Polish Free Hemp Initiative collects 100,000 signatures in 2021
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 26, 2021
The Free Hemp Citizens’ Initiative, seeking to introduce a law decriminalizing the possession and cultivation of cannabis, has faced a… Read More.
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Why Legal Marijuana Does Not End The Illegal Market
MJ Business Attorneys
JULY 24, 2019
The surge in cannabis policy reform across the country and world may have caused many to anticipate a heavy blow to illegal operators, and black-market activity did experience an initial decline. The overbearing tax policies have caused the legal market to stagnate and made the illicit one much more financially appealing.
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San Diego: Supervisors OK Cannabis Review Policy, Changes For Existing Facilities
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 10, 2021
The two-year PEIR process would cover all potential uses including retail, distribution, testing, manufacturing, indoor and outdoor cultivation, and microbusinesses. ” As the county moves closer to voting on a revamped marijuana policy, Board Chairman Nathan Fletcher described Wednesday’s action as a challenge.
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Official: Report of the Inquiry into the use of cannabis in Victoria
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 8, 2021
This inquiry was an examination into how Victorian cannabis policy can be improved. In addition, group cultivation would allow small groups of adults to grow cannabis collectively. In addition, group cultivation would allow small groups of adults to grow cannabis collectively. PUBLISHER Parliament of Victoria.
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A big player staying committed to craft: Introducing Trulieve’s Cultivar Collection
SpeedWeed
MAY 1, 2021
The new Cultivar Collection from Trulieve demonstrates how a multi-state player can stay craft at its core. Nowhere is this truer than in the cultivation of craft cannabis. Crafting the Cultivar Collection. The proof is in the pudding with Trulieve’s new Cultivar Collection. Grape Cake from the Cultivar Collection.
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Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) Reports Says States Have Collected $US10 Billion In Cannabis Taxes So Far
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 9, 2022
Since 2014 when sales began in Colorado and Washington, legalization policies have provided states a new revenue stream to bolster budgets and fund important services and programs. Eight of the laws were approved in 2020 or 2021, and in seven of those states, sales and tax collections have not yet begun. Here’s what they say.
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Cresco Workers Unionize In Massachusetts
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 1, 2021
C annabis cultivation workers at Cresco Labs in Massachusetts have successfully negotiated their first union contract. Among the Cresco Labs union’s newly won protections are scheduling policies, employee discounts and a $1.50 With this new agreement, Cresco cultivation workers will see up to an 18.7% Filter report.
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Paper: Racial Capitalism and the African American Experience Entering the Cannabis Industry By Dr. Ayoka Nurse
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
The current public policies in local and state cannabis ordinance and equity programs may enhance racial disparities if they follow the pattern of exclusion and criminalization that encompass past policies promoted as beneficial to African Americans but uphold racial capitalistic practices. Authored By: By Dr. Ayoka Nurse.
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The Tax Foundation: States Projected to Post Higher Marijuana Revenues in 2021
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 4, 2021
While it is still a relatively new market (Colorado was the first state to legalize cannabis in 2012), excise tax revenue figures to date can help lawmakers get a sense of the revenue potential at different rates and contribute to the development of sound marijuana tax policy. In total, states with licensed markets collected $1.7
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Marijuana Legalization on the Ballot in Arizona
MassRoots
AUGUST 19, 2020
Arizonans would also be allowed to cultivate up to six cannabis plants in their homes. The revenue from the taxes collected would be split between the state agencies responsible for overseeing the implementation of the law, fire departments, highways, community colleges, and a restorative justice fund. If approved, Prop.
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Italy – Supreme Court of Cassation informs cannabis advocates that it has validated the 630K signautres collected in referendum push
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 12, 2022
Italian officials certified on Wednesday that activists collected enough signatures to place a marijuana legalization referendum on the country’s ballot this spring—though there’s still one more procedural step before the measure will officially be on its way to voters. Marijuana Moment reports . Read more at.
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Chacruna… Psilocybin Mushroom Policy Review Panel: 2021 Comprehensive Report
Cannabis Law Report
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
In May 2019, Denver became the first city in the United States to decriminalize personal possession, cultivation and storage of psilocybin mushrooms. The initiative also created the Denver Psilocybin Policy Review Panel (“Panel”), which was required to report back to the City on the public safety and other impacts of decriminalization.
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Dead, Alive, Comatose. Are medical cannabis collectives dead or alive?
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
DEAD – ALIVE – COMATOSE – Are medical cannabis collectives dead or alive? What about adult-use cannabis collectives and cooperatives? Medical collectives and cooperatives were spawned by the passage of Proposition 215 in 1996. CPAs – Jordan S. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT.
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On Decriminalizing Magic Mushrooms: The Psychedelic Constituency and Its Challenges
Freedom Leaf
MAY 14, 2019
I joined the drug policy reform movement in 1993 specifically with the goal of legalizing psychedelics, so I was glad to hear from Matthews. From May to September, we worked on an initiative in collaboration with Colorado attorneys and policy experts that could pass the Board of Elections’ requirements. Fast forward to May 7.
How Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation Weathered the State’s Winter Storm
SpeedWeed
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
And now that he’s spent years here, navigating the cultivation side of the industry and monitoring broader trends in the U.S., In 2008, I was invited by a colleague to sit on the Board of the San Diego Medical Marijuana Collective, and subsequently ended up purchasing the company.
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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/8/19
NORML
MARCH 8, 2019
Activists in Nebraska, along with two pro-legalization Senators, qualified a 2020 medical cannabis ballot initiative petition to begin collecting signatures from registered voters in the state. The measure allows registered patients to use, possess, and cultivate specified quantities of medical marijuana. MN resident? MN resident?
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California Cannabis Industry Has Provided $2.8 Billion in Tax Revenue Since 2018
SpeedWeed
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
million in cultivation tax and $1 billion in state sales tax during the course of the past 3 1/2 years. They could also drastically simplify the tax collection process and make it harder to cheat, which will raise tax revenue, by moving the tax collection all to the point of sale. billion, which includes $1.4 Bringing in $40.4
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Sugarbud Expands Product Portfolio In Ontario
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 24, 2021
“We are delighted to be expanding our Craft Cannabis Collection in the Province of Ontario – Canada’s largest and fastest growing recreational cannabis market,” stated Sugarbud’s CEO, John Kondrosky. The post Sugarbud Expands Product Portfolio In Ontario appeared first on CannabisFN.
CROO launches cannabis disparity and availability study
Illinois News Joint
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
The Disparity and Availability Study’s purpose is to collect and analyze data and will report on whether discrimination exists in the Illinois cannabis industry. Without a compelling interest based on a strong factual basis, courts have found that race- or gender-based policies violate the U.S. Constitution.
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Denver Nuggets Fever Spreads to the Cannabis Industry as Co-founder of Cherry Introduces Exciting New Strains
Veriheal
JUNE 12, 2023
Jason MacLean isn’t new to cannabis cultivation and genetic breading. He has been immersed within the cannabis community in Denver for over 15 years, working as a horticulturist and cultivator. And he also led the efforts that granted Cherry the Best Wholesale Cultivation award in the 2021 Best of Denver awards.
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And the Winner of the 2020 Election Is…Weed!
The Blunt Truth
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
1 – a constitutional amendment to legalize the use and possession of marijuana for persons age 21 and older and legalize the cultivation, processing, and sale of retail marijuana. In New Jersey , by a nearly 2-1 margin, voters passed Public Question No. See Section 36-2851(1).
These 4 Newly Legal States Are Projected Earn an Annual $5 Billion
Veriheal
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Collectively, the four aforementioned newly legal states are projected to earn $4.5 Medical cannabis cultivators who currently operate in the State of Connecticut could apply for a recreational license as early as this summer. Municipalities that permit recreational cannabis sales would also collect a 3% sales tax.
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The Untold Story of Black Hemp Farmers in America
PrestoDoctor
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
These pioneers played a pivotal role in the cultivation and success of the hemp industry. For centuries, Black farmers across America have toiled the land, harnessing their expertise and knowledge to cultivate hemp crops. Enslaved Africans and later free Black farmers were responsible for cultivating vast hemp plantations.
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Cannabis Use in the NFL – Will Policies Change?
Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog
AUGUST 6, 2019
The National Football League (NFL) preseason is upon us, and though the players may have changed, the league’s strict cannabis policies have not. According to a report from NBC Sports , “the NFL is prepared to make major concessions regarding the substance-abuse policy, especially as it relates to marijuana.”
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Cannabis Sustainability: GACP and GMP
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 22, 2019
On April 22, 2019, United Nations-based cannabis correspondent and global drug policy analyst Sara Brittany Somerset took advantage of our collective national climate focus to address the “ cannabis carbon footprint ” issue with her pertinent Earth Day Begs The Question: Is Cannabis Farming Sustainable?
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International Cannabis Brand Cookies Debuts New SKUs in Washington State Through Partnership with Edgemont Group
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 9, 2021
Cookies , founded in 2008 by Berner (the prolific Bay Area rapper and entrepreneur) and his partner Jai (a Bay Area breeder and cultivator) is more than a premier cannabis company, it is an authentic brand with passionate fans all over the world. is open daily from 8 a.m. to midnight. About Cookies. About Edgemont Group. Madison Ware.
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Marijuana Legalization Rundown: New Legislation Across Several States
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 18, 2021
Employers are not prohibited from establishing or enforcing drug testing policies, including drug-free workplace policies, or requiring a worker to disclose that they are a medical marijuana card holder. New Mexico. Since June 29, 2021, adult recreational use of marijuana has been legal in New Mexico. Philadelphia, PA.
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2019: A High-storic Year for Nevada NORML Chapters
NORML
JANUARY 7, 2020
To collect signatures for our trip to Washington DC for NORML’s national conference and lobby day, we hosted pop-up stops at the many dispensaries across Las Vegas and a few in Reno. Visited Sandy Valley, NV in support of a cultivation facility. Hosted pop-ups across Las Vegas and Reno. Established a NORML chapter in Reno.
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The Status of Cannabis Legalization in the South
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 19, 2022
These states haven’t made major headlines for their progressive cannabis policies, but together they constitute a major market that has, nevertheless, dipped its toe in the water. The law provides for up to 12 cultivator licenses, up to four processor licenses, up to four dispensary licenses, and up to five integrated facility licenses.
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Illinois publishes Disparity and Availability Study
Illinois News Joint
JULY 11, 2024
Common and recurring themes in the report that stand out are the Racial and/or ethnic Minority- and Woman-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) that continue to voice concerns and challenges for accessing capital and financial support, as well complex cannabis regulations and policies burdens.
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Delaware Lawmaker Will Reintroduce Cannabis Legalization Bill in January
SpeedWeed
AUGUST 30, 2021
Winters said Kind Idaho has a “skeleton crew” of volunteers in different parts of the state, and has collected roughly 5,000 of the 65,000 total signatures needed to get the group’s medical cannabis legalization measure, the Idaho Medical Marijuana Act for 2022 (IMMA) , before voters next year.
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Cannara Biotech Inc. Reports Strong First Quarterly Profit Driven by Retail Debut
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 28, 2021
MONTREAL , July 28, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ – Cannara Biotech Inc. ( “Cannara” or the “Company” ) (TSXV: LOVE ) (OTCQB: LOVFF) (FRA: 8CB), a vertically integrated producer of premium-grade cannabis and derivative products with two Quebec -based mega cultivation facilities spanning over 1.65 million sq.
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Flora Growth Engages Brigitte Baptiste As Strategic Advisor And Enters Into Cooperative Agreement With EAN University
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 8, 2021
NASDAQ: FLGC) (“Flora” or the “Company”), a leading all-outdoor cultivator and manufacturer of global cannabis products and brands, has engaged Brigitte Baptiste as a strategic advisor to the Company. TORONTO–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Flora Growth Corp. About Flora Growth Corp.
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Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 11, 2019
While we could devote a book length article to a present day critique of that report we are going to limit our thoughts to a review of the Tax Policy component of the report which appears on pages 48 through 56. Yet it still remains that a logical and effective taxation system can help establish effective broader public policy.
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Hemp-CBD Across State Lines: Nebraska
Canna Law Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2019
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Today, we cover Nebraska. 2-501 et seq.), 2-501 et seq.), ” NE St. §
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California: aBIZinaBOX Inc Publish Open Letter Addressing , “Second discussion paper on proposed amendments to Regulation 3700, Cannabis Excise and Cultivation Taxes”
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Here, first, is the discussion paper published by the Tax Policy Bureau – Business Tax and Fee DivisionCalifornia Dept. Tax Policy Bureau – Business Tax and Fee Division. The next issue which we need to point out is a potential trap for small cultivators. Cultivators are initially responsible for the payment of CCT.
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Dispensaries Plan To Open Soon Despite Medical Marijuana Mess In Missouri
MedicalJane
MAY 21, 2020
“…the adoption of certain policies, created a licensing process that is a complex, costly, opaque, inappropriate and unlawful obstacle course for the applicants, and more concerning, created unreasonable and unlawful geographic and economic barriers to Patients access to the medicine promised by a vote of the people.”
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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/1/20
NORML
FEBRUARY 1, 2020
This week, advocates in Missouri began collecting signatures to qualify a marijuana legalization initiative for the November 2020 ballot. 2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies.
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Third Senate Committee Approves North Carolina Medical Cannabis Bill
SpeedWeed
AUGUST 30, 2021
Winters said Kind Idaho has a “skeleton crew” of volunteers in different parts of the state, and has collected roughly 5,000 of the 65,000 total signatures needed to get the group’s medical cannabis legalization measure, the Idaho Medical Marijuana Act for 2022 (IMMA) , before voters next year.
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Alert: Governor Gavin Newsom signs legislation implementing the 2022-23 state budget, including trailer bill focusing on measures to bring tax relief to the cannabis industry
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 1, 2022
The cannabis tax reform trailer bill will: Indefinitely suspend the cannabis cultivation tax effective July 1, 2022. Move cannabis excise-tax collection and remittance to retail in 2023, establishing one point of collection and remittance and greatly simplifying tax requirements for the entire cannabis supply chain.
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California Governor Proposes a Cannabis Tax Reduction in an Effort to Shore Up the Legal Market
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 16, 2022
Gavin Newsom introduced proposed revisions to his 2022-2023 budget proposal, which would eliminate the cannabis cultivation tax rate beginning July 1, 2022. The 15% excise tax on cannabis sales would remain, and the collection and remittance of that tax would be limited to retail sales beginning January 1, 2023.
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Gov Newsom Says He Is “Open To Rethinking” Cannabis Taxes
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 13, 2022
The governor included in a budget proposal he released this week that he “supports cannabis tax reform and plans to work with the Legislature to make modifications to California’s cannabis tax policy to help stabilize the market.” It is my goal to look at tax policy to stabilize the market.”
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Illinois Legislation Demands Sustainability From Indoor Cannabis Growers
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
“It definitely puts Illinois at or near the top in terms of state policies for energy and environmental performance for cultivation facilities,” he said. They also have to collect and filter wastewater so that it could be used to water their plants in the future.
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BC Craft Supply Co Announces Provision Patent for Custom Cannabis Micro-Dosing Tablet Dispenser
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 26, 2021
Its operations include: CRFT a curator and aggregator of craft cannabis, providing advocacy and access for premium small-batch growers to Canada’s cannabis market; Medcann Health Products – a cultivation and processing facility in Chemainus, BC; Feelwell Brands , a successful cannabinoid brand house licensed in the state of California; and.
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