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Weekly Legislative Roundup 6/21/19

NORML

This week, history was made. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 34, which would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. For the first time ever, the U.S. CA resident? CA resident?

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Compliance over Enforcement: The New Normal For Washington Marijuana Businesses

Canna Law Blog

SB 5318 forces the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (“LCB”) to make some major institutional changes, requiring the LCB to work with licensees on compliance matters and limiting the LCB’s ability to issue violations. SB 5318 adds a new section to RCW 43.05, which governs “Technical Assistance Programs.”

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It is Time to Acknowledge Reality and End Federal Marijuana Prohibition

NORML

Currently, ten states and the District of Columbia have legalized the adult use of marijuana and thirty-three states and DC have medical marijuana programs. This tension between state and federal laws is and remains untenable. CLICK HERE TO CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVE TODAY IN SUPPORT OF THE ENDING FEDERAL PROHIBITION ACT!

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Taylor Hartin Leaves Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority to Join Cannabis Policy Firm VS Strategies (Consulting Arm Of Vincente Sederberg)

Cannabis Law Report

Hartin served as Director of Compliance and Enforcement for the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, where she oversaw compliance for the state’s medical cannabis program and played an integral role in the OMMA’s legislative and regulatory processes.

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Understanding Medical Marijuana Laws in the United States

MMJ Recs

It’s essential to be aware of the specific laws in your state to remain in compliance. Some states have broadly permissive MMJ laws, while others have more restrictive programs. Alaska: Alaska has a robust MMJ program, allowing for the use of medical marijuana for qualifying conditions. The state has licensed dispensaries.

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State of the State: Washington Regulators Turning a New Leaf (Part 1)

Canna Law Blog

Senate Bill 5318 went into effect last year and requires that the LCB move over from an enforcement-based approach to marijuana regulation to a compliance-based approach. Hoffman’s paper outlined the directives of SB 5138: Specified when the Board may issue a notice of correction under a technical assistance program.

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Program Specialist 2 (Cannabis), Office of Cannabis Management 250 Broadway, New York

Cannabis Law Report

Reporting to a Program Specialist 3 (Cannabis), the Program Specialist 2 (Cannabis) positions will be responsible for overseeing and participating in inspecting, auditing, and performing a full range of compliance duties for the region assigned (Albany/Buffalo/NYC). Duties Description.