Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 2, 2022

will soon have to adhere to a new tax compliance program. The county’s Board of Supervisors approved changes to the program Sept. Cannabis Business Times Cannabis businesses operating in unincorporated areas of San Luis Obispo County, Calif., The changes […].

Compliance 69

Compliance Compliance Programs Business 69

NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

Governor Kate Brown (D) signed legislation into law to to automatically conduct a review of past misdemeanor cannabis convictions, and to “set aside” offenses that are no longer a crime under state law. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. The bill now heads to the Governor.

Legislation 205

Legislation Hemp Decriminalization Agriculture 205

NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

Denver, Colorado’s marijuana social use law is here to stay, as the city council voted this week to remove the “sunset” provision which made it a temporary four year program. Legislation is pending, House Bill 213, to establish an industrial hemp program to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations.

Legislation 193

Legislation Compliance Compliance Hemp 193

NORML

JUNE 14, 2019

Another hearing is scheduled for Thursday, where the Veterans Affairs Committee will discuss various bills that are pending regarding medical cannabis programs and veterans access. Governor John Bel Edwards (D) of Louisiana signed legislation into law giving patients the option to inhale medical cannabis through vaporization.

Legislation 182

Legislation Banking Access Hemp 182

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

JANUARY 21, 2022

As the Michigan cannabis industry continues to grow and mature, medical and adult-use licensees would be well served to take proactive steps to ensure compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) regulations. Co-Authored with Jerry Hincka.

Compliance 95

Compliance Compliance Safety Programs 95

NORML

APRIL 20, 2019

At the state level, Governor Brian Kemp (R) signed legislation into law to facilitate regulations governing the licensed production and distribution of oils and other products containing limited amounts of plant-derived THC. Governor Laura Kelly (D) of Kansas signed industrial hemp production legislation into law. CA resident?

Legislation 185

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Compliance 185

Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

On October 12, 2019, Governor Newsom announced that he had signed SB-153 , a bill aimed at making significant changes to California’s hemp cultivation law. As I’ve written before , the bill is a major change for California hemp laws for the following reasons: The bill adds a new definition of “industrial hemp”.

Hemp 92

Hemp Law Agriculture Compliance 92

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 12, 2019

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.”

Compliance 78

Compliance Compliance Business Marijuana 78

NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

This Act amends the Controlled Substances Act to reduce the number of instances in which federal law enforcement agencies could carry out legal actions against state-licensed cannabis businesses or other related enterprises. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) of New Mexico signed cannabis decriminalization legislation into law.

Legislation 203

Legislation Banking Hemp Compliance 203

NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

At the state level, Governor Jay Inslee of Washington launched a new program and began granting pardons to those with past criminal misdemeanor marijuana-related convictions on their record. Under existing law, only a handful of licensed dispensaries are permitted in the state. KY resident? New Hampshire. SC resident? Connecticut.

Legislation 219

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 219

NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Enacted in 1986, the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program made it a condition for employment that all civilian employees at executive branch agencies be prohibited from using federally illegal substances on or off duty. Puerto Rico, and Guam, and 46 states have some form of medical marijuana law ; however, it remains illegal under federal law.

Chronic Pain 204

Chronic Pain Legislation Treatment State Laws 204

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 28, 2021

Cannabis Wire report The country’s five-year old medical cannabis program is slowly taking shape, and more robust reforms may be… Read More.

Compliance 93

Compliance Compliance Programs Cannabis 93

NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Governor Jim Justice (R) of West Virginia signed legislation into law that allows financial institutions to provide banking services related to the state’s medical marijuana program. Late last week, the North Dakota State Senate overwhelmingly passed a measure to expand the state’s medical marijuana program.

Legislation 195

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 195

NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Additionally, Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced The Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act to explicitly bar federal agencies from discriminating against workers solely because of their status as a cannabis consumer, or due to testing positive for marijuana use on a workplace drug test.

Legislation 177

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 177

NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

And Denver, Colorado’s mayor and district attorney launched a new program seeking to help those convicted of certain marijuana offenses expunge their records. Legislation is pending, House Bill 131 / Senate Bill 1335, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations.

Legislation 190

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 190

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

Puerto Rico’s Governor has signed legislation into law protecting qualified medical cannabis patients from workplace discrimination. The legislation amends Puerto Rico’s medical marijuana access law so that registered patients are now classified as members of a protected class under the US territory’s employment protection laws.

Patients 105

Patients Law Research and Development Medicine 105

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

The Oregon Psilocybin Services – Training program, Licensing, and Compliance system is a now LIVE! Dear Partners, The Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS) – Training program, Licensing, and Compliance (TLC) system is now LIVE! For more information, please go to the Apply for Training Program Curriculum Approval webpage.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Programs State Laws 52

NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

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. This is not just good policy, but good politics.

Marijuana 201

Marijuana Legislation Policy Collective 201

The Cannigma

MAY 20, 2021

Mexican lawmakers in March, 2021 approved a law to legalize recreational cannabis, and some analysts believe the country could become the world’s largest cannabis market. A subsequent 2018 bill included proposals to reform the country’s General Health Law, including to allow recreational and medical cannabis use. Is weed legal?

Law 98

Law Legalization Decriminalization Recreational 98

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation into law this week permitting the production of industrial hemp in accordance with the new federal regulations. Legislation is pending, House Bill 2149, to amend the definition of “cannabis” under the 2010 voter-approved medical marijuana law. AZ resident? Connecticut.

Legislation 192

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 192

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

Akerna (Nasdaq: KERN ), an enterprise software, leading compliance technology provider, and developer of the cannabis industry’s first seed-to-sale enterprise resource planning (ERP) software technology (MJ Platform ® ), announced a new offering, Akerna Connect. In addition, consumers can opt-in for loyalty programs and text message alerts.

eCommerce 98

eCommerce Supply Chain Dispensary Programs 98

NORML

MAY 24, 2019

Governor Jared Polis (D) of Colorado signed legislation into law that allows physicians to recommend medical cannabis for any condition for which an opiate would otherwise be prescribed. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. CA resident? NV resident? NV resident? NH resident? NH resident?

Legislation 192

Legislation Hemp Access Patients 192

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

This position will serve as a lead regulatory compliance manager for applications, complaints, and enforcement for all Commission matters. The position requires expertise with state government complaints and compliance systems necessary for regulatory compliance oversight of a controlled substance.

Compliance 105

Compliance Compliance Seed-To-Sale Data 105

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The four employees were among a larger group of staff that were moved from the Department of Health’s Medical Cannabis Program to the RLD’s Cannabis Control Division as part of the new law that legalized adult-use cannabis.

Programs 124

Programs Compliance Compliance Cannabis 124

NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

Governor Mark Gordon (R) of Wyoming signed industrial hemp production legislation into law. 333, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. It prioritizes access to veterans — who will be first to be granted access under the law. FL resident?

Legislation 194

Legislation Patients Access Seed-To-Sale 194

NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

A medical cannabis access bill was signed into law in the U.S. The measure would prohibit employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. Legislation is pending, House Bill 1150, to expand the state’s nascent medical cannabis access law.

Legislation 190

Legislation Decriminalization Access Therapy 190

NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Governor Jay Inslee (D) of Washington signed legislation into law to allow individuals with prior low-level cannabis convictions to apply to the sentencing court to have their record vacated. Governor Kevin Stitt (R) of Oklahoma signed legislation into law to permit the retail sale of hemp and hemp-derived CBD products. CA resident?

Legislation 168

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 168

Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

develop compliance programs to (i) ensure that their marketing efforts align with federal guidelines and (ii) ensure that their compliance team is familiar with the FDA and the FTC’s regulations to successfully implement these guidelines.

Compliance 80

Compliance Compliance CBD Food 80

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Oregon Cannabis Association Join the OCA for a discussion on the OLCC’s new Verification of Compliance (VOC) program. The post Oregon Cannabis Association: Virtual Happy Hour: Enforcement Reform Conversation first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. Kim Lundin, OCA’s Executive Director, will sit … Read More.

Compliance 98

Compliance Compliance Programs Cannabis 98

NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed legislation into law to restore patients’ right to smoke medical cannabis. Governor Ralph Northam (D) of Virginia signed legislation into law that will allow medical cannabis oil to be administered to patients on school property. CA resident? CT resident? HI resident? HI resident?

Legislation 168

Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 168

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

Here’s the press release… National Law Journal’s 2020 Cannabis Trailblazer Katrina Skinner to Help Lead Company’s Legal Matters and Expansion into Banking, Financial and Payment-Related Services and Solutions for Cannabis Businesses and Related-Banking and Financial Sectors.

Banking 111

Banking Compliance Compliance Law 111

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 23, 2022

Rootwurks”), an e-learning, training, and compliance management platform solution designed by the former founder of an industry-leading food compliance and training company, has launched to help cannabis companies maintain regulatory compliance through interactive education and a user-friendly operational toolkit.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Food Education 52

NORML

APRIL 12, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. The measure would protect registered medical cannabis patients from employment discrimination by prohibiting employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law.

Legislation 183

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 183

NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

Governor Kate Brown (D) of Oregon signed legislation into law that prohibits landlords from arbitrarily refusing to provide housing access to an individual based solely on their status as a medical cannabis patient, or based solely on an individual’s prior cannabis conviction. CA resident? CA resident? Update : S. NC resident?

Legislation 138

Legislation Hemp Agriculture Compliance 138

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 7, 2022

Laws around cannabis are complex and ever-changing, making legal compliance a significant challenge for cannabis businesses. With a cross-disciplinary approach to key industry sectors, this certificate gives you the information and insights needed to participate in the world of cannabis regulation, compliance and public policy.

Policy 59

Policy Law Compliance Compliance 59

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 2, 2021

On July 29, 2021, Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi signed into law Act No. This now changes with the approval of Act 15, which provides that any employee who identifies themselves as a registered and authorized medical cannabis patient will be a member of a protected category for purposes of employment protection laws.

Patients 98

Patients Law Research and Development Medicine 98

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

UC Hastings Law graduates Tanisha Gooch ’14 and Jeremy Schwartz ’18 work as leaders in the City of San Francisco’s Office of Cannabis. Two UC Hastings Law graduates are on the frontlines of regulating a growing multibillion-dollar cannabis industry in a city with storied history and connection to cannabis culture.

Programs 52

Programs Law Events Advocacy 52