NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation into law this week permitting the production of industrial hemp in accordance with the new federal regulations. Click here to email your Representative and urge them to support this important legislation.

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NORML

APRIL 4, 2019

Lou Leon Guerrero signed legislation today legalizing the personal possession of marijuana by adults, and establishing regulations governing the plant’s commercial production and retail sale. ” Public consumption of cannabis will remain a violation of law. Democratic Gov. ” The Cannabis Industry Act ( Bill No.

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NORML

APRIL 7, 2020

Incidences of the vaping-related lung illness EVALI (e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury) are primarily concentrated to jurisdictions where adult-use cannabis consumption is prohibited, according to data published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open.

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NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (R) signed legislation into law that would strengthen and clarify medical cannabis patient protections. Alaska became the first state to permit on-site adult use cannabis consumption, as Lt. CA resident?

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NORML

JANUARY 4, 2019

Happy New Year and welcome to the first Weekly Legislative Roundup of 2019! At the state level, Alaska regulators have voted in favor of plans to permit on-site marijuana consumption at designated retailers. Jake Wheatley (D), plan to file marijuana legalization bills in their respective chambers this legislative session.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! City council members in Berkeley, California voted to approve a proposal to allow marijuana consumption spaces. Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

State legislators in 2021 enacted over 50 laws liberalizing marijuana policies in more than 25 states, according to a report issued today by the National Organization of the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). This marks a change from past years, when similar laws were primarily enacted via citizens’ initiatives, not by legislative action.

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NORML

MAY 30, 2019

” Under the measure, licensed dispensaries and retailers could apply for on-site consumption permits. It reduces penalties for the possession of over six ounces of marijuana and/or three ounces of marijuana concentrate from a level 4 felony to level 1 misdemeanor.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 7, 2022

Nevada regulators approved rules for consumption lounges. Public cannabis consumption lounges are coming to Nevada, a year after lawmakers passed a bill allowing them. Issues of social equity, warnings on higher concentrate products and limits on impaired driving all feature in the new regulations issued this week.

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The Cannigma

APRIL 5, 2021

The new law makes it legal for people over the age of 21 to publicly possess, display, purchase, or transport up to 3 ounces of cannabis and 24 grams of cannabis concentrate. Public consumption is allowed — with some restrictions. Consumption in hotels and rental properties will be legal as long as the owner or landlord permits it.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Last month, two pieces of legislation were introduced to the legislature that could substantially alter Washington State’s advertising laws: HB 2350 and HB 2321. The legislation also seeks to “provide more flexibility for the use of signs and advertisements by marijuana licensees at their licensed premises.”.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

JUNE 12, 2023

This landmark legislation, which was developed in response to the approval of Question 4 on the 2022 ballot, brings about significant changes to the cannabis industry in the state. What does the new legislation mean for Maryland? The new adult-use legislation does not directly affect the medical cannabis program in Maryland.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

JUNE 12, 2023

This landmark legislation, which was developed in response to the approval of Question 4 on the 2022 ballot, brings about significant changes to the cannabis industry in the state. What does the new legislation mean for Maryland? The new adult-use legislation does not directly affect the medical cannabis program in Maryland.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 21, 2019

This federal and state interplay has resulted in many legislative and regulatory changes at the state level. In light of these legislative changes, we are presenting a 50-state series analyzing how each jurisdiction treats hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp-CBD”). Industrial hemp” or “hemp” means “the plant Cannabis sativa L.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 19, 2020

This federal and state interplay has resulted in many legislative and regulatory changes at the state level. In light of these legislative changes, we are presenting a 50-state series analyzing how each jurisdiction treats hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”). Total THC concentration and meet other specific testing requirements.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

how alcohol consumption isn’t legislated in the same way. Robert Singer (R-Ocean), would amend the state’s recreational marijuana law to ban cannabis consumption for any employee who operates heavy machinery or uses weapons, or whose use of cannabis would “put the public at risk.” It’s funny (not ha! introduced.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

This federal and state interplay has resulted in many legislative and regulatory changes at the state level. In light of these legislative changes, we are presenting a 50-state series analyzing how each jurisdiction treats hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp-CBD”). percent on a dry weight basis.” percent THC on a dry weight basis.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 26, 2022

Known for its harsh anti-drug policies, Thailand became the first country in South East Asia to legalise medical cannabis in 2018, with the legislation passing in February 2019. However, cannabis extracts with a concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol (commonly referred to as ‘THC’ and the compound that gives a high) of more than 0.2%

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A legislative committee voted vigorously in opposition to medical cannabis legalization in North Carolina six years ago, but things have changed a lot since then. The latest news emerges one week after the legislation was considered during a hearing. However, the measure was rereferred in early August.

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Veriheal

APRIL 26, 2023

Glenn Youngkin has publicly declared legislative changes that could result in a major reduction in high-inducing hemp-derived products that have been largely unregulated in Virginia. The total THC concentration was also increased to 0.3%. Numerous experts and health groups supported bills that were approved by lawmakers.

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The Cannigma

MAY 20, 2021

The legislation follows a ruling by the country’s supreme court in 2018 which overturned a ban on recreational cannabis as unconstitutional. The ruling also mandated that Mexico’s Congress pass legislation in kind. A ruling by the country’s supreme court in 2018 overturned a ban on recreational cannabis as unconstitutional.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

However, following much deliberation, board members decided that the current 30% statutory cap on THC concentration in cannabis flower is appropriate. Vermont has already introduced a potency cap for its looming recreational cannabis legalization market, with flower capped at 30% and THC and concentrates capped at 60%.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2019

Here’s their latest on CA Legislative Updates. The bill would specify that a food, beverage, cosmetic, or other product that contains industrial hemp-derived tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in concentrations above 0.3% by product weight is subject to the provisions of MAUCRSA. Bill Status: 05/29/19 Referred to Coms. on HEALTH and B.,

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 14, 2021

According to the legal language contained in Arkansans for Marijuana Reform’s proposed constitutional amendment, the measure seeks to legalize the consumption of 2 ounces of cannabis concentrates and 4 ounces of cannabis flower as well as the cultivation of six mature plants and six seedlings for personal use.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 22, 2021

Governor Ned Lamont (D) signed legislation today, Senate Bill 1201 , legalizing the adult use of marijuana and regulating its commercial production and sale. ounces of cannabis flowers or an equivalent amount of cannabis concentrates in public, and up to five ounces of marijuana in their private residence.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 28, 2019

This federal and state interplay has resulted in many legislative and regulatory changes at the state level. In light of these legislative changes, we are presenting a 50-state series analyzing how each jurisdiction treats hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp-CBD”). Section 1 of S.S.B.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 24, 2021

Centuries ago, the original cannabis concentrates were made using hand-pressed hashes, with communities on the Indian subcontinent using their hands to make charas. To use modern lingo, these were solventless concentrates, not all that different from products that consumers are finding on dispensary shelves today. And cannabis.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 23, 2019

This federal and state interplay has resulted in many legislative and regulatory changes at the state level. In light of these legislative changes, we are presenting a 50-state series analyzing how each jurisdiction treats hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp-CBD”). containing not more than 0.3 percent delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol.”

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 13, 2019

But we have not extended similar liberties to the consumption aspect of cannabis legalization. With this legislation, we are upholding the will of voters while providing a safe and responsible place for people to consume outside of parks and off of the street.”.

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Puff Puff Post

JUNE 5, 2019

This brought the legislative act known as the Medical Marijuana Access and Resources (MMAR) into legislature on July 30 th , 2001 permitted patients access to cannabis for medicinal purposes, from Licensed Producers approved by Health Canada. Legalization of recreational use. Inhalation.

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Veriheal

JULY 6, 2021

They had a special area for cannabis concentrates, but you could pretty much smoke anywhere. They served beer in there, and it looked a lot like a bar. The only difference was instead of sneaking out back to smoke a joint or bowl; people could fire up inside. There were pool tables, a jukebox, and pretty people serving cold drinks and snacks.

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NORML

JANUARY 2, 2019

NORML Chapters are Organized and Energized for State Legislative Sessions in 2019. That’s why dozens of NORML chapters are organizing citizen lobby days to advocate for the end of marijuana prohibition and other reforms ranging from depenalization and expungement, to workplace drug testing and social consumption.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

Taxes play a crucial role in the success of marijuana reform, as competitive prices in a licensed market are key to convert illicit consumption to the legal market. Thus far, 19 states’ voters or legislatures have passed legislation to offer licenses to sell recreational marijuana as well as impose excise taxes. Potency (ad valorem).

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2021

In January of 2022, the OLCC, ODA, and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) will set new potency and concentration limits for THC and other cannabis intoxicants in hemp products intended for sale to adults. This will enable ODA or law enforcement to stop the illegal production of marijuana disguised as hemp production.”.

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CannaMD

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Consumption of edibles should proceed slowly and in small quantities at a time with sufficient time between doses. The authors note a range of short-term effects of cannabis consumption, most of which are well known and documented. ACUTE EFFECTS OF MARIJUANA. CARDIAC AND VASCULAR EFFECTS. IMPURITIES.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

JUNE 7, 2023

On May 30, 2023, Governor Tim Walz signed legislation to legalize recreational use of marijuana for persons 21 years of age and older. The bill legalizes the production and sale of marijuana flower concentrates, topical and edible products, immature cannabis plants and seeds, and hemp-derived THC products.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

For those engaged in the legal cannabis industry in Oregon, the 2019 Oregon Legislative Session is of the utmost importance and relevance. . For current cannabis business owners, this piece of legislation could open the door to huge opportunities for expansion into a myriad of new ventures. . They write. SB 639 AND HB 2233.

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