NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! At the state level, activists in Idaho have begun efforts to qualify a medical cannabis and hemp ballot initiative for the 2020 ballot. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation. CA resident? HI resident?

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NORML

JANUARY 4, 2019

Happy New Year and welcome to the first Weekly Legislative Roundup of 2019! Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Don Young (R-AK) re-introduced the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act, which protects those engaged in state-lawful medical marijuana programs from federal prosecution. PA resident?

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 6, 2021

Two bipartisan cannabis research bills start their legislative journey. Attorney General Garland reiterates his disinterest in prosecuting marijuana users abiding by state law. The second would expand the state’s medical marijuana program, and the third would reduce penalties for possession of some concentrates.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

introduced legislation on May 21 to ensure hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) is regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) like other ingredients used in dietary supplements, foods, and beverages. with a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration of not more than 0.3 % on a dry weight basis. US Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.),

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 11, 2022

An Oregon legislative task force established pursuant to HB 3000 (2021) and SB 1564 (2022) is developing policy proposals for 2023 relating to intoxicating cannabinoid products, illegal cannabis production, and water rights issues. THC concentration threshold, but still contain enough THC per milligram to make the product intoxicating.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 19, 2019

Almost 18 months later, and despite the state having finalized its commercial cannabis regulations, roughly 75% of all jurisdictions in California continue to forbid cannabis stores (medicinal as well as adult-use) from setting up shop; the percent of jurisdictions that ban adult-use stores is even higher.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JANUARY 3, 2020

Last year, Illinois became the 11 th state in the United States to legalize the purchase and possession of adult-use recreational marijuana and the first state to legalize through legislative measure.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 24, 2019

The California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”), in its now infamous Hemp CBD FAQs , took the position that Hemp CBD could NOT be added to foods—and this position was notably based on federal law (which now has been changed via the 2018 Farm Bill) and the FDA’s position. The revised text of AB-228 goes much further.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Ongoing Litigation Shadows New York’s Adult-Use Licensing Process While this vote will impact multistate cannabis operations, several lawsuits are still at play that will affect the final legislation. Cannabis farmers and small business owners in New York spoke back to the OCM about how this legislation will impact their operations.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

how alcohol consumption isn’t legislated in the same way. Current law no longer allows employers to use positive marijuana drug test results as grounds to fire someone, since drug tests cannot detect when cannabis was used. It’s funny (not ha! That’s 4 bills in total already! The New Jersey Monitor reports.

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WeedAdvisor

OCTOBER 5, 2019

The lounge will offer small samples of 20 of the store’s 1,000 cannabis products, including flower, concentrates, vape cartridges, and even THC-infused beer. “. Senate Bill 375, passed during the 2017 legislative session, allows tribes to negotiate directly with the Nevada governor’s office on the use and sale of cannabis on tribal lands.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

The state has close to 400 dispensaries total. There also are a number of proposed bills in the most recent legislative session that would affect the medical cannabis program in some way if they survive the legislative process and become law. There is no excise tax on medical cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 1, 2019

Before I discuss how Director Hunt and CBP are dead wrong on this issue, it is important to acknowledge that CBD oil derived from marijuana is illegal under both federal and Texas state law. It states: “ The term marihuana does not include— (i)hemp, as defined in section 297A of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946[.]”.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 20, 2022

9-THC (the substance codified as “marihuana” by the federal Controlled Substances Act), have raised questions regarding these products’ legality under federal and state law. Notably, Georgia (like other states) has incorporated the 2018 Farm Bill’s definition of hemp into its state law. Delta-9 THC.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The hemp-derived cannabinoid market continues to grow and evolve despite lingering questions over federal legality and numerous state laws that try to keep pace. and any part of that plant, including … extracts …, whether growing or not, with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3%

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Legislative Session and the Licensing Process. 2019 Legislative Session – Agency Proposed Legislation. Legislative Session and the Licensing Process. The 2019 legislative session began January 14 and runs through April 28, 2019. The WSLCB cannot make changes to its process based on proposed legislation.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2022

In The Weeds welcomes the new year, as well as a number of new cannabis laws and policies taking effect around the country in 2022. Below is a list of state law updates to look forward to this year. percent concentration] are illegal. Montana: As of Jan. 1, Montana permits retail marijuana sales for adults 21 and older.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 11, 2019

The trial, called the Industrial Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Program, was launched after a 2014 federal law allowed states to cultivate hemp for limited industrial purposes. percent concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound in cannabis that produces a high. Meanwhile, Gov.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

A new law passed in July 2022 eliminates the state’s weight-based cannabis cultivation tax to be paid by market growers and created new tax credits for certain cannabis businesses. In addition, the state has seen the expansion of licenses for marijuana retail stores and craft growers.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 8, 2019

Through the Narcotic Drugs Amendment Act 2016 (Cth) and its amendments to the Narcotic Drugs Act 1967 (Cth) ( NDA ), the Australian Government commenced the legalisation of medicinal cannabis products in Australia under federal law in 2016. State laws. Final thoughts.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

In Texas, the allowable THC concentration is capped at a very low level, differentiating it from traditional medicinal cannabis programs in other states. Any potential expansion of patient rights would likely depend on future legislative changes and developments in the state’s approach to medical marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Even though 47 states have legalized cannabis for some forms of medical use , New York significantly falls behind its neighbors in terms of marijuana legislation. This guide will uncover key facts about recreational and medical marijuana use and the history of its laws in the state of New York. .

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 3, 2024

Dispensaries in Ohio for Medical Marijuana Ohio’s medical marijuana dispensaries provide patients with access to a variety of cannabis products, including flower, concentrates, edibles, tinctures, and topicals. Receive approval from the State Medical Board and obtain a medical marijuana card.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 9, 2024

Understanding State Laws: While medical marijuana is legal in many states, the specific regulations governing its use can vary widely. Exploring Different Consumption Methods: Medical marijuana comes in various forms, including flowers, concentrates, edibles, tinctures, and topicals.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 2, 2023

With an extensive network of medical marijuana dispensaries, along with well-defined regulations and procedures, the Golden State continues to lead the way in providing relief to those in need. California Medical Marijuana Laws California’s medical marijuana laws have evolved significantly over the years.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 14, 2019

3 The 2014 Guidance sought to clarify how financial institutions can provide financial services to marijuana-related businesses, consistent with their BSA obligations, in light of state legislative efforts to legalize certain marijuana-related activities and the resulting conflict between U.S. percent on a dry weight basis.”

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 27, 2021

D-8 is legal federally, and most state laws don’t specifically address it. There’s big enthusiasm [for Delta-8] in the Southeastern states, the Carolinas, the Dakotas, Texas, anywhere…where people can’t get high legally.”. States already closing loopholes. But how long will that last?

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Investor interest in the cannabis sector has continued to increase as the industry has expanded on the back of strong fundamentals and the growing prospect of legislative reform. The possession and use of marijuana, even for medical purposes, is illegal under federal and certain states’ laws. About ETFMG ®.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

v] Subject to certain exceptions, this section states that it is legal for an adult over age 21 to possess up to 28.5 grams of non-concentrated cannabis. [vi]. This section states that section 11362.1 Part II will address California’s long-term goals and the impact Raybon may have on those legislative goals.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Jake is the founder of Venom Extracts, one of the industry’s premier award-winning cannabis concentrate brands. He is known for an ability to build long term relationships, collaborate with stakeholders, and engage organizational grassroots to ensure legislative policy goals are met.

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 11, 2019

The sale and distribution of cannabis indica in its dry and extracted, concentrated form reached legalization. Under ruling legislation, all adults over the age of 21 could carry up to one ounce of dried cannabis. A retailer can sell a single person without a medical marijuana license up to one ounce of non-concentrated cannabis, 0.28

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

JULY 29, 2019

but hemp is defined as the plant, or any part of the plant containing a THC concentration of no more than 0.3 Some state laws restrict CBD product sales – North Carolina, Maine and New York restrict CBD products, just to name a few, and could severely impact overall CBD product sales.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Despite the growing public acceptance of marijuana and the fact that a majority of states have legalized marijuana for medicinal purposes (37 states and the District of Columbia have enacted medical marijuana legislation), federal law still treats marijuana cultivation and sale as a criminal offense. See 21 U.S.C. §

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The Joint Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2020

A referendum to make Maine the 10th state with legal marijuana was approved in November 2016, but the effort to set up a method for legally purchasing cannabis dragged on through two legislative rewrites, two vetoes by the former governor and a change in administrations, said Erik Gundersen, director of the Maine Office of Marijuana Policy.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 14, 2024

Understanding West Virginia’s Medical Cannabis Act The Medical Cannabis Act in West Virginia establishes the framework for the state’s medical marijuana program, providing comprehensive regulations for cultivation, distribution, and patient access to medical cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 5, 2020

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) will not grant such protection for marks that cover goods and/or services that are a violation of federal law, regardless of whether the activities associated with the goods or services is legal under state law. See 37 C.F.R.

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