Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

[vi] The 2023 Texas Legislature is advancing legislation that would amend the definition of “low-THC” cannabis to a level more consistent with other states and further expand the scope of conditions that medicinal cannabis treatment may be prescribed. Health & Safety Code § 487.001 et seq. [iv] Specifically, H.B. viii] Id.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

As sovereign nations, tribes can generally make their own rules for their business ventures and members on tribal lands, with state law potentially applicable only in sharply limited circumstances. Generally speaking, tribes regulate and operate their businesses free from state regulation.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

As we previously explained , alcoholic beverages are regulated by federal and state laws. Cannabis is heavily regulated at the state level but unlike alcohol, it is—for the most part—strictly prohibited under federal law. And to be honest, we don’t know of any that have been approved.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2020

Ketamine infusion therapy fits squarely into legitimate off-label use for those mental health conditions not effectively treated by what’s on the pharmaceutical market today (and there are definitely more treatment possibilities out there as medical research continues).

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JUNE 14, 2019

Although this resolution is limited in scope, pending legislation on the horizon would definitively remedy this issue, specifically the Secure and Fair Enforcement (“SAFE”) Banking Act. As of June 5 th , 2019 the SAFE Banking Act has been placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 5, 2023

Starting August 1, 2023, Minnesota will provide protections to individuals who use cannabis for recreational purposes, after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a state law allowing adults 21 and older to use recreational cannabis. The new law amends the state’s Consumable Products Act to protect off-duty cannabis use.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

The Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act of 2016 (AUMA), an initiative measure approved as Proposition 64 at the November 8, 2016, statewide general election, authorizes a person who obtains a state license under AUMA to engage in commercial adult-use cannabis activity pursuant to that license and applicable local ordinances.

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

First, the Act amended the Illinois Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act to prohibit discrimination against employees for their use of “lawful products” outside of work (defined as lawful products under state law) to include cannabis and marijuana.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 22, 2019

This post will cover the main changes (in our opinion) regarding the California Department of Public Health Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch’s (“CDPH-MCSB”) permanent regs. New product definitions. Changes to operations that now require state approval. within 10 calendar days of the change.”

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 27, 2021

D-8 is legal federally, and most state laws don’t specifically address it. It’s definitely exploded,” she told Leafly. 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.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The State Bill empowers the “ governing body of a local public health authority” to enact an ordinance enforcing enhanced standards regulating tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems for purposes related to public health and safety. “A A local public health authority” includes the governing body of a county. See, ORS 431.03).

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 26, 2019

Any issue not addressed in the lease will be governed by state law. State law tends to be very protective of tenants in residential leases, but provides little protection to commercial tenants. Accordingly, state law governs the notice and cure process, which is bad for tenants, especially in the cannabis industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2019

The new law also excludes hemp from Connecticut’s definitions of cannabis-type substances and marijuana, but appears to still classify CBD as a controlled substance. The new law will require that hemp-derived CBD products be labeled with QR codes or website URLs. Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to sign the legislation soon.

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CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

To fully understand this definition, you also need to know two other legal definitions: Medical marijuana treatment center. To learn more about telehealth appointments and CannaMD ‘s COVID-19 safety measures, see: Coronavirus Policies. Qualified patient. ” Translation?

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 18, 2019

The Act expressly amended the Illinois Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act, which prohibits discrimination against employees for their use of “lawful products” outside of work (defined as lawful products under state law), to include cannabis and marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

I can address the procedures and future plans for the Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch. The California Business and Professions Code, in section 26001(c), defines a cannabis license “applicant” as “an owner applying for a state license pursuant to this division.” The response we received from CDPH was.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Second, Health and Safety Code section 11362.1 (“H&S 11362.1”) is the code section that came about after Prop 64 was passed. [v] v] Subject to certain exceptions, this section states that it is legal for an adult over age 21 to possess up to 28.5 The definition is key. Health & Safety Code § 11362.1 ix] People v.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 12, 2021

And in my belief, it should be cannabis, because of the safety profile, number one. As you said, if you can open up to more different states, then yes, you’re increasing your potential market size. So, I think that will definitely help.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2020

FDA’s announcement comes on the heels of an active 2019, during which both FDA and the FTC issued warning letters to marketers of CBD products 1 and the plaintiffs’ bar began to actively file class-action lawsuits against marketers of CBD products under state law. Nonetheless, these products are widely available.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 31, 2022

Both hemp and marijuana are types of cannabis plants, but the Farm Bill for the first time exempted “hemp” from the definition of “marijuana.” Because the definition of marijuana (and, by extension, hemp) is tied to Delta-9 THC, Delta-8 THC is not subject to the restrictions on marijuana in the Farm Bill. Whitt Steineker.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

We depend on a good relationship with law enforcement. She added, “Here, we are faced with the challenge of balancing public safety concerns like robberies, which the use of body cameras are intended to deter, with individual privacy.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Testing for Safety: Are Impurities a Problem? Of the 51 products tested, 11 had delta-9 levels definitively below the 0.3% Testing for Safety: Are Impurities a Problem? Table of Contents. Executive Summary. What We Discovered. Illegal Limits of Delta-9 THC. The Labeling Lies. Do Delta-8 THC Companies Verify Customers Ages?

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MMJ Recs

JULY 3, 2024

This variability can pose challenges for medical marijuana patients seeking consistent access to safe and effective CBD products, as well as for businesses aiming to comply with a patchwork of state laws. Medical marijuana patients need to prioritize safety, dosage accuracy, and adherence to state and legal regulations.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 15, 2021

on a dry weight basis), from the definition of marijuana in the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). AB45 imposes rigorous testing requirements, consistent with the current requirements for testing for cannabis under state law. The 2018 Farm Bill, however, explicitly preserved FDA’s authority over hemp products.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 13, 2019

The NACB Security Standards are designed to protect consumers and demonstrate to regulators and the public that NACB members operate at the highest levels of ethics and responsibility, especially when it comes to the safety and quality of their products. Definitions. The National Standards on Security are available here. b)(2); and.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 1, 2019

Uncertainty is of little help to those who might want to sell advertising services to cannabis businesses, but who definitely want to avoid federal prison. If “the life of the law is experience,” 24 then our experience of the federal government’s application of these laws may provide some hope. ” 23. FOOTNOTES.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2022

As we have mentioned, Ravin’s argument that he has a fundamental right to possess marijuana for personal use rests on both federal and state law, and centers on what may broadly be called the right to privacy. Much definitional work, therefore, remains to be done in the cases yet to be determined… [link].

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 3, 2024

But wait, you may be asking, “doesn’t federal law only allow for up to 0.3% THC, so wouldn’t these products by definition not be intoxicating?” There is a federal law cap of 0.3% Also for what it’s worth, under state law , “THC” is defined to include: (1) Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid. (2)

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TheAnswerPage

JANUARY 11, 2022

Well, if your answer is ‘no,’ you are definitely not alone. For example, most, if not all, states have legalized the use of medical marijuana to treat specific health conditions for which there is no or only poor quality clinical evidence of efficacy and safety. Meredith Fisher-Corn, MD , Editor-in-Chief at TheAnswerPage.com.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

In fact, there’s not even a gubernatorial budget trailer bill catch all this year, which normally would accomplish some major and much needed legal changes to and technical fixes to the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MAUCRSA”). There’s one issue though: federal law.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2021

64 (and again in the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MAUCRSA”)) in order to win votes for the measure– especially from conservative voters. At most, the CDTFA could have played around with the definition of “inflation” since the term isn’t fully defined in statute.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 19, 2020

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. Health & Safety Code § 443.001 et seq., Today we turn to Texas.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 11, 2021

Although all hemp-derived cannabinoids, including hemp-derived Delta-8 THC, seem to fall squarely within the definition of hemp enacted under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the “ 2018 Farm Bill”) , uncertainties remain regarding the federal legality of cannabinoids like Delta-8 THC that are derivatives of other hemp-derived cannabinoids.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2020

Ketamine infusion therapy fits squarely into legitimate off-label use for those mental health conditions not effectively treated by what’s on the pharmaceutical market today (and there are definitely more treatment possibilities out there as medical research continues).

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Ortiz y Pino told other Senate members that the bill is an attempt to “plug the hole” that was created in a bill he sponsored last year that was signed into law. But Candelaria said the state should not be so worried about the U.S. Justice Department as it has not indicated it would crack down on medical cannabis states.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 1, 2020

This is a definite “no way.” Employee health and safety should be top priorities for essential businesses that remain open during COVID-19. Every cannabis businesses need to follow very closely state law and policies around employee treatment during disasters and specifically as things change and evolve around COVID-19.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

And we’re seeing that difficulty with having put in that separate infrastructure now, right, with states not being able to enforce their marijuana laws, right, because hemp smells and looks the same way, right? So yes, we’re definitely running into some issues with that.

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