Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2019

OLCC Provides Oregon Legislature with Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Study. . Portland, OR — Today the Oregon Liquor Control Commission provided the Oregon Legislative Assembly with the 2019 Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Legislative Report required by ORS 475B.548.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 21, 2019

During August alone, Illinois has passed new legislation expanding and cementing its medical marijuana program, and shown necessary flexibility as it attempts to get its recreational market off the ground by January 1, 2020. Illinois legislators and regulators appear tuned in to the concerns of the marijuana industry.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

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. Arizona: Arizona has a well-established MMJ program that covers various qualifying conditions, with strict possession limits.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

NY Legislative Gazette. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section 1 would require the Department of Agriculture and Markets to share data and documentation related to the agricultural research pilot program with the Office of Cannabis Management (0CM). Michelle Hinchey’s bill S.8084-a. S8084A (ACTIVE) – SUMMARY.

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Veriheal

MARCH 3, 2022

However, the market is not yet live— Cannabis Control Board Chair Tremaine Wright described the 18-month timeline from last March’s adoption of adult-use cannabis legislation as “reasonable” yet “aggressive.” Both act as the main providers of regulatory oversight for New York’s recreational cannabis industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Medicinal or Recreational marijuana? A program that helps those Mississippians who truly need it for an illness. Unlike any other drug, this program allows virtually unlimited access to marijuana once you qualify. There is only what legislators call a “budtender” serving you pot. Tate Reeves. on Tuesday. This is unique.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

JUNE 12, 2023

With the recent passage of House Bill 556 and Senate Bill 516 in Maryland, the legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis is set to begin on July 1, 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.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

JUNE 12, 2023

With the recent passage of House Bill 556 and Senate Bill 516 in Maryland, the legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis is set to begin on July 1, 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.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

APRIL 3, 2023

The state’s recreational cannabis program brought in $300 million in adult-use cannabis sales in its first year, Gov. The post Recreational cannabis brings in more than $300 million in its first year first appeared on New Mexico Political Report. We’re looking forward to even more growth in year two.”

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Canna Care Docs

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Thanks to recent state legislation , adult residents can soon buy recreational marijuana from licensed dispensaries. In Rhode Island, many consumers are curious about the difference between medical and recreational cannabis, and wonder if they should bother applying for a medical card.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 6, 2021

There is one cannabis question that is regularly searched across a variety of Internet platforms: How many states have legalized adult recreational use of cannabis as of today? state to legalize adult recreational use when, on June 22, 2021, Connecticut governor Ned Lamont signed into law a bill passed by the Connecticut legislature.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 14, 2021

A voter-approved medical marijuana program likely will be implemented in South Dakota as scheduled after efforts to stymie the program failed. Noem, who is fiercely anti-marijuana, argued that the state needed more time to implement a medical cannabis program. View original article.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 6, 2021

still doesn’t have a recreational market. Council Chairman Phil Mendleson proposed a new, recreational cannabis regulation bill that focused on progress and equity. This legislation is the culmination of over a year of work by my office and external stakeholders,” Mendelson said about the newly proposed legislation. “It

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

As we previously reported , on February 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed three separate cannabis reform bills into law ( NJ A21 , NJ A 1897 , and NJ A5342/NJ S3454 ), formally legalizing the use and possession of recreational marijuana in the Garden State. Connecticut.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

recreational) state, with a Jan. As a result, many of the provisions that created the structure for Virginia’s adult-use cannabis program, and the framework for regulations to be issued by the [Cannabis Control] Authority, are no longer effective. On April 7, 2021, Virginians rejoiced as Gov. Jennifer McClellan (D-Richmond) stated , “.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 5, 2020

Three Senate commissions in Mexico acting together passed legislation Wednesday to legalize all forms of cannabis, bringing the Latin American country one step closer to launching the world’s largest adult-use program by population. The bill now goes to the full Senate and, once approved there, the lower legislative chamber.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

states and the District of Columbia currently have legal cannabis, medical or recreational. It prohibits cannabis possession, use, purchase, sale, or cultivation, whether for recreation or medical purposes. Around 12 marijuana-related bills were proposed in the 2021 Legislative Session. Like Idaho, CBD with less than.3%

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 6, 2021

The law still must be confirmed in the Environment Commission, and pass other parliamentary checks before going for a vote, but independent Deputy Zoila Rosa Volio, who first proposed the law last year, said it has the endorsement of the majority of political parties and is considered a priority on the legislative agenda.

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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. All changes to Minnesota’s medical marijuana program take effect on March 1, 2025. It will take at least 12 months for the OCM to start issuing licenses and retailers to open.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Recreational cannabis laws have been shot down in the past. That is not stopping advocates in the state of New Mexico from pursuing recreational adult-use cannabis legalization for the state. Many people are optimistic about New Mexico passing recreational cannabis laws. 2021 might just be the year that gets done.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Ohio’s newly passed recreational marijuana program faces an uncertain future, caught between administrative rulemaking and political gridlock. House Speaker Jason Stephens (R) is blocking legislative changes while his counterpart on the issue, Rep.

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Veriheal

APRIL 7, 2023

Last week, a legislative committee in Connecticut passed a bill to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of psilocybin mushrooms. The newly passed legislation aims to reduce these penalties for larger possession amounts and completely eliminate legal consequences for smaller amounts. Let us know in the comments!

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In the United States, where cannabis is still illegal under federal law, there are currently 19 states and the District of Columbia that allow the recreational use of marijuana. Additionally, 17 states have passed legislation allowing medical marijuana (MMJ). Arkansas (Issue 4, Recreational Legalization): REJECTED.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2020

In the 2019 New York State legislative session, which runs from January through June of each year, comprehensive cannabis legislation failed to garner enough support to pass as part of the budget or as standalone legislation. The Program. Registered Organizations and Medical Marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

SANTA FE – Just weeks before a bill legalizing recreational cannabis in New Mexico takes effect, one of the new law’s primary legislative sponsors has announced she is opening a “full-service” marijuana law firm. The disclosure by Sen.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2020

In the 2019 New York State legislative session, which runs from January through June of each year, comprehensive cannabis legislation failed to garner enough support to pass as part of the budget or as standalone legislation. The Program. Registered Organizations and Medical Marijuana.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 9, 2021

Ohio attorney general Dave Yost has rejected an advocacy group’s proposal and signatures to legalize recreational cannabis. The legalization proposal, called “An Act to Control and Regulate Adult Use Cannabis,” seeks to add a chapter to the Ohio Revised Code in order to legalize cannabis for recreational use. View original article.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 27, 2021

“The Cannabis Law” legislation would create a new Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) controlled by a Cannabis Control Board, according to an internal legislative memo obtained by CNN. The new state office would oversee the regulation of the adult-use and medical cannabis programs. Read more at CNN ]. View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2022

Currently, Switzerland will only allow CBD products with less than 1% THC, and recreational cannabis will remain illegal. The program will allow approximately 400 people to purchase cannabis for recreational consumption sometime in September, according to an announcement from April 2022. Read full article at.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 1, 2019

At this point, over a month into the 2019 session, a preponderance of legislators appear vaguely inclined to “let it ride” and drop the big ideas when it comes to cannabis. Legislation that crosses over and passes into law will likely look different—perhaps drastically so—than currently drafted. How did we get here? It seems unlikely.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 7, 2021

In response, some companies have launched their own programs aimed at providing women and people of color with more opportunities to succeed in the space. These efforts range from mentorship programs spanning many months to multimillion-dollar funds that support nonprofits and community organizations. Mentorship Programs.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

APRIL 23, 2024

(The Center Square) – Legalizing recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania has held legislative attention in recent years, but some problems still pester users in the medical marijuana program. Some clarity may soon come for the legal tensions between Second Amendment rights and state-approved marijuana use. Read More

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JUNE 3, 2019

What makes Illinois unusual is that it used an ordinary lawmaking approach to enact its program where legislators approved the new law rather than through a voter referendum as in all other states (except Vermont). The bill was approved on the final day of the legislative session on Friday, May 31, 2019.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Legislative Short Session: Cannabis Update. Ensure the efficacy of the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program. Develop compliance education programs for licensees. Oregon Legislative Information System. Establish a state marijuana reference laboratory. Support social equity as related to marijuana.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 2, 2023

The spring legislative session also included a failed cannabis omnibus, which included curbside pickup provisions for medical patients and recreational consumers, as well as drive-through operations. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 8, 2021

On February 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed A21, the “New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act” (NJCREAMMA), which is enabling legislation for the amendment to the New Jersey Constitution making lawful the recreational use of marijuana in the state.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 27, 2021

The Santa Fe New Mexican updates us on NM’s rec legislation coming into play. Legalization of personal use of cannabis comes months ahead of a legal industry in the state for production and sales of recreational cannabis and other products containing THC, the plant’s psychoactive component. Read the full article at.

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