Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

In a decision last week, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that the state law protecting “lawful activities” or “lawful off-duty conduct” does not apply to non-medical cannabis consumption, according to an Ogletree Deakins report. Court Rules Off-Duty Recreational Cannabis Use Not Protected By Nevada State Law.

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State Laws Law Consumption Recreational 98

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 2, 2021

A recent lawsuit filed against the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) claims that the organization did not make its meeting agenda available to the public, which violated a state law known as the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. Between January and June 2021, the state has collected $43,166.199 in state and local sales taxes.

State Laws 52

State Laws Law Seed-To-Sale Marijuana 52

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 18, 2021

17 December… A New Mexico state judge ruled on Thursday that medical cannabis patients cannot purchase the same amount as non-patients when recreational-use sales begin.

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Patients State Laws Law Programs 105

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 27, 2023

Veazey on March 27, 2023 For at least the past decade, federal bankruptcy courts have routinely prohibited cannabis businesses from seeking protection under federal bankruptcy law, regardless of whether a cannabis business is legally operating under state law.

State Laws 52

State Laws Business Law Cannabis 52

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

On January 1, 2022, two new state laws will become effective in Illinois and Oregon and could cause significant disruption to the vapor industry. We provide background on the legislation and discuss the potential implications for the sales of vapor products in the respective states. By Azim Chowdhury & Taylor D.

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State Laws Law Food Legislation 59

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 4, 2021

California’s attorney general argued in a recent court filing that none of the state’s cannabis businesses operating on provisional licenses … Read More. The post California’s AG Argues “none of the state’s cannabis businesses operating on provisional licenses are entitled to due process under state law.”

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State Laws Business Law Cannabis 81

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 17, 2020

The Board has explained that even if the goods are lawful under state law that is “irrelevant to the question of federal registration when it is unlawful under federal law.”. Here, Kiva Brands’ products are all infused with cannabis, which, while legal in California, remains illegal under federal law.

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State Laws Law Cannabis Food 59

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Consumer products law blog. Class actions against CBD companies proliferate under federal and state law. Class actions against CBD companies proliferate under federal and state law.

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State Laws Law CBD Food 59

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The post NM judge rules patient cannabis purchase limits consistent with state law first appeared on New Mexico Political Report. “But if medical patients are now allowed to buy 2 ounces of cannabis at a time, there’s no tracking of the units anymore. It’s basically show your card.”

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State Laws Patients Law Programs 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 18, 2022

has sparked litigation in the state. A recent raid of a business selling delta-8 THC products in Gwinnett County, Ga., Hemp Grower reports. A recent raid of a business selling delta-8 THC products in Gwinnett County, Ga., has sparked a lawsuit against authorities.

State Laws 105

State Laws Law Legalization Hemp 105

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

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State Laws Law Marijuana Cannabis 100

NORML

JUNE 24, 2024

"State law already recognizes that no one should be in jail for possessing small amounts of marijuana; this new law similarly recognizes that no one should be in jail for possessing marijuana paraphernalia."

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Decriminalization Legislation Marijuana State Laws 245

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 28, 2022

Although 18 states have fully legalized, cannabis is still a sticky issue for banks and other financial institutions because it remains illegal at the federal level. Despite progress over the past decade, the cannabis industry still struggles to access a fundamental piece of the U.S. economy: the financial system.

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Banking State Laws Law DEA 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 23, 2022

In Part 1 of this two-part series, we addressed the high-level concerns that a new investor should consider in making an investment in a state legal cannabis company. In this follow up, we address some of the more nuanced issues that investors should consider before deciding to invest in a specific cannabis company. Sander Zagzebski.

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State Laws Business Law Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 25, 2019

A new Washington state law has marijuana cultivators concerned over the potential of cross-pollination from hemp growers, which could prove disastrous to their bottom line if it occurs – potentially costing them up to tens of thousands of dollars in damages.

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State Laws Hemp Law Marijuana 40

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 11, 2019

Barr said that he hasn’t specifically looked at the STATES Act yet, but that the bill is currently being circulated internally through the Justice Department “for comment.”. Attorney General Says He Prefers Marijuana Reform Bill To Current Federal Law. Read the full Marijuana Moment Report at.

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State Laws Law Legislation Marijuana 68

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

South Dakota lawmakers advanced two GOP-led medical marijuana measures this week. HB 1129 from Rep. Fred Deutsch, which seeks to. Read More

State Laws 52

State Laws Law Marijuana 52

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

APRIL 12, 2023

Sam Allard / Scene City Council President Blaine Griffin and Mayor Justin Bibb, outside the Justice Center. Both were involved. Read More

State Laws 52

State Laws Law Marijuana Cannabis 52

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Senate Tuesday that conflicting federal and state laws on the sale of marijuana and other cannabis products put bank supervisors in a “very difficult place.” Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said before the U.S. ” Asked by Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J.,

Banking 58

Banking State Laws Law Marijuana 58

NORML

APRIL 19, 2023

The legislation provides a temporary five-year “safe harbor” in which veterans will not be punished for state-legal cannabis use and VA doctors will be able to officially recommend medical cannabis in accordance with state laws.

Marijuana 228

Marijuana Legislation State Laws Conditions 228

NORML

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Today, even in jurisdictions where cannabis remains criminalized under state law, tens of millions of Americans reside in cities and counties where local laws either depenalizing or decriminalizing cannabis-related activities are in effect.

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Policy Law Decriminalization Marijuana 215

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 8, 2020

Here’s what the report is outlining… PULLMAN, Wash. Increased drugged driving, greater youth access to marijuana and insufficient officer training are a few of … Read More.

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State Laws Law Marijuana Access 72

NORML

JULY 31, 2021

House Bill 652 amends state law so that offenses involving the possession of up to 14 grams of marijuana are punishable by a fine of no more than $100 – no arrest and no jail time. The post Louisiana: Marijuana Decriminalization Law Takes Effect Today appeared first on NORML.

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Decriminalization Law Marijuana State Laws 246

NORML

APRIL 13, 2022

Those seeking to expunge their records should not be penalized simply because they have recently engaged in behavior that is now perfectly legal under state law.". NORML's Deputy Director Paul Armentano called the legislation "a common sense fix.

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Marijuana State Laws Legislation Law 210

NORML

MAY 4, 2021

Under state law, possessing between one and two ounces of cannabis is classified as a petty offense, punishable by a civil penalty of $100. House Bill 1090 eliminates those civil penalties.

State Laws 246

State Laws Law Cannabis Legislation 246

Americans for Safe Access

MARCH 16, 2021

Despite the fact that 36 states have reformed their laws to provide for safe and legal access to cannabis for qualifying patients, veterans living across these states still face a confusing system of federal and state laws regarding physician engagement and affordable access.

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Access State Laws Conditions Programs 342

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

First up here’s the open letter Dear Governor Brown, Attorney General Rosenblum, and Director Marks: Today, November 14, 2022, our client Jefferson Packing House, LLC, a licensed marijuana wholesaler located in Southern Oregon, has filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon seeking a declaration that Oregon’s (..)

State Laws 52

State Laws Law Marijuana Cannabis 52

Americans for Safe Access

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

It is evident through all of their constant obstruction that, without the overwhelming consent of the voters, state lawmakers in Mississippi would’ve never bothered to pass legislation to improve the quality of life of their constituents.

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State Laws Legislation Law Cannabis 231

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2020

What was once illegal is now a thriving industry. That’s right—I’m talking about cannabis. But my initial statement isn’t entirely accurate. Although Alaska, California, Colorado, … Read More.

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State Laws Law Cannabis 59

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 20, 2023

MJ Biz report The Louisiana health department has been allowing 200-plus intoxicating hemp products that violate state law to be marketed and sold, according to a recent audit. Under Louisiana state law, hemp products are limited to no more than 8 milligrams of THC per serving and no more than 1% THC by total concentration.

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Hemp Concentrates State Laws THC 105

Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Sam McGee, the Counsel for the Division of Cannabis and Hemp at IDOA, commented on the struggles of rulemaking when state law definitions are different from federal law definitions. We’re implementing a federal program,” McGee said. “We

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Hemp Hybrid Agriculture State Laws 105

NORML

JUNE 1, 2020

The total number of marijuana-related marijuana arrests declined more than eight percent from 2018 to 2019, according to annual data compiled by the Virginia State Police. State law enforcement officials recorded 26,470 arrests for marijuana violations in 2019, down from 28,866 in 2018.

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Decriminalization Marijuana State Laws Data 230

NORML

MARCH 13, 2020

In January, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall wrote a letter to state lawmakers urging them to reject the commission’s recommendations, opining that medicalization is “preempted” federal anti-drug laws and “exacerbate” opioid misuse.

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Access Legislation Patients State Laws 320

CannaMD

MAY 23, 2023

While conflicts between federal and state law may lead you to think otherwise, figuring out cannabis (and the difference between medical and recreational marijuana) isn’t that complicated at all. Today, CannaMD‘s board certified doctors will walk you through everything you need to know!

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Recreational Marijuana State Laws Law 111

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 12, 2022

A new lawsuit in Georgia seeks a court order declaring that a chemical related to the main intoxicating ingredient in pot is legal under state law. Delta-8 has become extremely popular across the country, and the cannabis industry and state governments have grappled with its rise.

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Law Legalization State Laws Hemp 105

Americans for Safe Access

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

We are happy to share this brief guide to State Cannabis Laws with you. Created with the talented designers of Centennial Media this guide serves as a bite-sized version of the full analysis of state laws available on our website under: "Legal Information By State & Federal Law."

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Law Media State Laws Cannabis 192

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2023

Jeffrey Schultz has joined Foley Hoag LLP as a partner in its Business Department and Cannabis Industry practice, where he will focus on corporate and securities law matters, early company financings, and state-law cannabis regulatory matters. He is resident in the firm’s New York office.

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State Laws Law Cannabis Business 98