Cannabis Law Journal: Issue 4 – 1 March 2017
Welcome to issue 4 of the: Cannabis Law Journal It has certainly been a busy time for...
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Category: March 2017
Nevada: The Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act – Commentary & Analysis
The Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act was passed by a fifty-four percent (54%) vote last November….
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Canada: High Times for Recreational Cannabis in Canada – The Proposed Cannabis Act (Bill C-45)
On April 13, 2017, the Canadian federal government released the much anticipated proposed Cannabis Act (Bill C-45 – An Act respecting cannabis and to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Criminal Code and other Acts) to introduce the framework for recreational cannabis in Canada.
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Pennsylvania: The Year in Review of the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act
They said it would never happen. They said the General Assembly was too conservative. They said Pennsylvania, a state where until recently the sale of alcohol on Sundays was frowned upon, would never permit and regulate medical marijuana.
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California: The Last Delivery First, Jerry Brown’s Unification of Recreational & Medical Cannabis Legislation
California’s Governor, Jerry Brown, seeks to unify the state’s recreational and medical cannabis laws with the legislative bill entitled, “Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulations and Safety Act.”
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USA: Mark-ijuana: Trademarks and Branding Cannabis Products
Protection of marijuana marks requires an understanding of the current and changing legal and regulatory landscape, a detailed perspective of where the industry is and where it’s going, as well as a skilled assessment of current federal and state trademark statutes and rules, to develop a creative and strategic approach to marijuana branding and brand protection.
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USA: Understanding The USA’s Laws Before Jumping Into The Hemp / CBD Marketplace
You might not know this, but you may have jumped into a tar pit disguised as a beautiful blue hole.
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Hemp, A Huge Opportunity For The US Agricultural Sector If Special Interest Lobbyists Can Be Kept At Bay In State Legislatures As Bills Are Being Written & Debated
Craig Brand, Esq., principal of Ganja Law a firm with offices in Florida, Colorado and California recently spoke about the current state and future hopes of a legal US hemp market
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USA: Cannabis Industry Pays the Price for State’s Demand
States that consider legalizing marijuana solely as a governmental revenue stream may want to lower expectations and budget accordingly.
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New Zealand: Government Medicinal Cannabis Policy Changes
The latest policy change affecting medicinal cannabis in New Zealand has removed the necessity for ministerial approval for the prescription of non-pharmaceutical grade cannabis-based products.
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Israel: Israel’s Ariel University Medical Marijuana Program?
Marijuana education is becoming a prerequisite for working in the industry……
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USA: There’s a New Sheriff in Town: Is the Honeymoon Over for Recreational Cannabis?
Mr. Spicer’s words were directed at arguably the fastest growing sector of the U.S. economy: recreational marijuana. He was clear that his statements applied to the recreational sector only…….
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