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New Mexico Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis

April 14, 2021

New Mexico Governor Grisham signed the Cannabis Regulation Act, legalizing adult-use cannabis on Monday, April 12, 2021. The law legalizes possession of up to two ounces of cannabis by those 21 and over, and requires the newly-created Cannabis Control Division to release regulations by January 1, 2022, with the goal of having legal sales in New Mexico by April 2022. Further, the law allows individuals to cultivate up to six mature and six immature plants,…

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Update: Virginia Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis

By Adam J. Horowitz

April 8, 2021

On April 7, 2021, Virginia legalized adult-use cannabis, allowing adults 21 and over to possess up to an ounce of cannabis beginning July 1, 2021. Individuals will also be permitted to cultivate plants for personal use beginning on July 1, 2021. Previously, the State Senate and House of Delegates reached a compromise between their two bills (S.B. 1406 and H.B. 2312, respectively) on Saturday, February 27, 2021. This compromise originally would not allow for legal…

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NY Expected to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

By Adam J. Horowitz

March 29, 2021

On Saturday, March 27, 2021, a bill was introduced which reflected a compromise between the New York State Legislature and Governor Cuomo. The bill, an amended form of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (also known as the MRTA), contains the following provisions: Legalization of possession of up to three ounces of cannabis by adults 21-years-old or older, and automatic expungement of all criminal convictions that would no longer be criminal. Legalization of home cultivation…

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CLAIM Act Introduced in the U.S. Senate, Would Give Cannabis-Industry Access to Insurance

By Adam J. Horowitz

March 23, 2021

Senator Bob Menendez introduced the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana Act (the “CLAIM Act”) on Thursday, March 18, 2021. The bill is co-sponsored by Senators Jeff Merkley and Rand Paul, and will be introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Nydia Velázquez. The CLAIM Act would forbid federal agencies from discouraging insurers from providing insurance to a legal cannabis-related business or political subdivision regulating a legal cannabis-related business. Federal agencies would also…

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SAFE Banking Act Reintroduced in the US House of Representatives

By Adam J. Horowitz

March 22, 2021

A bipartisan coalition of representatives reintroduced The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (“SAFE Banking Act”) on Thursday, March 18, 2021. The SAFE Banking Act was previously passed by the House of Representatives in 2019, and twice in 2020, but never received a vote in the Senate. The SAFE Banking Act would remove federal restrictions currently preventing banks from servicing cannabis-related businesses operating under state law. The bill would prevent federal regulators from terminating or…

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North Dakota House Passes Adult-Use Cannabis Bill

By Adam J. Horowitz

February 26, 2021

The Republican-controlled North Dakota House of Representatives passed an adult-use cannabis bill on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in a 56-38 vote. The bill legalizes possession of up to one ounce for people 21 and older. The bill limits the number of cultivators within the state to seven, and the number of dispensaries to 18. During debate, multiple state legislators stressed that failure to legalize adult-use cannabis on their terms could lead to broader legalization under…

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Pennsylvania Senators to Introduce Bi-Partisan Adult-Use Cannabis Bill

By Adam J. Horowitz

February 25, 2021

An adult-use cannabis bill was announced February 24, 2021 by State Senators Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) and Dan Laughlin (R-Erie). The bill would legalize possession of up to 30 grams for those 21 and over, while limiting at-home cultivation to medicinal use. Noting New Jersey’s recent legalization, and New York’s intention to legalize adult-use cannabis this year, the Senators stressed the importance of Pennsylvania legalizing now to avoid ceding tax revenue and jobs to their neighbors. …

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New Jersey Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis After Passage of Cannabis Clean-Up Bill

By Adam J. Horowitz

February 22, 2021

Today, New Jersey’s legislature passed Senate Bill No. 3454, also known as the “clean-up bill.” The clean-up bill sets the penalties for underage possession of cannabis and changes the penalties for underage possession of alcohol to match. There will be no fines or criminal penalties for the possession of cannabis by minors. People under the age of 21 and over the age of 18 would be subject to up to a $50 civil fine for…

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Connecticut Governor Includes Legalization of Adult-Use Cannabis in Budget For 2022-2023 Fiscal Year

By Adam J. Horowitz

February 12, 2021

Governor Ned Lamont introduced his new proposal for legalization of adult-use cannabis with the unveiling of his 2022-2023 budget. This coincided with the release of Gov. Lamont’s proposed bill, titled An Act Responsibly and Equitably Regulating Adult-Use Cannabis. The proposal includes legalization of possession of up to 1.5 ounces of cannabis effective January 1, 2022, and the legalization of sales of cannabis effective in May 2022. Cannabis would be subject to a tax of $1.25…

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Virginia Likely to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

By Adam J. Horowitz

February 11, 2021

Last week, Virginia’s Senate and House of Delegates have both passed legislation legalizing adult-use cannabis (S.B. 1406 and H.B. 2312, respectively), and Governor Ralph Northam has indicated he will sign the final legislation into law. Common elements in both bills include: Legalize possession of up to one ounce for individuals 21 and older Households may cultivate up to four plants, of which at most two plants can be mature Expunge many cannabis-related convictions Provide for…

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New Mexico Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis

Update: Virginia Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis

NY Expected to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

CLAIM Act Introduced in the U.S. Senate, Would Give Cannabis-Industry Access to Insurance

SAFE Banking Act Reintroduced in the US House of Representatives

North Dakota House Passes Adult-Use Cannabis Bill

Pennsylvania Senators to Introduce Bi-Partisan Adult-Use Cannabis Bill

New Jersey Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis After Passage of Cannabis Clean-Up Bill

Connecticut Governor Includes Legalization of Adult-Use Cannabis in Budget For 2022-2023 Fiscal Year

Virginia Likely to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

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