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Illinois Officials Update Marijuana Dispensaries On Increased Possession Limits And Ability To Add Drive-Thru Windows

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Illinois officials have released guidelines for marijuana businesses regarding a new law doubles the amount of marijuana that adults can legally possess, It allows drive-thrus and curbside pickup at dispensaries and allows them to stay open for longer hours of operation, among other changes.

The reforms are part of an omnibus cannabis bill signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker (D) last month.

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), which regulates adult use and medicinal cannabis, released a five-page explanation of some of the key changes to the law that dispensaries should be aware of.

“Dispensaries can begin offering street pickup and drive-thru services. However, before offering drive-through or curbside, licensees must review and approve their systems by the IDFPR,” he says. “Dispensaries may extend their hours to 2 a.m. with local municipal approval.”

As established by law, SB 3222 allows state residents over the age of 21 to possess up to 60 grams of marijuana flower, double the previous law. They can also contain up to 10 grams of concentrated cannabis and infused products with up to 1,000 mg of THC, double the previous limit. Property amounts for non-resident adults are also doubled under the bill and generally set at half of what residents can carry.

“Additionally, registered medical patients in Illinois are permitted to purchase licensed seeds,” the IDFPR said.

Other changes flagged by the IDFPR include:

  • It is no longer necessary to include cannabis products before sale.
  • Dispensaries no longer need to contract with third-party security companies, and can instead hire their own security guards.
  • Dispensaries may begin storing security films for sixty (60) days rather than ninety (90) days.
  • Constables, supervisors and senior officers who were previously prohibited from holding a medical cannabis license solely for a criminal conviction referred to as a “dismissed offense” are no longer prohibited from holding such a license. This also applies to future applicants.

Most of the changes to the legislation went into effect immediately, but IDFPR guidance indicates that a provision allowing all licensed dispensaries to opt for medical licenses will take effect on September 10.

“Any adult-use dispensary with an active license in good standing may elect to obtain a medical dispensary license,” he said. “This medical dispensary license will allow the dispensary to sell cannabis to medical patients at the medical tax rate, up to the allocation of the medical patient.”

As of Sept. 10, “all cannabis products sold to medical cannabis patients must carry a federally mandated warning label,” the IDFPR said. “This label must be affixed prior to sale to the patient and dispensaries are responsible for ensuring that the label is properly affixed to the product.”

The agency also noted that requirements regarding dispensary employee badges and ownership limits for marijuana businesses were lifted.

“This document is for informational purposes only, is not exhaustive, and should not be construed as legal advice, administrative regulation or binding legal pronouncements,” he said. orientationwhich was the first notify Illinois New Joint, says. “The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation advises all licensees to coordinate with their legal counsel and thoroughly review all applicable laws and regulations to ensure continued compliance.”

The IDFPR noted that many of the new changes require updates to the state’s seed-to-sale tracking system, adding that it is considering hosting a potential town hall meeting on the changes and “is reviewing existing administrative rules and plans to propose the necessary rules through the formal rulemaking process for SB 3222 in the coming months.”

The new law also contains a number of cannabis policy updates that do not directly affect dispensary operations and are not addressed in the IDFPR policy.

For example, people with past convictions for possession of 60 grams of marijuana will now have the option to have those records expunged; they will be able to double the previous cut to allow only those with convictions of up to 30 grams to be accepted.

The legislation It also re-criminalizes hemp THC products containing more than 0.4 milligrams per container, in line with the federal ban that will take effect in November.

The state’s list of conditions for medical marijuana is also expanding to include female orgasmic disorder, endometriosis, ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids.

The the governor held a signing ceremony at a marijuana dispensary“I’m proud that Illinois continues to lead the nation in showing what thoughtful and balanced cannabis policy can achieve.”

In 2019, the Pritzker signed the state’s initial marijuana legalization policy.

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Will the top World Cup expert in the fruit, vegetable, and horticulture sector come from Canada, the U.S. or Belgium?

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The World Cup is coming to an end, with the third-place play-off between France and England on Saturday, and the final between Spain and Argentina the following day. It won’t be long until the grand winner of FreshPublishers’ first World Cup pool is revealed.

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As previously reported, Slim Kooli from Courchesne Laros is the favorite to win the €1,000 prize. He has secured a comfortable lead over Nol Batist of North American Interstate Greenhouse Company, while buyer Bjorn Van Ryckeghem of Deprez Construct is currently in third place.

1 Sim School Spain 1–0 2–1 737 9716
2 Nol Batist France 2–1 1–1 674 9433
3 Bjorn Van Ryckeghem France 2–2 3–1 674 9264
4 Christian Anton Smedshaug England 1–2 1–2 659 9134
5 Perry Springintveld Spain 1–1 2–1 647 9105
6 Willem Tijssen Spain 2–0 2–1 710 9098
7 Hans Borsboom Spain 2–1 2–1 528 9058
8 Bart Triemstra Spain 2–1 2–1 737 9052
9 Youness Bensaid Spain 2–1 1–1 722 8954
10 Vijay Dijkstra Portugal 2–0 2–1 382 8953

However, there have been some surprises during the tournament, and bonus points must be added, so we will keep the suspense a little longer. On Monday we will find out who is the main World Cup announcer in the international fruit, vegetable and horticulture sector…



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States Move To Let First Responders Use Marijuana And Psychedelics To Treat PTSD

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“When you’re in the fire service, or in any of the first response industries, or especially in the military, things are going to accumulate over time, and what happens is you see a lot of things, crazy things that at least seem normal.”

By Amanda Watford, Stateline

This year more states have looked beyond traditional counseling and medication to help first responders deal with traumatic stress.

Firefighters, police, and emergency medical personnel routinely experience fatal accidents, violent crimes, and other traumatic events that can leave lasting psychological scars.

“When you’re in the fire service, or the first response industry, or especially the military, things just pile up over time, and what happens is you see a lot of things, crazy things that at least seem normal,” said Jason Cerrano, a retired firefighter and paramedic with more than 20 years of experience in Missouri. Cerrano is now director of research and commercial development at IDEX Fire & Safety.

In Ohio, Republican Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law last month a measure that will create the Post-Traumatic Injuries Commission to review requests from first responders to help cover treatment costs.

Maryland took a different approach this year, enacting a law protecting firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics and other rescue workers. employment discrimination for the illegal use of medical marijuana outside of work.

The new law, which will take effect in October, applies to medical cannabis patients who test positive for cannabis metabolites but are impaired while working.

Several other states are exploring emerging therapies.

A new Connecticut law expands a pilot program at Yale University studying psilocybin-assisted therapy Allowing any state resident 18 years of age or older to participate, provided they meet clinical eligibility criteria established by the Yale University Institutional Review Board. Previously, the pilot program was limited to veterans, retired first responders and frontline healthcare workers.

Missouri lawmakers advanced a bill allowing veterans and first responders to receive the psychedelics psilocybin and ibogaine in approved research studies. Under medical supervision for PTSD and other mental health conditions. The legislative session adjourned in May before lawmakers sent a bill to the governor.

This story was first published by Stateline.

Image courtesy of Kristie Gianopulos.

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Standard Wellness expands into Cleveland with dispensary acquisition

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Standard Wellness has entered into an agreement with License in the Flats, LLC to enter into definitive agreements to acquire a dispensary license in the Flats following the required regulatory review period. At the end of that period, the company and License in the Flats intend to execute those agreements and then continue to develop the dispensary into a retail location branded The Forest Cleveland.

Following regulatory approval of the change of ownership by the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control, the new dispensary will become the Company’s first retail location in the city of Cleveland, where the Company is headquartered.

Additionally, the Company announced the divestiture of The Forest Sandusky and The Forest Springfield, its Ohio dispensaries, to Greenlight, again subject to pending regulatory approvals.

“We are excited to expand our presence in the city of Cleveland and serve guests in our hometown,” said Kate Ols, Vice President of Retail for Standard Wellness. “As our business continues to grow, we are focused on building a retail network that will best position us to serve our communities for the long term. At the same time, we are proud of the role our Sandusky and Springfield dispensaries have played in Ohio’s cannabis history, and we are confident that those communities will continue to grow under Greenlight’s leadership.”

Standard Wellness and Greenlight are working closely together to support a smooth transition for staff and guests throughout the transfer process. As established operators in Ohio and Missouri, the companies share a commitment to strengthening the regulated cannabis industry and serving the communities in which they operate.

The new dispensary is expected to serve both local residents and visitors while completing the Company’s Northeast Ohio footprint.

Under Ohio law, a cannabis operator cannot hold more than eight dispensary licenses statewide. The acquisition of the Cleveland license and divestiture of The Forest Sandusky and The Forest Springfield allows Standard Wellness to continue to meet Ohio’s property limits while strategically repositioning its Ohio retail footprint and focusing investments in key markets.

Forest Sandusky and Forest Springfield have played significant roles in the evolution of Ohio’s cannabis industry. Sandusky was the site of the state’s first legal cannabis sale in January 2019, and Springfield became the first part of Ohio’s cannabis industry merger and acquisition transaction when Standard Wellness purchased Pure Ohio Wellness’ dispensary.

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