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Tennessee Cannabis History Tennessee is one of 14 remaining states that has yet to legalize medical marijuana use.  However, attitudes are changing quickly, and 2021’s SB854 seeks to legalize medical marijuana for qualified patients and establish a Medical Cannabis Commission to regulate production and sales. On March 2, the Senate Government Operations Committee approved SB 854 in a 6-2 vote.  Tennessee Child-Resistant Packaging Rules Like all states that authorize the use of CBD products, Tennessee mandates that the packaging is child-resistant and labeled in accordance with the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (“FDCA”). Under the FDCA, the labels of any...

Rhode Island Cannabis History In 2006, Rhode Island became the 11th state to legalize medical marijuana with the institution of R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-28.6-4, allowing residents to use, possess, and cultivate limited amounts of marijuana at home. Rhode Island’s medical marijuana patient registry and regulations are established in 216-RICR-20-10-3.   Rhode Island Child-Resistant Packaging Rules Rhode Island’s child-resistant marijuana packaging and labeling regulations are established in 230-RICR-80-05-1, and require the following: 1.5.2 General Packaging Requirements A. All retail-ready medical marijuana products must be in compliant packaging upon entering the compassion center retail sale space.B. In addition to any other...

Pennsylvania Cannabis History While recreational marijuana use remains illegal in Pennsylvania for the time being, the state established a medical marijuana program in 2016 when Governor Tom Wolf signed Senate Bill 3, legalizing the medical use of cannabis.  When enacted, Pennsylvania became the 24th state to legalize cannabis for medical use.  Retail sales began in 2018. Also in 2018, Pennsylvania passed House Bill 163, repealing Pennsylvania's automatic driver's license suspension for drug-related offenses, in addition to other non-drug related convictions. Pennsylvania Child-Resistant Packaging Rules § 1151.34. Packaging and labeling of medical marijuana products.  (a)  A grower/processor shall package and label at its facility...

Oregon Cannabis History Both medical and recreational marijuana use are legal in Oregon.  In 1998, Oregon became the first US state to implement a medical cannabis program with Measure 67, the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act. In 2014, Oregon voters opted to legalize recreational use and possession of marijuana with the passage of Measure 91, or The Control, Regulation, and Taxation of Marijuana and Industrial Hemp Act. As of July 2015, adults 21 and older may possess, gift, and cultivate the following amounts: Outside of the home, adults may possess up to an ounce of marijuana. Adults may gift up to...