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Benesch Law issued the following announcement on July 14.
Benesch is pleased to announce that Bob Morgan has been appointed as Vice-Chair to the Cannabis Law and Policy General Committee of the American Bar Association for the 2021-22 bar year. This leadership appointment is a clear recognition of Bob’s competence and experience, commitment to TIPS (Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section), and reputation among our over 11,000 TIPS members.
This position will provide Bob with opportunities to work and network with leaders from around the country, be at the forefront of emerging issues, participate in cutting-edge nationally recognized CLE programs, publish in our publications, and participate in and help plan activities that enhance professional development, ethics, diversity, and public service. His appointment will begin September 1, 2021.
Jackpot: Pot Shop Lottery Reform Plan Passes Illinois House - Evanston, IL - The bill allows for up to 305 pot shops most of the 110 that currently exist in Illinois are controlled by a handful of large companies.
Updated 4/16/2021 6:31 AM
Deerfield Democratic state Rep. Bob Morgan says the CBD Safety Act he sponsored would make consumers safer and would benefit Illinois growers of hemp, the source of many CBD products.
Hemp growers in Illinois disagree, saying HB 147 will hurt them and benefit marijuana companies, which have ties to Morgan and have contributed to his campaign fund.
The bill passed Wednesday in the House in a 96-15 vote.
The bill calls for the prohibition of the sale of CBD products unless the products have undergone lab testing, meet standards developed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture and meet labeling requirements. The legislation would give the Illinois Department of Public Health, the Illinois State Police, sheriff s departments, municipal police and the Illinois Department of Revenue the authority to inspect any CBD manufacturer or distributor for compliance.