Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

TALLAHASSEE — An appeals court judge this week chided Florida health officials for not following up on promises to grant additional medical marijuana licenses as required by state law, saying potential applicants are “understandably frustrated” and offering a legal playbook for entrepreneurs who have been shut out of the cannabis market for years.

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Project CBD

MARCH 8, 2019

The California Veterinary Medical Board released a statement in early 2017 reminding veterinarians that state law does not allow for veterinary recommendation of cannabis and if vets recommend or discuss the use of cannabis for their patients, they put their medical licenses at risk.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 7, 2021

Second, and just as important, the ADA does not provide protection against discrimination based solely on medical marijuana use or require accommodation of medical marijuana use (although state laws may provide some protections). According to the Complaint, in 2017, Plaintiff was diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

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Canna Care Docs

JULY 25, 2023

Since 2017, West Virginia joined the majority of states in legalizing medical cannabis. What are the medical cannabis laws in West Virginia? If you are considering becoming a medical cannabis patient, you should be aware of the following state laws pertaining to cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2022

The 29 DIAs respond to the Commission’s equity mandates under state law ( M.G.L. The 29 DIAs respond to the Commission’s equity mandates under state law ( M.G.L. Review the 2017 study. These plans must outline examples of goals and programs that could benefit them. View the current DIA list.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

The 2017 state law allows for medical cannabis use in pills, oils, topical gels, liquids, dermal patches and a form that can be vaporized. She said the company’s goal is to “bolster local economies by creating sustainable jobs and investing in marginalized communities.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 11, 2019

November 27, 2017. (Yuri Gripas/Reuters). The Supreme Court just ruled that states can’t enact protectionist alcohol laws. Congress should ensure that the same is true of cannabis in states where the drug is legal. The National Review reports. Congress Needs to Settle the Looming Cannabis-Regulation Fight.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 25, 2021

Murphy signed a state law last month that required at least one member of the board to come from a national or state branch of a national organization with a mission of studying, advocating or adjudicating against historical oppression of minorities. Cory Booker and member of the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network.

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Cannabis Chronicles

JUNE 27, 2019

Most recently, the store opened in 2017 after being granted a reprieve while it challenged the ban in court. They also reflect updates to state law, such as eliminating “collective gardens,” which were previously used for medical marijuana. The owner of Sticky’s has made attempts to open despite the ban.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 2, 2019

But a state bill to explicitly legalize marijuana lounges died this session, and Coffin was clear: “The state will catch up. We can’t wait for the state to act.”.

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PrestoDoctor

JANUARY 15, 2024

West Virginia legalized medical marijuana in 2017 with the passage of the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act. Possessing the card ensures that individuals are abiding by state laws regarding the possession and consumption of medical marijuana. To participate in the program, individuals must obtain a medical marijuana card.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 14, 2019

The affected class members have convictions for low-level possession with no other misdemeanor or felony convictions anywhere in the state, who have no New York convictions for the last 10 years, and have no other pending charges or undisposed arrests.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The Department of Health’s proposed penalties against physician Joseph Dorn – who has practiced in Florida for more than three decades – date back to a 2019 complaint alleging that the physician violated state law by failing to conduct physical examinations of “Patient O.G.” and “Patient B.D.” Dorn did not cut O.G.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 9, 2019

The idea was memorialized in Senate Bill 1042 , which would have permitted interstate transfers of cannabis products with adjacent legal states that complied with Oregon’s testing, packaging and labeling rules as well as any rules imposed by the receiving state.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The bill was enacted as soon as Governor Nathan Deal signed it, permitting possession for eight qualifying medical conditions but not allowing cultivation or distribution within the state. Essentially, it’s a way for individuals with these medical conditions to access treatment without fear of breaking the law.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 5, 2019

As have many other Bay Area cities, Pleasant Hill – in December 2017 — adopted a temporary moratorium on all commercial cannabis uses, except deliveries originating from outside the city. The moratorium has been extended twice, largely to give the city time to craft a local ordinance as state law was still evolving.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2020

23 forum, “The Legalization of Cannabis and Implications Under State Law,” brought together labor and employment lawyers, members of Benesch’s cannabis practice group and in-house counsel from Illinois employers. In a 2017 case in Rhode Island, Callaghan v. And, in the 2017, case Barbuto v.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 11, 2024

In this overview, we’re covering the key aspects of the MMJ laws in West Virginia , including qualifying conditions, dispensaries, patient rights, and recent updates. It aims to provide regulated and secure avenues for patients to obtain medical marijuana while ensuring adherence to stringent state laws and regulations.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 21, 2021

The social equity program in Arizona is just one example of states legalizing marijuana and recognizing the communities that have long been harmed the most by prohibition.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

In addition to serving on several industry advisory boards, she has been a member of ASTM International’s cannabis standards committee since its 2017 inception. Green Light Law Group. Andrew founded the Oregon Cannabis Law Group in 2014 and merged with Green Light Law Group in 2019. Andrew DeWeese.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 9, 2019

In 2017, the Legislative Counsel Bureau said that under current state laws, local governments could legalize lounges if they choose, as long as the state’s requirements that users be at least 21 years old and consumption is not visible to the public are met.

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

State law allows employees to use CBD oil, while other laws allow employers to fire workers for using it. Back in March, 2016, House Bill 722 was introduced to allow Georgia manufacturers to grow and cultivate medical marijuana in-state under strict controls. The lack of clear guidelines is frustrating workers.

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MMJ Recs

JUNE 9, 2024

The program was enacted into law in April 2017 with the passage of the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act. The program is overseen by the West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis, which is responsible for regulating the cultivation, processing, distribution, and sale of medical marijuana in the state.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Recreational marijuana use is legal under Nevada state law. Nevada voters voted to legalize recreational marijuana use effective January 1, 2017. The law decriminalized recreational marijuana when used in compliance with Nevada law. But could recreational marijuana use jeopardize an employee’s employment?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 7, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Department of Justice released the “Guidelines for the Security and Non-Diversion of Cannabis Grown for Medicinal Use” to clarify the state’s laws governing medicinal cannabis, specifically those related to the enforcement, transportation, and use of medicinal cannabis.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

However, in December of 2017, the California Secretary of State’s Office announced that customers would be able to register cannabis-related trademarks or service marks so long as the following requirements are met: The mark is lawfully in use in commerce within California; and. 1051 et seq.), as amended.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 20, 2020

The justices were asked whether two 2016 laws — the Illinois Cannabis Control Act and the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act — changed the basis for probable cause in a May 2017 warrantless search of Charles Hill’s car. In October 2017, Hill filed a motion to suppress the evidence which was granted.

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SpeedWeed

DECEMBER 18, 2018

The Statesman Journal reports that a proposed bill would also change state law to protect job seekers who use substances like cannabis that are legal here. Senate Bill 301, which represented a previous attempt to loosen employment restrictions, failed in 2017. RELATED STORY.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 31, 2019

Dish Network, LLC , the Supreme Court of Colorado analyzed whether a state statute prohibiting employers from discharging employees based on “lawful” out-of-work activities prevented employers from terminating employees for using marijuana. [16] 2017); Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act , HB 1438 (Ill. 4, 2014); and No.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2021

Section 280E denies deductions and credits for amounts paid or incurred in carrying on the trade or business of trafficking controlled substances (within the meaning of Schedules I and II of the CSA), in violation of federal or state law. [13] 16] By defining “trafficking” in this manner, the court has cast a wide net. 97-494 (Vol.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 13, 2021

Legalizing cannabis in Nevada back in 2017 instantly posed an issue to the state’s tourism industry: While visitors could legally buy weed, but due to regulations limiting consumption to private residences, tourists usually don’t have places to legally get high. View original article.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 2, 2019

The original complaint was filed in late 2017 and alleged one state-law nuisance claim and two RICO claims. That’s because the court declined to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the state-law claims for nuisance and intentional infliction of emotional distress. We have discussed Ainsworth here and here.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 20, 2021

10 years after his break-in conviction, Mississippi changed state law to consider home burglary to be an automatic violent crime. . His cannabis arrest came in 2017, when he was caught with five bags of what appeared to be marijuana (two of the bags were later tested by a lab and confirmed to be weed.) .

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SpeedWeed

MAY 14, 2021

As a sovereign nation not subject to state laws, the tribe’s decision to decriminalize cannabis possession of up to an ounce makes it the first area in North Carolina to remove marijuana possession penalties. . The tribe began a needle exchange program in 2017. .

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LifeCannMD

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

On January 3, 2017, Amendment 2 came into effect in the state of Florida. As stated, medical marijuana certifications are available to patients with chronic illnesses or other qualifying health conditions. Patients with certified debilitating medical conditions were finally able to treat those conditions with Medical Marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Florida health officials this year stopped medical-marijuana operators from using Leafly and other third-party sites to process patient orders, saying the arrangements violated a state law banning operators from contracting for services “directly related to the cultivation, processing and dispensing” of cannabis.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 20, 2019

State laws regulating ownership and control items always must be taken into account, but the bottom line is that voting rights and economic rights are two very different things in cannabis businesses, just like anywhere else. Ultimately, Lyft and other competitors benefited.

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