Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 24, 2021

October 19, 2021. Despite most states having enacted legal medical marijuana programs, marijuana is still federally illegal and designated as a Schedule I substance with no medical value. Helen Sudhoff. Introduction. The federal government prohibits users of Schedule I drugs from purchasing or possessing a firearm.

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Policy Law Marijuana Programs 98

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Johnson on December 28, 2021. On January 1, 2022, two new state laws will become effective in Illinois and Oregon and could cause significant disruption to the vapor industry. We provide background on the legislation and discuss the potential implications for the sales of vapor products in the respective states. [i]

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State Laws Law Food Legislation 59

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

Smith on August 25, 2021. Seyfarth Synopsis: In the first six months of 2021, several states legalized marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes, including New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and New Mexico. States show no signs of slowing down. Does the law exempt any industries or positions?

Recreational 105

Recreational Legalization Marijuana Policy 105

The Blunt Truth

MARCH 17, 2021

Since that time, while California employers have enjoyed some comfort in the ability to enforce their workplace substance abuse policies, lawmakers have been making efforts to amend state law to provide more protections to marijuana users. On February 19, 2021, Assembly Member Quirk (D) introduced AB 1256.

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Legislation Marijuana THC Safety 124

The Blunt Truth

APRIL 13, 2021

On March 31, 2021, New York legalized the recreational use of cannabis, enacting “ The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act.”. This new law legalizes personal possession of cannabis, home cultivation of cannabis, and allows for the expungement of certain marijuana convictions.

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Recreational Legalization State Laws Law 93

Veriheal

JULY 13, 2021

Besides these benefits, the course will also help to establish a well-informed medical cannabis policy. . in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics program encourages enrollees to expand their knowledge on the following areas of the medical cannabis movement: Federal and state laws and policies pertaining to the medical cannabis industry.

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Programs Education Policy Cannabis 98

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 3, 2022

Seyfarth Synopsis : Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. Below are some highlights of what happened in 2021. There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law. Now is no different.

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Law Marijuana Policy Recreational 52

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 28, 2022

To be clear, the existing policy does not ban financial services for the cannabis industry. In fact, only 518 of the nearly 5,000 commercial banks in the United States reported having served the cannabis industry in 2021. As Aaron Klein and John Hudak have explained in the past, financial institutions.

Banking 52

Banking State Laws Law DEA 52

Veriheal

JULY 19, 2023

In the wake of the expanding marijuana legalization movement, employment policies related to cannabis use are experiencing significant transformation across the U.S. This case underscores the need for clarity in implementing cannabis-related employment policies. Now, it heads to the Assembly for further consideration.

Law 98

Law Marijuana Policy Legislation 98

The Blunt Truth

APRIL 20, 2021

Although not immediately effective, New Mexico and Virginia employers should immediately assess the implications of the laws on their current policies and drug testing practices. Virginia’s Cannabis Oil Law. Virginia Recreational Cannabis Law. New Mexico Recreational Cannabis Law. It is effective in late June 2021.

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Recreational Legalization Oil Extraction 77

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

08/05/2021. On June 28th, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas released a statement pertaining to the federal ban on the cultivation and use of marijuana within states where he noted that it “may no longer be necessary or proper.” United States , 594 U.S. __ (2021). Half In, Half Out. Statement by Justice Thomas.

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Cultivation State Laws Policy Business 52

The Blunt Truth

MARCH 8, 2022

Years ago, when states first stepped foot in this arena, the laws and some courts interpreting them allowed employers wide latitude in enforcing their drug-free workplace policies, such as in California and Colorado. Federal contractors must maintain a drug-free workplace.

Safety 111

Safety Policy Medicine Law 111

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

“With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It ASA examines medical cannabis law efficacy. TOP FIVE KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE 2021 STATE OF THE STATES REPORT.

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Access Law Patients Programs 98

The Blunt Truth

JULY 18, 2022

According to recent data from the Drug Enforcement Administration , however, in 2021, federal law enforcement agents seized over 5.5 billion, with states like Colorado and Oregon bringing in over $2.2 Nevertheless, the federal law and enforcement policy remained the same.

DEA 98

DEA Data Decriminalization Legalization 98

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2021

Fast-forward to 2021. The Department of Justice has repeatedly issued memos changing its policies regarding federal enforcement against state-legal cannabis. This is a recipe for ad hoc enforcement and disrespects existing federal law. This is a recipe for ad hoc enforcement and disrespects existing federal law.

Policy 105

Policy Cultivation Recreational Legislation 105

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

However, the CSA contains an exemption, whereby section 863 does not apply to any person authorized by state law to manufacture, possess or distribute drug paraphernalia. Department of Justice has declined to enforce the CSA’s prohibition on the sale of marijuana when the marijuana is bought or sold in accordance with state law.

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Law State Laws Business Cannabis 95

The Cannigma

DECEMBER 20, 2021

This feeling is shared almost unanimously among Americans, with 91% of those polled in a 2021 Pew poll saying cannabis should be legal for medical use, and even a strong majority (60%) favoring both medical and adult-use. As political pendulums swing, so too can state law, which we continue to see all around the country.

Medicine 136

Medicine Patients Cannabis Access 136

The Blunt Truth

MAY 6, 2021

Recently, when dismissing a job-applicant’s disability discrimination claims brought under California state law, the U.S. 28, 2021), Plaintiff applied for and was offered a position with the Company. District Court for the Central District of California issued two welcome reminders to employers. Case Summary. In Espindola v.

Marijuana 111

Marijuana Conditions Policy Topical 111

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2021

Dave Clark, head of the multinational company’s consumer business, said in a statement that Amazon’s public policy team will be actively supporting The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act of 2021 (MORE Act). The first update I want to give you today is to a policy called Time off Task. we’ve changed course.

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Policy Legislation Programs State Laws 66

The Cannigma

MARCH 25, 2021

At the state level the problems are more generally bureaucratic inertia,” Eric E. Executive Director of the Criminal Justice Policy Foundation told The Cannigma during a Zoom call this week. “A It is unclear how many facilities in the state are willing or able to comply with the ruling, however. Sterling, J.D.,

Marijuana 145

Marijuana Access Law Pharmaceutical 145

Veriheal

AUGUST 16, 2023

In 2020 the NFL changed its drug testing policy, which was a significant development. In response to a collective bargaining agreement, the policy was revised to state that players would no longer face suspensions due to THC-positive drug test results.

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CBD Research and Development Treatment Policy 98

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2021

Connecticut has become the 19 th state to legalize recreational marijuana use by adults. Governor Ned Lamont signed the Act Concerning Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-use Cannabis on June 22, 2021. Employers must put such policies in writing and make them available to employees and prospective employees.

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Recreational Legalization Marijuana Safety 78

NewsMunchies

JULY 1, 2021

Maybe Justice Thomas just wants less federal interference in state cannabis legalization. The High Court on June 28, 2021 rejected the challenge from Standing Akimbo LLC , which operates a state-legal medical marijuana dispensary in Denver, Colorado. United States , the U.S. In a case styled, Standing Akimbo LLC v.

Marijuana 98

Marijuana Dispensary Business Treatment 98

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 12, 2022

Pittsburgh School of Law, US. Could doctors be punished by federal authorities for recommending marijuana to patients consistent with state law? Other issues arose at the intersection of novel drug laws and other state laws. Edited by: Katherine Gemmingen | U.

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Law Policy State Laws Environment 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2021

On Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) released draft legislation titled the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act. Decriminalization of Cannabis, Recognition of State law Controlling Cannabis. WRITTEN BY: McGuireWoods Consulting. Ryan Bernstein. Scott Binkley.

Research and Development 81

Research and Development DEA Programs State Laws 81

Veriheal

AUGUST 30, 2022

Monthly dispensary sales range from $110 thousand to $130 thousand between March 2021 and March 2022 (as compared to approximately $50 thousand to $90 thousand the year prior). 1206 during Pennsylvania’s 2020-2021 legislative session, is designed to protect registered medical cannabis patients from receiving a wrongful D.U.I.

Patients 109

Patients Legislation Programs Dispensary 109

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2022

The Commission has designated certain geographic areas in Massachusetts as DIAs for having historically disproportionately higher drug-policy enforcement and lower socio-economic status due to marijuana prohibition and the War on Drugs. The 29 DIAs respond to the Commission’s equity mandates under state law ( M.G.L.

Programs 59

Programs Policy Consumption State Laws 59

Veriheal

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The law allows medical and adult-use consumers can buy a maximum of two ounces at any given time once retail sales commence in April. According to Barker’s lawsuit, a handful of employers, the state DOH, and the RLD were named as defendants. The CCD was forbidden from accepting new cultivation applications on or after June 29, 2021.

Patients 98

Patients Cultivation Retail Recreational 98

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 28, 2021

1:19-CV-00705-AA, 2021 WL 4269991 (D. 20, 2021)) found insurance coverage for a fire arising from the preparation of CBD salve, notwithstanding the policy’s Controlled Substance exclusion. The case involved an Oregon fire loss arising under a homeowner’s insurance policy issued by Country Mutual to Peter and Wendy Bogard.

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CBD Policy THC Hemp 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

On April 16, 2021, Governor Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5372 (SB 5372), “An Act relating to hemp processor registration and a hemp extract certification into law.” SB 5372 went into effect on July 25, 2021, and creates a voluntary registration and certification program that hemp processors can opt-in to in the Evergreen State.

Extraction 105

Extraction Hemp Seed-To-Sale Food 105

NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

“This would be a big deal in terms of changing our policies to follow states like Colorado, Washington, California, that we’ve seen move forward ending prohibition, not only stopping the arrests, as we’ve done significantly in Illinois with our decriminalization laws, but to open up the marketplace.”

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Decriminalization Patients Legislation Law 134

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

senators released a discussion draft of legislation that would remove cannabis from the schedule of controlled substances under federal law and provide for federal taxation of cannabis products. Greg Kaufman of Eversheds Sutherland outlines the key provisions and urges lawmakers to consider data collected at the state level to get it right.

Legislation 98

Legislation Cannabis Business Extraction 98

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

According to state law, providing sales tax revenues to the public would be detrimental to the existing businesses when there are only two. “If In a Facebook post on Friday, Manitou’s finance director said the policy is set by the Colorado Department of Revenue.

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Law Marijuana Policy Media 52

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 10, 2022

In c larifying guidance signed December 21, 2021 , Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines offered insight on several hot topics involving security clearances and the growing prevalence of recreational marijuana in many states. The guidance addressed: Recreational drug use in security clearance determinations.

Marijuana 52

Marijuana Policy Recreational CBD 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2021

In addition, the Associate Enforcement Counsel will assist in developing policies and proposing revisions to comply with legislative and regulatory changes with a focus on compliance and enforcement matters. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by email no later than July 2, 2021. 94G, M.G.L. 94G, M.G.L.

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Research and Development Compliance Compliance Packaging 69

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

The Minnesota court’s decision was the most recent in a series of state court opinions finding that federal criminal law preempts state laws decriminalizing the possession and use of medical cannabis in the context of workers’ compensation. In Bourgoin v. Twin Rivers Paper Co., 5] Similarly, in Hager v. 1] Musta v.

Patients 52

Patients State Laws Law Treatment 52

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 7, 2021

02 December 2021. On September 21, 2021, the House voted to include the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2021 (SAFE Banking Act) 1 in the annual National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (NDAA). 1 Safe Banking Act of 2021, HR 1996, 117th Congress (April 19, 2021). 23, 2021), at Div.

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