The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Indeed, by 2022, it is expected to be a $22 billion per year industry. Indeed, on February 18, 2020, the United States Department of Transportation published a bulletin addressing “ DOT Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance Notice ,” which follows previous notices it had released regarding its position on medical marijuana.

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Veriheal

JULY 25, 2023

A recent Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index Analysis revealed that positive post-accident drug tests of workers reached an all-time high in 2022. However, from 2012 to 2022, post-accident cannabis positivity rose by 204.2%. of workers’ urine samples contained marijuana in 2022, compared to 6.7% Based on the report, 7.3%

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

Krueger will be joined by 300+ of the most influential leaders in policy, business, law and finance for a day-long program of keynote talks, panels and networking to develop a workable roadmap for the future of this brand new industry in New York. billion in 2022, rising to USD$3.9 billion in 2022, rising to USD$3.9

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

20 January 2022. January 2022) – The CDC recently issued guidance to businesses developing marijuana policies, balancing state legalization efforts and fleet safety. Per the CDC, marijuana should be addressed in motor vehicle safety programs. by Todd A. Gray , Joseph Fiorello and Sean Wood.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

Although provisions relating to possession are effective now (as of July 1, 2021), the employment-related provisions are not effective until July 1, 2022. What rights do Connecticut employers have if they have a drug-free workplace policy? Can employers still maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace?

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 22, 2022

Last month, on July 13, 2022, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the “ Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022 ” (D.C. The District of Columbia legalized cannabis for medicinal purposes in 2010 and began to permit individuals to use the drug recreationally in 2015.

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Project CBD

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Despite the companies’ submitting the required data demonstrating the “reasonable expectation of safety under the recommended conditions of use,” the FDA rejected the applications, citing the drug preclusion clause. Available at: [link] Accessed October 17, 2022. Accessed October 17, 2022. February 2, 2022. May 26, 2022.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

Manager, Government Affairs and Policy – ( 2200008X ). The Manager, Government Affairs and Policy, under the direction of the Director of Government Affairs and Policy, assists the government relations and policy functions of the Commission and serves as a liaison across all levels of government. Description.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. Although provisions relating to possession are effective now, the employment-related provisions are not effective until July 1, 2022. Now is no different. Connecticut. Philadelphia.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Now, findings from a recent research study —published in the February 2022 volume of the International Journal of Drug Policy—support the theory. Many cannabis advocates have pointed to cannabis decriminalization and legalization as a means of freeing up resources for handling more serious, violent crimes.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2022

On June 7, 2022, the D.C. Council approved the Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022 (Act), now pending review and approval by Mayor Muriel Bowser by July 19, 2022. What is the “Safety-Sensitive” Position Exception Under the Act? Donna Glover. Reba Letsa. .”

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 3, 2020

The claimant, a licensed occupational therapist, tested positive for marijuana after submitting to a random drug test under the employer’s drug and alcohol testing policy. The Board found, and the court agreed, that the claimant was entitled to benefits because the employer did not prove the claimant violated any company policy.

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Project CBD

AUGUST 23, 2023

A leading California cannabis industry policy influencer, Devitt is currently Director of Regulatory Affairs at CannaCraft & March and Ash. 9 We cannot assume that these novel compounds are safe based on the safety profile of natural cannabinoids. .” Safety The Problem with Percentages As mentioned earlier, the 0.3

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

We will also discuss employment law best practices, focusing upon wage and hour compliance, COVID safety, workplace policy, and unionization. Thursday, February 17, 2022. Speakers will provide guidance on ways to equip employers with a better understanding of their obligations to their employees from a benefits perspective.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

Employers are not prohibited from establishing or enforcing drug testing policies, including drug-free workplace policies, or requiring a worker to disclose that they are a medical marijuana card holder. New Mexico. Since June 29, 2021, adult recreational use of marijuana has been legal in New Mexico.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 17, 2022

Members of the DC City Council recently voted 13 to zero to advance legislation, the Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022 , protecting those who use cannabis from facing discrimination in the workplace. The bill’s protections do not extend to employees whose “position is designated as safety sensitive.”

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 22, 2022

n the wake of a deadly spate of armed robberies at three cannabis retail stores which resulted in three deaths within four days, the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) will next week host an online roundtable to discuss safety at cannabis retailers. Tuesday, March 29, 2022 — 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Opportunity to Share and Influence.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

11, 2022.). Recently, however, the Supreme Court of Nevada upheld dismissal of an employee’s lawsuit, which claimed that his termination for testing positive for recreational cannabis violated the state’s lawful off-duty product law. Ceballos v. NP Palace, LLC , Aug.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

Nevada law says an employer cannot terminate someone “because the employee engages in the lawful use in [Nevada] of any product outside the premises of the employer during the employee’s nonworking hours if that use does not adversely affect the employee’s ability to perform his or her job or the safety of other employees.”. Tae Phillips.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. The analysis explores barriers to access, civil protections, affordability, health and social equity, and product safety, as well as penalties for detrimental policies. POSTED BY ANDREW COON ON FEBRUARY 22, 2022.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2021

Provisions regarding lawful possession go into effect July 1, 2021, but the provisions affecting employers will take effect next year on July 1, 2022. Employers must put such policies in writing and make them available to employees and prospective employees. Provisions Affecting Employers. There are certain exceptions.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 20, 2021

Maryland state lawmakers announced last week that the legislature will turn to the voters on the issue of cannabis policy reform by placing a marijuana legalization measure on the statewide ballot next year. Cannabis use has had a disparate impact on people of color for too long with no real impact on public safety,” Del.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 4, 2022

It is anticipated that the proposed regulations will become effective in fall 2022, if approved. All comments must be received by April 19, 2022, at 5 p.m. DCC develops and implements progressive cannabis policies with robust protections for public health, safety and the environment. How to submit a public comment.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Following the announcement of Velieva’s eligibility, Richardson took to Twitter to call out the Olympic Committee’s uneven enforcement of its drug policy. Sha’Carri Richardson (@itskerrii) February 14, 2022. Clearly communicate safety guidelines with staff so they know what to do in the event of a robbery.

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Dispensary Policy Retail Safety 98

Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

On July 6, 2022, Washington, D.C. The Medical Marijuana Self-Certification Temporary Amendment Act of 2022 currently permits D.C. This 90-day amendment expired in May 2022; however, seniors retain the self-certification option through the emergency law now in effect. ’s Medical Cannabis Program. .’s Following Aug.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 4, 2021

200625 which, effective January 1, 2022, prohibits employers from requiring prospective employees to undergo testing for the presence of marijuana as a condition of employment. On April 28, 2021, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney signed Bill No.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Committee members will advise Department of Cannabis Control on cannabis regulations and public policy. Applicants must submit a completed CAC application form and resume to CAC@cannabis.ca.gov by January 14, 2022, at 5 p.m. California’s cannabis departments seeks members for Cannabis Advisory Committee.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2022

The cannabis tax reform trailer bill will: Indefinitely suspend the cannabis cultivation tax effective July 1, 2022. The cannabis tax reform trailer bill will: Indefinitely suspend the cannabis cultivation tax effective July 1, 2022. Thank you, Nicole Elliott. DCC Director.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 11, 2022

The measure also calls on the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division , the state’s regulator of marijuana businesses, to “balance the amount of influence that the marijuana industry has” on pot-related policy and rulemaking. 2022 Regular Session. BILL SUMMARY. Improve Marijuana Industry Regulation. BILL SUMMARY.

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Veriheal

JUNE 30, 2023

A study investigated psilocybin’s effect on alcohol addiction, the FDA outlined best practices for future psychedelic research, and the NCAA is inching toward cannabis policy change. The document also addresses study participant safety emphasizing how psychedelics’ psychoactive effects increase the potential for abuse.

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Veriheal

MARCH 12, 2025

According to the Drug Policy Alliance , drug offenses are a leading cause of arrest in the United States. In 2022, Justice Mary McDade of the Illinois Appellate Court argued that the officer did not pull over the driver on suspicion that he was a drug courier but instead on the suspicion that the driver had smoked cannabis in the vehicle. .”

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2022

People are using these medicines; we have data that it’s safe, that there’s not a public health and safety risk in those cities that have decriminalized (them) so far. “So, the initiative that we’re proposing would make the facilitation, possession, (and) use no longer a crime,” Forester told Denver7.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Taken together, these changes in state law create potential difficulties for employers over enforcement of workplace drug policies—particularly when those policies are required by federal law. California is also poised to join the growing list of states protecting employees’ right to use marijuana recreationally while off-duty.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 16, 2023

As within the broader scope of player health and safety, we want to ensure every treatment at our disposal clears the appropriate medical standard for wider use.” In 2020 the NFL changed its drug testing policy, which was a significant development.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 6, 2022

POSTED ON MAY 5, 2022. Washington, DC: Legal marijuana states generated more revenue from retail cannabis sales than they did from alcohol sales, according to data provided by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP). NORML-Factsheet-Marijuana-Regulation-Impact-on-Health-Safety-and-Economy. billion last year.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

September 12, 2022. On May 25, 2022, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed “ The Rhode Island Cannabis Act ,” which grants adults aged 21 and older the right to possess and grow certain amounts of cannabis for recreational use. Retail sales are expected to begin as early as December 1, 2022. By Jennifer L.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2022

Beginning July 1, 2022, Connecticut’s law legalizing the recreational use of cannabis for adults 21 and over imposes new restrictions on employers while offering protections for employees who indulge. The policy must be made available to each employee prior to the employer taking adverse action against the employee.

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