The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Following the death of a cannabis industry worker in Massachusetts (see our report here ), the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a hazard alert letter to the facility, citing “occupational quantities of whole and ground cannabis.” AND FINALLY.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 17, 2022

The bill contains exceptions for safety-sensitive positions and federal government workers. As we reported earlier, the government is giving away plants to jump-start those backyard gardens. district of columbia. Private companies would be barred from firing employees who test positive for cannabis under a new bill passed by the D.C.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 19, 2022

371 would do, but says he still has concerns about public safety and the effect on young people. Governor John Carney (D) has still not signed the bill, nor has he indicated whether he will sign it. He stated that he supports decriminalizing, which he says H.B. The saga of legal cannabis in Ohio continues.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

DCC needs to present a report to the Governor by July 1, 2022 that outlines the steps necessary for the incorporation of hemp products (and cannabis products with hemp cannabinoids) into the cannabis supply chain. 2022 brings four significant deadlines for California cannabis license applicants.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 12, 2024

In January 2022, a devastating incident shook the U.S. It demonstrates the urgent need for increased awareness and safety measures to protect workers in this evolving field. Here’s what happened and what it could mean for the future of cannabis cultivation safety. By January 2022, her respiratory issues had worsened.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2022

08 June 2022. Class action claims, given the number of potential class members who may potentially recover, raise the stakes of litigation resulting from product safety issues. by Ethan R. Duane Morris LLP. In addition, there also may be regulatory action taken and statutory fines imposed.

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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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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

AUGUST 25, 2022

8, 2022 at 10 am. 8, 2022, starting at 10 am. The advisory committee is tasked with advising DCC on the development of relevant standards and regulations for commercial cannabis businesses, including those necessary to protect public health and safety. Cannabis Advisory Committee meeting . When : Sept.

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The Blunt Truth

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.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

January 14, 2022. The Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA), among other things, consolidates the licensure and regulation of commercial medicinal and adult-use cannabis activities and requires the Department of Cannabis Control to administer its provisions. Introduced by Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry.

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Indeed, by 2022, it is expected to be a $22 billion per year industry. We have had inquiries about whether the Department of Transportation-regulated safety-sensitive employees can use CBD products. As we reported here , the CBD craze is sweeping the nation.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 4, 2022

CCB Summary Suspension - March 4, 2022 (for release). This resulted in Public Health and Safety Bulletin 2022-01 issued by the CCB on March 4, 2022. This is the first summary suspension issued by the CCB in 2022. Board Agents cited other significant deficiencies at the facility.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Cannabis may be on the 2022 ballot in Nebraska. Could cannabis be on the 2022 ballot in Nebraska? Although many CBD products are available for pets, owners have questions about how to administer them and their overall safety. New York adds more members to its cannabis board. California proposes new marijuana rules.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

billion in 2022, rising to USD$3.9 New Yorkers should expect a ‘nation-leading’ model for marijuana legalization that focuses on racial justice, consumer safety, economic growth and a systematic deconstruction of the illicit market, says the lead sponsor of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), State Senator Liz Krueger.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Health and Safety Advisory: DJR Colorado, LLC (DBA High Level Health). February 2, 2022 ? The CDPHE and DOR deem it a threat to public health and safety when marijuana is found to have Total Yeast and Mold levels above the acceptable limits established in Colorado Marijuana Rule 4?115.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Feb 20, 2022 | 8:45 AM. The State Department of Public Safety and the attorney general’s office have taken the position that the cards aren’t valid for people who aren’t tribal members. As reported. Fargo, ND, USA / The Mighty 790 KFGO | KFGO. PIERRE, S.D. –

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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. .” What Should Employers Do Now?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

POSTED ON AUGUST 18, 2022. A researcher affiliated with the University of California, San Diego examined county-level data from Colorado to assess the relationship between retail cannabis stores and trends in traffic safety.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 18, 2022

Observational Data Collected On Long-term Consumption of Oral C BD Shows No Correlation To Safety Issues Raised by FDA. The study was completed on March 22, 2022, and involved 1,061 participants, providing a 98% power rating on its results, which is statistically significant. The methods for both phases were the same.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 22, 2022

MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACCESS AND PATIENT SAFETY, INC. August 22, 2022 (Harrisburg, PA) — Medical Marijuana Access and Patient Safety, Inc. August 22, 2022 (Harrisburg, PA) — Medical Marijuana Access and Patient Safety, Inc.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 18, 2022

NEW STUDY DEMONSTRATES CBD’S STRONG SAFETY PROFILE , AMPLIFIES CALLS FOR FDA REGULATION. Observational Data Collected On Long-term Consumption of Oral C BD Shows No Correlation To Safety Issues Raised by FDA. The second cohort included an additional 222 individuals taking CBD produced by an additional five companies.

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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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The Blunt Truth

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. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill that legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 14, 2022

With a new year, comes a new legislative session, which started on January 10, 2022 here in Washington state. In Washington, we have short sessions (60 days) in even-numbered years and longer sessions (105 days) in odd-numbered years, so in 2022 there will be a short session. HB 1667 -? HB 1668 and companion bill SB 5547 -?

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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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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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Project CBD

AUGUST 23, 2023

8 Safety Issues Associated with Synthetic Cannabinoids This new generation of designer drugs is reminiscent of “Spice,” “K2,” and other synthetic cannabinoids that emerged in the illicit drug market in the early 2000s. 9 We cannot assume that these novel compounds are safe based on the safety profile of natural cannabinoids. .”

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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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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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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 25, 2022

Based on that, you might think the Food and Drug Administration regulates them, to ensure safety and efficacy. However, prospects in the Senate, where both the majority leader and minority leader are against legalization, are less promising. CBD products sit on store shelves pretty much everywhere. But, you’d be wrong.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

A new law in Philadelphia that keeps employers from making people take pre-hire cannabis tests goes into effect starting in January 2022. Jobs where an employee can significantly impact the health or safety of other employees or members of the public. Pennsylvania currently allows medical marijuana for certain conditions.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 1, 2022

By Howard Husock New York Post November 30, 2022 New York’s Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act passed more than a year and a half ago, but even as illegal weed shops and public puffing proliferate, the Cannabis Control Board has yet to adopt final regulations.

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TheAnswerPage

JULY 17, 2022

The analysis attempted to establish the safety and efficacy of the CBD products, and to determine if there is enough evidence to assume any difference in efficacy between CBD-rich extracts compared to purified CBD products.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 11, 2024

Wells in November 2022. They have an excellent track record of success, customer service, and public safety at their dispensary in downtown Chicago. Green Rose Lincolnwood is open seven days a week from 9 a.m.-10 with free parking. The Chicago-based company opened its flagship store in Chicago in the River North neighborhood at 612 N.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 24, 2022

Test Designated Positions generally carry safety or security responsibilities tied to the Forest Service mission. Job functions associated with TDPs relate to public health and safety, the protection of life and property, law enforcement, or national security. Monday, August 22, 2022. Email: hrm_contact_center@usda.gov.

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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. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill that legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older.

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