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Intoxicating Hemp Swindle

Project CBD

A new study from an industry advocacy group in California examines the content of dozens of unregulated intoxicating “hemp” products that are easily available in the Golden State despite being banned by state law. The study, entitled The Great Hemp Hoax , was released Feb. Theres no ambiguity or loophole.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/14/20

NORML

Legislation is pending, HB 2097 / SB 2024, which would authorize licensed medical cannabis facilities to sell edible products. This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. HI resident? Update : H. MA resident?

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/29/20

NORML

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. The measure prohibits the release of past records for any marijuana offense that is no longer defined as a crime under state law.

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The Week in Weed: February 9, 2024

The Blunt Truth

Texas state law prohibits cities from refusing to enforce drug laws, so these municipalities may have to backtrack. Our local policies are perfectly legal: we stopped wasting taxpayer dollars to test alleged marijuana for THC content. Representative Greg Casar (D-TX) took to X to share his views.

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Marijuana Laws Impacting Employers Spread Like a Weed in 2021: A Year in Review

The Blunt Truth

Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. At that time, many employers will be prohibited from taking certain actions in the absence of clear policies addressing marijuana use or evidence of impairment.

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New California Law Ends Employer Queries on Previous Marijuana Use

Veriheal

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.

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Illinois Police Can Search Vehicles Based On Raw Cannabis Smell

Veriheal

This decision diverts from a previous ruling by the court in September 2024, which initially found that the smell of burnt cannabis is not sufficient grounds for searching a vehicle. According to the Drug Policy Alliance , drug offenses are a leading cause of arrest in the United States.