State Policy Weekly Update 4/12/2023
NORML
APRIL 12, 2023
Highlights include: AR, CA, CO, ME, MD, MO, NH, PA, SC, and TX The post State Policy Weekly Update 4/12/2023 appeared first on NORML.
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NORML
APRIL 12, 2023
Highlights include: AR, CA, CO, ME, MD, MO, NH, PA, SC, and TX The post State Policy Weekly Update 4/12/2023 appeared first on NORML.
NORML
APRIL 7, 2020
Incidences of the vaping-related lung illness EVALI (e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury) are primarily concentrated to jurisdictions where adult-use cannabis consumption is prohibited, according to data published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open.
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NORML
APRIL 9, 2020
However, while we are living through the current pandemic consumers should be more mindful of day-to-day consumption practices. NORML Cannabis Policy Guidance Memo for Protecting Public Health During COVID-19 Crisis. States Taking Action to Ensure Uninterrupted Retail Access to Medical Cannabis During COVID-19 Outbreak.
NORML
MARCH 19, 2019
She generated international headlines when she opened the World Famous Cannabis Cafe in 2009, the nation’s first public-facing cannabis consumption lounge. “I would sum up our policy as ‘do the right thing’ Let’s create legal cannabis policy that acknowledges both science and reality,” Bacca says.
NORML
FEBRUARY 15, 2020
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. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical marijuana access. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of on-site consumption.
NORML
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
It also creates on-site consumption licenses for retail facilities to apply for. A framework for an ambitious social and economic equity program aimed to right the wrongs of the war on drugs is partially laid out in the CRTA. development and hiring programs.
NORML
JANUARY 24, 2019
Marijuana policy should be evidence based. Sixty-six percent of US adults believe that “the use of marijuana should be made legal,” according to national survey data compiled by the Gallup. The percentage is the highest ever reported by Gallup, which has been tracking Americans’ views on the subject of marijuana legalization since 1969.
Veriheal
JUNE 11, 2021
Through these conversations, I am able to capture first-hand stories about how current cannabis policy impacts their lives – both positively and negatively. For many patients, especially those in states where cannabis access has been extended to both medical and recreational markets, patients are now better served than they used to be.
NORML
MARCH 14, 2020
Veteran Access : HR 1647, the Veterans Equal Access Act, would allow V.A. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take.
Veriheal
MAY 12, 2023
Secret Service Revises Cannabis Employment Policy In order to keep up with the growing movement for cannabis legalization, several federal organizations have revised their cannabis policies. Last month, the USSS announced an update to its employment policy. Previously , the USSS took an age-based approach to its cannabis policy.
NORML
JANUARY 7, 2019
Since the passage of Proposition 1 , officially known as the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act , which legalized the sale, possession, consumption and cultivation of marijuana for adults 21 and up last November, members of Michigan NORML have encountered a new challenge: municipal opt-out.
Veriheal
MARCH 21, 2022
Cannabis companies that hire drivers to work for them—such as delivery services and goods transporters—are being advised by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish certain policies that can mitigate the risk of impaired driving, all the while ensuring that companies remain in alignment with state legalization laws.
NORML
MAY 20, 2019
Even though cannabis has been recreationally legal in the Battle Born State for nearly two years and Sin City has become a greenish gold mine of legal cannabis, many problems and societal penalties still arise with the use of it; no social consumption lounges being among the most glaring.
NORML
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
At the state level, activists in Florida and Missouri gathered in their state capitals along side state and local NORML chapters to lobby state lawmakers in favor of sensible marijuana policy reform. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. John Fetterman, Lt. CA resident? CT resident? Update : S. FL resident?
CannaMD
MARCH 19, 2020
To that, end we’ve organized official policies – including delivery details and more – for all Florida dispensaries , below. We pride ourselves on the cleanliness and sanitary conditions of our facilities and dispensaries and have an ongoing Safety Policy Plan to assure sanitary production facilities. COLUMBIA CARE.
NORML
JUNE 23, 2019
Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access at school. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 24, to expand access to medical cannabis in the state.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 10, 2021
Federal Policy – The Future of FDA and Cannabis Regulation. Category: Consumption Law | Federal Law | Medical/Healthcare/Access | Policy | Regulation law | Regulations | Webinar with CLE credit | Administrative Law. License: Access for 6 month(s) after program date. Duration: 1 Hour.
NORML
APRIL 5, 2019
Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 305, to permit qualified patients the ability to access medical cannabis preparations while in health care facilities. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of expanded medical access. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of social consumption. CA resident? CO resident?
Veriheal
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Does recreational cannabis legalization contribute to a spike in consumption? On the other hand, Martins and her team of researchers claim that legalization did not contribute to a rise in frequent cannabis consumption among the aforementioned groups since the year 2017. Non-Hispanic white (16.6-19.4%).
NORML
APRIL 12, 2019
At the state level, a bill to allow licensed social consumption spaces in Oregon was defeated for this year. Legislation is pending, House Bill 19-1230, to allow the social consumption of cannabis by adults in licensed and regulated establishments. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of social consumption sites.
NORML
JANUARY 4, 2019
Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Don Young (R-AK) re-introduced the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act, which protects those engaged in state-lawful medical marijuana programs from federal prosecution. Legislation is pending, HB 350, to expand medical cannabis access. Pennsylvania. NH resident? GA resident?
Veriheal
DECEMBER 14, 2021
After mapping the case counts alongside state cannabis policies, the team estimated the “relationship between states’ total 2019 EVALI cases and two mutually exclusive marijuana policy indicators”—the first being recreational and medical legalization, and the second being only medical legalization.
NORML
JANUARY 25, 2020
At a more local level, city council members in Springfield, Illinois approved the state’s first marijuana consumption space. 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. MD resident?
Veriheal
DECEMBER 9, 2021
When cannabis legalization began to gain ground and support, those who remained opposed to these policy changes touted claims that legalization would increase the risk of mental illness or even suicide among affected populations. We found that recreational marijuana access was associated with a 6.29 Singer et al.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 25, 2022
LAS VEGAS, NV – The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) will host two live webinars to assist applicants in understanding the application process for a cannabis consumption lounge license. Details of the webinars: Topic: Applying for a Cannabis Consumption Lounge License. Topic: Applying for a Cannabis Consumption Lounge License.
Veriheal
AUGUST 28, 2020
For many years those who have stood against the reform of cannabis laws have argued that decriminalization and/or legalization would lead to an increase in consumption among adolescents. According to this report, consumption among high school youth has declined since legalization has reached more states nationwide.
NORML
MAY 3, 2019
Governor Jay Inslee (D) of Washington signed legislation into law allowing medical cannabis to be accessed by patients on school grounds, and separate legislation allowing the production of industrial hemp in accordance with new federal hemp regulations. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of social consumption sites.
NORML
JUNE 28, 2019
Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access at school. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 305, to permit qualified patients the ability to access medical cannabis preparations while in health care facilities. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access in healthcare facilities.
The Blunt Truth
JANUARY 22, 2020
As a result, employers largely began to adopt policies that prohibited employees from using or being under the influence of alcohol (and drugs) while at work. Some employers have a bar with a server that tracks and monitors consumption.
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Develop a comprehensive marijuana policy that accounts for current laws in each state where your company operates. A zero-tolerance policy for marijuana may not be possible, depending on your state’s laws. However, the best marijuana policies will: Prohibit workers using marijuana in any form while at work. The Bottom Line.
NORML
AUGUST 1, 2019
NORML KC Continues Push to Expand Patient Access. “We want patients to be able to have access to their medicine so they don’t have to have any unnecessary burden.” “HB 3703 will ensure more patients have access to medicine which will have a positive impact on their lives.”
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 7, 2021
Consumption Lounges. This caused the state to pass Assembly Bill 341 in early June that allows adults 21 and older to purchase and consume adult-use cannabis products on-site at any licensed “cannabis consumption lounge.”. Local governments can enact policies restricting access to cannabis consumption lounges under this bill.”
NORML
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day. 2019 was a record year for marijuana reform, with more NORML chapters holding lobby days than ever before.
Veriheal
JUNE 28, 2022
South Dakota still has harsh penalties surrounding cannabis consumption, and its newly instated medical cannabis program remains heavily restricted. These policies have generally made it an unfriendly place for cannabis consumers. Medical cannabis consumption is not limited to smoking cannabis flower.
NORML
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 305, to permit qualified patients the ability to access medical cannabis preparations while in health care facilities. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of access in healthcare facilities. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. California. CA resident?
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 20, 2022
AUGUSTA – Today, the State of Maine’s Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) released a report examining how cannabis consumption, market dynamics, and health outcomes vary by geographic region, cannabis market, and other variables. led by Dr. Michael Sofis, a leading cannabis demand and consumption behavior researcher. “We
Veriheal
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
However, another stereotype-smashing study found that cannabis legalization is tied to lower obesity rates as more citizens and patients take to cannabis consumption. This is somewhat surprising given previous literature finding marijuana use is often associated with increased unhealthy food consumption and lethargy.” .
NORML
MARCH 1, 2019
House Bill 324 seeks to expand and facilitate patients’ access to medical cannabidiol (CBD) products. Update : The House Regulated Industries Low Thc Oil Access Subcommittee held another hearing on HB 324 on 2/27/2019, then the bill was approved by the full committee on 3/1/2019. GA resident? NM resident? NV resident?
Veriheal
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Let’s take a look at how businesses are parting ways with traditional “cannabis tests” as well as how legal access leads to fair employment opportunities for consumers alike. Additionally, it has sparked debates regarding jurisdiction, especially when cannabis possession or consumption crosses federal lines or properties.
Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
With the votes tallied, it appears that 13 municipalities voted in favor of initiatives to expand cannabis access that were on the ballot. Some of those municipalities voted to allow cannabis businesses for the first time, while others voted to expand legal access from only medical to adult use.
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 6, 2021
E-commerce Marketplace for Consumption Accessories. High Tide adds another top e-commerce platform to its portfolio which will now include 3 out of the top 5 most popular e-commerce platforms for consumption accessories globally totaling 91 million site visits in 2020, including 23 million associated with Daily High Club alone.
NORML
MARCH 22, 2019
Activists in Oregon have filed a 2020 ballot initiative with the Secretary of State that, if approved, would allow social cannabis consumption sites and protect consumers from employment discrimination. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. DE resident? HI resident? IL resident? MD resident?
CannaMD
MARCH 3, 2021
Law enforcement, policy makers, and public citizens have long debated how recreational marijuana legalization influences crime and public safety. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy , and PLOS One – discovering a buffer effect and decreased crime rates. Most existing research focuses on crime in legalized states.
The Cannigma
JUNE 12, 2022
Ukraine has an existing medical cannabis program, but product access is extremely limited. Police in Ukraine are known to be semi-tolerant or open to bribes to ignore cannabis consumption. Note that this information pre-dates the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine and may not be accurate to the experience of visitors today.
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