Cannabis Law Report

JULY 12, 2022

In its continuing series of whitepapers, the EveryLibrary Institute has created the “Cannabis Tax Policy and Libraries” whitepaper (July 2022) to help inform library leaders and public policy stakeholders about the role that revenue from recreational cannabis should have in supporting public libraries as community anchor institutions.

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Veriheal

APRIL 12, 2022

New Mexico’s Recreational Adult-Use Cannabis Market Already Seeing Great Success. Recreational cannabis sales kicked off in New Mexico on April 1st with a blazing success. Cannabis dispensaries across the state of New Mexico welcomed recreational cannabis customers 21 years and older into their stores for the first time.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. 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 Pennsylvania State Rep.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2021

–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #adultusecannabisvistaca –The Cake House Vista was granted their recreational cannabis license today to sell to any customer aged 21 and older! These veterans no longer have the barrier of entry or fear of VA Benefit reprisal that they have historically faced with outdated medical policies.”.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Israel has announced that they plan to legalize recreational cannabis within 9 months. Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn stated that Israel is planning on legalizing recreational cannabis while balancing “liberalism and responsibility”. . What are the Proposed Recreational Legalization Recommendations?

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Canna Care Docs

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Potential implications of rescheduling cannabis It’s important to keep in mind that rescheduling does not legalize cannabis outright for recreational use. Rescheduling would ease those research barriers, improving access to data and education around the plant and opening the door to fully explore the medical benefits cannabis could provide.

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NORML

APRIL 7, 2020

In jurisdictions where cannabis is legally regulated, consumers gravitate toward the above-ground retail marketplace where they can access lab-tested products manufactured by licensed businesses.” Commenting on the findings, NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri said, “These findings come as little surprise.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 28, 2021

The November 2020 election was a great win for advocates for cannabis legal reform , with four states voting to legalize recreational cannabis, joining the 11 other states that have decriminalized recreational cannabis use. What Recreational Cannabis Means for Employment. 12114(a); 29 U.S.C. § Emphasis added by Veriheal. .

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2020

In Indianapolis on January 29, a quiet, eager audience of nurses give their rapt attention to Jason Straw as he takes center stage at the 2020 ISNA Policy Conference. ISNA 2020 POLICY CONFERENCE AGENDA, Jason Straw- Cannabis Policy. ISNA 2020 POLICY CONFERENCE AGENDA, Jason Straw- Cannabis Policy. PURPOSE : .

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Veriheal

JANUARY 26, 2021

The 2021 legislative session is set to see some changes to cannabis policy. Activists and organizers supporting a change in Washington’s cannabis policy are hoping to tackle some key issues such as adult-use home cultivation, social equality, medical cannabis excise tax, and establishing a cannabis commission.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

In this blog, we’re discussing the past, present, and future of Iowa medical marijuana laws — exploring its history, laws, regulations, patient access, and the evolving role it plays in the state’s healthcare system. For decades, cannabis was strictly prohibited for both medical and recreational use.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Does recreational cannabis legalization contribute to a spike in consumption? Enactment of recreational cannabis laws is often framed as an issue of social and racial justice,” noted Martins, who is also director of Columbia’s Substance Use Epidemiology Unit. Historically, regulation and criminalization of substances in the U.S.

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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.

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Veriheal

APRIL 11, 2024

Now, more than 90% of citizens believe that the substance should be legal for medicinal and recreational use, something that would have seemed astonishing even a mere decade ago. Policies like telemedicine, curbside pickup, and cannabis delivery made marijuana products more accessible and affordable to countless Americans.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 15, 2022

The state has introduced a new program to compensate Maine cities and towns for costs they incur when opting to permit recreational, adult-use cannabis businesses. The Office of Cannabis Policy last week announced the launch of an online portal Maine municipalities can use to obtain reimbursement for up to $20,000 of those costs.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

This data helps Californians understand the work we have ahead of us in realizing the promises of cannabis legalization, including supporting access to a safe, legal, and equitable cannabis market across the state and combating the unregulated, illicit market”. Gavin Newsom’s May Revision Budget Proposal includes a one-time $20.5

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Veriheal

JULY 21, 2023

Trulieve gathered petition signatures to put recreational cannabis on Florida’s 2024 ballot, Germany released a legalization bill draft, and a bipartisan push aims to fix the Department of Defense’s hiring problem. Florida Takes Important First Step in Fight for Recreational Use—So, What Now? Florida Rep.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 23, 2019

Kleiman was probably the most influential scholar on cannabis policy. For just a few of his greatest (and most accessible) hits, check out the following: “ We’re Legalizing Weed Wrong ” (Top 10 list for Slate). Kleiman left at a very interesting time for cannabis policy in the United States. Which Drugs Should be Legalized?

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 29, 2022

Council unanimously approved emergency legislation on Tuesday that will effectively create a recreational marijuana market by allowing people to self-certify themselves as medical cannabis patients and access dispensaries—without needing to get a recommendation from a doctor. Marijuana Moment. The Washington, D.C.

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WeedAdvisor

JUNE 12, 2019

Despite the fact the recreational marijuana makes it easily accessible by all, it has devastating effects on the medical market. According to the Tampa Bay Times , recreational legalization cuts well-established medical marijuana programs off at the knees. WeedAdvisor’s Ability to Resolve Policy Issues. . Disparities.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Assessment of Recreational Cannabis Dispensaries’ Compliance With Underage Access and Marketing Restrictions in California. The increasing availability of cannabis to adults through legalization of recreational cannabis dispensaries (RCDs) raises concerns regarding underage access and exposure to products and marketing.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Understanding MMJ regulations on a state-by-state basis is essential for both patients seeking access to MMJ and the businesses and professionals operating within this industry. The state has a comprehensive MMJ program and has expanded to include recreational cannabis. Nebraska: Nebraska has strict marijuana laws and no MMJ program.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 22, 2020

Employers considering a tolerant attitude towards recreational cannabis in the workplace should consider safety hazards and legal liabilities. 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. Young on January 22, 2020.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

As the tentacles of the federal policy of cannabis prohibition run deep into nearly every sector of American public policy, a new voice emerged to call for clarity regarding state-legal cannabis marketplaces: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Cannabis businesses ought to be held to the same standards as other commercial enterprises.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 24, 2024

Today we’ll take a closer look at the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program, giving Michigan citizens all the info they need about accessing MMJ in the state. The state legalized medical marijuana in 2008, establishing a framework for patients to access cannabis for therapeutic purposes.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

states and the District of Columbia currently have legal cannabis, medical or recreational. Despite this massive shift in cannabis policy, however, a few states are still dragging their feet on cannabis legalization. It prohibits cannabis possession, use, purchase, sale, or cultivation, whether for recreation or medical purposes.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

However, although recreational cannabis is legal, there are some cities and counties throughout the state that have made it very hard (or nearly impossible) for recreational marijuana users to buy cannabis products. Which California cities don’t have recreational marijuana retailers? Shasta Lake. Sonoma County (Unincorporated).

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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.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 17, 2019

Without access to banks, many cannabis companies, including growers and retailers, face a significant burden operating as cash-only businesses. Paul Weinstein, a senior policy adviser with Promontory, said that he was both “sort of surprised and not surprised” by the findings. Bankers are a fairly conservative lot,” he said.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 20, 2020

The recreational marijuana proposal has been passed by the voters of Michigan in November. Today’s article is going to answer some of the questions related to the latest recreational marijuana law. Understanding the Difference Between Recreational and Medical Marijuana. Youth Access to Marijuana. Marijuana – What Is It?

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Understanding the specifics of Ohio’s medical cannabis legislation is crucial to appreciating the strides made in facilitating patient access to this alternative form of medicine. Historically associated with recreational drug use, cannabis faced prejudice that hindered its recognition as a legitimate medicine.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

A team of researchers wanted to assess the impact of recreational cannabis legalization on obesity, beginning by stating, “obesity in the US arguably constitutes the most significant health epidemic over the past century.” Adult-use Legalization is Associated with Decreased Levels of Obesity. from 2000-2020. .

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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.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 22, 2023

The extension comes on the heels of the spring legislative session and the failed cannabis omnibus, which included curbside pickup provisions for medical patients and recreational consumers, as well as drive-through operations. This is the second extension of the variance that has been permitting curbside pickup since January.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal Cannabis has deep historical roots in Bolivia, where it has been traditionally used in various cultural and medicinal contexts. Cannabis policy in Bolivia Bolivia enforces strict penalties for cannabis-related offenses.

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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. With the “green wave” gaining momentum, our perceptions and policies concerning cannabis are on the verge of historic change.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 30, 2024

Veterans and Prescription Cannabis While veterans are in favor of medicinal and legal marijuana, many of them still lack adequate access to it. Congressional lawmakers, who are working on bills that would allow veterans to use cannabis and psychedelics in therapeutic settings, are concerned about this VA policy.

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