NORML

JUNE 17, 2019

However, since 2014, members of Congress have passed annual spending bills that included a provision protecting those who engage in the state-sanctioned use and dispensing of medical cannabis from undue prosecution by the Department of Justice.

Marijuana 253

Marijuana History State Laws Programs 253

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 9, 2021

Under the city’s previous policy, police issued summons for minor marijuana possession offenses. Under the new policy, all fines are waived and anyone ticketed will receive a “prospective pardon.” The new depenalization policy takes effect on September 15. Those facing pending charges will also have their cases set aside.

Policy 105

Policy Marijuana Decriminalization State Laws 105

NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. 4522 was approved by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on 3/9/20. 4524 was approved by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on 3/9/20. Update : H.

Legislation 206

Legislation Access Patients THC 206

NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Under existing state law, medical cannabis oil may contain no more than five percent THC, greatly restricting its therapeutic potential and medical efficacy. Legislation is pending, House Bill 459, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. VA resident?

Legislation 197

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 197

NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Medical marijuana is currently legal in 31 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, and Guam, and 46 states have some form of medical marijuana law ; however, it remains illegal under federal law.

Chronic Pain 175

Chronic Pain Legislation Treatment State Laws 175

NORML

APRIL 12, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. The measure would prohibit employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law.

Legislation 163

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 163

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. Click here to email your member of Congress and urge them to join the Cannabis Caucus. Pennsylvania.

Legislation 114

Legislation Clinical Trials Research and Development Access 114

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. Here’s what’s currently on the books so far: Virginia 2020 Cannabis Lobby Day.

Legislation 130

Legislation Decriminalization Patients Policy 130

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

“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 ASA examines medical cannabis law efficacy. TOP FIVE KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE 2021 STATE OF THE STATES REPORT.

Access 98

Access Law Patients Programs 98

NORML

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

2318 would allow for expedited expungement of records for those previously convicted of a marijuana crime upon passage of decriminalization or legalization measures in the state of New Jersey, as long as those past violations are no longer considered a crime under state law.

Legalization 188

Legalization Legislation Patients Decriminalization 188

NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical expansion. Senate Bill 45 would amend certain marijuana penalties for juvenile offenders. HI resident?

Legislation 193

Legislation Banking Hemp Compliance 193

NORML

MAY 3, 2019

LD 991 also seeks to expunge the records of those convicted of marijuana related offenses that are no longer defined as criminal under state law. This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against prospective employees who legally consume cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law.

Legislation 180

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 180

NORML

JANUARY 25, 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. Chairmain’s bill : The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act (HR 3884 / S.

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Legislation Decriminalization Safety Cultivation 170

SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

and trigger resentencing for all those who remain federally incarcerated on non-violent, cannabis-only offenses for activity now legal under state laws,” the letter continues. Advocacy Groups Also Petition Biden For Pardons. Advocacy Groups Also Petition Biden For Pardons. NORML Praises Leaders In Congress.

Advocacy 52

Advocacy Policy Cannabis State Laws 52

NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. The measure would prohibit employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law.

Legislation 180

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 180

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 9, 2021

State law doesn’t prohibit the new licensees from unloading for millions of dollars and potentially “giving it away to the white boys again,” one critic said. Read here (paywall).

State Laws 105

State Laws Law Cannabis Advocacy 105

NORML

MAY 24, 2019

This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against prospective employees who legally consume cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. Legislation is pending, AB 132, to protect cannabis consumers from employment discrimination. NV resident? OR resident?

Legislation 182

Legislation Hemp Access Patients 182

NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

The measure would prohibit employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. Legislation has been introduced in Oklahoma, Senate Bill 325, to restrict access to medical cannabis in the state. OK resident? AK resident?

Legislation 178

Legislation Decriminalization Access Therapy 178

MMJ Recs

MAY 9, 2024

Understanding State Laws: While medical marijuana is legal in many states, the specific regulations governing its use can vary widely. Veterans’ Access to Medical Marijuana The benefits of medical cannabis for veterans are many, but access to medical marijuana for veterans has been a topic of ongoing debate and advocacy.

Research and Development 52

Research and Development Therapy Clinical Trials Treatment 52

NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of expungement expansion. Update : SB 45 was reported out of the House Health and Human Services Committee on 6/27/19.

Legislation 110

Legislation Access Decriminalization Patients 110

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 21, 2022

The State Government Affairs Lead will oversee MAPS PBC’s policy efforts at the state level. Most importantly, you will be responsible for the dynamic work of ensuring state-level legal access to FDA-approved psychedelic medications, beginning with MDMA for the treatment of PTSD. Key Responsibilities.

Advocacy 52

Advocacy Therapy Clinical Trials Environment 52

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Understand and monitor local ordinances, state laws and other regulations in Michigan and other emerging markets. Develop and maintain strong relationships within the industry as well as local and state personnel. Provide details of various regulations, procedures, and/or policies to employees and stakeholders as necessary.

Advocacy 52

Advocacy Environment Policy Compliance 52

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 2149, to amend the definition of “cannabis” under the 2010 voter-approved medical marijuana law. This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against prospective employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. NV resident?

Legislation 188

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 188

NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

“This would be a big deal in terms of changing our policies to follow states like Colorado, Washington, California, that we’ve seen move forward ending prohibition, not only stopping the arrests, as we’ve done significantly in Illinois with our decriminalization laws, but to open up the marketplace.”

Decriminalization 130

Decriminalization Patients Legislation Law 130

NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Update : SF 1070 was heard by the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Finance and Policy on 3/21. DE resident? MN resident?

Legislation 149

Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 149

NORML

MAY 17, 2019

LD 991 also seeks to expunge the records of those convicted of marijuana related offenses that are no longer defined as criminal under state law. This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against prospective employees who legally consume cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law.

Legislation 149

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 149

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The more wide-ranging bill (H 174/S 72), which a spokesperson said is a priority for House Speaker Ron Mariano, addresses aspects of state laws that cannabis regulators and industry entrepreneurs have been increasingly vocal about taking issue with. Sonia Chang-Diaz, co-chair of the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, said.

Seed-To-Sale 52

Seed-To-Sale Consumption Compliance Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2022

The requirement, which appears in a set of draft rules for the regulatory framework of the state’s adult-use or recreational marijuana program, “would needlessly expose customers and workers in the cannabis industry to privacy-violating tracking and data collection,” the ACLU said in a letter to the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy this week.

Dispensary 52

Dispensary Policy Data Retail 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 13, 2019

Kays advises and represents employers in a broad range of employment law matters arising under federal and state laws. She is experienced in litigating federal and state court cases involving the defense of employment discrimination claims, wrongful discharge, and retaliation matters. During law school, Ms.

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Marijuana Policy Advocacy State Laws 45

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 29, 2019

An-Chi Tsou is the principal at Tsou Consulting, LLC, specializing in state and local regulatory and legislative compliance, guidance, and advocacy. As most people know, state law provides very generous authority to local jurisdictions regarding operational requirements and standards.

Law 45

Law Policy Programs Topical 45

NORML

MAY 31, 2019

This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against prospective employees who legally consume cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. Legislation is pending, AB 132, to protect cannabis consumers from employment discrimination. NV resident? OR resident? 6073 and H.

Legislation 115

Legislation Banking Access Hemp 115

MMJ Recs

MAY 3, 2024

Healthcare Landscape Changes Shifts in insurance coverage, healthcare policies, and access to traditional treatments may influence patient decisions regarding medical marijuana renewal. Legal Protection In addition to medical benefits, renewing medical marijuana cards provides patients with legal protection under Arkansas state law.

Marijuana 52

Marijuana Treatment Compliance Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2022

A 2019 state law permits those convicted of marijuana-specific activities which have since been decriminalized or legalized to submit a written request to the court to have those records sealed. Local officials in Clark County (population: 2.2 million) have awarded $1.2

Decriminalization 97

Decriminalization Programs Collective Cannabis 97

NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Additionally, Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced The Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act to explicitly bar federal agencies from discriminating against workers solely because of their status as a cannabis consumer, or due to testing positive for marijuana use on a workplace drug test.

Legislation 157

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 157

Puff Puff Post

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Colleges are becoming a battleground in the conflict between federal and state marijuana laws as students who use medical pot challenge decades-old campus drug policies. In states where medical marijuana is legal , students disciplined for using it are taking their schools to court. HARTFORD, Conn.

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Policy Chronic Pain State Laws Recreational 40

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

The HR representative told Barbuto that ASM “follow[s] federal law, not state law” in explaining why she was not being accommodated. Was Barbuto wrongfully terminated in violation of public policy by ASM for her use of medical marijuana? Analysis. (I) 1] (1) handicap discrimination, in violation of G. 2] Barbuto , p.

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Policy Safety Law Patients 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2022

In 1994, Nixon’s domestic policy chief was quoted saying, “We knew we couldn’t make it illegal to be either against the war or Black, but by getting the public to associate the hippies with marijuana and Blacks with heroin, and then criminalizing both heavily, we could disrupt those communities. Did we know we were lying about the drugs?

Programs 52

Programs Policy State Laws Cultivation 52