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.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The bill would prohibit employers terminating an employee for the employee’s lawful off-duty activities that are lawful under state law even if those activities are not lawful under federal law, such as consuming cannabis. CO resident? NJ resident? New Mexico.

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MJ Business Attorneys

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

The same day the SEC brought charges against Greenview the SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA) released an “Investor Alert” warning investors in marijuana-related companies of investment fraud and market manipulation. Protecting Marijuana Business Investors: Past, Current and Future.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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NORML

JUNE 10, 2019

Take action now and send a message to your member of Congress in support of the bipartisan Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act which would codify employment protections for federal workers into law.

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Chronic Pain Policy Packaging State Laws 158

NORML

APRIL 12, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. The measure would protect registered medical cannabis patients from employment discrimination by prohibiting employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 7, 2022

“Financial institutions providing banking services to legitimate and licensed cannabis businesses under state laws are subject to criminal prosecution under several federal statutes,” reads a statement from the office of Perlmutter. Due to the plant’s illegal status, banking cannabis business revenue can be tricky.

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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. Legislation is pending, S. 4522, to protect registered medical cannabis patients from employment discrimination. Update : H. MA resident? The bill now heads to the Senate.

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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?

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 5, 2022

Advocacy groups consider the move harassment of business owners. Law enforcement officers are carrying out raids in Topeka on shops selling cannabis products. The raids also frustrate advocates because some cannabis products already count as legal under state law. KCUR public radio has the story.

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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.

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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?

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

In both instances, the state Supreme Court ruled that federal law prohibiting marijuana preempted state law, meaning the employers were not obligated to pay for the medicine.

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NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. The measure would protect registered medical cannabis patients from employment discrimination by prohibiting employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law.

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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. MA resident? Click here to email your lawmakers in support of consumer employment protections.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 20, 2019

State laws regulating ownership and control items always must be taken into account, but the bottom line is that voting rights and economic rights are two very different things in cannabis businesses, just like anywhere else.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. The measure would protect registered medical cannabis patients from employment discrimination by prohibiting employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law.

Legislation 185

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 185

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.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 155

Veriheal

JANUARY 19, 2023

Board of Pharmacy Operated Outside of Its Authority The latest rolling by Judge Joe Hardy, however, establishes that the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy did not hold the authority to regulate cannabis under state law and ordered the agency to remove cannabis’s listing from the state’s CSA.

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Research and Development Medicine Cannabis Advocacy 98

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?

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 190

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Chu also noted that he was among the leaders of a health advocacy group that has lobbied against cannabis businesses in Marin. Four people shared their opinions with the council during a public hearing on Wednesday, including Kelsey Fernandez, a member of the youth advocacy group Marin Healthy Partnerships.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 9, 2021

Unlike New Orleans’ municipal ordinance, the new state law neither provides relief for those with prior convictions nor does it eliminate fines for those who possess small quantities of the plant. “The time to end the criminalization of cannabis possession is now.”. Source: [link].

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MMJ Recs

MAY 3, 2024

Legal Protection In addition to medical benefits, renewing medical marijuana cards provides patients with legal protection under Arkansas state law. Adherence to Program Regulations Adherence to program regulations is essential for maintaining compliance with state law.

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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.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 21, 2022

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. You will work across all 50 states, starting with ~20 states prioritized for 2022, and lead the advocacy, legislative and regulatory work within each state.

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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. Licensed and member in good standing with state bar. Stellar advocacy skills.

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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. The measure would allow Virginia’s licensed practitioners to recommend and pharmaceutical processors to dispense full therapeutic-strength medical cannabis oil. VA resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 202

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

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

House Bill 1089 would prohibit employers terminating an employee for the employee’s lawful off-duty activities that are lawful under state law even if those activities are not lawful under federal law, such as consuming marijuana. Send a message to your representatives in support of the MORE Act now.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 31, 2021

Breer’s bipolar disorder and mental health conditions qualified him for the state’s medical-marijuana program. But although the young man’s cannabis use was now fully compliant with state law, his probation was revoked after he tested positive for THC. However, that’s not what the case is really about,” he continued.

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 15, 2021

Before going deeper into it, make sure you have the license to operate legally in the state you are living in. Know your State Laws. State laws govern whether you can ope rate your cannabis growing business. And different states have different approaches to that.

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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?

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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 Even the states with the highest grades have areas for improvement.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

On February 19 , join Colorado NORML in lobbing for a bill to prohibit an employer from terminating an employee for the employee’s lawful off-duty activities that are lawful under state law even if those activities are not lawful under federal law, such as cannabis consumption. Memphis NORML Lobby Day.

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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. For fiscal year 2021, that 20 percent share of cannabis excise revenue ($112.37

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