Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2021

He added the UK’s drug policy is “hopelessly out of date,” as it’s still governed by the infamous 1971 Misuse of Drugs Act. While he was once in favour of a “zero-tolerance” policy when top politicians, including Boris Johnson and Barack Obama, admit past drug use, his opinion has since altered.

Policy 105

Policy Chronic Pain Medicine Therapy 105

NORML

JUNE 14, 2019

Ohio’s State Medical Board denied petitions to add depression, insomnia and opioid use disorder to the state’s list of medical cannabis qualifying conditions. 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. Update : S.

Legislation 181

Legislation Banking Access Hemp 181

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Regulators in Iowa added two new medical cannabis qualifying conditions to the current list, ulcerative colitis (effective immediately), and severe pediatric autism with self-injurious or aggressive behaviors (effective 4/2/19). AZ resident? Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical expansion. Connecticut. CT resident?

Legislation 192

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 192

Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued warning letters to three unnamed companies that advertised their CBD-infused products as treatments or cure for serious medical conditions. These warning letters are nothing new.

Compliance 80

Compliance Compliance CBD Food 80

NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Enacted in 1986, the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program made it a condition for employment that all civilian employees at executive branch agencies be prohibited from using federally illegal substances on or off duty. A recent American Legion poll found that one in five veterans use marijuana to alleviate a medical condition.

Chronic Pain 198

Chronic Pain Legislation Treatment State Laws 198

NORML

MAY 24, 2019

Governor Jared Polis (D) of Colorado signed legislation into law that allows physicians to recommend medical cannabis for any condition for which an opiate would otherwise be prescribed. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 236, to allow qualifying patients with certain debilitating conditions to use and safely access medical cannabis.

Legislation 191

Legislation Hemp Access Patients 191

MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

It’s essential to be aware of the specific laws in your state to remain in compliance. Alaska: Alaska has a robust MMJ program, allowing for the use of medical marijuana for qualifying conditions. Arizona: Arizona has a well-established MMJ program that covers various qualifying conditions, with strict possession limits.

Law 98

Law Marijuana Programs Conditions 98

NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

Senator Anna Wishart (D) has re-introduced legislation, LB 110, to allow qualifying patients with certain debilitating conditions to use and safely access medical cannabis. Senate Bill 19-013 would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy for any condition for which an opiate would otherwise be prescribed. AR resident?

Legislation 189

Legislation Decriminalization Access Therapy 189

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2022

The lack of robust research on cannabis products, cannabis as a therapy and dependence or addiction to cannabis heightens the challenge of developing sound policies on the use of cannabis in health care facilities. There is very little scientific evidence for the efficacy of marijuana in treating certain medical conditions.

Research and Development 98

Research and Development Policy Patients Compliance 98

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2020

1 deadline to train managers and employees under a new compliance and safety program that is the first of its kind in the nation. The state’s Responsible Vendor Training Program is designed to support licensee compliance and enhance the safety of customers and employees. Seed-to-sale tracking compliance. Read the full article.

Compliance 59

Compliance Compliance Programs Seed-To-Sale 59

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2022

This comes as respondents to Ogletree Deakins’ recent survey report, Strategies and Benchmarks for the Workplace: Ogletree’s Survey of Key Decision-Makers , indicated that keeping up with marijuana laws is already one of the most challenging areas of multi-jurisdictional compliance for employers.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Marijuana Safety 52

The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Develop a comprehensive marijuana policy that accounts for current laws in each state where the employer operates, which prohibits employees from using or being under the influence of marijuana (or any illegal drug) while working. random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, etc.), random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, etc.),

Marijuana 111

Marijuana Policy Safety THC 111

NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Senate Bill 34 would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Update : SB 34 is scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Governance and Finance Committee on 3/20 at 9:30am in room 112. CA resident?

Legislation 175

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 175

NORML

APRIL 12, 2019

Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 516, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 45, to amend certain marijuana penalties for juvenile offenders.

Legislation 180

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 180

NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Senate Bill 34 would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. CA resident? HI resident? HI resident? KS resident?

Legislation 193

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 193

NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Senate Bill 34 would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. CA resident? DE resident? HI resident? HI resident?

Legislation 166

Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 166

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2022

Drug Enforcement and Policy Center, August, 2022. As a condition of safe harbor, require financial institutions to demonstrate compliance with anti-discrimination laws such as the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Promote compliance with state and local regulatory requirements regarding business ownership. Cat Packer.

Banking 98

Banking Access Research and Development Compliance 98

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

Manager, Government Affairs and Policy – ( 2200008X ). The Manager, Government Affairs and Policy, under the direction of the Director of Government Affairs and Policy, assists the government relations and policy functions of the Commission and serves as a liaison across all levels of government. Description.

Policy 52

Policy Packaging Legislation Compliance 52

The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Effective January 1, 2022, most Philadelphia employers will be prohibited from requiring prospective employees to undergo testing for the presence of marijuana as a condition of employment. Currently, only New York City and Nevada have similar drug testing restrictions, but we expect this trend to continue.

Marijuana 111

Marijuana Safety Environment Conditions 111

Veriheal

JULY 16, 2020

Despite the novelty of its drug policy findings, the document has gone largely unnoticed by reform advocates and the media. The panel, led by Jake Leinenkugel (a presidential nominee), asserted that psychedelics, such as MDMA and psilocybin, as well as cannabis, present promising ways to treat mental health conditions among military veterans.

Research and Development 97

Research and Development Clinical Trials Treatment Compliance 97

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 17, 2022

Yesterday, the Cannabis Control Board approved 52 adult-use conditional cultivation licenses , which means the approved businesses can start growing cannabis for the upcoming adult-use market. An adult-use conditional cultivator license is valid for no more than two years, expiring at the latest on June 30, 2024.

Conditions 52

Conditions Cultivation Banking Business 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

What rights do Connecticut employers have if they have a drug-free workplace policy? In the case of a job applicant, an employer can rescind an offer or a conditional job offer if an applicant tests positive for recreational marijuana so long as the employer makes the policy available to the applicant at the time of offer.

Recreational 105

Recreational Legalization Marijuana Policy 105

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 14, 2022

CCB Workshop on Conditional License & Consumption Lounges. Proposed Changes on Conditional licenses ; Proposed Changes on Consumption Lounges : Social equity methodology : Remediation : Public Feedback on Lounges by Jardin & Chamber of Cannabis. NCCR 1.081 “Conditional License” defined. The agenda. A. Regulation 1.

Consumption 52

Consumption Conditions Seed-To-Sale Cultivation 52

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 23, 2020

Senate Bill 5318 went into effect last year and requires that the LCB move over from an enforcement-based approach to marijuana regulation to a compliance-based approach. In November 2019, LCB Policy and Rules coordinator Kathy Hoffman issued a paper (link provided by Cannabis Observer) on enforcement of marijuana regulations.

Compliance 100

Compliance Compliance History Programs 100

NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

Similarly, New Mexico’s Department of Health added Alzheimer’s disease, autism spectrum disorder, Friedreich’s Ataxia, Lewy Body Disease, and Spinal muscular atrophy to the state’s list of medical cannabis qualifying conditions. CA resident? Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs.

Legislation 136

Legislation Hemp Agriculture Compliance 136

NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

333, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. ” Update : SF 619 is scheduled for a public hearing in the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy on 3/11 at 1:00pm in Room 1100 Minnesota Senate Bldg. Legislation is pending, H.

Legislation 192

Legislation Patients Access Seed-To-Sale 192

MJ Business Attorneys

JUNE 29, 2018

The FDA approved Epidiolex as a prescription drug to be used to treat two severe epileptic conditions, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome. Attorney Charles Feldmann has worked extensively with a variety of state agencies focused on enforcement, licensing, federal risk mitigation, and compliance.

DEA 113

DEA CBD Pharmaceutical Research and Development 113

NORML

MAY 3, 2019

Senate Bill 19-013 would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy for any condition for which an opiate would otherwise be prescribed. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 19-220, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. CO resident? VT resident?

Legislation 189

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 189

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 12, 2022

Starting April 1st, Cannabis Operators Face CEQA Compliance Requirements for State Licenses. CEQA), a complex statewide policy of environmental protection fraught with potential traps for those unversed in the law, before an operator is eligible to be awarded a cannabis state license. Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Whitney Hodges.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Programs Cannabis 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

The Medicinal Cannabis Act, among other things, allows the use of medical cannabis per a doctor’s recommendation for duly authorized individuals suffering from a serious health condition. Therefore, its interaction with employers’ validly established drug-testing and anti-discrimination policies was a topic of public and legal debate.

Patients 105

Patients Law Research and Development Medicine 105

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 2, 2021

The Medicinal Cannabis Act, among other things, allows the use of medical cannabis per a doctor’s recommendation for duly authorized individuals suffering from a serious health condition. There must be a bona fide doctor-patient relationship between the doctor who issues the recommendation and the individual.

Patients 98

Patients Law Research and Development Medicine 98

NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 34, which would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Update : SB 34 was heard in the Assembly Appropriations Committee on 5/16/19. CA resident? MO resident?

Legislation 166

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 166

MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Medical marijuana (MMJ) dispensaries play a crucial role in providing patients with access to the cannabis products they need for managing various health conditions. Do Ask Questions: If you’re unsure about a product or its suitability for your condition, don’t hesitate to ask the dispensary staff. Patience is key.

Dispensary 98

Dispensary Patients Strains Research and Development 98

MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

New Jersey’s medical marijuana program has been a game-changer for many patients, providing legal access to cannabis for those with qualifying conditions. The law allows patients with certain medical conditions to get and use medical marijuana legally. In such cases, your employer might have to comply with federal regulations.

Policy 98

Policy Law Safety Patients 98

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2021

Under the new law: Employers can maintain a drug-free workplace and implement policies prohibiting the possession, use, or other consumption of cannabis by an employee, subject to certain exceptions, including existing protections for qualified patients under the state’s medicinal marijuana law. There are certain exceptions.

Recreational 78

Recreational Legalization Marijuana Safety 78

Illinois News Joint

MAY 20, 2023

Article 11 added the line: “The Department has the authority to adopt rules and policies prohibiting the use of pesticides during the flowering stage.” Last minute changes were made to clarify that “policies” are subject to rulemaking. Article 3 adds drive-through and curbside operations for Illinois dispensaries.

Packaging 97

Packaging Cannabis Policy Programs 97

The Blunt Truth

APRIL 3, 2019

The funeral director’s supervisor told him it was because of his medical marijuana use but the employer stated that the director was fired because he failed to comply with the Company’s policy which required employees to inform their supervisor if they are taking medications that could alter their ability to perform their duties.

Policy 82

Policy Compliance Compliance Law 82