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General Counsel’s Corner: Cannabis Use in Hospitals

Cannabis Law Report

These include: How is the cannabis product identified as a legal substance under state law and in what form should it be permitted? Some organizations have addressed these issues by adopting sample hospital policies based on their respective state’s laws. Self-administration is prohibited. 1 See [link] and [link].

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Federal Commission Urges Cannabis and Psychedelics Research For Vets

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Despite the novelty of its drug policy findings, the document has gone largely unnoticed by reform advocates and the media. Bureaucracy and Compliance Limit The Ability to Conduct Swift and Proper Research . are already using cannabis in compliance with state laws to treat a host of mental health conditions.

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Cato Institute “Cannabis Banking: A Clash Between Federal and State Laws”

Cannabis Law Report

For instance, Visa and Mastercard bar their networks from being used in the cannabis industry so long as federal laws remain unchanged. The State of Banking. Rather there are just too many legal risks and compliance costs, so most financial institutions stay away.

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Cost of Compliance Tips to Get a Cannabis Business off the Ground – Cannabis Business Executive

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There are five important “categories,” that require company leaders’ utmost focus and attention as they launch a compliant cannabis business in a newly legal state. Without compliance boxes checked, the operation will not be able to launch. Compliance. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be navigated it alone.

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Rhode Island Court Upholds Termination of Medical Marijuana User for Refusing a Reasonable Suspicion Drug Test

The Blunt Truth

As employers are becoming increasingly concerned about marijuana use in states with recreational or medical marijuana laws, the decision serves as a reminder to employers to develop a process for making and defending a reasonable suspicion determination (including manager and supervisor training and objective and clear documentation).

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Illinois gives guidance for Cannabis Loan Funds

Illinois News Joint

Examples for allowable uses for the Cannabis Loan Funds include rent, payroll, purchase of equipment, purchase of inventory, regulatory compliance expenses, payment of fines or penalties, certain legal expenses, and employee training. The lender has changed from financial institutions and lending partners to the State of Illinois.

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Can You Get Fired For Having An MMJ Card In New Jersey?

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The Legal Landscape: New Jersey’s MMJ Laws New Jersey’s medical marijuana program has evolved significantly since its inception in 2010 under the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (CUMMA). The law allows patients with certain medical conditions to get and use medical marijuana legally. Discuss your medical needs with them.

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