The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 21, 2019

In a time where marijuana legalization is rapidly expanding, all employers should be reassessing their workplace drug testing policies to be sure they are in compliance with existing and soon to be effective state and local laws. Companies that are regulated by or do business with the federal government must test certain employees.

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Policy Environment Compliance Compliance 79

The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Last month, the Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, issued a bulletin directed to employers with workers who drive as part of their jobs. Consult with counsel experienced with state marijuana laws in developing a new or revising an existing drug policy.

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Marijuana Policy Safety THC 111

The Blunt Truth

JULY 20, 2021

The decisions serve as important reminders to employers to ensure their drug testing policies and practices can withstand scrutiny in any jurisdiction. According to the court, substantial compliance with this portion of the statute means providing the employee with enough information to determine whether to request a confirmatory test.

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Safety Policy Environment Compliance 111

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

This position will serve as a lead regulatory compliance manager for applications, complaints, and enforcement for all Commission matters. The position requires expertise with state government complaints and compliance systems necessary for regulatory compliance oversight of a controlled substance.

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Compliance Compliance Seed-To-Sale Data 105

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.

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Compliance Compliance Programs Seed-To-Sale 59

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 23, 2022

Rootwurks”), an e-learning, training, and compliance management platform solution designed by the former founder of an industry-leading food compliance and training company, has launched to help cannabis companies maintain regulatory compliance through interactive education and a user-friendly operational toolkit.

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Compliance Compliance Food Education 52

NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Update : HB 1383 was heard and approved by the Committees on Judiciary and Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs on 3/19. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 45, to amend certain marijuana penalties for juvenile offenders. HI resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 196

NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

” At a more local level, the decriminalization policy in Dayton, Ohio went into effect this week. Legislation is pending, House Bill 131 / Senate Bill 1335, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. MT resident? New Hampshire. NH resident? New Mexico.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 191

NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Therefore, federal employees can be denied employment or terminated due to testing positive for marijuana metabolites, even if their use is in compliance with state law. ” Changes in the legal status of marijuana at the state level have not negatively impacted workplace safety.

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Chronic Pain Legislation Treatment State Laws 209

The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Nevada prohibits employers from taking adverse action against applicants who test positive for marijuana, with exceptions for, among other jobs, safety-sensitive positions and motor vehicle drivers who are subject to testing under state or federal law.

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Marijuana Safety Environment Conditions 111

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. Cities Creating Their Own Rules.

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Compliance Compliance Marijuana Safety 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.

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Recreational Legalization Marijuana Policy 105

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Treasurer Tyler Klimas, Executive Director of the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board, At-large board member Steve Marks, Executive Director of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Board. As we collectively analyze and respond to emerging issues in the cannabis industry, we will continue to be the preeminent voice in cannabis regulatory policy.”.

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Compliance Compliance Programs Topical 98

NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Update : HB 1383 was heard and approved by the Committees on Judiciary and Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs on 3/19. Update : SF 1070 was heard by the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Finance and Policy on 3/21.

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Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 167

Canna Law Blog

MAY 26, 2019

Again, the primary concern expressed was that current law forces state-legal businesses to operate on a cash basis, which poses a safety risk, complicates enforcement efforts, and could damage local economies.

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Banking Marijuana Safety Legislation 110

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 17, 2022

Interested in public service, policy, and continuing to build a more inclusive cannabis industry in Massachusetts? There are opportunities available now to work or contract with the Cannabis Control Commission (Commission). Please share this information with your networks. We look forward to hearing from you! Career Opportunities.

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Compliance Compliance Research and Development Data 52

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Update : HB 2149 was approved by the Public Safety Committee on 2/20. Senate Bill 1003 / House Bill 2273 to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. AZ resident? Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical expansion. Connecticut. CT resident?

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 193

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 : HSB 244 was approved by the House Public Safety Committee on 3/7. HF 717 was heard and approved by the House Health and Human Services Policy Committee on 3/5. Legislation is pending, H. Update : H.333

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Legislation Patients Access Seed-To-Sale 195

NORML

JANUARY 25, 2019

179: The VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019 to facilitate federally-sponsored clinical research into the safety and efficacy of medical cannabis among veterans. Legislation is pending, House Bill 131 / Senate Bill 1335, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations.

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Legislation Patients Hemp Oil 184

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.

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Compliance Compliance History Programs 104

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.

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Policy Packaging Legislation Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2021

The decisions serve as important reminders to employers to ensure their drug testing policies and practices can withstand scrutiny in any jurisdiction. According to the court, substantial compliance with this portion of the statute means providing the employee with enough information to determine whether to request a confirmatory test.

Safety 81

Safety Policy Compliance Compliance 81

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

This position will serve as a lead regulatory compliance manager for applications, complaints, and enforcement for all Commission matters. The position requires expertise with state government complaints and compliance systems necessary for regulatory compliance oversight of a controlled substance.

Compliance 81

Compliance Compliance Seed-To-Sale Data 81

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2021

DHC is pleased to announce a new Cannabis Practice Group to help cannabis retail, growers, distributors, processors, and investors navigate the new regulations associated with the law in ways that safeguard both public safety and business enterprise. Active monitoring of policy changed at all level of government. Lobbying services.

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Compliance Compliance Safety Law 100

MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

That said, if your marijuana use affects your job performance or violates company policies, you could still face disciplinary action or termination. For example, if you operate heavy machinery or perform safety-sensitive tasks, your employer might have a zero-tolerance policy for marijuana use, even if it’s for medical purposes.

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Policy Law Safety Patients 98

Canna Law Blog

APRIL 19, 2019

SB 5318 is titled, “An Act Relating to reforming the compliance and enforcement provisions for marijuana licensees.” The LCB also adopted an interim policy that lets TPI’s infuse their businesses with cash upon submitting an application to add funds. Compliance emphasis. That never happened.

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Compliance Compliance Marijuana Safety 80

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

Whitney Economics has announced a partnership with cutting-edge cannabis policy firm Square Root Group, LLC to offer full-scale economic analysis and policy solutions to improve the performance of U.S. While the federal debate continues, the diversity of policy approaches across 37 legal cannabis states + D.C. Press Release.

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Policy Hemp Education Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2019

Cannabis advertising alone is a regulatory concern, and in-house counsel should play a role in their company’s advertising policies to avoid hefty fines and other consequences, according to in-house and law firm lawyers who practice in the growing cannabis industry. Here’s the introduction to the piece. Read full article at [link].

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Policy Compliance Compliance Safety 55

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cannabis compliance consulting firms Allay Consulting , iComply Cannabis , GMP Collective and TraceTrust today announced the formation of the Cannabis Compliance Alliance , a collaborative group created to put the cannabis industry on the same footing as mainstream business sectors. About Allay Consulting.

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Compliance Compliance Safety Collective 40

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.

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Recreational Legalization Marijuana Safety 78

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

As a rule of thumb, companies should adopt the most stringent rules, such as those imposed by Indiana , Texas and Utah, to ensure compliance across state lines. States like Colorado require that the following statement appear on CBD product labels: “FDA has not evaluated this product for safety or efficacy.”.

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CBD Food Hemp Compliance 130

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 20, 2019

CCIA Policy Conference What’s Missing? – On Wednesday, March 20, 2019, the California Cannabis Industry Association (“CCIA”) will host its 4th Annual Policy Conference in Sacramento, California. 2019 Policy Development & Legislation , moderated by Amy Jenkins, CCIA.

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Policy Collective Business Legislation 51

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joint s newsletter here. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Consumption Events Sleep Cannabis 105

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Schauer comes to CANNRA with nearly two decades of work in public health and drug policy. She regularly provides consultation to state and federal agencies on the development of cannabis regulation, policy trends, and their outcomes. Schauer’s work informing and advising state and federal agencies on cannabis policy is unparalleled.

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Policy Programs Advocacy Cannabis 97

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 31, 2020

In Part 1 of this two-part series we discussed the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board’s (“LCB”) proposed rules stemming from SB 5318, which passed last year and forced the LCB to transition from an enforcement-first policy to a compliance-first policy when handling violations. Category II.

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Retail Safety Extraction Marijuana 91

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

The purpose of SB 5372 is to allow Washington hemp companies to sell ingestible hemp products, like hemp-CBD, in other states that require certain safety standards. The WSDA issued a statement on hemp-CBD as a food ingredient back in August 2019 and SB 5372 does not change that policy. Section 1 (8) and (9).

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Extraction Hemp Seed-To-Sale Food 105

The Blunt Truth

MAY 4, 2021

Nevada prohibits employers from taking adverse action against applicants who test positive for marijuana, with exceptions for, among other jobs, safety-sensitive positions and motor vehicle drivers who are subject to testing under state or federal law.

Marijuana 77

Marijuana Safety Environment Conditions 77