NORML

MARCH 21, 2020

Given the current COVID-19 pandemic, the NORML team is working remotely in compliance with CDC guidelines. However, the work of reforming our nation’s failed marijuana laws is not suspended therefore we’re still updating you policy efforts across the country. AK resident? California.

Legislation 275

Legislation Access Patients Cultivation 275

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.

Policy 79

Policy Environment Compliance Compliance 79

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. 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 171

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 171

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. 333, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. FL resident? Update : H.

Legislation 201

Legislation Banking Hemp Compliance 201

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 193

Chronic Pain Legislation Treatment State Laws 193

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 27, 2019

In February 2018, the Bureau of Cannabis Control sent Weedmaps a cease and desist letter telling the company it was breaking state law by including advertisements for unlicensed businesses. The policy change was likely influenced by an impending class-action lawsuit that was in the works by the law firm of Zuber Lawler.

Policy 74

Policy Business Dispensary Compliance 74

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. More Information.

Compliance 59

Compliance Compliance Programs Seed-To-Sale 59

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.

Compliance 105

Compliance Compliance Seed-To-Sale Data 105

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 2149, to amend the definition of “cannabis” under the 2010 voter-approved medical marijuana law. 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? Connecticut.

Legislation 191

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 191

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. Some organizations have addressed these issues by adopting sample hospital policies based on their respective state’s laws.

Research and Development 98

Research and Development Policy Patients Compliance 98

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. Senate Bill 1353 seeks to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. HI resident?

Legislation 188

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 188

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? MS resident?

Legislation 184

Legislation Decriminalization Access Therapy 184

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, Senate Bill 347, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations.

Legislation 187

Legislation Hemp Access Patients 187

MJ Business Attorneys

MAY 29, 2018

For starters, this case clarifies that the federal government can neither force the states to enforce federal marijuana policy, nor can they prohibit the states from implementing or revising their own marijuana policies. Murphy holds that state-law repeals are not pre-emptible.

Policy 100

Policy State Laws DEA Legislation 100

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.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Marijuana Safety 52

MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This guide aims to provide an in-depth exploration of medical marijuana laws in the USA, offering insights into the regulations, the legal status of medical marijuana, the differences between federal and state laws, patient rights, dispensary regulations, and much more.

Law 98

Law Marijuana Programs Conditions 98

NORML

MAY 3, 2019

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. 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. Update : S.

Legislation 185

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 185

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 166

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 166

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. Senate Bill 1353 seeks to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. DE resident?

Legislation 156

Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 156

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2021

DHC provides cannabis retailers, growers, distributors, processors, and investors practical and efficient advice regarding government relations, regulatory, litigation and real estate law. Active monitoring of policy changed at all level of government. Lobbying services. Community engagement and education.

Compliance 100

Compliance Compliance Safety Law 100

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. Legislation is pending, House Bill 824, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. ME resident?

Legislation 156

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 156

Veriheal

JULY 16, 2020

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.

Research and Development 97

Research and Development Clinical Trials Treatment Compliance 97

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

APRIL 27, 2023

Marijuana Moment reports A federal law enforcement agency has updated its employment policy to make it so applicants who’ve grown, manufactured or sold marijuana in compliance with state laws while serving in a “position of public responsibility” will no longer be automatically disqualified—whereas those who did so in violation of state cannabis policies (..)

Compliance 59

Compliance Compliance Policy State Laws 59

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

However, employers still must be mindful of the state law protections currently available to medical marijuana users including, among other things, not taking adverse action or otherwise discriminating against someone based solely on their status as a qualifying medical marijuana patient or their possession of medical marijuana.

Recreational 105

Recreational Legalization Marijuana Policy 105

MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

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.

Policy 98

Policy Law Safety Patients 98

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 28, 2022

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. To be clear, the existing policy does not ban financial services for the cannabis industry.

Banking 52

Banking State Laws Law DEA 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2019

The American Bar Association (ABA) adopted a resolution on Monday that calls on Congress to allow states to set their own marijuana policies and recommends rescheduling or descheduling cannabis under federal law. FINAL RESOLUTION. Marijuana Moment Report.

Compliance 59

Compliance Compliance State Laws Policy 59

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. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 315, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations.

Legislation 113

Legislation Access Decriminalization Patients 113

The Blunt Truth

APRIL 20, 2021

Virginia went further by enacting the first law providing employment protections to individuals using cannabis oil. Although not immediately effective, New Mexico and Virginia employers should immediately assess the implications of the laws on their current policies and drug testing practices. Virginia’s Cannabis Oil Law.

Recreational 77

Recreational Legalization Oil Extraction 77

NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 315, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 57, to establish an industrial hemp pilot program to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. North Carolina.

Legislation 129

Legislation Hemp Agriculture Compliance 129

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

a substance or compound intended for human ingestion, derived from, or made by, processing hemp) for export to other states, which certifies the hemp processor’s compliance with Washington state’s inspection and sanitation requirements.” No, hemp extracts intended for ingestion cannot be sold in Washington state.

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Extraction Hemp Seed-To-Sale Food 105

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. Source: [link].

Recreational 78

Recreational Legalization Marijuana Safety 78

NORML

MAY 31, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 225, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against prospective employees who legally consume cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law.

Legislation 118

Legislation Banking Access Hemp 118

SMPL

AUGUST 14, 2019

The American Bar Association (ABA) adopted a resolution on Monday that calls on Congress to allow states to set their own marijuana policies and recommends rescheduling or descheduling cannabis under federal law.

Policy 40

Policy Research and Development Marijuana DEA 40

MMJ Recs

MARCH 12, 2024

Employers have the right to enforce drug-free workplace policies and may choose to terminate or discipline employees who test positive for marijuana, even if it’s for medical purposes. Employers have the responsibility to maintain a safe work environment and enforce drug-free workplace policies.

Law 52

Law Compliance Compliance Policy 52

The Blunt Truth

JUNE 8, 2020

Given that marijuana legislation is sweeping the nation, many employers are presently updating their policies and procedures as they expect to see increased marijuana usage among their employees. There is a state law trend towards requiring employers to prove impairment to justify adverse action based on marijuana use.

Marijuana 99

Marijuana Policy Compliance Compliance 99