Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

This page explores comprehensive medical marijuana laws for patients, including the diseases and symptoms that qualify a patient to use medical marijuana, where medical marijuana can be used, whether non-residents can use medical marijuana, and the possession limits for patients.

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Patients Law Marijuana State Laws 105

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

Tennessee recently enacted a minimal expansion of its medical marijuana law. The law took effect May 27, 2021, and it slightly enlarges the medical conditions for which persons may possess a very limited amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). However, as a matter of federal law, products containing less than 0.3%

Law 105

Law Epilepsy Marijuana Oil 105

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

DECEMBER 10, 2019

A state panel met but was unable to make any actual recommendations for adding more qualifying conditions to the list of reasons approved patients can use medical cannabis. Continue reading Cannabis advisory board meeting unable to address qualifying conditions due to lack of quorum at The NM Political Report.

Conditions 85

Conditions Patients Programs State Laws 85

Project CBD

MARCH 8, 2019

Although the federal legality of these products has been a matter of debate, the 2018 Farm Bill signed into law last year officially took hemp and CBD from hemp off of the federal controlled substances list. In response, veterinarians and others concerned for patient safety promoted a change in state law.

Pets 218

Pets Legalization Hemp Extraction 218

NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

Governor Kate Brown (D) signed legislation into law to to automatically conduct a review of past misdemeanor cannabis convictions, and to “set aside” offenses that are no longer a crime under state law. Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. CA resident?

Legislation 209

Legislation Hemp Decriminalization Agriculture 209

The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law. Now is no different. Below are some highlights of what happened in 2021. Connecticut. New Mexico. New Jersey.

Law 105

Law Marijuana Policy Recreational 105

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 7, 2023

Medical cannabis use and identity: The role of state laws By Dr. Amanda Reiman (Ph.D., MSW), Chief Knowledge Officer, New Frontier Data One of the defining characteristics of state medical cannabis programs is the list of qualifying conditions.

State Laws 52

State Laws Data Law Conditions 52

Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Gavin Newsom signed a bill known as Ryan’s Law requiring hospitals in the state to allow terminally ill patients access to medical cannabis for treatment and pain relief. The existing conflict between cannabis research and laws raises questions about whether cannabis should be treated like other medicines. 28 when Gov.

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Access Patients Law Treatment 119

MassRoots

AUGUST 3, 2020

New laws expanding the medical marijuana program in Louisiana went into effect on August 1. The state’s medical marijuana program has been criticized for being too limited and too restrictive since the program was established in 2016, but the three laws that went into effect on Saturday aim to improve the situation.

Programs 124

Programs Banking Marijuana Conditions 124

Veriheal

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In the US, the laws determining the status of cannabis use vary from state to state and continue to change over time. Texas has one such cannabis program in flux, with a new bill being introduced that may change the legality of recreational marijuana within the state.

Recreational 87

Recreational Legalization Marijuana Programs 87

NORML

MARCH 7, 2020

This created issues for law enforcement and testing facilities in determining the difference between legal hemp and illegal marijuana. House Bill 158 authorizes the recommendation of medical marijuana in treating certain neurodegenerative diseases and conditions. Update : HB 847 was approved by the House on 3/5/20. HI resident?

Legislation 253

Legislation Decriminalization Patients THC 253

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 193

Legislation Hemp Access Patients 193

NORML

MARCH 21, 2020

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. The measure prohibits the release of past records for any marijuana offense that is no longer defined as a crime under state law. AK resident? California.

Legislation 281

Legislation Access Patients Cultivation 281

The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Nevada, like most states, has legalized cannabis for medicinal use. Although permitted under state law, a Nevada employee may still face discipline under a company’s drug policy. As a matter of first impression, the Nevada Supreme Court recently decided that employees may sue employers who violate that law.

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Law Policy Cannabis History 111

NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

Senate Bill 2543 would prohibit an employer from discriminating against a person in hiring, termination, or condition of employment based on the person’s status as a medical cannabis cardholder or a positive drug test for THC. Legislation is pending, House Bill 550, to expand the state’s marijuana decriminalization law.

Legislation 230

Legislation Access Patients THC 230

Veriheal

JULY 19, 2023

Let’s explore more about this historic law and what it means for millions of qualified job applicants nationwide. Washington State has recently added its name to the list of states providing comprehensive protections for workers against employment discrimination based on lawful marijuana use.

Law 98

Law Marijuana Policy Legislation 98

NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

This Act amends the Controlled Substances Act to reduce the number of instances in which federal law enforcement agencies could carry out legal actions against state-licensed cannabis businesses or other related enterprises. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) of New Mexico signed cannabis decriminalization legislation into law.

Legislation 206

Legislation Banking Hemp Compliance 206

Canna Law Blog

MAY 1, 2019

It is not well-known, however, that such prohibitions may also affect lawful permanent residents of the U.S. The USCIS’s announcement on Friday, clarifying that cannabis-related activity (including activity that is legal under state law) creates a conditional bar on one’s eligibility to naturalize, is aimed at clarifying this misconception.

Conditions 68

Conditions Marijuana Policy Recreational 68

NORML

MAY 3, 2019

Governor Jay Inslee (D) of Washington signed legislation into law allowing medical cannabis to be accessed by patients on school grounds, and separate legislation allowing the production of industrial hemp in accordance with new federal hemp regulations. CO resident? Click here to email your governor in support of cannabis delivery services.

Legislation 190

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 190

NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) of New York and Governor Gina Raimondo (D) of Rhode Island both included plans for cannabis legalization as a part of their budget proposals in their respective states. A medical cannabis access bill was signed into law in the U.S. Virgin Islands. OK resident? AK resident? ND resident? AR resident?

Legislation 190

Legislation Decriminalization Access Therapy 190

NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

The measure would allow the Department of Health and Human Services to authorize additional dispensary licenses in certain geographic areas of the state. Under existing law, only a handful of licensed dispensaries are permitted in the state. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of legalization. KY resident? VA resident?

Legislation 224

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 224

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

At the state level, the North Dakota House of Representatives defeated a decriminalization bill on the House floor by a narrow 43-47 vote. Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation into law this week permitting the production of industrial hemp in accordance with the new federal regulations. AZ resident? Connecticut. CT resident?

Legislation 193

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 193

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 ASA examines medical cannabis law efficacy. TOP FIVE KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE 2021 STATE OF THE STATES REPORT. Growth is a General Trend.

Access 98

Access Law Patients Programs 98

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

These legal guidelines/laws related to cannabis continue to be enacted, repealed, and debated in the Texas Legislature today, evidencing strong public sentiment for more accepted, legally permissible uses of cannabis and cannabis products. [ii] Specifically, H.B.

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Law Chronic Pain Conditions Medicine 74

Otherside Farms

JANUARY 3, 2023

Patients need a medical marijuana certification to use cannabis products for their health conditions. But what conditions qualify you for a medical marijuana card? Conditions That Qualify the Use of Medical Marijuana. However, as mentioned earlier, not every condition qualifies a patient to get a medical marijuana card.

Conditions 52

Conditions Chronic Pain Marijuana Patients 52

The Blunt Truth

MARCH 17, 2021

However, more and more states and localities are either enacting marijuana laws with express employment protections or resolving court cases in favor of marijuana users. Marijuana remains a Schedule I drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Yet, more than a decade ago, the California Supreme Court held in Ross v.

Legislation 124

Legislation Marijuana THC Law 124

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Mendota Heights Dental Center , arises out of a dispute over whether the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) pre-empts a Minnesota state law requiring employers to reimburse workers for the cost of medical marijuana to treat a work-related injury. That ruling contributed to an emerging split between state courts on the issue.

State Laws 105

State Laws Law Cannabis Conditions 105

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Australia Cannabis Regulations: Federal and State Overview Australias cannabis laws are complex, with federal, state, and local regulations all playing a role in determining the legal framework. Australian state and territory laws determine whether personal use, possession, and local business activities are permitted.

Law 65

Law Medicine Cultivation Research and Development 65

NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Under existing state law, marijuana possession (of two pounds or less) carries a mandatory minimum sentence of four months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. Senate Bill 19-013 would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy for any condition for which an opiate would otherwise be prescribed. AZ resident? Connecticut.

Legislation 195

Legislation Decriminalization Patients Access 195

NORML

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

The measure prohibits the release of past records for any marijuana offense that is no longer defined as a crime under state law. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 1015, to make participation in Virginia’s medical cannabis program legal under state law. AK resident? HI resident? The bill now heads to the House.

Legislation 161

Legislation Decriminalization Patients Edibles 161

The Blunt Truth

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 122

Recreational Marijuana Legalization Policy 122

NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

House of Representatives has for the first time included limited protections for cannabis businesses engaged in the legal marketplaces in 33 states. Governor John Bel Edwards (D) of Louisiana signed legislation into law to allow the production of industrial hemp and hemp-derived CBD products. CA resident? North Carolina. Update : S.

Legislation 137

Legislation Hemp Agriculture Compliance 137

NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Governor Jim Justice (R) of West Virginia signed legislation into law that allows financial institutions to provide banking services related to the state’s medical marijuana program. Update : There was a Public Hearing for SB 1085 on 3/22 after its passage out of the General Law Committee. CA resident? CT resident?

Legislation 196

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 196

MMJ Recs

APRIL 11, 2024

As cannabis continues to evolve, understanding the intricacies of West Virginia’s MMJ laws and regulations is essential for patients, caregivers, and industry stakeholders alike. This program facilitates access to medical cannabis for individuals suffering from qualifying debilitating conditions.

Law 52

Law Programs Patients Conditions 52

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

An amendment also defines lawful products “as products that are legal for the employee to use under state law.” of the Illinois Vehicle Code. of the Illinois Vehicle Code.

THC 105

THC Policy Conditions Safety 105

The Blunt Truth

MAY 6, 2021

Recently, when dismissing a job-applicant’s disability discrimination claims brought under California state law, the U.S. First, an employer can condition an offer of employment on the completion of a preemployment drug screen, including a test for marijuana. Employer Takeaways.

Marijuana 111

Marijuana Conditions Policy Topical 111

NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Governor Jay Inslee (D) of Washington signed legislation into law to allow individuals with prior low-level cannabis convictions to apply to the sentencing court to have their record vacated. Governor Kevin Stitt (R) of Oklahoma signed legislation into law to permit the retail sale of hemp and hemp-derived CBD products. CA resident?

Legislation 166

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 166