NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. Click here to email your Representative and urge them to support this important legislation. Connecticut.

Legislation 189

Legislation Decriminalization Access Therapy 189

NORML

MAY 3, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! 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.

Legislation 189

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 189

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! At the state level, the North Dakota House of Representatives defeated a decriminalization bill on the House floor by a narrow 43-47 vote. Click here to email your Representative and urge them to support this important legislation. California.

Legislation 192

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 192

NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! 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. It now awaits consideration by the U.S. California.

Legislation 193

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 193

NORML

MAY 15, 2020

In the city of Rochester, council members approved municipal legislation on Tuesday barring pre-employment marijuana testing for non-safety sensitive city employees. The new law took effect immediately upon passage. Those new laws take effect on July 1, 2020.

Marijuana 363

Marijuana Safety Policy Legislation 363

NORML

APRIL 12, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! At the state level, a bill to allow licensed social consumption spaces in Oregon was defeated for this year. A bill to allow patients to use medical cannabis while on probation or parole died in Montana’s state Senate. CO resident? CT resident?

Legislation 180

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 180

NORML

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. NORML opposes the passage of this legislation. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take. AK resident?

Legislation 160

Legislation Decriminalization Edibles Patients 160

NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! 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. California. CA resident? CA resident? CA resident?

Legislation 166

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 166

NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! At the state level, activists in Idaho have begun efforts to qualify a medical cannabis and hemp ballot initiative for the 2020 ballot. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation. CA resident? HI resident?

Legislation 175

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 175

NORML

APRIL 20, 2019

Welcome to the 4/20 edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! At the state level, Governor Brian Kemp (R) signed legislation into law to facilitate regulations governing the licensed production and distribution of oils and other products containing limited amounts of plant-derived THC. AL resident? California.

Legislation 182

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Compliance 182

NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Activists in Oregon have filed a 2020 ballot initiative with the Secretary of State that, if approved, would allow social cannabis consumption sites and protect consumers from employment discrimination. California. CA resident? CT resident?

Legislation 166

Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 166

NORML

APRIL 19, 2023

The legislation provides a temporary five-year “safe harbor” in which veterans will not be punished for state-legal cannabis use and VA doctors will be able to officially recommend medical cannabis in accordance with state laws.

Marijuana 221

Marijuana Legislation State Laws Conditions 221

NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! House of Representatives has for the first time included limited protections for cannabis businesses engaged in the legal marketplaces in 33 states. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation. California.

Legislation 136

Legislation Hemp Agriculture Compliance 136

NORML

MAY 31, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Jared Polis (D) of Colorado signed multiple cannabis reform bills into law that regulate cannabis delivery services and social consumption spaces, and reduce criminal penalties for the possession of large quantities of cannabis. AL resident?

Legislation 124

Legislation Banking Access Hemp 124

NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Earl Blumenauer introduced legislation to allow for interstate commerce when it comes to state-legal cannabis programs. Governors Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed industrial hemp production legislation into law.

Legislation 116

Legislation Access Decriminalization Patients 116

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. Medical marijuana is currently legal in 31 states, D.C., Medical marijuana is currently legal in 31 states, D.C.,

Chronic Pain 198

Chronic Pain Legislation Treatment State Laws 198

The Blunt Truth

MARCH 17, 2021

Since that time, while California employers have enjoyed some comfort in the ability to enforce their workplace substance abuse policies, lawmakers have been making efforts to amend state law to provide more protections to marijuana users. On February 19, 2021, Assembly Member Quirk (D) introduced AB 1256.

Legislation 124

Legislation Marijuana THC Law 124

Veriheal

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Specifically, the Texas State Law Library explains , The Texas Controlled Substances Act classifies tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) in penalty group 2 for the purposes of criminal penalties. Final Thoughts The legal status of cannabis is in a constant state of flux across the country, including in Texas.

Recreational 87

Recreational Legalization Marijuana Programs 87

MassRoots

AUGUST 3, 2020

Only two facilities are allowed to cultivate medical cannabis for the entire state, and only nine pharmacies are licensed to distribute it to patients. Previously, the number of physicians that were allowed to recommend medical marijuana therapy was limited and so were the conditions that would qualify a person for the program.

Programs 124

Programs Banking Marijuana Conditions 124

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. The state has licensed dispensaries.

Law 98

Law Marijuana Programs Conditions 98

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

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2021

The California legislation that would decriminalize some psychedelic substances under state law, Senate Bill 519, was approved in a 5-3 vote by the State Assembly’s Public Safety Committee in a June 29th hearing. They write. Ketamine Portrayed as a Date Rape Drug.

Decriminalization 105

Decriminalization Legislation DEA Safety 105

The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

State law allows employees to use CBD oil, while other laws allow employers to fire workers for using it. Georgia lawmakers are looking to move the ball forward on harmonizing the employer’s goal of prohibiting working under the influence on the one hand with the patient’s goal of legally treating health conditions on the other.

Oil 70

Oil CBD Legislation Hemp 70

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2022

There is very little scientific evidence for the efficacy of marijuana in treating certain medical conditions. In fact, the increasing use of marijuana as a remedy for a patient health condition is amplifying the issue because a patient’s sudden cessation of marijuana use can create its own medical issue. 2 [link]. 3 [link].

Research and Development 98

Research and Development Policy Patients Compliance 98

SpeedWeed

MARCH 12, 2021

A new proposed piece of legislation would change the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow the naturalization of new citizens despite their past cannabis use. . The post New Legislation Would Stop Denial of Citizenship Based on Cannabis Use appeared first on SpeedWeed. View original article.

Legislation 52

Legislation Cannabis Law State Laws 52

Veriheal

JULY 19, 2023

The implications of this legislative change extend far beyond California, highlighting the importance of understanding and adapting to this rapidly changing landscape. Let’s explore more about this historic law and what it means for millions of qualified job applicants nationwide.

Law 98

Law Marijuana Policy Legislation 98

Veriheal

MAY 17, 2021

Then you have states such as Alabama that are still living in 1937 clinging to outdated and unsubstantiated claims that may remind you of a film named Reefer Madness. Please don’t further the lie by voting for any form of legalization beyond the pharmaceutical remedies already available under state law.”

Legalization 93

Legalization Pharmaceutical Therapy Chronic Pain 93

The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law. And of course, employers still must be mindful of the state law protections currently available to medical marijuana users. Employers can only take employment actions based on contrary federal and state legal requirements (e.g., New Mexico. New Jersey.

Law 105

Law Marijuana Policy Recreational 105

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 28, 2021

Closing of the Calma transaction is subject to standard closing conditions as well as regulatory review and approval. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: changes in general economic, business and political conditions, changes in applicable laws, the U.S. federal money laundering legislation.

Retail 105

Retail Events Business Law 105

NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

“Adding a condition for which a physician could recommend medical marijuana instead of an opioid is a safer pain management tool that will be useful for both our doctors and patients.” “They crafted this legislation to give them an extreme advantage. ” Read more from The Daily Sentinel !

Decriminalization 144

Decriminalization Patients Legislation Law 144

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 9, 2021

This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable United States and Canadian securities legislation. Forward-Looking Statement Disclosure.

Dispensary 105

Dispensary Retail Events Conditions 105

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Going along with this rapid trend toward legalization, states have enacted various workplace protections for marijuana users, including prohibitions on adverse employment actions for off-duty marijuana use. State Law Considerations. Interplay Between Federal and State Law. Off-Duty Marijuana Use.

Marijuana 75

Marijuana Policy State Laws Safety 75

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

[iv] Currently, the Act permits a qualified physician to prescribe “low-THC cannabis” (1% by weight tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”)) for a greater number of conditions. [v] iv] Texas State Law Library – Cannabis and the Law – [link]. [v] Specifically, H.B. Specifically, H.B. Health & Safety Code § 487.001 et seq. [iv]

Law 74

Law Chronic Pain Conditions Medicine 74

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

The state has close to 400 dispensaries total. There also are a number of proposed bills in the most recent legislative session that would affect the medical cannabis program in some way if they survive the legislative process and become law. There is no excise tax on medical cannabis.

Legalization 97

Legalization Seed-To-Sale Programs Dispensary 97

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

This federal and state interplay has resulted in many legislative and regulatory changes at the state level. Indeed, most states have introduced (and adopted) bills that would authorize the commercial production of hemp within their borders. SB 315 may have another chance this year but has come with some controversy.

Hemp 123

Hemp CBD Agriculture Cultivation 123

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 Prior to 2020, very few states provided alternative accessibility methods, like delivery and curbside pickup, for cannabis patients.

Access 98

Access Law Patients Programs 98

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

The parties entered into a multi-year deal under which TerrAscend will be the sole cultivator and manufacturer of Cookies branded products in New Jersey, subject to certain conditions and regulatory approval. TerrAscend operates a 140,000 square foot cultivation and processing facility in The Garden State. “We

Cultivation 81

Cultivation Seed-To-Sale Conditions Business 81