NORML

JANUARY 4, 2019

Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Don Young (R-AK) re-introduced the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act, which protects those engaged in state-lawful medical marijuana programs from federal prosecution. Click here to email your member of Congress and urge them to join the Cannabis Caucus. Pennsylvania.

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Veriheal

MARCH 12, 2025

According to the Drug Policy Alliance , drug offenses are a leading cause of arrest in the United States. At this time, the court noted that the state continues to prohibit cannabis consumption inside a vehicle but acknowledges that the smell of burnt cannabis could linger on a person after they have smoked.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 28, 2020

One stated purpose for the bill is to address the Colorado Supreme Court’s 2015 decision concluding that because medical cannabis use is unlawful under federal law, it does not fall within the lawful activities statute’s protection for “lawful” activities. recreational or medical cannabis).

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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.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day. Here’s what’s currently on the books so far: Virginia 2020 Cannabis Lobby Day.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

As we previously explained , alcoholic beverages are regulated by federal and state laws. Cannabis is heavily regulated at the state level but unlike alcohol, it is—for the most part—strictly prohibited under federal law. Pre-Manufactured Alcohol Beverages Infused with Hemp.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 21, 2019

In states that legalize recreational marijuana, employers and drug testing services have seen significant increases in positivity rates for marijuana metabolites. Drug policies must be updated and must address discrimination concerns. Illinois Governor J.B. Implication for Employers.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 14, 2023

The Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) is currently reviewing its regulations and considering policy changes that respond to recent changes in state law known as Chapter 180 of the Acts of 2022: An Act Relative to Equity in the Cannabis Industry.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

At a more local level, city council members in Springfield, Illinois approved the state’s first marijuana consumption space. 2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies.

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NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Legislation is pending, AB 1465, that would allow licensing of cannabis consumption cafés and lounges in California. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of cannabis consumption lounges. Update : AB 1465 was heard in the Assembly Appropriations Committee on 5/16/19. CA resident? ME resident? NV resident?

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The court stated, “it seems implausible that the voters intended to essentially decriminalize marijuana in prison.” ” Had the public intended to alter the laws and policies regarding possession of cannabis in prison settings, they would have stated so explicitly, the court ruled.

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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. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of expungement expansion. Update : SB 45 was reported out of the House Health and Human Services Committee on 6/27/19.

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Veriheal

JUNE 16, 2021

A lot of people prefer a responsible combination of drinking and cannabis consumption. Going a step further beyond voicing support, Amazon announced they are revising their workplace policy regarding cannabis consumption. Some people prefer to be California Sober and just consume cannabis casually.

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Further, the Act noted that employers have the right to discipline or terminate an employee who violates the employer’s workplace drug policy. The new provisions further limit causes of action for employees disciplined pursuant to a reasonable drug and alcohol policy.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2019

The state cannabis agencies, ironically, prohibit licensed commercial cannabis businesses from using Hemp CBD in manufactured cannabis products or selling Hemp CBD products in licensed cannabis retail stores. Ultimately, there is no great answer to the question “is Hemp CBD really unlawful in California?”,

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 13, 2020

The FDA now oversees all products “made or derived from tobacco that [are] intended for human consumption.” The manufacture, sale and marketing of non-flavored, nicotine or tobacco-free CBD vaping products, as well as other smokable hemp products , may nonetheless be banned under certain state laws. Emphasis added).

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

A state law signed by Gov. This is a high-resource-use industry, and it doesn’t have to be,” said state Rep. It definitely puts Illinois at or near the top in terms of state policies for energy and environmental performance for cultivation facilities,” he said. NPR ( St Louis Public Radio) report.

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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.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2022

The Commission has designated certain geographic areas in Massachusetts as DIAs for having historically disproportionately higher drug-policy enforcement and lower socio-economic status due to marijuana prohibition and the War on Drugs. The 29 DIAs respond to the Commission’s equity mandates under state law ( M.G.L.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 2149, to amend the definition of “cannabis” under the 2010 voter-approved medical marijuana law. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 862, to protect state-sanctioned medical cannabis patients and their caregivers from housing discrimination. MD resident? NV resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 22, 2021

The board further acknowledged that Harper’s behavior was “no different from the personal consumption of wine, beer, or other alcoholic beverages.”. “It It is a social and recreational activity that is legal and permissible in California,” the board said.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

The second argument considers the voters’ intent when they passed Prop 64 and the public policy considerations connected to H&S 11362.45 Although the Perry court acknowledges that possession is not synonymous with consumption, they argue that possession is not unrelated to use. Considering the Voter’s Intent and Public Policy.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The more wide-ranging bill (H 174/S 72), which a spokesperson said is a priority for House Speaker Ron Mariano, addresses aspects of state laws that cannabis regulators and industry entrepreneurs have been increasingly vocal about taking issue with. Sonia Chang-Diaz, co-chair of the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, said.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

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. Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed legislation into law to restore patients’ right to smoke medical cannabis.

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NORML

MAY 31, 2019

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. Legislation is pending, AB 132, to protect cannabis consumers from employment discrimination.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 10, 2019

The law will effectively make it the lowest possible enforcement priority and prohibit the expenditure of resources to arrest adults ages 21+ from consuming or possessing psilocybin mushrooms only. For now, manufacturing psilocybin-containing products or selling them remains completely illegal—and so does consumption in public places.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 6, 2019

In Indiana, a group of retailers who sell CBD products filed a lawsuit in the Southern District of Indiana to declare Indiana’s law making it illegal to manufacture, finance, deliver, or possess “smokable hemp” under state law.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2019

In addition, the state agency announced it would begin cracking down on the sale of CBD-infused alcoholic beverages manufactured in the state starting February 2020. As we previously explained, alcoholic beverages are regulated under federal and state law. Alcohol and Tobacco and Trade Bureau (“TTB”).

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

The legalization of medical marijuana use in 33 states and recreational marijuana use in 11 states has led to hazy implications for the hospitality industry. Vast variances in state laws exist and, to make matters worse, cannabis remains listed as a Schedule I illicit substance under the Controlled Substances Act.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 9, 2024

Understanding State Laws: While medical marijuana is legal in many states, the specific regulations governing its use can vary widely. Exploring Different Consumption Methods: Medical marijuana comes in various forms, including flowers, concentrates, edibles, tinctures, and topicals.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 18, 2019

The Legalization Act specifically allows Illinois employers to enforce “reasonable zero tolerance or drug free workplace policies, or employment policies concerning drug testing, smoking, consumption, storage, or use of cannabis in the workplace or while on call provided that the policy is applied in a nondiscriminatory manner.”

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 15, 2022

The state has introduced a new program to compensate Maine cities and towns for costs they incur when opting to permit recreational, adult-use cannabis businesses. The Office of Cannabis Policy last week announced the launch of an online portal Maine municipalities can use to obtain reimbursement for up to $20,000 of those costs.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Cannabis consumption must occur in designated areas of the premises and each enclosed portion of the premises must meet specified ventilation requirements in addition to satisfying existing state and local building codes. SB 639 AND HB 2233. Hemp has been the talk of the town and the 2019 Legislative Session alike.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2020

The selected companies offer interactive programs, either live or online, that provide instruction on: Operating in accordance with state laws, regulations and local rules. Massachusetts Medical & Recreational Marijuana Policy. Seed-to-sale tracking compliance. Preventing diversion and sales to minors. Read the full article.

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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.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2019

In the midst of this uncertainty, we have been stressing to our clients the importance of insurance coverage for your business (see Anatomy of a Cannabis Insurance Policy Part 1: The Basics )– especially insurance that covers your liability for your marijuana- and hemp-derived products. Breach of warranty.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Due to the current state laws regarding cannabis and the FDA’s position on hemp-infused food products, no infused dishes will be served. Alaska was the first state to legalize social consumption at the state level last March. It allows businesses that sell marijuana to also provide a space for people to consume it.

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