State Policy Weekly Update 2/14/2023
NORML
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Highlights include: AZ, CO, GA, KS, ME, MD, NH, NM, RI, TX, VT, VA, and WV The post State Policy Weekly Update 2/14/2023 appeared first on NORML.
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Pennsylvania: Marijuana possession arrests decline statewide
NORML
JANUARY 28, 2020
” “This is likely the result of two major policy changes: More than twenty decriminalization or penalty downgrade ordinances passed by city councils across the Commonwealth, and approximately a quarter of a million registered medical marijuana patients,” said Goldstein. .
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NCAA Relaxes Rules for Cannabis Testing and Consumption Among U.S. College Athletes
Veriheal
APRIL 28, 2022
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recently announced that it would be lifting the restraints on its cannabis drug testing policy among collegiate athletes located in the United States. The NCAA’s updated cannabis policy includes relaxing the rules for cannabis testing and consumption among U.S.
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CDC Dishes Out Workplace Cannabis Policy Advice to Companies That Hire Drivers
Veriheal
MARCH 21, 2022
Cannabis companies that hire drivers to work for them—such as delivery services and goods transporters—are being advised by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish certain policies that can mitigate the risk of impaired driving, all the while ensuring that companies remain in alignment with state legalization laws.
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Reports of Synthetic THC Snuck into Washington Cannabis Products
Veriheal
OCTOBER 19, 2021
For those interested in ensuring that the cannabis being sold today is pure and safe for consumption…this one’s for you! And while many of the regulatory rules have been crafted thoughtfully, existing cannabis policy gaps have contributed to concerning market behavior. The Guise of Synthetic THC.
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Virginia, Marijuana, and How Medical Legalization May Unfold in the South
NORML
AUGUST 26, 2019
The passage of SB 701 directed the Virginia Board of Pharmacy to regulate and monitor the state’s CBD- and THC-A-rich oils. Furthermore, Virginia’s consumption/product regulations are smoke-free. This is now a public policy that NORML uses as its standard. A low-THC program? They managed to hold on to that.
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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/14/20
NORML
MARCH 14, 2020
Legislation is pending, HCR 2045, that seeks to arbitrarily cap the potency of cannabis flowers at two percent THC. Send a message to your lawmakers in opposition to THC limits. Send a message to your lawmakers in opposition to THC limits. 4522 was approved by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on 3/9/20. AZ resident?
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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/15/20
NORML
FEBRUARY 15, 2020
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. Legislation is pending, House Bill 4706, to regulate public on-site marijuana consumption for adults. AL resident? HI resident? IL resident?
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The UFC Knocks Out THC from its Anti-Doping Policy
Veriheal
JANUARY 21, 2021
Although many of these athletes did not consume cannabis prior to games, fights, and other competitions but rather in their own free times, it did not matter as cannabis has been listed in many of the leagues’ anti-doping and drug policies since their inception. A Statement Regarding the Changes. Athletes That Have Come Forward.
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Vermont’s Cannabis Board Rejects Proposed 15% THC Cap on Cannabis
Veriheal
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
A suggested 15% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) potency cap for cannabis products in Vermont’s adult-use cannabis market has been dismissed after a strong debate among the Vermont legislature. However, following much deliberation, board members decided that the current 30% statutory cap on THC concentration in cannabis flower is appropriate.
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USA: Testing People for Marijuana Impairment Based on THC Levels is ‘Not Reliable,’ Federally Funded Study Finds
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 7, 2021
The amount of THC in a person’s system after consuming marijuana is not an accurate predictor of impairment, a federally funded study has determined. The research, backed by a grant from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), involved 20 people who either ate or vaporized cannabis with varying levels of THC. April 5, 2021.
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The NBA Announces Suspension of Drug Testing for THC
Veriheal
JANUARY 7, 2021
Professional sports organizations have started to adopt policies that no longer have harsh penalties over cannabis. Joining other professional sports that have embraced cannabis revisiting their policies, the NBA has announced they will no longer perform random drug testing for THC during the 2021 season.
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Clarifying NY State Decriminalization and Marijuana Possession Related Penalties
NORML
OCTOBER 9, 2019
As of August 28, 2019, public consumption and possession of up to two ounces of cannabis flower is punishable as a marijuana possession violation (not a crime) and the sentence of that offense is a monetary fine up to $200 under Penal Law 221. “Marihuana” is a Schedule I controlled substance under PHL 3306(d)(13).
CDC Issues Guidance for Employers to Address Possible Marijuana Use by Drivers
The Blunt Truth
DECEMBER 21, 2021
The CDC began with a discussion of the impact that THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) has on users. THC is the psychoactive compound that affects parts of the brain that control movements, balance, coordination, memory, and judgment. Engage a Medical Review Officer to review and interpret THC drug tests.
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NORML: Nevada: Multiple Marijuana Reform Bills Await Governor’s Signature
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 4, 2021
Assembly Bill 341 provides regulations governing the establishment of on-site “cannabis consumption lounges” for those ages 21 and older. Regulators will determine the specific types of cannabis products that are “appropriate for consumption” in the facilities. For more information, contact NORML State Policies Manager Carly Wolf.
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UFC Updates Regulations, Removes Cannabis from Banned Substances List
Veriheal
JANUARY 3, 2024
This reform extends UFC’s decision to protect fighters from penalization for testing positive for THC. UFC’s goal for the Anti-Doping Policy is to be the best, most effective, and most progressive anti-doping program in all of professional sports,” said Hunter Campbell, UFC Chief Business Officer in a press statement released on Dec.
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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/1/19
NORML
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
At the state level, activists in Florida and Missouri gathered in their state capitals along side state and local NORML chapters to lobby state lawmakers in favor of sensible marijuana policy reform. 182 is scheduled for a hearing in the Health Policy Committee on 2/4/19 at 1:30 pm, 412 Knott Building. John Fetterman, Lt. Update : S.
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US Navy Policy Documents Cannabis & Hemp
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 16, 2019
NEW Policy on Hemp Products. Find further information on the new policy clarifying Navy’s stance on hemp-derived products here. Find further information on the new policy clarifying Navy’s stance on hemp-derived products here. POLICY DOCUMENT. tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on a dry weight basis.
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Smartphone Sensor Data Could Detect Cannabis Intoxication With 90% Precision
Veriheal
DECEMBER 2, 2021
The study, which was conducted by the Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research, used technology that was able to successfully determine with 90% accuracy whether or not an individual was intoxicated by the cannabis plant.
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CDC Issues Best Practices For Fleet Marijuana Policies
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 20, 2022
(January 2022) – The CDC recently issued guidance to businesses developing marijuana policies, balancing state legalization efforts and fleet safety. Marijuana is a particularly challenging issue as THC can remain at detectable levels long after any intoxicating effect has ceased. AUTHOR(S).
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Weekly Legislative Roundup 4/5/19
NORML
APRIL 5, 2019
Legislation is pending, House Bill 19-1230, to allow the social consumption of cannabis by adults in licensed and regulated establishments. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of social consumption. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. CO resident? Connecticut. DE resident?
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CDC Guidance: Marijuana and Driving: How to Keep Your Fleet’s Drivers Safe
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 1, 2021
The delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) contained in marijuana is a psychoactive (mind-altering) compound that affects areas of the brain that control the body’s movements, balance, coordination, memory, and judgment. Specific to driving, THC can slow reaction times and reduce the ability to make decisions. Best Practices for Employers.
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Thailand Cracks Down on Public Smoking in Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Shops
Veriheal
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Once upon a time, Thailand was renowned for having some of the harshest drug policies in the world. Recreational production and consumption remain illegal under the decriminalization law; only medical production and use are allowed. THC is the primary psychotropic constituent in the marijuana plant. .
Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/25/20
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. VA resident?
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Hemp CBD Across State Lines: New Mexico
Canna Law Blog
JANUARY 19, 2020
A “hemp finished product” is “a hemp product that is intended for retail sale and containing hemp or hemp extracts that includes food, food additives and herbs for human use, including consumption, that has a THC content of not more than three-tenths percent.” Total THC content in the package, labeled in milligrams.
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Can You Fly with THC Gummies?
PrestoDoctor
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
In recent years, the popularity of THC-infused gummies for travel has risen, especially due to their potential therapeutic benefits. TSA outlines strict policies regarding flying with THC products, and any product containing marijuana over a certain limit. This guide dives into […] The post Can You Fly with THC Gummies?
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Did the pandemic make cannabis beverages more popular?
The Cannigma
JULY 26, 2022
The biggest spike in consumption happened in March of 2020, when COVID-19 took off in North America, with some states seeing a 65-75% increase in sales. Women were the fastest growing demographic, with consumption growing 51% throughout 2020. A generational divide in pandemic cannabis consumption. So who was buying?
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US Hemp Roundtable – Delta 8 Update
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 9, 2021
Delta-8 THC remains the hottest topic in the hemp industry, and policymakers in Congress and in statehouses across the country are furiously addressing the issue. total THC thresholds. This month, we learned about raids of shops in Kentucky and Georgia for selling delta-8 THC products, with arrests made of retailers in Georgia.
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FDA Enforcement Against Hemp-CBD Products Has Begun
Canna Law Blog
JANUARY 15, 2019
When those officials returned, they informed the owner that CBD cannot be sold for human consumption. This is because both CBD and THC are active ingredients in FDA-approved drugs and were the subject of substantial clinical investigations before they were marketed as foods or dietary supplements.
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Hemp CBD Across State Lines: Oregon
Canna Law Blog
MARCH 1, 2020
Any grower or processors (known as “handlers” in the state) must secure a license from the ODA and comply with comprehensive reporting, recordkeeping and total THC testing requirements. Consumption” means “to ingest, inhale, topically apply to the skin or hair.” total THC and are free of certain chemicals.
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How Kevin Durant Ended the NBA’s Cannabis Ban
Veriheal
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Now, with the 2023 policy change, the league will also no longer punish players for cannabis use. Prior to the new agreement, players faced financial and professional repercussions for violating the NBA’s ban on cannabis consumption. It may also assist with athletic recovery.
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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/25/19
NORML
JANUARY 25, 2019
At the state level this week, activists gathered in Denver in conjunction with Colorado and Denver NORML chapters to lobby their state lawmakers in favor of workplace drug testing reforms, social consumption, parental protections and expanding access to the state’s medical cannabis program. IA resident? MO resident? NM resident?
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Should You Expect Leniency by Japanese Government in Cannabis Laws
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 21, 2021
However, when it comes to cannabis, they have one of the harshest policies. While many countries are legalizing the consumption of cannabis, Japan restricted their citizens, which led to an increase the cannabis-related arrest in 2018. In facet, Japan permits the sale and consumption of CBD.
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Tribe is Expanding Cannabis Cultivation, Overgrowing the State Program
Veriheal
JUNE 28, 2022
South Dakota still has harsh penalties surrounding cannabis consumption, and its newly instated medical cannabis program remains heavily restricted. These policies have generally made it an unfriendly place for cannabis consumers. Medical cannabis consumption is not limited to smoking cannabis flower.
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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/8/19
NORML
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Senator Ron Wyden introduced legislation in the Senate — The Marijuana Revenue and Regulation Act — to permit states to establish their own marijuana regulatory policies free from federal interference. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 1557, to expand the state’s low-THC medical cannabis oil program. MD resident?
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Maine adopts official symbol for THC cannabis products
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Maine has decided upon a new symbol that is to be used on marijuana products sold for adult consumption. To develop the symbol the Maine Office of Marijuana Policy partnered with the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission. Already used in Massachusetts it features a red triangle with text reading, “CONTAINS THC.”
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Weekly Legislative Roundup 5/3/19
NORML
MAY 3, 2019
At a more local level, members of Las Vegas, Nevada’s city council approved legislation to allow cannabis consumption lounges. Legislation is pending, House Bill 19-1230, to allow the social consumption of cannabis by adults in licensed and regulated establishments. AL resident? CO resident? HI resident?
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There’s a Newly Developed Psychometric Assessment of Cannabis Intoxication
Veriheal
JUNE 1, 2022
While alcohol intoxication can be detected with breathalyzers, these devices have been found to be not so accurate when it comes to blood THC content. Cloutier states, “Specifically, the cannabis consumption-subjective effects link was stronger on vape-only days relative to blunt-only days. Some Intriguing Findings.
Washington Cannabis: The Proposed Hemp Overhaul is Here
Canna Law Blog
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
The plan would need to cover licensing, THC testing, enforcement, and a host of other topics required under federal law. Under, SB 5719 “CBD and CBD products derived from hemp are considered a food product that must be tested and treated in accordance with other agricultural crop derived food products for human and animal consumption.”
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US Hemp Roundtable: Regulation & Policy Updates in 4 States
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 26, 2022
The Virginia Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ final regulation for industrial hemp extracts intended for human consumption and foods containing an industrial hemp extract took effect on August 15. Finally, Louisiana’s emergency rule on consumable hemp products has been published in the Louisiana Register.
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A Guide to Choosing Cannabis Strains for Chronic Pain Relief
United Patients Group
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
The best cannabis strains for chronic pain relief are those that are high in both CBD and THC. CBD is the non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis with powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, while THC is the psychoactive component responsible for the plant’s euphoric effects.
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Nevada Just Lifted Its Ban on THC For All Professional Fighters
SpeedWeed
JULY 12, 2021
Motivating the decision was the league’s belief that marijuana cannot be properly qualified as a “performance-enhancing drug,” a policy adhered to by the World Anti-Doping Agency. “I But for years, the combat sports industry has ruined careers over athletes’ marijuana consumption. View original article.
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Women more likely to substitute cannabis for prescription drugs, survey says
The Cannigma
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
The survey was compiled by Amanda Reiman , PhD MSW, the California policy manager for the Drug Policy Alliance. Reiman added that she believes that the fact that people are reporting 1-2 sessions of consumption per day even when they consume 7 days a week “shows a pattern of self-moderation.”.
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Why There Should be a Standard Measurement for a Single THC Dose
Veriheal
JANUARY 28, 2021
The study opened by stating that “a standardized measure for delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol ( THC ) content in cannabis products is necessary to advance research both on the adverse effects of cannabis and on the drug’s potential medical uses”. The Importance of Standard Measurement.
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