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Australia Cannabis Q&A

Canna Law Blog

Employers should: Establish fair and transparent testing policies. Can employers enforce a zero-tolerance cannabis policy? Businesses should ensure written policies are consistent with relevant state and federal employment law. Develop clear, compliant drug policies addressing both medicinal and recreational use.

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Marijuana Banking Passes Critical Committee

NORML

This ongoing federal prohibition forces this newly emerging billion-dollar industry operates largely on a cash-only basis — an environment that makes businesses more susceptible to theft and more difficult to audit. We’ve actually gone through the process, fully debated, and seen broad bipartisan support.

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Marijuana Banking Bill Scheduled For Committee Markup

NORML

This ongoing federal prohibition forces this newly emerging billion-dollar industry operates largely on a cash-only basis — an environment that makes businesses more susceptible to theft and more difficult to audit. “The banking issue is just one aspect of the failed policy of federal marijuana criminalization.

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Senate Banking Committee to Hear Testimony Regarding Need for Marijuana Reforms

NORML

According to recently published data from the US Treasury Department, fewer than 500 financial institutions nationwide currently provide services to cannabis-specific establishments. Federal law and regulations currently discourage banks and other financial institutions from working directly with state-licensed cannabis businesses.

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Policy Advisor (Legislative Assistant) County of San Diego CA

Cannabis Law Report

The Office of Vice Chair Nora Vargas, San Diego County Supervisor, District 1, is seeking an experienced Policy Advisor. The ideal candidate has an understanding and interest in politics, policy and advocacy on the local, state, and national level. Assist in the research, drafting, and creation of policies for the Supervisor.

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Unions Blowing Smoke with "Green Lung" Myth

MJ Business Attorneys

There is no data showing that there are pervasive health or safety issues in the cannabis industry. However, this data is qualified by the fact that all but 1 of those workers admitted to smoking cigarettes or cannabis daily. The term ‘green lung’ had no prior widespread medical use, nor is it medically defined.

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Not-very-NICE: UK Cannabis Policy and Harm to Patients

CannaTech

The supportive regulatory environment has facilitated a mounting body of clinical and transnational research demonstrating the efficacy of medically prescribed marijuana. UK cannabis policy is not serving the interests of patients. In the UK, cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMP) were legalized in November 2018.