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Weekly Cannabis Roundup October 22

Veriheal

finally see recreational cannabis sales. The New York State Department of Labor (DOL) announced Tuesday that New York employers cannot drug test most workers for marijuana. The New York State Department of Labor (DOL) announced Tuesday that New York employers cannot drug test most workers for marijuana. if enacted. if enacted.

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Federal vs. State Approaches to Cannabis: Recent DEA Data Shows Increase In Enforcement While States Move Toward Decriminalization and Legalization

The Blunt Truth

One might think that the recent uptick in the legalization of recreational marijuana usage would correlate with a decline in the arrests and seizures related to the leafy-green. According to recent data from the Drug Enforcement Administration , however, in 2021, federal law enforcement agents seized over 5.5

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Cato Institute “Cannabis Banking: A Clash Between Federal and State Laws”

Cannabis Law Report

Although 18 states have fully legalized, cannabis is still a sticky issue for banks and other financial institutions because it remains illegal at the federal level. The cannabis industry might look like just another business for local police, where legal, but the DEA and other federal agencies have a different outlook.

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Can I Use My Medical Marijuana in States Where It’s Not Legal?

CannaMD

Just like using medical marijuana in residential apartments , traveling with cannabis comes down to federal versus state law. Since federal law supersedes state law, this also means that taking cannabis across state lines (even if both states permit medical marijuana use) is illegal. CALIFORNIA.

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US Federal Air Surgeon Clarifies Rules On Pilots And THC /CBD

Cannabis Law Report

The Federal Air Surgeon’s office has received a number of inquiries about marijuana, due to the recent increase in the number of states around the country that have approved its use for medical and recreational purposes. Be aware that federal law — not state law — governs FAA medical and pilot certification.

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CBD and Hemp Legal and Regulatory Roundup – May 13, 2022

Cannabis Law Report

She also stated the raid may have been retaliatory, due to her participation in legislative efforts to authorize and monitor the growth of hemp in the state. Law 360 (sub. hemp farmer sues state, police officer for raid based on false information. Law 360 (sub. The Detroit News. 2019 and Nov. 2020, MMJ says.

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What is the Difference Between a Cannabis Recommendation and Cannabis Prescription

United Patients Group

A recommendation from a physician is simply permission (‘recommendation’) for the patient to use cannabis, which can be obtained in any state where medical marijuana is legal. Although both are legal under state law, there are currently 29 states with legislation allowing for medical cannabis and the District of Columbia.

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