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Municipalities Moving Away from Marijuana Testing for Employees

NORML

In the city of Rochester, council members approved municipal legislation on Tuesday barring pre-employment marijuana testing for non-safety sensitive city employees. Also this week, city council members in Richmond, Virginia passed a resolution excluding non-safety sensitive employees and job applicants from marijuana testing.

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Poll: Virginia Voters Support Legalizing Adult-use Cannabis Retail Sales

NORML

If public safety is an actual priority for either chamber, then they will approve legislation to begin sales at licensed dispensaries as soon as possible.”. The post Poll: Virginia Voters Support Legalizing Adult-use Cannabis Retail Sales appeared first on NORML.

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Stay Home This 4/20

NORML

That is why, in the best interest of public health and safety, NORML is encouraging cannabis consumers not to congregate in groups either outdoors or indoors this 4/20. A complete guide to NORML’s ‘Responsible Consumer Safety Tips’ is online here. • Texas NORML’s 420 Stream-A-Thon (start time: 12:30PM CT).

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Dispensary Spotlight: AuraLight

Illinois News Joint

AuraLight Dispensary is located at 1350 N. And check our Dispensary Directory for more information. As a locally owned, independent dispensary, we are committed to exceptional customer service and meaningful community engagement.” For other Dispensary Spotlights, visit here. Orchard Rd. in Aurora, Illinois. on Sundays.

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Green Rose Harwood Heights dispensary opens

Illinois News Joint

Green Rose opened its third dispensary in the Chicago area Saturday, Aug. Green Rose Harwood Heights has a ready-to-go drive-thru window and will be prepared to become one of the first dispensaries to offer a drive-thru service as soon as Illinois changes the law to allow for it. For Dispensary Spotlight Features, visit here.

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Happy 4/20 From NORML!

NORML

That is why, in the best interest of public health and safety, NORML is encouraging cannabis consumers not to congregate in groups either outdoors or indoors this 4/20. Avoid unnecessary trips to dispensaries on 4/20, when they may be more crowded than usual and physical distancing may be more difficult. Your friends at NORML.

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Leafly Study Debunks Dispensary Myths Around Crime & Teen Use

Leafly

Most research finds cannabis stores lead to improvements in public safety, health, and property values. The post Leafly Study Debunks Dispensary Myths Around Crime & Teen Use appeared first on Leafly. So why are towns still banning them?