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NM governor intervenes in court case over medical cannabis cards

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

In a motion to add Lujan Grisham as an intervening party, her lawyers argued that the governor’s office is better suited than the state Department of Health to address some issues in the case.

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Can You Get Fired For Having An MMJ Card In New Jersey?

MMJ Recs

The Legal Landscape: New Jersey’s MMJ Laws New Jersey’s medical marijuana program has evolved significantly since its inception in 2010 under the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (CUMMA). The law allows patients with certain medical conditions to get and use medical marijuana legally.

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Document AB-1656 Cannabis: industrial hemp. (2021-2022) Published: 01/14/2022

Cannabis Law Report

The Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act of 2016 (AUMA), an initiative measure approved as Proposition 64 at the November 8, 2016, statewide general election, authorizes a person who obtains a state license under AUMA to engage in commercial adult-use cannabis activity pursuant to that license and applicable local ordinances.

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Marijuana Laws Impacting Employers Spread Like a Weed in 2021: A Year in Review

The Blunt Truth

There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law. And of course, employers still must be mindful of the state law protections currently available to medical marijuana users. Employers can only take employment actions based on contrary federal and state legal requirements (e.g., New Mexico. New Jersey.

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Montana: Great Falls couple files suit against marijuana sale ban within city limits

Cannabis Law Report

However, Great Falls’ outright ban of sales within city limits is in violation of state law because cities and counties can only ban sales through a local referendum vote, which has not happened in Great Falls or Cascade County. The city’s ban violates state law and goes against the clear will of the people.”.

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Nevada Supreme Court Finds a Private Right of Action Under Nevada’s Medical Cannabis Law

The Blunt Truth

Nevada, like most states, has legalized cannabis for medicinal use. Although permitted under state law, a Nevada employee may still face discipline under a company’s drug policy. Litigation over employee off-duty use of medical cannabis is on the rise.

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Beyond Pesticides Want Congress To Do Something About Cannabis & Pesticide Use

Cannabis Law Report

Beyond Pesticides , October 8, 2019) As medicinal and recreational marijuana continue to be legalized in a growing number of states, concerns about the safety of the burgeoning industry—how the substance is grown, harvested, processed, distributed, sold, and used—have emerged. Here’s their blog post of 8 October.