The Blunt Truth

MARCH 8, 2021

New Jersey recently enacted a law permitting personal, nonmedical use of marijuana for individuals age 21 and over. Separate laws decriminalize marijuana and hashish possession and set out the penalties when individuals under age 21 use or possess marijuana or hashish. The law directly impacts employers in many ways.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

ACS Laboratory Will Grant its Safety Seal to Any Product Testing Beyond the Minimum for a Full Panel of Tests. is pleased to launch its proprietary and trademarked Tested Safe Certified Seal program, which is endorsed by the American Cannabinoid Association. BOCA RATON, Fla. , Aug. BOCA RATON, Fla. , Aug.

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NORML

JANUARY 13, 2020

Now more than ever, congressional action is required to end the failed criminalization of marijuana and amend federal law to ensure that state-legal cannabis programs can operate as intended. Deputy Director for Regulatory Programs, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Volkow, M.D.,

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

JANUARY 21, 2022

As the Michigan cannabis industry continues to grow and mature, medical and adult-use licensees would be well served to take proactive steps to ensure compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) regulations.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2022

Janet E Jackim, Zuber Lawler LLP: The Arizona Medical & Adult Use Marijuana Programs. Green Light Law Group: OLCC Finalizes New Rules on Delta-8 THC and other Artificially Derived Cannabinoids. The CDC recently issued guidance to businesses developing marijuana policies, balancing state legalization efforts and fleet safety.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

At the state level, a new decriminalization law took effect this week in Hawaii involving the possession of up to three grams of marijuana, as well as a procedure for expungement of past convictions for the same amount. Legislation is pending, House Bill 1089, to protect cannabis consumers from employment discrimination. CO resident?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. This created issues for law enforcement and testing facilities in determining the difference between legal hemp and illegal marijuana.

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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2022

The first legal psilocybin therapy program to take shape in America is slowly progressing in Oregon. Kate Brown conducts regularly scheduled monthly meetings with a goal of shaping the nation’s first Psilocybin therapy program. Oregon’s Psilocybin Therapy Program: Advisory Board Hard at Work. What is Psilocybin?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

In a decision last week, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that the state law protecting “lawful activities” or “lawful off-duty conduct” does not apply to non-medical cannabis consumption, according to an Ogletree Deakins report. Court Rules Off-Duty Recreational Cannabis Use Not Protected By Nevada State Law. Birmingham.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It Pennsylvania State Rep.

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The Cannigma

APRIL 19, 2021

Texas is the largest state in the US without legal recreational cannabis or a large-scale medical cannabis program. Texas is the largest state in the US without legal recreational cannabis or a large-scale medical cannabis program. Patients do not need to register with the state or pay a fee to access the medical cannabis program.

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Cannabis Chronicles

JUNE 27, 2019

In April, the council held a work session examining the public safety and health aspects of legal cannabis. They also reflect updates to state law, such as eliminating “collective gardens,” which were previously used for medical marijuana. Meanwhile, the county moved forward with reconsidering the ban.

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Americans for Safe Access

OCTOBER 31, 2024

ASA has recently revamped our Member Benefits Program, adding new discounts and offers for our members! A Patient & Consumer Guide to Navigating Cannabis Safety. Take ASA's National Survey Cannabis Product Recalls: What They Mean for the Health of Patients & Cannabis Programs Take ASA's National Survey And more

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Enacted in 1986, the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program made it a condition for employment that all civilian employees at executive branch agencies be prohibited from using federally illegal substances on or off duty. Puerto Rico, and Guam, and 46 states have some form of medical marijuana law ; however, it remains illegal under federal law.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law. Now is no different. Below are some highlights of what happened in 2021. Connecticut. New Mexico. New Jersey.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

The order states: “Employees who are not in a safety-sensitive position will be tested for drugs only upon reasonable suspicion, or after an accident or incident. Under the rules, many would-be employees will no longer face pre-employment drug screenings.

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CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

What law legalized medical marijuana in Florida? How does Florida law define medical marijuana? SHORT ANSWER: Low-THC cannabis , defined by Florida law, only contains 8% or less THC and more than 10% CBD. To learn more about telehealth appointments and CannaMD ‘s COVID-19 safety measures, see: Coronavirus Policies.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

On October 12, 2019, Governor Newsom announced that he had signed SB-153 , a bill aimed at making significant changes to California’s hemp cultivation law. As I’ve written before , the bill is a major change for California hemp laws for the following reasons: The bill adds a new definition of “industrial hemp”.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Michigan’s unregulated cannabis market poses an immediate threat to the health of all Michiganders, and the Michigan Cannabis Safety Act updates outdated laws to help ensure all Michiganders have access to tested, tracked and labeled cannabis products,” MCMA Board Chair Shelly Edgerton told Mlive.com. . “We View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Meet the New Team and Get Updated on the Program – Virtually – on March 1 The U.S. Hemp Authority®(USHA), announced today a new partnership with Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc. PJRFSI, a […]

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The law currently states that 8% of the Cannabis Regulation Fund shall be transferred to the Local Government Distributive Fund and allocated as provided in Section 2 of the State Revenue Sharing Act. The Cannabis Regulation Fund FY2024 funds can be seen here.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

After nearly two years of success with recreational cannabis, New Jersey lawmakers are hoping to make some positive changes to cannabis laws in the state. Murphy stated in an Executive Order , “…of New Jersey’s nine million residents, only approximately 15,000 are able to participate in the State’s medical marijuana program.”

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The 2021-2022 State Budget Bill consolidated the three cannabis agencies – the Bureau of Cannabis Control, CalCannabis, and Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch – into the DCC to try and streamline application processes. AB 141 – Meet the Department of Cannabis Control. Emergency Regulations.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 25, 2021

However, employers still must be mindful of the state law protections currently available to medical marijuana users including, among other things, not taking adverse action or otherwise discriminating against someone based solely on their status as a qualifying medical marijuana patient or their possession of medical marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

It also includes comprehensive restorative justice provisions, including grants, loans, and other funding programs for disadvantaged and minority businesses, record expungement, petitions for resentencing, and other measures intended to repair the decades of harm caused by the War on Drugs. Regulatory Oversight of Hemp and Cannabis.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Governor Jim Justice (R) of West Virginia signed legislation into law that allows financial institutions to provide banking services related to the state’s medical marijuana program. Late last week, the North Dakota State Senate overwhelmingly passed a measure to expand the state’s medical marijuana program.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

UC Hastings Law graduates Tanisha Gooch ’14 and Jeremy Schwartz ’18 work as leaders in the City of San Francisco’s Office of Cannabis. Two UC Hastings Law graduates are on the frontlines of regulating a growing multibillion-dollar cannabis industry in a city with storied history and connection to cannabis culture.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2021

Programs include: Sept. Marijuana Legalization and Roadway Safety” with Matt Moore, Senior Vice President, Highway Loss Data Institute; Christy Thiems, Senior Director, American Property Casualty Insurance Association; and Bill Zielinski, Senior Vice President, Product Management & Analytics, Personal Insurance, Travelers.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 11, 2024

West Virginia has emerged as a trailblazer in the realm of medical marijuana, implementing a comprehensive program to provide patients with access to this therapeutic treatment option. This program facilitates access to medical cannabis for individuals suffering from qualifying debilitating conditions.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 24, 2024

The landscape of healthcare and medicinal practices has undergone a transformative shift with the advent of medical marijuana programs across the United States. Today we’ll take a closer look at the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program, giving Michigan citizens all the info they need about accessing MMJ in the state.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

House Bill 1089 would prohibit employers terminating an employee for the employee’s lawful off-duty activities that are lawful under state law even if those activities are not lawful under federal law, such as consuming marijuana. Send a message to your representatives in support of the MORE Act now.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2021

The bill, now signed into law, includes numerous patient-focused updates to the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program , the majority of which became effective immediately upon the Governor’s signing. of House members.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The money is earmarked for public safety. He says, “The public safety component of our budget is our largest expenditure. So a large portion of every dollar the city gets goes to that public safety effort, which includes community safety programs and all those different things not just law enforcement, but all the components.”.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 17, 2021

However, more and more states and localities are either enacting marijuana laws with express employment protections or resolving court cases in favor of marijuana users. Marijuana remains a Schedule I drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Yet, more than a decade ago, the California Supreme Court held in Ross v.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 14, 2024

Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana in West Virginia West Virginia’s medical marijuana program encompasses an extensive list of qualifying conditions, providing access to patients with various chronic or debilitating diseases.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 17, 2021

goodblend™ Texas , a retail brand of Parallel , one of the nation’s largest privately-held multi-state cannabis operators, today announced the launch of the first cannabinol (CBN) products for patients registered in the Texas Compassionate Use Program.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

The position provides daily oversight of complaints of product safety issues, non-compliance, and patient safety issues, qualified personnel registration, as well as application and renewal process for all licenses issued by the Commission. Monitor and evaluate performance of the program area and subordinate staff.

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