The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

In the last two years, more jurisdictions have passed laws providing employment protections to applicants and employees using cannabis on their free time, including in New York , Washington, DC , and California. Ceballos v. Ceballos v. NP Palace, LLC , Aug. 11, 2022.). As a result, the employer terminated the plaintiff.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

APRIL 24, 2024

Researchers found no association between states enacting recreational marijuana laws and an increase of marijuana use among youth populations, according to research published in JAMA Pediatrics.1 1 Moreover, states even saw a decrease in substance use among younger populations where recreational marijuana is now legal.1,2

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Cannabis Life Network

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The attitude towards recreational cannabis use is changing all over the world. This past week, Malta legalized recreational cannabis. Although all the details have yet to be released, here is what we know about the new cannabis laws in Malta and Thailand. Thailand did the same thing a little over a week ago.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 25, 2021

Seyfarth Synopsis: In the first six months of 2021, several states legalized marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes, including New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and New Mexico. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill that legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older.

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Cannabis Cheri

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Now rules vary from state to state, so check the laws where you live, but these are typically the advantages of a medical marijuana card: It saves you money in the form of lower tax rates at dispensaries. You can usually buy more at a time than is allowed in the recreational market. Why would anyone bother?

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CannaMD

MAY 23, 2023

While conflicts between federal and state law may lead you to think otherwise, figuring out cannabis (and the difference between medical and recreational marijuana) isn’t that complicated at all. Medical Marijuana Vs. Regular Recreational Marijuana Or “Weed” So what is the […]

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Veriheal

JUNE 9, 2022

Just a day after worldwide celebrations of cannabis, legal sales of recreational marijuana became for New Jersey residents. On April 21st, 2022, the state opened the doors to recreational cannabis sales within authorized medical dispensaries. On the first day of sales, 12,438 recreational cannabis consumers purchased over $1.9

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 14, 2024

Although recently introduced bills regulating hemp have garnered most of the attention this week, two parallel Illinois House and Senate bills, SB3922 and HB5809 , also would offer a significant change to the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act , including, among other provisions, allowing curbside pickup of cannabis products for recreational customers.

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NORML

MAY 20, 2020

The enactment of adult-use cannabis legalization laws is not associated with an increase in marijuana-related youth drug treatment admissions, according to data published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence. A pair of researchers from Temple University assessed annual drug treatments admissions among youth for the years 2008 to 2017.

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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.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

On May 25, 2022, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed “ The Rhode Island Cannabis Act ,” which grants adults aged 21 and older the right to possess and grow certain amounts of cannabis for recreational use. The law also does not require employers to accommodate the medical use of cannabis in any workplace.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

DECEMBER 14, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The legislature appears poised to finish for the year without having made promised changes to the voter-approved recreational marijuana initiated statute. Read More

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The Cannigma

JUNE 2, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Largely decriminalized. Despite Germany’s very expansive medical cannabis program, the country still has not legalized recreational cannabis. The post Cannabis laws in Germany: Is weed legal? appeared first on The Cannigma.

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Americans for Safe Access

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Prior to the election, there were 19 states that allowed both recreational adult use and medical cannabis, 29 allowing medical cannabis only, and 2 states with a total prohibition on cannabis. Each of the states already have an established medical cannabis law so the ballot questions were largely focused on recreational use.

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CannaMD

APRIL 1, 2024

The Florida Supreme Court has decided to place the recreational marijuana amendment, known as Amendment 3, on the November 2024 ballot. This amendment, if passed, would allow adults aged 21 or older to legally possess, purchase, and use marijuana for personal, non-medical consumption, with specific possession limits set.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The landscape of medical marijuana laws in the United States is complex and continually evolving. With federal and state regulations, varying laws by state, and ongoing updates, it’s crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of this ever-changing field. Idaho: Idaho has strict marijuana laws and does not have an MMJ program.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and the Pritzker Administration today announced recreational cannabis sales. The post Illinois 2024 recreational cannabis sales top $1.72B appeared first on Illinois News Joint. The December 2024 totals of $153,249,701.54

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Veriheal

JUNE 13, 2022

The state legalized recreational-use cannabis last year and is gearing up to launch sales in the coming months. Make sure to follow Veriheal for more updates on New York’s upcoming recreational launch. The post NYC Could Be Sparking Up Recreational Cannabis Sales This Fall appeared first on Cannabis Central.

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

The post Here’s what’s legal under New Jersey’s updated marijuana laws appeared first on Leafly. The state's first adult-use stores could be open as early as Labor Day weekend.

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CannaMD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As Florida approaches a pivotal vote on the legalization of recreational marijuana, the state's legislature is advancing a proposal to implement THC potency limits on cannabis products.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

NYSBA members can join the Cannabis Law Section for only $35 and law student members can join for free. Join The Cannabis Law Section. We would like to formally congratulate what was previously our Committee on Cannabis Law on their transition to becoming an official NYSBA Section!

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 3, 2023

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced recreational cannabis sales totals for May 2023. The post Another strong month for Illinois recreational cannabis sales appeared first on Illinois News Joint. To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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The Cannigma

JULY 24, 2022

Medical: Illegal Recreational: illegal Reciprocity: N/A. THC is not legal in any form in South Carolina, which still has harsh anti-cannabis laws. In 2014, prior to federal CBD legalization, the governor signed Julian’s Law which created access to low-THC/ high-CBD oil for qualified patients. Is weed legal in South Carolina?

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NORML

JULY 8, 2019

The enactment of laws regulating the use of cannabis by adults is associated with short-term declines in self-reported marijuana use by young people, according to findings published today in the journal JAMA Pediatrics. ” By contrast, states with medical cannabis laws only were not associated with any statistical changes in youth use.

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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. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older. There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law. Connecticut.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

DECEMBER 17, 2021

A New Mexico state judge ruled on Thursday that medical cannabis patients cannot purchase the same amount as non-patients when recreational-use sales begin. Continue reading NM judge rules patient cannabis purchase limits consistent with state law at The NM Political Report.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Lightford is scheduled to host an informative town hall meeting to discuss several aspects of Illinois’ sometimes confusing cannabis law. The town hall will focus on recreational and medical cannabis, as well as transporters and other topics. Next week, Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. The event is free and open to the public.

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Veriheal

MARCH 19, 2025

From early failed attempts at approving medical marijuana to the historic 2020 vote that saw both medical and recreational cannabis on the ballot simultaneously, it has been a challenging battle for cannabis advocates in South Dakota. It would be another ten years before this issue was back on the ballot.

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Leafly

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The post Key details in New Jersey’s marijuana law could be decided this weekend appeared first on Leafly. Want to grow cannabis at home? Call your state legislator about it today—or it might be too late.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal. It is illegal to possess, sell, or cultivate cannabis for recreational or medical use in Qatar. While the country is notoriously tight-lipped about specifics regarding breaking laws, smuggling any substance can lead to 20 years in prison and fines of up to $80,000.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The law used very specific language that allowed certain aspects of a medical cannabis program, such as prescriptions from doctors, but failed to address other factors such as cultivation and distribution. Edwards signed Glover’s decriminalization bill (HB 652) into law on June 14 of this year. Starting Aug.

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NORML

APRIL 12, 2019

The passage of statewide adult use marijuana laws is associated with an immediate uptick in housing prices, according to an assessment published by the online service Clever Real Estate. Full text of the study, “How Legalizing Recreational Marijuana Impacts Home Values,” appears online here.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to take up a lawsuit challenging a ballot proposal to legalize recreational marijuana use in the state. WGEM Misssouri report. The Tuesday ruling means the proposed constitutional amendment will be on the Nov.

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Veriheal

JULY 11, 2022

Now that both medical and recreational cannabis is legal in New York, there are some things that residents and visitors should know. Recreational cannabis is legal in the state of New York for adults 21 and up, but there is currently no way to purchase it legally. Once the 60 days are up, the regulations will take effect.

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Medical Marijuana Pages

JULY 31, 2024

Current Status of Recreational Marijuana in Ohio. Ohio has seen significant changes in its marijuana laws over the years, leading to growing interest in the status of recreational marijuana. Understanding the evolution of these laws helps contextualize the current landscape and what may lie ahead. Read More

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

However, there are exemptions for employers with federal contracts or where these protections would otherwise violate federal law. As a general rule, employers are prohibited from refusing to hire because of trace amounts of marijuana in a person’s system during a drug screen. Clean Slate.

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NORML

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Licensed cannabis retailers in Colorado and Washington are highly compliant with state laws refusing the sale of products to minors, according to data published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. ” The abstract of the study, “Compliance with personal ID regulations by recreational marijuana stores in two U.S.

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