Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

DENVER — Vicente Sederberg LLP (VS), a leading national cannabis law firm, announced Tuesday it has formed an environment, health, and safety (EHS) practice led by environmental attorneys with extensive public and private sector experience in the field.

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Environment Safety Compliance Compliance 103

Cannabis Law Report

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.

Recreational 105

Recreational Legalization Marijuana Policy 105

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 13, 2021

Dive Brief: The legalization last month of recreational marijuana in New York State created uncertainty for contractors on how to… Read More.

Safety 98

Safety Law Recreational Legalization 98

NORML

OCTOBER 8, 2019

We observed no statistically significant long-term effects of recreational cannabis laws or the initiation of retail sales on violent or property crime rates in these states.” … Our results from Colorado and Washington suggest that legalization has not had major detrimental effects on public safety.”

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Legalization Data Safety Retail 214

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.

Recreational 105

Recreational THC Marijuana Safety 105

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.

State Laws 98

State Laws Law Consumption Recreational 98

NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

Thousands of state-licensed and regulated businesses lack access to the banking industry and are unable to accept credit cards, deposit revenues, or write checks to meet payroll or pay taxes because federal law discourages financial institutions from engaging in such partnerships. With 97.7% of the U.S.

Banking 223

Banking Marijuana Safety Policy 223

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

The new rule prohibits: Marketing that appeals to children, including certain wording and imagery (as defined by Florida law). These changes reflect the states efforts to regulate hemp products more strictly while maintaining consumer safety standards. Branding that mimics illicit substances or drug paraphernalia.

Hemp 59

Hemp Extraction Packaging Legislation 59

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.

Law 105

Law Marijuana Policy Recreational 105

Veriheal

OCTOBER 7, 2021

With the support of the majority of citizens, it should come as no surprise that the nation is now preparing to launch a recreational cannabis trial. ” The participants made mention of reforming cannabis laws to limit the illegal market and increase consumer safety, which are both valid reasons for supporting cannabis legalization. .”

Recreational 98

Recreational Consumption Cannabis Legalization 98

The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The Illinois General Assembly passed SB 1557 , revising the language of the Recreational Cannabis Law to reduce but not eliminate employer liabilities. As we previously blogged, the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act will legalize recreational cannabis for Illinois adults starting January 1, 2020.

Recreational 77

Recreational Law Policy Cannabis 77

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2021

Connecticut has become the 19 th state to legalize recreational marijuana use by adults. Connecticut will permit individuals 21 years of age and older to possess and use recreational cannabis. Further, employers should be mindful of Connecticut’s existing laws limiting drug testing of current employees.

Recreational 78

Recreational Legalization Marijuana Safety 78

Veriheal

JUNE 7, 2023

John Carney (D) passed two bills to legalize cannabis into law without his signature. He announced legislation to allow the sale of recreational marijuana, and this decision marked a huge win for Democrats and marijuana supporters after many decades of fighting. Carney vetoed the bill to allow recreational use of marijuana in May 2022.

Recreational 92

Recreational Legalization Legislation Advocacy 92

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 21, 2020

Law Enforcement Related to Cannabis. Public Safety (PS) is supporting efforts to enforce the legalization and regulation of cannabis through activities to deter criminal activity and to help ensure that organized crime does not penetrate the legalized system. Background. Current Status.

Safety 88

Safety Research and Development Data Cannabis 88

NORML

AUGUST 29, 2019

In fact, data published online in JAMA Pediatrics in July reported that states with “recreational marijuana laws were associated with an eight percent decrease in the odds of marijuana use and a nine percent decrease in the odds of frequent marijuana use” among teens.

Education 230

Education Data Retail Environment 230

Cannabis Chronicles

JUNE 27, 2019

Sticky’s Pot Shop, which unsuccessfully defied the county’s ban on recreational cannabis, will reopen in its Hazel Dell location should the Clark County Council vote to reverse the prohibition. In April, the council held a work session examining the public safety and health aspects of legal cannabis.

Law 113

Law Retail State Laws Business 113

The Cannigma

APRIL 19, 2021

Medical: Very limited Recreational: Illegal Reciprocity: No. 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. Shutterstock).

Law 88

Law Epilepsy Conditions Programs 88

NORML

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

This is because federal law continues to inappropriately define all marijuana-related endeavors as criminal enterprises, including those commercial activities that are licensed and legally regulated under state laws. “And when these businesses are forced to operate exclusively in cash, they create serious public safety concerns.”

Banking 166

Banking Policy Business Safety 166

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

by David Standa | Jun 3, 2021 | Legalization , Legislation , Licensing , Recreational Marijuana | New Mexico. As we previously wrote about here , New Mexico passed a recreational cannabis statute with a very ambitious timeline. The next key date in that timeline is June 29. That is the date when the statute goes into effect.

Law 98

Law Safety Recreational Compliance 98

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 15, 2022

CannaHealth , a professional medical hashish certification organization in New Haven, submitted a lawsuit final 7 days versus the state Division of Buyer Safety and its Social Fairness Council that oversees the rollout of Connecticut’s legalized grownup-use leisure hashish market.

Safety 75

Safety Recreational Education Cultivation 75

NORML

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

On January 16, the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee heard testimony for and against HB 481 during a public hearing. Statewide polling data shows that 68 percent of New Hampshire adults support “legalizing [the] possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal recreational use.”

Legalization 233

Legalization Legislation Retail Cultivation 233

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. It is ASA’s hope that the report will inspire a renewed commitment to patients by policymakers to improve state laws and end the federal prohibition once and for all.”. ASA examines medical cannabis law efficacy.

Access 98

Access Law Patients Programs 98

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. In September, New York State legalized adult use of cannabis.

Law 98

Law Supply Chain Banking Cultivation 98

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 14, 2021

Prison inmates can’t legally possess marijuana under California’s law allowing recreational pot, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday in overturning a lower court that found prisoners could have the drug as long as they didn’t consume it. The Court of Appeal determined the plain language of Health and Safety Code section 11362.1,

Safety 111

Safety Decriminalization Policy Recreational 111

Veriheal

JUNE 10, 2022

passed a bill that protects workers’ cannabis consumption rights, Illinois updated its discriminatory cannabis criminal justice law, and a 5th grader brought cannabis-infused gummies to school. The CEPAA would also make it illegal for employers to refuse to hire an individual because of their recreational or medical cannabis use.

Edibles 97

Edibles Law Consumption Cannabis 97

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 20, 2023

Cannabis laws have changed a lot in recent years, especially in the state of California, where both medical and recreational cannabis usage is now legal.

Safety 52

Safety Legalization Recreational Cannabis 52

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Australia Cannabis Regulations: Federal and State Overview Australias cannabis laws are complex, with federal, state, and local regulations all playing a role in determining the legal framework. Australian state and territory laws determine whether personal use, possession, and local business activities are permitted.

Law 65

Law Medicine Cultivation Research and Development 65

The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

We have had inquiries about whether the Department of Transportation-regulated safety-sensitive employees can use CBD products. It is important for all employers and safety-sensitive employees to know: The Department of Transportation requires testing for marijuana and not CBD. .

CBD 106

CBD Safety Compliance Compliance 106

The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Nevada prohibits employers from taking adverse action against applicants who test positive for marijuana, with exceptions for, among other jobs, safety-sensitive positions and motor vehicle drivers who are subject to testing under state or federal law.

Marijuana 111

Marijuana Safety Environment Conditions 111

The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Last month, the Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, issued a bulletin directed to employers with workers who drive as part of their jobs. Consult with counsel experienced with state marijuana laws in developing a new or revising an existing drug policy.

Marijuana 111

Marijuana Policy Safety THC 111

Cannabis Chronicles

APRIL 5, 2019

Unlike the original bill , the new version specifies that it would not be operative until federal law is amended to allow for the interstate transfer of marijuana, or the U.S. The Cole memorandum restricts federal marijuana law enforcement in states where pot is legal. Ten states have legalized recreational marijuana.

Decriminalization 147

Decriminalization Recreational Safety Marijuana 147

The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 22, 2022

The bill must go through a congressional review period before becoming law. The District of Columbia legalized cannabis for medicinal purposes in 2010 and began to permit individuals to use the drug recreationally in 2015. Last month, on July 13, 2022, Washington, D.C. About the Act.

Safety 111

Safety Environment Policy Recreational 111

Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The study, which was analyzed by the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) , discovered that police were solving more violent crimes in states where cannabis has been legalized. Just like the efforts of the new study, the 2018 study assessed the crime clearance rates in Colorado and Washington.

Legalization 138

Legalization Consumption Recreational Policy 138

The Blunt Truth

JULY 5, 2023

Starting August 1, 2023, Minnesota will provide protections to individuals who use cannabis for recreational purposes, after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a state law allowing adults 21 and older to use recreational cannabis. The new law amends the state’s Consumable Products Act to protect off-duty cannabis use.

Law 52

Law Recreational Policy Treatment 52

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The Arizona Department of Revenue says the first year of recreational marijuana sales has raised more than $106 million. The money is earmarked for public safety. He says, “The public safety component of our budget is our largest expenditure. Now we have a better idea of how much money.

Legalization 105

Legalization Safety Collective Programs 105

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 9, 2021

The state of the law on psychedelic substances is in flux. Not only are more and more jurisdictions decriminalizing the use of psychedelics for recreational purposes, but it appears that psychedelic substances are the new horizon for the treatment of severe psychological disorders and other ailments. Published Via JD Supra.

Law 81

Law Therapy Clinical Trials Research and Development 81

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 21, 2022

Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and Tribal nations have recreational marijuana laws with many other states exploring recreational marijuana for 2022. These continued changes in laws are impacting our courts and society. Here are a couple of photos of our set up.

Law 64

Law Decriminalization Recreational Education 64