NORML

JUNE 28, 2021

to define criminal law and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of their citizens.’ Justice Clarence Thomas wrote: "If the Government is now content to allow States to act ‘as laboratories’ ‘and try novel social and economic experiments,’ then it might no longer have authority to intrude on ‘[t]he States’ core police powers.

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NORML

JANUARY 14, 2019

The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act essentially would give peace of mind to lawmakers, regulators, 149,000+ workers, and the millions of patients and consumers who are dependent on the normalization of lawful marijuana markets. To date, these statewide regulatory programs are operating largely as voters and politicians intended.

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NORML

APRIL 20, 2020

First, we would love to share a personal 4/20 message from our Executive Director Erik Altieri: April 20, 2020 marks NORML’s 50th anniversary working to reform marijuana laws. Download and share NORML’s ‘Responsible Consumer Safety Tips’ Stay home and stay safe this 4/20! Your friends at NORML.

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NORML

JUNE 25, 2019

. “Today, Illinois residents and political leaders demonstrated the power of democracy in action, using the political process to achieve sensible policies that protect individual freedoms and that ensure community safety,” said NORML Political Director Justin Strekal.

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NORML

MAY 19, 2020

The enactment of adult-use cannabis legalization laws in Colorado and Washington is associated with increased tourism in both states, according to data published in the Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy. Additional information appears in the NORML fact-sheet , “Marijuana Regulation: Impact on Health, Safety, and Economy.”

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NORML

JULY 1, 2021

The South Dakota Department of Public Safety issued guidelines today for law enforcement requiring them to cease arresting those persons who identify as patients and meet certain qualifications. The post South Dakota: Protections for Medical Cannabis Patients Take Effect Today appeared first on NORML.

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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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NORML

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

” The law does not apply to either employees in “safety sensitive positions” or to those who are required to undergo drug testing as a federal requirement. The enactment of this law will provide clarity to employers and peace of mind to the employees who work in the District of Columbia.”

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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.). The Supreme Court of Nevada upheld the dismissal.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 20, 2023

Five years after Ottawa legalized marijuana, 33% of the market is still controlled by drug dealers, says the Department of Public Safety.

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NORML

MAY 13, 2021

"What we see is that the trends in legal states like Colorado, Washington, Oregon and California are generally no different than the traffic safety trends in other states that haven’t changed their marijuana laws.”. The post Delaware Forum Addresses Marijuana Myths and Misconceptions appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2022

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. Green Light Law Group: New York and Washington Legislatures Consider Legalizing Psilocybin.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Virginians know prohibition has wasted millions of taxpayer dollars, derailed the lives of hundreds of thousands of hard-working Virginians, and has done nothing to protect our youth or provide for consumer safety. “Voter attitudes are no longer reflected in state law, and candidates on the campaign trail would be wise to take note.”

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NORML

APRIL 1, 2020

. “In this era of tremendous uncertainty, it is crucial that policymakers use every tool in their toolkit to promote public health and safety. By implementing these common-sense reforms, we can ensure a safer environment for those who work in this essential industry and those who they provide for,” said NORML’s Strekal.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

Our archaic and outdated marijuana laws are turning everyday Americans into criminals. Our outdated marijuana laws also target communities of color. The contradiction between state and federal laws on marijuana has created a serious problem for small businesses and stunted further economic growth.

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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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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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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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NORML

MAY 31, 2019

NORML’s testimony concluded : “For years, producers of these products have navigated in a grey area of the law — manufacturing products of variable and sometimes questionable quality and safety. ” Currently, commercially marketed CBD-infused products are not subject to explicit federal regulations.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2019

The New York State Association of Police said traffic safety is a major concern, citing an increase in vehicle-related fatalities by 62 percent in Colorado the first year cannabis was legalized in the state. Please visit www.rocnorml.org for more information about how you can get involved and follow ROC NORML on Facebook and Twitter. .

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Although permitted under state law, a Nevada employee may still face discipline under a company’s drug policy. To address that concern, the Nevada Legislature passed a law requiring employers to attempt to make reasonable accommodations for its employees’ use of medical cannabis outside of the workplace.

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NORML

MAY 15, 2019

NORML’s testimony concluded : “For years, producers of these products have navigated in a grey area of the law — manufacturing products of variable and sometimes questionable quality and safety. ” The FDA is accepting written comments from the public through July 2, 2019.

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NORML

MARCH 12, 2019

This policy disproportionately impacts young people of color — who are arrested in New Jersey for violating marijuana possession laws at approximately three times the rate of whites — financially burdens taxpayers, encroaches upon civil liberties, and engenders disrespect for the law.

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NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

An additional thirteen states have passed laws specific to the possession of cannabidiol (CBD) oil for therapeutic purposes. The enactment of these policies have not negatively impacted workplace safety , crime rates , traffic safety , or youth use patterns.

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NORML

MARCH 5, 2020

Broad changes to marijuana laws swept through the 2020 Virginia General Assembly. “As legislators became more comfortable with medical cannabis products, they recognized that patients and legal guardians of children and incapacitated adults need the protections of lawful possession instead of the affirmative defense.

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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.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 11, 2023

On September 18, 2022, California amended its primary employment discrimination law to specifically regulate the drug testing methodologies that employers may use when making hiring, termination, and other employment decisions relating to cannabis users. What does this mean? Subparagraph (2) focuses solely on the type of test.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2021

A new patient network, NOPAIN has been set up with the aim of uniting patients to discuss issues surrounding safe, legal cannabis access. Writes Cannabis Health News.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

"This legislation is consistent with the laws of a growing number of jurisdictions that recognize that off-hours cannabis use poses no legitimate threat to either workplace safety or productivity.

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NORML

APRIL 11, 2019

Under the plan, employees seeking certain safety sensitive positions – such as police officers or commercial drivers – or those positions regulated by federal drug testing guidelines, would be exempt from the municipal law. The new rules would take effect one-year after being signed into law.

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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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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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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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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 8, 2022

States have been passing medical and recreational cannabis laws at an increasing pace. Years ago, when states first stepped foot in this arena, the laws and some courts interpreting them allowed employers wide latitude in enforcing their drug-free workplace policies, such as in California and Colorado.

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Project CBD

MARCH 8, 2019

Although the federal legality of these products has been a matter of debate, the 2018 Farm Bill signed into law last year officially took hemp and CBD from hemp off of the federal controlled substances list. In response, veterinarians and others concerned for patient safety promoted a change in state law.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2021

Under the law, employers can decide not to hire a medical marijuana patient for a “safety-sensitive position,” such as being a truck driver or manufacturing explosives. “So So the trucking industry could designate positions as safety-sensitive and then not be forced to hire someone on drugs,” said Reed’s attorney, Chris W.

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

” “Modern banking services and existing federal laws on financial disclosures allow law enforcement to keep records and track potential criminal activity,” said Heck at the time of introduction. ” Perlmutter and Heck have introduced similar bills every Congress since 2013.

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