NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Medical marijuana is currently legal in 31 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, and Guam, and 46 states have some form of medical marijuana law ; however, it remains illegal under federal law. ” Changes in the legal status of marijuana at the state level have not negatively impacted workplace safety.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Members of the House of Representatives voted 321 to 103 in favor, representing 79% of the vote of HR 1595: The SAFE Banking Act, which amends federal law so that explicitly banks and other financial institutions may work directly with state-legal marijuana businesses. In fact, we’re just getting started.

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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 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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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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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Consumer products law blog. Class actions against CBD companies proliferate under federal and state law. Product testing and sampling protocols are not uniform across the country, and scientific data supporting the safety and efficacy of these products is under-developed.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 2, 2021

A recent lawsuit filed against the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) claims that the organization did not make its meeting agenda available to the public, which violated a state law known as the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. According to Durbin, the OMMA violated this law. . View original article.

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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 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. ” To which, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell replied , “I think it would be great to have clarity. .

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 22, 2022

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. As a matter of first impression, the Nevada Supreme Court recently decided that employees may sue employers who violate that law.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 19, 2019

In addition to legalizing adult use and possession of cannabis, the law creates a statewide regulatory regime for commercial cannabis activity, but also provides discretion to local jurisdictions to prohibit or restrict such businesses. In 2016, California voters approved Prop 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, by nearly 2 million votes.

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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 Growth is a General Trend.

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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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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

DECEMBER 23, 2021

A group of hemp companies is suing the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), the state agency in charge of regulating consumable hemp. After the companies won at district court, the agency appealed and the state’s highest civil court agreed to hear oral arguments on March 22.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

This created issues for law enforcement and testing facilities in determining the difference between legal hemp and illegal marijuana. Update : Hb 1343 is scheduled for a Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee Executive Session at 1pm on 3/3/20 in Legislative Office Building 204. GA resident? NH resident? OK resident?

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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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NORML

MAY 3, 2019

Governor Jay Inslee (D) of Washington signed legislation into law allowing medical cannabis to be accessed by patients on school grounds, and separate legislation allowing the production of industrial hemp in accordance with new federal hemp regulations. CO resident? Click here to email your governor in support of medical expansion.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2021

DHC is pleased to announce a new Cannabis Practice Group to help cannabis retail, growers, distributors, processors, and investors navigate the new regulations associated with the law in ways that safeguard both public safety and business enterprise. Corporate Law: Corporate Formatting and Governance. Lobbying services.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 24, 2022

Forest Service (USFS) human resources division posted a notice on Monday that says while cannabis is legal in some form in a majority of states, federal workers “must remain drug-free and refrain from illegal drug use whether on or off duty regardless of state laws.”. HRM: Federal law prohibits marijuana use.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2021

As the psychedelic renaissance contributes to a swelling pool of safety and efficacy data pertaining to the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelic medicine, many localities—particularly in North America—are revising their legal frameworks. But those local governments have taken steps to deprioritize enforcing criminal penalties there.

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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. Update : There was a Public Hearing for SB 1085 on 3/22 after its passage out of the General Law Committee. CT resident? HI resident?

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

Legislation is pending, House Bill 550, to expand the state’s marijuana decriminalization law. This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. IA resident? Legislation is pending, S. Update : H.

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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.

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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. However, the law raised questions about new potential liabilities for Illinois employers. Governor Pritzker has not yet signed the bill into law.

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NORML

JANUARY 4, 2019

Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Don Young (R-AK) re-introduced the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act, which protects those engaged in state-lawful medical marijuana programs from federal prosecution. Click here to email your member of Congress and urge them to join the Cannabis Caucus. MA resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

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

DECEMBER 23, 2021

For the past 50 years, federal law has prohibited the use, cultivation, and distribution of cannabis. This has led to a tense balancing act in which each legal state has cultivated its own internal regulatory regime and cannabis industry while attempting to avoid enforcement actions initiated by federal law enforcement officials.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

These legal guidelines/laws related to cannabis continue to be enacted, repealed, and debated in the Texas Legislature today, evidencing strong public sentiment for more accepted, legally permissible uses of cannabis and cannabis products. [ii] Health & Safety Code § 487.001 et seq. Health & Safety Code § 487.001 et seq. [iv]

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Let’s break down the laws, protections, and what you need to know to safeguard your employment. 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 short answer is: It depends.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

AUGUST 14, 2019

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. Vigil] lacks authority to address law enforcement concerns, approve regulatory action, or direct.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 8, 2020

of the Health and Safety Code, for purposes of medical cannabis or as a person with an identification card, as defined in Section 11362.7 This proposed bill has more meat to it than most medical cannabis statutes that, as written or as construed by the courts, provide employment protections to applicants and employees.

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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. Interpret applicable health and sanitation laws and regulations. State of Georgia.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

Despite its multi-year process of assessing potential exceptions from the Drug Preclusion and evaluating the safety and science of CBD, the FDA has not changed its prohibitive approach. However, the plain language of the Drug Preclusion, supporting case law ( see Pharmanex, Inc. Safety Data Matters. Shalala , 35 F. 2d 1341 (D.

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Update : The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee will hold an executive session for HB 399 on 1/17 at 11am. The measure would allow the Department of Health and Human Services to authorize additional dispensary licenses in certain geographic areas of the state. NH resident? KY resident? VA resident? New Hampshire. SC resident?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

At the state level, the North Dakota House of Representatives defeated a decriminalization bill on the House floor by a narrow 43-47 vote. Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation into law this week permitting the production of industrial hemp in accordance with the new federal regulations. AZ resident? Connecticut. CT resident?

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

An amendment also defines lawful products “as products that are legal for the employee to use under state law.” of the Illinois Vehicle Code. of the Illinois Vehicle Code.

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