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.

Law 105

Law Marijuana Policy Recreational 105

MMJ Recs

MARCH 12, 2024

Overview of Texas Medical Marijuana Laws Texas medical marijuana laws govern the possession, use, and distribution of medical cannabis within the state. Additionally, the Texas Department of Public Safety oversees the licensing of dispensaries and regulates the cultivation and distribution of medical marijuana.

Law 52

Law Compliance Compliance Policy 52

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

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.

Law 111

Law Cannabis Policy History 111

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.

Law 113

Law Retail State Laws Business 113

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.

Policy 98

Policy Law Safety Patients 98

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.

Law 59

Law State Laws Decriminalization Cultivation 59

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. Tax revenues from states like Colorado, Oregon, and Washington now exceed initial projections.

Programs 248

Programs Legislation Marijuana Legalization 248

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.

Access 98

Access Law Patients Programs 98

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 12, 2022

Pittsburgh School of Law, US. In part due to federal prohibition, state medical marijuana laws prompted an array of interesting and intricate legal questions. Some issues concerned the reach of federal law after state reforms. Other issues arose at the intersection of novel drug laws and other state laws.

Law 52

Law Policy State Laws Environment 52

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]

Law 74

Law Chronic Pain Conditions Medicine 74

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 27, 2021

[co-author: Denver Donchez – Law Clerk]. For the past 50 years, federal law has prohibited the use, cultivation, and distribution of cannabis. Cheaper cannabis would quickly spill into smaller markets, which would jeopardize the viability of in-state businesses unable to compete with economies of scale from elsewhere.

Law 52

Law Decriminalization State Laws Cultivation 52

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.”

Legalization 207

Legalization Marijuana Safety State Laws 207

MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The crossway between medical marijuana use and employment law can be a tricky landscape to go through. Let’s dive into what this state’s law says about MMJ cardholders and their employment rights. New York Employment Laws and Medical Cannabis Cards New York’s employment laws offer a safety net for MMJ cardholders.

Policy 52

Policy Safety Law Marijuana 52

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.

Safety 98

Safety State Laws CBD Law 98

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 3, 2022

Seyfarth Synopsis : 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. Jennifer Mora.

Law 52

Law Marijuana Policy Recreational 52

SpeedWeed

MAY 4, 2021

New York’s off-duty conduct law prohibiting employers from taking action against employees for lawful activity done while off the clock now includes cannabis, a byproduct of the state’s legalization of pot last month. Here’s the gist, which comes via a helpful primer published by The National Law Review.

Law 52

Law Safety State Laws Policy 52

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.

Safety 111

Safety Policy Medicine Law 111

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.

THC 105

THC Policy Conditions Safety 105

PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Nonetheless, recent developments in state laws and new safeguards provide protections to first responders who rely on medical cannabis. These professions often involve high levels of responsibility and public safety. This is due to the potential risks it can pose to public safety and their professional obligations.

Safety 52

Safety Policy Law State Laws 52

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.

Hemp 116

Hemp Safety State Laws Law 116

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 4, 2023

The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) is committed to promoting public health and safety through proper medical cannabis practices by patients and businesses. Marijuana is only legal within the framework set by state law and regulations.

Marijuana 52

Marijuana Safety State Laws Patients 52

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.

Retail 80

Retail Safety Medicine State Laws 80

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.

Recreational 122

Recreational Marijuana Legalization Policy 122

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.

Compliance 100

Compliance Compliance Safety Law 100

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

Vast variances in state laws exist and, to make matters worse, cannabis remains listed as a Schedule I illicit substance under the Controlled Substances Act. Accordingly, hospitality industry employers are often at a loss when determining how to balance state and federal law with employee and guest safety.

Legalization 52

Legalization Marijuana Safety Recreational 52

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.

Law 126

Law Marijuana Patients Treatment 126

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 18, 2023

Veazey on January 17, 2023 POSTED IN MEDICAL MARIJUANA, STATE LAW DEVELOPMENTS Yesterday, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Regulatory Services Division (RSD) announced it would begin accepting new applications for medical cannabis dispensaries in Texas, under the Lone Star State’s Compassionate Use Program.

Programs 52

Programs Safety State Laws Dispensary 52

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.

Decriminalization 105

Decriminalization Legalization Data Safety 105

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Going along with this rapid trend toward legalization, states have enacted various workplace protections for marijuana users, including prohibitions on adverse employment actions for off-duty marijuana use. State Law Considerations. Interplay Between Federal and State Law. Off-Duty Marijuana Use. In Barbuto v.

Marijuana 75

Marijuana Policy State Laws Safety 75

Project CBD

AUGUST 23, 2023

8 Safety Issues Associated with Synthetic Cannabinoids This new generation of designer drugs is reminiscent of “Spice,” “K2,” and other synthetic cannabinoids that emerged in the illicit drug market in the early 2000s. 9 We cannot assume that these novel compounds are safe based on the safety profile of natural cannabinoids. .”

Cannabinoids 141

Cannabinoids Hemp THC Safety 141

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.

Recreational 77

Recreational Law Policy Cannabis 77

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.

Legislation 227

Legislation Marijuana Banking Safety 227

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 28, 2022

However, Great Falls’ outright ban of sales within city limits is in violation of state law because cities and counties can only ban sales through a local referendum vote, which has not happened in Great Falls or Cascade County. The city’s ban violates state law and goes against the clear will of the people.”.

Marijuana 52

Marijuana Dispensary State Laws Recreational 52

MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Iowa Employment Laws and MMJ Cards When it comes to employment, Iowa is an “at-will” state. Iowa law does not provide specific protections for employees who are registered MMJ users. Iowa law does not provide specific protections for employees who are registered MMJ users. Can employers in Iowa fire you for having one?

Policy 52

Policy Law Marijuana Chronic Pain 52

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.

Chronic Pain 175

Chronic Pain Legislation Treatment State Laws 175

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.

Recreational 105

Recreational Legalization Marijuana Policy 105