Veriheal

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Most New Yorkers can now safely indulge in cannabis without fear of being fired, Bank of America is under fire for closing the account of an authorized cannabis research institute, and proposed legislation could help Washington, D.C. finally see recreational cannabis sales. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. if enacted.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Both recreational and medical cannabis growers in Illinois will have to meet high standards for their energy and water use. . A state law signed by Gov. This is a high-resource-use industry, and it doesn’t have to be,” said state Rep. “It NPR ( St Louis Public Radio) report.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 28, 2020

recreational or medical cannabis). One stated purpose for the bill is to address the Colorado Supreme Court’s 2015 decision concluding that because medical cannabis use is unlawful under federal law, it does not fall within the lawful activities statute’s protection for “lawful” activities.

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MassRoots

AUGUST 3, 2020

This legislation also expands conditions which qualify a person to apply for the program and puts more emphasis on the patient-physician relationship by opening the program’s door to any person suffering from “any condition” which is deemed to be debilitating by the physician.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The rankings look at a variety of factors including Cannabidiol (CBD), medical and recreational cannabis, non-profit cannabis entities, commercial cannabis licenses, cannabis regulatory agencies, developments and trends, and business opportunities. However, the future of cannabis law in D.C. Barry Weisz. is dependent on the U.S.

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MassRoots

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Legislation to end the federal prohibition of cannabis has been submitted in the U.S. The American people have elected the most pro-cannabis Congress in American history and significant pieces of legislation are being introduced,” said Blumenauer. “The Senate by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR). 420’s companion proposals, including H.R.

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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.

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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.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Maryland lawmakers to study legalizing recreational marijuana in 2020 with state law or by referendum. Leaders of Maryland’s General Assembly created a work group Tuesday to study legalizing recreational use of marijuana — a signal the legislature won’t pass legislation this year on the issue.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2021

More than 6,000 Bronx misdemeanor marijuana cases went up in smoke Thursday, dismissed in line with state laws making much use of the drug legal. The move follows state law legalizing the recreational use of marijuana — including smoking in public — that took effect two months ago.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2022

To keep our drivers safe, it became necessary for the Minnesota Legislature to pass a state law to reduce the speed limit to 60 mph. However, it was the federal government that left this highway unregulated, and it then fell to the state to add important safety regulations. It is a privilege to serve as your state senator.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Texas Medical Marijuana Laws A Historical Perspective: Texas has historically maintained stringent stances on marijuana, both for medical and recreational use. However, recent years have witnessed a shift in public opinion and legislative discourse, prompting the state to reevaluate its approach to medical marijuana.

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Veriheal

MARCH 31, 2022

It’s clear that the governors in both states have been feeding false promises to prospective consumers, all of whom are still enduring a tedious wait to legally purchase recreational bud. Phil Murphy stated that adult-use cannabis sales will start “within weeks.” New Jersey Gov. ” Meanwhile, on Feb.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 20, 2021

Maryland state lawmakers announced last week that the legislature will turn to the voters on the issue of cannabis policy reform by placing a marijuana legalization measure on the statewide ballot next year. However, lawmakers in the state failed to pass a legalization bill proposed earlier this year.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2021

In Gonzales , the Court reasoned that Congress “enacted comprehensive legislation to regulate the interstate market in a fungible commodity” and that any exemption for local use could undermine this “comprehensive” regime. There are now 36 states with medical marijuana laws, and half of them also allow recreational adult use.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

Recreational use of cannabis in Texas remains restrictive, with law enforcement being inconsistent even between Texas cities. iv] Texas State Law Library – Cannabis and the Law – [link]. [v] Health & Safety Code § 487.001 et seq. [iv] Code § 169.001 et seq. [vi] vi] [link] [vii] Tex. 1805, 88th Leg.,

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

She also stated the raid may have been retaliatory, due to her participation in legislative efforts to authorize and monitor the growth of hemp in the state. Law 360 (sub. hemp farmer sues state, police officer for raid based on false information. Law 360 (sub.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 26, 2021

Unfortunately, the language was not included in the final legislation that was implemented. Existing language now maintains that federal funds cannot be used to prevent states from “implementing their own state laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession or cultivation of medical marijuana.”.

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MMJ Recs

AUGUST 19, 2024

The Evolution of MMJ Delivery in California Since medical marijuana legalization in California in 1996, the state has seen a significant evolution in its delivery services. However, as technology and legislation advanced, the option for legal cannabis delivery became available. Initially, patients had to visit dispensaries physically.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 4, 2019

The law will allow grow houses and production facilities in the state, which will be heavily regulated. Moving up the East Coast, you will doubtless recall that last week, New Jersey did not legalize recreational cannabis. the state House was scheduled to vote on recreational cannabis. You win some; you lose some.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 30, 2022

Patient purchases also support state and locally owned businesses which work with licensed cannabis operators. 1206 during Pennsylvania’s 2020-2021 legislative session, is designed to protect registered medical cannabis patients from receiving a wrongful D.U.I. Bartolotta has been working on this piece of legislation since 2020.

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SMPL

JUNE 26, 2019

Illinois became the 11th state in the U.S. to legalize recreational marijuana on Tuesday after Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the regulatory bill legislators passed at the end of May. Legal recreational marijuana sales will begin in Illinois on January 1, 2020. to legalize recreational marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2022

As our firm’s prior information memos on cannabis have shown 1 , the legalization of marijuana for recreational or medical use in states still poses legal issues in higher education due to marijuana’s illegality under federal law. This memo highlights those issues for higher education lawyers who advise medical facilities.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 13, 2021

In January, the Maine Office of Marijuana Policy released a preliminary draft of rule changes to the medical program that officials said were “meant to align the program with state law.”. We’re trying to reach as many legislators as we can.”. It’s overreaching on steroids. Read more at Portland Press Herald ].

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 16, 2020

Senate approved bill to fix glitches in state’s hemp law. Why 2020 legalization failed in the Sunshine State. Legislation rolling along. Idaho to remain 1 of 2 states to keep hemp production illegal. Legislators Move To Establish Cannabis Research Center. THC cap for medical pot passes House.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

how alcohol consumption isn’t legislated in the same way. As New Jersey nears the end of its first month of legal recreational marijuana sales, lawmakers have introduced a series of bills aimed at restricting what types of workers can use cannabis off the job. It’s funny (not ha! That’s 4 bills in total already!

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

At least two of Rockland County’s five towns are taking steps to opt out of the recently-passed New York State law that allows the operation of marijuana retail dispensaries and cannabis lounges. Towns must pass laws before the Dec. 31 deadline kicks in. Monaghan said there is full support from the town board for the bans.

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United Patients Group

APRIL 3, 2023

A recommendation from a physician is simply permission (‘recommendation’) for the patient to use cannabis, which can be obtained in any state where medical marijuana is legal. Although both are legal under state law, there are currently 29 states with legislation allowing for medical cannabis and the District of Columbia.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 21, 2022

A proposal to allow door-to-door delivery of recreational marijuana in Maine is sparking debate in the Legislature. It’s been more than 16 months since recreational marijuana became legal to buy in Maine. But state law prohibits delivery of cannabis products intended for adult, recreational use.

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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. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older. Now is no different. Jennifer Mora. Connecticut.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 13, 2021

On Friday, Governor Steve Sisolak signed legislation into law approving cannabis consumption lounges. After years of debate over the issue, and several false starts, the legislation cleared both the state assembly and senate within weeks of each other, the latter by a margin of 17-3 in favor. . View original article.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Today we’re here to explore the best medical marijuana dispensaries in California, as well as provide guidance on how to obtain a medical marijuana card, relevant state laws, the difference between recreational and medical marijuana, regulations governing medical cannabis, qualifying conditions, and the role of medical marijuana doctors.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 8, 2022

As a result, other employers may be pondering whether to change their approach to an increasingly popular drug that is legal for medicinal or recreational use in most states. States have been passing medical and recreational cannabis laws at an increasing pace. However, the decision may not be so easy.

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The Joint Blog

APRIL 14, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic Colorado has temporarily made the online sale of recreational marijuana legal, “fulfilling one of the pot industry’s biggest wishes and fueling its argument for more concessions that could be made permanent when the crisis eases”, reports the Associated Press.

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WeedAdvisor

JUNE 27, 2019

According to Vox : “Illinois’s marijuana legalization law will allow recreational possession and sales starting on January 1, 2020, creating a new system of taxes and regulations. Adults 21 and older will be allowed to possess and buy cannabis, although tourists in Illinois will be allowed to buy less than state residents.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Currently, 37 states (and the District of Columbia) have decriminalized marijuana or enacted laws authorizing its use for medical or recreational purposes. If the MORE Act or the CAOA is passed, it would eliminate the confusing conflicts that arise for foreign nationals between state and federal law.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2019

The penalties that the state can seek are no joke. Under state law , the California cannabis agencies are entitled to seek penalties of up to $30,000 per day/violation for unlicensed commercial cannabis activity. Just take a look at Washington, a state with a much more mature regulated recreational cannabis market.

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