The Blunt Truth

MARCH 29, 2021

TBT readers are invited to join Seyfarth Shaw LLP’s upcoming webinar, “High Times in NJ: New Recreational Marijuana Law Limits Employers’ Options to Prevent Impairment.” Recreational and medical marijuana laws are sweeping the nation. Recreational and medical marijuana laws are sweeping the nation. to 2:00 p.m.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 12, 2022

In its continuing series of whitepapers, the EveryLibrary Institute has created the “Cannabis Tax Policy and Libraries” whitepaper (July 2022) to help inform library leaders and public policy stakeholders about the role that revenue from recreational cannabis should have in supporting public libraries as community anchor institutions.

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Veriheal

APRIL 12, 2022

New Mexico’s Recreational Adult-Use Cannabis Market Already Seeing Great Success. Recreational cannabis sales kicked off in New Mexico on April 1st with a blazing success. Cannabis dispensaries across the state of New Mexico welcomed recreational cannabis customers 21 years and older into their stores for the first time.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Connecticut’s recreational cannabis market is gearing up for its expected launch in spring of 2022, MJBizDaily reports. Sales from the program are projected to bring in $250 million in the first year and $750 million by the fourth year. The full launch of New York’s recreational market could take even longer.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Some states have broadly permissive MMJ laws, while others have more restrictive programs. Alaska: Alaska has a robust MMJ program, allowing for the use of medical marijuana for qualifying conditions. Arizona: Arizona has a well-established MMJ program that covers various qualifying conditions, with strict possession limits.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 5, 2022

CONCLUSION: The June 2019 Arizona Department of Health Services—Medical Marijuana Program (Program) performance audit found that the Department did not timely, consistently, or adequately perform several medical marijuana regulatory activities and misallocated some Medical Marijuana Fund (Fund) monies. Full Report. Full Report.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 17, 2022

Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is offering a cannabis studies program to their academic repertoire, offering courses in several areas including cannabis in healthcare, agriculture, law and policy, and licensing to sell the product. billion in marijuana sales in 2020, according to the report posted by Leafly and Whitney Economics.

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PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Now, The Office of Cannabis Management has released new updates to its medical cannabis program. As of October 5th, 2022 the program will allow certified medical marijuana patients and designated caregivers to cultivate (grow) their own plants at home. What’s the New Program in New York State?

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2022

CN) — A program outlined in Proposition 64, which legalized recreational marijuana use in 2016 in California, is to give back to those harmed by the War on Drugs. The CalCRG program uses a cannabis excise and cultivation tax to give out $35.5 The CalCRG program uses a cannabis excise and cultivation tax to give out $35.5

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Cannabis Chronicles

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

With a growing number of states legalizing weed for recreational and medical purposes, the U.S. New York state has a small medical program and is expected to approve recreational weed this year. market could surge eight-fold to $80 billion in sales by 2030, according to Cowen & Co. With a market value of roughly $1.5

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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. What about random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and treatment program testing for cannabis?

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Veriheal

APRIL 11, 2024

Now, more than 90% of citizens believe that the substance should be legal for medicinal and recreational use, something that would have seemed astonishing even a mere decade ago. Policies like telemedicine, curbside pickup, and cannabis delivery made marijuana products more accessible and affordable to countless Americans.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

APRIL 3, 2023

The state’s recreational cannabis program brought in $300 million in adult-use cannabis sales in its first year, Gov. The post Recreational cannabis brings in more than $300 million in its first year first appeared on New Mexico Political Report. We’re looking forward to even more growth in year two.”

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2020

1 deadline to train managers and employees under a new compliance and safety program that is the first of its kind in the nation. The state’s Responsible Vendor Training Program is designed to support licensee compliance and enhance the safety of customers and employees. Massachusetts Medical & Recreational Marijuana Policy.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 15, 2021

Regulated recreational marijuana stores are coming to untapped Colorado markets after pro-marijuana ballot wins last November. In Lakewood, a new law that permits existing MMJ dispensaries to apply for recreational licenses has reportedly drawn interest from four applicants. View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 15, 2022

The state has introduced a new program to compensate Maine cities and towns for costs they incur when opting to permit recreational, adult-use cannabis businesses. The Office of Cannabis Policy last week announced the launch of an online portal Maine municipalities can use to obtain reimbursement for up to $20,000 of those costs.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Despite most states having enacted legal medical marijuana programs, marijuana is still federally illegal and designated as a Schedule I substance with no medical value. Virgin Islands have legalized state-licensed medical marijuana programs.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 23, 2019

Kleiman was probably the most influential scholar on cannabis policy. Our Seattle lawyers have distinct memories of watching Kleiman serve as Washington’s appointed “Pot Czar” as it built out the first state cannabis program in 2014. Kleiman left at a very interesting time for cannabis policy in the United States.

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Canna Care Docs

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Potential implications of rescheduling cannabis It’s important to keep in mind that rescheduling does not legalize cannabis outright for recreational use. At this point in time, the proposal is still in the review phase and no immediate changes will impact the medical or recreational adult-use markets.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

recreational) state, with a Jan. As a result, many of the provisions that created the structure for Virginia’s adult-use cannabis program, and the framework for regulations to be issued by the [Cannabis Control] Authority, are no longer effective. On April 7, 2021, Virginians rejoiced as Gov. Create a New Cannabis Control Authority.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

From its prohibition to the gradual legalization and implementation of medical cannabis programs, the landscape of marijuana use for medical purposes has shifted dramatically. For decades, cannabis was strictly prohibited for both medical and recreational use. In Iowa, CBD oil is legal for medical use under certain circumstances.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Riviera Creek Holdings LLC cannabis cultivator and United Returning Citizens (URC) organization, which are both based in Youngstown, Ohio, are partnering together to support a program called URC Grows. The program will provide educational and job opportunities for those who have been convicted of cannabis crimes.

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Veriheal

JULY 21, 2023

Trulieve gathered petition signatures to put recreational cannabis on Florida’s 2024 ballot, Germany released a legalization bill draft, and a bipartisan push aims to fix the Department of Defense’s hiring problem. Florida Takes Important First Step in Fight for Recreational Use—So, What Now? Florida Rep.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 8, 2021

Although not immediately enforceable, New Jersey employers should immediately assess the implications of the laws on their current policies and drug testing practices. The New Jersey recreational marijuana law presents hurdles for employers and their efforts to maintain a drug-free workplace. Safety Implications for Employers.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 9, 2021

Ohio attorney general Dave Yost has rejected an advocacy group’s proposal and signatures to legalize recreational cannabis. The legalization proposal, called “An Act to Control and Regulate Adult Use Cannabis,” seeks to add a chapter to the Ohio Revised Code in order to legalize cannabis for recreational use. View original article.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

AUGUST 23, 2021

As New Mexico’s Regulation and Licensing Department works toward finalizing rules for non-medical cannabis sales, some unfinished business remains when it comes to the state’s medical cannabis program. Continue reading NM judge calls for increased purchase limit for medical cannabis patients at The NM Political Report.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

Voice of OC reports… Several years ago, Santa Ana hatched an idea to pump money into some of its most underfunded — and neglected — quality of life areas by capitalizing on a product that some in town didn’t support, but which still existed in the community anyway: recreational marijuana. .

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2019

Latest study designed to encourage sensible policy development. OLCC Provides Oregon Legislature with Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Study. . 2019 Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Legislative Report. 2019 Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Legislative Report. Here’s the statement in full.

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NORML

OCTOBER 9, 2019

It reduces arrests, and it does not lead to increased youth use or a rise in serious crime , and with these latest findings it is clear that these policies are not adversely impacting bordering states. It is time to let science and facts dictate public policy and end prohibition nationwide.”

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WeedAdvisor

JUNE 12, 2019

Despite the fact the recreational marijuana makes it easily accessible by all, it has devastating effects on the medical market. According to the Tampa Bay Times , recreational legalization cuts well-established medical marijuana programs off at the knees. WeedAdvisor’s Ability to Resolve Policy Issues. . Disparities.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This is not a UFC policy but rather a state one put in place by the California State Athletic Commission. According to their rules, an athlete who receives a positive cannabis test over 150 nanograms of THC per milliliter is violating policy and is subject to fines. The UFC prides itself on its policies.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2022

Although currently unfunded, the Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022 will prohibit employers from taking adverse action against employees or applicants based on their use of cannabis, their status as a medical cannabis program patient, or their failed marijuana drug test without additional indicia of impairment.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

states and the District of Columbia currently have legal cannabis, medical or recreational. Despite this massive shift in cannabis policy, however, a few states are still dragging their feet on cannabis legalization. It prohibits cannabis possession, use, purchase, sale, or cultivation, whether for recreation or medical purposes.

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SpeedWeed

JANUARY 21, 2019

Gina Raimondo will propose a framework to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use, reports the Providence Journal. New York and New Jersey are also considering changes to their cannabis policies. ” Rhode Island’s first recreational stores could open by next January if lawmakers approve the proposal. .

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 23, 2021

In addition to the pilot program, the parties are working toward an exclusive, definitive supply and distribution agreement, which, if entered into, is expected to position Medicann as the sole supplier and distributor of the RYAH Smart Dry Herb Inhalers in the region. to reach 3.2 billion euros ($3.75 billion) by 2025. Client Relations. +1

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Veriheal

APRIL 7, 2023

Three-time offenders, meanwhile, would be referred to a drug education program for rehabilitation. A bill introduced in Connecticut’s current legislative session sought to lay the outline of a psychedelic-assisted therapy program. In its first month of recreational sales, the state made over $72 million in cannabis sales.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal. It is illegal to possess, sell, or cultivate cannabis for recreational or medical use in Qatar. Qatar has a zero-tolerance policy for drugs, and cannabis is no exception. Qatar has no medical marijuana program, and is not expected to develop one in the coming years. CBD regulations.

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