NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Minor marijuana possession offenders will no longer be criminally prosecuted in Hennepin County, Minnesota, according to a new policy announced Thursday by County Attorney Mike Freeman. ” Under the policy, prosecutors will not criminally charge anyone for marijuana offenses involving the possession of up to 100 grams of cannabis.

Marijuana 138

Marijuana Policy State Laws Programs 138

Veriheal

MAY 12, 2023

Secret Service Revises Cannabis Employment Policy In order to keep up with the growing movement for cannabis legalization, several federal organizations have revised their cannabis policies. Last month, the USSS announced an update to its employment policy. Previously , the USSS took an age-based approach to its cannabis policy.

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Policy Microdosing Oil CBD 98

NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform. CO resident? FL resident? IN resident?

Legislation 251

Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 251

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 12, 2019

The Pennsylvania chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed a lawsuit against Lebanon County, alleging that the county’s policy of barring people on probation from using medical cannabis violates state law. The county announced in early September that as of Oct. Read more at [link].

Policy 74

Policy State Laws Programs Cannabis 74

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.

Policy 98

Policy Law Marijuana Programs 98

NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 1015, to make participation in Virginia’s medical cannabis program legal under state law.

Legislation 251

Legislation Patients Decriminalization Access 251

MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This guide aims to provide an in-depth exploration of medical marijuana laws in the USA, offering insights into the regulations, the legal status of medical marijuana, the differences between federal and state laws, patient rights, dispensary regulations, and much more. The state has licensed dispensaries.

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Law Marijuana Programs Conditions 98

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

This dataset includes states with comprehensive medical marijuana programs; it does not include state laws allowing the medical use of “low THC” products in certain situations. This is a longitudinal dataset, displaying medical marijuana laws in effect as of January 1, 2014 through February 1, 2017.

Patients 105

Patients Law Marijuana State Laws 105

NORML

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. The measure prohibits the release of past records for any marijuana offense that is no longer defined as a crime under state law.

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Legislation Decriminalization Patients Edibles 154

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

AUGUST 14, 2019

“Public safety considerations such as the interstate transportation of marijuana, which is a violation of federal and state law, and diversion concerns are critical state policy matters,” the court filing read. Vigil] lacks authority to address law enforcement concerns, approve regulatory action, or direct.

Policy 95

Policy Programs Safety State Laws 95

NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Enacted in 1986, the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program made it a condition for employment that all civilian employees at executive branch agencies be prohibited from using federally illegal substances on or off duty. Medical marijuana is currently legal in 31 states, D.C., Medical marijuana is currently legal in 31 states, D.C.,

Chronic Pain 193

Chronic Pain Legislation Treatment State Laws 193

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.

Compliance 59

Compliance Compliance Programs Seed-To-Sale 59

NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

At the state level, Governor Jay Inslee of Washington launched a new program and began granting pardons to those with past criminal misdemeanor marijuana-related convictions on their record. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 1557, to expand the state’s low-THC medical cannabis oil program. NY resident? New Mexico.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 213

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The state’s Medical Cannabis Program has long allowed patients to purchase up to 230 units in a rolling 90-day period. A “unit,” a term created by the program, is one gram of cannabis flower or a quarter of a gram of concentrate or extract.

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State Laws Patients Law Programs 52

NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. 4522 was approved by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on 3/9/20. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of HR 1647.

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Legislation Access Patients THC 216

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

“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 Pennsylvania State Rep. ASA examines medical cannabis law efficacy. TOP FIVE KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE 2021 STATE OF THE STATES REPORT.

Access 98

Access Law Patients Programs 98

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. Late last week, the North Dakota State Senate overwhelmingly passed a measure to expand the state’s medical marijuana program.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 188

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

Programs 52

Programs Policy State Laws Cultivation 52

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.

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Legislation Clinical Trials Research and Development Access 122

The Blunt Truth

MARCH 17, 2021

Since that time, while California employers have enjoyed some comfort in the ability to enforce their workplace substance abuse policies, lawmakers have been making efforts to amend state law to provide more protections to marijuana users. RagingWire Telecomm.,

Legislation 124

Legislation Marijuana THC Safety 124

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

Veriheal

JULY 6, 2021

Wait, Tennessee has a medical cannabis program? What Tennessee does have are relaxed laws surrounding some high CBD products and low THC products. Let’s recap what the laws are and have been in Tennessee regarding the medical use of cannabis. The Evolution of Tennessee’s Medical Cannabis Program.

Programs 52

Programs Oil Epilepsy THC 52

NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

Legislation has been reintroduced from last year, Senate Bill 34, which would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. CA resident? HI resident? IA resident? OR resident?

Legislation 201

Legislation Banking Hemp Compliance 201

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

This position is responsible for enforcing state laws, rules and regulations through application review, inspection and data reports, and regulatory compliance and enforcement. This position will manage direct subordinate staff, perform audits, and assist in the development of policies and procedures.

Compliance 105

Compliance Compliance Seed-To-Sale Data 105

MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

New Jersey’s medical marijuana program has been a game-changer for many patients, providing legal access to cannabis for those with qualifying conditions. Let’s break down the laws, protections, and what you need to know to safeguard your employment. In such cases, your employer might have to comply with federal regulations.

Policy 98

Policy Law Safety Patients 98

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. At that time, many employers will be prohibited from taking certain actions in the absence of clear policies addressing marijuana use or evidence of impairment.

Law 105

Law Marijuana Policy Recreational 105

NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Earl Blumenauer introduced legislation to allow for interstate commerce when it comes to state-legal cannabis programs. Governor Janet Mills (D) of Maine signed legislation into law setting rules and regulations for the adult use cannabis market. This week, U.S. California. CA resident?

Legislation 113

Legislation Access Decriminalization Patients 113

NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Reciprocity and expansion of the medical marijuana program are also priorities for 2020. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day.

Legislation 130

Legislation Decriminalization Patients Policy 130

NORML

APRIL 12, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Legislation is pending, HF 754 and SF 599, to establish an industrial hemp program to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. HI resident?

Legislation 171

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 171

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports… Georgia’s top elected leaders moved forward Tuesday with a program to provide medical marijuana to the state’s 15,000 registered patients, nearly seven months after Gov. Brian Kemp signed it into law. Kemp, House Speaker David Ralston and Lt.

Programs 45

Programs Oil Patients Access 45

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2022

Two Minnesota employees, Susan Musta, who suffered a neck injury while working as a dental hygienist and Daniel Bierbach, who was injured at his job working for an all-terrain vehicle company, were certified as eligible to participate in Minnesota’s medical cannabis program and began using medical cannabis to treat their pain. 176.135, subd.

Marijuana 97

Marijuana Treatment State Laws Law 97

MMJ Recs

MARCH 14, 2024

Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana in West Virginia West Virginia’s medical marijuana program encompasses an extensive list of qualifying conditions, providing access to patients with various chronic or debilitating diseases.

Dispensary 52

Dispensary Programs Legalization Marijuana 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 26, 2019

MCBA Engages in Case Study to Rate Efficacy of Los Angeles’ Social Equity Program. Business Association (MCBA) announced plans to take score of social equity policies implemented by the city of Los Angeles intended to increase diversity in the burgeoning cannabis industry. says Kayvan Khalatbari, MCBA’s Board Chair. “Now.

Programs 45

Programs Law Policy Topical 45

NORML

MAY 24, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 34, which would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs.

Legislation 187

Legislation Hemp Access Patients 187

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

NORML

MARCH 7, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act (HR 3884 / S. MO resident?

Legislation 250

Legislation Decriminalization Patients THC 250

The Cannigma

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The drafters of the CAOA seem to have forgotten that medical cannabis programs are what has brought us to this point, as there is almost no mention of medical cannabis in the CAOA aside from a small section where they propose Veterans Association doctors should be allowed to engage in the recommendation and discussion of medical cannabis.

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Medicine Patients Cannabis Access 136