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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NORML

MAY 20, 2020

The decline in admissions rate was greater in Colorado and Washington compared to non-RML (recreational marijuana law) states” following the enactment of adult-use legalization policies. Our results indicate that RML in Colorado and Washington was not associated with an increase in treatment admissions. ”

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2021

but now they’ve been forced to reverse that policy. A power struggle has been brewing in Cook County, where job offers to several attorneys from Public Defender Sharone Mitchell were rescinded after confusion over the county’s drug policy. Recreational marijuana became legal in Illinois last January.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

On May 25, 2022, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed “ The Rhode Island Cannabis Act ,” which grants adults aged 21 and older the right to possess and grow certain amounts of cannabis for recreational use. Retail sales are expected to begin as early as December 1, 2022.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

Seyfarth Synopsis: In the first six months of 2021, several states legalized marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes, including New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and New Mexico. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill that legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and the Pritzker Administration today announced recreational cannabis sales. The continued success of adult use cannabis sales highlights how equity-focused policies can create meaningful change, said Lt. The December 2024 totals of $153,249,701.54

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NORML

JANUARY 26, 2023

to quantify the association of medical and recreational cannabis policies with rates of psychosis-related health care claims across US states. … [W]e did not observe a statistically significant association of state cannabis policy level with overall rates of psychosis-related diagnoses or prescribed antipsychotics."

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 9, 2021

– Recreational marijuana became legal in New Mexico a little over a month ago. It’s important that employers look at their drug testing policies,” said Emily Kaltenbach, senior director of the Drug Policy Alliance. This major policy shift is one of the first among law enforcement offices. “I ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 30, 2022

But there is currently just one country that has legalized recreational cannabis: Malta. In May 2021, a poll found that nearly 40% of Irish citizens supported the legalization of cannabis for recreational use. The newest bill submitted to allow recreational or legal cannabis use will modify the Misuse of Drug Act.

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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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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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NORML

MAY 27, 2022

Investigators concluded: “[T]here was 100% compliance with the ID policy to keep underage patrons from purchasing marijuana directly from licensed outlets. Underage youth are not obtaining marijuana at licensed recreational outlets.”.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 25, 2025

Are there any efforts to legalize recreational cannabis nationwide? However, no immediate plans exist at the federal level to legalize recreational cannabis. Employers should: Establish fair and transparent testing policies. Can employers enforce a zero-tolerance cannabis policy? Future Legal & Industry Trends 24.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The policy change affects approximately 2/3 of state government jobs. However, individuals looking for law enforcement, healthcare, commercial driving, or jobs that handle dangerous materials are excluded from the policy. The policy change only affects pre-employment drug screening. Do you agree with GlobalData’s report?

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Veriheal

MARCH 9, 2022

The proposed bill, which prompts legislators to regulate adult-use (recreational) cannabis in the same way as alcohol, must now be considered by legislative members before undergoing a ballot vote in November. Recreational Cannabis Won’t Happen Without Ballot Vote. Recreational Cannabis Won’t Happen Without Ballot Vote.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Recently, however, the Supreme Court of Nevada upheld dismissal of an employee’s lawsuit, which claimed that his termination for testing positive for recreational cannabis violated the state’s lawful off-duty product law. Ceballos v. NP Palace, LLC , Aug. 11, 2022.). He also sued for wrongful discharge.

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Veriheal

JUNE 13, 2022

Nearly eight decades later, New York is seeing a change in cannabis policy. The state legalized recreational-use cannabis last year and is gearing up to launch sales in the coming months. Make sure to follow Veriheal for more updates on New York’s upcoming recreational launch. NYC is Going, Going, Gone…Green.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

The evidence presented in this brief suggests that legalization of marijuana for medical or recreational use results in: 1. The effects of the legalization of marijuana for recreational use are less clear. Here’s the summary. Patients substituting marijuana for other drugs, including opiates.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Interesting read… There are new waters to navigate in the state of Connecticut—legalized recreational use of marijuana and the workplace. . For employers who are not exempt, the employer has a fair amount of discretion in creating marijuana policies, according to Zaino and CBIA HR Counsel Diane Mokriski. Policy Considerations.

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Veriheal

JUNE 16, 2023

Twitter’s New Policy In February, Twitter relaxed its rules by allowing cannabis companies to advertise their businesses. Twitter further updated its cannabis ads policy on April 25, 2023, to allow cannabis companies in some U.S. This news of Twitter’s policy made headlines immediately after it went mainstream.

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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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NORML

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

More than six in ten US adults say that they favor “changing federal law to legalize marijuana for recreational use,” according to national polling data compiled by Politico and Harvard’s T.H. Consistent with prior polls , most of those respondents residing in adult-use legal states favor the policy change.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

South Dakota’s highest court on Wednesday struck down on technical grounds a recreational marijuana initiative approved by voters in 2020, shattering the development of a projected $285 million market. South Dakota was the first state where voters approved both medical and recreational marijuana during the same election.

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Veriheal

JUNE 24, 2022

Though it’s now home to one of the most progressive cannabis policies on the planet , a look back at Thailand’s recent history reveals just how far the nation has come. Thailand’s history of brutal drug policies is part of what makes the country’s recent transformation all the more surprising. Let us know in the comments!

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NORML

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

To date, nine states – Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington – permit retail sales of recreational marijuana to adults. Furthermore, a total of 33 states have enacted policies to establish a regulated medical cannabis program.

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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. Continue reading Recreational cannabis brings in more than $300 million in its first year at NM Political Report. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Monday, a few days after the anniversary of legalized cannabis sales.

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Canna Care Docs

MARCH 27, 2025

The Decline of Medical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What It Means for Patients In recent years, Massachusetts, once a pioneer in cannabis reform, has seen its medical marijuana program gradually overshadowed by the booming recreational market. Now, they often face higher costs or less effective treatment through recreational channels.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

As the tentacles of the federal policy of cannabis prohibition run deep into nearly every sector of American public policy, a new voice emerged to call for clarity regarding state-legal cannabis marketplaces: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

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Veriheal

JUNE 7, 2023

He announced legislation to allow the sale of recreational marijuana, and this decision marked a huge win for Democrats and marijuana supporters after many decades of fighting. Employers are also to maintain a zero-tolerance cannabis policy. Carney vetoed the bill to allow recreational use of marijuana in May 2022.

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NORML

OCTOBER 22, 2019

An estimated two out of three Americans believe that cannabis should be legal for recreational purposes, according to nationwide polling data compiled by PPRI (the Public Religion Research Institute) — a non-partisan research and public policy institute.

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Veriheal

JUNE 3, 2022

New York proposed a set of packaging and marketing rules for recreational cannabis, a Fan Controlled Football player was cut for smoking cannabis on the field, and a California program is making medical cannabis more affordable for patients. New York Moves to Regulate Recreational Cannabis Packaging. Let us know in the comments!

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Veriheal

MARCH 9, 2023

states — Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania — stand a good chance at legalizing recreational cannabis this year. The law would legalize recreational cannabis for people aged 21+ and impose a 10% tax on point-of-sale purchases. Adults would also be allowed to possess 2.5 8, 2016, with the passing of House Bill 523.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2021

He added the UK’s drug policy is “hopelessly out of date,” as it’s still governed by the infamous 1971 Misuse of Drugs Act. While he was once in favour of a “zero-tolerance” policy when top politicians, including Boris Johnson and Barack Obama, admit past drug use, his opinion has since altered.

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Veriheal

APRIL 1, 2022

Companies in similar avenues look set to harvest substantial rewards if Germany’s market shifts to a recreational focus. Although Germany’s medical cannabis policy is in its early stages, it still outshines other European cannabis markets due to its colossal growth. The post Recreational Cannabis Legalization in Germany?

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

New recreational marijuana legalization initiative A new initiative , sponsored by Smart & Safe Florida , aims to legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older, allowing possession, purchase, and use for non-medical purposes. Stay tuned for further updates as these legislative efforts progress.

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NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

In August 2016, the US Drug Enforcement Administration announced in the US Federal Register that the agency was “adopting a new policy that is designed to increase the number of entities registered under the Controlled Substances Act to grow (manufacture) marijuana to supply legitimate researchers in the United States.”

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