The Blunt Truth

APRIL 20, 2021

Following closely on the heels of both New York and New Jersey enacting recreational cannabis laws, New Mexico and Virginia have enacted their own laws allowing adults to use cannabis for recreational purposes. Virginia’s Cannabis Oil Law. Virginia Recreational Cannabis Law.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2021

Connecticut has become the 19 th state to legalize recreational marijuana use by adults. Connecticut will permit individuals 21 years of age and older to possess and use recreational cannabis. Employers must put such policies in writing and make them available to employees and prospective employees.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 13, 2021

On March 31, 2021, New York legalized the recreational use of cannabis, enacting “ The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act.”. This new law legalizes personal possession of cannabis, home cultivation of cannabis, and allows for the expungement of certain marijuana convictions.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

With recreational cannabis now in New Mexico, cities across the state are adjusting their local laws, including in Albuquerque. The city is working on amending or repealing current ordinances that criminalize marijuana now that recreational cannabis is legal. It’s not necessary for us to do that. Source: [link].

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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. The new law amends the state’s Consumable Products Act to protect off-duty cannabis use.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Consumer products law blog. Class actions against CBD companies proliferate under federal and state law. These jurisdictions are among the few that have legalized Marijuana -sourced CBD for both medical and recreational uses, with the exception that Marijuana-sourced CBD remains illegal in Florida for recreational uses.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

DECEMBER 17, 2021

A New Mexico state judge ruled on Thursday that medical cannabis patients cannot purchase the same amount as non-patients when recreational-use sales begin. The new law also limits personal possession to two ounces, but there is no limit on the amount of cannabis stored at a person’s home. It’s basically show your card.”

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2020

In Indianapolis on January 29, a quiet, eager audience of nurses give their rapt attention to Jason Straw as he takes center stage at the 2020 ISNA Policy Conference. ISNA 2020 POLICY CONFERENCE AGENDA, Jason Straw- Cannabis Policy. ISNA 2020 POLICY CONFERENCE AGENDA, Jason Straw- Cannabis Policy. PURPOSE : .

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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. As we previously blogged, the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act will legalize recreational cannabis for Illinois adults starting January 1, 2020.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Following the legalization of recreational cannabis in New York by the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) earlier this year, which we previously reported on, the New York State Department of Labor has issued guidance in the form of FAQs for employers regarding adults’ use of recreational cannabis as it relates to the workplace.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 28, 2022

For instance, Visa and Mastercard bar their networks from being used in the cannabis industry so long as federal laws remain unchanged. The State of Banking. To be clear, the existing policy does not ban financial services for the cannabis industry.

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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.

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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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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 21, 2019

In a time where marijuana legalization is rapidly expanding, all employers should be reassessing their workplace drug testing policies to be sure they are in compliance with existing and soon to be effective state and local laws.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 19, 2021

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Labor has released new guidance regarding legalized recreational marijuana use and the workplace. The guidance states that employers may not drug test employees for cannabis unless federal or state law requires drug testing as a condition of the position.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Earlier this month, Governor Pritzker signed into law SB 1557 , revising the Recreational Cannabis Law to expand permissible marijuana testing and related adverse action. Given imminent cannabis legalization, many Illinois employers are presently updating their policies and procedures.

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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

JULY 1, 2021

Raich Supreme Court decision, which upheld the Controlled Substances Act as lawful under Congress’ commerce clause authority, noting “federal policies of the past 16 years have greatly undermined its reasoning.”.

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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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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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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Individuals who use medical marijuana in accordance with their state’s licensed programs are nevertheless prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm under federal law.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

The Illinois General Assembly passed SB 1557 , revising the language of the Recreational Cannabis Law to reduce but not completely eliminate employer liabilities. The Act permits employers to prohibit employees from being under the influence of or using cannabis in the employer’s workplace or while on call.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 21, 2019

Across the country, states are moving to legalize medical and recreational marijuana. In states that legalize recreational marijuana, employers and drug testing services have seen significant increases in positivity rates for marijuana metabolites. Drug policies must be updated and must address discrimination concerns.

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

In this state, MMJ use is permitted under certain conditions, but recreational marijuana remains illegal. Iowa Employment Laws and MMJ Cards When it comes to employment, Iowa is an “at-will” state. This lack of protection means that even if you use MMJ legally under state law, your job could still be at risk.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 13, 2019

Pritzker is expected to sign a comprehensive recreational cannabis bill. Across the country, states are moving to legalize medical and recreational cannabis. In states that legalize recreational cannabis, employers and drug testing services have seen significant increases in positivity rates for cannabis metabolites.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2022

The requirement, which appears in a set of draft rules for the regulatory framework of the state’s adult-use or recreational marijuana program, “would needlessly expose customers and workers in the cannabis industry to privacy-violating tracking and data collection,” the ACLU said in a letter to the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy this week.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 10, 2022

In c larifying guidance signed December 21, 2021 , Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines offered insight on several hot topics involving security clearances and the growing prevalence of recreational marijuana in many states. The guidance addressed: Recreational drug use in security clearance determinations.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

The legalization of medical marijuana use in 33 states and recreational marijuana use in 11 states has led to hazy implications for the hospitality industry. 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.

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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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The Blunt Truth

MAY 28, 2019

As a number of states and the District of Columbia have moved to permit possession, use and sale of marijuana for both medicinal and recreational purposes and the business of legalized cannabis distribution has grown exponentially, federal law banning such activity remains unchanged. USCIS Policy Manual, Chapter 5 Section C.3.

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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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Veriheal

MARCH 17, 2023

Maryland and Delaware are exploring their cannabis policies, a Texas representative introduced another decriminalization bill, and New Orleans okayed cannabis-infused seltzers. Earlier this month, Maryland’s House of Delegates passed a bill outlining the parameters of a recreational cannabis marketplace. The bill’s sponsor, Rep.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

There are just two recreational marijuana dispensaries in the city of Manitou Springs, Emerald Fields and Maggie’s Farm. According to state law, providing sales tax revenues to the public would be detrimental to the existing businesses when there are only two.

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MassRoots

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

It’s time to bring our country’s marijuana policies into the 21st century, and my legislation is the way to do it.”. It’s time to bring our country’s marijuana policies into the 21st century, and my legislation is the way to do it. “I introduced S.420, NEW: I introduced S.420, link] — Ron Wyden (@RonWyden) February 8, 2019.

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PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Nonetheless, recent developments in state laws and new safeguards provide protections to first responders who rely on medical cannabis. In many jurisdictions, police officers, EMTs, and firefighters are subject to strict drug policies due to the nature of their work. This means it is illegal under federal jurisdiction.

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