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? NH resident? NH resident?

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Project CBD

MARCH 8, 2019

As of February 2019, the Veterinary Medical Board in California still has no official policy on hemp products. In response, veterinarians and others concerned for patient safety promoted a change in state law. Medical Cannabis in California.

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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.

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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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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Medical marijuana is currently legal in 31 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, and Guam, and 46 states have some form of medical marijuana law ; however, it remains illegal under federal law. ” Changes in the legal status of marijuana at the state level have not negatively impacted workplace safety.

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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, House Bill 3960, to repeal the state’s zero tolerance per se traffic safety ban for THC and its metabolites.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 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. Update : HB 1648 is scheduled for an executive session in the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on 1/28/20 at 10am.

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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.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. 4522 was approved by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on 3/9/20. 4524 was approved by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on 3/9/20. Update : H.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2021

Mapping Psychedelic Drug Policy Reform. As the psychedelic renaissance contributes to a swelling pool of safety and efficacy data pertaining to the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelic medicine, many localities—particularly in North America—are revising their legal frameworks. This is what they are saying.

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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. Product testing and sampling protocols are not uniform across the country, and scientific data supporting the safety and efficacy of these products is under-developed.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

SB2321 amends the Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act and deletes references to a THC drug-free workplace policy. An amendment also defines lawful products “as products that are legal for the employee to use under state law.” Robert Peters introduced on Feb. of the Illinois Vehicle Code. of the Illinois Vehicle Code.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

AUGUST 14, 2019

In a motion to add Lujan Grisham as an intervening party, her lawyers argued that the governor’s office is better suited than the state Department of Health to address some issues in the case. Vigil] lacks authority to address law enforcement concerns, approve regulatory action, or direct.

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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. 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.

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The Legal Landscape: New Jersey’s MMJ Laws New Jersey’s medical marijuana program has evolved significantly since its inception in 2010 under the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (CUMMA). The law allows patients with certain medical conditions to get and use medical marijuana legally.

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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. Pennsylvania.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Because the state decriminalized recreational cannabis in 2017, the plaintiff argued that his employer could not terminate him for his off-duty use of the drug. The court framed the issue as whether “lawful use in this state” means “lawful under state law” or “generally lawful, under both state and federal law.”

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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.,

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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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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Update : The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee will hold an executive session for HB 399 on 1/17 at 11am. Under existing state law, medical cannabis oil may contain no more than five percent THC, greatly restricting its therapeutic potential and medical efficacy. NH resident? VA resident? NY resident? New Mexico.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2021

DHC is pleased to announce a new Cannabis Practice Group to help cannabis retail, growers, distributors, processors, and investors navigate the new regulations associated with the law in ways that safeguard both public safety and business enterprise. Active monitoring of policy changed at all level of government.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. 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

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

The position provides daily oversight of complaints of product safety issues, non-compliance, and patient safety issues, qualified personnel registration, as well as application and renewal process for all licenses issued by the Commission. This may include developing new methods, policies, and procedures to further program goals.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Update : HB 1383 was heard and approved by the Committees on Judiciary and Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs on 3/19. HI resident? OR resident?

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 21, 2019

In states that legalize recreational marijuana, employers and drug testing services have seen significant increases in positivity rates for marijuana metabolites. Wider marijuana use will require employers to take action to ensure safe work environments for their employees, especially in safety sensitive settings.

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Legislation Marijuana Policy Recreational 85

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 Cannigma

DECEMBER 20, 2021

This bill assumes that federal standards for medical cannabis are not needed because patients are protected under state medical cannabis programs, but that logic is flawed. As political pendulums swing, so too can state law, which we continue to see all around the country.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 8, 2020

Since that time, California employers have enjoyed some comfort in the ability to enforce their workplace substance abuse policies. of the Health and Safety Code, for purposes of medical cannabis or as a person with an identification card, as defined in Section 11362.7 RagingWire Telecomm.,

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2021

Under the new law: Employers can maintain a drug-free workplace and implement policies prohibiting the possession, use, or other consumption of cannabis by an employee, subject to certain exceptions, including existing protections for qualified patients under the state’s medicinal marijuana law.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2021

The California legislation that would decriminalize some psychedelic substances under state law, Senate Bill 519, was approved in a 5-3 vote by the State Assembly’s Public Safety Committee in a June 29th hearing. They write. Decriminalizing psychedelics is one important step in that direction.

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NORML

MAY 3, 2019

LD 991 also seeks to expunge the records of those convicted of marijuana related offenses that are no longer defined as criminal under state law. This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against prospective employees who legally consume cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

As we previously explained , alcoholic beverages are regulated by federal and state laws. Cannabis is heavily regulated at the state level but unlike alcohol, it is—for the most part—strictly prohibited under federal law. Pre-Manufactured Alcohol Beverages Infused with Hemp.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Update : HB 1383 was heard and approved by the Committees on Judiciary and Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs on 3/19. DE resident? HI resident?

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Further, the Act noted that employers have the right to discipline or terminate an employee who violates the employer’s workplace drug policy. The new provisions further limit causes of action for employees disciplined pursuant to a reasonable drug and alcohol policy.

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Recreational Law Policy Cannabis 77

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

The position provides daily oversight of complaints of product safety issues, non-compliance, and patient safety issues, qualified personnel registration, as well as application and renewal process for all licenses issued by the Commission. This may include developing new methods, policies, and procedures to further program goals.

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Compliance Compliance Seed-To-Sale Data 81

The Blunt Truth

JULY 18, 2022

It was not until 2014 when the Rohrabacher–Farr amendment was passed, effectively prohibiting the federal government from interfering with the implementation of state medical cannabis laws, that states were able to regulate the medical use of marijuana. Nevertheless, the federal law and enforcement policy remained the same.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 25, 2021

At the state level the problems are more generally bureaucratic inertia,” Eric E. Executive Director of the Criminal Justice Policy Foundation told The Cannigma during a Zoom call this week. “A Sterling, of the Criminal Justice Policy Foundation, said. (Rebekah Zemansky/Shutterstock). “At Sterling, J.D.,

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