Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

A notable exception has been the crackdown on Delta-8 THC, which is derived from hemp. Several states, including New York, have moved to ban the manufacture and sale of the substance. It also lists delta-8 THC is in its “ Orange Book ” as an alternative name to tetrahydrocannabinol (along with THC, and delta-9 THC).

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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. The bill also would exempt employment in the building and construction trades.

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Legislation Marijuana THC Law 124

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

This page explores comprehensive medical marijuana laws for patients, including the diseases and symptoms that qualify a patient to use medical marijuana, where medical marijuana can be used, whether non-residents can use medical marijuana, and the possession limits for patients.

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Patients Law Marijuana State Laws 105

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.

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Programs Oil Epilepsy THC 52

NORML

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

The measure prohibits the release of past records for any marijuana offense that is no longer defined as a crime under state law. Send a message to your lawmakers in opposition to arbitrary THC limits. Send a message to your governor in support of a state-legal medical cannabis program. AK resident? FL resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Edibles Patients 162

Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Sam McGee, the Counsel for the Division of Cannabis and Hemp at IDOA, commented on the struggles of rulemaking when state law definitions are different from federal law definitions. We’re implementing a federal program,” McGee said. “We

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Hemp Hybrid Agriculture State Laws 105

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? Send a DE resident? FL resident? HI resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

Tennessee recently enacted a minimal expansion of its medical marijuana law. The law took effect May 27, 2021, and it slightly enlarges the medical conditions for which persons may possess a very limited amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). of THC: Alzheimer’s disease. of THC can be sold nationwide.

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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. The state has licensed dispensaries.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

We got 51 hemp-derived Delta-8 THC products tested by an independent lab, and found high levels of Delta-9 THC in most of them. Customers looking for a “weed light” experience could be getting something decidedly heavy , with delta-9 THC levels well beyond the legal limit and very little in the way of testing for impurities.

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THC CBD Legalization Vaping 96

Project CBD

AUGUST 23, 2023

But today’s “hemp” market has moved way beyond CBD, as noted by several commentators who expressed concerns about the unregulated proliferation of high-dose THC consumables and novel synthetic intoxicants thanks to loopholes in the 2018 Farm Bill, which is up for revision and renewal in the coming months.

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Cannabinoids Hemp THC Safety 142

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.

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Programs Oil Patients Access 45

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.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 221

NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

At a more local level, city council members in Springfield, Illinois approved the state’s first marijuana consumption space. Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. VA resident? WA resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Safety Cultivation 192

Canna Care Docs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

As medical cannabis programs continue to expand, access to safe, legal, and holistic treatments is becoming more accepted. Cannabinoids, like tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), interact with ECS receptors to reduce inflammation and pain signals. The most well-known cannabinoids, CBD and THC, offer different effects.

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Chronic Pain Nerve Pain Treatment Cannabinoids 111

NORML

APRIL 12, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Legislation has been approved by members of the House Health and Human Services Committee to arbitrarily cap the potency of cannabis flowers at ten percent THC. Click here to email your lawmakers in opposition to capping THC levels.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 182

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of two programs that protect hemp producers’ crops from natural disasters. Producers may apply now, and the deadline to sign up for both programs is March 16, 2020. “We Multi-Peril Crop Insurance Pilot Insurance Program. Buy-up coverage is available in some cases.

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Programs Hemp Seed-To-Sale Agriculture 45

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. THC, whereas if a cannabis plant contains up to 0.3% THC it is considered a hemp cannabis plant, not marijuana, and is legal to possess and use.

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Policy Law Marijuana Programs 98

NORML

MAY 3, 2019

” The Cedar Park, Texas police department will implement a cite and release program for those caught with possessing up to two ounces of cannabis. Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. HI resident? ME resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 190

The Cannigma

DECEMBER 20, 2021

We are leaps and bounds ahead of where we were just a quarter century ago, with at least 18 states having legalized adult-use cannabis , and at least 47 with some degree of medical cannabis laws on the books, even if only for Type III cannabis , otherwise called low-THC cannabis or hemp.

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Medicine Patients Cannabis Access 136

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 24, 2022

Forest Service (USFS) human resources division posted a notice on Monday that says while cannabis is legal in some form in a majority of states, federal workers “must remain drug-free and refrain from illegal drug use whether on or off duty regardless of state laws.”. Drug testing.

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Safety State Laws CBD Law 98

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 19, 2019

AJC 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.

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Programs Marijuana Oil Patients 45

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 16, 2020

Nearly All Patients With Vaping Lung Injuries Used Black-Market THC. Senate approved bill to fix glitches in state’s hemp law. THC cap for medical pot passes House. Why 2020 legalization failed in the Sunshine State. Hemp season threatened because feds haven’t OKd state’s plan. California.

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Hemp Vaping Legislation Programs 95

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture (“NCDA”) provides a useful summary of the state’s law regarding hemp cultivation: Hemp production has been legalized in North Carolina, but only as part of the state’s pilot program as allowed under federal law. producers and consumers.'”

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Hemp CBD Agriculture Cultivation 124

NORML

APRIL 20, 2019

At the state level, Governor Brian Kemp (R) signed legislation into law to facilitate regulations governing the licensed production and distribution of oils and other products containing limited amounts of plant-derived THC. Governor Laura Kelly (D) of Kansas signed industrial hemp production legislation into law.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Compliance 185

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Alabama legalized medical a medical cannabis program on May 17, 2021 when Governor Ivey signed SB 46 into law. Although medical cannabis program was signed into law last year, it has yet to be fully implemented. The state has close to 400 dispensaries total. There is no excise tax on medical cannabis.

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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2021

It may be tempting to drive across neighboring state lines with more cannabis-friendly laws. However, the number of states that will authorize qualified patients from out-of-state medical marijuana programs is still relatively small. . Which States Accept Out-of-State MMJ Cards? California.

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Patients Marijuana Concentrates Recreational 119

Veriheal

MAY 17, 2021

There are 36 states in the United States that have chosen the legalization of medical cannabis for residents of their states. Many of them even offer the ability for visiting medical cannabis patients from other states to participate in their programs. ” State Doctors Oppose Legalization in Alabama.

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Legalization Pharmaceutical Therapy Chronic Pain 93

Veriheal

JUNE 23, 2022

While in MA, he utilized cannabis which was legal under state law, in order to find relief from chronic pain and PTSD. Upon being pulled over by the Pennsylvania law enforcement officer, the officer stated that he smelled the aroma of cannabis coming from the car. This was the situation in which Patrick found himself.

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Consumption Legalization Concentrates Patients 105

Canna Care Docs

JUNE 21, 2022

Since 2015, Texans with certain medical conditions have had access to medical marijuana through the state’s Compassionate Use Program. We’ll help you make an informed decision about the Texas medical program! About the Compassionate Use Program (CUP). Struggling with painful or uncomfortable symptoms?

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Programs Conditions Epilepsy THC 52

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

These legal guidelines/laws related to cannabis continue to be enacted, repealed, and debated in the Texas Legislature today, evidencing strong public sentiment for more accepted, legally permissible uses of cannabis and cannabis products. iv] Texas State Law Library – Cannabis and the Law – [link]. [v] 1805, 88th Leg.,

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Law Chronic Pain Conditions Medicine 74

The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Actually, the psychoactive component of marijuana, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), is what really causes impairment. How can an employer know if an employee is impaired or high from ingestion of THC? Amongst other issues, the devices may not be permitted by state law. It weakens judgment and motor function.

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Marijuana Consumption THC Law 80

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 11, 2019

DiNapoli’s office, the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets inspected only 57 percent of growers authorized to produce hemp under a state pilot program that authorizes the limited cultivation of the plant. percent concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound in cannabis that produces a high.

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Agriculture Hemp Programs Research and Development 59

NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

“But we’ve had significant problems with the (existing) medical cannabis program that we still have not been able to fix.” “If it’s state law, it [should be] state law everywhere,” she says, criticizing all the exemptions. 5% THC ratio. ” Read more from Fox 7 ! .

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Decriminalization Patients Legislation Law 144

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 23, 2019

Financial institutions that work with marijuana businesses must conduct due diligence to ensure that marijuana businesses are complying with state law. For example, a credit union needs to know how to verify the member is part of the pilot program.

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Hemp Business Cultivation Banking 85

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

States have taken a widely different approach to regulating industrial hemp and not all states recognize any difference between industrial hemp and marijuana, regardless of the amount of THC present. Therefore, Hemp-CBD, even without the presence of THC, is not permitted in Idaho. Even though Hemp Co.’s

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Hemp Agriculture Cultivation CBD 108

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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Marijuana Policy State Laws Safety 75