Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

DENVER — Vicente Sederberg LLP (VS), a leading national cannabis law firm, announced Tuesday it has formed an environment, health, and safety (EHS) practice led by environmental attorneys with extensive public and private sector experience in the field. He also served as in-house environmental counsel to Alcoa Inc.

Environment 103

Environment Safety Compliance Compliance 103

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.

Recreational 111

Recreational Law Marijuana Safety 111

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.

Recreational 116

Recreational Law Decriminalization State Laws 116

Veriheal

JUNE 24, 2022

Thailand left its war on drugs in the past, the Texas GOP platform raised some questions, and a new study revealed how cannabis legalization affects road safety. Study Finds Cannabis Legalization Increases Road Safety. Want to learn more about how cannabis affects road safety? Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews.

Safety 98

Safety Policy History Cannabis 98

The Blunt Truth

MARCH 8, 2021

On February 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed A21, the “New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act” (NJCREAMMA), which is enabling legislation for the amendment to the New Jersey Constitution making lawful the recreational use of marijuana in the state. Next Steps for Employers.

Recreational 111

Recreational Law Marijuana Safety 111

Veriheal

OCTOBER 7, 2021

With the support of the majority of citizens, it should come as no surprise that the nation is now preparing to launch a recreational cannabis trial. ” The participants made mention of reforming cannabis laws to limit the illegal market and increase consumer safety, which are both valid reasons for supporting cannabis legalization.

Recreational 98

Recreational Consumption Cannabis Legalization 98

NORML

OCTOBER 8, 2019

We observed no statistically significant long-term effects of recreational cannabis laws or the initiation of retail sales on violent or property crime rates in these states.” … Our results from Colorado and Washington suggest that legalization has not had major detrimental effects on public safety.” ’

Legalization 214

Legalization Data Safety Retail 214

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. Governor Ned Lamont signed the Act Concerning Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-use Cannabis on June 22, 2021.

Recreational 78

Recreational Legalization Marijuana Safety 78

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. Carney vetoed the bill to allow recreational use of marijuana in May 2022. John Carney (D) passed two bills to legalize cannabis into law without his signature.

Recreational 92

Recreational Legalization Legislation Advocacy 92

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 13, 2021

Dive Brief: The legalization last month of recreational marijuana in New York State created uncertainty for contractors on how to… Read More.

Safety 98

Safety Law Recreational Legalization 98

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

These changes reflect the states efforts to regulate hemp products more strictly while maintaining consumer safety standards. From tighter hemp regulations to the push for recreational cannabis legalization, these evolving laws reflect the growing complexity of cannabis policy in the state.

Hemp 59

Hemp Extraction Packaging Legislation 59

NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

It also places the safety and welfare of these business’ customers at risk, as they must carry significant amounts of cash on their persons in order to make legal purchases at retail facilities. The enactment of these policies have not negatively impacted workplace safety , crime rates , traffic safety , or youth use patterns.

Banking 223

Banking Marijuana Safety Policy 223

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Critics of recreational marijuana often sound the alarm about people driving while high. Now, the debate is heating up in Ohio. Voters will decide Nov. Read More

Recreational 52

Recreational Safety Marijuana 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 21, 2020

Public Safety (PS) is supporting efforts to enforce the legalization and regulation of cannabis through activities to deter criminal activity and to help ensure that organized crime does not penetrate the legalized system. PS is working with the PTs and other key stakeholders (e.g.,

Safety 88

Safety Research and Development Data Cannabis 88

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 15, 2022

CannaHealth , a professional medical hashish certification organization in New Haven, submitted a lawsuit final 7 days versus the state Division of Buyer Safety and its Social Fairness Council that oversees the rollout of Connecticut’s legalized grownup-use leisure hashish market.

Safety 75

Safety Recreational Education Cultivation 75

NORML

AUGUST 29, 2019

In fact, data published online in JAMA Pediatrics in July reported that states with “recreational marijuana laws were associated with an eight percent decrease in the odds of marijuana use and a nine percent decrease in the odds of frequent marijuana use” among teens. .

Education 230

Education Data Retail Environment 230

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 20, 2023

Cannabis laws have changed a lot in recent years, especially in the state of California, where both medical and recreational cannabis usage is now legal.

Safety 52

Safety Legalization Recreational Cannabis 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2021

Recreational marijuana became legal in Illinois last January. “The positions in question were previously noted as safety-sensitive positions by the previous Public Defender. . “The positions in question were previously noted as safety-sensitive positions by the previous Public Defender. Both received job offers.

Policy 111

Policy Safety Recreational Advocacy 111

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

APRIL 26, 2024

It’s raising safety questions among members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, as well. (WLOS) — On April 20, 2024, hundreds of people with medical cannabis patient cards lined up to buy the first legal medical marijuana within North Carolina and the nation where it remains illegal. Read More

Safety 53

Safety Patients Marijuana Legalization 53

NORML

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

“And when these businesses are forced to operate exclusively in cash, they create serious public safety concerns.” “And when these businesses are forced to operate exclusively in cash, they create serious public safety concerns.”

Banking 166

Banking Policy Business Safety 166

NORML

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

On January 16, the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee heard testimony for and against HB 481 during a public hearing. Statewide polling data shows that 68 percent of New Hampshire adults support “legalizing [the] possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal recreational use.”

Legalization 233

Legalization Legislation Retail Cultivation 233

Project CBD

JULY 28, 2023

with unknown pharmacological and safety profiles.” Of course, the market for Δ8-THC and other recreational synthetics is only made possible by the ridiculousness of cannabis prohibition. ” Explain what an isomer is and why the lack of information regarding novel THC isomers is problematic. Dr. Mark A.

THC 217

THC Cannabinoids Hemp Research and Development 217

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The Arizona Department of Revenue says the first year of recreational marijuana sales has raised more than $106 million. The money is earmarked for public safety. He says, “The public safety component of our budget is our largest expenditure. Now we have a better idea of how much money.

Legalization 105

Legalization Safety Collective Programs 105

The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

We have had inquiries about whether the Department of Transportation-regulated safety-sensitive employees can use CBD products. It is important for all employers and safety-sensitive employees to know: The Department of Transportation requires testing for marijuana and not CBD. .

CBD 106

CBD Safety Compliance Compliance 106

Cannabis Chronicles

APRIL 5, 2019

It legalized medical marijuana in 1998, and recreational use in 2014. Ten states have legalized recreational marijuana. Any agreement with other states must ensure enforceable public health and safety standards, and include a system to regulate and track the interstate delivery of marijuana items, the bill says.

Decriminalization 147

Decriminalization Recreational Safety Marijuana 147

NORML

MAY 20, 2019

Even though cannabis has been recreationally legal in the Battle Born State for nearly two years and Sin City has become a greenish gold mine of legal cannabis, many problems and societal penalties still arise with the use of it; no social consumption lounges being among the most glaring.

Consumption 158

Consumption Conditions Legislation Patients 158

The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Last month, the Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, issued a bulletin directed to employers with workers who drive as part of their jobs. States continue to enact recreational and medical marijuana laws at an increasing pace.

Marijuana 111

Marijuana Policy Safety THC 111

Veriheal

JULY 25, 2023

Currently, 23 states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, including California, Massachusetts, Arizona, and Washington, D.C. They also stated that there has been a steady increase in positive post-accident cannabis tests since 2012, when the first states legalized recreational marijuana. As many states across the U.S.

Safety 95

Safety Data Recreational Marijuana 95

The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Nevada prohibits employers from taking adverse action against applicants who test positive for marijuana, with exceptions for, among other jobs, safety-sensitive positions and motor vehicle drivers who are subject to testing under state or federal law.

Marijuana 111

Marijuana Safety Environment Conditions 111

Veriheal

JUNE 24, 2022

Lauren Dutra, Matthew Farrelly, and their colleagues stated in the study’s report that the relationship between cannabis legalization and traffic safety remains unclear. of participants in recreational states, 52.4% Are People Driving High? The research team discovered that 12.1% in medical-only states, and 35.5%

Legalization 98

Legalization Education Recreational Data 98

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 14, 2021

Prison inmates can’t legally possess marijuana under California’s law allowing recreational pot, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday in overturning a lower court that found prisoners could have the drug as long as they didn’t consume it. The Court of Appeal determined the plain language of Health and Safety Code section 11362.1,

Safety 111

Safety Decriminalization Policy Recreational 111

The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 22, 2022

Employers can maintain a reasonable drug-free workplace policy that: Requires post-accident or reasonable suspicion drug testing of all employees or random drug testing of safety-sensitive workers; Is necessary to comply with federal law or a federal contract or funding agreement, if applicable to the employer; or.

Safety 111

Safety Environment Policy Recreational 111

CannaMD

MARCH 3, 2021

Law enforcement, policy makers, and public citizens have long debated how recreational marijuana legalization influences crime and public safety. Does access to marijuana result in an increase in violent crimes over state lines, or does it lessen crime and bolster public safety? WHY DOES MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION DECREASE CRIME?

Legalization 119

Legalization Marijuana Data Safety 119

Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Referring to the findings of the recent study, NORML Deputy Director Paul Armentano stated: “These conclusions reaffirm the notion that states can sensibly regulate the adult use and sale of cannabis in a manner that doesn’t adversely impact public safety.

Legalization 138

Legalization Consumption Recreational Policy 138

The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

On June 22, 2021, Connecticut legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older. In the case of a job applicant, an employer can rescind a job offer if an applicant tests positive for recreational marijuana so long as the employer makes the policy available to the applicant at the time of offer. Now is no different.

Law 105

Law Marijuana Policy Recreational 105

Veriheal

APRIL 14, 2023

Washington and Arizona are embracing psilocybin, the Chicago Cubs announced a canna-tastic partnership, and Maryland is getting ready to jump-start its recreational market. Unfortunately, the legalization statute was removed as some representatives questioned the safety of psilocybin therapies.

CBD 98

CBD Recreational Therapy Legislation 98

Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 22, 2023

On November 8th, 2022, Maryland passed a new law legalizing recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and older, opening up a whole new industry for the state. Effective July of 2023, the new legislation aims to regulate medical and recreational cannabis as similarly as possible, holding them to the same standards.

Patients 98

Patients Legalization Seed-To-Sale Dispensary 98