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Minnesota’s New Recreational Cannabis Law Results in First-Of-Its-Kind Drug Testing Scheme

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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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Illinois: Impact of marijuana legalization important lesson for employers

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Now that the law has finally gone into effect, however, human resources executives around the state are realizing that the real work of understanding and applying the law to their employees is just beginning. In the 2015 Colorado case, Coats v. Dish Network , an employee was fired for failing a drug test.

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Looking Back on 25 Years of California Cannabis: Growing Pains (STILL) Persist

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With the passage of SB 420 , this collective system was formalized and, with the advent of the 2008 Guidelines issued by the State Attorney General’s Office, more details around “compliance” and best practices were provided; but it was nothing like we have today under Prop. 64 and MAUCRSA. Then in November 2016, Prop.

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MMJ Laws In Texas: Your Complete Guide

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The Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) represents the Lone Star State’s cautious foray into the realm of medical marijuana. Enacted in 2015, the program was designed to provide a narrow avenue for patients suffering from qualifying conditions to access low-THC cannabis under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals.

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Manzuri Law Blog Post: The Cannabis Advisory Committee: Going from Puppeteering to Action

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An-Chi Tsou is the principal at Tsou Consulting, LLC, specializing in state and local regulatory and legislative compliance, guidance, and advocacy. She was the lead staffer and drafter of the MCRSA at the California State Legislature in 2015. . Authored By: An-Chi Tsou.

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Greenspoon Marder Article: NEW JERSEY GREATLY EXPANDS MEDICAL MARIJUANA LAW

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Measure 1, Security plan: The applicant shall provide an acceptable safety and security plan, including staffing and site plan, and a detailed description of proposed security and safety measures, which demonstrates compliance with the rules at N.J.A.C. Criterion 2. Health and safety standards for lab employees. 20 pts .

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Article: In the Weeds: Marijuana Legalization & Employment Laws

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This article summarizes the current, confusing framework of federal statutes, state statutes, and judicial decisions addressing employers’ rights and obligations relating to marijuana use, and provides practical advice for employers in states where medical or recreational marijuana use has been legalized.

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