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. 11, 2022.). Ceballos v. NP Palace, LLC , Aug. He also sued for wrongful discharge.

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Veriheal

JULY 25, 2023

Currently, 23 states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, including California, Massachusetts, Arizona, and Washington, D.C. Also, the medical use of cannabis is legal in more than 36 states. However, from 2012 to 2022, post-accident cannabis positivity rose by 204.2%. As many states across the U.S.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 7, 2021

According to Swissinfo , a survey found that most Swiss people support the legalization of cannabis as long as there are sufficient and effective rules to protect minors. Most of the survey’s 3,166 adult participants are not only okay with legalization but also support conducting pilot tests to explore controlled distribution.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 20, 2021

Maryland state lawmakers announced last week that the legislature will turn to the voters on the issue of cannabis policy reform by placing a marijuana legalization measure on the statewide ballot next year. Maryland Work Group To Study Cannabis Legalization. Maryland Medical Marijuana Already Legal.

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Veriheal

MAY 4, 2021

Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation that officially legalized recreational cannabis for the state. When asked about recreational cannabis legalization Gov. When asked about recreational cannabis legalization Gov. Recreational cannabis helps boost tourism. What’s Permitted For Recreational Use.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Many cannabis advocates have pointed to cannabis decriminalization and legalization as a means of freeing up resources for handling more serious, violent crimes. Now, findings from a recent research study —published in the February 2022 volume of the International Journal of Drug Policy—support the theory. billion annually.

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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.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

POSTED ON AUGUST 18, 2022. A researcher affiliated with the University of California, San Diego examined county-level data from Colorado to assess the relationship between retail cannabis stores and trends in traffic safety. County-level evidence from recreational marijuana dispensary sales in Colorado,” appears in Health Economics.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Recreational marijuana use is legal under Nevada state law. But could recreational marijuana use jeopardize an employee’s employment? Nevada voters voted to legalize recreational marijuana use effective January 1, 2017. The law decriminalized recreational marijuana when used in compliance with Nevada law.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Though it wasn’t quite THE year we may have hoped for in cannabis news (hello, federal legalization?!), AB 45: California hemp legalization. As we’ve previously discussed ( here and here ), this bill legalized CBD in food, beverages, cosmetics, dietary supplements and pet food in California. it’s what we got.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2022

Beginning July 1, 2022, Connecticut’s law legalizing the recreational use of cannabis for adults 21 and over imposes new restrictions on employers while offering protections for employees who indulge. New Employee Protections for Off-Duty and Non-Work Cannabis Use.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

As we previously reported , on February 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed three separate cannabis reform bills into law ( NJ A21 , NJ A 1897 , and NJ A5342/NJ S3454 ), formally legalizing the use and possession of recreational marijuana in the Garden State. Here’s a round-up of the most recent developments: New Laws.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Fresh plans have been released regarding the launch of New York state’s first-ever recreational cannabis retail stores. Although it remains uncertain as to where exactly the first recreational cannabis stores in New York will be located, state leaders have been dropping hints about the looming launches for quite some time.

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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.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2022

July 28, 2022. Oregon, two years ago, became the first state to legalize psilocybin with the approval of Measure 109. Colorado was the first state in 2012 to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, also through a voter initiative. To sign up for a free subscription to Food Safety News, click here.).

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

A new law in Philadelphia that keeps employers from making people take pre-hire cannabis tests goes into effect starting in January 2022. However, the state does not allow adult-use recreational cannabis. Jobs where an employee can significantly impact the health or safety of other employees or members of the public.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2022

On July 13, 2022, Washington, D.C., However, if the employee is a qualified patient under the medical cannabis program, the employer must regard the patient’s use of medical marijuana to treat a disability as it would the legal use of a controlled substance prescribed by or taken under the supervision of a licensed healthcare professional.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

MAY 16, 2022 BY DEANNA J. Gavin Newsom introduced proposed revisions to his 2022-2023 budget proposal, which would eliminate the cannabis cultivation tax rate beginning July 1, 2022. per ounce of fresh cannabis plant, and these taxes are paid on all recreational and medicinal cultivation of cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Once the legal basis is in place, the City of Zurich is launching the “Züri Can – Cannabis with Responsibility” pilot project together with the Zurich University Psychiatric Clinic. The study is intended to promote public health, maintain public safety and support the protection of minors. THE PRESS RELEASE.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 22, 2022

The District of Columbia legalized cannabis for medicinal purposes in 2010 and began to permit individuals to use the drug recreationally in 2015. Last month, on July 13, 2022, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the “ Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022 ” (D.C.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

On Tuesday, May 24, the Rhode Island General Assembly passed legislation legalizing the ?recreational recreational use of marijuana. Recreational cannabis could be available for public sale in Rhode Island as soon ?as as late 2022. would jeopardize the safety of others, or of the workplace.?. which is expected.

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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. NP Palace, LLC (Nevada 2022). Dish Network, LLC (Colorado 2015) and Ceballos v.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2022

Legalization of medical and recreational marijuana use continues to spread across the United States despite the drug remaining a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law. In February 2022, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act to become the 37th state to legalize medical marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Portland, OR — The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission unanimously agreed to fine a Portland based recreational marijuana processor $100,000 for deliberately sidestepping packaging and labeling rules designed to protect consumers. The Commission also approved three stipulated settlements with recreational marijuana licensees.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

NP Palace, LLC, the court said adult cannabis use was not “lawful” behavior outside of work because, although legal in Nevada, cannabis is listed as a Schedule I narcotic and illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act, the report says. Court Rules Off-Duty Recreational Cannabis Use Not Protected By Nevada State Law.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 12, 2024

Colorado Celebrates 10 Years of Adult-Use Cannabis Colorado residents are celebrating a 10-year milestone of cannabis legalization. Colorado legalized recreational cannabis in 2014 and has seen incredible sales over the last decade. This growth continued until 2022 when the market overall took a hit.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

On June 22, 2021, Connecticut legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older. Although provisions relating to possession are effective now, the employment-related provisions are not effective until July 1, 2022. On April 12, 2021, New Mexico saw the legalization of recreational marijuana.

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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.”. Several states now allow recreational and or medicinal use of marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

Mora on August 22, 2022. The District of Columbia legalized cannabis for medicinal purposes in 2010 and began to permit individuals to use the drug recreationally in 2015. Last month, on July 13, 2022, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the “ Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022 ” (D.C.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2022

July 18, 2022. One might think that the recent uptick in the legalization of recreational marijuana usage would correlate with a decline in the arrests and seizures related to the leafy-green. In 2020 alone, legal sales of marijuana in the US bought in a record $17.5 By Robert Szyba & Sydney Jenkins.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

6, 2022 – PRES RELEASE – Tilray Brands Inc. , a leading global cannabis and consumer packaged goods company, announced that the company has initiated a policy roundtable with German regulators on adult-use cannabis legalization in Germany. BERLIN, Sept. Kristine Lütke, Member of the Bundestag (FDP), Drug Policy Spokesperson.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The researchers examined 14 businesses and their social media use to explore whether recreational cannabis businesses were adhering to the safety-based regulations. In the era of legalized cannabis use, retail cannabis companies often use social media marketing on platforms popular among youth. Source: Moreno, M. Jenkins, M.,

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

by David Standa | Jun 3, 2021 | Legalization , Legislation , Licensing , Recreational Marijuana | New Mexico. As we previously wrote about here , New Mexico passed a recreational cannabis statute with a very ambitious timeline. The next key date in that timeline is June 29.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 20, 2024

One such paradigm shift is the increasing acceptance and legalization of medical marijuana across various states. Patients can expect a range of options, including various strains and forms of marijuana, within the confines of the state’s stringent quality and safety standards.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 2, 2019

New Jersey took another big step towards legalizing the recreational adult-use of cannabis last week, but legislators stopped short of taking the historic vote. These wrinkles include the extent of expungements, public safety concerns, and set asides for minorities, women, and disabled-veteran business owners.

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Indeed, by 2022, it is expected to be a $22 billion per year industry. We have had inquiries about whether the Department of Transportation-regulated safety-sensitive employees can use CBD products. As we reported here , the CBD craze is sweeping the nation.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 14, 2022

Cannabis cultivation and processing are rapidly-growing industries, as hemp and both recreational and medical marijuana products are being legalized across the country. With this rapid growth and legalization, however, comes added regulatory scrutiny, including in the environmental and sustainability spaces. million residents.

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