The Blunt Truth

JUNE 23, 2022

Attorney General Merrick Garland indicated recently that he did not view prosecution of low-level, nonviolent marijuana offenses as the best use of the agency’s time, regardless of state law. The Minnesota Supreme Court had ruled that the Controlled Substances Act preempts state law on the issue. supreme court.

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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

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. Employers must put such policies in writing and make them available to employees and prospective employees.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 30, 2022

With adult-use rollout in the region’s near future, state representatives are honing in on patient protections before patient voices are lost in the noise of adult-use politicking. June 28, 2022: After reintroduction as S.B. June 28, 2022: After reintroduction as S.B. September 19, 2022: Pennsylvania Senate reconvenes.

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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. The new law amends the state’s Consumable Products Act to protect off-duty cannabis use.

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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. Eighteen states and the District of Columbia have already legalized recreational cannabis,” Ferguson said Friday.

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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. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older. There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 14, 2022

In this week’s edition: Large Majority of Americans Favor Legal Recreational Cannabis Under Federal Law. Large Majority of Americans Favor Legal Recreational Cannabis Under Federal Law – Nearly two-thirds of Americans want recreational cannabis use to be legal under federal law and in their own state.

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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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NewsMunchies

DECEMBER 22, 2021

More than 60% of adults believe marijuana should be legal for both medical and recreational use, and that figure is likely to rise over time as the public becomes more aware of the potential benefits of the plant. . Most Americans have access to either medical or adult-use cannabis under state laws. The nearly $100 billion U.S.

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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. California Mulls Lawful Off-Duty Use Protections. In June 2022, the Washington D.C. Tae Phillips Birmingham. Zagger New York.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 12, 2022

Berman and Jana Hrdinová write May 11, 2022 . Pittsburgh School of Law, US. Could doctors be punished by federal authorities for recommending marijuana to patients consistent with state law? Other issues arose at the intersection of novel drug laws and other state laws.

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Veriheal

JULY 17, 2023

Marijuana has been legalized for recreational use in 23 U.S. states, including Washington, D.C. This bill is a progressive step as it clearly states that intelligence organizations cannot deny aspirants security clearance because they have used cannabis in the past. ” What Happened Back in 2022? John Cornyn.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 3, 2022

Seyfarth Synopsis : Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older. Now is no different. Jennifer Mora. Connecticut.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2022

Happy 2022! In The Weeds welcomes the new year, as well as a number of new cannabis laws and policies taking effect around the country in 2022. Below is a list of state law updates to look forward to this year. McGuireWoods LLP. Newsworthy Highlights. Montana: As of Jan.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 18, 2022

State law — and the will of Nevada voters — is clear that cannabis is legal to possess and use for medicinal and recreational purposes. Yet state agencies, including the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy, continue to list it as a Schedule I substance alongside meth, heroin, and cocaine. Marijuana Retail Report.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

A legislative panel assembled to study the legalization of recreational marijuana in Maryland began work last Wednesday, laying out plans to draft a referendum ballot measure for next year’s general election. She said then that she would like to see a cannabis legalization referendum on the ballot for the November 2022 election.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Monday released the remaining nine Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations Bills. The bills comply with the topline spending allocation contained in the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Resolution. Defense, 2022. 18) Financial Services and General Government, 2022. Homeland Security, 2022. Legislative Branch, 2022.

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Veriheal

JUNE 21, 2023

” He said that psilocybin can be used safely for both recreational and therapeutic purposes. Federal laws currently classify psilocybin as a Schedule I drug alongside addictive drugs like cocaine and fentanyl. According to state laws, this hallucinogen belongs to the same groups as cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

By Jason Shinn on June 6, 2022. Last week Amazon was sued over alleged employment law violations. This means they are illegal under federal law and under many state laws, including Michigan. Psychedelic compounds would likely follow the same course if legalized at the state level.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

September 14, 2022. The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (“the Commission”) on September 9, 2022 issued long-awaited guidance for employers on how to respond when employees are suspected of marijuana impairment. Employers are advised to reach out to legal counsel for guidance in navigating this evolving area of law.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Based on the judge’s demand, New Mexico’s medical cannabis purchase limits should be set in accordance with a March-approved law —titled the “Cannabis Regulation Act”—that legalized recreational cannabis for adults aged 21 and above from June 29 onwards.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Russo on August 31, 2022. immigration law, any non-U.S. Currently, 37 states (and the District of Columbia) have decriminalized marijuana or enacted laws authorizing its use for medical or recreational purposes. By William J. Manning & Kathryn J.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

State legislators in 2021 enacted over 50 laws liberalizing marijuana policies in more than 25 states, according to a report issued today by the National Organization of the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). These policies are popular among voters, regardless of political party.”. FULL REPORT. EXPUNGEMENT.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2022

19 July 2022. Ikigai Law. Applicable law: The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 19852 (NDPS), Drugs and Cosmetics Act,1940 (DCA), excise laws and cannabis specific state laws apply. Red flags: Recreational use of the plant is prohibited by law. by Aparna Sridharan.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

“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 ASA examines medical cannabis law efficacy. TOP FIVE KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE 2021 STATE OF THE STATES REPORT.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 7, 2021

On September 21, 2021, the House voted to include the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2021 (SAFE Banking Act) 1 in the annual National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (NDAA). ” This can be difficult, considering that state laws are detailed, evolving and vary from state to state.

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Project CBD

AUGUST 23, 2023

A leading California cannabis industry policy influencer, Devitt is currently Director of Regulatory Affairs at CannaCraft & March and Ash. The reality is that the commercial market has largely shifted away from non-intoxicating CBD wellness products to highly intoxicating recreational products. percent on a dry weight basis.”

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

Instead, adult-use dispensaries in the state are proving the system works by checking IDs as required by state law. The study , entitled “What is the likelihood that underage youth can obtain marijuana from licensed recreational marijuana outlets in California, a state where recreational marijuana is legal?”

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

The Minnesota court’s decision was the most recent in a series of state court opinions finding that federal criminal law preempts state laws decriminalizing the possession and use of medical cannabis in the context of workers’ compensation. In Bourgoin v. Twin Rivers Paper Co., 5] Similarly, in Hager v. 1] Musta v.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 30, 2021

Less than a month after Governor Andrew Cuomo signed New York’s long-awaited adult-use cannabis bill into law, several indigenous tribal nations are announcing their own plans to get in on the game. According to cannabis policy expert Heather Treja, the answer isn’t entirely clear.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Connecticu t’s legalization efforts looked all but certain to fail at the beginning of the week, but now it’s headed to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. Sales could begin in May 2022. The Marijuana Policy Project played a leading role in the fight to reform Connecticut ’s cannabis laws.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 23, 2021

The Florida Supreme Court struck down a proposed voter initiative amendment to legalize recreational cannabis on Thursday, ruling that the ballot measure’s summary was unacceptably misleading. A constitutional amendment cannot unequivocally ‘permit’ or authorize conduct that is criminalized under federal law,” Canady wrote.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published workplace guidance for creating marijuana policies and drug testing procedures for employed drivers, including education for drivers on marijuana’s effects on safe driving. Low Percentage of New York Towns Opts Out of Recreational Cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2022

June 15, 2022. In addition, the licensees must execute a management agreement with a third-party operator to manage and operate the remaining facilities that the department will continue to permit in compliance with state law. On June 8, 2022, the U.S. Newsworthy Highlights. SOURCE: [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

1 following several months of deliberation over how to execute a new state law meant largely to limit young people’s access to and abuse of high-potency THC products. The new rules, which in limited cases also affect recreational buyers, include: Daily purchase limits. The Denver Post reports. 211110 REDLINE Final Adopted Rules.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 19, 2021

The growing bipartisan momentum for cannabis reform shows that Congress is primed for progress in 2022, and we are closer than ever to bringing our cannabis policies and laws in line with the American people,” Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) and Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) Ed Perlmutter (D-Colo.),

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