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.

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

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

September 12, 2022. On May 25, 2022, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed “ The Rhode Island Cannabis Act ,” which grants adults aged 21 and older the right to possess and grow certain amounts of cannabis for recreational use. Retail sales are expected to begin as early as December 1, 2022. By Jennifer L.

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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. In Ceballos v.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

DCC needs to present a report to the Governor by July 1, 2022 that outlines the steps necessary for the incorporation of hemp products (and cannabis products with hemp cannabinoids) into the cannabis supply chain. 2022 brings four significant deadlines for California cannabis license applicants.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

A 13-member committee will study Alaska’s recreational marijuana taxes, fees and regulations. Mike Dunleavy (R) issued an executive order Wednesday establishing the Governor’s Advisory Task Force on Recreational Marijuana that will study the state’s seven-year-old marijuana industry. Alaskans approved recreational marijuana in 2014.

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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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SpeedWeed

JULY 20, 2021

Cannabis use has had a disparate impact on people of color for too long with no real impact on public safety,” Del. Maryland legalized cannabis for medicinal purposes in 2013, but despite strong support for continued reform, recreational marijuana is still illegal. Luke Clippinger, who will chair the work group, said in a statement.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2022

On July 13, 2022, Washington, D.C., In such circumstances, the law appears to allow employees with disabilities to use cannabis at work in a non-smokable form so long as: (1) the employee is not in a safety-sensitive position, and (2) the employer is not committing a violation of federal statute, regulation, contract or funding agreement.

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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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Veriheal

MAY 4, 2021

Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation that officially legalized recreational cannabis for the state. When asked about recreational cannabis legalization Gov. Recreational cannabis helps boost tourism. What’s Permitted For Recreational Use. The post Congratulations to New Mexico for Recreational Cannabis Legalization!

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The study is intended to promote public health, maintain public safety and support the protection of minors. The Psychiatric University Clinic Zurich is investigating which sales outlets can be used to achieve the long-term goal of promoting public and individual health and safety.

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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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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

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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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 22, 2022

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

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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 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

AUGUST 19, 2022

Nevada law says an employer cannot terminate someone “because the employee engages in the lawful use in [Nevada] of any product outside the premises of the employer during the employee’s nonworking hours if that use does not adversely affect the employee’s ability to perform his or her job or the safety of other employees.”. Read full story.

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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. Connecticut.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 24, 2022

Several states now allow recreational and or medicinal use of marijuana. Test Designated Positions generally carry safety or security responsibilities tied to the Forest Service mission. Job functions associated with TDPs relate to public health and safety, the protection of life and property, law enforcement, or national security.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 21, 2022

Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and Tribal nations have recreational marijuana laws with many other states exploring recreational marijuana for 2022. There are now several pending Congressional Bills related to cannabis including decriminalization and rescheduling of the drug.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 12, 2024

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. To ensure the safety of consumers and keep any potential bad actors on their toes. Since January 1, 2014, dispensaries have totaled sales of $15.28

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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. That is the date when the statute goes into effect.

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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

AUGUST 23, 2022

Mora on August 22, 2022. Last month, on July 13, 2022, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the “ Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022 ” (D.C. By Jennifer L. Act 24-483), joining the growing list of jurisdictions prohibiting most employers from taking adverse action (e.g.,

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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

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. Connecticut.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Now, findings from a recent research study —published in the February 2022 volume of the International Journal of Drug Policy—support the theory. The recent findings not only support previous studies on the matter but also support the claim that recreational cannabis legalization is not associated with an overall uptick in crime.

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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. Conclusions: Despite state-based advertising restrictions, recreational cannabis business pages use messages with youth appeal. Source: Moreno, M. Jenkins, M.,

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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

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

6, 2022 – PRES RELEASE – Tilray Brands Inc. , Established quality certifications such as European Good Manufacturing Practice (EU-GMP) already enable manufacturers industry-wide to provide patients and consumers with cannabis of the utmost quality and safety. BERLIN, Sept.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2022

July 28, 2022. Colorado was the first state in 2012 to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, also through a voter initiative. To get an initiated state statute or initiated constitutional amendment on the ballot in 2022, proponents had to collect 124,632 valid signatures. Blog: Food Safety News. By Dan Flynn.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

recreational use of marijuana. Recreational cannabis could be available for public sale in Rhode Island as soon ?as as late 2022. essential to public welfare and safety,” then the employer can implement policies that prohibit the use ?or would jeopardize the safety of others, or of the workplace.?. assignment.

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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. Danielle M. Hazeltine , Patrick J. Larkin , Sheryl Sweeney.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 20, 2024

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. The presence of dispensaries not only facilitates patient care but also contributes to the economic development of Maryland’s burgeoning medical cannabis industry.

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