Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

Seyfarth Synopsis: In the first six months of 2021, several states legalized marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes, including New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and New Mexico. States show no signs of slowing down. Does the law exempt any industries or positions? Next steps for employers.

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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. The drug testing provisions of the law do not apply to employers who are required to conduct drug testing pursuant to: (1) U.S.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 20, 2021

The House will pass legislation early next year to put this question before the voters but we need to start looking at changes needed to State law now.”. Maryland legalized cannabis for medicinal purposes in 2013, but despite strong support for continued reform, recreational marijuana is still illegal. View original article.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

She also stated the raid may have been retaliatory, due to her participation in legislative efforts to authorize and monitor the growth of hemp in the state. Law 360 (sub. hemp farmer sues state, police officer for raid based on false information. Law 360 (sub. The Detroit News.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2021

Ohio’s medical marijuana businesses, several of which are backing the plan, could automatically get recreational marijuana licenses. The proposal would change state law but not the state constitution. Read more at [link].

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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. There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law. Connecticut. New Mexico.

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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.”. HRM: Federal law prohibits marijuana use.

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Veriheal

MAY 29, 2023

A section of the revised policy that was carried over from the initial one draws an unusual difference between the personal use and recreational use of cannabis. Recreational use refers to any sale, cultivation, or distribution of marijuana aside from personal use that is not aimed for income or profit. In 2022, Rep.

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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. Colorado Celebrates 10 Years of Adult-Use Cannabis Colorado residents are celebrating a 10-year milestone of cannabis legalization. billion dollars for the year.

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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. Royce DuBiner , Katherine Gruner , Kate Hardey , Monique Peña , Rebecca Rieckhoff , Janice Suchyta.

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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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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

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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Veriheal

MARCH 31, 2022

It’s clear that the governors in both states have been feeding false promises to prospective consumers, all of whom are still enduring a tedious wait to legally purchase recreational bud. Phil Murphy stated that adult-use cannabis sales will start “within weeks.” 22, 2022, New York Gov. New Jersey Gov.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 25, 2021

These rules will need to be finalized by January 2022. “We The Cannabis Control Division is committed to supporting licensees to maximize the economic opportunities that adult-use cannabis sales offer our state.”. The rules also detail a plan for addressing further shortages if they persist through December 2022.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 3, 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. There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law. Jennifer Mora. Connecticut.

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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

MAY 28, 2022

05/27/2022. Dear Partners, Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS) continues to work diligently in anticipation of accepting facilitator training program curriculum applications beginning Monday, June 6, 2022. Under state law, career schools must be licensed by the HECC (see ORS 345.010 to 345.450).

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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. Why it Matters: Psilocybin and similar psychedelic compounds are considered Schedule I substances.

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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. Shareholder. Newark, NJ. lmarcus@littler.com. 973) 848-4707. Dimitrios Markos. Newark, NJ. dmarkos@littler.com.

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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

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

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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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

16 September 2022. Although the use of cannabis has been legalized in approximately 39 states and the District of Columbia¹ , cannabis is still illegal federally and classified as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act. by Heidi Schult Gregory and William Wolfe. Harris Beach. Footnotes. 2017, [link]. 633 (B.A.P.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Although several Southern states have enacted medical cannabis programs, no states have embraced recreational use of cannabis. This article reviews cannabis laws in effect in Southern states, cannabis laws that will go into effect in the future, and examines states that haven’t passed legislation legalizing cannabis.

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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. By: James C. Asbill [5/5/22]. In Bourgoin v. Twin Rivers Paper Co.,

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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

JUNE 12, 2022

Even stricter states such as Idaho have seen the benefits of allowing CBD to be used for medicinal purposes. For a clearer picture of where CBD and THC are allowed, and for what purpose, you need an up-to-date map of the states. Fortunately, World Population Review has a 2022 CBD map of where it is legal in the country.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The CDC promoted a policy that prohibits employees from using marijuana while on the job but recognized that a zero-tolerance policy for marijuana use may not be possible, depending on the relevant state law. Low Percentage of New York Towns Opts Out of Recreational Cannabis. Local municipalities in New York have until Dec.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Closing of the FGW Acquisition is expected to occur on or before February 28, 2022. The Company, through several of its subsidiaries, is indirectly involved in the manufacture, possession, use, sale, and distribution of cannabis in the recreational and medicinal cannabis marketplace in the United States.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 5, 2022

Anchorage Daily News states that when Young was asked whether the bills are likely to pass Congress before 2022, his spokesperson, Zack Brown, replied, “The congressman (Young) has been here long enough to know that things don’t happen overnight” and that “ultimately, however, perseverance can triumph.” .

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

Of course, no one could have predicted a deadly pandemic bringing the world to a halt, but now, on the eve of 4/20/2021, the City and County of Denver is poised to sign three ordinances into law to finally allow for medical and recreational marijuana delivery and authorize marijuana hospitality licenses, among other changes.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 31, 2022

August 30, 2022. The United States Supreme Court once famously wrote that “[l]iberty finds no refuge in a jurisprudence of doubt.” There is perhaps no area of the law where doubt rules more than the cannabis industry, and perhaps no corner of that industry more shrouded in doubt than Delta-8 THC. Whitt Steineker.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2022

July 27, 2022. As more and more states revise their laws to decriminalize or legalize marijuana use (for medical and recreational purposes), and more and more cannabis businesses in those states begin operations, broadcasters have been looking to provide their advertising services to these new companies.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

An additional 25,000 sq ft is expected to be operational by June of 2022 increasing annual yields to over 8,000lbs. The Company is indirectly involved in the manufacture, possession, use, sale and distribution of cannabis in the recreational cannabis marketplace in the United States through its indirect operating subsidiaries.

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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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