NORML

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Jobs in the state-licensed cannabis industry rose 15 percent during the past 12 months, and the industry now employs over 243,000 full-time workers, according to data compiled by Leafly.com. According to its 2020 report , the regulated cannabis industry added 33,700 new jobs over the past year.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

APRIL 17, 2024

Two officials with the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) spoke this week about the agency’s latest guidance and priorities for “protecting workers within the cannabis industry” in the growing number of state-legal markets.

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Americans for Safe Access

MARCH 1, 2022

The issue of adulterants in cannabis vape products has once again resurfaced as the Pennsylvania Office of Medical Marijuana issued a notice to medical cannabis patients on February 4, 2022 advising them of a recall of over 500 different products containing substances not suitable for inhalation.

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NORML

JUNE 25, 2019

Pritzker has signed legislation legalizing the adult use of marijuana and regulating its commercial production and retail sale. Illinois is now the eleventh state to legalize adult-use marijuana, and it is the second state to legalize marijuana use via legislative action rather than by voter initiative.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2020

The Act permits those 21 or older to possess up to one ounce of cannabis and directs revenue from retail cannabis sales to fund various public education and safety programs. The post Arizona: Marijuana Legalization Proponents Turn In Nearly Twice The Signatures Required to Qualify for 2020 Ballot appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

A University of Mary Washington survey shows 61 percent of Virginians favor legalizing the adult use of marijuana. “It comes as no surprise that a majority of Virginians support legalizing marijuana. . “It comes as no surprise that a majority of Virginians support legalizing marijuana.

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NORML

MARCH 5, 2019

The state-licensed cannabis industry gained over 64,000 new employees in 2018, and now employs over 200,000 full-time workers, according to data compiled by Whitney Economics and the online content provider Leafly.com. ” The report , entitled Cannabis Jobs Count , identifies some 211,000 full-time jobs in the legal cannabis sector.

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CannaMD

MAY 14, 2022

As marijuana legalization spreads throughout the United States, many people debate the safety impacts of the drug. While public support continues to grow, some argue that legalization will increase cases of crime and marijuana-related accidents. Cannabis Legalization & […].

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Cannabis Life Network

MARCH 2, 2023

’s Community Safety Unit (CSU)? How many actions have they taken against cannabis shops? ’s Community Safety Unit is a British Columbia law enforcement agency. ’s Community Safety Unit? appeared first on Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana | News. What are their enforcement rates like?

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NORML

MAY 15, 2020

Municipal officials in various cities nationwide are moving away from policies requiring marijuana testing for public employees. In the city of Rochester, council members approved municipal legislation on Tuesday barring pre-employment marijuana testing for non-safety sensitive city employees.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 11, 2024

The quest for effective pain management strategies in modern medicine has led to the exploration of diverse avenues, one of the most controversial being medical marijuana. Over the past decades, perceptions of cannabis have evolved from a recreational substance to a potential therapeutic agent.

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NORML

MAY 19, 2020

Attorneys Generals from 34 states and territories sent a letter today to Congressional leadership urging members to expeditiously pass The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act so that state-licensed cannabis business can explicitly engage in relationships with banks and other financial institutions.

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CannaMD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As Florida approaches a pivotal vote on the legalization of recreational marijuana, the state's legislature is advancing a proposal to implement THC potency limits on cannabis products.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 14, 2024

Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana in West Virginia West Virginia’s medical marijuana program encompasses an extensive list of qualifying conditions, providing access to patients with various chronic or debilitating diseases.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The National Safety Council released a policy statement endorsing employer zero-tolerance policies for cannabis use for employees who work in safety-sensitive positions, explaining that no level of cannabis is safe. Positive tests for cannabis can reflect past usage by an employee who is not impaired.

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NORML

JANUARY 14, 2019

Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) has introduced HR 493 : The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act, which would codify the protections that were outlined in the now-rescinded Cole Memo. The enactment of these policies have not negatively impacted workplace safety , crime rates , traffic safety , or youth use patterns.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Here’s their press release about the launch of the practice… With federal and state enforcement activities ramping up, the new EHS practice will focus on helping marijuana and hemp companies maintain compliance with environmental regulations that carry serious penalties. Register now and find more details at [link].

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NORML

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The enactment of statewide legislation permitting adult cannabis possession and sales is not associated with any significant or long-term uptick in criminal activity, according to data published in the journal Justice Quarterly. Additional information is available from the NORML fact-sheet , ‘Marijuana Regulation and Crime Rates.’

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 19, 2023

However, many of them are still psychoactive, albeit at lower levels than traditional cannabis sold in legal states. Due to the lack of regulation akin to legal medical or recreational marijuana sales, delta-8 can often be found in gas stations, smoke shops, and similar establishments.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 5, 2024

California state has been at the forefront of progressive cannabis legislation, particularly when it comes to medical marijuana. Its legal framework has evolved, and an understanding of California medical cannabis regulations is essential for patients, caregivers, and those who have an interest in the cannabis industry.

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CannaMD

MARCH 3, 2021

Law enforcement, policy makers, and public citizens have long debated how recreational marijuana legalization influences crime and public safety. Most existing research focuses on crime in legalized states. But how does cannabis legalization impact crime in neighboring states? Researchers Francis D.

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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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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Some of the details of German marijuana legalization were given over to the German press last week. Yesterday though, the government’s plan for German marijuana legalization was approved by the Federal Cabinet. Our overall prediction is that a legalization wave is coming to Europe, and Germany will be a key player.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Hoffman | Cannabis Control Commission. As Massachusetts begins its third year of legal adult-use marijuana sales and after more than one billion … Read More.

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NORML

APRIL 9, 2020

With so many unsubstantiated claims being made regarding cannabis and staying safe during the COVID-19 outbreak, we’ve compiled a list of resources for consumers and ways your activism can thrive during social distancing. NORML’s Responsible Consumer Safety Tips. Read and download NORML’s consumer safety tips.

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Cannabis Life Network

MARCH 9, 2020

The road to the legalization of cannabis has been paved with injustice, and one Victoria man is feeling the burn. Alex Robb, general manager of eight marijuana stores in three different cities across British Columbia, has received a staggering fine for allegedly violating the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act.

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The Blunt Truth

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. The law also does not require employers to accommodate the medical use of cannabis in any workplace.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 28, 2022

I’m guilty of dunking on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the past for not doing more to protect cannabis consumers, despite the current federal illegality of cannabis. Before diving into this latest development, I should mention that historically, cannabis is treated differently from federal agency to federal agency.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The enactment of state-specific medical cannabis access laws is associated with a decline in workers’ compensation claims, according to data published in the journal Health Economics. Authors reported that legal cannabis access was associated with a nearly seven percent decline in workers’ compensation claims.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 15, 2023

In a significant ruling that holds potential implications for cannabis law reform nationwide, the Wisconsin Supreme Court recently determined that simply smelling cannabis is enough to justify a police search. The ruling comes in spite of the fact that hemp and CBD were legalized nationally in the 2018 Farm Bill.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Legal marijuana sales are pushing local government budgets to new highs. Taxes from legal sales are a welcome boost to government bottom lines. The Arizona Department of Revenue says the first year of recreational marijuana sales has raised more than $106 million. The money is earmarked for public safety.

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NORML

DECEMBER 23, 2019

The holiday season means many things to many people, but for Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID), it means walking back commitments to moving cannabis reform forward and turning into the Marijuana Grinch. Similarly, it needlessly jeopardizes the safety of retail staffers, who are susceptible to robbery. “Wait, what?!”

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Here’s what they are saying… More evidence is emerging that crash rates go up when states legalize recreational use and retail sales of marijuana. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Results: Legalization of the recreational use of marijuana was associated with a statistically significant 6.6%

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NORML

OCTOBER 12, 2023

"Those who consume alcohol legally and responsibly while away from their jobs do not suffer sanctions from their employers unless their work performance is adversely impacted. Those who legally consume cannabis should be held to a similar workplace standards."

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Most of us do not realize how many resources are dedicated to dealing with cannabis-related crime in the U.S., Many cannabis advocates have pointed to cannabis decriminalization and legalization as a means of freeing up resources for handling more serious, violent crimes. but it is said to include a cost of over $3.6

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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recreational Use and Possession Limits As of 2023, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Texas. The state has some of the strictest laws regarding marijuana possession, with any amount considered illegal. However, the use of medical marijuana is permitted under certain circumstances.

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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. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill that legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older.

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