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. As a member of our NORML family, we earnestly care about your well-being. Download tips. Download memo.

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Veriheal

JUNE 16, 2023

There are a lot of debates and misconceptions about cannabis and its use today. The truth, however, as revealed by advanced research, has shown that cannabis has a lot of medicinal value. Cannabis has proven to be effective in the medical field in treating chronic pain. On one hand, it is viewed as a super medicine.

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NORML

DECEMBER 19, 2023

“It is time for politicians and others to stop assessing cannabis through the lens of ‘what we don’t know’ and instead start engaging in evidence-based discussions about marijuana and marijuana reform policies that are indicative of all that we do know.”

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 8, 2021

American Edibles: How Cannabis Regulatory Policy Rehashes Prohibitionist Fears and What to do About It Source: Seattle University Law Review,… Read More.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Here’s what you missed this week in cannabis and psychedelic news. The policy change affects approximately 2/3 of state government jobs. However, individuals looking for law enforcement, healthcare, commercial driving, or jobs that handle dangerous materials are excluded from the policy. Let us know in the comments!

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Cannabis Life Network

MARCH 20, 2022

Policies in Canada regarding cannabis could always use an update as the industry progresses and changes. There have also been fewer cannabis-related drug convictions among young people. There have also been fewer cannabis-related drug convictions among young people. Cannabis […].

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Veriheal

MAY 12, 2023

Federal agencies are easing cannabis rules, Kloris’ CBD serum received rave reviews, and Oregon approved a license for its first-ever psilocybin facility. Last month, the USSS announced an update to its employment policy. Going forward, the USSS will allow those who previously used cannabis to apply for a job at the agency.

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Cannabis Life Network

DECEMBER 15, 2022

“Addiction policy is broken. Poilievre’s addiction policy of ending safe-supply sites is about compassion. You’d think he’d demonstrate why his government wouldn’t pursue his proposed policy and safe supply sites. So he writes. For a Conservative, Pierre does a decent job of making his case.

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The Cannigma

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

This article was first published on Analytical Cannabis. Cannabis, weed, ganja, pot…there is an almost endless list of names used to refer to the Cannabis sativa plant and its products. But when it comes to law and policy, what are the definitive terms we should be using when talking about cannabis?

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Medicinal Marijuana Association

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

From racial disparities in the cannabis industry to systemic inequalities in legalization efforts, the impact of marijuana on marginalized communities is a multifaceted issue that requires a closer examination. Cannabis industry must prioritize diversity and inclusion. Social equity challenges hinder minority representation.

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Medicinal Marijuana Association

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

From racial disparities in the cannabis industry to systemic inequalities in legalization efforts, the impact of marijuana on marginalized communities is a multifaceted issue that requires a closer examination. Cannabis industry must prioritize diversity and inclusion. Social equity challenges hinder minority representation.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 14, 2023

During the height of cannabis prohibition, admitting consumption was very risky. Not only was the identity of “cannabis consumer” tied to stereotypes such as laziness , lack of success and ambition and “a motivational syndrome”, it could result in incarceration and the strict collateral sanctions associated with a drug charge.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2021

This decision, which also impacts grant funding for education programs, prompted a notice last year from Maine’s Education Department , which warned grant recipients about SAMHSA’s updated cannabis policy.

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Veriheal

MARCH 21, 2022

Cannabis companies that hire drivers to work for them—such as delivery services and goods transporters—are being advised by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish certain policies that can mitigate the risk of impaired driving, all the while ensuring that companies remain in alignment with state legalization laws.

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NORML

AUGUST 13, 2019

Regardless of the policy you’re advocating for (e.g., Priority legislation includes: the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act , the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act , the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act and more! Marijuana policy should be evidence based. Get your tickets today!

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 31, 2021

Barely a quarter of cannabis users trust their doctor to provide them with reliable information about medical cannabis and how to use it to treat their medical or health conditions, according to a recent survey. People want to trust their doctors, but doctors need knowledge. We have a ways to go,” Tan said.

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NORML

AUGUST 19, 2019

How will it work, and what will it do for cannabis consumers, pot convicts, and the burgeoning gray-market industry? Currently, public support for legalizing weed nationwide is at an all-time high: 62 percent of Americans favor legalizing the adult use of marijuana, while over 90 percent want access to medical cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 28, 2023

This report is in Dutch The Intro rnst Kuipers (D66), minister van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport (VWS) maakte vorige week bekend dat hij een werkbezoek heeft gebracht aan Canada om meer te leren over de ervaringen van het land met de legalisatie en regulering van cannabis (sinds 2018) voor recreatieve doeleinden.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 9, 2021

It’s important that employers look at their drug testing policies,” said Emily Kaltenbach, senior director of the Drug Policy Alliance. Under their previous policy, new applicants who used marijuana in any way in the last three years would be disqualified, but that’s no longer the case. Source: [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2021

Are you a cannabis policy wonk looking to put your knowledge to work? Look no further than High Rise Law, the premier law office specializing in Cannabis Inspection Protection? We are looking for a passionate writer to blog about important legal, political, and regulatory issues in the California cannabis industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Marijuana Law, Policy, and Authority is a first-of-its-kind law school casebook in a rapidly-emerging and exciting new field. The helpful organization intersperses these issues of substantive law, policy, and authority throughout the discussion of users, suppliers, and third parties. Policy Toward Marijuana Users. CHAPTER 10.

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Cannabis Life Network

MARCH 30, 2022

There are a lot of regulations, guidelines and policies in place when it comes to cannabis labelling and packaging — and rightly so. We need them to make sure we are doing the right thing when it comes to being safe with our cannabis products, for example, edibles. Now, edibles across the country are regulated […].

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

Andrew Turnbull spoke with Corporate Counsel about how in-house counsel are reviewing corporate cannabis policies in light of new state laws allowing for medicinal marijuana use and the introduction of the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act.

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Veriheal

MARCH 28, 2023

Cannabis business owners will tell you that when it comes to running business ads, it is very difficult, if not almost impossible. Imagine for a moment if you will: You own a legal cannabis business and all of your licenses are in order. Cannabis businesses must look for creative ways to advertise. Well, sort of. What do you do?

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SpeedWeed

JULY 9, 2021

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has quietly updated its anti-cannabis employment policies , becoming one of the first federal agencies to accept the fact that most Americans now live in a state where weed is legal in some form. .

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Veriheal

JUNE 3, 2022

New York proposed a set of packaging and marketing rules for recreational cannabis, a Fan Controlled Football player was cut for smoking cannabis on the field, and a California program is making medical cannabis more affordable for patients. New York Moves to Regulate Recreational Cannabis Packaging.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

On September 29, 2021, during a regularly scheduled meeting, the Liquor and Cannabis Board took the following actions on these Board Interim Policies (BIP): Liquor Policies Rescinded (Withdrawn) : LCB Policy Number 00-4 about exceptions to liquor license fee refund procedures.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2020

Ester Nafstad, Manager of Norwegian cannabis advocacy body Normal, tells MCN publication about the chapter’s goals and the need for reform of cannabis policy in … Read More.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

On Saturday, Roar Mikalson founder of AROD set up a small stand with a cannabis plant, some cannabis buds and some pre-rolls to challenge current cannabis legislation in Norway. Listen to our podcast interview with Roar last week about his aims for the action. See what transpired in photographs. Photograph: Simen Kjellin.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Employer protection language in the law, commonly known as RERACA (Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis Act), comes from other state’s experiences, specifically neighboring Massachusetts and New York. Prohibit employees from using or possessing marijuana outside of work, so long as it is written in company policy.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 12, 2022

In its continuing series of whitepapers, the EveryLibrary Institute has created the “Cannabis Tax Policy and Libraries” whitepaper (July 2022) to help inform library leaders and public policy stakeholders about the role that revenue from recreational cannabis should have in supporting public libraries as community anchor institutions.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Pakistani Minister of Science and Technology Shibli Faraz has announced the presentation of the policy for growing cannabis in the country by December of this year. Informing the committee about the cannabis production project, the federal minister said a liter of CBD oil was worth 10,000 rupees (or 115 euros).

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2021

Former Health Minister Dan Poulter thinks cannabis should be reclassified. He added the UK’s drug policy is “hopelessly out of date,” as it’s still governed by the infamous 1971 Misuse of Drugs Act. Dr Poulter wrote: “The law views cannabis as a “street drug”. In Germany, the medicinal cannabis market is worth €200 million.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Previously I wrote about insurance generally ( see here ) and products liability insurance specifically ( see here ). Today I want to look at some policy exclusions to point out potentially problematic terms that you may notice when reviewing your insurance contract during your annual insurance audit.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2021

“Legalizing cannabis is about more than just allowing recreational use, or the money that can be made. This essential reform is about undoing a century of racist policies that disproportionately targeted Black and Latino communities.".

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Six state-level organizations from CA, OR, WA, VT, ME, and MA form coalition to support DTC sales for small, independent cannabis producers. Legally recognizing cannabis farming as agriculture and allowing craft producers to sell directly to consumers is essential to small operators, consumers, and patients across the U.S.”.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 6, 2023

As those in the cannabis industry are fully aware, the option of bankruptcy has not been available to cannabis or many cannabis-adjacent businesses to date. A recent case highlights perhaps another specific scenario in which a distressed cannabis business was given the chance to pursue bankruptcy under federal law.

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