NORML

APRIL 1, 2020

Today, NORML and it’s national network of advocacy chapters released a memo to state lawmakers, regulators, prosecutors, and other interested parties providing guidance for how they can take emergency actions to better promote the health and welfare of cannabis consumers and the general public during the COVID pandemic.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 22, 2019

The National Safety Council (NSC) supports policies to mitigate and eliminate the risks of cannabis (marijuana) and other products containing delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the impairing component in cannabis. Safety concerns are paramount as legalization and decriminalization continues. Full Document.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2021

but now they’ve been forced to reverse that policy. A power struggle has been brewing in Cook County, where job offers to several attorneys from Public Defender Sharone Mitchell were rescinded after confusion over the county’s drug policy. They were (excuse the pun) weeding positive testing attorneys out.

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NORML

JUNE 6, 2023

"This bill will facilitate trusted university partners to engage in the kinds of research that will best equip state and federal lawmakers and regulators to develop effective cannabis policies based on public health and safety, will allow consumers to make more informed choices, and will help train the next generation of cannabis researchers."

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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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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2021

The Medicine of Cannabis: An Overview for Medical Professionals and Policymakers. Prepared by NCIA’s Policy Council. As cannabis use expands in the U.S., Patients are looking to their medical providers for information on cannabis safety, potential for interactions with pharmaceuticals, and therapeutic applications.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 6, 2022

Morgan Fox has worked professionally as a cannabis policy reform advocate since 2008, and he has been directly involved in dozens of state ballot initiative campaigns to establish medical and adult-use cannabis programs, among other successful campaigns at the local, state, and federal levels.

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NORML

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The post Poll: Most Americans Support Forgiveness for Past Marijuana Crimes, Oppose Cannabis’ Schedule I Status appeared first on NORML.

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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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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

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

To: Cannabis Licensees. Fr: Liquor and Cannabis Board. Re: Reactivation of Certain Allowances for Health and Safety Reasons. As you know, in June, Governor Inslee lifted most COVID-19 business restrictions put in place based on health and safety proclamations and/or Emergency Orders. Memorandum.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 9, 2022

Office of Cannabis Management. Director of Policy (Deputy Director, NS) #10901. The Policy Director will also oversee the development and implementation of the Office’s public health educational campaign as well as the monitoring, surveillance, and reporting on key metrics related to the impacts of cannabis legalization.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

DENVER — Vicente Sederberg LLP (VS), a leading national cannabis law firm, announced Tuesday it has formed an environment, health, and safety (EHS) practice led by environmental attorneys with extensive public and private sector experience in the field. Register now and find more details at [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 10, 2022

On Tuesday, March 8, the House Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy Committee approved H.F. 1355 (Gomez), a bill to reduce the penalties for possession of small amounts of cannabis mixtures, as amended. The bill has been referred to the House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee.

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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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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 Law Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The mission of the United Cannabis Business Association is to establish a comprehensive, statewide cannabinoid policy. It is in that same spirit that UCBA has spent the last three years advocating for responsible consumable hemp policy. Such a policy includes equal safety testing requirements to protect public health.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 22, 2020

ASTM International announced this week that it has partnered with the American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp (ATACH) and the Policy Center for Public … Read More.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Lynn Silver a pediatrician and director of Getting it Right from the Start – Advancing Public Health & Equity in Cannabis Policy, and Senior Advisor at the Public Health writes for CAL Matters. Legalizing cannabis was supposed to be about social justice. Yet all these things are happening. Read her full piece at [link].

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NORML

APRIL 4, 2019

This Act amends the Controlled Substances Act to reduce the number of instances in which federal law enforcement agencies could carry out legal actions against state-licensed cannabis businesses or other related enterprises. The STATES Act is the next logical step in a comprehensive blueprint for more rational federal cannabis policy.

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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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Veriheal

JANUARY 3, 2024

In a significant step toward reevaluating drug use among athletes, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) announced the removal of cannabis from its banned substances list. The reform is also a notable stride in acknowledging the changing stigma around cannabis, both from a societal perspective and in medical research.

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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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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. Justice, public order, and safety. 28 webinar. Construction. Transportation or delivery. Educational Services.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2023

OCP’s mission is to ensure the health and safety of all Mainers by effectively and responsibly licensing and regulating cannabis establishments.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Our client a regulatory body that assesses, evaluates, and monitors medical goods to ensure quality, safety and performance is seeking an APS6 Policy Officer to … Read More. The post Australia: APS6 Policy Officer First People Recruitment Solutions Pty Ltd first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

January 2022) – The CDC recently issued guidance to businesses developing marijuana policies, balancing state legalization efforts and fleet safety. Per the CDC, marijuana should be addressed in motor vehicle safety programs. As a result, it is prudent to address marijuana usage in fleet safety programs and policies.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 24, 2021

Assistant Deputy Minister Cannabis, Consumer Protection and Corporate Policy Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Victoria, BC The Ministry… Read More. The post Canada: Retail Store Manager Canna Cabana Inc – London, ON Sound knowledge of Cannabis plants and different strains of Cannabis.

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CannaMD

MARCH 19, 2020

As Florida’s leading medical cannabis physicians , CannaMD is committed to working closely with licensed dispensaries to ensure medical cannabis patients stay safe while continuing uninterrupted treatment during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Delivery options stay the same as usual. COLUMBIA CARE.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

The Office of Vice Chair Nora Vargas, San Diego County Supervisor, District 1, is seeking an experienced Policy Advisor. The ideal candidate has an understanding and interest in politics, policy and advocacy on the local, state, and national level. Assist in the research, drafting, and creation of policies for the Supervisor.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 21, 2021

Here’s something for state and federal government(s) to ignore as there’s nothing worse for politicians than science that doesn’t mesh with their outdated concept of cannabis. Office of Medicinal Cannabis, Department of Health, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia. Background.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 10, 2021

In short the study learns that legalized states tend not to have their roads overcrowded with stoned drivers and cannabis users like alcohol users self police their behaviour. The Traffic Safety Culture Index is an annual survey with national scope and multiple measures relevant to driving after marijuana use. Introduction.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

Whitney Economics has announced a partnership with cutting-edge cannabis policy firm Square Root Group, LLC to offer full-scale economic analysis and policy solutions to improve the performance of U.S. and global cannabis marketplaces. . What are the appropriate policy solutions to address these challenges?

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NORML

JANUARY 26, 2021

"The abolishment of this discriminatory policy is long overdue. The use of cannabis during one's off hours poses no legitimate workplace safety threat and the tens of millions of Americans who engage in this behavior should no longer be stigmatized or denied employment because of it.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 17, 2021

As cannabis use expands in the U.S., Patients are looking to their medical providers for information on cannabis safety, potential for interactions with pharmaceuticals, and therapeutic applications. This position cripples the ability of clinicians to advise patients or to influence the burgeoning cannabis industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 8, 2022

AUGUSTA – Today, the Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP), a part of the Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS), announced the launch of its online portal for submissions by Maine municipalities to be reimbursed up to $20,000 for costs associated with opting in to Maine’s Adult Use Cannabis Program.

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