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Nevada Supreme Court Finds a Private Right of Action Under Nevada’s Medical Cannabis Law

The Blunt Truth

Although permitted under state law, a Nevada employee may still face discipline under a company’s drug policy. To address that concern, the Nevada Legislature passed a law requiring employers to attempt to make reasonable accommodations for its employees’ use of medical cannabis outside of the workplace.

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House Members Pass Historic Legislation Legitimizing Retail Cannabis Sales

NORML

Members of the House of Representatives voted 321 to 103 in favor, representing 79% of the vote of HR 1595: The SAFE Banking Act, which amends federal law so that explicitly banks and other financial institutions may work directly with state-legal marijuana businesses. In fact, we’re just getting started.

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Bipartisan Legislation To End Marijuana Prohibition Filed

NORML

In the previous Congress, The Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act became the first bill in American history to end the federal policy of criminalization that earned bipartisan support. An additional fifteen states have passed laws specific to the possession of cannabidiol (CBD) oil for therapeutic purposes.

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Evidence-Based Research Suggests Allowing Cannabis Storefront Retail Benefits Neighboring Property Values, Public Health and Safety

Canna Law Blog

In addition to legalizing adult use and possession of cannabis, the law creates a statewide regulatory regime for commercial cannabis activity, but also provides discretion to local jurisdictions to prohibit or restrict such businesses. In 2016, California voters approved Prop 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, by nearly 2 million votes.

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Regarding COVID-19, A Message to the NORML Family from the Executive Director

NORML

For the past 50 years, we have worked together to combat our nation’s unjust marijuana laws. During this trying time, we must come together to protect this community, as well as the health and safety of others. By doing so, we have also fostered a community. Lastly, I want to reassure you that we will indeed get through this.

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New Jersey Greatly Expands Medical Marijuana Law

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

Additionally the law creates procedures for employees or applicants who test positive for marijuana; increases the monthly purchasing limit from two to three ounces of dry flower for the next 18 months, with the maximum to be determined by regulation thereafter. Health and safety standards for lab employees. Criterion 2.

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New Frontiers in the Law of Psychedelics

Cannabis Law Report

The state of the law on psychedelic substances is in flux. Collectively, private investors have poured billions of dollars into these companies, with more money coming from non-profit organizations. Some of the most promising substances, and the law applicable to each, are outlined below: Psilocybin. Published Via JD Supra.

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