NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

She also signed bills to allow medical cannabis to be administered to patients while at school, and a broader medical expansion bill that adds several new qualifying conditions and patient protections. Governor Jared Polis (D) of Colorado signed legislation into law to add autism as a medical cannabis qualifying condition.

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NORML

MAY 3, 2019

Governor Larry Hogan (R) of Maryland also signed industrial hemp production legislation into law. At a more local level, members of Las Vegas, Nevada’s city council approved legislation to allow cannabis consumption lounges. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of social consumption sites. AL resident?

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 4, 2024

Introduction to Dispensary Etiquette Walking into a medical marijuana (MMJ) dispensary can be a transformative experience for individuals seeking relief from various medical conditions. This includes obtaining the necessary documentation, such as a medical marijuana card, and understanding the limitations and allowances imposed by state laws.

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NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 34, which would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses.

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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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SpeedWeed

JULY 26, 2021

State law limits the number of medical marijuana producers to six. For Georgia’s medical cannabis patients who prefer oil consumption, it has been a long time coming. Overall, implementation of Georgia’s medical marijuana law has continued to lag. Georgia’s Program Has Been Lagging.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Senator Ron Wyden introduced legislation in the Senate — The Marijuana Revenue and Regulation Act — to permit states to establish their own marijuana regulatory policies free from federal interference. Legislation is pending, SF 104 / HF 221, to expand Iowa’s narrow medical cannabidiol (CBD) law. AZ resident?

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NORML

APRIL 12, 2019

At the state level, a bill to allow licensed social consumption spaces in Oregon was defeated for this year. A bill to allow patients to use medical cannabis while on probation or parole died in Montana’s state Senate. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of social consumption sites. CO resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The first person to investigate the purported effects of cannabis consumption was Fiorello H. In 1944, the La Guardia Committee report studying the issue of cannabis consumption in New York was released. Essential Requirements for Marijuana Consumption in New York . Marijuana legislation main driving forces.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2019

Prevent employers from complying with state or federal law. The FMLA allows eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for treatment of a serious health condition. It provides various definitions of what constitutes a serious health condition. Real World Complications: FMLA. More Real World Complications: ADA.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2020

The selected companies offer interactive programs, either live or online, that provide instruction on: Operating in accordance with state laws, regulations and local rules. Massachusetts Medical & Recreational Marijuana Policy. Seed-to-sale tracking compliance. Preventing diversion and sales to minors. Read the full article.

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NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

At the state level, Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota signed a package of bills into law to expand the state’s medical cannabis access program. Nassau County, New York voted to prohibit retail cannabis sales in the county once it becomes legal in New York state. CA resident? CA resident? CO resident? NV resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

The second argument considers the voters’ intent when they passed Prop 64 and the public policy considerations connected to H&S 11362.45 Although the Perry court acknowledges that possession is not synonymous with consumption, they argue that possession is not unrelated to use. Considering the Voter’s Intent and Public Policy.

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NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Legislation is pending, AB 1465, that would allow licensing of cannabis consumption cafés and lounges in California. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of cannabis consumption lounges. Update : AB 1465 was heard in the Assembly Appropriations Committee on 5/16/19. CA resident? CA resident? ME resident? NV resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Cannabis consumption must occur in designated areas of the premises and each enclosed portion of the premises must meet specified ventilation requirements in addition to satisfying existing state and local building codes. SB 639 AND HB 2233. Hemp has been the talk of the town and the 2019 Legislative Session alike.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2019

In the midst of this uncertainty, we have been stressing to our clients the importance of insurance coverage for your business (see Anatomy of a Cannabis Insurance Policy Part 1: The Basics )– especially insurance that covers your liability for your marijuana- and hemp-derived products. Breach of warranty.

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The Joint Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Due to the updated hemp act being relatively new, lawmakers are still studying and formulating policies that can better improve the industry while regulating it for the safety of users. Local hemp companies are highly encouraged to source their raw plant materials from farms in the state-side. Hemp Plant State Laws.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

State legislators in 2021 enacted over 50 laws liberalizing marijuana policies in more than 25 states, according to a report issued today by the National Organization of the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). These policies are popular among voters, regardless of political party.”. FULL REPORT. EXPUNGEMENT.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

A majority of states have now enacted laws that permit patients suffering from debilitating illnesses to access and use medical cannabis. At the time of writing, nineteen states, plus the District of Columbia and Guam, have also legalised recreational cannabis consumption.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Delaware prosecutors will no longer be encouraged to pursue criminal charges against those who possess marijuana for personal use, according to guidelines issued by the state’s new Attorney General. Update : SB 864 is scheduled for a public hearing in the Senate on 2/26. MD resident? NV resident?

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NORML

MAY 31, 2019

Governor Jared Polis (D) of Colorado signed multiple cannabis reform bills into law that regulate cannabis delivery services and social consumption spaces, and reduce criminal penalties for the possession of large quantities of cannabis. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation. NV resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

Instead, adult-use dispensaries in the state are proving the system works by checking IDs as required by state law. One of the most successful alcohol control policies in the United States was the establishment of the minimum legal drinking age of 21 (MLDA-21). 1988, Jones et al., 2001, Toomey et al., Discussion.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Activists in Oregon have filed a 2020 ballot initiative with the Secretary of State that, if approved, would allow social cannabis consumption sites and protect consumers from employment discrimination. Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed legislation into law to restore patients’ right to smoke medical cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 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. 1, Philadelphia employers cannot require applicants to be drug-tested for marijuana as a condition of employment.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

2020, New Jersey residents voted overwhelmingly to legalize the sale and consumption of cannabis for all adults. But the details of legalization were left up to state legislators. This new batch of bills, which are now law, spells out those details. Yes, state law defines them as a “consumption area.”.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JULY 18, 2019

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. Criterion 2. Criterion 6. Patient education and counseling methods.

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The Herb Collective

JANUARY 3, 2019

They are also tested for potency as well as having labels that state the level of CBD, THC, and other active compounds. The state has also placed limits on how much THC/CBD can be in some cannabis products. The state requires some transportation employers and federal agencies to test for cannabis before the candidate can be hired.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2019

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. Criterion 2. Criterion 6. Patient education and counseling methods.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 30, 2019

After this historically successful year, we expect to see public and political support continue to increase in 2020 as more and more states implement sensible cannabis regulatory policies. “Never before in American history has marijuana policy advanced in Congress as far or as fast in one year as 2019. Erik Altieri.

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NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Additionally, Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced The Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act to explicitly bar federal agencies from discriminating against workers solely because of their status as a cannabis consumer, or due to testing positive for marijuana use on a workplace drug test.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

You can read more about product packaging and labeling requirements on the Understanding Board Interim Policies for Packaging and Labeling section of the LCB website. The policy only applies to approved owners who are investing their own personal money into the business. Uniform Enforcement Authority .

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2019

The National Institute on Drug Abuse published a grant notice to encourage research on the effects of changing US cannabis laws and policies on public health. Fairbanks became the first city in Alaska to adopt a resolution allowing the on-site consumption of cannabis. Governor Ducey (R-AZ) opposes legalization.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2022

In addition, the licensees must execute a management agreement with a third-party operator to manage and operate the remaining facilities that the department will continue to permit in compliance with state law. Possession of more than one ounce and public consumption would have remained an unclassified misdemeanor.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 9, 2021

At least 68 people died after contracting VAPI, or EVALI, the deadly lung condition caused by inhaling vaporized Vitamin E oil. Many of the unlicensed delta-8 vape cartridges contained solvents at levels not safe for human consumption. THC specified in the 2018 farm bill. View Marissa Wenzke’s articles. View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

The Chicago, Illinois , Housing Authority sent a notice reminding residents that cannabis use is illegal under federal law and is therefore prohibited in subsidized housing despite the state’s legalization law. This is the second House of Commons committee to embrace decriminalization in as many weeks.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2022

As stated by the United States Supreme Court: Where there is a significant encroachment upon personal liberty, the State may prevail only upon showing a subordinating interest which is compelling. The law must be shown “necessary, and not merely rationally related, to the accomplishment of a permissible state policy.”

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Some of the potential health benefits associated with THC and CBD, with and without the high, respectively, include reducing chronic pain such as from migraines or cancer, alleviating anxiety, reducing inflammation, and helping treat conditions such as epilepsy, PTSD, and glaucoma. Medical Legalization Continues Around the World.

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