Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

On Tuesday, May 24, the Rhode Island General Assembly passed legislation legalizing the ?recreational Employers will need to move quickly to implement policies ?and workplace policies on marijuana use or who work while under the influence of cannabis.?. requirements and implement such policies with their employees promptly.?.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

The legalization of medical marijuana use in 33 states and recreational marijuana use in 11 states has led to hazy implications for the hospitality industry. For instance, a hotel lawfully may have a zero-tolerance policy prohibiting a valet’s off-site use of marijuana to ensure the safe operation of vehicles as well as insurability.

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The Cannigma

MAY 24, 2023

The possession, use, and cultivation of cannabis are strictly prohibited, and offenders can face severe legal consequences. The Middle Eastern country has a conservative social and cultural environment, which strongly opposes drug use, including cannabis. Is weed legal in Saudi Arabia?

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2021

At Wonderland Miami , Horizons NYC , and on a regular basis outside of conferences, we are asked about legal advice for the organizers of psychedelic retreats. Both recreational and therapeutic psychedelic consumption are often consumed/administered in group settings, lending themselves to retreats, usually in rural settings.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Words like marijuana, hemp, and THC can often easily determine whether CBD oil or another product is legally available for consumption and purchase. In this article, we will talk about the different types of cannabis, what makes a cannabis product legal and where CBD is legal. What Makes CBD Legal? in the EU.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

We like to check in from time to time on what’s happening with marijuana legalization around the world. To date, there are something like 40 countries that have legalized marijuana for medical use. Just a few months ago, it seemed certain that Mexico would legalize marijuana for recreational use before December 31. In the U.S.,

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

From understanding dispensary etiquette to exploring product selection and legal considerations, we’ll cover everything you need to know for a successful MMJ journey in Ohio. Dispensaries prioritize patient education, providing information on various strains, consumption methods, and dosage recommendations.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 22, 2022

The District of Columbia legalized cannabis for medicinal purposes in 2010 and began to permit individuals to use the drug recreationally in 2015. This rapidly evolving legal landscape presents new challenges for employers, especially multi-state employers. Last month, on July 13, 2022, Washington, D.C. Next Steps for Employers.

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NORML

APRIL 4, 2019

Lou Leon Guerrero signed legislation today legalizing the personal possession of marijuana by adults, and establishing regulations governing the plant’s commercial production and retail sale. ” Public consumption of cannabis will remain a violation of law. .” Democratic Gov.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 25, 2021

In particular, with legal provisions and guidelines that go against the “spirit” of that law, such as the resolution of the Prosecutor’s Office that prioritized the prosecution of micro-trafficking. From the coordinator they stated that there is a “problem of judicial, police and State policy .”

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Last month, Euronews took to answering the question of whether growing (farming) cannabis is good or bad for the environment. While their title “How Weed Farming is Destroying the Planet” already suggests that their answer to the question is that cannabis is “bad” for the environment… It is not quite as easy to answer as they let off.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Psychedelic retreats are all the rage (and that’s not a new thing), which causes a variety of organizer legal issues and a corresponding spectrum of liabilities. At Wonderland Miami , Horizons NYC , and on a regular basis outside of conferences, we are asked about legal advice for the organizers of psychedelic retreats.

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NewsMunchies

MAY 20, 2019

After cannabis legalization efforts failed earlier this year, voters and lawmakers are looking at new strategies and methods to further expand medical marijuana programs or authorize the recreational use of the plant material. This blog synthesizes several threads concerning states and their desire to support legalization.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

With a population of over 83 million and the world’s fourth-largest economy, Germany will be the third country to legalize adult-use and only the second G-7 nation to do so and the first on the European continent. billion per year and create roughly 27,000 new jobs.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

That means markets like medical marijuana and the legal consumption of dagga will be allowed to boom with government support and approval. The regulatory steps will soon be announced by the relevant ministers.”. Also this isn’t something you’d see in many other countries !

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

DECEMBER 7, 2022

In its Constituent Update, the FDA states broadly that the companies are selling CBD products “that people may confuse for traditional foods or beverages which may result in unintentional consumption or overconsumption of CBD.” [1]. Failure to do so may result in legal action including seizure and injunction.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 15, 2022

The Office of Cannabis Policy last week announced the launch of an online portal Maine municipalities can use to obtain reimbursement for up to $20,000 of those costs. In June, the OCP released a report that showed 64% of cannabis accessed for consumption among past-month cannabis users in Maine is now coming from a regulated, legal source.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 21, 2019

The Illinois General Assembly has been working on a marijuana legalization bill this session. Across the country, states are moving to legalize medical and recreational marijuana. Wider marijuana use will require employers to take action to ensure safe work environments for their employees, especially in safety sensitive settings.

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The Cannigma

MAY 9, 2021

Indoor cultivation’s carbon footprint is so energy intensive that it is indefensible from an energy and environment perspective, argued the authors of the report. A 2018 study by Frontier Data found that combined with illegal cultivation, the total electricity consumption by cannabis production climbs to 4.1 Shutterstock).

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The Cannigma

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In the mad scramble to capitalize on the higher demand for weed due to increased legalization, some cultivators have resorted to questionable growing methods. Indeed, there are studies linking PGR consumption with an increased risk for multiple severe conditions. There are also different laws surrounding each PGR.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 4, 2024

Understanding and following these etiquettes not only ensures a smooth experience for yourself but also contributes to the overall ambiance and comfort of the dispensary environment. One crucial aspect of dispensary etiquette is ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Do: Ask Questions: Dispensary staff are there to assist you.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 22, 2020

Employers considering a tolerant attitude towards recreational cannabis in the workplace should consider safety hazards and legal liabilities. As a result, employers largely began to adopt policies that prohibited employees from using or being under the influence of alcohol (and drugs) while at work.

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The Cannigma

APRIL 1, 2021

Looking at the “extra-pharmacological variables,” psychedelic scholar Ido Hartogsohn wrote , is key to “developing effective strategies for harm reductions, and a more effective drug policy which would reduce drugs harms and allow the emergence of more beneficial patterns of drug use.”. How set and setting can affect marijuana use.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

The District of Columbia legalized cannabis for medicinal purposes in 2010 and began to permit individuals to use the drug recreationally in 2015. This rapidly evolving legal landscape presents new challenges for employers, especially multi-state employers. By Jennifer L. Mora on August 22, 2022. Next Steps for Employers.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Thanks to the state’s dedication to undoing the damage of the war on drugs, Connor and countless others have the opportunity to get in on the ground floor of NY’s legal cannabis market. What do you think of NYC’s first legal cannabis dispensary? The ban aligns Hong Kong with the zero-tolerance drug policy of China.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

Legal cannabis consumption and it isn’t even legal yet. “It is hard to comprehend, especially in a post-Brexit era, why it is legal to import CBD into the UK, yet British businesses are not permitted to produce CBD commercially,” said Louise Motala, who runs Bridge Farm in eastern England.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 9, 2024

Integrating medical marijuana into wellness routines involves cultivating mindfulness and intentionality in consumption. Mindful Consumption: Mindfulness plays a crucial role in integrating medical marijuana into holistic wellness routines.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 19, 2021

The wave of cannabis legalization is a net good: Growers are coming out of the shadows, the agricultural economy is getting a boost, and millions of people have access to the plant for a variety of purposes. In addition to its public policy and advocacy efforts towards legalization, Hawthorne has committed $2.5 Doing the work.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2022

Largely, hemp can be legally cultivated, processed and sold– but only for scientific, medicinal 2 or food or industrial purposes 3. Policy makers have a lot to consider. Further, harmonization of compliances and enabling a regulatory environment which aids ease of doing business is necessary. Where do we go from here?

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Researchers have taken a big step in understanding the connection between using psychedelics and feeling connected to nature in a study published in the journal Drug Science, Policy, and Law on Oct. Using psychedelics could help people become more aware of their impact on the environment and push them to take steps to mitigate it.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 19, 2021

However, in Oregon, some psychedelics have been legalized in 2020 for mental health treatment. The legality of psychedelics is a complex topic in most countries due to various drug laws that ban people from using and possessing them. Examples of countries with psychedelic-friendly environments are: Brazil.

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Veriheal

APRIL 24, 2023

According to an official DCC release, the main purpose of the $20 million grant program is to employ existing licensing and permitting practices for the establishment of cannabis retail licensing programs in various regions of California where consumption rates are high, but consumers are starved of legal retail options.

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Otherside Farms

MAY 17, 2019

Legality of Cannabis. The legality of medical and recreational cannabis varies from state to state. Marijuana laws revolve around distribution, possession, cultivation, and consumption. Most of the policies are regulated by the United Nations Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. This is what is known as Narco-tourism.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 19, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Previous studies based on relatively weak analytical designs lacking contextualization and appropriate comparisons have reported that the legalization of marijuana has either increased or decreased crime. Our results suggest that marijuana legalization and sales have had minimal to no effect on major crimes in Colorado or Washington.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The new environmental commitments serve as a roadmap in advancing sustainability, reducing the company’s environmental footprint, and increasing its positive impact on the community and environment. Significant legal disputes and proceedings, or government investigations. Risks associated with being a U.S.-based

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 6, 2021

million workers and using their own public policy team to support the federal Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act of 2021, which would effectively legalize marijuana. Amazon’s support for the cannabis industry could have significant implications toward federal legalization.

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