Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

On May 25, 2022, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed “ The Rhode Island Cannabis Act ,” which grants adults aged 21 and older the right to possess and grow certain amounts of cannabis for recreational use. Of course, employers still must be mindful of the employment protections included in the state’s separate medical marijuana law.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Last month, the Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, issued a bulletin directed to employers with workers who drive as part of their jobs. In fact, according to the CDC, the risk of a motor vehicle crash increases after the driver uses marijuana.

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Veriheal

JULY 25, 2023

are increasingly relaxing their cannabis laws, it’s no surprise that the drug’s consumption has grown , especially among American workers. Currently, 23 states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, including California, Massachusetts, Arizona, and Washington, D.C. As many states across the U.S. in 2021 and 5.7%

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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. With the legalization of recreational marijuana in many states, some employers with permissive alcohol regimens are confronting whether they will treat marijuana as they treat alcohol.

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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. Many employers are unsure of their rights when it comes to limiting and/or prohibiting employee marijuana use. 3) No requirement one way or the other.

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CannaMD

MARCH 3, 2021

Law enforcement, policy makers, and public citizens have long debated how recreational marijuana legalization influences crime and public safety. Does it lead to decreased crime thanks to a reduction in the marijuana black market? LEGAL MARIJUANA DECREASES CRIME IN NEIGHBORING STATES.

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United Patients Group

JANUARY 24, 2023

Potential patients and recommending medical professionals, on the other hand, have questions about the efficacy, safety, accessibility, and other features of cannabis, but they are unsure where to find the answers. It depends on where you live if medical marijuana aka medical cannabis is legal.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Marijuana use in the United States is increasing as more states legalize its medical and recreational use. Managing motor vehicle crash risks associated with marijuana impairment is important, as marijuana impacts a driver’s cognitive abilities. How Marijuana Affects Driving. Best Practices for Employers.

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Veriheal

JUNE 24, 2022

Lauren Dutra, Matthew Farrelly, and their colleagues stated in the study’s report that the relationship between cannabis legalization and traffic safety remains unclear. of participants in recreational states, 52.4% Are People Driving High? The research team discovered that 12.1% in medical-only states, and 35.5%

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Veriheal

MAY 4, 2021

Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation that officially legalized recreational cannabis for the state. When asked about recreational cannabis legalization Gov. Recreational cannabis helps boost tourism. What’s Permitted For Recreational Use. They are leaving the matter of employee consumption to employers.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The study, which was analyzed by the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) , discovered that police were solving more violent crimes in states where cannabis has been legalized. Analyzing Crime Clearance Rates in the U.S. How exactly is cannabis legalization correlated with police solving more violent crimes?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

There has been a recent flurry of movement – both in the courts and in state legislatures – on the marijuana law front across several states. As we have also reported , on March 31, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill legalizing recreational cannabis in the state of New York, effective immediately.

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PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 23, 2023

With the increasing popularity of cannabis products, it is important to understand what THCjd is and whether it is safe for consumption. However, in other regions, it may be legal for medicinal or recreational purposes. It’s also worth mentioning that the safety of THCjd depends on various factors.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 31, 2022

Cannabis products are being produced and distributed in an increasing number of forms while a growing variety of cannabis-infused foods and beverages are being marketed in growing number of states with legal recreational cannabis. The investigation is a reminder to those in the cannabis product supply chain?such

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2021

Recreational marijuana became legal in Illinois last January. Their offers were revoked when drug tests came back positive for marijuana. Both of their drug tests were positive for marijuana. “The positions in question were previously noted as safety-sensitive positions by the previous Public Defender. .

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

recreational use of marijuana. Recreational cannabis could be available for public sale in Rhode Island as soon ?as of marijuana in the workplace, or anyone working under the influence of marijuana. workplace policies on marijuana use or who work while under the influence of cannabis.?. which is expected.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 10, 2021

Marijuana policies in the United States have become more permissive, motivating research on demographic and policy-based differences in behaviors and attitudes towards driving after marijuana use. The Traffic Safety Culture Index is an annual survey with national scope and multiple measures relevant to driving after marijuana use.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 12, 2024

Not only does this signify a shift against viewing cannabis as a performance-enhancing drug in professional sports, but it also represents a commitment to prioritizing health and safe consumption. Colorado legalized recreational cannabis in 2014 and has seen incredible sales over the last decade.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

When House Bill 19-1234 and House Bill 19-1230 were signed into law on May 29, 2019, allowing for marijuana delivery and marijuana hospitality licenses, no one thought it would take two years to implement. Ordinance Repealing the Cannabis Consumption Pilot Program. Ordinance Repealing the Cannabis Consumption Pilot Program.

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The Illinois General Assembly passed SB 1557 , revising the language of the Recreational Cannabis Law to reduce but not eliminate employer liabilities. As we previously blogged, the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act will legalize recreational cannabis for Illinois adults starting January 1, 2020.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Last month, the Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, issued a bulletin directed to employers with workers who drive as part of their jobs. In fact, according to the CDC, the risk of a motor vehicle crash increases after the driver uses marijuana.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Due to the lack of regulation akin to legal medical or recreational marijuana sales, delta-8 can often be found in gas stations, smoke shops, and similar establishments. It frequently contains unknown ingredients or levels of THC, and it is easier to purchase than regulated marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 30, 2022

Canada first criminalized the possession, use and trade of marijuana in the Narcotics Drug Act of 1923. One Member of Parliament – referring to marijuana – casually replied: “there is a new drug in the schedule.”. Marijuana use increased in the 1960s, along with its criminalization and enforcement.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 1, 2024

In recent years, the spotlight on CBD (cannabidiol) within medical marijuana has intensified, with researchers and medical professionals delving deeper into its potential therapeutic benefits. Medical Marijuana and CBD: What You Need to Know When discussing CBD, it’s essential to address its relationship with medical marijuana.

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NORML

MAY 20, 2019

Even though cannabis has been recreationally legal in the Battle Born State for nearly two years and Sin City has become a greenish gold mine of legal cannabis, many problems and societal penalties still arise with the use of it; no social consumption lounges being among the most glaring.

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PrestoDoctor

MAY 12, 2023

Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is a plant that has been around for medicinal and recreational purposes for centuries. On the other hand, high humidity levels can lead to mold and other harmful pathogens that can affect the quality and safety of the product. Does cannabis expire? The post Does Cannabis Expire?

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 21, 2019

The Illinois General Assembly has been working on a marijuana legalization bill this session. The Senate Bill would protect employer rights to ban marijuana and discipline employees for use. Across the country, states are moving to legalize medical and recreational marijuana. Bills are pending in the House and Senate.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

Marijuana was once again one of the hottest legislative topics across the nation in 2021, and while some states’ new legislation provided greater protections to employers with drug-free and/or zero-tolerance policies, others took a more employee-friendly approach. Medical Marijuana . Recreational Marijuana. Ashley Bobo.

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CannaMD

APRIL 28, 2021

No one would argue that tasks such as operating heavy machinery while high on a potent strain of THC-rich marijuana is not a good idea. But the broader issue of responsible medical marijuana use as it relates to workplace performance is less clear cut. Marijuana in the Workplace. Marijuana in the Workplace.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Earlier this month, Governor Pritzker signed into law SB 1557 , revising the Recreational Cannabis Law to expand permissible marijuana testing and related adverse action. The Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (410 ILCS 705) (the “Legalization Act”) legalizes recreational cannabis for Illinois adults starting January 1, 2020.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

What should beginners do when it comes to marijuana? Smoking is one of the most popular methods of consuming marijuana. Like everything else, your method of marijuana consumption is a matter of preference. Vaporizing is one of the trendiest methods of consumption due to the convenience offered by portable vaporizers.

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WeedAdvisor

JULY 3, 2019

With all the buzz going on as state after state legalizes recreational marijuana – or at least loosens restrictions – we never really questioned why most adults want to see the drug legalized. While its intoxicating effects are clearly its main appeal from a recreational standpoint, marijuana’s situation is much more complex.

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CannaMD

DECEMBER 9, 2020

In August of 2020, the American Heart Association (AHA) released a position paper titled “Medical Marijuana, Recreational Cannabis, and Cardiovascular Health: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association.” Consumption of edibles should proceed slowly and in small quantities at a time with sufficient time between doses.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Many states have legalized the use of marijuana for both medicinal and recreational uses in recent years. Despite the fact that more adults now report regular marijuana use than in the past, research shows that regular users in legal states are less likely to drive while under the influence of cannabis. 2] Pearlson, G.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The landscape of medical marijuana has evolved, offering patients alternative avenues for accessing therapeutic cannabis. One significant aspect of this evolution is the ability of individuals to cultivate their own medical marijuana at home. Can You Grow Medical Marijuana at Home in Florida?

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Marijuana has been a long-standing subject of controversy in the U.S Even though 47 states have legalized cannabis for some forms of medical use , New York significantly falls behind its neighbors in terms of marijuana legislation. History of Marijuana Legislation in New York. In 1927, marijuana was restricted completely. .

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Which countries have been taking steps towards medical marijuana (MMJ) legalization that could potentially be finalized in 2021 or shortly after? This question is being asked by patients all over the world who would see a massive benefit in their quality of life if they could avail of medical marijuana treatment.

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