The Blunt Truth

JULY 18, 2022

Indeed, the DEA reports that it is “aggressively striving to halt the spread of cannabis cultivation in the United States,” including through its Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program (DCE/SP), which began funding eradication programs in 1979 and has approximately 126 state and local law enforcement agency participants.

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SMPL

AUGUST 14, 2019

The American Bar Association (ABA) adopted a resolution on Monday that calls on Congress to allow states to set their own marijuana policies and recommends rescheduling or descheduling cannabis under federal law.

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NORML

APRIL 2, 2019

We will be taking many more in-depth looks at the 2020 race as it progresses, including potential primary challengers on the Republican side, but first we wanted to provide an overview of all the currently announced Democratic candidates, along with their record and policy statements when it comes to marijuana legalization. The Senators.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

The state of Texas has a long history of regulating cannabis use. These legal guidelines/laws related to cannabis continue to be enacted, repealed, and debated in the Texas Legislature today, evidencing strong public sentiment for more accepted, legally permissible uses of cannabis and cannabis products. Code § 169.001 et seq.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) represents the Lone Star State’s cautious foray into the realm of medical marijuana. Current Texas Medical Marijuana Regulations CBD laws in Texas are governed by the Compassionate Use Program.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Medical marijuana (MMJ) programs are continuing to improve and expand across the country. The majority of US states now have some form of MMJ treatment available to their citizens, and each year new states are joining the medical marijuana revolution and implementing their own MMJ programs.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published workplace guidance for creating marijuana policies and drug testing procedures for employed drivers, including education for drivers on marijuana’s effects on safe driving. This program gives New Mexico an edge in the growth of cannabis infrastructure.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

We examined each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and we also canvassed their current respective stances on marijuana. He has expressed support for medical marijuana as well as for allowing states to decide whether to legalize or not. As president, however, his rhetoric and actions have flip-flopped.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 17, 2019

29, my office became one of the first in the country to decline to prosecute marijuana possession cases regardless of the weight of the drug or the holder’s criminal history. As I told members of Congress last week, my office is committed to developing policies that address racial disparities in the criminal justice system.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

California employers long have long availed themselves of their right – as affirmed by the state’s high court – to carry out zero tolerance policies against workers who use drugs – even if that drug use takes place off-the-job. The History of Employer Zero Tolerance Policies.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 19, 2021

The growing bipartisan momentum for cannabis reform shows that Congress is primed for progress in 2022, and we are closer than ever to bringing our cannabis policies and laws in line with the American people,” Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) and Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) wrote in a memo to the Congressional Cannabis Caucus on Thursday.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 1, 2022

The Psychedelic Bar Association (PBA) is an association of attorneys and legal professionals dedicated to solving the novel legal and policy issues impacting the emerging psychedelics sector. The PBA Religious Use Committee provides expertise around the intersections of law, policy, psychedelics, and religion.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Chairmain’s bill : The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act (HR 3884 / S. Update : S.54 VT resident?

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

At the same time, in concluding my interview with KCRW, I said that I have hope for the Golden State to eventually “get it right,” and I think it will– just not for a while given the state’s many issues (see below). First, a bit of history. is always a popular promise. Enforcement.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 16, 2021

Also receiving industry backlash is the announcement that former Georgia Congressman and Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price is serving on Botanical Sciences’ board of directors, despite his history of opposition to cannabis policy reform. “To It’s kind of been a bureaucratic nightmare down here,” he said.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

He has since moved on to be named as the chief executive operator of the Cannabis Trade Federation , a non-profit group dedicated to educating the public and advocating for cannabis in public policy. StT: How influential are cannabis lobbyists on federal policy now that more states are considering legalization?

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2021

Legislation opens doors for cannabis policy reform in the current Congress. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), released draft legislation today that would remove cannabis from the schedule of controlled substances while allowing states to determine their own cannabis policies. WASHINGTON, D.C. NORML want your feedback.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JULY 18, 2019

New Jersey recently responded to public demand to revise and expand its medical marijuana program to address issues such as supply scarcity, employment and hiring concerns, and geographic access problems. The Garden State’s Governor, Phil Murphy, signed the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (CUMMA) on July 2, 2019.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 6, 2019

Congress is The Most Marijuana-Friendly Congress In History. They are paying attention, slowly formulating bits and pieces of vital international, federal, and state public marijuana policy. ” CannaMD , outlining marijuana laws from state to state , explains that “This question comes down to federal versus state law.”

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2019

New Jersey recently responded to public demand to revise and expand its medical marijuana program to address issues such as supply scarcity, employment and hiring concerns, and geographic access problems. The Garden State’s Governor, Phil Murphy, signed the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (CUMMA) on July 2, 2019.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. For those of you in the dark about Florida’s Medical Marijuana Program, I will be lighting up the dim corners of Florida: The Nation’s Fastest-Growing Medical Marijuana Market , according to The Miami New Times on May 2, 2019. STATE OF FLORIDA. AUTHOR: Heather Allman. Kim Rivers; 2.Barry

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SpeedWeed

JULY 17, 2021

Notably, restorative justice measures in the bill include the expungement of non-violent federal cannabis offense convictions, as well as restorative justice and opportunity trust funds reserved for certain reinvestment programs. Cannabis Council , Executive Director of Marijuana Policy Project. Steve Hawkins, CEO of U.S. Littlejohn.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 17, 2021

Notably, restorative justice measures in the bill include the expungement of non-violent federal cannabis offense convictions, as well as restorative justice and opportunity trust funds reserved for certain reinvestment programs. Cannabis Council , Executive Director of Marijuana Policy Project. Steve Hawkins, CEO of U.S. Littlejohn.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 16, 2021

Notably, restorative justice measures in the bill include the expungement of non-violent federal cannabis offense convictions, as well as restorative justice and opportunity trust funds reserved for certain reinvestment programs. Cannabis Council , Executive Director of Marijuana Policy Project. Steve Hawkins, CEO of U.S. Littlejohn.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Over 60 cannabis-related bills were signed into law in states across the country. This report contains a detailed summary of 2019’s federal and state legislative victories.” 2019 has been an unprecedented year for the passage of state-level marijuana law reforms. ” Director’s Statement.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 24, 2019

[Note: while we don’t believe that anyone in Congress has proposed it yet, the Federal government could legalize cannabis for medical use [and perhaps for recreational use] and preempt many of the state laws. See The Murky Part of the STATES Act: Tribal Rights ]. What agencies will have oversight at the Federal level ?

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Virginia, once a conservative stronghold, positioned itself to make history this month by becoming the first traditionally “Southern” state to legalize cannabis, possibly as soon as this summer. Wise and others have highlighted several key issues that need to be addressed for the state to achieve equitable legalization.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2019

What does it mean for Florida’s system, or for other states? They may prove vast, impacting not only Florida’s system, but other state regulatory structures throughout the country. They may prove vast, impacting not only Florida’s system, but other state regulatory structures throughout the country. OTCQX: TCNFF.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 14, 2021

It passed a full floor vote in December 2020, making history as the first bill to explicitly legalize cannabis to pass in Congress. In an early June blog post, Amazon announced it would no longer screen prospective hires for cannabis and its policy team would be “actively supporting” the MORE Act.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 14, 2021

It passed a full floor vote in December 2020, making history as the first bill to explicitly legalize cannabis to pass in Congress. In an early June blog post, Amazon announced it would no longer screen prospective hires for cannabis and its policy team would be “actively supporting” the MORE Act.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

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. This guide will uncover key facts about recreational and medical marijuana use and the history of its laws in the state of New York. . Medical requirements.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 12, 2021

I have a long history working in similar environments in the cannabis and the spirits industry during my time with Aphria (now Tilray) and Diageo. He has an extensive history in executive leadership and governance roles of large, diverse organizations. Additional Information.

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The Joint Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2019

James Daly, who was featured in a recent Associated Press report, “is eager to make marijuana history on Sunday, when he plans to open the doors to Arbors Wellness, beckon the lengthy line outside and legally start selling recreational pot for the first time in the Midwest.”

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Thereafter, Dr. Imani Brown joined DCR as City’s First Social Equity Program Manager working to develop the program further and lend support to its platform. . The Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) sent out 2,842 cease-and-desist letters to cannabis shops and businesses suspected of operating without state licenses.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 21, 2021

“We are committed to working together to put forward and advance comprehensive cannabis reform legislation that will not only turn the page on this sad chapter in American history, but also undo the devastating consequences of these discriminatory policies,” they said. The Senate will make consideration of these reforms a priority.”.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 20, 2021

“We are committed to working together to put forward and advance comprehensive cannabis reform legislation that will not only turn the page on this sad chapter in American history, but also undo the devastating consequences of these discriminatory policies,” they said. The Senate will make consideration of these reforms a priority.”.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 18, 2021

“We are committed to working together to put forward and advance comprehensive cannabis reform legislation that will not only turn the page on this sad chapter in American history, but also undo the devastating consequences of these discriminatory policies,” they said. The Senate will make consideration of these reforms a priority.”.

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