Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

The state of Texas has a long history of regulating cannabis use. Recreational use of cannabis in Texas remains restrictive, with law enforcement being inconsistent even between Texas cities. iv] Texas State Law Library – Cannabis and the Law – [link]. [v] Health & Safety Code § 487.001 et seq.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 16, 2020

Marijuana has come a long way in the United States over the past decade. Today, you can get medical and recreational marijuana in 11 states as well as Washington D.C. And more are sure to be on the way, with several other states putting measures to further legalize marijuana in many states.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2021

Interestingly, for those of certain legal history mindset, Gonzales itself had relied upon the famous WWII-era case Wickard v. The Department of Justice has repeatedly issued memos changing its policies regarding federal enforcement against state-legal cannabis. As one example, it appears likely that soon the U.S.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The company will operate four dispensaries total across the state. The History of the Georgia Medical Cannabis Program Georgia’s medical cannabis program started sales this past spring. In simpler terms, it won’t make you feel intoxicated like recreational cannabis can.

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MassRoots

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

The American people have elected the most pro-cannabis Congress in American history and significant pieces of legislation are being introduced,” said Blumenauer. The second, Responsibly Addressing the Marijuana Policy Gap Act , permits states to determine their own cannabis laws, thereby “reducing the gap between federal and state laws.”

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Today we’re here to explore the best medical marijuana dispensaries in California, as well as provide guidance on how to obtain a medical marijuana card, relevant state laws, the difference between recreational and medical marijuana, regulations governing medical cannabis, qualifying conditions, and the role of medical marijuana doctors.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 18, 2022

One might think that the recent uptick in the legalization of recreational marijuana usage would correlate with a decline in the arrests and seizures related to the leafy-green. According to recent data from the Drug Enforcement Administration , however, in 2021, federal law enforcement agents seized over 5.5

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Veriheal

JULY 17, 2023

The Senate Intelligence Committee has passed a bill that allows intelligence agencies like the CIA and NSA to accept applicants who have marijuana-use history. Marijuana has been legalized for recreational use in 23 U.S. states, including Washington, D.C.

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LifeCannMD

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Despite being a relatively new arrival to the mainstream stage, cannabis has a long and fascinating history that’s taught us plenty about the science behind this trending family of plants. As a result of CBD’s lack of “high,” it’s also regulated differently by most states’ laws.

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United Patients Group

APRIL 3, 2023

A recommendation from a physician is simply permission (‘recommendation’) for the patient to use cannabis, which can be obtained in any state where medical marijuana is legal. Although both are legal under state law, there are currently 29 states with legislation allowing for medical cannabis and the District of Columbia.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2019

Colorado law enforcement officers, district attorneys and federal authorities collaborated on what they describe as the largest collective marijuana bust in the state’s history. “To be clear, these grows are not ones that were otherwise legal under state law.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 19, 2022

The First Circuit’s decision effectively eliminates all residency requirements for becoming a cannabis licensee in the state. The history here was interesting. In 2020, the state issued policy guidance stating it would not enforce the residency requirement for cannabis licensees in the recreational marketplace.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2022

Ikigai Law. In our last post 1 we spoke about the history, science and the regulator’s take on cannabis. Applicable law: The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 19852 (NDPS), Drugs and Cosmetics Act,1940 (DCA), excise laws and cannabis specific state laws apply. 19 July 2022.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The Act legalized the use of recreational marijuana for adults over the age of 21 as a matter of state law, but created many obstacles and uncertainties for employers seeking to maintain a drug-free workplace. The guidance does not provide the sort of detail many employers were hoping for.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 19, 2021

Miss Grass and Flower One unite to educate on the history, science, and culture of cannabis and share it with the world. The Company is indirectly involved in the manufacture, possession, use, sale and distribution of cannabis in the recreational and medicinal cannabis marketplaces in the United States through its subsidiary Cana Nevada Corp.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 17, 2021

.” Another solution pitched by some legislators is to write a state law reclassifying marijuana as a schedule II substance. That would directly contradict federal law, but it could give Minnesotans some cover when signing up for the medical program. ” Source: [link].

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Canna Care Docs

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The 2020 election brought big wins for cannabis, with all of the five state ballot initiatives regarding legalization passing. Both adult-use (or recreational) and medicinal cannabis were legalized in South Dakota; Medicinal cannabis was approved in Mississippi; and adult-use initiatives passed in Arizona, Montana and New Jersey.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 20, 2019

Brian Kemp on Wednesday signed a bill that would fix that problem, calling the new law a carefully crafted, balanced measure that would expand access for patients in need without opening the door to recreational drug use. Georgia is among at least 12 other states that allow patients to possess a lower potency form of the drug.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 21, 2021

To many outsiders, the United States would appear to have complex laws when it comes to certain areas. Not only is there federal law but there are also state laws, and sometimes they seem to conflict and contradict each other. Sometimes these amendments are quite minor but on occasion, they can be quite dramatic.

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The Joint Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2020

It’s the first time in Maine history that you can actually buy recreational marijuana. He says that once things got rolling, the coronavirus pandemic created further delays as the state determined how to safely open stores. The AP notes that the “State law allows each customer to buy up to 2.5

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SMPL

AUGUST 15, 2019

The study, carried out by economists at the University of Massachusetts and Colorado State University, found that legalization had “particularly pronounced effects for synthetic opioids” such as fentanyl. National Data, State Laws. The effect “stems primarily from access via dispensaries rather than legality per se.”.

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NORML

APRIL 2, 2019

Summary: Senator Sanders has a long history of supporting reforming our nation’s drug policy. Summary: Kamala Harris has a complicated history with marijuana law reform. Washington state historically became the first state to legalize recreational marijuana in 2012, less than a year before Governor Inslee took office.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The CDC promoted a policy that prohibits employees from using marijuana while on the job but recognized that a zero-tolerance policy for marijuana use may not be possible, depending on the relevant state law. Low Percentage of New York Towns Opts Out of Recreational Cannabis. Local municipalities in New York have until Dec.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

AUGUST 24, 2020

Second, the City scoring provided points to applicants based on its owners’ regulatory history in the state, i.e., whether they hold other business licenses in Maine and those businesses’ compliance or noncompliance with state law and regulations. at 21-22 (internal quote and citations omitted).

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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. In turn, I hope congressional action will spur reforms in Maryland, and our state can turn the page on prohibition. For these reasons, on Jan.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 1, 2020

It is a psychoactive substance that is used for medicinal and recreational purposes by people all over the world. A Brief History Of Marijuana. state to lift the ban on marijuana. A key difference between CBD and MMJ is their status under the law. MMJ is legal in 33 states plus D.C. What Is MMJ?

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The Joint Blog

APRIL 20, 2019

According to the Associated Press, the legislation allows the in-state production and sale of the marijuana oil and closes a loophole in a 2015 law that banned growing, buying and selling the drug but allowed certain patients to possess it. Accirding ti Kemp’s spokesman, Cody Hall, the new law takes effect July 1. .”

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WeedAdvisor

JULY 11, 2019

For the first time in history, significant marijuana reform is on the table among United States lawmakers, according to CNBC. Key issues like the conflict between federal and state laws, as well as racial disparities in marijuana enforcement, all were the subject of discussion.

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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. .

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 19, 2021

The past year saw five states join in allowing recreational cannabis — New Mexico, New Jersey, Virginia and Connecticut — as well as “a wealth of policy ideas” in Congress “targeted at ending cannabis prohibition,” the lawmakers noted. Ed Perlmutter (D-Colo.),

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Connor & Connor PLLC

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

However, despite the federal prohibition roadblock, 33 states have legalized medical marijuana and 11 have voted to legalize marijuana for recreational use as well. One of the first states to legalize recreational marijuana was Colorado, followed by Washington and Oregon. 1] [link] ; [link]. [2] 1] [link] ; [link]. [2]

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2020

While marijuana is now legal for recreational use in an ever-increasing number of states, it is crucial to remember that medical marijuana is an essential medical treatment for millions of Americans. The main law that protects peoples’ personal health information is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 30, 2021

The Michigan Cannabis Manufacturers Association, the trade group leading the crackdown efforts, formed in 2019 to “operate exclusively for the promotion of the cannabis manufacturers by promoting the common business interests and general welfare of the industry,” according to articles of incorporation filed with state records.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Given the territorial nature of trademark law, it may even be that counterfeiters in illegal states have a head start as to priority, as compared with the original companies that created the marks but operated strictly in accordance with state law. See NORML, State Laws – Legalization (last accessed Dec.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

64 that legalized recreational use. It’s not clear either measure would necessitate de-scheduling the drug, but doing so likely impact legal precedent in numerous areas of law – including employment and its zero tolerance. The History of Employer Zero Tolerance Policies.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Connecticut recently legalized recreational marijuana use by adults. The new law creates complex employment protections for recreational marijuana users. It establishes that the Constitution and the laws of the United States are the supreme law of the land. Constitution. Garmon , 359 U.S. 236 (1959).

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

He has expressed support for medical marijuana as well as for allowing states to decide whether to legalize or not. History with marijuana legislation: During his 2016 presidential campaign,Trump asserted that, as president, he would allow states to choose whether to legalize marijuana without interference from the federal government.

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