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Overview of LPP Policy Initiatives

Cannabis Law Report

Overview of LPP Policy Initiatives. The Last Prisoner Project’s policy team will be exploring the philosophy behind our legislative advocacy efforts, our team’s high-level policy priorities, and our current policy goals—and challenges—on the local, state and federal levels. Description.

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NORML Issues Report Highlighting 2021 State Legislative Victories

Cannabis Law Report

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.”. View Legislation by Category.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 4/26/19

NORML

After Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota vetoed a bill to regulate industrial hemp production last month, the legislature is set to study the topic during the interim session. Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. AL resident?

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Pennsylvania’s Medical Cannabis Legislation Was Recently Amended

Veriheal

On Wednesday, June 30, Governor Tom Wolf (D) of Pennsylvania signed medical cannabis legislation amendments into effect. The newly signed legal framework will boost medical cannabis purchase limits, as well as prolong specific policies that were imposed on a temporary basis when the coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis initially erupted.

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Illinois Lawmaker Proposes Legislation to Prevent Employers From Terminating Cannabis Users

Veriheal

On the other hand, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act provides employers with plenty of power in terms of imposing drug-free workplace policies. “So, this is not a new topic, but certainly is much bigger now that we have a larger pool of individuals in Illinois who are legally using the substance.”

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Are CBD Topicals Allowed in California?

Canna Law Blog

One of the areas I haven’t explored in great detail is topical products, i.e., cosmetics. Notably, the FAQs are silent on cosmetics and topical products. We aren’t aware of any explicit enforcement actions against Hemp CBD topicals. This may lead to more clarity for California CBD companies who have topical products.

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Marijuana Legalization Rundown: New Legislation Across Several States

Cannabis Law Report

Among the many changes that this new legislation brought were amendments to and expansion of New York’s lawful off-duty conduct law to protect cannabis use by employees when they are not on the job. Such policies must be made available to current employees prior to enactment, and to prospective employees at the time of any job offer.