Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

A new study has found that states where cannabis is legal or decriminalized have seen big decreases in racial disparity in drug arrests, a hoped-for result for those who support social justice. Many proponents of legal cannabis say they support changing the laws because of the social justice impact. states between 2008 and 2019.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Medical: legal Recreational: decriminalized. Minors under the age of 18 can still face legal proceedings under Swiss juvenile criminal law. Since 2011, cannabis products that contain up to 1% THC are legal in Switzerland, leading to a growing market in “Cannabis Light” products. Is CBD legal in Switzerland?

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Does recreational cannabis legalization contribute to a spike in consumption? On the other hand, Martins and her team of researchers claim that legalization did not contribute to a rise in frequent cannabis consumption among the aforementioned groups since the year 2017. As of October 2021, 18 U.S. states and Washington, D.C.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Kathy Hochul in September—are currently working on building policies for the newly legal adult-use cannabis market , which Wright says should be ready in about 18 months. States With Legal Cannabis Have Less Race-Based Arrests, Study Finds.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal. New Zealand legalized medical cannabis in 2018 but recreational cannabis is still illegal, following the narrow defeat of a referendum in late 2020 that would have legalized adult-use cannabis in the country. Despite legalization bills losing a majority of the vote, 48.4% of voters.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 26, 2022

A new commission for the United Kingdom (UK), the Hodges Review of UK Public Policy and Regulatory Stewardship of the Legal Cannabis Industry, will analyze its current legal cannabis industry and make recommendations on how to best maximize its growth, consumer satisfaction, and competitive potential on a global scale.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 15, 2021

In 2008, Robert Hoban founded the Hoban Law Group (HLG) and established an office headquartered in the historic Equitable Building in the heart of downtown Denver, CO. With the anticipated passage of the SAFE Banking Act followed by the potential federal legalization of cannabis, the industry is moving at lightning speed.

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NORML

DECEMBER 10, 2019

On November 5, 2016, Maine’s voters legalized recreational, or adult-use, marijuana. Business licenses will soon be available , but when the state finally makes its first legal sale, it would have done so after a three-year delay. From 2008 to 2016, Russell served as a state representative in Maine’s government.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2022

The city of Port Huron will no longer consider marijuana use a disqualification for job applicants — nor, a policy violation for most employees when off the clock — under an administrative order issued this week. The voters of this state and this city have spoken, and we need to update our policies accordingly.”.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 2, 2021

In particular, the study described a sort of cycle in which veterans are concerned about stigma and the legal status of cannabis, so they either self-medicate without any guidance, or they decide to speak to a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) doctor, only to report being treated differently as a result. Shutterstock). “If Findings.”.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 24, 2024

As societal attitudes towards cannabis evolve and the medicinal benefits become increasingly recognized, Michigan’s program stands as a beacon of innovation, providing patients with a legal avenue to explore the therapeutic potential of marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

While recreational use of marijuana, or cannabis, has been legal in the Golden State since 2016 and medical marijuana has been legal since 1996, the bill, if approved by Governor Newsom, will be the first law in the state to specifically provide workplace protections for recreational and medical marijuana users. Key Takeaways.

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The Joint Blog

MAY 30, 2020

According to an interesting and for some eye-opening new study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, the enactment of marijuana legalization laws is not associated with an increase in marijuana-related youth drug treatment admissions.

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Otherside Farms

JANUARY 25, 2019

The letter also urges Cedars-Sinai to change its transplant eligibility policy. At least one other Cedars-Sinai patient reported to ASA in 2008 that they had been kicked off the transplant list because of their legal medical marijuana use. Dr. Steven D. Nevertheless, Dr. Steven D. ” Despite Dr.

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Veriheal

MARCH 17, 2021

In 2008’s Pineapple Express , Rogen’s character goes on the run with his dealer. California has legalized recreational cannabis, making it an ideal state for Rogen’s business. Actor Seth Rogen is known for his cannabis-themed movies.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 19, 2021

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 19, 2021 – PRESS RELEASE— Governor Ralph Northam announced appointments to the three newly-created boards responsible for overseeing the legalization of recreational cannabis in the Commonwealth. The Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) is the regulatory agency for the legal cannabis market in Virginia.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

In the United States, many industries lack well thought out regulatory policy. Some industries, like cannabis, suffer from over-regulation, overwhelming smaller businesses with the legal costs of compliance. Under-regulation of our financial market was part of what led to the Great Recession in 2008.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Here’s what they are saying… More evidence is emerging that crash rates go up when states legalize recreational use and retail sales of marijuana. Objectives: The objective of this study was to estimate the effects of marijuana legalization on injury and fatal traffic crash rates in the United States during the period 2009–2019.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 31, 2019

respondents said marijuana use should be legal, compared to 31 percent who supported legalization in the year 2000. [1] have legalized medical marijuana use, and 11 states have legalized recreational marijuana use. [2]. Background on Marijuana Legalization. Published On JD Supra: [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Sonia Chang-Diaz, co-chair of the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, said. The Legislature has long maintained a hands-off approach to marijuana policy. Committee advancing marijuana cafe, host agreement bill . This bill addresses both sides of that coin. I’m thrilled we’re finally advancing it.”.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Veriheal does not support illegally consuming alternative therapeutic substances but acknowledges that it transpires because of the current illicit status, which we strive to change by advocating for research, legal access, and responsible consumption. A Changing and Confusing Legal Narrative. Cannabis and magic mushrooms for the win!

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 12, 2019

the plaintiff Carol Whitmire had worked at Walmart since 2008, initially as a Cashier and thereafter as a Customer Service Supervisor. During her employment Walmart had a drug testing policy which expressly stated that employees were prohibited from “[r]eporting to work under the influence of drugs or alcohol, including medical marijuana.”

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2021

Legal Affairs Division – Tamara Colson. Chief among our goals is to simplify participation in the legal market by streamlining licensing and the regulatory framework. Lee served as Deputy Legal Affairs Secretary for the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom from 2019 to 2021. Legal Affairs Division – Tamara Colson.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2019

The purpose of the release was “to reflect the evolution of cannabis legalization in California,” according to a statement from the Attorney General’s Office. California has no uniform marijuana policy despite voter-approved initiatives that have legalized medicinal and recreational cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 28, 2021

When we saw that Massachusetts was the first place on the East Coast to legalize cannabis, we had to enter the market. With a deep commitment to restorative justice and progressive drug policy, Cookies actively works to enrich communities disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs through advocacy work and social equity initiatives.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In 2008, I was invited by a colleague to sit on the Board of the San Diego Medical Marijuana Collective, and subsequently ended up purchasing the company. District Growers wants to create some opportunities in the city, so we do the policy work to help make that happen. You see us getting the jobs for advisers, consulting and more.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 3, 2022

I am also a passionate community advocate interested progressive, intelligent policy creation that improves the living standards and community participation for all members of our society. Claxton Shield Baseball Competition held in 2008 – Blacktown, Sydney (tested positive to metabolites of cannabis).

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

The state of California has now permitted the legal use of marijuana for two years. With the help of Prop 64 funding, only now is the program returning to levels it maintained as far back as 2008. Prop 64 asked the legal marijuana industry to pay its own costs, and it has. . Legal Implications.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

With a new constitution being written, it’s quite possible that we’ll soon see legalized recreational cannabis in Chile. If a new constitution means recreational cannabis will be legalized in Chile, the total will be up to five countries! More legalized locations means more markets, more innovation, and better products for you.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

Neither the CSE nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Later, in 2008, Berner founded Cookies along with his partner Jai, a Bay Area cultivator and breeder. Disclaimer: Subject to applicable regulatory approval requirements.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

In 2008, I was invited by a colleague to sit on the Board of the San Diego Medical Marijuana Collective, and subsequently ended up purchasing the company. District Growers wants to create some opportunities in the city, so we do the policy work to help make that happen. You see us getting the jobs for advisers, consulting and more.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 3, 2021

A recent study by researchers at Toronto’s Sick Kids Hospital published in Clinical Toxicology concludes that “recreational cannabis legalization is associated with higher rates of ICU admission for intoxication among children compared with the pre-legalization period.” . The pre-legalization period ran from Jan.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 27, 2019

Over the past few years, 31 states have legalized some form of medical or recreational marijuana use and this wave of legalization continues to grow. On June 4, 2019, Illinois became the 11th state in the nation to legalize the recreational use of marijuana when it passed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (HB 1438).

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 13, 2019

Kays was an editor of The Elder Law Journal , a trial team and moot court competitor, and a recipient of the Rickert Award for Excellence in Legal Publications. the plaintiff Carol Whitmire had worked at Walmart since 2008, initially as a Cashier and thereafter as a Customer Service Supervisor. During law school, Ms. Walmart Inc. ,

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

215, I was recently interviewed on KCRW to give my take on how California (and specifically the City of Los Angeles) has done when it comes to legalizing and licensing cannabis businesses. 215 legalized medical cannabis in 1996–it didn’t. 215 wasn’t about legalizing, regulating, and taxing cannabis at all.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Located just off the I-5 approximately 200 miles from San Francisco and Los Angeles, the high-end consumption lounge is the first in Fresno County and was thoughtfully designed as a bespoke space for people to consume legally and responsibly while also having the option of ordering food. Cookies will host a grand opening at 10 a.m.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Heritage Cannabis is a leading cannabis company offering innovative products to both the medical and recreational legal cannabis markets in Canada and the U.S., also known as the Canadian Association of Retired Persons) plays an active role in the creation of policy and legislation that impacts older Canadians. About Heritage.

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