Canna Law Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

Arguably one of the most surprising states to legalize recreational cannabis in the recent past is Arizona. During the tumultuous 2020 election, Proposition 207 was passed by a very considerable 20 percent margin, with more than 650,000 votes in favor of the measure.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 9, 2021

Ohio attorney general Dave Yost has rejected an advocacy group’s proposal and signatures to legalize recreational cannabis. The legalization proposal, called “An Act to Control and Regulate Adult Use Cannabis,” seeks to add a chapter to the Ohio Revised Code in order to legalize cannabis for recreational use.

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NORML

OCTOBER 22, 2019

An estimated two out of three Americans believe that cannabis should be legal for recreational purposes, according to nationwide polling data compiled by PPRI (the Public Religion Research Institute) — a non-partisan research and public policy institute. The nationwide poll possesses a margin of error of +/- 2.8

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal Cannabis has deep historical roots in Bolivia, where it has been traditionally used in various cultural and medicinal contexts. Cannabis policy in Bolivia Bolivia enforces strict penalties for cannabis-related offenses. Is CBD legal in Bolivia?

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In 1996, they were the first state to legalize medical marijuana, followed by the legalization of recreational cannabis in 2016. Despite California laws, employees have still been at risk of discrimination for using cannabis in their off-hours. Employers are also forbidden from asking about prior cannabis use.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 23, 2019

Kleiman was probably the most influential scholar on cannabis policy. Our Seattle lawyers have distinct memories of watching Kleiman serve as Washington’s appointed “Pot Czar” as it built out the first state cannabis program in 2014. Kleiman left at a very interesting time for cannabis policy in the United States.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 11, 2019

For the past three years, I have taught a class called “Cannabis Law & Policy” at Lewis & Clark Law School here in Portland, Oregon. Good students will not let you off the hook on hard problems, and there are plenty of vexing issues when it comes to cannabis. The old laws are worse than you think.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

With the dust settled and the votes all counted, it’s time to take a look at how cannabis fared in the 2022 midterm elections. The states that had cannabis measures on the ballot included Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Arkansas (Issue 4, Recreational Legalization): REJECTED. Starting Jan.

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Veriheal

APRIL 29, 2022

President Joe Biden pardoned some nonviolent drug offenders, NFL player Laremy Tunsil turned a leaked bong video into an NFT, and New Jersey’s first day of recreational sales led to impressive profits. Biden Uses Clemency Powers for Cannabis Justice. Back in 2016, then University of Mississippi offensive tackle and projected No.

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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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Veriheal

JUNE 14, 2023

A report was released by the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) on May 1 on the combined sale of cannabis across the U.S. Since the state-legal, adult-use cannabis market began in 2014, a combined total of more than $15 billion has been generated in tax revenue. Cannabis Industry Has Greatly Boosted U.S.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Fentanyl-laced cannabis has been making headlines recently as a growing and life-threatening problem for cannabis users. Since July, Connecticut police and health authorities have witnessed 39 lab-confirmed cases of overdose from fentanyl-laced cannabis in which users had to be revived with naloxone. In 2019, 10.1

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NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

Currently, the sole federally licensed producer of cannabis for clinical research is the University of Mississippi. ” The agency said that the policy change was necessary because the existing system provided “no clear legal pathway for commercial enterprises to produce marijuana for product development.”

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Veriheal

JANUARY 26, 2022

Black Americans are being arrested for cannabis possession laws at a rate of nearly four times that of white Americans despite the fact that the groups consume cannabis at similar rates. Racial Disparity in Cannabis Arrests. Additionally, Black Wisconsinites were 4.2 He states, “U.S He states, “U.S

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

An ordinance permitting adult-use retail sales of cannabis now only needs Napa City Council approval to become active in the city of Napa. A discussion about updating the city’s cannabis ordinance was prioritized as a policy goal by the city council in March this year. Source: [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 10, 2021

In short the study learns that legalized states tend not to have their roads overcrowded with stoned drivers and cannabis users like alcohol users self police their behaviour. Support for per-se laws was higher among those in states that legalized recreational marijuana and in states with per-se laws. Introduction.

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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. Develop a comprehensive marijuana policy that accounts for current laws in each state where your company operates. A zero-tolerance policy for marijuana may not be possible, depending on your state’s laws. The Bottom Line.

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MassRoots

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

The majority of Maryland voters support legalizing recreational cannabis, according to the most recent Goucher Poll. In the past, recreational cannabis is an issue that has not gained much traction in the Maryland General Assembly, but this year may be different as the majority of constituents are in favor.

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Veriheal

MARCH 21, 2023

Las Vegas has had a zero-tolerance policy for cannabis for decades. Recently, Judge Joe Hardy, a Clark County district judge, ruled that the Nevada Board of Pharmacy classification of cannabis as a Schedule I substance violated the State Constitution , saying the “agency exceeded its authority.”

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

On August 30, 2022, the California legislature passed Assembly Bill (AB) 2188 , which would prohibit employers from discriminating against “a person in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment” based on “the person’s use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace.”. Christopher Olmsted. Tae Phillips.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

a leading global cannabis and consumer packaged goods company, announced that the company has initiated a policy roundtable with German regulators on adult-use cannabis legalization in Germany. Kristine Lütke, Member of the Bundestag (FDP), Drug Policy Spokesperson. BERLIN, Sept.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Despite Louisiana’s slow warm-up to cannabis, the state is making significant progress when it comes to cannabis legal reform. ” Cannabis in Louisiana. Up until recently, the state government of Louisiana largely supported cannabis prohibition. John Bel Edwards (D) in 2016. Signs of New Times.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 11, 2022

Sadiq Khan has announced a commission to examine the effectiveness of the UK’s drug laws, with a particular focus on those governing cannabis. As I set out in my manifesto, I will establish a London Drug Commission of independent experts who will examine the effectiveness of our drugs laws, with a particular focus on cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2022

CN) — A program outlined in Proposition 64, which legalized recreational marijuana use in 2016 in California, is to give back to those harmed by the War on Drugs. The CalCRG program uses a cannabis excise and cultivation tax to give out $35.5 The CalCRG program uses a cannabis excise and cultivation tax to give out $35.5

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Weedistry

JANUARY 30, 2019

Andrew Cuomo’s plan to legalize recreational pot. From abolishing strict patient eligibility rules to permitting homegrown cannabis for medical use, the once anti-marijuana governor has seemingly conceded to many pro-cannabis demands. Drastic changes to New York’s medical marijuana program are tucked into Gov.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

A new study disproves the theory that dispensaries make it easier for teens to get cannabis. In California, people 18-20 with a doctor’s recommendation and any adult 21 and over can purchase cannabis. Conclusions: It appears that licensed California recreational marijuana outlets avoid selling marijuana to underage customers.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 20, 2022

According to UC Berkeley’s Department of Environmental Science Policy and Management researchers, California’s cannabis crops are threatened by wildfires more than any other crop. . Cannabis is one of the top five revenue-generating agricultural commodities across the state. Topography. Vegetation.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Adults 21 and older to possess, cultivate and purchase cannabis from licensed retailers. Adults could grow up to 10 cannabis plants for personal use—more than any other state allows—under the bill. Daylin Leach and Sharif Street have introduced legislation to legalize recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania for users over the age of 21.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The New York Academy of Medicine found the gateway theory to be untrue , along with most of the negative claims about cannabis. Finally, after more than eight decades, the state of New York has listened to the people and taken the necessary steps to reform archaic cannabis policy, legalizing access to both medical and recreational cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 9, 2021

.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–International cannabis brand Cookies today announced the debut of new top-shelf concentrate and flower product lines at the Cookies Tacoma retail location, with statewide availability coming soon through an exclusive partnership with expert extraction company Edgemont Group , maker of Full Spec and Leafwerx products.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

Assembly Bill (AB) 2188 would amend the Fair Employment and Housing Act to make it unlawful for employers to discriminate against job applicants or employees for the “use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace.” But, it would not permit employees “to be impaired by, or to use cannabis on the job.” Source – LexBlog.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal. Recreational marijuana is illegal in Sweden, where strict, even “ repressive ” drug policies belie the country’s progressive image. Sweden legalized medical marijuana in 2012 but the program is highly restrictive and the Scandinavian country has yet to legalize recreational marijuana.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

8, will see voters render a verdict on a broad scope of drug policy reform issues via their midterm ballots. This year, voters will have the opportunity to decide whether or not recreational cannabis can be used legally in a total of five states: Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 4, 2019

The Cannabis Control Commission set out to revise and republish its slate of regulations after assuming control of the medical marijuana program from the Department of Public Health in December and as regulators approved the first licensed pot stores in Massachusetts. Health Policy Commission. 50 Milk Street, 8th Floor.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 3, 2021

Louisiana ended the punishment of jail time for possession of small amounts of recreational cannabis, which took effect Sunday. That means people in Louisiana caught with small amounts of recreational cannabis will only face a fine—with no possibility of heading to jail. The decriminalization effort there is long overdue.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 11, 2022

Here is what some of those vying for statewide office have to say about cannabis. The two leading Democratic candidates in the Florida gubernatorial primary support cannabis reform. As a Central Florida prosecutor, Ayala established a diversion policy for cannabis-related misdemeanors.

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Cannabis Chronicles

MARCH 4, 2019

As a green gold rush in legal marijuana and its non-drug cousin hemp spreads across North America, a growing number of colleges are adding cannabis to the curriculum to prepare graduates for careers cultivating, researching, analyzing and marketing the herb. university, has drawn nearly 300 students from 48 states, Canfield said.

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