Cannabis Chronicles

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

In the months after Washington voters approved legalized marijuana in 2012, Clayton Mosher, a sociology professor at Washington State University Vancouver, noticed what he believed to be unnecessary safety concerns. The book traces the evolution of society’s views on the drug and how it has affected policy.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

In 2018, officials asked voters to decide whether commercial cannabis should be allowed, placing Measure Y on the ballot. Their answer was “Yes,” and now City Hall licenses, regulates and taxes the legal cannabis shops operating in the city. Voice of OC asked City Hall about these transparency concerns.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The New Jersey State Policy Lab at Rutgers University has released a first-of-its-kind report examining health, education, and law enforcement factors related to marijuana usage. It’s intended to be used as a baseline to measure the impact of legalization and identify disparities among different communities. The Rutgers Press Release.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2021

The Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics at Harvard Law School is engaged in a three-year initiative to examine the ethical, legal, and social implications of psychedelics research, commerce, and therapeutics. Here’s the press release. The Project on Psychedelics Law and Regulation (POPLAR).

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

What will happen with cannabis trademarks after federal legalization? However, use in commerce must be legal. But on the day federal legalization takes effect, such use will constitute use in commerce under federal trademark law. Use in commerce before federal legalization may not count. But beyond that, nothing is clear.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

The recent wave of crackdowns on cannabidiol (“CBD”)-infused alcohol beverages has further exacerbated public confusion regarding the legal status of the cannabis plant’s non-psychoactive compound. So as of now, only TTB-approved hemp-infused alcohol beverages seem to be legal and officially “safe” for human consumption.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 14, 2023

The directive from Mastercard underscores the contradictory landscape of cannabis laws in the United States, where cannabis is legal for medicinal and recreational use in most states yet remains illegal under federal law. However, this rigid federal stance contrasts starkly with state-level policies.

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Indeed, on February 18, 2020, the United States Department of Transportation published a bulletin addressing “ DOT Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance Notice ,” which follows previous notices it had released regarding its position on medical marijuana. In the new notice, DOT states: The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, Pub.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In 2018, Utah officially joined forces with nearly three dozen other states around the country by legalizing medicinal marijuana. A new bill working its way through the Utah State Legislature is targeting this clear violation of the law by threatening to cut funding from cities that engage in these harmful policies.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

Boyd Street Distro, LLC , finding that the 2018 Agricultural Improvement Act (the “Farm Bill”) legalized delta-8 THC. While legal controversy has swirled around delta-8, the Ninth Circuit has now ruled that it is federally legal. Hemp is federally legal while cannabis is not. WRITTEN BY: Goodwin. Jennifer Fisher.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2022

Legalizing cannabis for adults has been a wise investment. Since 2014 when sales began in Colorado and Washington, legalization policies have provided states a new revenue stream to bolster budgets and fund important services and programs. billion in tax revenue from legal, adult-use cannabis sales. Colorado (pop.

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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. This substance needs to be addressed as part of all workplace motor vehicle safety programs. This substance needs to be addressed as part of all workplace motor vehicle safety programs. Update your policies as needed.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 2, 2019

New Jersey took another big step towards legalizing the recreational adult-use of cannabis last week, but legislators stopped short of taking the historic vote. These wrinkles include the extent of expungements, public safety concerns, and set asides for minorities, women, and disabled-veteran business owners.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 28, 2022

The Perils of Cannabis Transport Without Legal Advisement. For example, the incarceration of Brittney Griner in Russia is either an example of the country’s heavy-handed diplomatic policies or, more likely, a high-profile cautionary tale of an individual who possessed a cannabis derivative while traveling. By Robert Hoban.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 14, 2020

Although the enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp, the production of the plant and its derivatives – or certain aspects of it – remain prohibited in some states. But does the lack of hemp and tetrahydrocannabidiol (“THC”) render synthetic CBD legal? The post Is Synthetic CBD Legal?

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The new law legalizes cannabis possession up to one ounce, as well as cultivation of up to four personal plants per household, but requires that the grower tags their plants with their driver’s license/ID and a note saying that they are being grown for personal use. In July and August of 2020 , there were 257 arrests. “A

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MMJ Recs

JUNE 26, 2020

Oklahoma has been a legal medical marijuana state since summer 2018. Marijuana Use In Safety Sensitive Job Duties In Oklahoma. When OK legalized MMJ in 2018, it began providing licenses to businesses and MMJ cards to patients almost right away. Safety Sensitive jobs and work duties were detailed.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

The short answer is that Congress has another shot at the Farm Bill, which is the primary agricultural and food policy instrument of the federal government. In 2018, the Farm Bill removed hemp (and hemp-derived CBD) from the Controlled Substances Act. Why is this happening now? Now is your chance.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2019

“The historic passage of my Let Doctors Decide bill in 2018 allows practitioners to recommend medical cannabis for their patients as they see fit,” said Senator Dunnavant, a medical doctor from Henrico. Virginia Delegate Chris Hurst speaks to HB1720. SCHOOL-USE.

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Project CBD

JULY 28, 2023

Dr. Scialdone is a founding member of the Cannabis Chemistry Subdivision of the American Chemical Society from which he received the 2018 CANN-CHAS Heidolph Award for Excellence in Cannabis Chemistry. with unknown pharmacological and safety profiles.” Dr. Mark A.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 28, 2020

For many years those who have stood against the reform of cannabis laws have argued that decriminalization and/or legalization would lead to an increase in consumption among adolescents. On the opposite side of the argument, cannabis activists have argued that legalization would have the opposite effect.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

In an interview on public radio Justice Minister Sam Tanson refused to confirm that Luxembourg will legalize recreational cannabis by 2023. The Luxembourg Times reports Ms Tanson as saying: “I can’t confirm anything,” when asked if cannabis was going to be legalized as first proposed by the coalition government in 2018.

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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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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Members share information, “develop more uniformity across state frameworks” and “assist federal, state and local jurisdictions that have approved or are weighing the legalization of cannabis.”. 18 missive to Congress, the CANNRA outlined its policy priorities, including: Reinstituting the Cole Memorandum.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Which countries have been taking steps towards medical marijuana (MMJ) legalization that could potentially be finalized in 2021 or shortly after? Medical Marijuana Legalization Around The World. Medical marijuana has been legalized in most US states. Which Countries Will Legalize Medical Marijuana Next?

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

On July 14, 2021, Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) released the discussion draft of historic federal cannabis legalization legislation, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA). We strongly encourage participation in this important opportunity to shape federal cannabis policy.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 31, 2021

A 2018 research paper in the International Journal of Drug Policy analyzed in-depth interviews carried out with 24 Israeli physicians working in pain medicine, oncology, and family medicine, and found that “physicians discussed contrasting narratives of cananbi, presenting it as both a medicine and non-medicine.”

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The Joint Blog

JANUARY 28, 2019

Legislation will be introduced today in the Minnesota House and Senate that would legalize and regulate marijuana for those 21 and older. Minnesota’s outdated prohibition policy has become more of a problem than a solution,” Freiberg said. “It The time has come for us to have this debate.”.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 27, 2021

That’s because delta-8 is derived from federally legal hemp, which by law contains less than 0.3% In fact, many manufacturers and retailers label it “delta-8 CBD” to emphasize its CBD-like legal status. D-8 is legal federally, and most state laws don’t specifically address it. But how long will that legal status last?

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 31, 2019

According to a 2018 Pew Research Survey, 62 percent of U.S. 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].

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 27, 2022

The other half cumulatively represents the remainder of the world marketplace, in nationally-legal jurisdictions. With Germany set to soon legalize and commercialize adult-use cannabis, pundits suggest that Europe is the next frontier for domestic distribution and consumer development. The policy framework is only the starting point.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 1, 2021

The bill also has a wide-open category that will allow employers to continue testing for “any position in which the employee could significantly impact the health or safety of other employees or members of the public,” according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. That seems very contradictory.”. View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2021

s Office’s 2018 en masse dismissal of 3,042 cases after the enactment of its “ Decline-to-Prosecute ” policy for marijuana possession and smoking. But Albany must not delay in implementing its promises to legalize marijuana in New York State. In 2018, the D.A.’s That undermines public safety.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 2, 2021

USDA’s Risk Management Agency is strengthening the hemp crop insurance policy by adding flexibilities around how producers work with processors as well as improving consistency with the most recent USDA hemp regulation. RMA revised the policy to add flexibility to the insurability requirements for hemp under contract. OTHER UPDATES.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

does not get a lot of play legally, politically, or otherwise. Canada specifically set it up this way under its Cannabis Act (which legalized cannabis in 2018) where provincial governments can decide to take on retail and distribution themselves or cede it to the private sector (or allow for both). billion this year.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2021

The trend toward state-level legalization of cannabis has led to a surge in cannabis-derived products and a continually evolving market with many types of cannabis products for people as well as their pets. The basics on CBD, hemp and the 2018 Farm Bill. The 2018 Farm Bill did not change anything with respect to animal food.

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Otherside Farms

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Is CBD Legal? New winds are blowing in the world power, especially after states like Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington have supported their legal cultivation. The 2018 Farm Bill. CBD also helps to cure stress disorder and alcohol use disorder.

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