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Canada: Can A Cannabis User Qualify For Rapid Safety Sensitive Worksite Access?

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October 18 2019. Employers who operate safety sensitive worksites will find the recent decision of the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal in Everitt v Homewood Health Inc., 2019 AHRC 36 of interest. Article by Deborah Cushing. Lawson Lundell LLP. The respondent, Homewood Health Inc.,

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Virginia: New Medical Cannabis Laws Take Effect July 1

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Three new laws intended to expand patient access to and the therapeutic value of Virginia’s medical cannabis program take effect July 1, 2019. “This year, my focus was on program improvements to further expand both access and therapeutic value to benefit the health and well-being of all Virginians.”

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Americans For Safe Access 2019 Annual Report: “State of The States Report”

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Each year, Americans for Safe Access (ASA) analyzes, summarizes, and critiques legislation and regulations as they become law and develops this report to assess how these programs are serving the needs of patients. CONSUMER SAFETY AND PROVIDER REQUIREMENTS. STATE MEDICAL CANNABIS PROGRAM. MEDICAL CANNABIS TIMELINE.

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Press Release: Maine Office of Cannabis Policy Report on Cannabis Program Shows Success in Launch, Diminished Illicit Market? 

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Report shows Maine’s adult use program is ahead of pace set by other states, to serve as foundation for expansion of stakeholder outreach by OCP . The findings in this report point to policies and practices that promote and preserve public health and safety, while allowing legal businesses to compete.”.

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Chairwoman Velázquez Introduced Bill To End Marijuana Prohibition And Promote Small Businesses

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To date, these statewide regulatory programs are operating largely as voters and politicians intended. The enactment of these policies have not negatively impacted workplace safety , crime rates , traffic safety , or youth use patterns. You can read more in the release issued by the Committee on Small Business here.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22/20

NORML

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical marijuana access. AL resident? NH resident? OK resident?

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21 State Attorneys General Urge Congress Protect State Marijuana Programs From Federal Interference

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21 State Attorneys General Urge Congress Protect State Marijuana Programs From Federal Interference. September 23, 2019. The STATES Act Would Increase Public Safety by Allowing Cannabis-Related Businesses to Access the Banking System without Fear of Prosecution. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General Karl A.