Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 9, 2021

A coalition of Pennsylvania lawmakers introduced a bill this week that’s meant to promote research into the therapeutic potential of psilocybin mushrooms for mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—the latest example of how the psychedelics reform movement is gaining momentum. Led by Rep.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

A few months back, I posted some thoughts about recent efforts to legalize medical and recreational marijuana, with an emphasis on the potential issues such laws would have on manufacturers – particularly manufacturers in a space requiring a heightened concern for employee safety. See “ Legal Pot = Manufacturing Storm Clouds ” (May 29, 2019).

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 20, 2019

While there is debate as to whether some medical and recreational cannabis laws, including in Maine, allow an employer to take action based on off-duty or off-premises cannabis use, when it comes to job applicants, Nevada law could not be more clear. Nevada Assembly Bill 132. Nevada quickly followed suit.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act or Ryan’s Law would allow patients in California with serious conditions to use non-smokable medical cannabis inside of hospitals. Representatives from both HHS and the governor’s office have recently reached out to Hueso to say they’re continuing to look into the matter.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

These new laws have led to a trend of more people using cannabis across the United States. For example, the United States Centers for Disease Control estimates that 48.2 million people, or about 18% of all Americans, used cannabis at least once in 2019.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 4, 2019

On November 18, 2019, Florida Senator Lori Berman (D) introduced Senate Bill 962 , which proposes to provide job applicants and employees who use medical marijuana various protections in employment. If enacted, Florida would join the growing number of states to pass laws with similar protections, including most recently in Illinois.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

Senate Bill 2543 would prohibit an employer from discriminating against a person in hiring, termination, or condition of employment based on the person’s status as a medical cannabis cardholder or a positive drug test for THC. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical expansion. HI resident? Legislation is pending, S.

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NORML

MAY 3, 2019

Senate Bill 19-013 would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy for any condition for which an opiate would otherwise be prescribed. LD 991 also seeks to expunge the records of those convicted of marijuana related offenses that are no longer defined as criminal under state law. CO resident? ME resident? NV resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 6, 2019

By Jennifer Mora on December 4, 2019. On November 18, 2019, Florida Senator Lori Berman (D) introduced Senate Bill 962 , which proposes to provide job applicants and employees who use medical marijuana various protections in employment. POSTED IN MEDICAL MARIJUANA.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2020

1 deadline to train managers and employees under a new compliance and safety program that is the first of its kind in the nation. The state’s Responsible Vendor Training Program is designed to support licensee compliance and enhance the safety of customers and employees. Seed-to-sale tracking compliance. Read the full article.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The governor also launched an initiative to analyze how marijuana legalization for recreational use would affect the state in general. The researchers found overwhelming benefits for the economy, public health and safety, and thusly recommended the development of a comprehensive regulatory framework for marijuana use in the city. .

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Puff Puff Post

MARCH 19, 2020

All figures are reported in United States dollars ($) unless otherwise indicated. The Company’s staff has undergone extensive health and safety training. “The health and safety of our employees, customers, and community remain our top priority as the spread of COVID-19 continues to impact people and businesses nationwide.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Senate Bill 34 would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. CA resident? DE resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 31, 2019

Network of Trial Law Firms – July 29, 2019. Over the last several years, attitudes towards marijuana use have rapidly changed in the United States. 1] As of the date of this article, thirty-three states and Washington D.C. 14] Other state marijuana legalization statutes contain similar provisions. [15].

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

As the cannabis industry has rapidly progressed over the years, states such as New York, New Jersey and Illinois have begun to implement legislation that encourages employers to engage in labor peace agreements with unions. For this reason, California’s new bill has raised constitutional concerns.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

ii] Both are California appellate court decisions decided in 2019. Put in the simplest terms, Raybon says Proposition 64 decriminalized possession of cannabis (within the parameters of the law) in correctional institutions and Perry says it did not. [iii] In 2011, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled on Brown v.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

FGW”), a company that has the conditional use approval necessary to operate a cannabis dispensary and related businesses located in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district. This dispensary will be neighborhood-oriented, including the hiring of local staff, the selection of local products and the promotion of community safety.”.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

The policy gained its first real foothold in 1986, when then-President Ronald Reagan signed an executive order requiring all federal employees to refrain from any use of illegal drugs as a condition of employment. As Los Angeles cannabis employment law attorneys know, there is nothing in the U.S. That included by on duty and off.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JULY 18, 2019

The Garden State’s Governor, Phil Murphy, signed the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (CUMMA) on July 2, 2019. Methods and practices related to odor mitigation, sanitation and airflow, and employee safety in cultivation environments. Health and safety standards for lab employees. Criterion 6.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 25, 2021

Law enforcement has for years stigmatized drug users,” she explained, and many “corrections officials and law enforcement people believe that medical marijuana was just a big scam to open the door to full legalization.”. It is unclear how many facilities in the state are willing or able to comply with the ruling, however.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2019

The Garden State’s Governor, Phil Murphy, signed the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (CUMMA) on July 2, 2019. Methods and practices related to odor mitigation, sanitation and airflow, and employee safety in cultivation environments. Health and safety standards for lab employees. Criterion 6.

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Puff Puff Post

MARCH 19, 2020

All figures are reported in United States dollars ($) unless otherwise indicated. The Company’s staff has undergone extensive health and safety training. “The health and safety of our employees, customers, and community remain our top priority as the spread of COVID-19 continues to impact people and businesses nationwide.

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CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

SHORT ANSWER: Full-time and seasonal Florida residents who suffer from an eligible medical condition. To qualify for medical marijuana in Florida, a patient must: Be diagnosed by a certified physician with a qualifying condition. Have permanent or temporary residency in the state of Florida. Crohn’s Disease. Multiple Sclerosis.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2019

The City Council passed the bill in April by a vote of 40-4, and it became law on May 10, 2019, with an effective date of May 10, 2020. The statute also excludes positions for which testing is required under applicable law or regulation, including, for example, regulations promulgated by the Department of Transportation.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2019

On June 25, 2019, Illinois Governor J. Pertinent to employers, the law amends the state’s Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act (which makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against employees for use of “lawful products”) to include any product that is “legal under state law” — including cannabis pursuant to the Cannabis Act.

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TheAnswerPage

JANUARY 11, 2022

As a result, state medical marijuana rules and regulations have focused on the demands of the public without putting significant emphasis on the scientific data or the ability of the medical community to support and care for medical marijuana patients. Published 2019 May 6. Gardiner KM, Singleton JA, Sheridan J, Kyle GJ, Nissen LM.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 22, 2019

In a series of posts, we’re going to cover the highlights of each agency’s permanent rules so that you know what big changes to expect during 2019. within 10 calendar days of the change; and a licensee shall notify the [MCSB] through [the state’s online system] of any change in the list of financial interest holders.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Guam became the first US territory to send a bill legalizing the adult-use of marijuana to the governor’s desk in 2019. Governor Jim Justice (R) of West Virginia signed legislation into law that allows financial institutions to provide banking services related to the state’s medical marijuana program. CA resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

248). (h) A court also may order a person convicted pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, to participate in a supervised visitation program as either a condition of probation or a form of community service, giving preference to those who were under the age of 21 at the time of the offense. 39:4-50.16 52:14B-1 et seq.)

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 28, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. May 2, 2019. Thirty-three states and the District of Columbia have enacted medical marijuana programs. The Department of Defense makes no exceptions for active or reserve duty personnel for medical marijuana use, even if such use is legal under applicable state laws.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2019

Americans for Safe Access released its 2018-2019 State-of-the-State report examining state laws and regulations surrounding Patient Rights and Civil Protection from Discrimination, Access to Medicine, Ease of Navigation, Functionality of the Programs, and Consumer Safety and Provider Requirements.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

Instead, adult-use dispensaries in the state are proving the system works by checking IDs as required by state law. The study , entitled “What is the likelihood that underage youth can obtain marijuana from licensed recreational marijuana outlets in California, a state where recreational marijuana is legal?”

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 27, 2022

As of July 2022, 38 states have legalized the medical use of cannabis to differing degrees. Each jurisdiction has its own criteria regarding what conditions cannabis can be prescribed for, in what amounts, and the process for issuing medical marijuana licenses. How Does Federal Law Affect Immigration? By Raymond Lahoud.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 9, 2021

Sales of delta-8 THC products pose a competitive threat to licensed and regulated cannabis manufacturers and retailers, because delta-8 makers don’t have to abide by the costly quality control and safety standards imposed upon licensed companies. In 2019, a similar boom swept through America’s illicit weed market. Cannabis Council.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Laws protecting patients and their providers vary from state to state and, in some cases, may vary from county to county. Many individuals choose to break outdated state laws that do not account for medical use or their access. Dispensaries are adopting in-store surveillance systems to protect profits.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 17, 2019

When the first physical stores opened six months later in April 2019, legal recreational cannabis sales in the province more than doubled online sales from the previous two months. The new law rolled out first with dried cannabis and low-concentration cannabis oils. alcoholic beverages, caffeine, and tobacco).

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