Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

how alcohol consumption isn’t legislated in the same way. Robert Singer (R-Ocean), would amend the state’s recreational marijuana law to ban cannabis consumption for any employee who operates heavy machinery or uses weapons, or whose use of cannabis would “put the public at risk.” It’s funny (not ha!

Consumption 52

Consumption Legislation Programs Concentrates 52

Veriheal

MAY 18, 2023

The Prevalence and Impact of Cigarette Smoking in the United States Cigarette smoking remains a significant public health concern in the United States, despite the decline in tobacco use in recent years. were current cigarette smokers in 2019. million people) in the U.S.

Cannabinoids 85

Cannabinoids CBD Research and Development Treatment 85

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

MARCH 9, 2022

In states where medical consumption is legal but not recreational use, expect courts to be less forgiving about using pot in front or around children. The legal landscape for parents who smoke weed is changing and will likely continue to change as marijuana becomes legalized in more states. 1] Burggren, A. Shirazi, A.,

Digestion 98

Digestion Consumption Cannabis Recreational 98

NORML

JANUARY 4, 2019

Happy New Year and welcome to the first Weekly Legislative Roundup of 2019! Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Don Young (R-AK) re-introduced the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act, which protects those engaged in state-lawful medical marijuana programs from federal prosecution. MA resident?

Legislation 128

Legislation Clinical Trials Research and Development Access 128

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The more wide-ranging bill (H 174/S 72), which a spokesperson said is a priority for House Speaker Ron Mariano, addresses aspects of state laws that cannabis regulators and industry entrepreneurs have been increasingly vocal about taking issue with. “For Source: [link].

Seed-To-Sale 52

Seed-To-Sale Consumption Compliance Compliance 52

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Regulate Nationally : The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act of 2019 (HR 420) seeks to deschedule cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, thus permitting state governments to regulate these activities as they see fit. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take. Update : SB 864 is scheduled for a public hearing in the Senate on 2/26.

Legislation 181

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 181

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

.” Had the public intended to alter the laws and policies regarding possession of cannabis in prison settings, they would have stated so explicitly, the court ruled. Further, it would make no sense that voters would wish to continue to criminalize the consumption of cannabis in prison, yet allow inmates to legally posses it.

Law 97

Law Policy Decriminalization Recreational 97

NORML

MAY 3, 2019

Governor Larry Hogan (R) of Maryland also signed industrial hemp production legislation into law. At a more local level, members of Las Vegas, Nevada’s city council approved legislation to allow cannabis consumption lounges. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of social consumption sites. AL resident?

Legislation 168

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 168

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2022

The American Medical Association developed a policy statement 2 in 2019 encouraging health systems to “not recommend patient use of non-FDA approved cannabis or cannabis derived products within healthcare facilities until such time as federal laws or regulations permit its use.” 1 See [link] and [link]. 2 [link]. 3 [link].

Research and Development 98

Research and Development Policy Patients Compliance 98

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. [xiv] would still restrict all forms of consumption in prison, not just smoking.

Consumption 75

Consumption Decriminalization Law Safety 75

NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. Legislation is pending to allow licensed on-site cannabis consumption. Legislation is pending to allow licensed on-site cannabis consumption. Update : H.

Legislation 192

Legislation Access Patients THC 192

Veriheal

OCTOBER 27, 2020

2019 came around, and Robert found himself in a coma for many days. Later in 2019, he found himself suffering from severe symptoms of insomnia and anxiety that led to him having a psychiatric evaluation issued by the NYPD. He received a random drug test on September 5th of 2019. Suspension Despite Proper Procedure.

Chronic Pain 103

Chronic Pain Cannabis Conditions Medicine 103

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

When House Bill 19-1234 and House Bill 19-1230 were signed into law on May 29, 2019, allowing for marijuana delivery and marijuana hospitality licenses, no one thought it would take two years to implement. Ordinance Repealing the Cannabis Consumption Pilot Program. Ordinance Repealing the Cannabis Consumption Pilot Program.

Marijuana 76

Marijuana Consumption Retail Business 76

NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

2019 was a record year for marijuana reform, with more NORML chapters holding lobby days than ever before. With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Memphis NORML Lobby Day.

Legislation 130

Legislation Decriminalization Patients Policy 130

SpeedWeed

JULY 5, 2021

Political jockeying has complicated the timeline further, and given how badly New Yorkers want to buy legal weed, these delays could prove frustrating for the state’s residents. So there’s a chance that Native communities — who are not bound by state law — will be the first places to buy legal weed.

Seed-To-Sale 52

Seed-To-Sale Legalization Dispensary Agriculture 52

The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 13, 2019

Other CBD products, however, are still subject to various state law regulations as well as the U.S. Currently, the FDA treats CBD products aimed at human or animal consumption as drugs and therefore they cannot be distributed without prior approval or a rulemaking exception (more on this below). FDA’s Enforcement Efforts.

CBD 80

CBD Food Seed-To-Sale Wellness and Beauty 80

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The first person to investigate the purported effects of cannabis consumption was Fiorello H. In 1944, the La Guardia Committee report studying the issue of cannabis consumption in New York was released. What did pass in 2019 was a handful of marijuana decriminalization measures. Marijuana legislation main driving forces.

Marijuana 59

Marijuana Consumption Dispensary Vaping 59

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 18, 2019

DiPisa on March 15, 2019. After months of uncertainty and delay, the Governor and state legislative leaders have reached an agreement on a package of bills to legalize the adult use and sale of cannabis, expand the medical marijuana program and reform the expungement process for prior cannabis convictions in the State of New Jersey.

Legalization 45

Legalization Packaging Dispensary Legislation 45

NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Legislation is pending, AB 1465, that would allow licensing of cannabis consumption cafés and lounges in California. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of cannabis consumption lounges. Update : AB 1465 was heard in the Assembly Appropriations Committee on 5/16/19. CA resident? ME resident? NV resident?

Legislation 139

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 139

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 29, 2020

In light of these legislative changes, we are presenting a 50-state series analyzing how each jurisdiction treats hemp-derived cannabidiol (Hemp CBD). Before the enactment of HB 3449 in March 28, 2019, the cultivation of hemp was strictly limited in South Carolina. Today we turn to South Carolina.

Hemp 54

Hemp CBD Agriculture Food 54

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2020

The selected companies offer interactive programs, either live or online, that provide instruction on: Operating in accordance with state laws, regulations and local rules. In October, the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) gave four companies, including Cannabis Trainers, the greenlight to begin training. Read the full article.

Compliance 59

Compliance Compliance Programs Seed-To-Sale 59

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 6, 2019

Other states have grappled with whether to allow any smokable hemp products. Here is a non-exhaustive list of some states that address the issue of smokable hemp: In June 2019, Louisiana’s Governor signed House Bill 491 into law which states that “[n]o person shall process or sell [a]ny part of hemp for inhalation.”

Hemp 73

Hemp Seed-To-Sale Packaging Agriculture 73

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

At the time of writing, nineteen states, plus the District of Columbia and Guam, have also legalised recreational cannabis consumption. 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

Recreational 52

Recreational Safety Cannabis Law 52

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

MARCH 25, 2019

Los Angeles CBD lawyers can explain that overlapping federal and state laws have created substantial confusion among restauranteers about what’s legal and what’s not. The revised version of the bill would indicate this but also that foods and drinks containing CBD hemp are safe for consumption by both humans and animals.

Food 40

Food CBD Pets Hemp 40

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 5, 2020

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) will not grant such protection for marks that cover goods and/or services that are a violation of federal law, regardless of whether the activities associated with the goods or services is legal under state law. United States. See 37 C.F.R.

Hemp 59

Hemp Cannabis Food Recreational 59

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 24, 2019

I wrote that AB-228 didn’t go quite far enough under California law to allow CBD, and would have no effect on the FDA’s position—so ultimately it doesn’t look like that version of AB-228 would really change very much in California. The reference to being “adulterated” came from state law which was not even the basis for the FAQs.

Food 85

Food CBD Hemp Extraction 85

Canna Law Blog

APRIL 19, 2020

In light of these legislative changes, we are presenting a 50-state series analyzing how each jurisdiction treats hemp-derived cannabidiol (Hemp CBD). On June 10, 2019, Texas enacted House Bill (HB) 1325 , now codified at V.T.C.A., Today we turn to Texas. Health & Safety Code § 443.001 et seq.,

Hemp 53

Hemp CBD Retail Agriculture 53

NORML

MAY 31, 2019

Governor Jared Polis (D) of Colorado signed multiple cannabis reform bills into law that regulate cannabis delivery services and social consumption spaces, and reduce criminal penalties for the possession of large quantities of cannabis. Legislation is pending, AB 132, to protect cannabis consumers from employment discrimination.

Legislation 111

Legislation Access Banking Hemp 111

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.

Legislation 45

Legislation State Laws Conditions Law 45

Canna Law Blog

MAY 10, 2019

On Wednesday, May 8, 2019, Denver, Colorado announced a pass result for Initiated Ordinance 301 , becoming the first U.S. The law will effectively make it the lowest possible enforcement priority and prohibit the expenditure of resources to arrest adults ages 21+ from consuming or possessing psilocybin mushrooms only.

Decriminalization 70

Decriminalization CBD Food Law 70

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 27, 2019

That brings us to a story that almost perfectly encapsulates the turmoil of 2019, as well as the high price people will pay for the perception of authenticity. has elevated the perception of cannabis consumption with its sophisticated packaging and best selling products. Says it all really. Who is Lowell Farms/Lowell Herb Co./Lowell

Seed-To-Sale 64

Seed-To-Sale Food Agriculture Compliance 64

NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Activists in Oregon have filed a 2020 ballot initiative with the Secretary of State that, if approved, would allow social cannabis consumption sites and protect consumers from employment discrimination. Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed legislation into law to restore patients’ right to smoke medical cannabis.

Legislation 139

Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 139

SpeedWeed

JUNE 13, 2021

Legalizing cannabis in Nevada back in 2017 instantly posed an issue to the state’s tourism industry: While visitors could legally buy weed, but due to regulations limiting consumption to private residences, tourists usually don’t have places to legally get high. All of that is about to change, however. View original article.

Consumption 52

Consumption Legislation Retail Dispensary 52

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Young & Craig Simonsen on November 26, 2019. POSTED IN EMPLOYMENT LAW. The Illinois General Assembly passed SB 1557 , revising the language of the Recreational Cannabis Law to reduce but not completely eliminate employer liabilities. By Condon McGlothlen , Adam R.

Recreational 59

Recreational Law Policy Legalization 59

The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 18, 2019

The Legalization Act specifically allows Illinois employers to enforce “reasonable zero tolerance or drug free workplace policies, or employment policies concerning drug testing, smoking, consumption, storage, or use of cannabis in the workplace or while on call provided that the policy is applied in a nondiscriminatory manner.”

Recreational 60

Recreational Law Policy Marijuana 60

The Herb Collective

JANUARY 3, 2019

They are also tested for potency as well as having labels that state the level of CBD, THC, and other active compounds. The state has also placed limits on how much THC/CBD can be in some cannabis products. Until the rules change, this is how California looks heading into 2019.

Law 51

Law Marijuana Recreational Business 51

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2019

In April 2019 Thurston filed a class action lawsuit in California against Koi CBD, suing it for violations of California State Unfair Competition and Consumer Legal Remedies Laws and the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law. She lost her job as a result.

Law 40

Law Clinical Trials CBD Edibles 40