The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The Illinois General Assembly passed SB 1557 , revising the language of the Recreational Cannabis Law to reduce but not eliminate employer liabilities. As we previously blogged, the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act will legalize recreational cannabis for Illinois adults starting January 1, 2020.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Phil Murphy signed into law a package of bills that create the rules and regulations regarding the state’s legal cannabis industry. The new laws follow last November’s statewide vote to legalize cannabis for all adults. For a full guide to cannabis laws in New Jersey, see Leafly’s guide to marijuana in New Jersey.

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Cannabis Law Report

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. With the January 1, 2020 deadline approaching, Illinois business community representatives raised numerous concerns with lawmakers.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

Governor Kate Brown (D) signed legislation into law to to automatically conduct a review of past misdemeanor cannabis convictions, and to “set aside” offenses that are no longer a crime under state law. Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. California.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Earlier this month, Governor Pritzker signed into law SB 1557 , revising the Recreational Cannabis Law to expand permissible marijuana testing and related adverse action. The Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (410 ILCS 705) (the “Legalization Act”) legalizes recreational cannabis for Illinois adults starting January 1, 2020.

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NORML

JANUARY 4, 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. Click here to email your member of Congress and urge them to join the Cannabis Caucus. MA resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 30, 2022

Under the new law, products containing no more than 0.3% Edible cannabis products containing the ingredient that gets users high will be legal in Minnesota when a new law goes into effect Friday, July 1. Under the new law, products containing no more than 0.3% Bill sponsor Rep.

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 2, 2020

3, 2020 Americans will elect a new president- or re-elect the present President of the United States. And others are looking for significant distinctions to support cannabis law changes. A patient or a leisure seeker should be mindful of the cannabis laws, otherwise your trip to paradise might end up in a nightmare.

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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. Committee advancing marijuana cafe, host agreement bill .

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

At a more local level, city council members in Springfield, Illinois approved the state’s first marijuana consumption space. Update : HB 1089 is scheduled for a public hearing in the House Business Affairs & Labor Committee at 1:30 on 2/19/2020 in Room LSB-A. CO resident? MD resident? New Hampshire. VA resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 15, 2022

A state law passed earlier this year grants reimbursement for many municipal expenses associated with the opt-in process. In June, the OCP released a report that showed 64% of cannabis accessed for consumption among past-month cannabis users in Maine is now coming from a regulated, legal source.

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The Herb Collective

APRIL 29, 2019

So, what should you know about California’s marijuana laws, and how do they impact on you? The laws have said that it’s here in the long-term. Although THC infused candy bars and other individual products don’t have to be child-resistant yet, that’s on its way too by 1st January 2020. Here, we take a look at the important facts.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2022

In The Weeds welcomes the new year, as well as a number of new cannabis laws and policies taking effect around the country in 2022. Below is a list of state law updates to look forward to this year. 1, out-of-state medical marijuana patients may access Arkansas’ program to purchase cannabis for up to 90 days.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

Legislation is pending, House Bill 550, to expand the state’s marijuana decriminalization law. This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. IA resident? Update : H. MA resident? Update : H.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2019

About a year ago, we were the first law firm to report on the legality of manufactured cannabidiol (“CBD”)-infused alcoholic beverages. In addition, the state agency announced it would begin cracking down on the sale of CBD-infused alcoholic beverages manufactured in the state starting February 2020.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2019

To really understand the legal status of Hemp CBD in California, one should understand the state’s stance on “cannabis” The term “cannabis” is a legally defined term that means the Cannabis sativa L. Notably, the Sherman Law prohibits selling “adulterated” food. plant with more than.3%

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

By: Rachel Gillette , Partner and Chair of the Cannabis Law Group. On Tuesday, the first cannabis café in the United States opened in West Hollywood. Due to the current state laws regarding cannabis and the FDA’s position on hemp-infused food products, no infused dishes will be served. The law will go into effect in 2020.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

MARCH 9, 2022

However, even though it is legal in your state, you should know about your state’s laws for driving while high, what it means for levels of intoxication, and amounts that you can own without a dispensary license. Since weed is still illegal federally, all states have different levels for use while driving. 2] Emoto, J.,

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SpeedWeed

JULY 16, 2021

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Law enforcement arrested 131 people during a 10-day operation last month in Southern California. . More than 400 law enforcement personnel from city, county, state and federal agencies seized $1.2 billion of retail sales in 2020. Environmental Impacts. On July 8, Gov.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2019

About a year ago, we were the first law firm to report on the legality of manufactured cannabidiol (“CBD”)-infused alcoholic beverages. In addition, the state agency announced it would begin cracking down on the sale of CBD-infused alcoholic beverages manufactured in the state starting February 2020.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 13, 2019

Across the country, states are moving to legalize medical and recreational cannabis. In states that legalize recreational cannabis, employers and drug testing services have seen significant increases in positivity rates for cannabis metabolites. That same day, Illinois Governor Pritzker tweeted that he intends to sign the Act.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Activists in Mississippi have already collected thousands of signatures in hopes of qualifying a medical cannabis ballot initiative for the 2020 ballot. At a more local level, efforts are underway in Ann Arbor, Michigan to put a cannabis social use question before voters on the 2020 ballot. AZ resident? Connecticut. CT resident?

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Veriheal

JULY 17, 2023

Candidates of any age who have used cannabis are eligible within 12 months of their last consumption. Persons who have sold or manufactured cannabis in obedience to state laws while holding a ‘position of public responsibility’ are eligible for recruitment.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Even though 47 states have legalized cannabis for some forms of medical use , New York significantly falls behind its neighbors in terms of marijuana legislation. This guide will uncover key facts about recreational and medical marijuana use and the history of its laws in the state of New York. .

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SpeedWeed

JULY 5, 2021

So there’s a chance that Native communities — who are not bound by state law — will be the first places to buy legal weed. New York isn’t the only state whose Indian nations have taken the lead on marijuana sales. Two dozen applicants have thrown their hat into the ring since the new laws were announced on June 28th.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 11, 2021

Back in August 2020, the Drug Enforcement Administration (the “DEA”) released its Interim Final Rule (the “ IFR” ) in which the agency stated, in part, that “[a]ll synthetically derived tetrahydrocannabinols remain schedule I controlled substances.” State Legal Frameworks. Delta-8 THC Products. View original article.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 26, 2021

The decision means that thousands of patients in the Peach State will now finally be able to obtain medical marijuana oil, which has long been unavailable under the state’s medical marijuana law. This will be a significant and positive change for a state that has gone too long without a true medical program.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 19, 2020

HB 1325 tasked the Texas Department of Agriculture ( TDA ) with overseeing the cultivation of hemp and the Department of State Health Services ( DSHS ) with regulating the manufacture, sale and distribution of “consumable hemp products.”. So, as of the date of this post, the manufacture of “consumable hemp products” isn’t allowed in Texas.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 19, 2021

In addition to introducing consumers to the latest and greatest in the weed world, Miss Grass also offers a wealth of resources that educate on the history, science, and culture of cannabis—all in the spirit of conscious consumption. Local state laws where Cana Nevada Corp. Learn more at www.missgrass.com.

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Marijuana Seeds NL

APRIL 29, 2021

This difference not only allows delta 8 cannabis to slide by on a legal technicality but changes the effects of the cannabinoid upon consumption, too. Currently, CBD manufacturers are able to produce delta 8 cannabis products under the federal 2018 Farm Bill, negating individual state medical or recreational laws.

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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. Objective: Since 2012, 19 states and the District of Columbia have legalized the recreational use of marijuana for adults ages 21 and older. Marijuana use at any level can impair driving performance.

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

The committee memorandum has a great graphic of state marijuana laws – only three states allow no marijuana consumption in any form. And speaking of state laws, several jurisdictions are moving forward with some form of legalization.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 17, 2019

which aspects of the law are determined federally versus locally. which governmental bodies are responsible for regulating the law. What sets us apart from the rest of the world is that we’ve legalized cannabis for recreational use on a federal basis,” says Trina Fraser of Brazeau Seller Law (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada).

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

As the name suggests, the Farm Bill was mostly concerned with the cultivation of hemp, outlining how states, and Native American tribes, can regulate the process by having their plans approved by the U.S. Enforcement falls, for the most part, to states like New York, who have moved on their own to regulate hemp derived cannabinoids.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

At the state level, the North Dakota House of Representatives defeated a decriminalization bill on the House floor by a narrow 43-47 vote. On the same day, LegalizeND announced that they will try again with a 2020 legalization ballot initiative. Update : HB 2149 was approved by the Public Safety Committee on 2/20. AZ resident?

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Canna Care Docs

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The 2020 election brought big wins for cannabis, with all of the five state ballot initiatives regarding legalization passing. Across these states, in different parts of the US, the message was clear: people recognize the benefits of legalization and want access to cannabis in their communities. applied to cannabis sales.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2022

In addition, the licensees must execute a management agreement with a third-party operator to manage and operate the remaining facilities that the department will continue to permit in compliance with state law. The bill still must pass the New York State Assembly before it can be delivered to the governor and signed into law.

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