Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Buffalo Grove has yet to allow retail sales of recreational marijuana in the village, but it now has a tax in place if it becomes a reality next year. It’s the maximum amount allowed under state law. It’s the maximum amount allowed under state law.

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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2021

It may be tempting to drive across neighboring state lines with more cannabis-friendly laws. However, the number of states that will authorize qualified patients from out-of-state medical marijuana programs is still relatively small. . There are basically two levels of legalized cannabis: medical and recreational.

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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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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. Because applicants have not started working, applicant testing could only detect marijuana use outside the workplace.

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CannaMD

MAY 6, 2020

However, given rapidly evolving – and often complicated – laws surrounding medical marijuana, many patients feel overwhelmed. Is it okay to use legally purchased medical marijuana in states where it’s not legal? Can you use your medical marijuana card in different states? Possession Limit: 1 oz.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

The Illinois General Assembly passed SB 1557 , revising the language of the Recreational Cannabis Law to reduce but not completely eliminate employer liabilities. This created a potential cause of action for applicants who test positive on a for marijuana at the post-offer, pre-employment stage.

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WeedAdvisor

JUNE 27, 2019

In May Illinois sent a marijuana legalization bill to Governor J.B. On June 25 th , Pritzker signed the bill, officially making Illinois the 11 th state to legalize cannabis, and only the second state to pull this off through its legislature, according to Vox. Other states passed legalization through ballot initiatives.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2022

The cannabis company 1837 Craft Grow LLC had asked the court to modify lower court orders preventing the state from issuing the next round of licenses. The court did not comment on the request beyond stating that it was denied. By state law, Illinois was required to disperse up to 60 new craft marijuana growing licenses by Dec.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2019

In the last year, a record number of states have amended or enacted laws which regulate marijuana testing, accommodations, and use. Among these states, at least two states have specifically banned pre-employment testing of marijuana. Recreational and Medical Marijuana Laws Increase Employer Obligations.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 25, 2021

Federal cannabis prohibition and a culture of law enforcement antagonism has cut off access to medical marijuana for prisons, including in states where it is legal — and even long after inmates leave the prison walls. Marijuana is currently legal for medical use in 37 states. Rebekah Zemansky/Shutterstock).

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Marijuana has been a long-standing subject of controversy in the U.S 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. History of Marijuana Legislation in New York. Marijuana legislation main driving forces.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Maryland lawmakers to study legalizing recreational marijuana in 2020 with state law or by referendum. Leaders of Maryland’s General Assembly created a work group Tuesday to study legalizing recreational use of marijuana — a signal the legislature won’t pass legislation this year on the issue.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 8, 2020

On May 29, 2020, the Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed dismissal of an employee’s lawsuit against his former employer after it terminated him for refusing to submit to a reasonable suspicion drug test, even though his “bizarre” behavior could have been attributed to other causes. Employer Takeaways.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

Utica sets 3% marijuana sales tax. Village President David Stewart said state law mandates cities must establish such ordinances before Oct. 1 even if no marijuana is sold in the village or if the board decides not to allow such businesses. Recreational Cannabis sales tax approved in Homewood. Beginning Jan.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

s marijuana legalization and regulation law, the company is also moving into products containing higher levels of THC under the Encore brand, while Bravo Botanicals will continue as its hemp products label. Law 360 (sub. hemp farmer sues state, police officer for raid based on false information. Law 360 (sub.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 18, 2022

One might think that the recent uptick in the legalization of recreational marijuana usage would correlate with a decline in the arrests and seizures related to the leafy-green. According to recent data from the Drug Enforcement Administration , however, in 2021, federal law enforcement agents seized over 5.5

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

AUGUST 24, 2020

As we have previously reported , the city of Portland, Maine, has been the most prominent recent test case over municipalities seeking to favor their own residents in marijuana licensing. August 14, 2020 Order, Wellness Connection v. at 21-22 (internal quote and citations omitted).

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

There are portions of the Burton appeal that may inure to cannabis debtors’ benefit, however; the appellate panel wrote: The case law continues to evolve and few bright line rules have emerged from decisions published to date. “Why Marijuana Assets May Not Be Administered in Bankruptcy.” 23, 2020, No.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

For a full guide to cannabis laws in New Jersey, see Leafly’s guide to marijuana in New Jersey. New Jersey marijuana laws. 2020, New Jersey residents voted overwhelmingly to legalize the sale and consumption of cannabis for all adults. But the details of legalization were left up to state legislators.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 30, 2022

While Keystone State’s Medical Marijuana Program is booming with over 400 thousand active medical cannabis patients—Pennsylvania is primed to expand into an explosive adult-use market serving approximately 8.8 Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program. million residents aged 21 and up. 1,779 approved practitioners.

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CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Current Florida medical marijuana patient? Either way, it’s important you stay up to date with Florida’s rapidly evolving legal landscape: Can you use medical marijuana at work? Do different states recognize Florida medical cards? What law legalized medical marijuana in Florida? What about travel?

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 19, 2022

On August 17, the First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the the holding of the US District Court for the District of Maine that the residency requirements of Maine’s Medical Use Marijuana Act violate the Dormant Commerce Clause (“DCC”). The DCC and state cannabis regulations. Marijuana Businesses and the End of Prohibition.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Wait a minute, you live in Colorado where recreational marijuana use is legal. Surely the company does not test for marijuana. You are a law-abiding citizen and you should not be punished for what you do in your free time. However, it is expected that one does not have to worry about marijuana use in legalized states.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

MARCH 9, 2022

If you’re a marijuana user and a parent, you likely want to understand how smoking weed will affect any parental rights and responsibilities, as well as the social stigma that may come with being a parent who is open about it. Keep an eye out for any changes to the laws when it comes to weed, as they will likely affect you and your parenting.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

The Minnesota court’s decision was the most recent in a series of state court opinions finding that federal criminal law preempts state laws decriminalizing the possession and use of medical cannabis in the context of workers’ compensation. In Bourgoin v. Twin Rivers Paper Co., 5] Similarly, in Hager v.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 20, 2020

Dr. King was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. laws of the 20 th century, the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Day is a federal U.S. holiday marking the birthday of its eponymous civil rights hero.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 21, 2019

In a time where marijuana legalization is rapidly expanding, all employers should be reassessing their workplace drug testing policies to be sure they are in compliance with existing and soon to be effective state and local laws.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 23, 2020

Date Amazon AWS contacted : January 7, 2020. Date database closed : January 14, 2020. Our team identified an unsecured Amazon S3 bucket owned by THSuite that exposed sensitive data from multiple marijuana dispensaries around the US and their customers. Date Amazon AWS contacted : January 7, 2020.

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The Joint Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2019

First the first time since the start of marijuana prohibition many decades ago, marijuana sales will be legal in both Michigan and Illinois beginning January 1st. This is possible due to voter-approved initiatives which legalized the plant for recreational purposes for everyone 21 and older.

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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. Both adult-use (or recreational) and medicinal cannabis were legalized in South Dakota; Medicinal cannabis was approved in Mississippi; and adult-use initiatives passed in Arizona, Montana and New Jersey.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

JANUARY 14, 2020

California’s cannabis tourism may look a little different in 2020. That’s because the Golden state’s lawmakers recently closed a loophole with Assembly Bill 1810 , to prevent passengers from smoking or vaping cannabis products while inside moving vehicles. But the state law did extend exemptions for taxi, bus and limousine passengers.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 25, 2021

The most recent data shows that 98 percent of all positive drug screens in the first half of 2020 were for drugs and not alcohol. Over half, or 52 percent of the 40,433 tests came up positive for cannabis, which is currently legal in one form or another in most states. . But the FMCSA doesn’t care about state laws.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 1, 2020

In 2020, both medical marijuana (MMJ) and cannabidiol (CBD) are being mentioned in the media, in advertising, and in everyday conversation more than ever before. What Is Marijuana? Marijuana comes from the cannabis plant. A Brief History Of Marijuana. Marijuana was first made illegal in the United States in 1906.

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Veriheal

APRIL 5, 2022

The Illinois high court has rejected a request to permit further licensing for craft cannabis cultivators for the state’s adult-use marijuana program, which launched in January 2020. According to MJBizDaily projections, the recreational cannabis market in Illinois could generate $2.4 billion to $2.9

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Although several Southern states have enacted medical cannabis programs, no states have embraced recreational use of cannabis. This article reviews cannabis laws in effect in Southern states, cannabis laws that will go into effect in the future, and examines states that haven’t passed legislation legalizing cannabis.

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. The committee memorandum has a great graphic of state marijuana laws – only three states allow no marijuana consumption in any form. Cuomo’s bill introduced last month.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 17, 2020

United States: Ethical Issues For Attorneys Providing Services To The Cannabis Industry. 16 March 2020. Federalism and the current conflict between federal and state law. As of October 16, 2019, 34 states have legalized the medical the use of marijuana. by Scott O’Connell. Nixon Peabody.

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