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Maryland: Governor Vetoes Bill Shielding Marijuana-Related Convictions from Public View

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In a prepared statement, the Governor acknowledged that he was vetoing HB 83, along with several other criminal justice reform measures, because House lawmakers failed to pass a separate bill, the Violent Firearms Offenders Act of 2020. Maryland lawmakers adjourned the 2020 nearly three weeks early as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Two New State Laws Could Disrupt the Vapor Industry

Cannabis Law Report

On January 1, 2022, two new state laws will become effective in Illinois and Oregon and could cause significant disruption to the vapor industry. We provide background on the legislation and discuss the potential implications for the sales of vapor products in the respective states. By Azim Chowdhury & Taylor D.

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2020 California Cannabis Bill Round-Up

Canna Law Blog

The set-up is markedly different than the 2020 session, where there were over 30 cannabis-related bills. It’s admirable of California to make it official that financial institutions (and accountants) don’t commit any crimes under state law by virtue of servicing cannabis businesses. Nevertheless, here we are.

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The Week in Weed: April 10, 2020

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Nothing’s harder than keeping up with the changes in state laws as a result of the virus. In New Zealand , the Medicinal Cannabis Agency is now prepared to accept applications for business licenses. COVID-19 is not expected to interfere with the application process. handy dandy chart. and finally.

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Cannabis edibles containing psychoactive THC legal in Minnesota as of Friday

Cannabis Law Report

Under the new law, products containing no more than 0.3% Individual servings may not contain more than 5 milligrams of THC and a single package may not contain more than 50. 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.

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Relief for Cannabis Companies Amid the Coronavirus Crisis Is Unlikely

Cannabis Law Report

By Kayla Siam on March 20, 2020. With respect to cannabis specifically, SBA public affairs specialist Carol Chastang told Cannabis Business Times that “the SBA does not provide financial assistance to businesses that are illegal under federal law… even if the business is legal under local or state law.”.

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Do They Drug Test? | Cannabis Culture

SpeedWeed

At last, you get an acceptance call from your interviewer who lets you know that more information about the employment package will be emailed shortly. As you are scrolling through your employment package, you see the words “Pre-Employment Drug Test”, and your heart drops. You are ecstatic and your day has been made.