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 Original Legalization Bill As Enacted. Return-to-duty drug testing raised similar issues, typically detecting off duty drug use during a leave.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This guide aims to provide an in-depth exploration of medical marijuana laws in the USA, offering insights into the regulations, the legal status of medical marijuana, the differences between federal and state laws, patient rights, dispensary regulations, and much more.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Recreational marijuana use is legal under Nevada state law. But could recreational marijuana use jeopardize an employee’s employment? Nevada voters voted to legalize recreational marijuana use effective January 1, 2017. The law decriminalized recreational marijuana when used in compliance with Nevada law.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 17, 2019

A petition has been filed in an effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Oklahoma. State Question 806 , filed on Dec. 12, would add an amendment to the Constitution, which would generally legalize, regulate and tax marijuana for people aged 21 and older under state law. OKLAHOMA CITY —. Source: [link].

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Cannabis Chronicles

JUNE 20, 2019

WASHINGTON — The Democratic-controlled House has voted to block the Justice Department from interfering with states that have legalized marijuana for recreational use. Although 11 states have legalized marijuana for personal use, possessing and selling the drug remains a federal offense. Cory Gardner, R-Colo.,

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CannaMD

MAY 6, 2020

Just like using medical marijuana in residential apartments , traveling with cannabis comes down to federal versus state law. Since federal law supersedes state law, this also means that taking cannabis across state lines (even if both states permit medical marijuana use) is illegal. CALIFORNIA.

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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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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2021

There are basically two levels of legalized cannabis: medical and recreational. Some states with recreational use may be willing to sell recreational cannabis to out-of-state patients with medical marijuana cards, while others may allow you to visit medical dispensaries. California. Connecticut. Massachusetts.

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

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Cannabis Chronicles

JULY 2, 2019

The Clark County Council voted 3-2 to lift its ban on recreational cannabis businesses in unincorporated areas of the county at its Tuesday evening meeting. Recreational sales can begin in unincorporated areas of Clark County as early as Jan. Both Vancouver and Battle Ground allow recreational marijuana businesses.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 15, 2022

The state has introduced a new program to compensate Maine cities and towns for costs they incur when opting to permit recreational, adult-use cannabis businesses. A state law passed earlier this year grants reimbursement for many municipal expenses associated with the opt-in process. To access the portal, click here.

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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. 1,” Village President Beverly Sussman said.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 20, 2019

Following closely on the heels of a similar law in New York City, effective January 1, 2020, it will be unlawful for Nevada employers to reject a job applicant who tests positive for cannabis on a pre-employment drug test. Implications for Employers.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 13, 2019

Pritzker is expected to sign a comprehensive recreational cannabis bill. 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.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 30, 2022

1206 during Pennsylvania’s 2020-2021 legislative session, is designed to protect registered medical cannabis patients from receiving a wrongful D.U.I. Bartolotta has been working on this piece of legislation since 2020. Pennsylvania is one of 33 states that apply a “zero tolerance” DUI policy. Senate Bill No.

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WeedAdvisor

JUNE 27, 2019

According to Vox : “Illinois’s marijuana legalization law will allow recreational possession and sales starting on January 1, 2020, creating a new system of taxes and regulations. Adults 21 and older will be allowed to possess and buy cannabis, although tourists in Illinois will be allowed to buy less than state residents.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 16, 2020

Senate approved bill to fix glitches in state’s hemp law. Why 2020 legalization failed in the Sunshine State. Idaho to remain 1 of 2 states to keep hemp production illegal. Budding recreational industry off to a slow start. Recreational Pot Gets Win-Lose In Detroit On Election Day.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 21, 2019

Eleven of those states — Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington — and the District of Columbia have adopted laws legalizing marijuana for recreational use.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

MARCH 9, 2022

As marijuana is legalized in more states with each election, it is becoming an increasingly common substance to use – both recreationally and medically. 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 Side.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

Ryan was formerly the Chief Accounting Officer for Grown Rogue since September 1, 2020. The Company is indirectly involved in the manufacture, possession, use, sale and distribution of cannabis in the recreational cannabis marketplace in the United States through its indirect operating subsidiaries. DISCLAIMER.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

Village President David Stewart said state law mandates cities must establish such ordinances before Oct. Recreational Cannabis sales tax approved in Homewood. Homewood officials approve a 3 percent tax on the sale of recreational marijuana at the Sept. The state law goes into effect on Jan. Beginning Jan.

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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.

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WeedAdvisor

OCTOBER 26, 2019

Judging by recent opinion polls, Florida could soon be the next state to fully legalize recreational marijuana. Key Issue in 2020. . In fact, there are currently three different active petitions to legalize recreational cannabis in the state. Intense Pressure. .

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 23, 2020

Date Amazon AWS contacted : January 7, 2020. Date database closed : January 14, 2020. Cannabis dispensaries have to collect large quantities of sensitive information in order to comply with state laws. Date Amazon AWS contacted : January 7, 2020. Date database closed : January 14, 2020.

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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. That doesn’t mean it is without problems.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2019

Even states that allow pre-employment testing, like Oklahoma, have certain provisions that bar employers from refusing to hire applicants solely because of a positive result. Recreational and Medical Marijuana Laws Increase Employer Obligations. Similar to the U.S. Source: [link].

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SMPL

JUNE 26, 2019

Illinois became the 11th state in the U.S. to legalize recreational marijuana on Tuesday after Governor J.B. Legal recreational marijuana sales will begin in Illinois on January 1, 2020. to legalize recreational marijuana. New York state legislators failed to agree on where the $1.7

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 19, 2021

The Company is indirectly involved in the manufacture, possession, use, sale and distribution of cannabis in the recreational and medicinal cannabis marketplaces in the United States through its subsidiary Cana Nevada Corp. Local state laws where Cana Nevada Corp.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Wait a minute, you live in Colorado where recreational marijuana use is legal. 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. Surely the company does not test for marijuana.

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Otherside Farms

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

While federal marijuana legalization is still pending, an increased number of states have legalized this drug for recreation and medicinal use. 91% favor medicinal marijuana, while 60% are pushing for medical and recreational marijuana legalization. Which States Are Onboard With Marijuana Legalization Trend? Connecticut.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

She also stated the raid may have been retaliatory, due to her participation in legislative efforts to authorize and monitor the growth of hemp in the state. Law 360 (sub. hemp farmer sues state, police officer for raid based on false information. Law 360 (sub. 2020, MMJ says. Law 360 (sub.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 21, 2021

To many outsiders, the United States would appear to have complex laws when it comes to certain areas. Not only is there federal law but there are also state laws, and sometimes they seem to conflict and contradict each other. In 2020, they decriminalized possession of small amounts of hard drugs.

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Veriheal

MARCH 31, 2022

It’s clear that the governors in both states have been feeding false promises to prospective consumers, all of whom are still enduring a tedious wait to legally purchase recreational bud. Phil Murphy stated that adult-use cannabis sales will start “within weeks.” New Jersey Gov. ” Meanwhile, on Feb.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 30, 2022

In California, where recreational cannabis is legal, edible products are capped at 10 milligrams per serving and 100 per package. Minnesota legalized food and drink containing enough THC to get some consumers high through a bill aimed at changing state law on the sale and consumption of cannabis products. Bill sponsor Rep.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

“With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It Prior to 2020, very few states provided alternative accessibility methods, like delivery and curbside pickup, for cannabis patients.

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