Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

Smith on August 25, 2021. Seyfarth Synopsis: In the first six months of 2021, several states legalized marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes, including New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and New Mexico. What rights do Connecticut employers have if they have a drug-free workplace policy?

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. Below are some highlights of what happened in 2021. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older. Connecticut.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The mission of the United Cannabis Business Association is to establish a comprehensive, statewide cannabinoid policy. It is in that same spirit that UCBA has spent the last three years advocating for responsible consumable hemp policy. Such a policy includes equal safety testing requirements to protect public health.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 28, 2022

There’s no mention of lawful commerce, just commerce, which leaves the door open for FTC enforcement against state-legal marijuana businesses. And when it comes to cannabis and public policy, the FTC is much closer to the NLRB than, let’s say, the IRS. CBD consumer safety enforcement. Read that again.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2021

Mapping Psychedelic Drug Policy Reform. As the psychedelic renaissance contributes to a swelling pool of safety and efficacy data pertaining to the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelic medicine, many localities—particularly in North America—are revising their legal frameworks. Last updated: July 4th, 2021.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

As we previously reported , on February 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed three separate cannabis reform bills into law ( NJ A21 , NJ A 1897 , and NJ A5342/NJ S3454 ), formally legalizing the use and possession of recreational marijuana in the Garden State. Here’s a round-up of the most recent developments: New Laws.

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Veriheal

JULY 25, 2023

Currently, 23 states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, including California, Massachusetts, Arizona, and Washington, D.C. Also, the medical use of cannabis is legal in more than 36 states. The positivity rates in 2021 and 2022 were more than 30%, the highest since the all-time low in 2010-2012. in 2021 and 4.3%

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Which countries have been taking steps towards medical marijuana (MMJ) legalization that could potentially be finalized in 2021 or shortly after? Image by RexMedlen on Pixabay : Medical marijuana laws in 2021 will differ considerably around the world. Medical Marijuana Legalization Around The World.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 6, 2023

It stopped operating in February 2021. The Canadian company’s sole business is cannabis growth and sale, which is legal under Canadian law. In stark contrast to the trend, the Court went on to write that Congress did not adopt a “zero tolerance” policy for any illegality. brand, also known as “Lowell Farms.”

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2021

Connecticut has become the 19 th state to legalize recreational marijuana use by adults. Governor Ned Lamont signed the Act Concerning Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-use Cannabis on June 22, 2021. Employers must put such policies in writing and make them available to employees and prospective employees.

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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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Veriheal

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Let’s take a look at how businesses are parting ways with traditional “cannabis tests” as well as how legal access leads to fair employment opportunities for consumers alike. At that time, illicit substances were perceived as a significant threat to both workplace productivity and safety.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Here’s what they are saying… More evidence is emerging that crash rates go up when states legalize recreational use and retail sales of marijuana. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Results: Legalization of the recreational use of marijuana was associated with a statistically significant 6.6% THE REPORT.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

This is how Manzuri saw 2021 through the prism of California & Cannabis. Though it wasn’t quite THE year we may have hoped for in cannabis news (hello, federal legalization?!), This year our office wrote about the various legislative and policy changes – We break down 2021’s highlights below. What a year!

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 20, 2022

AUGUSTA – Today, the State of Maine’s Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) released a report examining how cannabis consumption, market dynamics, and health outcomes vary by geographic region, cannabis market, and other variables. The survey was conducted in partnership with Advocates for Human Potential Inc.,

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 3, 2022

Seyfarth Synopsis : Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. Below are some highlights of what happened in 2021. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2021

The Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics at Harvard Law School is engaged in a three-year initiative to examine the ethical, legal, and social implications of psychedelics research, commerce, and therapeutics. The Project on Psychedelics Law and Regulation (POPLAR). Background. The Project.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 8, 2022

The latest Gallup poll shows that 68% of Americans support cannabis legalization. As a result, other employers may be pondering whether to change their approach to an increasingly popular drug that is legal for medicinal or recreational use in most states. Safety is an important consideration.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Specifically, the FSA is giving the CBD industry until March 31, 2021 to submit valid novel food authorization applications to ensure these products meet specific safety standards. Following the March 31, 2021 deadline, only products for which a valid application has been submitted will be allowed to remain on the market.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2021

.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Travelers Institute , the public policy division of The Travelers Companies, Inc. The webinar series, which launched in 2020, will be hosted by Joan Woodward, President of the Travelers Institute and Executive Vice President of Public Policy at Travelers. 22 – “High Risk? About the Travelers Institute.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 6, 2022

Washington, DC: Legal marijuana states generated more revenue from retail cannabis sales than they did from alcohol sales, according to data provided by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP). Additional information is available from NORML’s fact sheet, ‘ Marijuana Regulation: Impact on Health, Safety, Economy.’.

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NORML

MARCH 5, 2020

A supermajority of Virginians have for many years opposed the continued criminalization of personal possession, and the legislature has finally taken action to turn public opinion into public policy,” said NORML Development Director Jenn Michelle Pedini, who also serves as the executive director of the state affiliate, Virginia NORML.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 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

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 July 18, 2022.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Marijuana use in the United States is increasing as more states legalize its medical and recreational use. This substance needs to be addressed as part of all workplace motor vehicle safety programs. This substance needs to be addressed as part of all workplace motor vehicle safety programs. Update your policies as needed.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The National Safety Council (NSC), America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate, released results of a survey conducted as part of an ongoing effort to assess the risks of cannabis in the workplace and the results are clear: employers must do more to educate and protect their workers. ET : Cannabis and Safety. 11 , 10:30 a.m.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

Senator Liz Krueger to Detail ‘Nation-Leading’ Model for Cannabis Legalization at Major Summit This September. The MRTA’s enactment in March this year will see legal sales of cannabis in New York begin some time in 2022. The New Capital of Cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2021

The Cannabis Freedom Alliance (CFA) will take this opportunity to provide you each month with relevant news, policy, and legislative updates on how CFA and its members are marching towards the goal of ending cannabis prohibition. Pursuing a tax regime that allows legal cannabis to compete with and ultimately eliminate the illicit market.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2022

Legalizing cannabis for adults has been a wise investment. Since 2014 when sales began in Colorado and Washington, legalization policies have provided states a new revenue stream to bolster budgets and fund important services and programs. As of December 2021, states reported a combined total of $10.4 Colorado (pop.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 8, 2021

The Social Equity Council itself was created as part of a comprehensive cannabis legalization package that was passed into law by state lawmakers just months ago, in June of 2021 , and as of now 3 of its 15 members are yet to be appointed. Nonetheless, having a quorum present today, the Council was able to convene and conduct business.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. The analysis explores barriers to access, civil protections, affordability, health and social equity, and product safety, as well as penalties for detrimental policies. ASA examines medical cannabis law efficacy.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Virginia cannabis law went into effect on July 1, 2021, and in a little over two months since that starting date, the county of Richmond has experienced a shocking decrease in cannabis-related arrests. . A lot of folks believe that as of July 1, 2021, the possession and use of marijuana is legal within the Commonwealth.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 14, 2023

The directive from Mastercard underscores the contradictory landscape of cannabis laws in the United States, where cannabis is legal for medicinal and recreational use in most states yet remains illegal under federal law. However, this rigid federal stance contrasts starkly with state-level policies.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

Marijuana was once again one of the hottest legislative topics across the nation in 2021, and while some states’ new legislation provided greater protections to employers with drug-free and/or zero-tolerance policies, others took a more employee-friendly approach. Law 15-2021 went into effect immediately. Ashley Bobo.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 4, 2021

On April 28, 2021, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney signed Bill No. Nevada prohibits employers from taking adverse action against applicants who test positive for marijuana, with exceptions for, among other jobs, safety-sensitive positions and motor vehicle drivers who are subject to testing under state or federal law.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 28, 2021

In February 2021, the Church of the Eagle and Condor (“ CEC ”) and the Chacruna Institute joined forces to initiate the Ayahuasca Religious Freedom Initiative (“Initiative”). On March 16, 2021, lawyers for CEC and Chacruna simultaneously filed Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) requests on U.S. Chacruna report.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 21, 2022

Our final 2021 looking back and looking forward episode. Founding member of the National Cannabis Industry Association, Lifetime Investor member of the ArcView Group, and sustaining member of Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) and Americans for Safe Access (ASA). In order of appearance. Anthony Coniglio New Lake Partners.

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