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Connecticut Becomes the 20th Jurisdiction to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

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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. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill that legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older.

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U.S. Secret Service Relaxes Past-Use Cannabis Policy for Applicants

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Secret Service (USSS) recently loosened its applicant drug use policy to be more accommodating to past cannabis consumers. Candidates of all ages can now apply to join the agency if they have abstained from marijuana for one year before applying. Cannabis is increasingly being legalized in many U.S.

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Connecticut Becomes the 20th Jurisdiction to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

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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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States Collect $3.7 Billion In Recreational Cannabis Tax Revenue In 2021 Says MPP Report

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Marijuana Moment Report Thus. States that have legalized marijuana for adult use collectively generated more than $3.7 billion in tax revenue from recreational cannabis sales in 2021, a report from the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) that was released on Wednesday found. Read full report.

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Recreational Cannabis in Ireland Is Making Progress

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Of Europe’s 44 countries, 27 countries allow for medical marijuana. But there is currently just one country that has legalized recreational cannabis: Malta. In 2021, Malta became the first EU member to allow adults to carry up to 7 grams and grow up to four plants at home. THC is considered marijuana. Like the U.S.

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Marijuana Laws Impacting Employers Spread Like a Weed in 2021: A Year in Review

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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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Upcoming Webinar: High Times in NJ: New Recreational Marijuana Law Limits Employers’ Options to Prevent Impairment

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TBT readers are invited to join Seyfarth Shaw LLP’s upcoming webinar, “High Times in NJ: New Recreational Marijuana Law Limits Employers’ Options to Prevent Impairment.” Wednesday, April 8, 2021. Recreational and medical marijuana laws are sweeping the nation. ” Register here. to 2:00 p.m.