The Blunt Truth

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. States show no signs of slowing down.

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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. States show no signs of slowing down. Mora & Frederick T. Email Tweet Like LinkedIn.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 8, 2022

Years ago, when states first stepped foot in this arena, the laws and some courts interpreting them allowed employers wide latitude in enforcing their drug-free workplace policies, such as in California and Colorado. Safety is an important consideration.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 17, 2021

Since that time, while California employers have enjoyed some comfort in the ability to enforce their workplace substance abuse policies, lawmakers have been making efforts to amend state law to provide more protections to marijuana users. On February 19, 2021, Assembly Member Quirk (D) introduced AB 1256.

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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. Connecticut will permit individuals 21 years of age and older to possess and use recreational cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 15, 2022

A state law passed earlier this year grants reimbursement for many municipal expenses associated with the opt-in process. The most important thing we can do is to try and ensure that Mainers who choose to use cannabis can do so in a well-regulated environment that safeguards public health and safety in the best way possible.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. 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 Pennsylvania State Rep.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 18, 2022

According to recent data from the Drug Enforcement Administration , however, in 2021, federal law enforcement agents seized over 5.5 billion, with states like Colorado and Oregon bringing in over $2.2 Nevertheless, the federal law and enforcement policy remained the same.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 11, 2022

An Oregon legislative task force established pursuant to HB 3000 (2021) and SB 1564 (2022) is developing policy proposals for 2023 relating to intoxicating cannabinoid products, illegal cannabis production, and water rights issues. Emphasis added by GLLG.).

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The bill would prohibit employers terminating an employee for the employee’s lawful off-duty activities that are lawful under state law even if those activities are not lawful under federal law, such as consuming cannabis. CO resident? NH resident? NH resident? NJ resident? New Mexico. Rhode Island.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

On April 16, 2021, Governor Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5372 (SB 5372), “An Act relating to hemp processor registration and a hemp extract certification into law.” SB 5372 went into effect on July 25, 2021, and creates a voluntary registration and certification program that hemp processors can opt-in to in the Evergreen State.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2021

On Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) released draft legislation titled the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act. The bill includes several provisions for additional research to investigate the impact of legalization on public health, driving safety, and similar areas.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

iii] The Act was originally intended for patients with intractable epilepsy and was expanded in 2019 and 2021 to include other physical and mental illnesses (cancer, multiple sclerosis, post-traumatic stress disorder). [iv] Health & Safety Code § 487.001 et seq. [iv] iv] Texas State Law Library – Cannabis and the Law – [link]. [v]

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

01 November 2021. While employers in the US transport industry are acutely aware of the effects COVID-19 has imposed over the last 18 months, another phenomenon has been making itself known: the ever-increasing tally of states and localities across the country legalising cannabis for medicinal and recreational purposes. by Keya C.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

Secretary of State, Georgia – SOS. Jun 9, 2021 – Closing Date. : Jun 16, 2021. This position is responsible for enforcing state laws, rules and regulations through application review, inspection and data reports, and regulatory compliance and enforcement. 47,000 a year. Full Job Description. Regulatory.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 24, 2022

United States District Court, E.D. 9/28/21) Slip Copy 2021 WL 4443180. This Motion to Dismiss action on behalf of Defendants, primarily El Dorado County law enforcement officials, was granted. State claims. Claims of liability against law enforcement officials and counties require specific factual showings.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Senator Ben Hueso (@SenBenHueso) July 29, 2021. Lawmakers approved a similar bill in 2019, but it was vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom who expressed concerns that it create a conflict between federal and state law. . This would go a long way to help hospital staff, security &, above all, patients.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Session of 2021 – 2022 Regular Session. Posted: July 26, 2021 12:18 PM. The United States Food and Drug Administration, based on the success of these studies, has granted a “Breakthrough Therapy” designation for use of psilocybin to treat depression, meaning it demonstrates substantial improvement over available treatments.

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TheAnswerPage

JANUARY 11, 2022

For example, most, if not all, states have legalized the use of medical marijuana to treat specific health conditions for which there is no or only poor quality clinical evidence of efficacy and safety. Nov 24 2021. Journal of Clinical Gynecology and Obstetrics, North Amer, 0 Nov 2021. link] -Accessed December 5, 2021.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 16, 2023

As within the broader scope of player health and safety, we want to ensure every treatment at our disposal clears the appropriate medical standard for wider use.” Nevada’s sports authorities have proposed a policy change that would prevent the punishment of athletes for possessing or using cannabis following state laws.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

On October 8, the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) issued a frequently asked questions document (FAQ) offering guidance for the workplace related to the state’s Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA). where required by federal or state law, such as for for-hire drivers of motor carriers).

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 20, 2021

This feeling is shared almost unanimously among Americans, with 91% of those polled in a 2021 Pew poll saying cannabis should be legal for medical use, and even a strong majority (60%) favoring both medical and adult-use. As political pendulums swing, so too can state law, which we continue to see all around the country.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The New York Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently published guidance and FAQs entitled “Adult Use Cannabis And The Workplace – New York Labor Law 201-D” to address questions related to the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (“MRTA”). the NYS Human Rights Law), even if such disability or condition is unknown to the employer.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 7, 2021

02 December 2021. On November 16, 2021, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking , exploring whether or not to create new federal regulations governing the practice of telepharmacy. 50 State Map of MAC Laws – Can PBMs No Longer Rely on ERISA Preemption to Avoid Certain State Laws?

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

At the same time, to assist cannabis cultivators and other cannabis licensees with economic survival and product recognition as well as establishing more comprehensive standards for product quality, individual states have contemplated pseudo-organic certification programs under state law (like Washington State ).

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 19, 2023

With this advantageous change in the law, the hemp industry has thrived. The value of hemp production was estimated at $824 million in 2021 according to the U.S. See Value of hemp production totaled $824 million in 2021. See CBD, delta-8, THCA: Texas hemp shop raid highlights legal, safety issues. Sky Marketing Corp.,

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2021

Maintain the highest standards of personal, professional, and ethical conduct and support the Commission’s goals for a diverse and culturally aware workforce; Refer incidents to law enforcement and public safety agencies, when directed by Enforcement Counsel or the Chief of Investigations and Enforcement; and. 94G, M.G.L. Shift : Day.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The CDC promoted a policy that prohibits employees from using marijuana while on the job but recognized that a zero-tolerance policy for marijuana use may not be possible, depending on the relevant state law. 2, 2021, the nonprofit scientific organization U.S. New California Law Standardizes Weed Testing. Delta-8 Testing.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

When House Bill 19-1234 and House Bill 19-1230 were signed into law on May 29, 2019, allowing for marijuana delivery and marijuana hospitality licenses, no one thought it would take two years to implement. April 19, 2021, will likely require submission of an SIP to be deemed complete. Marijuana Delivery Permits.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Maintain the highest standards of personal, professional, and ethical conduct and support the Commission’s goals for a diverse and culturally aware workforce; Refer incidents to law enforcement and public safety agencies, when directed by Enforcement Counsel or the Chief of Investigations and Enforcement; and. 94G, M.G.L. Shift : Day.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2021

ImmunoFlex has submitted non-provisional ( USA ) and PCT (international) patent applications based on the research carried out by ImmunoFlex in 2020 and 2021. federal law. Strict compliance with state laws with respect to cannabis will neither absolve the Company of liability under U.S.

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The Joint Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

However, the legality of delta-8 THC becomes more nuanced when considering state laws. As of April 2023, 24 states, including Washington DC, have unintentionally legalized hemp-derived intoxicants, including delta-8 THC, by updating their controlled substance laws to reflect the changes in the 2018 farm bill.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Oracle wrote 21 October 2021. Testing for Safety: Are Impurities a Problem? Testing for Safety: Are Impurities a Problem? At present, with almost no regulation over the industry, there is a definite risk of what chemist and hemp safety expert Dr. Matthew Curran describes to Refinery29 as “kitchen chemistry.” Methodology.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 25, 2021

Law enforcement has for years stigmatized drug users,” she explained, and many “corrections officials and law enforcement people believe that medical marijuana was just a big scam to open the door to full legalization.”. It is unclear how many facilities in the state are willing or able to comply with the ruling, however.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

This dispensary will be neighborhood-oriented, including the hiring of local staff, the selection of local products and the promotion of community safety.”. The FGW Acquisition is subject to certain material closing conditions, including approvals from regulatory authorities.

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Project CBD

AUGUST 23, 2023

8 Safety Issues Associated with Synthetic Cannabinoids This new generation of designer drugs is reminiscent of “Spice,” “K2,” and other synthetic cannabinoids that emerged in the illicit drug market in the early 2000s. 9 We cannot assume that these novel compounds are safe based on the safety profile of natural cannabinoids.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The State Bill empowers the “ governing body of a local public health authority” to enact an ordinance enforcing enhanced standards regulating tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems for purposes related to public health and safety. “A A local public health authority” includes the governing body of a county. See, ORS 431.03).

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