Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 22, 2022

Posted on April 22nd, 2022 by Cloe Pippin. Back in February, we blogged about the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy (the “Committee”) releasing a cannabis bill (H. UPDATE: Massachusetts Senate Passes Bill Which Will Make Major Changes to Cannabis Policy in the State. Cannabis and the Law.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 7, 2021

As published to his firm blog and LexBlog. The answer to that question, until July 1, 2022, is just “yes”. After all, the provisions of the law that are mainly applicable to the workplace, don’t go into effect until July 1, 2022. (You Now, in July 2022 , some of this will be true. Here’s one example. But here we are.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 31, 2022

By Daniel Schwartz on May 30, 2022. Effective July 1, 2022 , a whole new set of laws regarding cannabis and the workplace become effective. The bill requires that the policy be (1) in writing in either physical or electronic form and (2) made available to each employee before the policy’s enactment. Show more .

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 10, 2023

Well, as we wrote about here , OCM’s Chief of Staff and Senior Policy Director Axel Bernabe provided this response to a question by Green Market Report’s John Schroyer about the timeframe for the final adult-use cannabis rules and regulations: “What’s the timeframe for when New York industry regulations will be finalized and done?

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 27, 2024

In 2022, sales dropped over eight percent, equaling over $400 million and the total sales figure from 2023 shows an unfortunately similar pattern. percent decline in sales from the already slumping 2022. A short-term policy of stronger enforcement through collaboration can help reduce predominantly illicit sales.

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The Joint Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

It is slowly gaining recognition in several countries because of the legalization policies. Further, the adoption of regulatory relaxations and favorable policies is expected to boost the product’s adoption. Furthermore, marijuana’s demand is increasing rapidly from the medical sector because of relaxation policies.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 15, 2022

Things are happening in New York as we get closer to the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) and the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) issuing adult-use licenses: today (July 14, 2022), the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) issued a memo to its branches stating that the FDNY stops cannabis testing for firefighters and applicants to the FDNY.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

This blog post will discuss the rulemaking timeline and provide updates regarding policy recommendations from the five subcommittees. OHA will work off these recommendations when they hold rule making hearings on products and training from February 14 to 25, 2022. Rulemaking Timeline. Equity Subcommittee.

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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. Although provisions relating to possession are effective now, the employment-related provisions are not effective until July 1, 2022. Now is no different. Connecticut. Philadelphia.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2022

August 16, 2022. To be eligible to apply for a conditional adult-use processor license, a processor must: Have applied for a cannabinoid hemp processor license before January 1, 2022; Hold an active cannabinoid hemp processor license issued by the OCM; and. The application window opened on June 28, 2022 and closes on August 31, 2022.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 25, 2022

By Katherine Ondeck Kent & Todd Lebowitz on July 25, 2022. The Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022 will take effect on July 13, 2023, or shortly thereafter. Blog: Employment Law Spotlight. Washington, D.C., The law, however, contains a few exceptions. applicants. Katherine Ondeck Kent. Todd Lebowitz.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 3, 2020

The claimant, a licensed occupational therapist, tested positive for marijuana after submitting to a random drug test under the employer’s drug and alcohol testing policy. The Board found, and the court agreed, that the claimant was entitled to benefits because the employer did not prove the claimant violated any company policy.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 31, 2023

This year, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) likely will look at, to start: temporary rules it had adopted under the Governor’s clumsy tax compliance mandate; the 2023 legislative session’s new cannabis laws ; leftover business from the 2022 session; and certain COVID-era policies.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

Although provisions relating to possession are effective now (as of July 1, 2021), the employment-related provisions are not effective until July 1, 2022. What rights do Connecticut employers have if they have a drug-free workplace policy? Yes, even if the employer does not have a drug-free workplace policy.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Russo on August 31, 2022. Blog: Immigration Blog. By William J. Manning & Kathryn J. Marijuana still is considered a Schedule I drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. A conviction under the Controlled Substances Act can lead to severe consequences for a non-U.S. immigration law, any non-U.S.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 15, 2019

And while CBD is projected to be a $22 billion industry by 2022, many employers remain hazy about this extremely popular product and the implications it has for their employees and businesses. As noted in our previous blogs, CBD is a recent and largely unregulated industry. Educating employees about CBD and zero tolerance policies.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

By Jason Shinn on June 6, 2022. Plaintiff was told his termination was because he failed to disclose an improper relationship between two other Amazon employees — a violation of Amazon’s employee policy. Blog: Michigan Employment Law Advisor. Last week Amazon was sued over alleged employment law violations.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2022

By Jasmine Wetherell on June 15, 2022. Companies should ensure that their compliance programs and policies address Proposition 65 issues. Blog: Cannabis Legal Highlights. Proposition 65 is a California initiative approved by voters in 1986 and enacted into law as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2022

On February 23rd, 2022, Last Prisoner Project constituent Maurice Shumate was released from prison after serving 6 years of a 15-year sentence for a non-violent cannabis offense. Read more on Maurice’s story in our LPP blog post and in recent coverage by Herb.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 27, 2022

The task force will complete a study and provide policy recommendations that will serve as a basis for substantive policy reforms during the 2023 legislative session. Policy Considerations for the Task Force. The Oregon legislature alternates between “long sessions” in odd number years and “short sessions” in even number years.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 7, 2021

This new Resolution codifies the decriminalization of entheogens in Seattle while also expanding the policy. The City requests SPD to formally codify and adopt policies that protect from arrest or prosecution, individuals who cultivate entheogens and then share them without financial or other consideration. Bottomline.

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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. Water Resources Subcommittee.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 14, 2022

1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Tak Sato, President of STIIIZY, presented Pomona Mayor Tim Sandoval with a check for $207,381.92 For more details on STIIIZY Pomona visit our site , and read our blog for more on company news and how Shryne Group supports the communities it serves. Via Ganjapreneur. POMONA, Calif., today at John F.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2021

This year was relatively staid compared to 2020, but key features included: a plateau in pricing and regulated sales; intensifying local competition; important new laws, administrative rules and policies; a hollowed out hemp market; and some interesting large company activity. This rulemaking deserves a blog post of its own.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 26, 2023

But, take a look: The USDA 2022 National Hemp Report , at page 1, indicates that all industrial hemp “in the open” totaled 28,314 acres. Bad policy and the new cannabinoids markets It always starts with policy. hemp policy The good news is the Farm Bill is renewed every five years. policy for the cannabis plant.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

On January 1, 2022, two new state laws will become effective in Illinois and Oregon and could cause significant disruption to the vapor industry. On January 1, 2022, SB 0512, The Preventing Youth Vaping Act , will take effect in Illinois. On January 1, 2022, HB 2261 , will take effect in Oregon. Johnson on December 28, 2021.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 13, 2022

13 June 2022. Labor & Employment Law Perspectives Blog. Takeaway: Employers Should Review Their Drug Testing Policies for Compliance with State and Local Law. Employers should review their policies for compliance with existing laws and monitor the jurisdictions where they are located for further developments.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 20, 2024

Maryland, a trailblazer in progressive healthcare policies, has been part of this trend. Legalization of Recreational Cannabis in Maryland As of July 2023, the purchase of recreational marijuana was legalized in Maryland after voters approved a ballot referendum in the 2022 General Election to allow use of cannabis by adults aged 21 and over.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

By Marshall Custer on August 22, 2022. The debate surrounding delta-8 THC and the proper regulation of intoxicating hemp products has accelerated greatly over the last several months, fueled by multiple court decisions, federal policy actions, and new state laws. 21-56133, 2022 WL 1574222 (9th Cir. May 19, 2022).

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 15, 2019

And while CBD is projected to be a $22 billion industry by 2022, many employers remain hazy about this extremely popular product and the implications it has for their employees and businesses. As noted in our previous blogs, CBD is a recent and largely unregulated industry. Educating employees about CBD and zero tolerance policies.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 10, 2022

As of yesterday, June 9, 2022, the home cultivation of low tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cannabis in Thailand is legal. Looking at the big picture, the overall policy direction is encouraging. The government is giving away free plants to boot! It should also spur entrepreneurship in the cannabis derivatives space.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Many thanks for all who attended our December 1 webinar on “Cannabis and International Trade Issues 2022.” We plan to cover some of those question here on the blog. But if no further appeals are filed, the next step will be to see to what extent CBP changes their policy towards drug paraphernalia seizures.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

On November 10, 2022, a Judge Gary L. More specifically, the importance is the prevention of protectionist state policies that favor state citizens or businesses at the expense of non-citizens conducting business within that state. CAURD and the dormant commerce clause.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2022

For 2022, based on Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) sales data through November, we are projected to land slightly under $1 billion. In 2022, we saw a greater number of significant legislative and administrative changes — actual, pending and proposed — than at any point since early days of the program.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

It’s hard to keep up I’m sympathetic to Oregon cannabis licensees who have a hard time keeping up with administrative rule and policy changes, despite OLCC and OHA publishing a steady stream of bulletins, notices, etc. I expect to see problems here. There are just so many changes, all the time.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The letter cites to that ICBA survey conducted in September 2022 – wherein 71% of voters agree that allowing cannabis-related businesses to access the banking system “would help reduce the risk of robbery and assault at cannabis-related businesses — showing the importance of the policy to public safety.”.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 15, 2022

On March 8, 2022, Senator Savino released proposed bill S8511. The bill justifies itself as follows: “New York State has established the cannabis law to allow for the lawful transaction of cannabis to adult users pursuant to stringent regulations and policies. Which is where Senator Diane Savino stepped in.

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