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New DC Law Protects Marijuana Users from Adverse Employment Actions

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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. employers should promptly evaluate which positions are safety sensitive so they can provide written notification when required. Washington, D.C.,

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Connecticut Becomes the 20th Jurisdiction to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

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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? Can employers still maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace?

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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. 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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Will the Senate Ever Do Anything with the SAFE Banking Act?

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The letter penned by the ICBA and 44 state banking associations states: This legislation enjoys strong, bipartisan support, would resolve a conflict between state and federal law, and addresses a critical public safety concern. 62% agree that restricting cannabis-related businesses from accessing banks is a threat to public safety.

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Cannabis Control Board Approves First Adult-Use Processor Licenses

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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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Pennsylvania CBD User Entitled to Unemployment Benefits

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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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Green Light Law Group: Oregon Psilocybin Update: Advisory Board Subcommittees Begin Finalizing Rule Recommendations

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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. Research Subcommittee.

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