Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 11, 2022

The measure also calls on the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division , the state’s regulator of marijuana businesses, to “balance the amount of influence that the marijuana industry has” on pot-related policy and rulemaking. 2022 Regular Session. BILL SUMMARY. Improve Marijuana Industry Regulation. BILL SUMMARY.

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

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

MAY 16, 2022 BY DEANNA J. Gavin Newsom introduced proposed revisions to his 2022-2023 budget proposal, which would eliminate the cannabis cultivation tax rate beginning July 1, 2022. To go into effect, the proposal must be approved by a two-thirds majority of the state legislature by June 15, 2022. Source: [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 25, 2022

” The Public Health & Safety Cannabis Financial Service Certification helps law enforcement and state regulators distinguish legal cannabis operators from illicit. The certification began as a pilot program overseen by the Policy Center for Public Health & Safety (PH&S) in collaboration with state attorneys general.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2021

Provisions regarding lawful possession go into effect July 1, 2021, but the provisions affecting employers will take effect next year on July 1, 2022. Employers must put such policies in writing and make them available to employees and prospective employees. Provisions Affecting Employers. There are certain exceptions.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 8, 2022

01 Jul 2022 — The UK’s Food and Standard Agency (FSA) has reached a “milestone” after authorizing almost 12,000 cannabinoid (CBD) products to its public list of items that can be marketed in England and Wales. It is an indication that the UK is moving faster than the EU and US at advancing safety regulation.”.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 4, 2021

200625 which, effective January 1, 2022, prohibits employers from requiring prospective employees to undergo testing for the presence of marijuana as a condition of employment. On April 28, 2021, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney signed Bill No.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2022

The 2022-23 budget and accompanying tax reform bill will provide significant and immediate relief to cannabis businesses, support equity operators, strengthen enforcement tools against illegal cannabis operators, and protect youth, environmental, and public safety programs funding. million dollars to-date.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2022

The Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) remains committed to the implementation deadlines established by WAC 314-55-102 (11) and defined in Policy Statement PS-22-01 that describes rule “phase in” and “sell down” periods. The intent was to have this safety improvement implemented without delay. 30, 2022 testing deadline.

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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. Puerto Rico.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 14, 2022

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (“Board”, “LCB”) voted in March to adopt new final rules effective April 2, 2022 that require all cannabis flower and intermediate cannabis products to be tested for pesticide contamination. Logically the burden of compliance would likely be shifted to them.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 17, 2022

In April 2022, new Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) cannabis pesticide testing final rules took effect. The rationale for the is consumer safety – which seems like a legitimate concern given that recreational use cannabis producers were previously not required to test for pesticides at all.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2022

The position will be developing and evaluating OPS’s Training program, Licensing and Compliance (TLC) system as well as OPS’s product tracking system. Close date: 7/20/2022. Evaluate licensing and compliance program systems, policies, and operations. Research and recommend systems, policies, and operations.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

As we previously broadly summarized on October 31, 2022, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) released its “ Guidance for Adult-Use Dispensaries ” (the Regulations) on Friday, October 28, 2022. alcohol-free, drug-free, and smoke-free workplace policies. Employee Training.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2022

19 July 2022. In this post, we unpack the regulatory compliances a medicinal hemp product has to go through. And the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for food related use cases. Policy makers have a lot to consider. by Aparna Sridharan. Ikigai Law. Introduction. Where do we go from here?

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 13, 2022

13 June 2022. Excluded from the testing restrictions are those in safety-sensitive positions in which cannabis use could foreseeably cause “actual, immediate, and serious bodily injury or loss of life to self or others.” Takeaway: Employers Should Review Their Drug Testing Policies for Compliance with State and Local Law.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Jennifer Mora is senior counsel in the Labor & Employment Department of Seyfarth Shaw LLP’s Los Angeles office and a key member of the firm’s Workplace Compliance Solutions Group. By 2022, it is expected to be a $22 billion per year industry. It remains unacceptable for any safety?sensitive

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 5, 2023

NP Palace, LLC (Nevada 2022). The DATWA restricts certain types of drug and alcohol tests, imposes specific written policy and notice requirements, and requires employers to give an employee who tests positive for drugs a “second chance” if the employee follows the requirements set out in the statute.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

Employers are not prohibited from establishing or enforcing drug testing policies, including drug-free workplace policies, or requiring a worker to disclose that they are a medical marijuana card holder. New Mexico. Since June 29, 2021, adult recreational use of marijuana has been legal in New Mexico.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The law decriminalized recreational marijuana when used in compliance with Nevada law. 1 The statute decriminalizing recreational marijuana use specifically indicated that it did not preclude an employer from maintaining, enacting, and enforcing a workplace policy prohibiting the conduct made legal by the statute. 58 (Aug 11, 2022).

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

Using data compiled by DCC staff in February 2022 and working closely with the California Office of Digital Innovation, the map shows that only 44 percent of cities and counties allow the licensing of at least one cannabis business type, while 56 percent of cities and counties prohibit the licensing of all cannabis business types. Tweet this.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2022

To mitigate safety risks, FDA implemented a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) with elements to assure safe use (ETASU) whereby patients self-administer the spray in their healthcare provider’s office under medical supervision. 12] DEA, Drug Scheduling, [link] (last visited May 13, 2022). [13] 1, 2022), [link]. [14]

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 12, 2022

Maintain the highest standards of personal, professional, and ethical conduct and support the Commission’s goals for a diverse and culturally aware workforce; Clearly communicate the Commission’s policies and procedures to staff and members of the public; Anticipate and address the legal issues implicated by the Commission’s evolving mission; and.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published workplace guidance for creating marijuana policies and drug testing procedures for employed drivers, including education for drivers on marijuana’s effects on safe driving. Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board Takes Action for Tax Payment Failures.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

HempFusion’s substantial investment into regulatory compliance will help solidify Apothecanna’s leadership position in the CBD industry. Neither the TSX nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2019

The two-year experiment is being overseen by the French Agency for Drug Safety (ANSM), which drew up a 13-name committee to explore the possibilities of reform in one of Europe’s largest markets in December 2018. Any tweaking of laws will only happen post-2022 when the report has been fully digested by the relevant parties.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 26, 2022

A new commission for the United Kingdom (UK), the Hodges Review of UK Public Policy and Regulatory Stewardship of the Legal Cannabis Industry, will analyze its current legal cannabis industry and make recommendations on how to best maximize its growth, consumer satisfaction, and competitive potential on a global scale. All we’d say is.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

Sagely Naturals”), (together the “Acquisitions”) for fiscal 2021 and 2022. million in fiscal 2021 and USD$20 million to $25 million in fiscal 2022 due in large part to the Company’s expansion plans over the next 18 months and beyond. million in revenue. million and $13.5 pull week ending 5/22/21)].

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

First, a manufacturer can make an independent GRAS conclusion by determining a substance is generally recognized, “among experts qualified by scientific training and experience to evaluate its safety.” While this is not a completely unfair position, it does seem to be inconsistent with Oregon’s overall policy when it comes to cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 28, 2022

For example, the incarceration of Brittney Griner in Russia is either an example of the country’s heavy-handed diplomatic policies or, more likely, a high-profile cautionary tale of an individual who possessed a cannabis derivative while traveling. On June 23, 2022, Representative Troy A. By: Sander Zagzebski. Carter, Sr. (D-LA)

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 19, 2022

The full Advisory Board at its next meeting on May 25, 2022, will vote on whether to recommend the proposed framework to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). The proposed framework grants entheogenic practitioners certain privileges in exchange for compliance with specific duties. Practitioner Privileges. Facilitators. Service Centers.

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Programs Safety Compliance Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

At the time of FY 2020 results publication, we estimated that EUR 250m revenues had been lost in FY 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns and travel restrictions and the objective was to recover these revenues by 2022. In reality, COVID-19 and associated testing may unfortunately continue at a meaningful level in 2022.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

In between seed-to-sale tracking, we collect upwards of 370 different unique events in the supply chain, that then the state agency has complete visibility into so that they can monitor for compliance. They can do targeted recalls if there’s something wrong with the product that could affect public health or compliance issues.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

If adopted, these proposals would dramatically reshape Oregon’s hemp industry and implicate the entire national market, and create new classes of crimes and increased penal sanctions for illegal marijuana production in Oregon that may mark a larger national reversion to war-on-drugs policies and mentalities. 4th 682 (May 19, 2022). [2]

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 6, 2021

Adjusted EBITDA loss in Q1 2022 was $64 million , a $29 million narrower loss versus Q1 2021 driven by higher sales and lower operating expenses. Adjusted EBITDA loss in Q1 2022 was negatively impacted by a $10.1 First Quarter Fiscal 2022 Financial Summary. (in Highlights. in millions of Canadian. dollars, unaudited).

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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.”. Closing of the FGW Acquisition is expected to occur on or before February 28, 2022. The CSE has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2021

The Company anticipates this particular account to generate north of $500,000 for 2021 and approximately $1 million or more in 2022. Neither the TSX nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Jason Mitchell, N.D.

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