The Blunt Truth

JULY 29, 2022

The House passed the Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill this week, which seems like a dull story, even to the most avid policy wonk. This week also saw the House pass a bill to allow research into the effects and benefits of cannabis consumption. cannabis advertising. marijuana research.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 22, 2023

This fascinating correlation between cannabis legalization and mental health, emerging against the backdrop of changing cannabis policies nationwide, sparks curiosity and prompts an immediate investigation into its underlying mechanisms. Here’s what the latest study fresh out of the journal Health Economics has to say.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

Members of France Insoumise have tabled a bill to legalize the consumption of cannabis in France. — Eric Coquerel (@ericcoquerel) January 5, 2022. According to them, “the purely repressive approach has shown its limits in terms of reducing the consumption of narcotics and the risks associated with it”. Source: [link].

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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. Foley Hoag LLP.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2022

On June 7, 2022, the D.C. Council approved the Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022 (Act), now pending review and approval by Mayor Muriel Bowser by July 19, 2022. Specifically, the Act allows employers to prohibit cannabis use, consumption, possession, growing, and sale or transfer at work. Donna Glover.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Nations across the globe are beginning to recognize the dangers of restrictive drug policies—aka the “war on drugs.” ” Colombia and Mexico recently came together for an international conference focused on “redesigning and rethinking drug policy” given the “failure” of prohibition.

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Veriheal

JULY 25, 2023

are increasingly relaxing their cannabis laws, it’s no surprise that the drug’s consumption has grown , especially among American workers. A recent Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index Analysis revealed that positive post-accident drug tests of workers reached an all-time high in 2022. As many states across the U.S. in 2021 and 4.3%

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Veriheal

APRIL 6, 2024

The announcement comes a short 18 months after it became the first Asian country to decriminalize cannabis back in June 2022. This number doesn’t even account for the countless weed cafes, hemp spas, and consumption lounges that popped up all over the country.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

On May 25, 2022, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed “ The Rhode Island Cannabis Act ,” which grants adults aged 21 and older the right to possess and grow certain amounts of cannabis for recreational use. Retail sales are expected to begin as early as December 1, 2022.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Pre-employment screens indicating marijuana consumption will not lead to consequences for potential employees. The new law was first signed in October 2022 by Governor Gavin Newsom. This year, lawmakers made a slight alteration to the law, preventing employers from inquiring about workers’ off-the-clock cannabis consumption.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Now, findings from a recent research study —published in the February 2022 volume of the International Journal of Drug Policy—support the theory. Many cannabis advocates have pointed to cannabis decriminalization and legalization as a means of freeing up resources for handling more serious, violent crimes.

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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.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 24, 2022

23 March 2022. Current DOT policy mandates urine testing for marijuana, which advocates and experts view as problematic because THC metabolites can appear in a person’s urine for weeks or months after consumption, resulting in false positive results for people who are not actually impaired on the job.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

8, will see voters render a verdict on a broad scope of drug policy reform issues via their midterm ballots. Let’s explore: Arkansas Issue 4, Marijuana Legalization Initiative (2022). Maryland Question 4, Marijuana Legalization Amendment (2022). North Dakota Marijuana Legalization Statutory Initiative (2022).

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Once upon a time, Thailand was renowned for having some of the harshest drug policies in the world. Recreational production and consumption remain illegal under the decriminalization law; only medical production and use are allowed. Things have since changed, with cannabis being removed from the list of narcotics in June of this year.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 12, 2022

Note that this information pre-dates the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine and may not be accurate to the experience of visitors today. As of June 2022, the Ukraine Health Minister introduced a bill to fully legalize medical cannabis for over 50 conditions. Ukraine’s medical marijuana program. CBD regulations in Ukraine.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

On August 11, 2022, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed S. For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2022, cannabis businesses may deduct certain expenses incurred from its gross income to calculate “net income” for state income tax purposes pursuant to § 30 G.L. Social Consumption. State Tax Provisions.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

September 12, 2022. On May 25, 2022, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed “ The Rhode Island Cannabis Act ,” which grants adults aged 21 and older the right to possess and grow certain amounts of cannabis for recreational use. Retail sales are expected to begin as early as December 1, 2022. By Jennifer L.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2022

Happy 2022! In The Weeds welcomes the new year, as well as a number of new cannabis laws and policies taking effect around the country in 2022. The Maine Attorney General’s Office advised Office of Marijuana Policy Director Erik Gunderson that Maine was unlikely to defeat the constitutional challenge in the adult-use case.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Researchers have taken a big step in understanding the connection between using psychedelics and feeling connected to nature in a study published in the journal Drug Science, Policy, and Law on Oct. Study findings indicated that those who had previously taken LSD and psilocybin reported a greater sense of “nature relatedness.”

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

06 SEP 2022 / BY RAOUF FARRAH AND TASNIM ABDERRAHIM. . In June last year, Parliament adopted a law to regularise the plant’s production for medical, cosmetic and industrial purposes, while production and consumption for recreational purposes remained strictly prohibited.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2022

Starting Monday, January 31, 2022, the public may weigh in on possible changes to the Cannabis Control Commission (Commission)’s list of 29 Massachusetts municipalities – including certain census tracts – deemed Disproportionately Impacted Areas (DIAs). on Friday, March 4, 2022. on Friday, March 4, 2022.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 22, 2022

Last month, on July 13, 2022, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the “ Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022 ” (D.C. The District of Columbia legalized cannabis for medicinal purposes in 2010 and began to permit individuals to use the drug recreationally in 2015. Next Steps for Employers.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 3, 2021

Retail cannabis stores are expected to open later in 2022. times more likely to be arrested than their white neighbors, despite equal consumption rates. The first operating retail cannabis stores are expected to open in 2022. Cannabis lounges and social consumption sites will be allowed. View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 21, 2022

Richard Quansah Amissah of the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, and colleagues present these findings in the open-access journal PLOS ONE on April 20, 2022. 2022) Prevalence and characteristics of cannabis-induced toxicoses in pets: Results from a survey of veterinarians in North America.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to five companies late last month on Monday, November 21, 2022, claiming that they are illegally selling products containing cannabidiol (CBD). Dykema will continue to monitor and provide updates on FDA’s policy and enforcement positions on these matters.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

as late 2022. Employers will need to move quickly to implement policies ?and workplace policies on marijuana use or who work while under the influence of cannabis.?. requirements and implement such policies with their employees promptly.?. Recreational cannabis could be available for public sale in Rhode Island as soon ?as

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The Cannigma

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Possession of small amounts of cannabis (for personal use) and personal consumption are typically classified as a misdemeanor , punishable by fines, community service, or “restriction of liberty.” As of July 2022, at least one publication reported no patients have access to cannabis medicine. Possible penalties. CBD regulations.

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Otherside Farms

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In June 2022 Thailand decriminalized cannabis and was intended for medical purposes and not for people to get high. Recreational marijuana is still a grey area as the Cannabis and Hemp Bill that was introduced in June has still not completely passed, so there are a lot of regulatory loopholes for consumption and for recreational smoking.

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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

AUGUST 10, 2021

At Khiron, sustainability is embedded in our DNA, with the common belief that strong ESG policies improve performance, loyalty, and innovation, while reducing corporate risks and capital costs. A full copy of the report is available here. “At SOURCE Khiron Life Sciences Corp.

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Veriheal

MARCH 23, 2023

The disparities in consumption could be attributed to the fact that Japan implements harsh laws forbidding the use, production, and importation of illicit substances. Data suggests that the market has inflated from JPY4 billion (USD$3 billion) in 2019 to JPY17 billion (USD$13 billion) in 2022. Around 0.2%

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Veriheal

AUGUST 9, 2023

He also pointed out the necessity of raising awareness about the potential addictiveness of other behaviors, such as alcohol consumption and technology use, to prevent misuse. In 2022 alone, over 100,000 individuals lost their lives to opioids, a sobering figure that amplifies the necessity of widespread naloxone accessibility and knowledge.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

31 January 2022. Growers must carefully consider each potential pesticide and their policies related to the handling of each pesticide extremely carefully before use. If you are producing a product meant for consumption, you already understand the risks of pesticide use. Published At Mondaq. by Daniel E. Trowbridge.

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Veriheal

APRIL 12, 2022

on April 1st of 2022, just 20 hours after opening for recreational cannabis sales, the Cannabis Control Division in New Mexico had reported profits of almost $1.9 Today I’m proud to vote in favor of the #MOREAct to decriminalize marijuana, reform our outdated cannabis laws, and begin to repair the harm of discriminatory drug policy.”

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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. The law includes several protections for employers.

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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.” website marketing, product reviews, Youtube videos) showing that the product was used to assist in the ingestion and consumption of marijuana. We received many questions from the audience that we were not able to get to.

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