Cannabis Law Report

MAY 14, 2022

Garland Tells Lawmakers DOJ’s Approach to Cannabis Unchanged – Attorney General Merrick Garland told Congress last week that the US Department of Justice still considers enforcement of federal cannabis policy to be a low priority, maintaining in place the hands-off approach prosecutors have taken toward the industry for more than seven years.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Going along with this rapid trend toward legalization, states have enacted various workplace protections for marijuana users, including prohibitions on adverse employment actions for off-duty marijuana use. State Law Considerations. Interplay Between Federal and State Law. Off-Duty Marijuana Use.

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Marijuana Policy State Laws Safety 75

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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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

“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. ASA examines medical cannabis law efficacy. TOP FIVE KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE 2021 STATE OF THE STATES REPORT.

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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.

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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. Below is a list of state law updates to look forward to this year. McGuireWoods LLP. Newsworthy Highlights. Montana: As of Jan. Louisiana: As of Jan.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 5, 2023

Starting August 1, 2023, Minnesota will provide protections to individuals who use cannabis for recreational purposes, after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a state law allowing adults 21 and older to use recreational cannabis. The new law amends the state’s Consumable Products Act to protect off-duty cannabis use.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Monday released the remaining nine Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations Bills. The bills comply with the topline spending allocation contained in the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Resolution. Defense, 2022. 18) Financial Services and General Government, 2022. Homeland Security, 2022. Legislative Branch, 2022.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2022

While most states have legalized at least medical marijuana, several, traditionally more politically conservative, states across the Southeast and parts of the Midwest have been slower to act. In June 2022, the Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the law and sent to Congress in July 2022.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 20, 2022

On January 14, 2022, the Supreme Court of New Hampshire reversed a trial court decision that dismissed a former employee’s complaint alleging his employer failed to consider whether it could reasonably accommodate his use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. The Supreme Court of New Hampshire agreed with the former employee and reversed.

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Marijuana Law State Laws Policy 105

The Blunt Truth

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? Does the law exempt any industries or positions?

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

These states haven’t made major headlines for their progressive cannabis policies, but together they constitute a major market that has, nevertheless, dipped its toe in the water. Alabama legalized medical a medical cannabis program on May 17, 2021 when Governor Ivey signed SB 46 into law.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2022

— Cannabis & Tech Today (@cannatechtoday) February 24, 2022. Clinton’s drug policy record while in office has been widely criticized by advocates. He also rejected requests to lift a federal ban on harm reduction policies like syringe exchange programs.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

State legislators in 2021 enacted over 50 laws liberalizing marijuana policies in more than 25 states, according to a report issued today by the National Organization of the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). These policies are popular among voters, regardless of political party.”. FULL REPORT. EXPUNGEMENT.

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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? Does the law exempt any industries or positions?

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

Mora on January 20, 2022. On January 14, 2022, the Supreme Court of New Hampshire reversed a trial court decision that dismissed a former employee’s complaint alleging his employer failed to consider whether it could reasonably accommodate his use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. By Jennifer L.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 3, 2022

Seyfarth Synopsis : 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. Jennifer Mora.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2022

June 15, 2022. In addition, the licensees must execute a management agreement with a third-party operator to manage and operate the remaining facilities that the department will continue to permit in compliance with state law. On June 8, 2022, the U.S. Newsworthy Highlights. SOURCE: [link].

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Business Marijuana Safety Banking 52

Veriheal

JUNE 7, 2023

Although recreational weed will not be officially sold in the state for the next 16 months, Delawareans are free to possess and consume it in their private residences in personal-use quantities. Employers are also to maintain a zero-tolerance cannabis policy. Carney vetoed the bill to allow recreational use of marijuana in May 2022.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Connecticu t’s legalization efforts looked all but certain to fail at the beginning of the week, but now it’s headed to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. Sales could begin in May 2022. The Marijuana Policy Project played a leading role in the fight to reform Connecticut ’s cannabis laws.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Today, I intro’d the #StatesReformAct a turnkey federal tax and regulate framework for existing state laws. Nancy Mace (R-SC) unveiled the States Reform Act, a proposal to remove marijuana from the auspices of the federal Controlled Substances Act. . Senior Policy Fellow. The Official Press Release. — Rep.

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Programs Food Business Seed-To-Sale 98

Veriheal

JUNE 21, 2023

Federal laws currently classify psilocybin as a Schedule I drug alongside addictive drugs like cocaine and fentanyl. According to state laws, this hallucinogen belongs to the same groups as cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine. A Breakthrough Therapies Research Advisory Board was also set up to monitor the program.

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Project CBD

AUGUST 23, 2023

A leading California cannabis industry policy influencer, Devitt is currently Director of Regulatory Affairs at CannaCraft & March and Ash. Marketing to Minors Unlike state-regulated cannabis, this new wave of acutely intoxicating substances is easily accessible to minors. percent on a dry weight basis.”

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2022

Borden, Practicing at Ford, McDonald, McPartlin & Borden in Portsmouth, NH with a focus on bankruptcy representation of trustees, creditors and debtors, corporate law and commercial litigation. January 14, 2022. Reversed and remanded. The trial court denied plaintiff’s motion to amend his compliant as futile.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The law allows medical and adult-use consumers can buy a maximum of two ounces at any given time once retail sales commence in April. According to Barker’s lawsuit, a handful of employers, the state DOH, and the RLD were named as defendants. 1, 2022, at which point the CCD aims to have drafted the necessary rules and regulations.

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Patients Cultivation Retail Recreational 98

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

If this bill passes, the OLCC and ODA will INACTIVATE all marijuana producer and hemp grower applications received after January 1, 2022. The OLCC did, however, release a bulletin on November 8, 2021, announcing that the agency would no longer inactivate new producer applications beginning on January 2, 2022.

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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

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. This program gives New Mexico an edge in the growth of cannabis infrastructure.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 15, 2022

11 April 2022. On Friday, April 1, 2022, the House of Representatives passed the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act for the second time in two years, with 220 votes in favor and 204 votes in opposition. by Remington Angelle and Michael Schwegler. McGlinchey Stafford.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 19, 2021

The growing bipartisan momentum for cannabis reform shows that Congress is primed for progress in 2022, and we are closer than ever to bringing our cannabis policies and laws in line with the American people,” Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) and Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) Ed Perlmutter (D-Colo.),

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 30, 2021

Less than a month after Governor Andrew Cuomo signed New York’s long-awaited adult-use cannabis bill into law, several indigenous tribal nations are announcing their own plans to get in on the game. Licensing fees and taxes would go to fund community programs and other services to benefit the tribe as a whole.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

Instead, adult-use dispensaries in the state are proving the system works by checking IDs as required by state law. Available online 18 May 2022. What is the likelihood that underage youth can obtain marijuana from licensed recreational marijuana outlets in California, a state where recreational marijuana is legal?

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Closing of the FGW Acquisition is expected to occur on or before February 28, 2022. The Company, through several of its subsidiaries, is indirectly involved in the manufacture, possession, use, sale, and distribution of cannabis in the recreational and medicinal cannabis marketplace in the United States. SOURCE Harborside Inc.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 1, 2022

The Psychedelic Bar Association (PBA) is an association of attorneys and legal professionals dedicated to solving the novel legal and policy issues impacting the emerging psychedelics sector. The PBA Religious Use Committee provides expertise around the intersections of law, policy, psychedelics, and religion.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

In the bankruptcy arena, the United States Trustee Program (“USTP”) is the gatekeeper that oversees access to bankruptcy and the relief available under the Bankruptcy Code. United States Trustee (In re Arenas) , 535 B.R. However, the USTP has not limited its strict policy to marijuana cultivators and retailers alone.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Wise and others have highlighted several key issues that need to be addressed for the state to achieve equitable legalization. We are pushing for 70% of those tax revenues to go back into the communities for grants, loans, for programs. … State oversight of the industry. Social equity funding.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 20, 2019

billion by 2022 from $3.1 through 2022 is expected with urine and blood tests remaining market leaders. xxiv] If marijuana is reclassified or the pending Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act (H.R. billion in 2016. This market is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) 4.5% xx] [link].

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