Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2022

In February 2022, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act to become the 37th state to legalize medical marijuana. Yet unlike many other state medical marijuana laws, Mississippi’s law does not provide direct, express employment protections for medical marijuana cardholders.

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Compliance Compliance Marijuana Safety 52

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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Law Recreational Policy Treatment 52

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

From first amendment commercial speech issues to zealous state marketing and promotion regulations to false claim lawsuits , cannabis advertising can go down some dark rabbit holes. cannabis) certainly won’t be allowed on Google unless we see a change in federal law (despite state law to the contrary). 3% THC (i.e.,

Policy 68

Policy CBD Supply Chain Compliance 68

NORML

MAY 31, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 236, to allow qualifying patients with certain debilitating conditions to use and safely access medical cannabis. Update : SB 2023 was approved by the House Judiciary Criminal Committee on 5/29/19. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation. NV resident?

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Legislation Access Banking Hemp 111

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The CDC promoted a policy that prohibits employees from using marijuana while on the job but recognized that a zero-tolerance policy for marijuana use may not be possible, depending on the relevant state law. While federal law limits the delta-9 THC content of hemp to not more than 0.3 1, 2023, under the new law.

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Cannabinoids Retail Policy Cultivation 52

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

That, however, will not come to pass where as of January 26, 2023, the FDA concluded that it will NOT regulate CBD foods or dietary supplements. The FDA is punting that task to Congress, which essentially means CBD laws and regulations will either never happen or they’re a far, far way off.

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CBD Food Law Pets 69

SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

The new law states: “The member or board panel certifying parole release shall not impose on any parolee any condition that would prohibit or restrict … the presence of any cannabinoid metabolites in any bodily fluids of the person.”. The new law caps the number of state-licensed cannabis growers at 37 through early 2023.

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Law Legalization Marijuana Packaging 52

The Joint Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

However, the legality of delta-8 THC becomes more nuanced when considering state laws. As of April 2023, 24 states, including Washington DC, have unintentionally legalized hemp-derived intoxicants, including delta-8 THC, by updating their controlled substance laws to reflect the changes in the 2018 farm bill.

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Cannabinoids THC Packaging Safety 26

NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Senate Bill 34 would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. CA resident? DE resident?

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Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 136

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

WAC 315-55-018 prohibits discounts between the manufacturing and retailer tiers and WAC 314-55-017 prohibits processors from requiring the purchase of other products as a condition of a transaction. The expiration date of the Licensing and Enforcement System Modernization Project Account is revised from June 30, 2019 to September 1, 2023.

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Topical Packaging Retail Legislation 65

NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

She also signed bills to allow medical cannabis to be administered to patients while at school, and a broader medical expansion bill that adds several new qualifying conditions and patient protections. Governor Jared Polis (D) of Colorado signed legislation into law to add autism as a medical cannabis qualifying condition.

Legislation 189

Legislation Banking Hemp Compliance 189

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2022

The Minnesota Supreme Court has declared that it cannot protect the rights of employees at work who follow state law and use reasonable and necessary means to treat their medical conditions absent federal action, and Minnesotans—and all Americans—living with work injuries and other serious conditions deserve to have their rights protected.

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Law Conditions Patients Chronic Pain 52

Nature's Way Medicine

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Their medical cannabis will be taxed 7% for state revenue. The Mississippi State Department of Health has full control over the medical marijuana program. There are 22 medical conditions allowed for medical marijuana. The proposal is expected to bring $165 million annually after 2023. North Dakota. Pennsylvania.

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Patients Dispensary Conditions Cannabis 97

NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Senate Bill 34 would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. CA resident? IL resident?

Legislation 168

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 168

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The language encourages the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to review its policies and guidelines regarding the hiring and firing of individuals who use marijuana off-the-job in states where that individual’s private use of marijuana is no longer prohibited under state law. The law will take effect on January 1, 2020.

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Legislation Patients Access Banking 59