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Does Marijuana Legalization Affect Workplace Safety & Health?

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It’s 2023, and nearly half of all Americans now have legal access to medical marijuana. Given that most of those same people hold down a job, this raises a legitimate concern: Will easier access to marijuana impact workplace safety? There have been some dire predictions made as legal marijuana became a thing.

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Is Cannabis Legal In Texas 2023?

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Recreational Use and Possession Limits As of 2023, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Texas. Accessing a Dispensary To gain access to a licensed dispensary, individuals must possess a valid medical marijuana recommendation issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety.

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The Week in Weed: September 22, 2023

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This legislation will improve public safety, protect small businesses, and finally achieve action on cannabis reform. It's way past time Wisconsin legalizes #cannabis ! Some in the legislature would like to change that.

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Arizona Cannabis Sales Go Beyond $1.4 Billion

Canna Law Blog

A naturally beautiful state that attracts a sizeable group of tourists every year, Arizona skyrocketed past $1 billion in total cannabis sales for 2023. Cannabis taxation and market comparisons Compared to other states with recreationally legal cannabis, Arizona packs a considerably lower tax rate, levied as a 16% excise levy.

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Use of Cannabis by Workers in Safety-Sensitive Positions

Cannabis Law Report

By Chase Stoecker & Heidi Urness on May 16, 2023 States Regulating Marijuana Use Off-Site and At Work While states continue to regulate employers’ right to refuse to hire, discipline, or terminate employees based on their on- and off-duty marijuana use, some legal tools remain for maintaining drug-free employees and workplaces.

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The Week in Weed: April 21, 2023

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. GERMANY Enacting cannabis legalization is never smooth sailing, it seems. Last October, the government submitted a plan for full legalization to the European Commission. Take Germany , for example. HOPE Act : Reps.

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UN Report: Drug Policies Should Protect Human Rights, Reduce Harm

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2023 World UN World Drug Report The 2023 World Drug Report urges the development of effective drug policies. The 2023 World Drug Report shows unreasonable use of criminal penalties for the “war on drugs” movement as it discourages people who use drugs for treatment, and this encourages social stigma.

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