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The Status of Cannabis Legalization in the South

Cannabis Law Report

While cannabis legalization moves full steam ahead through much of the Northeast, the southeastern U.S. 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. has been notably slow to uptake major reforms.

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New Mexico and Virginia Legalize Cannabis for Recreational Use

The Blunt Truth

The term does not include industrial hemp, as defined in state law, that is grown, dealt, or processed in compliance with state or federal law, unless it has been acquired and formulated with cannabis plant extract by a pharmaceutical processor. Retail sales will not begin until January 1, 2024.

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Amazon sued for employment discrimination over Psychedelic Mushrooms

Cannabis Law Report

This means they are illegal under federal law and under many state laws, including Michigan. But with only 180 days to gather enough signatures to put it on the 2022 ballot, the group spearheading the Initiative announced they would instead seek to put the Initiative on the 2024 ballot. We’ll see ya at the polls in 2024.

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Marijuana Laws Impacting Employers Spread Like a Weed in 2021: A Year in Review

The Blunt Truth

Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older. There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law.

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California Cannabis: Welcoming a Shift Away from Local Control

Canna Law Blog

The preservation of local control is not unusual in cannabis-friendly states; cities and counties are free to regulate or ban cannabis businesses within their borders pursuant to police powers. However, when the majority of cities and counties end up banning cannabis businesses, the illegal market rages on and legal access becomes a problem.

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Marijuana Laws Impacting Employers Spread Like a Weed in 2021: A Year in Review

Cannabis Law Report

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. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older. Now is no different. Jennifer Mora. Connecticut.

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New Denver Marijuana Ordinances – Major Changes for License Holders

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

With the passage of House Bill 19-1230 allowing for state-licensed hospitality licenses, Denver needed to modify its marijuana consumption program to comply with the new state law. The above bill repeals I-300 in its entirety and below is a summary of the ordinance set to replace it.