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. 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. Connecticut.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 19, 2023

However, many of them are still psychoactive, albeit at lower levels than traditional cannabis sold in legal states. Due to the lack of regulation akin to legal medical or recreational marijuana sales, delta-8 can often be found in gas stations, smoke shops, and similar establishments. These products must contain less than 0.3%

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

There has been a recent flurry of movement – both in the courts and in state legislatures – on the marijuana law front across several states. The laws’ employment provisions were effective immediately, but they do not become operative until the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (“CRC”) adopts implementing regulations.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 17, 2024

REGULATE INTOXICATING HEMP The proliferation of intoxicating hemp products is undermining Illinois carefully crafted legal cannabis market. State licensed cannabis dispensaries adhere to strict protocols for cultivation, processing, and distribution to ensure the safety and well-being of consumers.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 19, 2021

Governor Ralph Northam announced appointments to the three newly-created boards that oversee marijuana legalization in Virginia. On July 1, recreational marijuana became legal for adult use in Virginia. The new law dedicates 30 percent of tax revenue from cannabis sales. million in 2024 and $38.4

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Veriheal

MARCH 27, 2025

The number of medical cannabis patients in Iowa by the end of 2024 was right around 18,000. Currently, House Study Bill 29 would add THC-beverages to the states open container law. Patients and prospective patients may contact the Iowa Department of Public Safety at (515)-725-6230 for more information.

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Veriheal

MARCH 12, 2025

This decision diverts from a previous ruling by the court in September 2024, which initially found that the smell of burnt cannabis is not sufficient grounds for searching a vehicle. Adult-use cannabis is legal in Illinois, and therefore, residents over 21 years old can purchase and transport the product legally.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Lawmakers ultimately did not bring HB4293 to the floor for a vote in late May 2024, but HB4293 is still one final vote from being sent to Pritzker to sign into law.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Provide that, beginning on July 1, 2024, a tax is imposed upon purchases of all hemp cannabinoid products (hemp cannabinoid products for inhalation, hemp cannabinoid products for ingestion, and ready-to-eat hemp cannabinoid products) at a rate of 5% of the purchase price of the cannabinoid products. Public safety is paramount,” said Ford.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

doctors to fill out the state-legal medical marijuana recommendations. Legislation is pending, HB 2097 / SB 2024, which would authorize licensed medical cannabis facilities to sell edible products. Legislation is pending, House Bill 550, to expand the state’s marijuana decriminalization law. Your Highness, Carly.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

According to BDS Analytics and Arcview Market Research , the CBD market is expected to surpass $20 billion by 2024 in the United States alone. Indeed, the Old Continent is composed of 44 countries, 28 of which are member states, that have adopted 24 different languages and apply their own sets of laws and regulations. Unlike the U.S.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

The measure prohibits the release of past records for any marijuana offense that is no longer defined as a crime under state law. Legislation is pending, HB 2097 / SB 2024, which would authorize licensed medical cannabis facilities to sell edible products. AK resident? HI resident? NH resident? The bill now heads to the governor.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 31, 2023

Governor Kathy Hochul’s determined efforts to combat illegal cannabis operations in New York have gained even more momentum with a new multi-agency initiative authorized as part of the 2024 Budget. The State aims to curtail the sale of untested cannabis from unlicensed shops through comprehensive inspections and enforcement actions.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Virginia cannabis law went into effect on July 1, 2021, and in a little over two months since that starting date, the county of Richmond has experienced a shocking decrease in cannabis-related arrests. . Due to the newness of the law’s enactment, some of the offenders claim to be unaware of what the law does and does not allow.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 8, 2021

In a bold move that many did not see coming from the South, Virginia just officially passed legal, recreational cannabis. . Now, small amounts of cannabis are officially legalized in the state. In 2019, an attempt to legalize and decriminalize cannabis failed in the state. Victory Over Opposition In Virginia.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 6, 2021

The California Senate just granted final approval to a landmark bill that would make it legal for any adult in the Golden State to possess, use, and share almost any psychedelic drug. This group would be required to submit these recommendations by January 1st, 2024. View original article.

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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). LEGALIZATION. Such provisions are now generally part and parcel of any adult-use legalization law.

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

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SpeedWeed

JULY 20, 2021

Maryland state lawmakers announced last week that the legislature will turn to the voters on the issue of cannabis policy reform by placing a marijuana legalization measure on the statewide ballot next year. Maryland Work Group To Study Cannabis Legalization. Maryland Medical Marijuana Already Legal.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

The Governor specifically stated that the goal of this proposed tax cut is to promote the state’s legal market, which has struggled to compete with the illicit market and is feeling the effects of inflation and reduced demand from pandemic peaks. million from the Governor’s Budget estimate.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 1, 2021

The New Mexico House of Representatives voted to approve a bill on Friday that would legalize recreational marijuana for adults. Under the bill, commercial production and sales of cannabis would be legalized, regulated, and taxed. Five Legalization Bills Under Consideration In New Mexico. This is a big deal, and it should be.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Like the laws recently enacted in N.Y. Vicente Sederberg LLP, which has been shaping and navigating cannabis laws and regulations for over a decade, will host a free ‘Tri-state Cannabis Update’ webinar June 29 — *Register Now*. . State lawmakers passed a bill Thursday to legalize, regulate, and tax cannabis for adult use.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Northam (D) signed the Cannabis Control Act (CCA) into law. This law positioned Virginia to be the South’s first adult-use (i.e., 1, 2024 launch date for its first-ever retail sales. ” These adult-use provisions were slashed through the silence of Virginia’s 2022-2024 budget bill. But there was a catch.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 2, 2021

Ralph Northam expected later this week, Virginia will become the 16th state to legalize cannabis for adult use—although legalization won’t actually take effect until 2024. At least 12 state legislatures have recreational legalization measures on the table right now, which is a typical number for this time of year.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2021

The initial shipment is designated to be used by the Clinic in a pilot run in preparation for the previously announced study , based out of the United Kingdom, on the safety and efficacy of cannabis and hemp for the treatment of patients suffering from chronic pain. billion, servicing nearly 340,000 active patients.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Glenn Youngkin will not seek to repeal it; his focus will be on building a rip-roaring economy with more jobs and better wages, restoring excellence in education, and reestablishing Virginia’s commitment to public safety. — Team Youngkin (@TeamYoungkin) July 2, 2021. Stakeholders were divided on what the victory of Republican Gov.-elect

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Acting in one fell swoop, on September 18, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed 10 cannabis-related legislative bills into law. Senate Bill 1326 is the most widely recognized bill of the group, and authorizes the Governor the power to sign cannabis trade agreements with other states where cannabis is legal.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Equity subcommittee members raised concerns regarding the background check requirement, expressing worry such a requirement will disparately impact individuals from communities disproportionately targeted by law enforcement. Safety, Ethics and Responsibilities of a Psilocybin Facilitator (10 Hours). You can contact Brett Mulligan at ?

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SpeedWeed

JULY 12, 2021

Social equity laws have become a standard in the cannabis industry. As of July 1, Virginia’s recreational cannabis law officially launched , although it won’t be fully implemented until 2024. There are just as many in support cannabis social equity laws throughout the country, but especially those in Virginia.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

Last week Amazon was sued over alleged employment law violations. This means they are illegal under federal law and under many state laws, including Michigan. Plaintiff alleged he believed the use of the mushrooms was a felony and a workplace hazard to public health and safety. We’ll see ya at the polls in 2024.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Octopuses on ecstasy, Thailand’s legalization regrets, and Gov. Newly elected Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has expressed his intent to “rectify” the country’s cannabis laws within the next six months — possibly limiting legality to only medical use. Newsom’s psychedelic veto.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Europe, forecasted to be the world’s biggest legal cannabis market by 2024 will exceed North America, the dominant market today, according to Prohibition Partners. They are learning quickly from the successes and failures in Canada’s legal medical cannabis program that has been active since 2001. By Arundati Dandapani.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 2, 2023

C) 25% shall be transferred to the Criminal Justice Information Projects Fund to be used for the purposes of the Restore, Reinvest, and Renew Program to address economic development, violence prevention services, re-entry services, youth development, and civil legal aid, as defined by Section 15 of the Public Interest Attorney Assistance Act.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 17, 2021

State senators on the Golden State’s public safety committee voted to advance a bill that would decriminalize the possession of many mind-expanding substances by 4 to 1 on Tuesday. . Depending on who you ask, SB 519 could actually be a step towards legalizing the drugs included in its scope. .

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 10, 2021

“It puts in place what I believe to be an appropriate mechanism to deal with the issue of driving under the influence, something that is I know of particular interest to this committee, particularly given the fact that neighboring states are undertaking legalization.”. Included in S.B. Included in S.B.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 9, 2021

“It puts in place what I believe to be an appropriate mechanism to deal with the issue of driving under the influence, something that is I know of particular interest to this committee, particularly given the fact that neighboring states are undertaking legalization.”. Included in S.B. Included in S.B.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

JUNE 12, 2023

With the recent passage of House Bill 556 and Senate Bill 516 in Maryland, the legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis is set to begin on July 1, 2023. In this blog post, we will address some of the key questions surrounding the new legislation to help you navigate the world of legalized adult-use cannabis in Maryland.

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