Veriheal

JULY 19, 2023

Let’s explore more about this historic law and what it means for millions of qualified job applicants nationwide. In the wake of the expanding marijuana legalization movement, employment policies related to cannabis use are experiencing significant transformation across the U.S. At the federal level, the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2021

He added the UK’s drug policy is “hopelessly out of date,” as it’s still governed by the infamous 1971 Misuse of Drugs Act. Dr Poulter wrote: “The law views cannabis as a “street drug”. Also, while the country’s market is about to reach £1 billion in value by 2024, “with the right regulatory framework, it could be greater.”.

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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. At that time, many employers will be prohibited from taking certain actions in the absence of clear policies addressing marijuana use or evidence of impairment. Connecticut.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 21, 2025

Thats what Ballot Measure 119 is all about: a law that requires cannabis businesses to allow employees the chance to unionize without interference. This push led to significant changes, including the introduction of labor laws designed to safeguard worker rights. What is Ballot Measure 119? projected to reach a staggering $444.34

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PrestoDoctor

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Results 2024: Florida, Dakotas, and Nebraska Ballot Outcomes In the 2024 elections, marijuana legalization initiatives took center stage in several states across the U.S., with voters making significant choices on both recreational and medical marijuana policies. appeared first on PrestoDoctor.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

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. 4522 was approved by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on 3/9/20. HI resident? IA resident?

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Veriheal

MARCH 27, 2025

The board created policy recommendations , including licensing more state dispensaries, exempting medical cannabis products from sales tax, and providing more oversight on telehealth providers. The number of medical cannabis patients in Iowa by the end of 2024 was right around 18,000.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Two reports this week indicate that hopes are high for some sort of regulated environment by 2024 ( but then again that’s always the case at this stage of the discussion!)

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 18, 2023

California has been a pioneer in forward-thinking marijuana laws for more than two decades. Despite California laws, employees have still been at risk of discrimination for using cannabis in their off-hours. In the past, California laws have upheld the rights of employers to fire workers for cannabis use, even if a doctor approved it.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 12, 2024

Pritzker said about the report, “the results show that our administration’s policies focused on social equity have paid off.” Growing sales in 2024 means cannabis tax revenue will continue to play a major role in righting decades of wrongs in the state’s criminal justice system.”

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Veriheal

JULY 21, 2023

Trulieve gathered petition signatures to put recreational cannabis on Florida’s 2024 ballot, Germany released a legalization bill draft, and a bipartisan push aims to fix the Department of Defense’s hiring problem. That means that an amendment to legalize recreational cannabis may appear on the state’s 2024 ballot.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

RICHMOND, VA — Virginia lawmakers gave final approval Saturday to a bill that will legalize cannabis for adult use, but not until 2024, when retail sales of the drug would begin. 1, 2024, at the same time sales will begin and regulations will go into effect to control the marijuana marketplace in Virginia. View original article.

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This week, we see Texas’ attorney general opposing local decriminalization laws. Texas state law prohibits cities from refusing to enforce drug laws, so these municipalities may have to backtrack. Our local policies are perfectly legal: we stopped wasting taxpayer dollars to test alleged marijuana for THC content.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

By including the law as an amendment to the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the new law, which is effective January 1, 2024, essentially makes cannabis users a protected class in California. The exceptions are narrow.

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Veriheal

MARCH 23, 2024

The law is set to take effect in June 2024 , marking a major shift in Ukraine’s healthcare policy. His proposal of the law shows his commitment to addressing the health needs of Ukrainians, especially during these challenging times. The law is clear: using cannabis just for fun is still illegal.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. The measure prohibits the release of past records for any marijuana offense that is no longer defined as a crime under state law. HI resident?

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Despite ongoing policy disagreements, lawmakers remain cautiously optimistic about the bill’s prospects. Looking ahead, the passage of the cannabis banking bill in early 2024 appears contingent on overcoming legislative challenges and finding a suitable window in the Senate’s agenda.

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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. According to the Drug Policy Alliance , drug offenses are a leading cause of arrest in the United States.

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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

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Last week, Illinois officials released the Annual Cannabis Report for Fiscal Year 2024. By law, IDFPR is required to include any recommendations for changing the tax rate applied to sales of adult use cannabis in its annual report. Inside the report, IDFPR announced its first official written words on the subject.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 21, 2021

We know that marijuana laws in Virginia and throughout this country have been disproportionately enforced against communities of color and low-income Virginians.”. The post Virginia’s Governor Ralph Northam Signs Cannabis Legalization Bills Into Law appeared first on SpeedWeed. View original article.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Despite this massive shift in cannabis policy, however, a few states are still dragging their feet on cannabis legalization. Whether you’re planning a long road trip or flying to see family over the holidays — the following will ensure you stay on the right side of the law. >> Learn more: Where is Cannabis Legal?

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In just seven weeks, marijuana laws reduced crime in the city and the surrounding counties with police making only about two dozen arrests. The new law, which made Virginia the first southern state to legalize adult-use cannabis , allows people to possess up to one ounce of cannabis and grow four plants at home.

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

GERMANY The German legislature is set to decriminalize cannabis today; the law is set to take effect on April 1. The legislature voted in favor last December, and President Zelensky signed the measure into law late last week. And the illegal market continues to flourish. C’mon – shouldn’t that have been April 20??)

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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. At that time, many employers will be prohibited from taking certain actions in the absence of clear policies addressing marijuana use or evidence of impairment.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Products registered prior to August 2024 are considered legacy product registrations. Keep in mind online features are still being enhanced to improve user experience, ensure compliance, and accommodate changes related to newly established rules or policy. User Guides are available to assist with navigating the licensing portal.

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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.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The Current State Of Psychedelic Therapy Understanding the current laws surrounding psychedelic therapy in the United States can feel a little confusing, particularly as states like Oregon and Colorado work to decriminalize magic mushrooms and other substances.

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Veriheal

MAY 4, 2023

In Germany, legal recreational cannabis sales are slated to launch by the end of 2024. Although regulations are still being hashed out for the market, which will see consumers buy their bud from licensed dispensaries, analysts foresee sales reaching €170 million ($187 million) in 2024 before reaching €1 billion ($1.1 billion) by 2027.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 20, 2021

Following closely on the heels of both New York and New Jersey enacting recreational cannabis laws, New Mexico and Virginia have enacted their own laws allowing adults to use cannabis for recreational purposes. Virginia went further by enacting the first law providing employment protections to individuals using cannabis oil.

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Veriheal

APRIL 26, 2023

Bill to Permit Retail Cannabis Sales in Virginia by 2024 Following a failed attempt to launch a legal market in Virginia, retail cannabis sales have stalled until 2024. Lawmakers have proposed a 2024 target date for legal sales to finally commence. Nonetheless, since Republicans gained control of the House of Delegates and Gov.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 10, 2024

The press release stated, “This milestone was achieved nearly two weeks faster in 2024 compared to 2023, when the $1 billion sales mark was not reached until July 10. Additionally, Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which represents an increase from Fiscal Year 2023 ($1.9 billion) and Fiscal Year 2022 ($1.8

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

This blog post will discuss the rulemaking timeline and provide updates regarding policy recommendations from the five subcommittees. These liaisons present equity subcommittee recommendations and participate in discussion to ensure that all subcommittees actively consider equity in their policy recommendations. Rulemaking Timeline.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 11, 2023

In a significant move towards drug policy reform, Colorado Governor Jared Polis asked lawmakers for permission to grant pardons for individuals with certain psychedelic drug-related convictions. Also known as the Natural Medicine Health Act 2022, Prop 122 was eventually assented to and passed into law.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

We’re encouraged that SB711 has been advanced by the Judiciary Committee,” said DeVaughn Ward , who serves as senior legislative counsel for the Marijuana Policy Project. What’s more, just over 50% of voters want to see a recreational cannabis legalization law enacted across the state.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

Imports are not possible for a period of five years ending in 2024. . When the dust settles and rules and policy become clearer, this local cannabis-oil production potential can open up an industrial-scale manufacturing in the private sector, driven by advanced technology from overseas. How long will it take? Great uncertainty here!

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

APRIL 21, 2024

federal law, but 24 states and the District of Columbia have legalized the drug for recreational purposes, according to the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), an advocacy group that tracks state-level legislation on the issue. The use and possession of marijuana is illegal under U.S. 38 states and.

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