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The Week in Weed: February 9, 2024

The Blunt Truth

This week, we see Texas’ attorney general opposing local decriminalization laws. We note the Pennsylvania governor’s frustration over seeing cannabis business travel to neighboring states. Texas state law prohibits cities from refusing to enforce drug laws, so these municipalities may have to backtrack.

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New California Law Ends Employer Queries on Previous Marijuana Use

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Let’s explore more about this historic law and what it means for millions of qualified job applicants nationwide. Washington State has recently added its name to the list of states providing comprehensive protections for workers against employment discrimination based on lawful marijuana use.

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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. There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law. Now is no different. Below are some highlights of what happened in 2021. Connecticut. New Mexico. New Jersey.

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Cannabis Laws & the Southern States

Cannabis Law Report

Although several Southern states have enacted medical cannabis programs, no states have embraced recreational use of cannabis. This article reviews cannabis laws in effect in Southern states, cannabis laws that will go into effect in the future, and examines states that haven’t passed legislation legalizing cannabis.

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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. There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law. Now is no different. Below are some highlights of what happened in 2021. Jennifer Mora.

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Medical marijuana might lose special protections

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

(KELO) — Businesses that grow, test and sell medical cannabis in South Dakota could soon lose some legal protections that voters put into state law three years ago. State legislators are considering whether to allow law enforcement to inspect, search, seize. Read More

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The Week in Weed: June 9, 2023

The Blunt Truth

FLORIDA Could adult-use cannabis appear on the 2024 Florida ballot? As we reported here , there are enough signatures to qualify, but the state’s Attorney General believes that the initiative as written violates state law. And finally, we note that the Kansas City Royals sign a deal with a CBD company.

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