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California Supreme Court: Cannabis Law Not Applicable to Prison Inmates

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

Inmates in prison are not allowed to possess recreational marijuana while incarcerated, according to a new ruling by the California Supreme Court. In a split 5-2 ruling, the high court held that Prop 64, which legalized recreational marijuana in California, was not applicable to prison inmates. Call us at 714-937-2050.

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California Medical Cannabis Now Allowed in Public Schools

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Los Angeles medical marijuana lawyers know the law is significant for two main reasons: It does not force public school districts to adopt any policy compelling school personnel to administer medical cannabis products to children; It does give access to the largest public school population in the nation (roughly 6 million).

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UK: A blueprint for the UK Cannabis Industry

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Aside from the obvious consumer demand for liberalised cannabis policies, the Plan’s headlines focus on the practical opportunities presented by a thriving hemp and cannabis (including CBD) industry. billion in annual tax revenue, and environmental and agricultural benefits aimed at meeting carbon neutrality commitments by 2050.

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California Employers Ease Zero Tolerance on Cannabis

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California employers long have long availed themselves of their right – as affirmed by the state’s high court – to carry out zero tolerance policies against workers who use drugs – even if that drug use takes place off-the-job. 64 that legalized recreational use. The History of Employer Zero Tolerance Policies.

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Confer With a Cannabis Lawyer: Capitalizing on the Los Angeles Marijuana Tourism Market

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Marijuana first became legal for recreation among adult users in January 2018. For example, if you are a hotel that hosts individuals who are visiting for marijuana tours just as you would any other, that might not be anything for which you’d need anything more than a commercial general liability policy. Call us at 714-937-2050.

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25 Cities Sue California to Block Unfettered Marijuana Delivery

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64 , the legislation that opened the door to legalized recreational marijuana in California. Approximately 80 percent of the state’s 482 cities have barred cannabis retailers from either setting up shop or selling the drug for recreational purposes. However, not all plaintiff cities have prohibited recreational sales.

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Danger of ‘De Facto” Cannabis Legalization for California Neighbors

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have some form of lawful marijuana, nine allowing for recreational use. drug policy hasn’t historically been closely aligned with medicine or science or smart public policy. Lawmakers in New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania have initiated efforts to adopt recreational use laws.