MMJ Recs

JANUARY 24, 2024

Today we’ll take a closer look at the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program, giving Michigan citizens all the info they need about accessing MMJ in the state. The state legalized medical marijuana in 2008, establishing a framework for patients to access cannabis for therapeutic purposes.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 22, 2020

Employers considering a tolerant attitude towards recreational cannabis in the workplace should consider safety hazards and legal liabilities. As a result, employers largely began to adopt policies that prohibited employees from using or being under the influence of alcohol (and drugs) while at work. Young on January 22, 2020.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

Discover how legalization and regulation have influenced access and usage, and learn about the latest research and medical applications. Legalization and Regulation of Medical Marijuana The journey of legalizing and regulating medical marijuana in the US reflects a nuanced interplay of federal and state policies.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

However, although recreational cannabis is legal, there are some cities and counties throughout the state that have made it very hard (or nearly impossible) for recreational marijuana users to buy cannabis products. Which California cities don’t have recreational marijuana retailers? Shasta Lake. Sonoma County (Unincorporated).

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 20, 2024

Maryland, a trailblazer in progressive healthcare policies, has been part of this trend. The state’s thoughtful approach seeks to ensure that those with genuine medical needs have access to this alternative treatment while maintaining a balance between patient care and preventing misuse.

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The Joint Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

At present, 21 US states have passed bills for the recreational use of cannabis, and given it is having an effect on the number of people misusing opioids, it could be a real tactic for state officials to try and combat the ever-growing issue.

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PrestoDoctor

JUNE 23, 2020

If they ever find themselves in a scenario where they need access to it but aren’t able to obtain it, they’ll likely run into problems. The quantities are regulated, and the person in question must have a registered medical marijuana card, but access is still available. For Creativity. And people must keep this in mind.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

With the votes tallied, it appears that 13 municipalities voted in favor of initiatives to expand cannabis access that were on the ballot. Some of those municipalities voted to allow cannabis businesses for the first time, while others voted to expand legal access from only medical to adult use.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 12, 2024

However, the law remains restrictive, limiting access to medical cannabis compared to other states. Employers have the right to enforce drug-free workplace policies and may choose to terminate or discipline employees who test positive for marijuana, even if it’s for medical purposes.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 22, 2019

Right now, there is an ongoing battle between the state and local governments for access to cannabis, which should be the first place that states (and possibly even Congress) look when considering legalization.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 14, 2022

Working hand-in-hand with city officials, STIIIZY Pomona has also been engaged in an ongoing effort to help revitalize the area of Pomona where they operate, introducing a secure, vibrant business and providing safe access to cannabis, and providing 90 jobs. read more [link].

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 10, 2022

In addition, the recreational use of cannabis remains illegal, even in the case of low-THC cannabis. The legalization of home cultivation should facilitate access to medical cannabis, which has been legal in Thailand since 2018. Looking at the big picture, the overall policy direction is encouraging. In any case, the 0.2%

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Sensi Seeds

JANUARY 4, 2019

Since 2001, Canadians seeking to use cannabis for medical treatment have had access to it under the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations (MMAR ). It allows patients to have access to medicinal cannabis without danger of being criminalized. Context of the Medicinal Cannabis Situation.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The legalization of recreational cannabis in several states has further normalized its use, contributing to a broader shift in public perception. This shift can be attributed to increased access to information, a more liberal societal outlook, and a willingness to explore alternative healthcare options.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 27, 2022

This blog post summarizes the legislation in both states and explains the differences and similarities in adult use versus medicinal models of psilocybin legalization. New York’s legislation includes a psilocybin services grant program that provides financial assistance to veterans and first responders who want to access psilocybin services.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 16, 2020

It has put state legalization campaigns on hold, delayed sales roll-outs, and the problems in Massachusetts could fill this blog post all by themselves. This week, the state’s Office of Marijuana Policy postponed sales indefinitely due to the pandemic. And there is endless news about the (lack of) relief for marijuana businesses.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 14, 2022

The Board’s consumer safety concern is indeed a legitimate one as recreational use cannabis producers were previously not required to test for pesticides at all. All market participants are likely to be impacted to some degree by these new rules and the LCB’s currently unknown enforcement policies.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2020

And for good reason: the recreational market is expanding. The international market is taking form and access to banking services is expanding. First by the European Union, whose Common Agricultural Policy caps THC concentrations at 0.2 Hemp is legal. CBD and other cannabinoids are fast becoming (if not already) household names.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

APRIL 5, 2019

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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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 22, 2020

Employers considering a tolerant attitude towards recreational cannabis in the workplace should consider safety hazards and legal liabilities. . As a result, employers largely began to adopt policies that prohibited employees from using or being under the influence of alcohol (and drugs) while at work.

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MMJ Recs

AUGUST 30, 2021

Even though laws were put into place that legalized MMJ and made it possible for qualifying patients to access the medication, dispensaries and sales had not yet come into play. According to the Marijuana Policy Project, each state has its own tax laws regarding the legal sale of medical marijuana.

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The Joint Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

It has sparked conversations and debates about social justice, criminal justice reform, and racial equity, as historically marginalized communities disproportionately affected by cannabis-related policies seek to participate in this burgeoning market. The economic benefits of cannabis investments also extend to job creation.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Former Minister for Health Agnes Buzyn is an influential figure in French public health policy and has stated her support for an MMJ program on several occasions. The Irish Medical Cannabis Access Programme is operating on a pilot basis for the next five years. Countries Where Recreational Marijuana Is Legal.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 1, 2022

We could go deep on any of these topics—and we have with many of them here on the blog—but this post gives a 100,000 foot overview. 1. At the same time, those with privilege or access to capital are off to the races. States tend to start out with medical programs and later adopt recreational programs.

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The Joint Blog

APRIL 10, 2020

The study, titled Association of state marijuana legalization policies for medical and recreational use with vaping-associated lung disease , was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 17, 2022

The rationale for the is consumer safety – which seems like a legitimate concern given that recreational use cannabis producers were previously not required to test for pesticides at all. All market participants are likely to be impacted to some degree by these new rules and the LCB’s currently unknown enforcement policies.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 1, 2019

This means we are unlikely to see a full-scale merger of the medical and recreational cannabis programs in 2019 (too bad), and that most of the legislation will be maintenance oriented and reactive. How did we get here? When Oregon representatives first met in 2015 to codify Measure 91, there was tremendous buzz. Local Grow Tax.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2020

While marijuana is now legal for recreational use in an ever-increasing number of states, it is crucial to remember that medical marijuana is an essential medical treatment for millions of Americans. However, certain jobs will want to know if you use medical marijuana because they have a legally protected policy of not hiring MMJ patients.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 29, 2019

Last Thursday, in one of the few (to our knowledge) contested cases heard by the OLCC concerning cannabis, the OLCC accepted unanimously the findings of a state Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) and denied an application for a recreational marijuana producer license. New Settlement Policies? You can read the press release here.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

JANUARY 26, 2020

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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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

However, recreational marijuana is absolutely not legal ! However, despite the relatively warm reception medical marijuana has received, Oklahoma still seems pretty strongly opposed to recreational marijuana as a whole. Will we ever see marijuana legalized in Oklahoma for recreational use? Let’s start with the basics.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 13, 2020

Most player contracts, collective bargaining agreements, and league policies and player rules dictated that cannabis consumption (or even participating in a cannabis business) would carry stiff consequences for players where cannabis remains federally illegal. The NHL has a pretty relaxed drug testing policy around THC in its athletes.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Multiple consultations are being launched over the next six weeks; one will ask if access to cannabis for medicinal purposes should be widened. Decriminalising the recreational use of cannabis will be considered at a later date. Perhaps of more interest is the Isle of Man’s tax policy.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 16, 2019

Malta is considering full legalisation of recreational cannabis, but only for users who agree to register with the government first. ” Support groups have criticised the concept of a register for recreational users, stating it will simply drive users into the black market. “We Libertarians, look away now. the group said.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 22, 2020

One of the main worries MMJ patients are having is whether they will have access to enough product to suit their needs during this pandemic. Many dispensaries have announced that they will supply product to MMJ cardholders ahead of recreational users since they have a more serious need for it.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

Marijuana businesses generally have a lack of access to traditional financial services and therefore deal with a lot of cash. Washington’s recreational marijuana market is one of the oldest in the country and many marijuana businesses in Washington can obtain a checking account. A restaurant is inevitably going to deal with cash.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Implementing this law and the need for other changes resulted in the OLCC conducting a state-wide listening tour and forming committees to consider changes to Division 25 – the administrative rules governing recreational marijuana in the State of Oregon. If you’d like to listen to the nearly 3-hour RAC, you can find the audio recording here.

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