State Policy Weekly Update 4/12/2023
NORML
APRIL 12, 2023
Highlights include: AR, CA, CO, ME, MD, MO, NH, PA, SC, and TX The post State Policy Weekly Update 4/12/2023 appeared first on NORML.
This site uses cookies to improve your experience. By viewing our content, you are accepting the use of cookies. To help us insure we adhere to various privacy regulations, please select your country/region of residence. If you do not select a country we will assume you are from the United States. View our privacy policy and terms of use.
NORML
APRIL 12, 2023
Highlights include: AR, CA, CO, ME, MD, MO, NH, PA, SC, and TX The post State Policy Weekly Update 4/12/2023 appeared first on NORML.
Veriheal
AUGUST 31, 2022
In light of this crisis, a team of researchers decided to investigate the impact of “safe consumption sites.” There is a lot of controversy surrounding safe consumption sites due to the fact that they allow people to consume pre-obtained drugs. . Safe Consumption Sites = Less Overdoses. Overdose Prevention Centers.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
NORML
APRIL 7, 2020
Incidences of the vaping-related lung illness EVALI (e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury) are primarily concentrated to jurisdictions where adult-use cannabis consumption is prohibited, according to data published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open.
Veriheal
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Does recreational cannabis legalization contribute to a spike in consumption? On the other hand, Martins and her team of researchers claim that legalization did not contribute to a rise in frequent cannabis consumption among the aforementioned groups since the year 2017. As of October 2021, 18 U.S. Non-Hispanic white (16.6-19.4%).
Veriheal
MAY 12, 2023
Secret Service Revises Cannabis Employment Policy In order to keep up with the growing movement for cannabis legalization, several federal organizations have revised their cannabis policies. Last month, the USSS announced an update to its employment policy. Secret Service (USSS) is the latest organization to follow suit.
Veriheal
JUNE 11, 2021
Through these conversations, I am able to capture first-hand stories about how current cannabis policy impacts their lives – both positively and negatively. For many patients, especially those in states where cannabis access has been extended to both medical and recreational markets, patients are now better served than they used to be.
MMJ Recs
MARCH 23, 2024
Health Effects of Cannabis Legalization in Michigan The health effects of cannabis legalization in Michigan encompass both potential benefits and risks for residents. Legalization may offer expanded access to medical cannabis for patients suffering from various conditions, providing alternative treatment options and symptom relief.
The Cannigma
MARCH 14, 2023
During the height of cannabis prohibition, admitting consumption was very risky. And states like California that left it up to a patient and their doctor to decide whether cannabis was appropriate for them were accused of using medical cannabis as a guise for full legalization.
MMJ Recs
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of medical marijuana, accessing cannabis through a dispensary in New Jersey can be both empowering and complex. Familiarize yourself with the dispensary’s rules and policies. Don’ts: Don’t purchase more than the legal limit allowed by the state.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 25, 2022
LAS VEGAS, NV – The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) will host two live webinars to assist applicants in understanding the application process for a cannabis consumption lounge license. Details of the webinars: Topic: Applying for a Cannabis Consumption Lounge License. Topic: Applying for a Cannabis Consumption Lounge License.
Veriheal
AUGUST 28, 2020
For many years those who have stood against the reform of cannabis laws have argued that decriminalization and/or legalization would lead to an increase in consumption among adolescents. On the opposite side of the argument, cannabis activists have argued that legalization would have the opposite effect.
NORML
MARCH 19, 2019
Chief Petitioners Madeline Martinez, Leia Flynn, and Angela Bacca filed a ballot measure to be known as “The Legalization Justice Act of 2020” at the Oregon State Capitol on Monday, March 18. The OJL seeks to right these wrongs as well as provide a model for other states to implement a more just version of cannabis legalization.
Veriheal
DECEMBER 9, 2021
When cannabis legalization began to gain ground and support, those who remained opposed to these policy changes touted claims that legalization would increase the risk of mental illness or even suicide among affected populations. We found that recreational marijuana access was associated with a 6.29
NORML
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
A complex and comprehensive plan laid out in over 200 pages of legislative text, the CRTA would implement one of the most tightly regulated, highly taxed and heavily controlled legal cannabis markets in the world. It also creates on-site consumption licenses for retail facilities to apply for. development and hiring programs.
Veriheal
DECEMBER 14, 2021
In accordance with this, a new study found that states with legal cannabis markets have been less likely to experience incidences of EVALI, suggesting that properly regulated vape pens are not the problem. The report noted that the states with legalized recreational cannabis “fell into the lower two quintiles for EVALI prevalence.”
Veriheal
MARCH 21, 2022
Cannabis companies that hire drivers to work for them—such as delivery services and goods transporters—are being advised by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish certain policies that can mitigate the risk of impaired driving, all the while ensuring that companies remain in alignment with state legalization laws.
NORML
JANUARY 7, 2019
Since the passage of Proposition 1 , officially known as the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act , which legalized the sale, possession, consumption and cultivation of marijuana for adults 21 and up last November, members of Michigan NORML have encountered a new challenge: municipal opt-out.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 20, 2022
AUGUSTA – Today, the State of Maine’s Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) released a report examining how cannabis consumption, market dynamics, and health outcomes vary by geographic region, cannabis market, and other variables. Michael Sofis, a leading cannabis demand and consumption behavior researcher. “We
The Cannigma
JUNE 12, 2022
Recreational: not legal, possession decriminalized Medical: legal. Recreational cannabis is not legal in Ukraine, but possession of up to 5 grams is decriminalized and there is a limited, but expanding, medical program. Ukraine has an existing medical cannabis program, but product access is extremely limited.
MMJ Recs
MARCH 14, 2024
Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana in West Virginia West Virginia’s medical marijuana program encompasses an extensive list of qualifying conditions, providing access to patients with various chronic or debilitating diseases.
CannaMD
MARCH 3, 2021
Law enforcement, policy makers, and public citizens have long debated how recreational marijuana legalization influences crime and public safety. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy , and PLOS One – discovering a buffer effect and decreased crime rates. Most existing research focuses on crime in legalized states.
Veriheal
APRIL 17, 2024
Jimmy John’s promotion not only satisfies its customers’ preferences but also taps into current pop culture trends, showcasing the increasingly accepted nature of legal cannabis consumption in mainstream America despite the federal government’s reluctance to revise national policies and reschedule marijuana.
NORML
APRIL 9, 2020
However, while we are living through the current pandemic consumers should be more mindful of day-to-day consumption practices. NORML Cannabis Policy Guidance Memo for Protecting Public Health During COVID-19 Crisis. States Taking Action to Ensure Uninterrupted Retail Access to Medical Cannabis During COVID-19 Outbreak.
Veriheal
MARCH 23, 2023
The people of Japan, a country renowned for its sushi cuisine scene, iconic Mount Fuji, and eye-catching cherry blossom trees, may soon have access to legal medicinal marijuana for intractable diseases. Additionally, due to legal uncertainties, consumer awareness and understanding is limited. ‘1948 Law No.
NORML
JANUARY 24, 2019
Sixty-six percent of US adults believe that “the use of marijuana should be made legal,” according to national survey data compiled by the Gallup. The percentage is the highest ever reported by Gallup, which has been tracking Americans’ views on the subject of marijuana legalization since 1969.
NORML
FEBRUARY 15, 2020
The legalization effort in New Mexico was killed as the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 6-4 to table the bill this week. One of two initiative petitions to put marijuana legalization on the ballot in Oklahoma was cleared for signature gathering. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical marijuana access.
Veriheal
APRIL 12, 2022
Medical cannabis is legal in New Mexico, but April 1st marked the very first day stores were allowed to start making sales to the public for recreational cannabis. Legal Cannabis in New Mexico is Great for the Economy. People were happy and excited to finally have legal access to cannabis.
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.
SpeedWeed
JULY 6, 2021
In response to a reporter’s question of whether he supported the high court’s decision, AMLO answered that his government “decided not to intervene” in the high court’s decision — but that his administration would be willing to promote a law reversing the course of legalization should widened access to cannabis “harm” the country. .
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.
Veriheal
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Let’s take a look at how businesses are parting ways with traditional “cannabis tests” as well as how legal access leads to fair employment opportunities for consumers alike. Legal Landscape of Cannabis Public opinion has resulted in significant changes in cannabis laws in the United States.
MMJ Recs
MARCH 16, 2024
Overview of the Medical Marijuana Industry The medical marijuana industry has experienced significant growth and evolution in recent years, fueled by shifting attitudes, changing regulations, and expanding legalization efforts across various jurisdictions.
CannaMD
MARCH 19, 2020
To that, end we’ve organized official policies – including delivery details and more – for all Florida dispensaries , below. We pride ourselves on the cleanliness and sanitary conditions of our facilities and dispensaries and have an ongoing Safety Policy Plan to assure sanitary production facilities. COLUMBIA CARE.
Veriheal
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
However, another stereotype-smashing study found that cannabis legalization is tied to lower obesity rates as more citizens and patients take to cannabis consumption. Adult-use Legalization is Associated with Decreased Levels of Obesity. percent lower…” compared to the pre-legalization years.
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
Consumption Lounge Will Complement Newest Retail Location in Central California and Feature Cookies’ Line of Top-Shelf Cannabis Products. consumption lounge in Coalinga, a city in Fresno County. Access to the consumption lounge requires an online reservation. COALINGA, Calif.–(BUSINESS Durian Ave. About Cookies.
Veriheal
JULY 20, 2022
Arrests may be beginning to decline, but with cannabis legal in so many places across the nation, it should be doing much more. Cannabis legalization has taken the nation by storm. Recreational cannabis is legal in 19 states, and medical cannabis is legal in 37. still frown upon cannabis consumption on-premises.
The Cannigma
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized. Norway has not legalized recreational cannabis but typically possession of less than 15 grams is punished with a simple fine. Furthermore, in 2017 the Norwegian parliament voted in favor of a measure to decriminalize drug use, shifting the focus of drug policies towards treatment.
Veriheal
JUNE 28, 2022
South Dakota still has harsh penalties surrounding cannabis consumption, and its newly instated medical cannabis program remains heavily restricted. Voters legalized medical cannabis in South Dakota via ballot initiative on November 3rd, 2020. These policies have generally made it an unfriendly place for cannabis consumers.
The Cannigma
JUNE 2, 2023
The possession, use, and trafficking of cannabis are illegal, and the country maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards drugs. Singapore has shown no indication of considering the legalization or decriminalization of cannabis. Is weed legal in Singapore? No, weed is illegal in Singapore.
Veriheal
JANUARY 28, 2021
The November 2020 election was a great win for advocates for cannabis legal reform , with four states voting to legalize recreational cannabis, joining the 11 other states that have decriminalized recreational cannabis use. ” What Federal Law Says. 12114(a); 29 U.S.C. § 12114(a); 29 U.S.C. § Emphasis added by Veriheal. .
NORML
MARCH 14, 2020
Veteran Access : HR 1647, the Veterans Equal Access Act, would allow V.A. doctors to fill out the state-legal medical marijuana recommendations. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical marijuana access. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of access to edibles. Your Highness, Carly.
NORML
MAY 20, 2019
Even though cannabis has been recreationally legal in the Battle Born State for nearly two years and Sin City has become a greenish gold mine of legal cannabis, many problems and societal penalties still arise with the use of it; no social consumption lounges being among the most glaring.
MMJ Recs
MARCH 2, 2024
In Ohio, accessing medical marijuana involves more than just obtaining a prescription; it requires navigating a complex landscape of dispensaries, regulations, and patient expectations. Dispensaries prioritize patient education, providing information on various strains, consumption methods, and dosage recommendations.
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Marijuana use in the United States is increasing as more states legalize its medical and recreational use. Develop a comprehensive marijuana policy that accounts for current laws in each state where your company operates. A zero-tolerance policy for marijuana may not be possible, depending on your state’s laws. The Bottom Line.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
We have resent the email to
Are you sure you want to cancel your subscriptions?
Let's personalize your content