Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Understand and monitor local ordinances, state laws and other regulations in Michigan and other emerging markets. Develop and maintain strong relationships within the industry as well as local and state personnel. Provide details of various regulations, procedures, and/or policies to employees and stakeholders as necessary.

Advocacy 52

Advocacy Environment Policy Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2022

The requirement, which appears in a set of draft rules for the regulatory framework of the state’s adult-use or recreational marijuana program, “would needlessly expose customers and workers in the cannabis industry to privacy-violating tracking and data collection,” the ACLU said in a letter to the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy this week.

Dispensary 52

Dispensary Policy Data Retail 52

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The more wide-ranging bill (H 174/S 72), which a spokesperson said is a priority for House Speaker Ron Mariano, addresses aspects of state laws that cannabis regulators and industry entrepreneurs have been increasingly vocal about taking issue with. Sonia Chang-Diaz, co-chair of the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, said.

Seed-To-Sale 52

Seed-To-Sale Consumption Compliance Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

“With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It ASA examines medical cannabis law efficacy. TOP FIVE KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE 2021 STATE OF THE STATES REPORT.

Access 98

Access Law Patients Programs 98

NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform. CO resident? NJ resident? New Mexico.

Legislation 245

Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 245

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

The HR representative told Barbuto that ASM “follow[s] federal law, not state law” in explaining why she was not being accommodated. Was Barbuto wrongfully terminated in violation of public policy by ASM for her use of medical marijuana? Analysis. (I) 1] (1) handicap discrimination, in violation of G. 2] Barbuto , p.

Policy 52

Policy Safety Law Patients 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2022

In 1994, Nixon’s domestic policy chief was quoted saying, “We knew we couldn’t make it illegal to be either against the war or Black, but by getting the public to associate the hippies with marijuana and Blacks with heroin, and then criminalizing both heavily, we could disrupt those communities. Did we know we were lying about the drugs?

Programs 52

Programs Policy State Laws Cultivation 52

NORML

JANUARY 4, 2019

Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Don Young (R-AK) re-introduced the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act, which protects those engaged in state-lawful medical marijuana programs from federal prosecution. Click here to email your member of Congress and urge them to join the Cannabis Caucus. Pennsylvania.

Legislation 125

Legislation Clinical Trials Research and Development Access 125

NORML

JANUARY 10, 2019

Further, marijuana would be removed from the enforcement power from the US Drug Enforcement Administration in matters concerning marijuana possession, production, and sales, to a newly renamed Alcohol, Marijuana, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to ensure compliance with state laws and prevent illegal trafficking of the substance.

Marijuana 278

Marijuana Legislation Compliance Compliance 278

NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day. Here’s what’s currently on the books so far: Virginia 2020 Cannabis Lobby Day.

Legislation 130

Legislation Decriminalization Patients Policy 130

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 13, 2019

Kays advises and represents employers in a broad range of employment law matters arising under federal and state laws. She is experienced in litigating federal and state court cases involving the defense of employment discrimination claims, wrongful discharge, and retaliation matters. During law school, Ms.

Marijuana 45

Marijuana Policy Advocacy State Laws 45

Puff Puff Post

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Colleges are becoming a battleground in the conflict between federal and state marijuana laws as students who use medical pot challenge decades-old campus drug policies. In states where medical marijuana is legal , students disciplined for using it are taking their schools to court. HARTFORD, Conn.

Policy 40

Policy Chronic Pain State Laws Recreational 40

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

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Cultivation 105

Cultivation Seed-To-Sale Conditions Business 105

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 9, 2021

State law doesn’t prohibit the new licensees from unloading for millions of dollars and potentially “giving it away to the white boys again,” one critic said. Read here (paywall).

State Laws 105

State Laws Law Cannabis Advocacy 105

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 29, 2019

An-Chi Tsou is the principal at Tsou Consulting, LLC, specializing in state and local regulatory and legislative compliance, guidance, and advocacy. As most people know, state law provides very generous authority to local jurisdictions regarding operational requirements and standards.

Law 45

Law Policy Programs Topical 45

NORML

JUNE 17, 2019

However, since 2014, members of Congress have passed annual spending bills that included a provision protecting those who engage in the state-sanctioned use and dispensing of medical cannabis from undue prosecution by the Department of Justice.

Marijuana 265

Marijuana History State Laws Programs 265

NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. 4522 was approved by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on 3/9/20. 4524 was approved by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on 3/9/20. Update : H.

Legislation 189

Legislation Access Patients THC 189

Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 1, 2018

ASA works with a grassroots base of more than 50,000 members using public education and direct advocacy to affect national change. In 2016, Maryland contracted with ASA’s Patient Focused Certification program to train the officials tasked with watching over the state’s emerging medical cannabis program.

Treatment 40

Treatment Education Advocacy Access 40

Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 1, 2018

ASA works with a grassroots base of more than 50,000 members using public education and direct advocacy to affect national change. In 2016, Maryland contracted with ASA’s Patient Focused Certification program to train the officials tasked with watching over the state’s emerging medical cannabis program.

Treatment 40

Treatment Education Advocacy Access 40

NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Medical marijuana is currently legal in 31 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, and Guam, and 46 states have some form of medical marijuana law ; however, it remains illegal under federal law.

Chronic Pain 174

Chronic Pain Legislation Treatment State Laws 174

MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

Additionally, adhering to dispensary policies on product handling and consumption promotes harmony and safety. Furthermore, adherence to social distancing guidelines, controlled occupancy limits, and mandatory mask policies (when needed) are used to bolster safety standards within dispensary premises.

Dispensary 52

Dispensary Patients Marijuana Education 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2022

A 2019 state law permits those convicted of marijuana-specific activities which have since been decriminalized or legalized to submit a written request to the court to have those records sealed. Local officials in Clark County (population: 2.2 million) have awarded $1.2

Decriminalization 97

Decriminalization Programs Collective Cannabis 97

NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Under existing state law, medical cannabis oil may contain no more than five percent THC, greatly restricting its therapeutic potential and medical efficacy. Legislation is pending, House Bill 459, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. VA resident?

Legislation 195

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 195

NORML

JANUARY 25, 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. Chairmain’s bill : The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act (HR 3884 / S.

Legislation 160

Legislation Decriminalization Safety Cultivation 160

NORML

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

2318 would allow for expedited expungement of records for those previously convicted of a marijuana crime upon passage of decriminalization or legalization measures in the state of New Jersey, as long as those past violations are no longer considered a crime under state law.

Legalization 179

Legalization Legislation Patients Decriminalization 179

NORML

MAY 3, 2019

LD 991 also seeks to expunge the records of those convicted of marijuana related offenses that are no longer defined as criminal under state law. This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against prospective employees who legally consume cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law.

Legislation 165

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 165

NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

“This would be a big deal in terms of changing our policies to follow states like Colorado, Washington, California, that we’ve seen move forward ending prohibition, not only stopping the arrests, as we’ve done significantly in Illinois with our decriminalization laws, but to open up the marketplace.”

Decriminalization 120

Decriminalization Patients Legislation Law 120

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 22, 2021

The decision does note that some state jobs are considered “safety sensitive” but state law only bars “the use, possession, or being under the influence of illegal or unauthorized mind-altering substances” while on duty or on standby for duty.

Consumption 105

Consumption Safety State Laws Recreational 105

NORML

MAY 24, 2019

This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against prospective employees who legally consume cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. Legislation is pending, AB 132, to protect cannabis consumers from employment discrimination. NV resident? OR resident?

Legislation 169

Legislation Hemp Access Patients 169

NORML

MAY 31, 2019

This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against prospective employees who legally consume cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. Legislation is pending, AB 132, to protect cannabis consumers from employment discrimination. NV resident? OR resident? 6073 and H.

Legislation 111

Legislation Access Banking Hemp 111

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

A new state law in June broadly legalized marijuana for adults and authorized up to a dozen home-grown plants per household for personal use — with no weight limit. “I Farden said he was startled to be placed in handcuffs as federal officers seized mature plants laden with buds — an estimated yearlong personal supply.

Legalization 52

Legalization Decriminalization Recreational State Laws 52

NORML

MAY 17, 2019

LD 991 also seeks to expunge the records of those convicted of marijuana related offenses that are no longer defined as criminal under state law. This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against prospective employees who legally consume cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law.

Legislation 137

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 137

NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Update : SF 1070 was heard by the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Finance and Policy on 3/21. DE resident? MN resident?

Legislation 136

Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 136

NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

The measure would prohibit employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. Legislation has been introduced in Oklahoma, Senate Bill 325, to restrict access to medical cannabis in the state. OK resident? AK resident?

Legislation 164

Legislation Decriminalization Access Therapy 164

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 2149, to amend the definition of “cannabis” under the 2010 voter-approved medical marijuana law. This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against prospective employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. NV resident?

Legislation 179

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 179

NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

The measure would direct the Department of Justice to automatically conduct a review of past misdemeanor cannabis convictions, and to “set aside” offenses that are no longer a crime under state law. Update : SB 420 was approved by the House of Representatives on 6/3/19, and now heads to the governor’s desk.

Legislation 119

Legislation Hemp Agriculture Compliance 119

NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Additionally, Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced The Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act to explicitly bar federal agencies from discriminating against workers solely because of their status as a cannabis consumer, or due to testing positive for marijuana use on a workplace drug test.

Legislation 145

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 145