Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2020

In the 2019 New York State legislative session, which runs from January through June of each year, comprehensive cannabis legislation failed to garner enough support to pass as part of the budget or as standalone legislation. The legislation calls for the creation of the Office of Cannabis Management (the OCM).

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 1, 2022

PEW Charitable Trusts has published the following article about cannabis use and employment law. I knew it was going to change,” Hooton said of her initial bill, which she said was modeled on draft legislation backed by medical cannabis advocates in other states. “I Drug use can create workplace safety issues, he said.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Olivia Naugle, legislative analyst at the Marijuana Policy Project, a Washington D.C. Arresting adults for cannabis offenses is a massive waste of law enforcement officials’ time and resources, and it does nothing to improve public health or safety.”. Critics say that creates a system of unequal justice.

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Otherside Farms

JUNE 25, 2019

However, this article is meant to convince the world otherwise. New legislation that encourages marijuana use will advocate for increased revenue streams. Do you know bad policies can foster social injustices? Promote Consumer Safety. In short, the fight against marijuana use poses a significant threat to consumer safety.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 21, 2021

Wiegand said The Source has a “pretty liberal sample policy,” where dispensary employees are encouraged to try the products to help inform their discussions with customers. “We There’s a subcommittee on social equity, one on public health, one on public safety, and one on the cannabis industry and market stability,” Martin said.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 14, 2021

It’s been a busy year for federal cannabis legislation. The current flagship legislation for comprehensive cannabis legalization, the MORE Act was first introduced in the summer of 2019. This piece of federal cannabis legislation is distinct from others in one important way: No one has seen it. Introduced in the House by Rep.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2019

Here’s their article in full published via JD Supra. The article is authored by. New York City recently joined Maine and the District of Columbia in passing legislation banning most employers from requiring applicants to submit to a pre-employment test for cannabis. Source: [link]. Aaron Colby. Michael Goettig.

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Sensi Seeds

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Then, a blog post circulated online, notifying the industry that Spain’s food and safety authority, AECOSAN, had updated its legislation to prohibit the sale and distribution of products containing CBD being sold as food supplements. Irrespective of where the directive came from, policy on CBD has changed.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 25, 2022

The law also does not cover employees in “safety-sensitive” positions, such as police, security, guards, construction workers, operators of heavy machinery, healthcare workers, caretakers, or gas and power company employees. An employer might also choose to list the positions that are designated as safety sensitive. applicants.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2019

As an employment law attorney representing companies, when my clients call with questions about medical marijuana, they want to know how it affects their drug testing and safety policies and what accommodations, if any, they have to make for employees who are using medical marijuana. Full article at [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 4, 2022

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL’S DIGEST. The Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA), among other things, consolidates the licensure and regulation of commercial medicinal and adult-use cannabis activities. SB 1326, as introduced, Caballero. Cannabis: interstate agreements. Source: [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Throughout the nation, we’ve had a wave of legislation which greatly impacted the commercial cannabis industry. This year our office wrote about the various legislative and policy changes – We break down 2021’s highlights below. Though it wasn’t quite THE year we may have hoped for in cannabis news (hello, federal legalization?!),

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2019

Here’s the article in full and it suggests to us that Albany is way behind the ball with its recent dithering. As the district attorneys for Albany County and Manhattan, it is our duty to uphold justice and public safety on behalf of our upstate and downstate communities. In the final days of session, Gov.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

If it doesn’t take the lead and proactively frame legislation and policies, it risks being left as revenue, jobs, and investments flow elsewhere. Smart policy drives investment. However Hong Kong cannot afford to assume it will be the first choice for industry players. Planting the flag.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Second, Health and Safety Code section 11362.1 (“H&S 11362.1”) is the code section that came about after Prop 64 was passed. [v] Third, Health and Safety Code section 11362.45 (“H&S 11362.45”) is at the heart of both Raybon and Perry. This article analyzes these two cases in two parts. grams of marijuana. [iv].

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 26, 2019

The LA Times published an article on December 24 th that begins, “Two years after California began licensing pot shops, the industry remains so outmatched by the black market that a state panel recently joined some legalization supporters in calling for significant changes — perhaps turning again to voters to address the problems. .

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FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The legislation from Democratic Sen. Dan Laughlin, a Republican from Erie, “prioritizes safety, community reinvestment, social and economic equity, agriculture, and creates vital tax revenue streams for the Commonwealth,” according to a statement from Street’s office. Pennsylvania Governor Supports Cannabis Policy Reform.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 31, 2019

1] As of the date of this article, thirty-three states and Washington D.C. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) updated its marijuana enforcement policy and announced that while marijuana remained illegal under federal law, the DOJ was “deferring its right to challenge” state marijuana legalization laws. [10] Published On JD Supra: [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2019

The Global Alliance for Cannabis Commerce (GACC) will focus on legislation including, cultivation, manufacture, distribution, public safety, and taxation of medical and adult-use cannabis. Read the full article at [link]. Current policies in the U.S. Their website is to be found at [link]. OUR MISSION.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

In recent years, most major cities in Texas have launched programs and adopted policies that reduce, or even eliminate, penalties for the possession of cannabis. [ii] Health & Safety Code § 487.001 et seq. [iv] i] [link] [ii] Austin – [link] Dallas – [link] El Paso – [link] Houston – [link] San Antonio – [link] [iii] Tex.

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JULY 16, 2021

The introduction of the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act is a watershed moment for cannabis-related public policy in the United States. We’re ready and willing to work with legislators in the United States on making continued progress towards cannabis policies that prioritize safety, wellbeing, justice, and common sense.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

There are remaining concerns as to the state health department’s treatment policy towards these products as well. This model can be replicated across many states during the current state legislative sessions and provide much-needed clarity and certainty to regulators and the industry alike.

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APRIL 23, 2021

With nearly a dozen pot policy reform bills currently under consideration in the Texas legislature, Democratic Rep. I’ve filed legislation to legalize cannabis, expunge past marijuana convictions, and use the new tax revenue to fund early childhood education,” Talarico tweeted on Tuesday. Happy 4/20!

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 5, 2019

Proposed Legislation in Maine. The full text of the emergency legislation may be found here. As emergency legislation, the law would immediately go into effect (rather than becoming effective 90 days after adjournment) and will require approval by 2/3 of the State Legislature. . Proposed Legislation in Congress.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Cannabis, however, adds another complicating factor to this dynamic – years of outdated policies stemming from the war on drugs have disproportionately impacted communities of color. In 2019, Governor Cuomo signed legislation to decriminalize the penalties for unlawful possession of cannabis. View original article.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Since its passing in 2016, Prop 64 has earmarked its entire cannabis industry tax revenue, minus regulatory costs, to supporting public health, repairing the environment, and bettering public safety. So with this article, our business cannabis lawyers aim to highlight some of the key initiatives already benefiting a great deal.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Phil Murphy of New Jersey signed legislation on Monday to implement the legalization of marijuana for use by adults and establish a commercial cannabis market in the state. View original article. Democratic Gov. Three Bills Signed Into Law. Murphy signed three separate bills on Monday. Activists React To Legalization.

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APRIL 12, 2021

Michelle Lujan Grisham officially signed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana use and sales in the state, making it the seventh state since last November to do so. We are going to increase consumer safety by creating a bona fide industry. Legislators rallied behind a legalization framework from state Rep. “Not

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2019

This is unlikely to change anytime soon, particularly in automotive, construction, manufacturing and other sectors where safety is paramount. Companies need to re-examine their drug policies and potentially modify their approach when it comes to vetting job candidates. What Does this Mean for Employers? Rethinking the Status Quo.

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MARCH 25, 2021

With a legislative deal reportedly in place, New York is poised to become the latest state to legalize recreational marijuana use. And on Tuesday, State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said that legislators and Cuomo had overcome a major sticking point concerning how to codify traffic safety rules. “I

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

However, the nature of the government regulations and the subsequent complexity of prescribing, as well as doctors’ safety uncertainties and the stigma of the plant, remain contributing barriers to patient access. A total of 117 articles were retrieved for analysis, the majority of which were news stories for a physician audience.

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APRIL 2, 2021

New Mexico lawmakers passed a bill to legalize recreational cannabis on Wednesday, making the state the second in the nation to approve such legislation this week. Michelle Lujan Grisham to call a special legislative session that began on Tuesday to complete work on the legalization bill. View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

64 represents a victory for recreational marijuana advocates, the legislation does not include language prohibiting employers from discriminating against employees for off-work recreational marijuana use. Article: View Original Source . While the enactment of Prop. Ragingwire Telecommunications, Inc. Blog: GT L&E Blog.

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JULY 20, 2021

Maryland state lawmakers announced last week that the legislature will turn to the voters on the issue of cannabis policy reform by placing a marijuana legalization measure on the statewide ballot next year. Cannabis use has had a disparate impact on people of color for too long with no real impact on public safety,” Del.

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JULY 5, 2021

North Carolina lawmakers appear serious about bringing medical cannabis to the Tar Heel State, with a legislative proposal passing a major test on Wednesday. Rabon is a cancer survivor and has cited his experience as a motivating factor in his support for the policy. View original article.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2021

One piece of legislation, House Bill 1420, would legalize recreational marijuana use; the other, House Bill 1501 , dealt with the tax policy related to the new marijuana program. I am thankful to our legislative leaders for helping make sure that we do this right.”. View original article.

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MAY 4, 2021

An employer can also take action if the employee’s pot-induced side effects “interfere with an employer’s obligation to provide a safe and healthy workplace, free from recognized hazards, as required by state and federal occupational safety and health law.”. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation on the final day of March. That’s a mouthful!”

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