Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 6, 2019

POSTED IN MEDICAL MARIJUANA. On November 18, 2019, Florida Senator Lori Berman (D) introduced Senate Bill 962 , which proposes to provide job applicants and employees who use medical marijuana various protections in employment. By Jennifer Mora on December 4, 2019.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 30, 2021

Activists organize boycott over early plans to amend state medical marijuana laws. Some also suggested the changes could toss the whole medical marijuana program into jeopardy, ultimately steering up to 72,000 medical marijuana patients away from their caregivers and into licensed pot shops. Its source is unknown.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

A few months back, I posted some thoughts about recent efforts to legalize medical and recreational marijuana, with an emphasis on the potential issues such laws would have on manufacturers – particularly manufacturers in a space requiring a heightened concern for employee safety. See “ Legal Pot = Manufacturing Storm Clouds ” (May 29, 2019).

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2019

In the last year, a record number of states have amended or enacted laws which regulate marijuana testing, accommodations, and use. Among these states, at least two states have specifically banned pre-employment testing of marijuana. Recreational and Medical Marijuana Laws Increase Employer Obligations.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 17, 2019

A petition has been filed in an effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Oklahoma. State Question 806 , filed on Dec. 12, would add an amendment to the Constitution, which would generally legalize, regulate and tax marijuana for people aged 21 and older under state law. Read full language of the petition here.

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MMJ Recs

JUNE 9, 2024

West Virginia’s medical marijuana program was established to provide patients with qualifying medical conditions access to medical cannabis as an alternative treatment option. The program was enacted into law in April 2017 with the passage of the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act. Let’s get into the details of the process.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

The Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act (“FDCA”) and FDA regulations generally prohibit an article that is approved or investigated as a drug from being an ingredient in food or dietary supplements, unless that article was marketed as a food or dietary supplement prior to being investigated as a drug. Epidiolex contains CBD.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 5, 2020

Maine pushes the target date for adult-use marijuana sales back by 3 months, and lowers its projected sales tax revenue for the fiscal year that ends June 30. The article adds. Maine is planning to have its first recreational marijuana shops open in June, three months later than expected. BEFORE MARIJUANA MARKET OPENS.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2019

In New Jersey, there are nearly 50,000 registered medical marijuana patients and only six Alternative Treatment Centers (ATCs) currently operating. The Garden State’s Governor, Phil Murphy, signed the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (CUMMA) on July 2, 2019. By: Kristin Jordan , Senior Counsel.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 12, 2022

In part due to federal prohibition, state medical marijuana laws prompted an array of interesting and intricate legal questions. Some issues concerned the reach of federal law after state reforms. Could doctors be punished by federal authorities for recommending marijuana to patients consistent with state law?

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2019

In 1996, California voters passed Proposition 215, known as the California Compassionate Use Act, making California the first state to legalize marijuana for medicinal use. Today, only three states (Idaho, South Dakota and Nebraska) prohibit all forms of medical marijuana. Full article at [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 12, 2019

132 , becoming the first state to prohibit pre-employment drug testing for the presence of marijuana (though New York City was the first city to enact such a law, as we discussed in our previous post ). Of course, the law provides certain exemptions. Cohen Associate. Originally published at.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 27, 2022

Each jurisdiction has its own criteria regarding what conditions cannabis can be prescribed for, in what amounts, and the process for issuing medical marijuana licenses. Based on this, immigrants may believe using marijuana in a state that has legalized it will not hurt or impact their immigration status. Gonzales v.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 5, 2019

Opportunities for Marijuana Establishments to Access Financial Services: Recent Advancements at the State and Federal Level. This has had a significant impact on marijuana businesses operating in compliance with Maine law across the state. . Authored By: Hannah King. Proposed Legislation in Maine.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2019

He has been a vocal advocate of marijuana legalization for more than half a century, but he has watched the last few years unfold with a combination of joy and dread. Even as the country has softened its stance toward marijuana, a legion of large corporations has gathered to dominate the legal market.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Marijuana has been a long-standing subject of controversy in the U.S Even though 47 states have legalized cannabis for some forms of medical use , New York significantly falls behind its neighbors in terms of marijuana legislation. History of Marijuana Legislation in New York. Marijuana legislation main driving forces.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Medical marijuana (MMJ) has brought about a significant transformation in healthcare and well-being for residents of Maryland. This article explores the profound impact of MMJ on Maryland communities, shedding light on the medical marijuana benefits experienced by patients and the positive effects it has had on the state’s communities.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 26, 2019

Article by Joseph J. The public safety concerns resulting from the dearth of cannabis banking has led dozens of state Attorneys General, the American Banking Association, and numerous other voices to urge the passage of legislation like the SAFE Banking Act so that the U.S. ” Reluctant Banking and Public Safety Concerns.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 31, 2019

Polls show that about 65 percent of Americans support legalization of marijuana and 93 percent of Americans support medical marijuana. Americans’ access to cannabis has also grown as states pass various laws allowing medical and adult use of the plant. As of today, a majority of states and U.S. Jeff Merkley (D-OR).

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PrestoDoctor

JANUARY 15, 2024

In recent years, the acceptance and legalization of medical marijuana have been on the rise across the United States. West Virginia is no exception, as the state has also taken steps to provide patients with access to medical cannabis for various qualifying conditions.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 15, 2022

On Friday, April 1, 2022, the House of Representatives passed the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act for the second time in two years, with 220 votes in favor and 204 votes in opposition. All three proposed laws expressly address some financial institutions’ ability to operate in this emerging market.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2019

Pritzker signed into law the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (aka the Cannabis Act), which is set to go into effect on January 1, 2020, joining 10 states (Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington), and the District of Columbia in legalizing recreational use of marijuana.

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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. Upon arrival, expect to present your medical marijuana card and identification for verification. Respect dispensary staff and fellow patients.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

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. As the marijuana movement reaches Pennsylvania , legalization must be done the right way,” he added.

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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. The City Council passed the bill in April by a vote of 40-4, and it became law on May 10, 2019, with an effective date of May 10, 2020. Source: [link]. Aaron Colby. Michael Goettig. Practical Guidance.

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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. But with more states working to decriminalize or legalize marijuana use, routine workplace drug screening deserves a closer look. There are multiple factors to consider.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2020

It was down to the wire for some Massachusetts marijuana companies to meet a Jan. 1 deadline to train managers and employees under a new compliance and safety program that is the first of its kind in the nation. Marijuana training solutions provider Cannabis Trainers added three classes on Dec. Read the full article.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 1, 2021

The popularity of Delta-8-THC , a cannabis compound found in hemp and marijuana, has really taken off in the past year or so. Everyone knows that THC is prohibited by the federal government and most US states. But these laws only specifically prohibit Delta-9-THC , the most common psychoactive cannabinoid found in marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

The cases both examine whether possession of marijuana in a correctional institution is punishable by the Penal Code. Put in the simplest terms, Raybon says Proposition 64 decriminalized possession of cannabis (within the parameters of the law) in correctional institutions and Perry says it did not. grams of marijuana. [iv].

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Ultimately, while the 2018 Farm Bill clarified that hemp is not a controlled substance – and the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) has no authority over it – the legislation did not resolve lingering questions related to federal food and drug regulations which protect consumer safety, as overseen by the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”).

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

She is currently a law school professor teaching Marijuana and the Law at California Western School of Law and researcher under a contract with NHTSA and NORC on the topic of the prosecution of drugged driving cases. Alcohol breathalyzers have been used at the roadside by law enforcement for many years.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Under current law, implicated state laws only survive constitutional scrutiny if the state can show that there is no other reasonable means of advancing a legitimate, non-economic state interest. Essentially, this means that a state must prove that its laws are necessary to advance an important state concern.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

If you have any questions about this article or about the current state of Texas cannabis laws, please contact Denise Mayfield (Austin, San Antonio) or Antonio Cifuentes (Dallas). [i] Health & Safety Code § 487.001 et seq. [iv] iv] Texas State Law Library – Cannabis and the Law – [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

According to a press release issued by the House Committee on Financial Services on March 26, 2019, committee chairwoman, Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA), remarked, the SAFE Banking Act “addresses an urgent public safety concern for legitimate businesses that currently have no recourse but to operate with just cash.”

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

In Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) s40 (Part 40), the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) requires drug and alcohol testing for all workers, including self-employed individuals or owner-operators and contractors, who perform safety-sensitive functions. phencyclidine (PCP).

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The acceptance of medical marijuana across the United States is on the rise. So, many people in Iowa are wondering if they can get fired for having an MMJ (medical marijuana) card. In this state, MMJ use is permitted under certain conditions, but recreational marijuana remains illegal. Photo by Budding.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 31, 2021

Weeks after lawmakers in the Commonwealth passed a bill clearing the way for recreational marijuana legalization, Virginia. Those latter exceptions are particularly important in a state like Virginia, which is home to a large number of federal employees and federal contractors. . View original article.

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