Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 26, 2020

FEDERAL DOLLARS ARE GOING TO SUPPORT STATE PROGRAMS — NOT TO DICTATE HOW THEY MUST USE THE MONEY. Legislation recently passed by Congress, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, includes nearly a billion dollars in funding to aid state-administered unemployment insurance programs.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 13, 2021

In January, the Maine Office of Marijuana Policy released a preliminary draft of rule changes to the medical program that officials said were “meant to align the program with state law.”. View original article. Read more at Portland Press Herald ].

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The region has been instrumental in highly regulated industries, such as alcohol and tobacco, and the only federally sanctioned cannabis grow program has operated at the University of Mississippi since the 1960s. Although several Southern states have enacted medical cannabis programs, no states have embraced recreational use of cannabis.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 21, 2021

What that means in practice: Arizona’s Department of Health Services will award 26 dispensary licenses to individuals from those communities particularly affected by long standing anti-pot laws. . View original article. The post Arizona Introduces Social Equity Classes for Cannabis Businesses | appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 20, 2019

She has written many articles and is a national speaker on the topics of marijuana; marijuana and drug impaired driving, drugged driving and specialty courts. xxiv] If marijuana is reclassified or the pending Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act (H.R. Contact: www.judgemaryceleste.com. xviii] [link].

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 18, 2022

Indeed, the DEA reports that it is “aggressively striving to halt the spread of cannabis cultivation in the United States,” including through its Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program (DCE/SP), which began funding eradication programs in 1979 and has approximately 126 state and local law enforcement agency participants.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2019

New Jersey recently responded to public demand to revise and expand its medical marijuana program to address issues such as supply scarcity, employment and hiring concerns, and geographic access problems. The Garden State’s Governor, Phil Murphy, signed the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (CUMMA) on July 2, 2019.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

These legal guidelines/laws related to cannabis continue to be enacted, repealed, and debated in the Texas Legislature today, evidencing strong public sentiment for more accepted, legally permissible uses of cannabis and cannabis products. iv] Texas State Law Library – Cannabis and the Law – [link].

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

Insider Tips for Ohio Medical Marijuana Dispensary Visits Join loyalty programs and follow dispensaries on social media platforms to access exclusive promotions and discounts. Visit the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program website for a complete list. Q: What medical conditions qualify for medical marijuana use in Ohio?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2019

Pertinent to employers, the law amends the state’s Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act (which makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against employees for use of “lawful products”) to include any product that is “legal under state law” — including cannabis pursuant to the Cannabis Act.

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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.

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United Patients Group

APRIL 3, 2023

A recommendation from a physician is simply permission (‘recommendation’) for the patient to use cannabis, which can be obtained in any state where medical marijuana is legal. Although both are legal under state law, there are currently 29 states with legislation allowing for medical cannabis and the District of Columbia.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 4, 2023

As I wrote back in 2021: “a strong corporate governance program is one in which a cannabis business (1) adopts procedures for running the cannabis business, and then – and this is the hard part- (2) actually follows them.” ” To break this down even further, lets imagine a cannabis business is formed as a multi-member LLC.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

Cultivation, transportation, and sale of unprocessed hemp in New York is governed by Article 29 of the Agriculture & Markets law. Instead, New York continues to administer an “Industrial Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Program” established in accordance with the 2014 Farm Bill (7 U.S.C. See 2021 NY S.B.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 17, 2019

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. If voters approve the state question, it would take effect in 90 days. Oklahoma voters in 2018 legalized medical marijuana.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 5, 2021

California’s attorney general argued in a recent court filing that none of the state’s cannabis businesses operating on provisional licenses are entitled to due process under state law. View original article. John Schroyer.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 13, 2019

The city launched a scheme called the Turn Over a New Leaf program to great fanfare in January 2019, creating an expedited process for anyone seeking expungement. Denver Department of Excise and Licenses Director Ashley Kilroy insists the city has worked hard to explain the benefits of the program and help residents apply.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2022

While each state has its own unique workers’ compensation program, workers’ compensation generally requires employers to reimburse the reasonable medical expenses of employees who are injured at work. However, in such a case, the employer would also violate state law for refusing to reimburse the employee’s reasonable medical expenses.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 3, 2021

As the city moves forward with adoption of a cannabis social equity program,” Fitzgerald said, “we will certainly need room for growth and expansion, and so we’ll need to study changes to the city’s cannabis program.”. Under state law, cannabis businesses are required to be only 600 feet from such sites.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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. The state’s program has evolved to meet the needs of patients and the demands of the industry.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 8, 2021

Under the Obama administration, the Department of Justice announced that it would not interfere with state-legal medical marijuana programs. Congress has also specifically blocked the justice department from taking action against medical pot states for nearly a decade now. View original article.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 14, 2021

As a sovereign nation not subject to state laws, the tribe’s decision to decriminalize cannabis possession of up to an ounce makes it the first area in North Carolina to remove marijuana possession penalties. . The tribe began a needle exchange program in 2017. . View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2022

An article covering Clinton’s on-stage conversation with CNN medical expert Sanjay Gupta at the Impact Forum in Orlando appeared in Cannabis & Tech Today last week, quoting the former president as saying there is some evidence that cannabidiol can help “combat pain.”.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 17, 2021

Martin’s cannabis use is completely legal under state law, though – he is a state-certified medical marijuana patient who has been using cannabis to treat chronic back pain and PTSD. Officials suspended him without pay and forced him to enter a substance abuse treatment program. View original article.

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PrestoDoctor

JANUARY 15, 2024

This article will guide you through the steps to secure your West Virginia medical marijuana card. To participate in the program, individuals must obtain a medical marijuana card. Possessing the card ensures that individuals are abiding by state laws regarding the possession and consumption of medical marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 8, 2019

THC (legal term “marijuana”) is classified as a Schedule 1 drug and is illegal under federal law for any purpose (with the exception of FDA-approved research programs) by way of the Controlled Substances Act 1970. The law is stated as of July 2019 and is continually evolving. In the U.S., Source: [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

While the main case discussed by this article does not create precedent, it does reveal the thinking of some federal judges in a jurisdiction with long-time legal cannabis at the state level. This article unpacks some of the initial issues in an effort to uncover potential takeaways. To Dismiss 5:10-6:3, ECF No. 1] Richard P.

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

With a progressive stance towards cannabis use, the Golden State has established a comprehensive framework for those seeking access to medical marijuana. MMJ Caregiver Rules and Regulations in California In California, caregivers play a crucial role in the medical marijuana program. Wondering how to access MMJ in California?

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 5, 2021

“In the past, like many employers, we’ve disqualified people from working at Amazon if they tested positive for marijuana use,” stated the post announcing the policy shift, written by the senior vice president of worldwide operations, Dave Clark. However, given where state laws are moving across the U.S., View original article.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 20, 2021

10 years after his break-in conviction, Mississippi changed state law to consider home burglary to be an automatic violent crime. . View original article. Russell’s past convictions included two 2004 home burglaries and in 2015, unlawful possession of a firearm. Is cannabis really legal?’”

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 26, 2019

Article by Joseph J. Pangaro , Justin M. Stern , David E. Landau , Seth A. Goldberg and Michael S.

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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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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 25, 2021

The rules were published on the New Mexico Commission of Public Records website in four different sections: General Provisions , Licensing and Operational Requirements for Cannabis Establishments , Cannabis Plant Limits and Process to Address Shortage of Cannabis Supply in the Medical Cannabis Program and Fees. View original article.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 20, 2021

The House will pass legislation early next year to put this question before the voters but we need to start looking at changes needed to State law now.”. Eighteen states and the District of Columbia have already legalized recreational cannabis,” Ferguson said Friday. View original article.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

So I give the state a little leeway there. Here are the current issues though, as touted by multiple articles that came out on the 25th anniversary of Prop. What licensees have to understand is that these taxes are put on these products not because of state greed. 215: High taxes. is always a popular promise. Enforcement.

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The Joint Blog

MAY 3, 2020

One such program is Vanderbilt Law School’s Course on Marijuana Law and Policy Review. This well-respected school offers a course that will provide critical education regarding the ever-changing ins and outs of marijuana law and policy. May a state legalize a drug the federal government forbids?

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

This is perhaps the most common route taken by state-legal cannabis businesses to secure a federal trademark registration. ). Smoker’s articles, such as cigarette lighters and ashtrays, that are not specifically intended for use with cannabis products. Rogoway Law. Originally published July 5, 2021. Josh Zetlin.

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