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McGuire Woods – Canada & North America – In the Weeds: CDC on Hired Drivers Using Cannabis, Ordering by App in Ontario and Delta-8 Testing

Cannabis Law Report

The CDC promoted a policy that prohibits employees from using marijuana while on the job but recognized that a zero-tolerance policy for marijuana use may not be possible, depending on the relevant state law. Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board Takes Action for Tax Payment Failures. Loan applications will be available Feb.

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American Bar Association Urges Congress To Let States Set Their Own Marijuana Policies

SMPL

Though ABA specified that it was not taking a position on marijuana legalization generally, it recognized that conflicting federal and state cannabis policies are untenable and have created complications for cannabis businesses operating in compliance with state law.

Policy 40
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California Employers Ease Zero Tolerance on Cannabis

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

Attorney General said he’d favor a new bill protecting cannabis businesses and users from federal prosecution as long as they were in compliance with federal law. This measure has broad bipartisan support, as does another that would shield banks doing business with these companies from federal money laundering charges.

Policy 45
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Manzuri Law – End Of Year Roundup: Defining Moments in 2019 Cannabis and What They Mean for 2020

Cannabis Law Report

It has been two years since California began licensing yet operators still struggle with compliance and are all still de facto, breaking one law or another. The Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) sent out 2,842 cease-and-desist letters to cannabis shops and businesses suspected of operating without state licenses.

Law 59
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Cannabis Laws & the Southern States

Cannabis Law Report

The changes in the cannabis industry in Southeastern United States represent some of the most surprising and remarkable changes in the history of the industry. Hunter Robinson. Whitt Steineker. Slates Veazey. The South is well positioned to be a leader in the cannabis industry, and in some ways, it should be expected. 68-7-101(a).

Law 52
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Hollister Biosciences Inc. Announces strategic initiatives including a planned rebrand, executive and board updates

Cannabis Law Report

I have a long history working in similar environments in the cannabis and the spirits industry during my time with Aphria (now Tilray) and Diageo. He has an extensive history in executive leadership and governance roles of large, diverse organizations.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 6/21/19

NORML

This week, history was made. House of Representatives just voted to restrict the Department of Justice from interfering with the states that have legalized adult-use marijuana. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses.