The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The Illinois General Assembly passed SB 1557 , revising the language of the Recreational Cannabis Law to reduce but not eliminate employer liabilities. As we previously blogged, the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act will legalize recreational cannabis for Illinois adults starting January 1, 2020.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

From its prohibition to the gradual legalization and implementation of medical cannabis programs, the landscape of marijuana use for medical purposes has shifted dramatically. For decades, cannabis was strictly prohibited for both medical and recreational use.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 23, 2019

All of us at Canna Law Blog were saddened to learn that the estimable Mark Kleiman passed away over the weekend. Kleiman was probably the most influential scholar on cannabis policy. Our cannabis business lawyers did not always agree with Mark, but to a person we always considered him well-informed, thoughtful, and honest.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

In November 2012, Washington voters approved the production, processing, and retail sales of recreational cannabis within Washington state under what is known as Initiative 502 (“I-502”). Cannabis sales in Washington state are currently taxed at a rate of 37%, in addition to the general state and local sales and use taxes.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

In the continuing trend of normalizing the cannabis industry for practical reasons, the New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) Committee on Professional Ethics issued Opinion 1225 (the Opinion). In short, the NYSBA now expressly permits lawyers to represent clients in New York’s recreational cannabis industry.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 11, 2019

For the past three years, I have taught a class called “Cannabis Law & Policy” at Lewis & Clark Law School here in Portland, Oregon. Good students will not let you off the hook on hard problems, and there are plenty of vexing issues when it comes to cannabis. The old laws are worse than you think.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 22, 2020

Employers considering a tolerant attitude towards recreational cannabis in the workplace should consider safety hazards and legal liabilities. As a result, employers largely began to adopt policies that prohibited employees from using or being under the influence of alcohol (and drugs) while at work. POSTED IN EMPLOYMENT LAW.

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SpeedWeed

JANUARY 21, 2019

Gina Raimondo will propose a framework to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use, reports the Providence Journal. New York and New Jersey are also considering changes to their cannabis policies. ” Rhode Island’s first recreational stores could open by next January if lawmakers approve the proposal. .

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

Arguably one of the most surprising states to legalize recreational cannabis in the recent past is Arizona. During the tumultuous 2020 election, Proposition 207 was passed by a very considerable 20 percent margin, with more than 650,000 votes in favor of the measure.

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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recreational Use and Possession Limits As of 2023, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Texas. It’s important to note that Texas has not decriminalized marijuana, so any possession or selling cannabis is still treated as a criminal offense. Keep in mind that smokable cannabis is not sold in Texas.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

The Illinois General Assembly passed SB 1557 , revising the language of the Recreational Cannabis Law to reduce but not completely eliminate employer liabilities. The Act permits employers to prohibit employees from being under the influence of or using cannabis in the employer’s workplace or while on call.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 27, 2024

Despite continuously surpassing every other state with recreational cannabis in terms of total retail sales, California’s cannabis industry has faced continuous and far-reaching issues on multiple levels that have only spread even further.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The state has a comprehensive MMJ program and has expanded to include recreational cannabis. Maine: Maine has a well-established MMJ program, and recreational cannabis is also legal in the state. Massachusetts: Massachusetts has a robust MMJ program and has legalized recreational cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 6, 2019

deepening the problems for the large Canadian cannabis company. Specifically, Health Canada alleged that CannTrust was cultivating marijuana in five unlicensed rooms and put a hold on 5,200 kilos of dried cannabis (estimated value of $38.6 cannabis companies would be wise to take heed of CannTrust’s predicament. industries.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older. On April 12, 2021, New Mexico saw the legalization of recreational marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

Assembly Bill (AB) 2188 would amend the Fair Employment and Housing Act to make it unlawful for employers to discriminate against job applicants or employees for the “use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace.” But, it would not permit employees “to be impaired by, or to use cannabis on the job.” Blog: GT L&E Blog.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 4, 2022

In late 2019 I wrote a post titled How to Export Medical Cannabis Internationally. Most things we write on this blog eventually turn to vapor, but I still receive the occasional inquiry referencing that old “how to” article. Under international law, the medical and therapeutic potential of cannabis is now recognized and protected.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 13, 2019

Pritzker is expected to sign a comprehensive recreational cannabis bill. Across the country, states are moving to legalize medical and recreational cannabis. In states that legalize recreational cannabis, employers and drug testing services have seen significant increases in positivity rates for cannabis metabolites.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

As states slowly but inevitably continue to legalize cannabis medically or recreationally, we often need to be reminded that cannabis is still illegal on the federal level. Because cannabis is illegal federally, technically every action and transaction of the American cannabis industry is violating federal law.

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PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Cannabis use is restricted in most first responder occupations due to the rigorous drug testing protocols and the nature of the job. This poses a hindrance for individuals aspiring to work as police officers, firefighters, or emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who also wish to use cannabis.

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The Joint Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Across the USA, we’re seeing a trend that shows the legal use of cannabis within them is reducing the demand for prescription codeine as the country continues its battle with opioid addiction. A minimal impact on codeine distribution in hospitals, which have stricter policies and regulations around the drug compared to pharmacies.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 4, 2022

In late 2019 I wrote a post titled How to Export Medical Cannabis Internationally. Most things we write on this blog eventually turn to vapor, but I still receive the occasional inquiry referencing that old “how to” article. Under international law, the medical and therapeutic potential of cannabis is now recognized and protected.

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PrestoDoctor

JUNE 23, 2020

Cannabis use can be traced back for thousands of years. For decades, the United States government was strictly against the sale and use of cannabis. Hiking, playing video games, and even participating in sports is often said to be more pleasant when under the influence of cannabis. But why do people smoke weed?

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 21, 2019

Across the country, states are moving to legalize medical and recreational marijuana. In states that legalize recreational marijuana, employers and drug testing services have seen significant increases in positivity rates for marijuana metabolites. Drug policies must be updated and must address discrimination concerns.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Thompson Coburn LLP has released its latest state-by-state ranking of state cannabis regulations. The guide provides a holistic review of the current cannabis laws in every state including the District of Columbia, from favorable to cannabis businesses to most restrictive. Barry Weisz.

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PrestoDoctor

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Some countries and states have legalized the recreational or medicinal use of marijuana, while others still consider it illegal. As marijuana legislation undergoes changes in more regions, property owners face the challenge of navigating a landscape where cultural attitudes towards cannabis use vary widely.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

However, although recreational cannabis is legal, there are some cities and counties throughout the state that have made it very hard (or nearly impossible) for recreational marijuana users to buy cannabis products. Which California cities don’t have recreational marijuana retailers? Contra Costa. Shasta Lake.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (“LCB”) has clarified what cannabinoid additives are allowed in Cannabis products in WA. The LCB recently published a notice that it had adopted interpretive statement IS22-01 , “Use of Additives in Authorized Cannabis Products”. Adding cannabinoids to Washington cannabis products.

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NORML

MAY 8, 2020

For NORML’s 50 th anniversary, every Friday we will be posting a blog from NORML’s Founder Keith Stroup as he reflects back on a lifetime as America’s foremost marijuana smoker and legalization advocate. This is the second in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

APRIL 20, 2021

Despite the difficult year that was 2020, it was a great year for cannabis reform and normalization. In honor of the great strides cannabis reform has taken, we wanted to take a look at the milestones cannabis policy reform has taken during the pandemic. Cannabis is Deemed Essential – March 2020.

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NORML

MAY 8, 2020

For NORML’s 50 th anniversary, every Friday we will be posting a blog from NORML’s Founder Keith Stroup as he reflects back on a lifetime as America’s foremost marijuana smoker and legalization advocate. This is the second in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement.

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NewsMunchies

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The commercialization of cannabis is here but federal legalization has not yet come to our shores. As of this writing, cannabis remains a prohibited Schedule 1 drug, defined by the DEA as having “no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.” . Marijuana’s categorization under U.S. South Korea and Israel.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 26, 2022

Any state that legalizes adult-use cannabis faces many decisions as it sets up a regulatory structure. All states currently impose excise taxes on recreational cannabis, but the questions of how much to tax and how to tax are complex. Ulrik Boesen, senior policy analyst, Tax Foundation. We hope to see you soon!

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Oregon is truly churning out the cannabis. On January 31, the same day the audit was released, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) submitted its 2019 Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Legislative Report (“Report”). The Report’s key finding is nothing new: supply exceeds demand within Oregon’s recreational market.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 10, 2022

As of yesterday, June 9, 2022, the home cultivation of low tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cannabis in Thailand is legal. This constitutes a milestone for cannabis reform in the country and the region at large, but the Thai changes fall short of the “decriminalization” widely touted in the press. continue to be illegal.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Yesterday was a pretty big day for cannabis and psychedelics at both federal and state levels. Putting aside the presidency and congressional races, which haven’t yet finished, there were a number of statewide efforts to legalize cannabis, one measure to legalize therapeutic psilocybin, and two drug decriminalization efforts.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 14, 2022

Last month we weighed in on Thailand becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to decriminalize cannabis. In short, the Thai g overnment has stated that it is promoting cannabis for medical use only. Cannabis grows naturally there, and the country has an even longer history of using the plant in holistic medicine practices.

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