MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

Regulatory Framework and Policy Implications The regulatory framework governing the medical marijuana industry has profound implications for businesses, consumers, and society as a whole. Regulations vary significantly by jurisdiction but typically encompass licensing requirements, product safety standards, and distribution protocols.

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PrestoDoctor

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

By knowing the legal status of marijuana, you can ensure compliance with the law and avoid any potential legal consequences. Some landlords choose to adopt strict no-smoking policies to maintain a clean and odor-free environment, while others may be more permissive, allowing responsible use within designated areas.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 13, 2022

Labor & Employment Law Perspectives Blog. Excluded from the testing restrictions are those in safety-sensitive positions in which cannabis use could foreseeably cause “actual, immediate, and serious bodily injury or loss of life to self or others.” 13 June 2022. Author(s): Miranda D. Washington, D.C. What Can Employers Do?

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 14, 2024

Moreover, dispensaries must implement robust security measures to prevent theft and ensure patient safety. The patient registry ensures the secure and efficient administration of West Virginia’s medical marijuana program, safeguarding patient confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

As you already know if you follow our blog, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has taken the position that CBD-infused foods and dietary supplements cannot be lawfully sold or marketed in the United States. This was music to my ears! certificate of analysis. FDA Warning Statement. No Medical or Health Claims.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 14, 2022

The Board’s consumer safety concern is indeed a legitimate one as recreational use cannabis producers were previously not required to test for pesticides at all. It is hard to imagine these new rules not resulting in downstream testing compliance requirements from retailers to processors and producers.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

It is the first standalone cannabis policy reform bill to ever reach a House floor vote. Allowing lawful cannabis companies to access commercial banking services and end their reliance on cash will greatly improve public safety, increase transparency, and promote regulatory compliance.” In a vote Tuesday, the U.S.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 20, 2024

Furthermore, changes to testing and labeling requirements aim to uphold product quality and safety standards, providing patients with confidence in the products they receive from licensed dispensaries. Additionally, patients should review dispensary policies, such as operating hours and payment options, before visiting.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 17, 2022

The rationale for the is consumer safety – which seems like a legitimate concern given that recreational use cannabis producers were previously not required to test for pesticides at all. It is hard to imagine these new rules not resulting in downstream testing compliance requirements by retailers to processors and producers.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

Additionally, adhering to dispensary policies on product handling and consumption promotes harmony and safety. Ohio Cannabis Dispensary Regulations Dispensaries must adhere to strict regulations set forth by the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program to ensure compliance and patient safety.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 23, 2020

Senate Bill 5318 went into effect last year and requires that the LCB move over from an enforcement-based approach to marijuana regulation to a compliance-based approach. In November 2019, LCB Policy and Rules coordinator Kathy Hoffman issued a paper (link provided by Cannabis Observer) on enforcement of marijuana regulations.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Here’s their blog post of 8 October. Beyond Pesticides , October 8, 2019) As medicinal and recreational marijuana continue to be legalized in a growing number of states, concerns about the safety of the burgeoning industry—how the substance is grown, harvested, processed, distributed, sold, and used—have emerged.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Safe Access: Patients have the right to access medical cannabis from licensed dispensaries, which are regulated to ensure product safety and quality. Some key regulations include: Quality Control: Stringent quality control measures are in place to ensure that MMJ products meet specific standards for purity, potency, and safety.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 26, 2019

Again, the primary concern expressed was that current law forces state-legal businesses to operate on a cash basis, which poses a safety risk, complicates enforcement efforts, and could damage local economies.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

California employers long have long availed themselves of their right – as affirmed by the state’s high court – to carry out zero tolerance policies against workers who use drugs – even if that drug use takes place off-the-job. The History of Employer Zero Tolerance Policies. Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

Licensees must ensure that all workers are trained in compliance with the training manual, including the minimum curriculum below or any worker certification program authorized by the Board. alcohol-free, drug-free, and smoke-free workplace policies. Employee Training.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 31, 2020

In Part 1 of this two-part series we discussed the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board’s (“LCB”) proposed rules stemming from SB 5318, which passed last year and forced the LCB to transition from an enforcement-first policy to a compliance-first policy when handling violations. Category II.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JULY 18, 2019

Ability to meet the overall health needs of qualified patients and safety of the public. Measure 1, Security plan: The applicant shall provide an acceptable safety and security plan, including staffing and site plan, and a detailed description of proposed security and safety measures, which demonstrates compliance with the rules at N.J.A.C.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

We’ve been writing a lot on this blog about the regulation and sale of cannabidiol (“CBD”) products at the state and federal levels. The European Food Safety Authority (“ EFSA ”), the European equivalent of the U.S.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 13, 2019

Wider cannabis use will require employers to take action to ensure safe work environments for their employees, especially in safety sensitive settings. Drug policies must be updated and must address discrimination concerns. See our recent blog concerning a related Arizona court decision.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 16, 2020

Shopify’s policy explicitly states: Shopify can’t provide advice on what and where merchants can sell, but we recommend that merchants review and monitor federal, state, and local laws, as well as monitor updates from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). cosmetics, dietary supplements, etc.)

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 31, 2020

This means that these cannabis businesses are authorized to remain open so long as they “designate an employee or officer to establish, implement, and enforce social distancing policies, consistent with guidance from the Oregon Health Authority [“OHA”].”. OHA GUIDANCE. Clearly identify essential versus non-essential staff.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

These rules were long-awaited because, as described in our earlier blog post covering the OLCC rules advisory committee (RAC) meeting, the original proposed rules were essentially a blanket ban on all artificially derived cannabinoid products in OLCC’s regulated cannabis system.

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Canabo Medical Clinic

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Ahead of legalization, many stakeholders reviewed their policies towards the use of cannabis. The insurance industry, for example, reviewed its policies about impaired driving and smoke and mould damage to homes as a result of cannabis use or the cultivation of cannabis plants. These methods are preferable to smoking anyway.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 19, 2022

As described in our earlier blog post , the Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board (Advisory Board) is considering recommendations for entheogenic duties and privileges to counteract the lack of religious protections provided under the Oregon Psilocybin Services Act (Measure 109). Practitioner Privileges. Facilitators. Service Centers. Conclusion.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2020

On September 17, I , along with my colleagues, Griffen Thorne and Vince Sliwoski , held a webinar entitled “Hemp CBD Q&A,” a recording of which is available on our blog. If the THC % changes over time in storage does that put the warehouse at a legal risk for non-compliance or the grower/owner?

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 26, 2019

The seller should attach to each delivery a copy of a certificate of analysis (“COA”) from a licensed third-party lab that show compliance with this testing requirement. Therefore, it is vital that the hemp or hemp product sold meet this THC limit. 4. Representations and Warranties.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 8, 2020

California actually requires stricter compliance than the Feds when it comes to the corporate practice of medicine doctrine and anti-kickback, fee-splitting, and self-referral laws and regs. In California, the corporate practice of medicine is very serious business (see Business & Professions Code Sections 2052 and 2400).

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2019

The two-year experiment is being overseen by the French Agency for Drug Safety (ANSM), which drew up a 13-name committee to explore the possibilities of reform in one of Europe’s largest markets in December 2018. France is searching for patients to take part in an official medical cannabis trial, but users will not be smoking the drug.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 1, 2020

Compliance is suspended. And don’t forget that remaining open also means total compliance with any COVID-19-related operational emergency regulations. Employee health and safety should be top priorities for essential businesses that remain open during COVID-19. This is a definite “no way.”

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Washington is essentially implementing the Food and Drug Administration’s (“FDA”) policy on Hemp-CBD as a food ingredient. According to the memo, Washington is following the lead of many other states, most notably California , in prohibiting the use of hemp-derived CBD (“Hemp-CBD”) in foods and beverages.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2019

Knowledge, attitudes and policies regarding medical cannabis and cannabis-based drugs are changing. Following an encouraging initial US launch, GW Pharmaceuticals’s cannabidiol oral solution is also set to achieve European approval later in 2019.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

If adopted, these proposals would dramatically reshape Oregon’s hemp industry and implicate the entire national market, and create new classes of crimes and increased penal sanctions for illegal marijuana production in Oregon that may mark a larger national reversion to war-on-drugs policies and mentalities. 115-314, § 10114, 132 Stat.

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The Joint Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2019

The conditions are “almost a guarantee” that Illinois and Michigan customers will experience long lines, product shortages and potentially high prices in the early stages, said Adam Orens, co-founder of the Marijuana Policy Group. You’re going to ensure everything from compliance to truth in labeling to taxes to consumer safety,” he said. “We

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 19, 2019

SB 5318 is titled, “An Act Relating to reforming the compliance and enforcement provisions for marijuana licensees.” The LCB also adopted an interim policy that lets TPI’s infuse their businesses with cash upon submitting an application to add funds. Compliance emphasis. That never happened.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Testing for Safety: Are Impurities a Problem? Testing for Safety: Are Impurities a Problem? Five of them used an age verification form , which is in compliance with the FDA age requirements and state laws, where the customer has to upload a photo of a government ID, and the other required a signature on delivery of the package.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 23, 2020

European Union legislation and policies "; Having regard to Regulation (EEC) no. the European Food Safety Authority and establishes procedures in the. food safety; Having regard to Regulation (EC) no. check compliance with feed and food regulations. on monitoring the common agricultural policy and repealing i.

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