MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This guide aims to provide an in-depth exploration of medical marijuana laws in the USA, offering insights into the regulations, the legal status of medical marijuana, the differences between federal and state laws, patient rights, dispensary regulations, and much more. Arkansas : Arkansas has legalized MMJ for qualifying conditions.

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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

AUGUST 3, 2021

In short, the NYSBA now expressly permits lawyers to represent clients in New York’s recreational cannabis industry. d) which prohibits assisting clients to violate the law, adopted its prior opinion with respect to New York medical cannabis legislation to the recreational cannabis industry. The NYSBA, in the context of Rule 1.2(d)

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 14, 2022

We’ve seen some bad reporting on this since then, along the lines of “weed is legal in Thailand!” Still, with its new policy, Thailand joins a short list of nations where weed has been decriminalized or better, including Canada , Mexico , and South Africa. The public immediately embraced the law. Travelers beware.

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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”). Taxing medical cannabis patients the same as recreational consumers is a form of discrimination that harms their health and well-being.

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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.

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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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PrestoDoctor

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Understanding the Legal Status of Marijuana Many renters wonder, “can I get an eviction for smoking weed?” When it comes to smoking weed in rental properties, the legal status of marijuana plays a crucial role. Violating these policies could result in penalties, including potential eviction.

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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

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

We like to check in from time to time on what’s happening with marijuana legalization around the world. To date, there are something like 40 countries that have legalized marijuana for medical use. Just a few months ago, it seemed certain that Mexico would legalize marijuana for recreational use before December 31.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 21, 2019

The Illinois General Assembly has been working on a marijuana legalization bill this session. Across the country, states are moving to legalize medical and recreational marijuana. Drug policies must be updated and must address discrimination concerns. See our recent blog concerning a related Arizona court decision.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

MARCH 28, 2019

Well over half the states in our country have legalized marijuana use for medicinal or recreational purposes. Most of those have only legalized medical marijuana use, but 10 states have legalized it for recreational use, and more are expected to do so. Recreational Marijuana Use. Federal Funding.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 12, 2024

Employers have the right to enforce drug-free workplace policies and may choose to terminate or discipline employees who test positive for marijuana, even if it’s for medical purposes. Employers have the responsibility to maintain a safe work environment and enforce drug-free workplace policies.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 6, 2019

Existing Illinois cannabis companies are going to have less than nine months to prepare for a market that will grow at least tenfold on January 1, 2020 when recreational marijuana becomes legal. Stay current on relevant events in the cannabis industry by visiting our blog.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 27, 2022

Legislators in New York and Washington state recently introduced bills to legalize psilocybin services. This blog post summarizes the legislation in both states and explains the differences and similarities in adult use versus medicinal models of psilocybin legalization. New York: the “Medicinal” Approach.

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The Joint Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Maine’s Office of Marijuana Policy, which is part of the Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, unveiled plans for the issuance of Maine’s first active licenses for adult use marijuana establishments. The post Maine Issuing First-Ever Legal Recreational Marijuana License appeared first on TheJointBlog.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Which countries have been taking steps towards medical marijuana (MMJ) legalization that could potentially be finalized in 2021 or shortly after? Medical Marijuana Legalization Around The World. Medical marijuana has been legalized in most US states. Which Countries Will Legalize Medical Marijuana Next?

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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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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Marijuana is now currently legal throughout California, which means you’re permitted to carry and smoke a legal amount anywhere in the Golden State without the risk of being arrested or fined. This is because these areas have banned recreational marijuana shops from being set up (often by refusing to approve business plans).

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2021

At Wonderland Miami , Horizons NYC , and on a regular basis outside of conferences, we are asked about legal advice for the organizers of psychedelic retreats. Both recreational and therapeutic psychedelic consumption are often consumed/administered in group settings, lending themselves to retreats, usually in rural settings.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

Discover how legalization and regulation have influenced access and usage, and learn about the latest research and medical applications. The 1996 passage of Proposition 215 in California marked a turning point, making it the first state to legalize medical marijuana, sparking a wave of legislative reforms across the country.

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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. In 2023, California dispensaries sold a total of $5.1 billion in total sales, which itself is a 4.7

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

This is the fourth year for the report and it is researched and produced by the Firm’s Tracking Cannabis blog team, and authored by Barry Weisz, a partner in the Thompson Coburn Los Angeles office. Leading the rankings again is California (#1), the first state to legalize medical marijuana in 1996. Barry Weisz.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Currently, 37 states (and the District of Columbia) have decriminalized marijuana or enacted laws authorizing its use for medical or recreational purposes. Eliminate the threat of inadmissibility or deportation for foreign nationals participating in the legal marijuana industry. Blog: Immigration Blog.

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PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In many jurisdictions, police officers, EMTs, and firefighters are subject to strict drug policies due to the nature of their work. Understanding and adhering to the specific regulations and policies is essential to maintaining professional integrity and ensuring public safety. [1] This means it is illegal under federal jurisdiction.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 20, 2024

One such paradigm shift is the increasing acceptance and legalization of medical marijuana across various states. Maryland, a trailblazer in progressive healthcare policies, has been part of this trend. Cannabis products can only be legally purchased from licensed dispensaries.

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NewsMunchies

JULY 1, 2021

Justice Thomas doesn’t want marijuana to be legalized. Maybe Justice Thomas just wants less federal interference in state cannabis legalization. The High Court on June 28, 2021 rejected the challenge from Standing Akimbo LLC , which operates a state-legal medical marijuana dispensary in Denver, Colorado. Under the U.S.

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The Joint Blog

MAY 25, 2020

The legalization of marijuana in Colorado is associated with a significant reduction in prescription opioid distribution, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Utah and Maryland, two states that had not legalized recreational marijuana, were selected for comparison.

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

One of the most pressing debates of our time surrounds the legalization of marijuana, and while many states are making progress, some still haven’t taken the full leap. Oklahoma recently allowed for medical marijuana – but when, if ever, could we see marijuana legalized in Oklahoma fully , and how would this affect MMJ?

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Inmates in prison are not allowed to possess recreational marijuana while incarcerated, according to a new ruling by the California Supreme Court. In a split 5-2 ruling, the high court held that Prop 64, which legalized recreational marijuana in California, was not applicable to prison inmates. The case, California v.

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PrestoDoctor

JUNE 23, 2020

States that have legalized the substance for medicinal use even allow their citizens to purchase it from official dispensaries under certain circumstances. After decades of heavy-handed enforcement on drug policies, we’re finally progressing toward a point where medical use is socially (and legally) acceptable.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Psychedelic retreats are all the rage (and that’s not a new thing), which causes a variety of organizer legal issues and a corresponding spectrum of liabilities. At Wonderland Miami , Horizons NYC , and on a regular basis outside of conferences, we are asked about legal advice for the organizers of psychedelic retreats.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

DECEMBER 18, 2020

In the 2020 election, several states voted for various measures to legalize marijuana. In Arizona, this took the form of Proposition 207, which would legalize recreational marijuana for adults in the state. But even at this point, recreational marijuana will still not be completely legal. What Is Prop 207?

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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. Register here! We hope to see you soon!

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 6, 2019

by Douglas Sargent | Dec 5, 2019 | Legislation , Medical Marijuana , Recreational Marijuana , Taxation | Illinois. Pritzker signed that bill into law at a ceremony at Cabrini Green Legal Aid. We did not want to go back and revisit policy at this point in time,” said Sen. Yesterday, Gov.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 13, 2019

tax code; banking procedures; accounting policies and procedures; licensing; operating policies; outsourced accounting; referrals to ancillary service providers; and general business consulting. The sale of hemp-based products is currently legal federally. Home » Blogs » Will Banks get a Hit of the Cannabis Industry?

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The Joint Blog

MARCH 20, 2020

The legalization of marijuana for recreational use is associated with an increase in home values. For the study researchers examined the relationship between marijuana legalization and regional home values. For the study researchers examined the relationship between marijuana legalization and regional home values.

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