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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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

New recreational marijuana legalization initiative A new initiative , sponsored by Smart & Safe Florida , aims to legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older, allowing possession, purchase, and use for non-medical purposes. Stay tuned for further updates as these legislative efforts progress.

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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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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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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

It argues that laws prohibiting medical marijuana patients from purchasing a gun, even if they have never been convicted of a crime, are unconstitutional and bad policy. How is this a sensible policy? Prior to legalization, people still used cannabis for both medical and recreational purposes. The one exception? Gun ownership.

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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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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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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

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. The impressive part, however, is by how much.

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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

JUNE 29, 2019

Every Saturday, at least for a while, we plan to run a series of blog posts that take a close look at each of the Democratic Party candidates for President in 2020. We will examine each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and also canvas each politician’s current stances on marijuana.

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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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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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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Many more countries have decriminalized marijuana for recreational use in various amounts, and a few have straight up “legalized” recreational marijuana. Just a few months ago, it seemed certain that Mexico would legalize marijuana for recreational use before December 31. Below is an update on each country’s progress.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2020

And for good reason: the recreational market is expanding. First by the European Union, whose Common Agricultural Policy caps THC concentrations at 0.2 We are heading into the first decade of scaled commercial hemp production in the United States since the 1920s. Hemp is legal. Yet relied on it was.

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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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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

DECEMBER 18, 2020

In Arizona, this took the form of Proposition 207, which would legalize recreational marijuana for adults in the state. It effectively changes marijuana policies in Arizona but will take some time to hash out the details completely and become official law. Work may also be off-limits in terms of recreational marijuana use.

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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. Home » Blogs » Cannabis & 280E – Just Because It’s Illegal Doesn’t Mean You Don’t Have to Report It. CONTINUE READING.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 1, 2020

Another unique aspect of Oregon hemp law is that it provides an opportunity for ODA-licensed growers and handlers to sell and transfer their products to the state’s marijuana recreational market so long as they satisfy certain licensing, testing, labeling and recordkeeping requirements. California. Connecticut.

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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. Take Illinois for example.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 1, 2019

Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it would formally update its Policy Manual regarding how cannabis-related activity–even when it took place in states that have legalized the medical and recreational use of marijuana–would impact naturalization. Cannabis-related activity is among those crimes.

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NewsMunchies

JULY 1, 2021

Thirty-six states now permit medical marijuana, and 18 states provide laws for adult-use (recreational) cannabis. Federal policies of the past 16 years have greatly undermined its reasoning,” he said. Colorado has legalized medical and recreational use of marijuana with soaring success. Rate this blog post. Under the U.S.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 16, 2020

It has put state legalization campaigns on hold, delayed sales roll-outs, and the problems in Massachusetts could fill this blog post all by themselves. This week, the state’s Office of Marijuana Policy postponed sales indefinitely due to the pandemic. And there is endless news about the (lack of) relief for marijuana businesses.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 11, 2020

The organization sent a letter this week to the SBA asking them to reconsider their policy barring companies that have any dealings with cannabis firms from receiving money under the PPP. Maine recently dropped a residency requirement for ownership of recreational marijuana businesses. new jersey. cbd for pets.

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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? Shasta Lake. Sonoma County (Unincorporated).

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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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Sensi Seeds

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Much remains to be done if the progress made is to be secured, but it is clear that changes are taking place in the global debate on drug policy , especially with regard to cannabis. Time has shown that the “ war on drugs “, which began when Nixon was president of the United States, has been a major failure.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Before I get started, I want to provide a disclaimer for the non-lawyer readers of the blog. Many states have legalized either recreational or medical marijuana which conflicts with federal law. Drumke of Swanson, Martin & Bell and fellow panelists Alec Rothrock of Burns, Figa & Will and Steven Cash of Day Pitney LLP.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 2, 2019

For those who enjoy a bit of historical grounding , the first business insurance policies in the U.S. Washington has been on the forefront of marijuana legalization among the states, in 1999 becoming the 4 th state to legalize medical marijuana, and in 2012 becoming the 2 nd state to legalize recreational marijuana.

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PrestoDoctor

JUNE 23, 2020

After decades of heavy-handed enforcement on drug policies, we’re finally progressing toward a point where medical use is socially (and legally) acceptable. Reasons Why People Enjoy Cannabis as a Recreational Activity appeared first on PrestoDoctor Blog. Responsible Cannabis Use Can Better Your Life.

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Otherside Farms

MAY 17, 2019

The legality of medical and recreational cannabis varies from state to state. Most of the policies are regulated by the United Nations Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. Although the use of cannabis for recreation is prohibited in most states, most have adopted a decriminalization policy. Legality of Cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 6, 2019

by Douglas Sargent | Dec 5, 2019 | Legislation , Medical Marijuana , Recreational Marijuana , Taxation | Illinois. We did not want to go back and revisit policy at this point in time,” said Sen. Please check our blog for updates, as we will be following any additional amendments closely.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Recently, Jonathan Bench wrote about the importance of insurance coverage for your hemp or recreational marijuana business. His first article provided the basic anatomy of such policies and his second discussed the importance of product liability insurance. Your policy will spell out the how and when of tendering.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

In this blog, we’re discussing the past, present, and future of Iowa medical marijuana laws — exploring its history, laws, regulations, patient access, and the evolving role it plays in the state’s healthcare system. For decades, cannabis was strictly prohibited for both medical and recreational use.

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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. Drug Testing. Working Under the Influence.

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Sensi Seeds

JANUARY 4, 2019

It should be noted that the CMA represents Canadian physicians, promoting, among other things, health policies, strategies, and access to quality health care. Now that recreational cannabis is legal, the CMA is calling for the abolition of the medicinal cannabis program, and is actively seeking to dissociate itself from it.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

Indeed, Proposition 215 legalized the medical use of cannabis in 1996, while in 2016, Proposition 64 did so for recreational marijuana. 64 represents a victory for recreational marijuana advocates, the legislation does not include language prohibiting employers from discriminating against employees for off-work recreational marijuana use.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 29, 2019

Last Thursday, in one of the few (to our knowledge) contested cases heard by the OLCC concerning cannabis, the OLCC accepted unanimously the findings of a state Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) and denied an application for a recreational marijuana producer license. New Settlement Policies? You can read the press release here.

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