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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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 3, 2020

The claimant, a licensed occupational therapist, tested positive for marijuana after submitting to a random drug test under the employer’s drug and alcohol testing policy. The Board found, and the court agreed, that the claimant was entitled to benefits because the employer did not prove the claimant violated any company policy.

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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. At that time, many employers will be prohibited from taking certain actions in the absence of clear policies addressing marijuana use or evidence of impairment. Now is no different.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Specifically, the FSA is giving the CBD industry until March 31, 2021 to submit valid novel food authorization applications to ensure these products meet specific safety standards. Following the March 31, 2021 deadline, only products for which a valid application has been submitted will be allowed to remain on the market.

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

That said, if your marijuana use affects your job performance or violates company policies, you could still face disciplinary action or termination. For example, if you operate heavy machinery or perform safety-sensitive tasks, your employer might have a zero-tolerance policy for marijuana use, even if it’s for medical purposes.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 29, 2019

Prior to opening her own firm, she was appointed as Senior Policy Advisor at the Bureau of Medical Cannabis Regulation, where she developed regulations and negotiated with stakeholders regarding the implementation of the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MCRSA). Authored By: An-Chi Tsou.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 21, 2019

Wider marijuana 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. Illinois Governor J.B.

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The Joint Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

“Although the association of cannabis use with automobile accidents has been well-studied, the impact of cannabis on workplace safety and injuries is less clear”, states the study’s abstract. National Institute of Health.

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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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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

This morning, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell proposed report language that would require the FDA to, within 4 months, issue a formal enforcement policy on the sale of hemp CBD products. By: Jessica Wasserman, Esq. As well, some local governments have been unwilling to fully allow CBD while waiting on FDA.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

“My message to people who choose to consume cannabis is simple: buy from legal sellers whose regulated product is subject to national requirements that are in place to protect you,” said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. “In Learn More: National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health blog post: [link].

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 17, 2019

As discussed in this earlier blog post , the SAFE Banking Act aims to prohibit federal regulators from punishing banks and other financial institutions that provide banking services to state-legal marijuana businesses, marijuana-related businesses, and their owners and employees.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

AUGUST 6, 2019

The National Football League (NFL) preseason is upon us, and though the players may have changed, the league’s strict cannabis policies have not. According to a report from NBC Sports , “the NFL is prepared to make major concessions regarding the substance-abuse policy, especially as it relates to marijuana.”

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Sensi Seeds

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Then, a blog post circulated online, notifying the industry that Spain’s food and safety authority, AECOSAN, had updated its legislation to prohibit the sale and distribution of products containing CBD being sold as food supplements. Irrespective of where the directive came from, policy on CBD has changed.

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

As we previously blogged, the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act will legalize recreational cannabis for Illinois adults starting January 1, 2020. Further, the Act noted that employers have the right to discipline or terminate an employee who violates the employer’s workplace drug policy.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

This “policy of enforcement discretion” towards CBD products is believed to clarify rules so banks will provide banking services to CBD companies. The spending reports mandates the FDA to clear a path for the lawful marketing of these products within 120 days. Overall, both of these effort by U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 19, 2021

While the likelihood of passage is slim in the short-term, this is an important mile-marker and thoughtful comments will be critical as the industry takes steps to influence public policy. Blog: Cannabis Legal Highlights. CBD: Section 505 of the Senators’ proposal permits CBD as a dietary supplement. Andrew Kline. Tommy Tobin.

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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. Category III.

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MMJ Recs

JUNE 26, 2020

Marijuana Use In Safety Sensitive Job Duties In Oklahoma. Safety Sensitive jobs and work duties were detailed. Employers were given the legal right to take MMJ use into account when their employees would be engaged in Safety Sensitive work. What Are Safety Sensitive Jobs In Oklahoma MMJ Law? Let’s investigate.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 22, 2019

On the legal side, doTERRA takes a conservative approach: doTERRA advises its distributors to “remain cautious” against products that may not follow the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act (the “FD&C Act”) that may put health and safety at risk.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 16, 2019

What alerted me to this CDR article and the message it carried was the developing similarity between the integration of funds into mainstream banking that have their derivation in the cannabis industry, and the policy position of both the U.S. This is a public safety hazard. federal and the UK’s national banking systems.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

As we’ve discussed on the blog previously , the SAFE Banking Act would allow financial institutions to serve state-legal marijuana businesses without fear of federal repercussions. Things are looking better and better for expanded cannabis banking prospects. A bill that helps to instill those qualities into the sector is very much needed.”.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 25, 2022

The law also does not cover employees in “safety-sensitive” positions, such as police, security, guards, construction workers, operators of heavy machinery, healthcare workers, caretakers, or gas and power company employees. An employer might also choose to list the positions that are designated as safety sensitive. applicants.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

We’ve written extensively on this blog about industrial hemp-derived CBD products, including CBD comestibles , CBD pet products , CBD in alcohol , and CBD topicals. Our main priority was safety, effectiveness. The FDA also determined that these products were “misbranded drugs” under section 502(f)(1) of the FD&C Act, 21 U.S.C.

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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. Today, the U.S.

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Otherside Farms

JUNE 25, 2019

Do you know bad policies can foster social injustices? Promote Consumer Safety. In short, the fight against marijuana use poses a significant threat to consumer safety. appeared first on Medical Marijuana Blog. Moreover, Mary Jane users will have to pay taxes for every tincture they use. Mitigate Violence.

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PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 25, 2023

These professions often involve high levels of responsibility and public safety. In many jurisdictions, police officers, EMTs, and firefighters are subject to strict drug policies due to the nature of their work. This is due to the potential risks it can pose to public safety and their professional obligations.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2020

Similar to ketamine, psilocybin has shown great promise in clinical trials for helping to effectively treat depression and PTSD (and we’ve written about psilocybin several times on this blog, including here and here ).

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 13, 2019

The FDA has expressed an interest in collecting comments, data and information on the following topics: Health and safety risks : Based on what is known about the safety of products containing cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds, are there particular safety concerns that FDA should consider regarding its regulatory oversight and monitoring of these (..)

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 19, 2019

The LCB also adopted an interim policy that lets TPI’s infuse their businesses with cash upon submitting an application to add funds. That policy is a step in the right direction, but does not go nearly far enough. That never happened. The commission of non-marijuana crimes. Restructuring Penalties.

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

New York Employment Laws and Medical Cannabis Cards New York’s employment laws offer a safety net for MMJ cardholders. Employers can still enforce drug-free workplace policies and take action if your MMJ use impacts your job performance or safety. Understanding your rights and your employer’s policies is crucial.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Because these “homemade” CBD-infused alcoholic drinks are devoid of TTB and FDA market approval, it is understandable that they be banned from local restaurants and bars as they pose a potential threat to health and safety. And to be honest, we don’t know of any that have been approved.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

The legislative initiative stated that its purpose and intent were, among other things, to “[a]llow public and private employers to enact and enforce workplace policies pertaining to marijuana.”. Blog: GT L&E Blog. Current cannabis regulations are consistent with the California Supreme Court’s holding in Ross v.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 7, 2022

Well-organized policies and procedures are a MUST. Manufacturers engaged in extraction or making edibles would need to develop standard P&Ps (policies and procedures) covering all aspects of their operations, including: instructions and ingredients for each psilocybin product. safety and emergency procedures.

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SpeedWeed

JANUARY 21, 2019

New York and New Jersey are also considering changes to their cannabis policies. “Like it or not, we’re going to be incurring public safety and public health expenses because it’s legal in Massachusetts…And I think it is time for us to put together our own regulatory and taxing framework.”

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