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Connecticut Becomes the 20th Jurisdiction to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

Seyfarth Synopsis: In the first six months of 2021, several states legalized marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes, including New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and New Mexico. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill that legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older.

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Weed at Work: Should Employers Expand “Alcohol at Work” to Cover Recreational Cannabis?

Cannabis Law Report

Employers considering a tolerant attitude towards recreational cannabis in the workplace should consider safety hazards and legal liabilities. With the legalization of recreational marijuana in many states, some employers with permissive alcohol regimens are confronting whether they will treat marijuana as they treat alcohol.

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Hong Kong Cannabis: Bad News for CBD

Canna Law Blog

Hong Kong and the negative developments taking place there have been the subject of many posts in our sister China Law Blog. However, those CBD products are unlawful because of food and drug safety laws , not because they are considered narcotics. But now it is our turn to report on the Fragrant Harbor.

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Arizona Cannabis Sales Go Beyond $1.4 Billion

Canna Law Blog

Compare: Nevada levies a 25% tax rate, combining both wholesale and retail excise taxes Washington has an absurdly high 37% retail excise tax rate Montana taxes recreational cannabis sales at 20% As of FY 2022, the per capita rate for excise taxes is also incredibly lower in Arizona than other recreationally legal states, at only $18.

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Illinois General Assembly Passes Amendments to Recreational Cannabis Law Reducing Some Employer Liabilities

The Blunt Truth

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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Is Cannabis Legal In Texas 2023?

PrestoDoctor

Recreational Use and Possession Limits As of 2023, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Texas. While cannabis remains illegal for recreational use in Texas, there is ongoing discussion and advocacy for marijuana reform. [1] Keep in mind that smokable cannabis is not sold in Texas.

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Understanding Medical Marijuana Laws in California

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However, recreational use has also recently been legalized in California but it remains illegal under federal law. Together, these laws provide a comprehensive regulatory framework that governs the cultivation, distribution, and use of both medical and recreational cannabis.

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