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.

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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. But federal tax law does not allow marijuana businesses to deduct their business expenses. Colorado has legalized medical and recreational use of marijuana with soaring success. Under the U.S.

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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. This created a potential cause of action for applicants who test positive on a for marijuana at the post-offer, pre-employment stage.

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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2021

This blog was originally written by Anthony Dutcher but has been updated with new information as states continue to change their regulations nationwide. Looking to find your medical cannabis in a state that hasn’t yet legalized it? It may be tempting to drive across neighboring state lines with more cannabis-friendly laws.

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NewsMunchies

MAY 16, 2023

The legalization of medicinal and recreational cannabis at the state level has created a growing desire to roll out more products to more consumers. Rate this blog post [Total: 2 Average: 5 ] The post Becoming Human: How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping the Cannabis Industry appeared first on NewsMunchies.

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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. The production, processing, possession, transportation, and sale of marijuana is a violation of federal law under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”). Limit the scope of your engagement to state law. Need an example?

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 24, 2019

The reference to being “adulterated” came from state law which was not even the basis for the FAQs. Stay tuned to the Canna Law Blog for more AB-228 developments. The revised text of AB-228 goes much further. As important as adding CBD to foods, AB-228 might allow them in the licensed cannabis market.

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The Joint Blog

MARCH 14, 2020

The Oglala Sioux Tribe (located on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota) passed a referendum to legalize medical and recreational marijuana according to preliminary results from the tribe’s election commission. The tribal council is next supposed to enact laws for how marijuana will be legalized and regulated.

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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)

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.

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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. Raybon , involves five inmates in a California state prison who were convicted on felony charges after being found with marijuana in their cells. The case, California v.

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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. She is a firm resource on the legal issues implicated in workplace drug and alcohol testing arising under federal, state and local laws. Blog: Immigration Blog.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Cannabis is illegal under federal law. However, eight states have legalized recreational use of cannabis and 33 states have passed medical marijuana laws. Thus, people living in states that have legalized some form of cannabis may use the products according to state law. Is Cannabis Illegal?

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2019

The penalties that the state can seek are no joke. Under state law , the California cannabis agencies are entitled to seek penalties of up to $30,000 per day/violation for unlicensed commercial cannabis activity. Just take a look at Washington, a state with a much more mature regulated recreational cannabis market.

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 15, 2021

Before going deeper into it, make sure you have the license to operate legally in the state you are living in. Know your State Laws. State laws govern whether you can ope rate your cannabis growing business. And different states have different approaches to that. States that have a complete marijuana ban.

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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. green card holders).

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

MARCH 9, 2022

As marijuana is legalized in more states with each election, it is becoming an increasingly common substance to use – both recreationally and medically. In states where medical consumption is legal but not recreational use, expect courts to be less forgiving about using pot in front or around children. The Legal Side.

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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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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JANUARY 9, 2019

The recent years have seen drastic marijuana law changes in several states. More than half the states in the country have now legalized medical cannabis for patients with qualifying conditions and several more have gone so far as to legalize recreational marijuana for adults. Growing Acceptance For Cannabis As Medicine.

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PrestoDoctor

JUNE 16, 2023

A dispensary is a state licensed retail store where you can legally purchase cannabis for medicinal or recreational use (in some states). Dispensaries are regulated by state laws and are required to follow strict guidelines for the sale and distribution of cannabis products.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 29, 2020

It is important to note that none of this changed federal drug laws or the federal government’s ability to enforce those laws.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Marijuana laws have evolved significantly over the past few decades, with many states allowing adults to purchase and consume marijuana for medical use, recreation or both. Growers, product manufacturers, distributors and dispensaries must all meet specific state-level regulations. Modern Pesticide Use on Marijuana Crops.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 5, 2022

For years, we have seen the entire Congress include language in budget bills to restrict the use of federal funds by the Department of Justice to take actions that would prosecute entities that sell medical marijuana pursuant to state laws that have legalized the sale of medical marijuana. Blog: Broadcast Law Blog.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 7, 2019

An agricultural production contract is a complex creature typically governed by state law including the Uniform Commercial Code. Legislators in several states have proposed, and in some cases enacted, laws concerning the terms of agricultural production contracts. Why Should I Care? Because money. (As

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Connor & Connor PLLC

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

However, despite the federal prohibition roadblock, 33 states have legalized medical marijuana and 11 have voted to legalize marijuana for recreational use as well. One of the first states to legalize recreational marijuana was Colorado, followed by Washington and Oregon. 1] [link] ; [link]. [2] 1] [link] ; [link]. [2]

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SpeedWeed

JULY 27, 2021

Keeping up with changing cannabis industry news is easy when you read and listen to the right cannabis websites, blogs, newsletters, and podcasts , but what about learning the laws and regulations that are unique to each state? NCIA’s State-by-State Policies page is easy to navigate with a U.S. NORML State Laws.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

This year was the first in which Californians could freely grow, sell, buy and use marijuana purely for purposes of recreation without the constant threat of criminal law enforcement intervention. However, almost nowhere in the Golden State can new marijuana business owners say it’s been an easy road. Wait in line , Nov.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

A few months back, I posted some thoughts about recent efforts to legalize medical and recreational marijuana, with an emphasis on the potential issues such laws would have on manufacturers – particularly manufacturers in a space requiring a heightened concern for employee safety. See “ Legal Pot = Manufacturing Storm Clouds ” (May 29, 2019).

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

This article breaks down how cannabis is regulated in Australia, including federal laws, state law variations, key regulatory bodies, and Australia’s cannabis importation rules. In all other states and territories, personal cultivation and recreational use remain criminal offenses or subject to fines.

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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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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

Recreational use of cannabis in Texas remains restrictive, with law enforcement being inconsistent even between Texas cities. If you have any questions about this article or about the current state of Texas cannabis laws, please contact Denise Mayfield (Austin, San Antonio) or Antonio Cifuentes (Dallas). [i] viii] Id. [ix]

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2019

However, unlike in more traditional secured transactions, foreclosing on a cannabis business and its secured assets depends very much on state law and it is often a very complicated process. My clients that lend to cannabis businesses routinely ask me whether their security agreements will be enforced in the event of a dispute.

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Otherside Farms

MAY 3, 2019

With the growing number of states that are allowing more people to use marijuana medically or recreationally, it’s no surprise that there are more people interested in learning how to grow their own. Before you start growing buds at home make sure to check your state laws to avoid getting into trouble.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

APRIL 5, 2019

Los Angeles marijuana delivery business attorneys are paying close attention to this litigation, wherein plaintiff cities argue that by allowing home deliveries in cities where it is restricted, the state is breaking key provisions of Prop. 64 , the legislation that opened the door to legalized recreational marijuana in California.

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Canna Care Docs

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

We’ve outlined everything you need to know about the state laws, the application process, and why you might consider applying for a medical marijuana card in the first place. Since recreational marijuana was legalized in Maine in 2016, anyone can purchase cannabis by visiting an adult-use dispensary.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 4, 2022

If the tenant does not change this standard boilerplate section to require only compliance with state law, the psilocybin tenant will be in breach of the lease the moment it starts operating because it is violating a federal law. No Cole Memorandum. The Cole Memo was authored by the U.S. BOTTOM LINE.

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Nature's Way Medicine

MARCH 5, 2021

We apologize for not having a blog post last week since we went on vacation but we make up for it this week with some positive news and research. The letter to government heads of office brings up the fact that fifteen states and D.C. State News. Federal News. Government Relaxes Employment Rules for Marijuana Users. New Jersey.

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