The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Nevada, like most states, has legalized cannabis for medicinal use. Although permitted under state law, a Nevada employee may still face discipline under a company’s drug policy. As a matter of first impression, the Nevada Supreme Court recently decided that employees may sue employers who violate that law.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

For the past 50 years, federal law has prohibited the use, cultivation, and distribution of cannabis. This has led to a tense balancing act in which each legal state has cultivated its own internal regulatory regime and cannabis industry while attempting to avoid enforcement actions initiated by federal law enforcement officials.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 27, 2021

[co-author: Denver Donchez – Law Clerk]. For the past 50 years, federal law has prohibited the use, cultivation, and distribution of cannabis. States with legal cannabis have seen billions of dollars in additional tax revenue; and the cannabis industry is responsible for some 321,000 full-time jobs nationwide.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 12, 2022

Pittsburgh School of Law, US. In part due to federal prohibition, state medical marijuana laws prompted an array of interesting and intricate legal questions. Some issues concerned the reach of federal law after state reforms. Other issues arose at the intersection of novel drug laws and other state laws.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 4, 2023

The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) is committed to promoting public health and safety through proper medical cannabis practices by patients and businesses. Marijuana is only legal within the framework set by state law and regulations.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It Growth is a General Trend.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2022

The problem isn’t just about the convenience of engaging in daily banking transactions like any other business, but is a direct safety issue as cannabis businesses are known to have large amounts of cash. While cannabis may be legal in Oregon, criminal enterprises are very aware of this impediment and target cannabis businesses.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2021

DHC is pleased to announce a new Cannabis Practice Group to help cannabis retail, growers, distributors, processors, and investors navigate the new regulations associated with the law in ways that safeguard both public safety and business enterprise. Corporate Law: Corporate Formatting and Governance. Lobbying services.

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NORML

JANUARY 15, 2019

In Senate testimony today, nominee for Attorney General William Barr committed to not use the limited resources of the Department of Justice to prosecute state-regulated and compliant marijuana businesses. Thirty-three states, Washington, D.C. and the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 23, 2020

Because cannabis is an essential medicine for many residents, the Governor clarified his order on March 22, 2020, by declaring that cannabis retailers are an essential business and workers supporting cannabis retail and dietary supplement retail are an essential worker force. These services can continue despite the stay at home order.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2022

The alleged violations involve “pervasive irregularities” that prevented regulators from evaluating whether products from the licensees’ cultivation facilities were properly tested for quality and safety, security camera outages that were not reported to regulators, and improper use of pesticides on their products. On June 8, 2022, the U.S.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

Our archaic and outdated marijuana laws are turning everyday Americans into criminals. Our outdated marijuana laws also target communities of color. The contradiction between state and federal laws on marijuana has created a serious problem for small businesses and stunted further economic growth.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

As the tentacles of the federal policy of cannabis prohibition run deep into nearly every sector of American public policy, a new voice emerged to call for clarity regarding state-legal cannabis marketplaces: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Cannabis businesses ought to be held to the same standards as other commercial enterprises.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 30, 2020

Because cannabis is an essential medicine for many residents, the Governor clarified his order on March 22, 2020, by declaring that cannabis retailers are an essential business and workers supporting cannabis retail and dietary supplement retail are an essential worker force. These services can continue despite the stay at home order.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Members of the House of Representatives voted 321 to 103 in favor, representing 79% of the vote of HR 1595: The SAFE Banking Act, which amends federal law so that explicitly banks and other financial institutions may work directly with state-legal marijuana businesses. Now Is the Time to Demand Congress Do MORE.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 8, 2022

States have been passing medical and recreational cannabis laws at an increasing pace. Years ago, when states first stepped foot in this arena, the laws and some courts interpreting them allowed employers wide latitude in enforcing their drug-free workplace policies, such as in California and Colorado.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 3, 2022

Seyfarth Synopsis : Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law. Now is no different. Below are some highlights of what happened in 2021. Jennifer Mora.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Passing the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act through NDAA “would support a rapidly growing industry that creates jobs, supports small businesses, and raises revenue in states that have chosen to legalize cannabis, while reducing safety risks,” the letter goes on to say, .

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 19, 2019

In addition to legalizing adult use and possession of cannabis, the law creates a statewide regulatory regime for commercial cannabis activity, but also provides discretion to local jurisdictions to prohibit or restrict such businesses. That study found that “single-family residences close to a retail conversion (within 0.1

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Project CBD

AUGUST 23, 2023

Solicited by a formal Congressional Request for Information (RFI) on ideas for how to regulate hemp-derived CBD, public feedback included a diverse range of perspectives from businesses, trade associations, and other stakeholders. 9 We cannot assume that these novel compounds are safe based on the safety profile of natural cannabinoids. .”

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 8, 2021

There are five important “categories,” that require company leaders’ utmost focus and attention as they launch a compliant cannabis business in a newly legal state. Non-compliant businesses face the risk of being shut down and attract negative attention to the cannabis industry. One commonality among all states is cost.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

280E from their business plans and medical research will finally open up, I think the longer game ultimately spells trouble for our current state-legal cannabis industry. Furthermore, states have their own mini-CSAs that are pretty much lock-step with the federal CSA. if the plant is moved to Schedule III.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Federally recognized Native American tribes are considered independent sovereign nations, albeit subject to federal law. As sovereign nations, tribes can generally make their own rules for their business ventures and members on tribal lands, with state law potentially applicable only in sharply limited circumstances.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

She brings a regulator’s keen eye and wide-reaching knowledge on evolving compliance and safety mandates to support businesses in tightly regulated industries. During her tenure with the City of Denver, home to hundreds of cannabis businesses, she worked as an investigator covering cultivation, manufacturing and retail.

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The Joint Blog

JANUARY 15, 2019

As reported by NORML , The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act essentially would give peace of mind to lawmakers, regulators, 149,000+ workers, and the millions of patients and consumers who are dependent on the normalization of lawful marijuana markets. It is critical that federal officials protect our progress.

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CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

What law legalized medical marijuana in Florida? How does Florida law define medical marijuana? SHORT ANSWER: Low-THC cannabis , defined by Florida law, only contains 8% or less THC and more than 10% CBD. To learn more about telehealth appointments and CannaMD ‘s COVID-19 safety measures, see: Coronavirus Policies.

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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. However, the law raised questions about new potential liabilities for Illinois employers. Governor Pritzker has not yet signed the bill into law.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

“Unfortunately, this latest effort by the MRA has caused huge disruption and chaos in the industry, harming small businesses and besmirching Viridis’ reputation with no basis in science.”. Kevin Blair, an attorney with Honigman, LLP, said that the recall was issued without a public health or safety risk.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

At the state level, a new decriminalization law took effect this week in Hawaii involving the possession of up to three grams of marijuana, as well as a procedure for expungement of past convictions for the same amount. Legislation is pending, House Bill 1089, to protect cannabis consumers from employment discrimination. CO resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

Despite its multi-year process of assessing potential exceptions from the Drug Preclusion and evaluating the safety and science of CBD, the FDA has not changed its prohibitive approach. However, the plain language of the Drug Preclusion, supporting case law ( see Pharmanex, Inc. Safety Data Matters. Shalala , 35 F. 2d 1341 (D.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2021

Proposition 64 changed state law to legalize adult non-medical use of marijuana, created a system for regulating non-medical marijuana businesses, imposed taxes on marijuana, and changed penalties for marijuana-related crimes. I am seeking your assistance with this change. Shannon Dicus is the San Bernardino County sheriff.).

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 11, 2021

The safety of a substance added to conventional food products and dietary supplements is assessed by the FDA through pre-market approval processes, known as the “generally recognized as safe” (“GRAS”) and “new dietary ingredient” (“NDI”) notifications, respectively – you can learn more about the GRAS and NDI notification mechanisms here and here.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

The position provides daily oversight of complaints of product safety issues, non-compliance, and patient safety issues, qualified personnel registration, as well as application and renewal process for all licenses issued by the Commission. Interpret applicable health and sanitation laws and regulations. State of Georgia.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JULY 18, 2019

The Garden State’s Governor, Phil Murphy, signed the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (CUMMA) on July 2, 2019. Ability to meet the overall health needs of qualified patients and safety of the public. Health and safety standards for lab employees. Criterion 3.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2019

Businesses preparing to market a new product nationally must follow the rules of trademark law as well as marketing and advertising claims under state and US laws when creating a trademark, advertising copy and copyright-registered packaging for the product. Laws on Legalised Cannabis. Baker Donelson.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Earlier this month, Governor Pritzker signed into law SB 1557 , revising the Recreational Cannabis Law to expand permissible marijuana testing and related adverse action. While the original law amended the Privacy in the Workplace Act to permit discrimination claims founded on the use of “lawful products” (e.g.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2019

The Garden State’s Governor, Phil Murphy, signed the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (CUMMA) on July 2, 2019. Ability to meet the overall health needs of qualified patients and safety of the public. Health and safety standards for lab employees. Criterion 3.

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