The Blunt Truth

JULY 5, 2023

Since 2014, Minnesota has provided applicants and employees with protections if they lawfully use cannabis for medicinal purposes. The new law amends the state’s Consumable Products Act to protect off-duty cannabis use. The new law amends the state’s Consumable Products Act to protect off-duty cannabis use.

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WeedAdvisor

JANUARY 2, 2019

One of the biggest advantages to legalization in Canada is the advantage of marijuana compliance. Even consumers have to comply with certain safety laws. As advocates for legalization, it is important to remember why marijuana compliance is important. Marijuana Compliance Ensures Security. This applies on every level.

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WeedAdvisor

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Medical and recreational marijuana producer CannTrust is about to lose $77 million worth of inventory as it fights to stay afloat, according to Markets Insider. WeedAdvisor’s Compliance Solutions. . Out of all the errors producers, distributors or retailers can make, non-compliance is arguable one of the most egregious.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 31, 2022

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) is conducting an ongoing investigation into Curaleaf regarding an alleged mislabeling of a nonpsychoactive cannabidiol (CBD) product, which actually contained psychoactive delta-9 tetrahydracannabinol (THC). Curaleaf operates 101 retail cannabis dispensaries in 16 states.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

MJ Biz report… A cannabis cultivation company in Nevada was fined $565,000 for allegedly failing to tag its plants for the state-mandated seed-to-sale tracking system and operating with expired licenses, among other violations. The compliance board said in the recent complaint, filed Oct.

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Otherside Farms

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

With the legalization of cannabis in many parts of the world, cannabis dispensaries are becoming increasingly common. These dispensaries provide a variety of cannabis products to consumers, ranging from dried flowers to edibles and oils. In addition to these risks, there is also the threat of regulatory compliance violations.

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WeedAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

cannabis producer Evergreen Medical Supply recently had its licensed suspended by Health Canada. Evergreen was caught off-guard during a surprise inspection, which led to a label of non-compliance in August. Health Canada’s findings led to major concerns about the legitimacy of the product and its overall safety for consumption.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 12, 2024

Overview of Texas Medical Marijuana Laws Texas medical marijuana laws govern the possession, use, and distribution of medical cannabis within the state. The Compassionate Use Act (CUA) permits the use of low-THC cannabis oil for patients with certain qualifying conditions, such as epilepsy and multiple sclerosis.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

reports… Switzerland’s largest city, Zurich, will next year allow people to buy cannabis products from pharmacies and social clubs under controlled conditions. Regulated Cannabis Sales: The Zurich Study. The effects of regulated cannabis use are being researched in a three-and-a-half year study. Swiss Info.CH

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 14, 2022

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (“Board”, “LCB”) voted in March to adopt new final rules effective April 2, 2022 that require all cannabis flower and intermediate cannabis products to be tested for pesticide contamination. Logically the burden of compliance would likely be shifted to them.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Southern Oregon legislators update Commission on illegal cannabis activity. Portland, OR — The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission unanimously agreed to fine a Portland based recreational marijuana processor $100,000 for deliberately sidestepping packaging and labeling rules designed to protect consumers. PDF Version.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2021

Through the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act recently signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York legalized recreational cannabis use by adults over the age of 21. Learn more about our Cannabis Practice by clicking here. DHC Cannabis Group. Here’s their info page. Lobbying services.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The state established the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MCRSA) in 2015, leading to the creation of the Bureau of Medical Cannabis Regulation and the introduction of a regulatory framework for MMJ dispensaries, cultivators, and manufacturers.

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WeedAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

As Illinois prepares to follow through with their recreational marijuana rollout, Marijuana Business Daily reports the state’s biggest increase in medical cannabis sales throughout the program’s history. In October of 2018, the governor made it easier to access medical cannabis. Other Changes. .

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The Cannigma

MAY 28, 2023

Medical: legal Recreational: legal Uruguay has gained international recognition for its pioneering approach to cannabis laws. It became the first country in the world to fully legalize recreational cannabis in 2013, and has a long-standing cultural association with weed. Recreational cannabis is legal in Uruguay.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2019

OLCC Provides Oregon Legislature with Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Study. . Portland, OR — Today the Oregon Liquor Control Commission provided the Oregon Legislative Assembly with the 2019 Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Legislative Report required by ORS 475B.548. January 31, 2019.

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PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Cannabis use is restricted in most first responder occupations due to the rigorous drug testing protocols and the nature of the job. This poses a hindrance for individuals aspiring to work as police officers, firefighters, or emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who also wish to use cannabis.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 17, 2022

In April 2022, new Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) cannabis pesticide testing final rules took effect. Under the rules, cannabis flower and intermediate products must undergo contaminant testing. While the LCB’s goals may be sincere, they will have some pretty significant effects on the industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Oneida Indian Nation to Launch Cannabis Operation. Oneida Indian Nation Homelands (September 19, 2022) – The Oneida Indian Nation will start construction next month on a full-scale, 50,000-square-foot cannabis cultivation and production facility. Press Release.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2021

As previously reported here , on February 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed A21, the “New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act” (CREAMMA), which is enabling legislation for the amendment to the New Jersey Constitution making lawful the recreational use of marijuana in the state.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 14, 2021

Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP (DHC), a top New York-based commercial law and government relations firm, has announced the formation of a Cannabis Practice Group, which will help clients navigate the regulations around newly legalized adult recreational marijuana in New York State.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 19, 2021

OLCC continues transformation as Oregon’s cannabis regulator. The Commission also approved penalties in several stipulated settlements for violations committed by recreational marijuana licensees, placed restrictions on three recreational marijuana licenses, and approved a temporary rule adjusting a Cannabis Tracking System requirement.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

by David Standa | Jun 3, 2021 | Legalization , Legislation , Licensing , Recreational Marijuana | New Mexico. As we previously wrote about here , New Mexico passed a recreational cannabis statute with a very ambitious timeline. The next key date in that timeline is June 29.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

A new nationwide study commissioned by SICPA North America, a leading provider of regulatory compliance solutions, and conducted online by The Harris Poll among over 2,000 U.S. adults shows broad support for securely labeling cannabis products to verify their legitimacy and safety in the marketplace.

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PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 23, 2023

With the increasing popularity of cannabis products, it is important to understand what THCjd is and whether it is safe for consumption. Overview of THCjd and Its Properties THCjd is a derivative of THC, the primary psychoactive compound found in cannabis. However, unlike THC, THCjd does not produce the same mind-altering effects.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2022

Times staff say it’s hypocritical to test some employees for cannabis while allowing others to cover the industry and consume cannabis on the job. Manning also confirmed that reporters who cover “recreational cannabis consumption are allowed to consume cannabis products for reporting purposes.”. Taco Times.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

Gavin Newsom introduced proposed revisions to his 2022-2023 budget proposal, which would eliminate the cannabis cultivation tax rate beginning July 1, 2022. The 15% excise tax on cannabis sales would remain, and the collection and remittance of that tax would be limited to retail sales beginning January 1, 2023.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 15, 2019

With 10 states and the District of Columbia having legalized recreational cannabis (representing nearly a quarter of the U.S. The Times cited Sonoma County in California, which it reported received more than 730 complaints about cannabis last year, nearly two-thirds related to odor.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Less than three years after the first licensed recreational marijuana retailers began doing business in Massachusetts, regulated cannabis dispensaries have rung up more than $2 billion in adult-use cannabis sales, state officials announced on Wednesday. . Cannabis Control Commission Celebrates Fourth Anniversary.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

Employers will have to continue to review, update, and carefully navigate workplace drug policies to ensure legal compliance based on the employee’s locations and whether the employee’s use is medical or recreational. 1, 2022, it seems unlikely that cannabis would be ready for distribution before 2023. Ashley Bobo. Puerto Rico.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Cannabis prohibition is doing more than just creating a barricade between consumers and safe products. State Cannabis Contaminant Rules Vary Widely,” consumers have little choice but to purchase contaminated cannabis products. Researchers Inspected Cannabis Products for Contaminants. Led by Dr. Maxwell C.K.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2021

There are four main components to HB 3000: Regulating cannabis intoxicants. Curbing illegal production of cannabis. State program compliance with the 2018 Farm Bill. Establishing a task force to address the regulation and marketing of growing cannabis in Oregon.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2021

According to the court, substantial compliance with this portion of the statute means providing the employee with enough information to determine whether to request a confirmatory test. Court clarifies what it means for a job to be “safety-sensitive” under the statute. In Dix, et al. Casey’s General Stores, Inc. The court agreed.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 9, 2019

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. Here’s their blog post of 8 October.

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PrestoDoctor

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Some countries and states have legalized the recreational or medicinal use of marijuana, while others still consider it illegal. By knowing the legal status of marijuana, you can ensure compliance with the law and avoid any potential legal consequences. Violating these policies could result in penalties, including potential eviction.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2022

In this post, we unpack the regulatory compliances a medicinal hemp product has to go through. In our last post 1 we spoke about the history, science and the regulator’s take on cannabis. In this installment on cannabis regulation, we tell you how you can cultivate, sell and market your hemp products. 19 July 2022.

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