MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

From its prohibition to the gradual legalization and implementation of medical cannabis programs, the landscape of marijuana use for medical purposes has shifted dramatically. For decades, cannabis was strictly prohibited for both medical and recreational use.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Employer protection language in the law, commonly known as RERACA (Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis Act), comes from other state’s experiences, specifically neighboring Massachusetts and New York. Prohibit employees from using or possessing marijuana outside of work, so long as it is written in company policy.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 17, 2022

Yesterday, the Cannabis Control Board approved 52 adult-use conditional cultivation licenses , which means the approved businesses can start growing cannabis for the upcoming adult-use market. Licensees can start growing cannabis outdoors or in a greenhouse with up to 20 artificial lights. Proposed Cannabis Banking Bill.

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Veriheal

MARCH 23, 2024

In a historic move, Ukraine’s government has legalized medical cannabis. Now, medical cannabis is seen as a way to help those suffering. The Parliamentary Vote for Legal Cannabis in Ukraine The vote in Ukraine’s parliament was a pivotal moment. It controls how cannabis is produced and given out.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2021

Former Health Minister Dan Poulter thinks cannabis should be reclassified. He added the UK’s drug policy is “hopelessly out of date,” as it’s still governed by the infamous 1971 Misuse of Drugs Act. Dr Poulter wrote: “The law views cannabis as a “street drug”. In Germany, the medicinal cannabis market is worth €200 million.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2022

CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) today issued three additional Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization Licenses to applicants selected in lotteries held in the summer of 2021. Secretary of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2022

On Tuesday, the Seimas greenlighted the draft bill that aims to decriminalize personal possession of small amounts of cannabis. The move is another small step in the direction of making cannabis policy more lenient toward consumers who may be otherwise law-abiding citizens.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2020

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. In Indianapolis on January 29, a quiet, eager audience of nurses give their rapt attention to Jason Straw as he takes center stage at the 2020 ISNA Policy Conference. ISNA 2020 POLICY CONFERENCE AGENDA, Jason Straw- Cannabis Policy. ISNA 2020- Jason Straw- Medical Cannabis Policy.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2021

In the bulletin posted this month, the state Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs said the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) “has been including the following special conditions in federal funding awards.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Join this FREE, 75-minute online webinar to gain access to insights and learn about ground-breaking treatments to chronic mental health conditions. FREE WEBINAR: Helping to change policy – Influencing the TGA with Professor David Nutt (UK) What we know, what we think, and what we need to research Psychedelic […]

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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. Cannabis-related activity is among those crimes.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2023

Cannabis advertising has always been a precarious art. From first amendment commercial speech issues to zealous state marketing and promotion regulations to false claim lawsuits, cannabis advertising can go down some dark rabbit holes.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

SB2321 amends the Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act and deletes references to a THC drug-free workplace policy. In addition, SB2321 amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act by repealing provisions concerning employment and employer liability. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 4, 2021

A group of cannabis advocates in Ohio has launched efforts to “regulate marijuana like alcohol” in the Buckeye State after the COVID-19 pandemic stalled the campaign’s push to place adult-use legalization on the state’s 2020 ballot. The proposal would levy a 10% tax on adult-use cannabis sales, on top of regular state and local sales taxes.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

A former NFL player addressed rumors of league-wide cannabis use, Colorado introduced a bill to prevent cannabis users from being fired, and Pennsylvania banned over 600 cannabis vape products. Former NFL Player Says ‘80% of League’ Uses Cannabis. It’s not just NFL athletes using cannabis either.

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CannaMD

MARCH 19, 2020

As Florida’s leading medical cannabis physicians , CannaMD is committed to working closely with licensed dispensaries to ensure medical cannabis patients stay safe while continuing uninterrupted treatment during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Do not share cannabis consumption devices. COLUMBIA CARE.

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NORML

MARCH 12, 2020

On March 12th, the House Veterans Affairs Committee (HVAC) passed two separate pieces of legislation pertaining to cannabis policy. We have been working for years to reform this counterproductive policy that forces veterans outside of the VA to receive legal medical cannabis treatment for chronic pain and PTSD.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) says that while current federal marijuana laws have prevented the department’s physicians from recommending medical cannabis to military veterans, officials are “looking at” the possibility of an internal policy change and have discussed it with the White House.

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NORML

MAY 15, 2020

Municipal officials in various cities nationwide are moving away from policies requiring marijuana testing for public employees. “Now is the time for municipalities throughout the state to review and update their policies so they may better align with state law and public opinion.”

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Veriheal

JANUARY 21, 2021

Throughout the years, various professional sports leagues have frowned upon the use of cannabis by their athletes. Throughout time it has been the norm for players to be suspended or even removed from their positions when caught utilizing cannabis or when failing a drug test for cannabis. What Has Changed in the UFC?

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 27, 2024

Despite continuously surpassing every other state with recreational cannabis in terms of total retail sales, California’s cannabis industry has faced continuous and far-reaching issues on multiple levels that have only spread even further.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 11, 2024

As cannabis continues to evolve, understanding the intricacies of West Virginia’s MMJ laws and regulations is essential for patients, caregivers, and industry stakeholders alike. This program facilitates access to medical cannabis for individuals suffering from qualifying debilitating conditions.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Alaska: Alaska has a robust MMJ program, allowing for the use of medical marijuana for qualifying conditions. Arizona: Arizona has a well-established MMJ program that covers various qualifying conditions, with strict possession limits. Arkansas : Arkansas has legalized MMJ for qualifying conditions.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2022

As our firm’s prior information memos on cannabis have shown 1 , the legalization of marijuana for recreational or medical use in states still poses legal issues in higher education due to marijuana’s illegality under federal law. There is very little scientific evidence for the efficacy of marijuana in treating certain medical conditions.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Secret cannabis users may not have to keep their habits secret much longer. Let’s take a look at how businesses are parting ways with traditional “cannabis tests” as well as how legal access leads to fair employment opportunities for consumers alike. million people, used cannabis in the past year.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 30, 2024

Although there have been many studies demonstrating the increasing support for federal cannabis legalization, there is a lack of research interviewing military members, veterans, and their families on this subject. They found that, regardless of veteran status, most people support federal cannabis legalization.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 10, 2023

While some states have embraced the therapeutic potential of cannabis and established robust medical marijuana programs, others lag behind, leaving patients without access to a potentially life-changing treatment. Disparities in access are primarily driven by the differing state regulations and policies surrounding medical marijuana.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

AUGUST 23, 2021

As New Mexico’s Regulation and Licensing Department works toward finalizing rules for non-medical cannabis sales, some unfinished business remains when it comes to the state’s medical cannabis program. Continue reading NM judge calls for increased purchase limit for medical cannabis patients at The NM Political Report.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 15, 2023

Could medical cannabis legalization be the key to helping Ukraine’s war-weary citizens? So much, in fact, that he believes it’s a moral imperative that the country legalize medical-use cannabis. ” Zelensky Takes Action President Zelensky’s commitment to getting Ukraine medical cannabis goes beyond just words.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 31, 2023

New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced they plan to allow conditional cultivators and retailers to organize and sell weed at farmers’ markets this summer. Hopefully, these cannabis farmers’ markets could help unclog New York’s legal weed supply chain.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Survey of more than 10,000 people by the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis shows might higher incidence than previously thought reports inews UK. million adults are now using “street cannabis ” to treat the symptoms of chronic conditions , according to the largest poll of its kind. They write. New guidelines.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 4, 2019

The Minnesota Lawyer continues… The department has decided that persons on parole, supervised release or conditional release may use the drug in accordance with state law, which includes registration. However, the about-face came the day before a motion challenging the former policy was scheduled in Carver County District Court.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

In November 2012, Washington voters approved the production, processing, and retail sales of recreational cannabis within Washington state under what is known as Initiative 502 (“I-502”). Cannabis sales in Washington state are currently taxed at a rate of 37%, in addition to the general state and local sales and use taxes.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 21, 2023

As we previously reported here on the blog , New York introduced the idea of a cannabis farmers’ markets to unclog legal weed supply chain. As previously announced, if the plan gets a thumbs-up, a retail cannabis dealer must partner with at least three marijuana farmers to sell flowered weed. Stay tuned for updates.

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Project CBD

MAY 2, 2023

You’ll also see that we have significantly increased our medical conditions-related content. The Project CBD team knows a lot about the cannabis plant but very little about website design and search engine optimization. “It also includes an updated marketplace for ethical CBD brands to showcase their products.”

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

As medicinal and recreational cannabis legalization continues to sweep across the United States, a recent study paints a concerning portrait of many states denying or restricting medical marijuana (MMJ) access. Why Do MMJ Patients Use Cannabis? Many patients take MMJ for more reasons than one.

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