NORML

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Highlights include: AZ, CO, GA, KS, ME, MD, NH, NM, RI, TX, VT, VA, and WV The post State Policy Weekly Update 2/14/2023 appeared first on NORML.

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Veriheal

MAY 12, 2023

Federal agencies are easing cannabis rules, Kloris’ CBD serum received rave reviews, and Oregon approved a license for its first-ever psilocybin facility. Last month, the USSS announced an update to its employment policy. Going forward, the USSS will allow those who previously used cannabis to apply for a job at the agency.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 31, 2022

In light of this crisis, a team of researchers decided to investigate the impact of “safe consumption sites.” There is a lot of controversy surrounding safe consumption sites due to the fact that they allow people to consume pre-obtained drugs. . Safe Consumption Sites = Less Overdoses. Overdose Prevention Centers.

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NORML

JANUARY 31, 2019

Nearly 10 years after opening the first cannabis cafe in the United States , Oregon NORML ( ornorml.org ) executive director Madeline Martinez is appealing directly to legislators in Salem to pass a bill sponsored by Senator Lew Frederick (D-Portland) that would finally legalize her trademark business, The World Famous Cannabis Cafe.

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NORML

APRIL 7, 2020

Incidences of the vaping-related lung illness EVALI (e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury) are primarily concentrated to jurisdictions where adult-use cannabis consumption is prohibited, according to data published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 14, 2023

During the height of cannabis prohibition, admitting consumption was very risky. Not only was the identity of “cannabis consumer” tied to stereotypes such as laziness , lack of success and ambition and “a motivational syndrome”, it could result in incarceration and the strict collateral sanctions associated with a drug charge.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Most of us do not realize how many resources are dedicated to dealing with cannabis-related crime in the U.S., Many cannabis advocates have pointed to cannabis decriminalization and legalization as a means of freeing up resources for handling more serious, violent crimes. but it is said to include a cost of over $3.6

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NORML

MAY 20, 2020

The enactment of adult-use cannabis legalization laws is not associated with an increase in marijuana-related youth drug treatment admissions, according to data published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Self-reported use of marijuana by young people has also been in decline both nationally and in legal marijuana states.

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Veriheal

MARCH 21, 2022

Cannabis companies that hire drivers to work for them—such as delivery services and goods transporters—are being advised by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish certain policies that can mitigate the risk of impaired driving, all the while ensuring that companies remain in alignment with state legalization laws.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 28, 2020

For many years those who have stood against the reform of cannabis laws have argued that decriminalization and/or legalization would lead to an increase in consumption among adolescents. On the opposite side of the argument, cannabis activists have argued that legalization would have the opposite effect.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

LAS VEGAS, NV – The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) will host two live webinars to assist applicants in understanding the application process for a cannabis consumption lounge license. Details of the webinars: Topic: Applying for a Cannabis Consumption Lounge License. Date: Thursday, September 1, 2022.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2021

but now they’ve been forced to reverse that policy. A power struggle has been brewing in Cook County, where job offers to several attorneys from Public Defender Sharone Mitchell were rescinded after confusion over the county’s drug policy. Recreational marijuana became legal in Illinois last January.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 9, 2021

When cannabis legalization began to gain ground and support, those who remained opposed to these policy changes touted claims that legalization would increase the risk of mental illness or even suicide among affected populations. Building on Previous Findings.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 23, 2024

Health Effects of Cannabis Legalization in Michigan The health effects of cannabis legalization in Michigan encompass both potential benefits and risks for residents. Monitoring and education efforts are crucial to mitigate these potential health risks and maximize the benefits of cannabis legalization in Michigan.

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

Chief Petitioners Madeline Martinez, Leia Flynn, and Angela Bacca filed a ballot measure to be known as “The Legalization Justice Act of 2020” at the Oregon State Capitol on Monday, March 18. All three women are longtime West Coast cannabis advocates. “That is discrimination.” “That is discrimination.”

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In accordance with this, a new study found that states with legal cannabis markets have been less likely to experience incidences of EVALI, suggesting that properly regulated vape pens are not the problem. The report noted that the states with legalized recreational cannabis “fell into the lower two quintiles for EVALI prevalence.”

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

In a decision last week, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that the state law protecting “lawful activities” or “lawful off-duty conduct” does not apply to non-medical cannabis consumption, according to an Ogletree Deakins report. Court Rules Off-Duty Recreational Cannabis Use Not Protected By Nevada State Law. 22-25130 (1).

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Veriheal

APRIL 6, 2024

Thailand’s newly elected government is looking to reverse its historic decriminalization of cannabis. The announcement comes a short 18 months after it became the first Asian country to decriminalize cannabis back in June 2022. In fact, The Thai Chamber of Commerce estimated cannabis sector would be worth 1.2 billion by 2025.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

On May 25, 2022, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed “ The Rhode Island Cannabis Act ,” which grants adults aged 21 and older the right to possess and grow certain amounts of cannabis for recreational use. The law also does not require employers to accommodate the medical use of cannabis in any workplace.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 1, 2020

Quebecers under the age of 21 won’t be able to legally buy or possess cannabis as of Wednesday, as the province’s new legal age for consuming recreational pot goes into effect. The legal age for consumption is 19 in every other province except Alberta, where it’s 18. Full report: [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 20, 2022

AUGUSTA – Today, the State of Maine’s Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) released a report examining how cannabis consumption, market dynamics, and health outcomes vary by geographic region, cannabis market, and other variables. Michael Sofis, a leading cannabis demand and consumption behavior researcher. “We

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NORML

APRIL 9, 2020

With so many unsubstantiated claims being made regarding cannabis and staying safe during the COVID-19 outbreak, we’ve compiled a list of resources for consumers and ways your activism can thrive during social distancing. We all know a large part of what binds cannabis consumers together is community and sharing. Download tips.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 12, 2022

Recreational: not legal, possession decriminalized Medical: legal. Recreational cannabis is not legal in Ukraine, but possession of up to 5 grams is decriminalized and there is a limited, but expanding, medical program. Despite its illegal status, many residents of Ukraine have a laid-back approach to cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

(January 2022) – The CDC recently issued guidance to businesses developing marijuana policies, balancing state legalization efforts and fleet safety. Indeed, THC can be detected up to several weeks following consumption. Likewise, a zero-tolerance marijuana policy may no longer be viable under state legalization laws.

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Veriheal

APRIL 12, 2022

New Mexico’s Recreational Adult-Use Cannabis Market Already Seeing Great Success. Recreational cannabis sales kicked off in New Mexico on April 1st with a blazing success. Cannabis dispensaries across the state of New Mexico welcomed recreational cannabis customers 21 years and older into their stores for the first time.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 20, 2019

But the conservative administration was dealt another joker from its self-imposed, repressive drug policy deck of cards when Colombia’s Constitutional Court overruled a ban on the consumption of cannabis in public. and California to Join Colombia in Legalizing Public Consumption of Cannabis?

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The Cannigma

MAY 19, 2021

Medical : Illegal Recreational : Illegal *CBD products are legal in Japan, as long as they contain no THC whatsoever and are not made from cannabis flower. Japan is known for its world-leading innovations, technology, and design, but when it comes to cannabis, the island nation remains decidedly regressive. But in modern times?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Governor Andrew Cuomo has included a plan to “regulate, restrict, and control” the responsible adult use of cannabis in New York, known as the Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act (“CRTA”). It also creates on-site consumption licenses for retail facilities to apply for. development and hiring programs.

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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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NORML

MARCH 12, 2019

After months of negotiation, Governor Murphy and NJ state legislators have reached a deal on what will be included in upcoming legislation to legalize the adult-use and retail sale of marijuana in the state of New Jersey. We need urgent action from New Jersey residents to make adult-use cannabis legalization a reality in the Garden State.

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WeedAdvisor

JULY 23, 2019

They treat marijuana like any other illegal substance, even if the drug is legal statewide. To be fair, some jobs should require workers to abstain from cannabis use, as safety could be a concern. According to Bloomberg , employees who pursue legal action in this regard continue seeing more and more success. Do you care?”.

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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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Veriheal

AUGUST 23, 2022

Andrew Cuomo legalized recreational cannabis in the state of New York. When this happened, it made New York a state with some of the most relaxed cannabis laws in the nation. In many places where cannabis is legal, be it medical cannabis or recreational cannabis, you are still not allowed to consume it in public.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In 1996, they were the first state to legalize medical marijuana, followed by the legalization of recreational cannabis in 2016. Despite California laws, employees have still been at risk of discrimination for using cannabis in their off-hours. Employers are also forbidden from asking about prior cannabis use.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 22, 2021

Governor Ned Lamont (D) signed legislation today, Senate Bill 1201 , legalizing the adult use of marijuana and regulating its commercial production and sale. Under the law, which takes effect on July 1, adults ages 21 and older may legally possess up to 1.5 Connecticut Home Grow.

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WeedAdvisor

JUNE 22, 2019

Although still not fully confirmed, marijuana policy in Colombia appears to be inching closer to legalization. An analysis by Colombia’s Constitutional Court found the law on public drug consumption (among other sections) to be unconstitutional. Medical cannabis has been legal for the last three years.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Cannabis consumers have all experienced the notorious munchies at one point or another. Some, especially those who do not consume cannabis, may think that the munchies would lead to weight gain considering the increase in food intake. Adult-use Legalization is Associated with Decreased Levels of Obesity.

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