NORML

MARCH 18, 2020

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws is issuing the following statements regarding the continued operation of medical cannabis dispensaries during the COVID crisis. “There are several million state-licensed medical cannabis patients in America.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 15, 2022

National parks abide by federal law and cannabis remains illegal under federal law, however cannabis containing less than 0.3 percent THC is considered technically legal. An additional note: national parks in the United States abide by their own separate regulations that may vary. Good question.

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NewsMunchies

MAY 16, 2023

Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool that can be applied in many aspects of the cannabis industry. The legalization of medicinal and recreational cannabis at the state level has created a growing desire to roll out more products to more consumers. AI can potentially solve that problem.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

The legalization of medical marijuana use in 33 states and recreational marijuana use in 11 states has led to hazy implications for the hospitality industry. Vast variances in state laws exist and, to make matters worse, cannabis remains listed as a Schedule I illicit substance under the Controlled Substances Act.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 12, 2024

The UFC takes steps toward smashing the stigma, Colorado celebrates a decade of adult-use cannabis, and secret shoppers help keep Oklahoma’s medical market accountable. Here’s what you missed this week in cannabis and psychedelic news. Which pro-sport will be the next to move towards being pro-cannabis and destigmatization?

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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. Going forward, the USSS will allow those who previously used cannabis to apply for a job at the agency. Previously , the USSS took an age-based approach to its cannabis policy.

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Canna Care Docs

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The 2020 election brought big wins for cannabis, with all of the five state ballot initiatives regarding legalization passing. Across these states, in different parts of the US, the message was clear: people recognize the benefits of legalization and want access to cannabis in their communities.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 5, 2021

Regis Mohawk government wasn’t just envisioning dispensaries on its acres when it approved a recent measure to legalize a commercial cannabis industry on Monday. . Regis Mohawk are not alone in their desire to enter the cannabis business. New York isn’t the only state whose Indian nations have taken the lead on marijuana sales.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 14, 2024

Upon approval, patients receive their medical marijuana card, granting them legal access to dispensaries across the state. Furthermore, it sets forth guidelines for licensed dispensaries, ensuring safe and legal access to medical marijuana products.

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Canna Care Docs

JULY 25, 2023

Although recreational cannabis remains illegal in West Virginia, residents living with certain medical conditions may qualify for a medical marijuana card. Since 2017, West Virginia joined the majority of states in legalizing medical cannabis. Who qualifies for medical cannabis in West Virginia?

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

The recent wave of crackdowns on cannabidiol (“CBD”)-infused alcohol beverages has further exacerbated public confusion regarding the legal status of the cannabis plant’s non-psychoactive compound. As we previously explained , alcoholic beverages are regulated by federal and state laws.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Many thanks for all who attended our December 1 webinar on “Cannabis and International Trade Issues 2022.” However, the federal law also carves out an exception to the import and export ban for any person “authorized by local, State, or Federal law to manufacture, possess, or distribute such items.”

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. We have an update on New York’s cannabis agencies. South Dakota says no to medical cannabis home grow. Nevada will open cannabis lounges in 2022. The state Senate confirmed them immediately. and finally.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 2, 2019

Councilman Stavros Anthony — a retired Metropolitan Police Department captain — voted no, preferring the city follow the lead of the state and invite other governments to weigh in. “It But a state bill to explicitly legalize marijuana lounges died this session, and Coffin was clear: “The state will catch up.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The more wide-ranging bill (H 174/S 72), which a spokesperson said is a priority for House Speaker Ron Mariano, addresses aspects of state laws that cannabis regulators and industry entrepreneurs have been increasingly vocal about taking issue with. Sonia Chang-Diaz, co-chair of the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, said.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Raybon , involves five inmates in a California state prison who were convicted on felony charges after being found with marijuana in their cells. The state supreme court weighed in after a challenge from the state attorney general. The court agreed that this could be viewed as “unduly harsh.”

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

MARCH 9, 2022

Cannabis effects on brain structure, function, and cognition: considerations for medical uses of cannabis and its derivatives. The Legal Side. As marijuana is legalized in more states with each election, it is becoming an increasingly common substance to use – both recreationally and medically. Shirazi, A.,

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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. Food and Drug Administration.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2021

Connecticut has become the 19 th state to legalize recreational marijuana use by adults. Governor Ned Lamont signed the Act Concerning Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-use Cannabis on June 22, 2021. Connecticut will permit individuals 21 years of age and older to possess and use recreational cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

how alcohol consumption isn’t legislated in the same way. As New Jersey nears the end of its first month of legal recreational marijuana sales, lawmakers have introduced a series of bills aimed at restricting what types of workers can use cannabis off the job. It’s funny (not ha! The New Jersey Monitor reports.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 22, 2021

A California State Personnel Board (SPB) ruling limits using positive cannabis drug tests in disciplining state workers. The “precedential decision” determined that urine samples do not accurately reflect whether an employee is under the influence of cannabis while at work. “…The Ganjapreneur reports.

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Veriheal

JUNE 16, 2021

For those of us who enjoy cannabis, we know just how amazing it is at taking the stress off the day. If you work in a high-stress job like so many people, cannabis just might be your saving grace. A lot of people prefer a responsible combination of drinking and cannabis consumption. I worked as a waitress for years.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 27, 2021

Delta-8 THC, aka delta-8, the intoxicating cannabinoid synthesized from hemp, is making waves across the United States, and especially in states where marijuana remains illegal. That’s because delta-8 is derived from federally legal hemp, which by law contains less than 0.3% But how long will that legal status last?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 15, 2022

The state has introduced a new program to compensate Maine cities and towns for costs they incur when opting to permit recreational, adult-use cannabis businesses. The Office of Cannabis Policy last week announced the launch of an online portal Maine municipalities can use to obtain reimbursement for up to $20,000 of those costs.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 24, 2022

Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD. Advocates said the bill contradicts federal law, which currently allows hemp products to be sold with 0.3% after accidental ingestion of cannabis. State and federal law determine hemp is legal so long as it contains less than 0.3%

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

The “precedential decision” determined that urine samples do not accurately reflect whether an employee is under the influence of cannabis while at work. A California State Personnel Board (SPB) ruling limits using positive cannabis drug tests in disciplining state workers. 21-01 , Darrin Harper v.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

At least two of Rockland County’s five towns are taking steps to opt out of the recently-passed New York State law that allows the operation of marijuana retail dispensaries and cannabis lounges. Towns must pass laws before the Dec. State regulators still need to write the rules for how marijuana can be legally sold.

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United Patients Group

JUNE 20, 2023

Cannabis is a hot topic in the medical field, with many individuals seeking it as an alternative treatment for various conditions. However, before using cannabis, you need to consult your doctor. While some doctors may be hesitant to recommend cannabis, others are open to discussing it as a treatment option.

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PrestoDoctor

JANUARY 15, 2024

In recent years, the acceptance and legalization of medical marijuana have been on the rise across the United States. West Virginia is no exception, as the state has also taken steps to provide patients with access to medical cannabis for various qualifying conditions.

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The Joint Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2019

The Anchorage Assembly has voted 7 to 4 to place an initiative on the April 7th city election ballot that would legalize the on-site consumption of marijuana at legal marijuana retail outlets. Under current law consuming marijuana at marijuana, stores are illegal.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 18, 2019

After months of uncertainty and delay, the Governor and state legislative leaders have reached an agreement on a package of bills to legalize the adult use and sale of cannabis, expand the medical marijuana program and reform the expungement process for prior cannabis convictions in the State of New Jersey.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 9, 2019

to legalize cannabis lounges after its city council approved them last Wednesday. In a 4-1 vote, the Las Vegas City Council permitted a bill that paves the way for social cannabis consumption lounges. The new legalization does come with a few rules. Source: [link].

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Veriheal

JUNE 23, 2022

The legalization of cannabis is opening many doors in states that are embracing it. However, not all changes spurred by the creation of a legal industry are necessarily positive. With legalization comes an increase in DUI charges. MMJ Patients Criminalized Despite Legality.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Phil Murphy signed into law a package of bills that create the rules and regulations regarding the state’s legal cannabis industry. The new laws follow last November’s statewide vote to legalize cannabis for all adults. A1897 , which reforms criminal and civil penalties for cannabis.

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NORML

JANUARY 4, 2019

Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Don Young (R-AK) re-introduced the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act, which protects those engaged in state-lawful medical marijuana programs from federal prosecution. Click here to email your member of Congress and urge them to join the Cannabis Caucus.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

New Jerseyites may still be celebrating the fact that their state legalized adult-use cannabis on Feb. Based on the latest analysis of municipal cannabis ordinances , almost 71% of towns across the Garden State have outlawed adult-use cannabis retail sales. Deadline for Ordinance Adoption Has Passed.

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NORML

MAY 3, 2019

Governor Jay Inslee (D) of Washington signed legislation into law allowing medical cannabis to be accessed by patients on school grounds, and separate legislation allowing the production of industrial hemp in accordance with new federal hemp regulations. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of social consumption sites.

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