Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

POSTED IN EMPLOYMENT LAW. The Illinois General Assembly passed SB 1557 , revising the language of the Recreational Cannabis Law to reduce but not completely eliminate employer liabilities. Both Houses have passed SB 1557 , a bill which amends and clarifies many portions of the cannabis-related laws.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

As Missouri patients gain access to medical cannabis for various qualifying conditions, understanding and advocating for MMJ patient rights is of paramount importance. Confidentiality: The personal information of MMJ patients is kept confidential under state law, ensuring their privacy.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Namely, it sounds like certain Southern California licensed distributors are (allegedly) moving cannabis oil out of Mexico into California. is relevant and material to a legitimate law enforcement inquiry.” It is well established law that the relevancy standard is a very low bar and the court’s legal review is incredibly narrow.

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CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

What law legalized medical marijuana in Florida? MORE DETAILS: On June 16, 2014, Florida became the 22nd state to legalize (at least partial) access to medical marijuana when Governor Rick Scott signed the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014. How does Florida law define medical marijuana?

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 4, 2024

Before visiting a dispensary, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the local laws and regulations regarding medical marijuana use. This includes obtaining the necessary documentation, such as a medical marijuana card, and understanding the limitations and allowances imposed by state laws. Respect the pricing set.

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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

AUGUST 1, 2022

The ACLU of Maine says state regulators should eliminate a requirement that multiple video cameras be placed inside and outside adult-use cannabis businesses, arguing that doing so violates Maine’s ban on facial recognition surveillance. The Maine Press Herald reports.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 8, 2022

The latest Gallup poll shows that 68% of Americans support cannabis legalization. Further, the rate of positive cannabis test results has jumped in the last decade. And according to recent news reports, some large employers have stopped testing job applicants for cannabis. Some employers must test for cannabis.

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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. So what’s this?

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

What to Expect at Ohio Medical Cannabis Dispensaries In Ohio medical cannabis dispensaries, patients can anticipate a welcoming and professional environment focused on holistic wellness. While browsing, you’ll encounter a diverse range of cannabis products, including flower, edibles, tinctures, and more.

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NewsMunchies

JULY 1, 2021

Maybe Justice Thomas just wants less federal interference in state cannabis legalization. What we know for sure is that SCOTUS isn’t about to endorse cannabis or recognize it’s legitimacy. And yes, cannabis is still considered a “drug-related business” under U.S. federal law. Under the U.S. However, the 10th U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 7, 2022

For so long as cannabis remains illegal at the federal level, cannabis businesses operating in full compliance with state law will not enjoy the full scope of protections as brands that are operating in legalized industries. Johnson , Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme and Andy Goldwasser. Pryor Cashman LLP. Background.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

Under Massachusetts law, an accommodation for an employee’s medical marijuana use is not per se unreasonable – despite possession of marijuana being illegal under Federal law. Barbuto’s supervisor informed her that her lawful use of medical marijuana would not be a problem for ASM. Andrew Easto. 456 (2017) 78 N.E.3d

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2019

In the last year, a record number of states have amended or enacted laws which regulate marijuana testing, accommodations, and use. Among these states, at least two states have specifically banned pre-employment testing of marijuana. Recreational and Medical Marijuana Laws Increase Employer Obligations.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 20, 2020

The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Reports: SPRINGFIELD — Smelling and seeing cannabis justified probable cause for a police officer in central Illinois to search a man’s car, despite cannabis’ decriminalization and legalization for medical purposes at the time, a unanimous Illinois Supreme Court majority ruled Thursday.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

Further, does the permissive Connecticut state law conflict with the federal law which makes it a federal crime to use, possess, or distribute marijuana, when it prohibits employers from discriminating against authorized persons who use medicinal marijuana outside of the workplace. 21a–408 et seq., Conclusion. Sneha Ajai.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2019

Pritzker signed into law the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (aka the Cannabis Act), which is set to go into effect on January 1, 2020, joining 10 states (Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington), and the District of Columbia in legalizing recreational use of marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2019

Pritzker tweeted that he looks forward to signing the bill into law. The bill, formally known as the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (the “Act”), will make it legal under state law for adults 21 and older to purchase and possess limited amounts of cannabis, beginning on January 1, 2020.

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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% States already closing loopholes. delta-9 THC.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 24, 2021

Connecticut legalized adult-use cannabis earlier this year. Retail sales in state-licensed stores are expected to begin in the summer of 2022. In North Carolina, all cannabis is strictly prohibited. The state hasn’t even legalized medical marijuana yet. Chris Kudialis is a Las Vegas–based cannabis reporter.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 23, 2020

Report: Cannabis Users’ Sensitive Data Exposed in Data Breach. Led by internet privacy researchers Noam Rotem and Ran Locar, vpnMentor’s research team discovered a data breach in THSuite, a point-of-sale system in the cannabis industry. Medical/State ID number and expiration date. Cannabis gram limit.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

25, the Washington State Supreme Court struck down the state’s fundamental criminal drug possession law. Police are no longer arresting people for simple drug possession in Washington State. In yesterday’s ruling, a majority of justices concluded that the law “exceeds the State’s police power” and is unconstitutional.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 3, 2021

Delta-8 is a cannabis compound that has become popular because of its similarity to THC, the main compound in cannabis that gets you high, causing euphoria, happiness, sedation, symptom relief, and much more. Large amounts of THC are found in a majority of cannabis strains. It can be extracted from either hemp or cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

We depend on a good relationship with law enforcement. She added, “Here, we are faced with the challenge of balancing public safety concerns like robberies, which the use of body cameras are intended to deter, with individual privacy.”. Cannabis Control Commission Official Announcement. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 24, 2019.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 10, 2021

The first topic we’ll cover is how to start a cannabis business, including tips on location, cost, and long-term success in cannabis. While it may seem like state legalization is a green light for cannabis businesses to open up on every corner, it’s not quite that simple. Which cannabis business model is right for me? .

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SpeedWeed

MAY 3, 2021

The Haymaker is Leafly Senior Editor Bruce Barcott’s opinion column about cannabis politics and culture. A new cannabis product made waves this past week, and not in a good way. Canna Bumps, a “snortable” powdered cannabis concentrate packaged to look like cocaine, caught the eye of a few industry leaders. Like what the f**k.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 6, 2022

Generally, a CBD product seller is expected (or required by law) to provide customers with access to a “certificate of analysis” or “COA” associated with specific products, which COA confirms the levels of CBD in products and upon which customers can rely. Some states require all product labels to have custom QR codes that link to a COA.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2022

We first address petitioner’s contentions that his constitutionally protected right to privacy compels the conclusion that the State of Alaska is prohibited from penalizing the private possession and use of marijuana. This standard is familiar federal law as well.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 19, 2021

In recent months, a synthetic compound derived from hemp called THC-O acetate—often referred to simply as THC-O (pronounced “THC oh”)—has quickly gained popularity among Americans who don’t have access to legal cannabis. . THC-O products are increasingly popular in states where consumers don’t have access to legal cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 6, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. cannabis climate requires brave, willing participants to maneuver carefully in accordance with the medical marijuana rules of engagement for each respective state. non-medical marijuana use “border states.” Think the feds aren’t watching this cannabis battle?

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

Due to coronavirus, what normally would have been a pretty robust legislative session in the California Assembly for new cannabis bills was generally underwhelming. The set-up is markedly different than the 2020 session, where there were over 30 cannabis-related bills. This Assembly Bill addresses cannabis banking on the state level.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Perhaps the most exciting announcement in the world of celebrity cannabis companies came last week with the announcement of Martha Stewart’s new line of hemp-derived CBD products, which include tinctures, soft gels, and “pâte des fruit.” The reaction to the announcement on Twitter and other social media was overwhelmingly positive.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 12, 2021

Listen & Subscribe: Very few medical cannabis advocates are against the full legalization of the plant for all adults. In this episode of The Cannabis Enigma Podcast, host Michael Schaeffer Omer-Man interviews Dr. Fisher about the various ways medical and adult-use cannabis markets interact. Dr. Ruth Fisher. Music by Desca.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

It is important that Arizona residents continue to be well informed to ensure that consumers are within their legal rights and fully aware of all laws and stipulations that apply to the use of marijuana in the state. Current Federal Cannabis Restrictions. State laws concerning marijuana vary greatly.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Our license allows us to sell only in the state of Arizona, only to licensed (cannabis) dispensaries,” Slosburg said. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is now handling delta-8 products the same way it’s dealt with state-licensed cannabis for years. Leafly’s 100 best cannabis strains of all time.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 9, 2021

Delta-8 THC products have exploded in popularity in the past year, especially in states that haven’t yet legalized the adult use of cannabis. Nearly all delta-8 THC products are sold outside of state-licensed and state-regulated cannabis industries. Alarming results from product tests. No testing. No oversight.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 2, 2020

State legal cannabis businesses are used to the specter of the federal government in the rear view mirrors of their lives and businesses. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that cannabis remains federally illegal. is relevant and material to a legitimate law enforcement inquiry.”

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