The Blunt Truth

APRIL 13, 2021

On March 31, 2021, New York legalized the recreational use of cannabis, enacting “ The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act.”. This new law legalizes personal possession of cannabis, home cultivation of cannabis, and allows for the expungement of certain marijuana convictions.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 23, 2022

The Cambridge City Council unanimously passed a policy order repealing a three percent “Community Impact Fee” tax on recreational marijuana in a meeting Monday evening. The city’s first recreational dispensary, Yamba Market, will open to the public next week. percent state sales tax. percent excise tax and a 6.25

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NORML

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Licensed cannabis retailers in Colorado and Washington are highly compliant with state laws refusing the sale of products to minors, according to data published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. states,” is online here. .” states,” is online here.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JANUARY 3, 2020

Illinois started off the decade by opening its doors to the world of adult-use recreational marijuana. On January 1, 2020, the state of Illinois had its first day of legal marijuana sales. ” As always, we’ll keep an eye on Illinois and other emerging cannabis markets on the blog this year.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

With recreational cannabis now in New Mexico, cities across the state are adjusting their local laws, including in Albuquerque. The city is working on amending or repealing current ordinances that criminalize marijuana now that recreational cannabis is legal. It’s not necessary for us to do that.

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LifeCannMD

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

As cannabis gains widespread popularity across the United States, a growing number of newcomers are searching about important topics like THC vs. CBD, the differences between cannabis and marijuana, how hemp plants factors into the conversation, and more.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2022

A Nebraska attorney can invest in a medical marijuana business in South Dakota because the investment wouldn’t violate state law or ethical rules, a Nebraska ethics committee said in a recent advisory opinion. Marijuana is legal for recreational purposes in 18 states.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 17, 2019

A petition has been filed in an effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Oklahoma. State Question 806 , filed on Dec. 12, would add an amendment to the Constitution, which would generally legalize, regulate and tax marijuana for people aged 21 and older under state law.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Following the legalization of recreational cannabis in New York by the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) earlier this year, which we previously reported on, the New York State Department of Labor has issued guidance in the form of FAQs for employers regarding adults’ use of recreational cannabis as it relates to the workplace.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Consumer products law blog. Class actions against CBD companies proliferate under federal and state law. These jurisdictions are among the few that have legalized Marijuana -sourced CBD for both medical and recreational uses, with the exception that Marijuana-sourced CBD remains illegal in Florida for recreational uses.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

A little more than a decade ago, marijuana use was illegal in every state. Marijuana use is now fully legal in 18 states and the District of Columbia, and an additional 18 states allow use for medical reasons. State Law Considerations. Off-Duty Marijuana Use. Off-Duty Marijuana Use.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older. There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Most New Yorkers can now safely indulge in cannabis without fear of being fired, Bank of America is under fire for closing the account of an authorized cannabis research institute, and proposed legislation could help Washington, D.C. finally see recreational cannabis sales. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Buffalo Grove has yet to allow retail sales of recreational marijuana in the village, but it now has a tax in place if it becomes a reality next year. It’s the maximum amount allowed under state law. It’s the maximum amount allowed under state law.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 19, 2021

— The New York State Department of Labor has released new guidance regarding legalized recreational marijuana use and the workplace. According to that new guidance, employers must cite “articulable symptoms of impairment” in almost any effort to take action against an employee due to marijuana use. Reports ( WROC ).

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Earlier this month, Governor Pritzker signed into law SB 1557 , revising the Recreational Cannabis Law to expand permissible marijuana testing and related adverse action. Because applicants have not started working, applicant testing could only detect marijuana use outside the workplace.

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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. Many employers are unsure of their rights when it comes to limiting and/or prohibiting employee marijuana use. 3) No requirement one way or the other.

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Veriheal

MAY 29, 2023

Secret Service (USSS) recently loosened its applicant drug use policy to be more accommodating to past cannabis consumers. Candidates of all ages can now apply to join the agency if they have abstained from marijuana for one year before applying. Cannabis is increasingly being legalized in many U.S.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The evolving landscape of medical marijuana laws in the United States has seen varying degrees of acceptance and implementation across different states. In Texas, a traditionally conservative state, the journey toward embracing medical marijuana has been marked by legal nuances and ongoing discussions.

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The Illinois General Assembly passed SB 1557 , revising the language of the Recreational Cannabis Law to reduce but not eliminate employer liabilities. As we previously blogged, the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act will legalize recreational cannabis for Illinois adults starting January 1, 2020.

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MassRoots

AUGUST 3, 2020

New laws expanding the medical marijuana program in Louisiana went into effect on August 1. The state’s medical marijuana program has been criticized for being too limited and too restrictive since the program was established in 2016, but the three laws that went into effect on Saturday aim to improve the situation.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 28, 2022

A Great Falls couple filed a lawsuit in district court Monday challenging the ban on cannabis dispensaries within city limits. The suit argues that according to House Bill 701, which addresses recreational marijuana implementation in Montana, counties and cities can put further rules and regulations on marijuana sales.

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The Joint Blog

MARCH 14, 2020

The Oglala Sioux Tribe (located on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota) passed a referendum to legalize medical and recreational marijuana according to preliminary results from the tribe’s election commission. The tribal council is next supposed to enact laws for how marijuana will be legalized and regulated.

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NewsMunchies

JULY 1, 2021

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas recently said that the federal ban on the cultivation and use of marijuana within states “may no longer be necessary or proper” and that inconsistent enforcement led to “traps” for marijuana businesses. Justice Thomas doesn’t want marijuana to be legalized. United States , the U.S.

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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2021

This blog was originally written by Anthony Dutcher but has been updated with new information as states continue to change their regulations nationwide. Looking to find your medical cannabis in a state that hasn’t yet legalized it? It may be tempting to drive across neighboring state lines with more cannabis-friendly laws.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2021

The Colombus Dispatch writes… An effort to legalize marijuana in Ohio cleared its first hurdle Friday. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost approved revised language for a law proposed by a group called the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol. The proposal would change state law but not the state constitution.

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Canna Care Docs

JUNE 22, 2023

Interested in using cannabis for a medical condition? If you live in Nevada, you might be eligible for a medical cannabis certification. As one of the many states ( 22, in fact ) that have legalized both medical and adult-use cannabis, Nevada offers the best of both worlds. Who qualifies for medical cannabis in Nevada?

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

NYSBA members can join the Cannabis Law Section for only $35 and law student members can join for free. Join The Cannabis Law Section. We would like to formally congratulate what was previously our Committee on Cannabis Law on their transition to becoming an official NYSBA Section!

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 24, 2022

Marijuana Moment reports. Another federal agency is reminding employees that they’re prohibited from using marijuana and warning them about the risks of consuming federally unregulated CBD products. Forest Service Reminds Workers Of Federal Marijuana Ban And Warns Against CBD Use. HRM: Federal law prohibits marijuana use.

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CannaMD

MAY 6, 2020

However, given rapidly evolving – and often complicated – laws surrounding medical marijuana, many patients feel overwhelmed. Is it okay to use legally purchased medical marijuana in states where it’s not legal? Can you use your medical marijuana card in different states? Possession Limit: 1 oz.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

In the continuing trend of normalizing the cannabis industry for practical reasons, the New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) Committee on Professional Ethics issued Opinion 1225 (the Opinion). In short, the NYSBA now expressly permits lawyers to represent clients in New York’s recreational cannabis industry.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 21, 2019

The Illinois General Assembly has been working on a marijuana legalization bill this session. The Senate Bill would protect employer rights to ban marijuana and discipline employees for use. Across the country, states are moving to legalize medical and recreational marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The New York Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently published guidance and FAQs entitled “Adult Use Cannabis And The Workplace – New York Labor Law 201-D” to address questions related to the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (“MRTA”). Can an employer take action against an employee for using cannabis on the job?

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MassRoots

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Legislation to end the federal prohibition of cannabis has been submitted in the U.S. The American people have elected the most pro-cannabis Congress in American history and significant pieces of legislation are being introduced,” said Blumenauer. “I 420, my bill to legalize and responsibly regulate and tax marijuana.

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Otherside Farms

JANUARY 3, 2023

Medical marijuana is a general term for cannabis derivatives prescribed to help ease the symptoms of specific ailments. Although the Cannabis Sativa plant is popular as a recreational drug, it is increasingly being used for its therapeutic effects. In fact, medical marijuana is not prescribed to every patient.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2022

Legalization of medical and recreational marijuana use continues to spread across the United States despite the drug remaining a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law. Medical Marijuana Expands In the South. Tae Phillips Birmingham. Zagger New York. That is beginning to change.

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