PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Cannabis use is restricted in most first responder occupations due to the rigorous drug testing protocols and the nature of the job. This poses a hindrance for individuals aspiring to work as police officers, firefighters, or emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who also wish to use cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2022

Two Minnesota employees, Susan Musta, who suffered a neck injury while working as a dental hygienist and Daniel Bierbach, who was injured at his job working for an all-terrain vehicle company, were certified as eligible to participate in Minnesota’s medical cannabis program and began using medical cannabis to treat their pain.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 12, 2024

Overview of Texas Medical Marijuana Laws Texas medical marijuana laws govern the possession, use, and distribution of medical cannabis within the state. The Compassionate Use Act (CUA) permits the use of low-THC cannabis oil for patients with certain qualifying conditions, such as epilepsy and multiple sclerosis.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Individuals who use medical marijuana in accordance with their state’s licensed programs are nevertheless prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm under federal law. THC, whereas if a cannabis plant contains up to 0.3% THC it is considered a hemp cannabis plant, not marijuana, and is legal to possess and use.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 1, 2018

Advocating for medical cannabis is no easy feat, and these organizations are spearheading state, national, and global efforts. The common mission of these nonprofits and trade associations is to educate on the benefits of medical cannabis and create legislative change for businesses, physicians, and qualifying patients.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 1, 2018

Advocating for medical cannabis is no easy feat, and these organizations are spearheading state, national, and global efforts. The common mission of these nonprofits and trade associations is to educate on the benefits of medical cannabis and create legislative change for businesses, physicians, and qualifying patients.

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Veriheal

JULY 16, 2020

Despite the novelty of its drug policy findings, the document has gone largely unnoticed by reform advocates and the media. The panel, led by Jake Leinenkugel (a presidential nominee), asserted that psychedelics, such as MDMA and psilocybin, as well as cannabis, present promising ways to treat mental health conditions among military veterans.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 18, 2022

State law — and the will of Nevada voters — is clear that cannabis is legal to possess and use for medicinal and recreational purposes. Yet state agencies, including the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy, continue to list it as a Schedule I substance alongside meth, heroin, and cocaine. Marijuana Retail Report.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

The state of Texas has a long history of regulating cannabis use. Since 1915, when the first city ordinance was passed banning cannabis in El Paso, [i] the legal landscape in Texas and the rest of the country continues to evolve at different rates. Specifically, H.B.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

“With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It Pennsylvania State Rep. ASA examines medical cannabis law efficacy. POSTED BY ANDREW COON ON FEBRUARY 22, 2022.

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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. At that time, many employers will be prohibited from taking certain actions in the absence of clear policies addressing marijuana use or evidence of impairment.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

The Minnesota court’s decision was the most recent in a series of state court opinions finding that federal criminal law preempts state laws decriminalizing the possession and use of medical cannabis in the context of workers’ compensation. In Bourgoin v. Twin Rivers Paper Co., 5] Similarly, in Hager v.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 20, 2021

Following closely on the heels of both New York and New Jersey enacting recreational cannabis laws, New Mexico and Virginia have enacted their own laws allowing adults to use cannabis for recreational purposes. Virginia’s Cannabis Oil Law. Virginia Recreational Cannabis Law.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2021

He then went even further, describing the Colorado case that the Court declined to hear as a prime example of the fact that marijuana businesses do not experience “equal treatment” under the law. The Department of Justice has repeatedly issued memos changing its policies regarding federal enforcement against state-legal cannabis.

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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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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This article delves into the current status of medical marijuana in Texas, exploring the laws, regulations, qualifying conditions, and the overall framework that shapes the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes in the Lone Star State.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Therefore, federal employees can be denied employment or terminated due to testing positive for marijuana metabolites, even if their use is in compliance with state law. “For our veterans’, cannabis has been shown to address chronic pain and PTSD, often replacing addictive and harmful opioids.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 7, 2021

Colorado Governor Jared Polis just signed a bill that will make it easier for students to access medical cannabis while in school. . Under current state law, any individual school or school district can prohibit their students from using or storing medical marijuana on school grounds.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 14, 2024

Additionally, individuals experiencing severe pain, nausea, or muscle spasms are eligible for medical marijuana treatment. Additionally, the Medical Cannabis Act regulates various aspects of the program, including testing, labeling, and packaging requirements for medical marijuana products.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform. CO resident? FL resident?

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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. However, the 10th U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 21, 2022

MAPS PBC is pioneering new forms of mental health care, beginning with the development of MDMA-assisted therapy as an FDA-approved treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). MDMA-assisted therapy is a new paradigm in the treatment of mental health, combining a medicine with psychotherapy to address the root causes of PTSD.

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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.” The CIT found CBP’s seizure to be illegal because the use of such marijuana processing equipment had been specifically authorized under Washington state law. We plan to cover some of those question here on the blog.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) represents the Lone Star State’s cautious foray into the realm of medical marijuana. Enacted in 2015, the program was designed to provide a narrow avenue for patients suffering from qualifying conditions to access low-THC cannabis under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Florida health officials this year stopped medical-marijuana operators from using Leafly and other third-party sites to process patient orders, saying the arrangements violated a state law banning operators from contracting for services “directly related to the cultivation, processing and dispensing” of cannabis. But the Feb.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

While cannabis legalization moves full steam ahead through much of the Northeast, the southeastern U.S. These states haven’t made major headlines for their progressive cannabis policies, but together they constitute a major market that has, nevertheless, dipped its toe in the water.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Recent decisions in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, point to troubling developments in the treatment of cannabis related contract disputes that find themselves in federal court. The case is a contract dispute between two cannabis companies. citing Polk v. Gontmakher , No.

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CannaMD

DECEMBER 4, 2019

One recent study, published in the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management , suggests medical marijuana may improve both the health and employment prospects of older adults. State medical marijuana laws lead to increases in older adult labor supply. * However, research is proving this to be far from the truth! Other Evidence.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2019

A new era has commenced and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will play a large role in how cannabis is handled in the workforce. In 1996, California became the first state to legalize medical cannabis with the approval of Proposition 215. Under Federal Law.

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CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

SHORT ANSWER: In November 2016, the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative (known as Amendment 2 ) legalized medical marijuana treatment in Florida. Patients suffering from cancer, epilepsy, chronic seizures, or muscle spasms could use low-THC cannabis products recommended by a licensed doctor. Qualified patient.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 3, 2022

Seyfarth Synopsis : Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law. Now is no different. Below are some highlights of what happened in 2021.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Thompson Coburn LLP has released its latest state-by-state ranking of state cannabis regulations. The guide provides a holistic review of the current cannabis laws in every state including the District of Columbia, from favorable to cannabis businesses to most restrictive. Barry Weisz.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 17, 2021

Martin’s cannabis use is completely legal under state law, though – he is a state-certified medical marijuana patient who has been using cannabis to treat chronic back pain and PTSD. The firefighter initially tested positive for cannabis metabolites during a random drug test last December.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 4, 2020

As more and more states legalize cannabis, many state legislatures are examining previous cannabis convictions to determine whether justice was truly carried out in those cases. And in California, thousands of criminal records have already been wiped clean thanks to the efforts of the state government.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 12, 2020

Ganjapreneur report… Two bills aiming to improve veterans’ access to medical cannabis have passed through the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee this week. The House Veterans’ Affairs Committee has advanced two separate pieces of legislation that address veterans’ access to medical cannabis, Marijuana Moment reports.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Accordingly, it cannot be prescribed by a physician and it is not legally accessible to those who might benefit from it as a therapeutic treatment. Oregon’s Psilocybin Services Act (“PSA”), adopted via initiative in November 2020, makes therapeutic use of psilocybin legal under Oregon state law. Source: [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2022

Cannabis—also known as marijuana—has been legalized in the last two decades in more than half of the states. Thirty-nine states allow the use of medical marijuana, while 18 states and the District of Columbia permit both medical and recreational marijuana. Federal Laws Restricting Controlled Substances on Campus.

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