Leafly

JANUARY 24, 2023

The post Cannabis worker health and safety resource page appeared first on Leafly. Find information about best marijuana industry practices and protocols to keep everyone safe on the job.

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Leafly

JANUARY 25, 2023

The post This federal agency creates cannabis worker safety plans for free appeared first on Leafly. NIOSH experts don't care if you're growing federally illegal marijuana. They just want to keep your workers safe.

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NORML

MARCH 26, 2024

“These data indicate that the legal, regulated cannabis market is displacing the underground marketplace. Over time, consumers are becoming more comfortable with and more reliant upon licensed retailers – who typically offer greater convenience, product quality, and safety.”

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 25, 2025

Australia Cannabis Q&A A. Is cannabis legal for business purposes in Australia? Growing cannabis for personal use remains illegal in most Australian states and territories. Industrial hemp (low-THC cannabis) is regulated under separate licensing frameworks in most Australian jurisdictions.

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PrestoDoctor

JUNE 27, 2025

Gabapentin and Cannabis? While each can be effective independently, many wonder about the safety and potential effects of combining Gabapentin and THC. Gabapentin and weed are both widely used substances for treating various conditions, particularly chronic pain and neurological disorders.

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The post Canadian budtenders are scared for their safety at work appeared first on Leafly. Even though weed is legal in Canada, working as a budtender is still risky business. Here's why.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The enactment of state-specific medical cannabis access laws is associated with a decline in workers’ compensation claims, according to data published in the journal Health Economics. Authors reported that legal cannabis access was associated with a nearly seven percent decline in workers’ compensation claims.

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NORML

APRIL 3, 2020

Medical cannabis is essential and while we commend our state officials for declaring that centers will remain open during the state of emergency, we need to ensure our patients have uninterrupted access to their life saving medicine, especially during these uncertain times. DE Medical Cannabis Centers: Columbia Care of Delaware: [link].

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NORML

MAY 15, 2020

In the city of Rochester, council members approved municipal legislation on Tuesday barring pre-employment marijuana testing for non-safety sensitive city employees. Also this week, city council members in Richmond, Virginia passed a resolution excluding non-safety sensitive employees and job applicants from marijuana testing.

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Americans for Safe Access

JULY 24, 2023

On July 13, 2023, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) announced in a press release that they had issued a product recall due to a positive test for arsenic discovered from lab test results following an audit. Recalls happen in all commodity markets and is a signal of a robust product safety program that includes enforcement.

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Americans for Safe Access

JULY 11, 2023

The legalization of medical cannabis has covered most of the United States, offering patients an new alternative for their health. Today, there are more than six million registered medical cannabis patients but the safety and quality of the cannabis products they depend on have shocking gaps in how they are tested!

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NORML

APRIL 15, 2020

That is why, in the best interest of public health and safety, NORML is encouraging cannabis consumers not to congregate in groups either outdoors or indoors this 4/20. A complete guide to NORML’s ‘Responsible Consumer Safety Tips’ is online here. • Time4Hemp Living Room Lovefest.

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NORML

APRIL 1, 2020

Today, NORML and it’s national network of advocacy chapters released a memo to state lawmakers, regulators, prosecutors, and other interested parties providing guidance for how they can take emergency actions to better promote the health and welfare of cannabis consumers and the general public during the COVID pandemic.

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NORML

JULY 28, 2021

This updated edition reviews over 450 peer-reviewed studies assessing the safety and efficacy of either whole-plant cannabis or cannabinoids for 23 different patient populations.

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NORML

JANUARY 30, 2023

If public safety is an actual priority for either chamber, then they will approve legislation to begin sales at licensed dispensaries as soon as possible.”. The post Poll: Virginia Voters Support Legalizing Adult-use Cannabis Retail Sales appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JUNE 18, 2019

The administration of herbal cannabis is safe and effective in patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia, according to clinical data published this month in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. Israeli investigators assessed the use of cannabis over a six-month period in 211 patients with the disease.

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NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

Steve Sisolak has signed legislation into law prohibiting certain employers from refusing to hire a worker because he or she tested positive for cannabis. Earlier this year, New York City lawmakers enacted municipal legislation barring non-safety sensitive employers from administering marijuana drug tests to prospective employees.

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NORML

APRIL 12, 2020

This bill will not eliminate the racial disparities surrounding marijuana, but it will prevent low-level offenders from receiving jail time for simple possession while we move toward legalization in coming years with a framework that addresses both public safety and equity in an emerging market.”

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NORML

MAY 15, 2023

affirms that these policies can be implemented in a way that provides regulated access for adults while simultaneously limiting youth access, discouraging misuse, and not compromising public safety." The post Analysis: No Change in Problematic Patterns of Cannabis Use Following Adult-Use Legalization appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JANUARY 6, 2022

"I look forward to working closely with Congress and our allies to continue the efforts to end prohibition, repair the harms it has caused, and enact new policies centered on science, safety, and justice," Fox said.

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NORML

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The post Poll: Most Americans Support Forgiveness for Past Marijuana Crimes, Oppose Cannabis’ Schedule I Status appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2021

The South Dakota Department of Public Safety issued guidelines today for law enforcement requiring them to cease arresting those persons who identify as patients and meet certain qualifications. The post South Dakota: Protections for Medical Cannabis Patients Take Effect Today appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Jobs in the state-licensed cannabis industry rose 15 percent during the past 12 months, and the industry now employs over 243,000 full-time workers, according to data compiled by Leafly.com. According to its 2020 report , the regulated cannabis industry added 33,700 new jobs over the past year.

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Americans for Safe Access

JANUARY 11, 2023

On January 5, 2023, the Arizona Supreme Court declined to accept an appeal from the Arizona Department of Child Safety, letting stand a lower court decision that Lindsay Ridgell’s medicinal use of cannabis while pregnant did not constitute child neglect and ordered her name be removed from the state’s child abuse registry.

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NORML

JANUARY 6, 2023

“Cannabis has established efficacy in the treatment of multiple conditions, including chronic pain, and it possesses a safety profile that is either comparable or superior to other controlled substances. The post Study: Chronic Pain Patients Frequently Report Using Cannabis In Place of Opioids appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 19, 2025

To All Interested Parties: The Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR), in conjunction with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is issuing a Health and Safety Advisory (HSA) due to the identification of potentially contaminated Regulated Marijuana Product produced by C&R Colorado LLC, doing business as Smokiez.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

If we were able to produce our own cannabis, our own cannabis oils, and yes even our own vape products, we could guarantee our own safety.” . The post Pennsylvania: Patients Respond to Recall of Medical Cannabis Products, Say Such Incidents Strengthen Arguments to Permit Home Cultivation appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MAY 19, 2020

Attorneys Generals from 34 states and territories sent a letter today to Congressional leadership urging members to expeditiously pass The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act so that state-licensed cannabis business can explicitly engage in relationships with banks and other financial institutions.

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NORML

MAY 17, 2023

“These data indicate that the legal, regulated cannabis market is displacing the underground marketplace,” NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano said. Over time, consumers are becoming more comfortable with and more reliant upon licensed retailers – who offer greater convenience, product quality, and safety.”

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NORML

MAY 26, 2020

A team of Israeli researchers conducted a randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial to assess the safety and efficacy of a novel, metered-dose cannabis inhaler in 27 patients with chronic pain. Chronic pain is the most commonly reported qualifying condition among medical cannabis patients enrolled in state-specific access programs.

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NORML

APRIL 20, 2020

That is why, in the best interest of public health and safety, NORML is encouraging cannabis consumers not to congregate in groups either outdoors or indoors this 4/20. Download and share NORML’s ‘Responsible Consumer Safety Tips’ Stay home and stay safe this 4/20! Your friends at NORML.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Germany goes to the polls Germanys snap elections on February 23, 2025, have the cannabis industry watching closely. If Merz partners with center-left parties, repealing German cannabis laws would be difficult. In this scenario, pilot programs for cannabis commerce might halt, but full repeal appears improbable.

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NORML

JANUARY 14, 2019

Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) has introduced HR 493 : The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act, which would codify the protections that were outlined in the now-rescinded Cole Memo. The enactment of these policies have not negatively impacted workplace safety , crime rates , traffic safety , or youth use patterns.

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NORML

JUNE 6, 2023

"This bill will facilitate trusted university partners to engage in the kinds of research that will best equip state and federal lawmakers and regulators to develop effective cannabis policies based on public health and safety, will allow consumers to make more informed choices, and will help train the next generation of cannabis researchers."

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NORML

MARCH 5, 2020

Those in possession of up to one ounce of cannabis for personal use will no longer be subject to criminal prosecution and will instead face a maximum $25 civil penalty. Today, the legislature approved HB 972 to decriminalize marijuana possession. The companion bill, SB2 , is still pending in House of Delegates.

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NORML

AUGUST 11, 2020

The Act permits those age 21 or older to possess up to one ounce of cannabis and directs revenue from retail cannabis sales to fund various public education and safety programs. The post Arizona: Adult-Use Legalization Initiative Qualifies for 2020 Ballot appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

” The law does not apply to either employees in “safety sensitive positions” or to those who are required to undergo drug testing as a federal requirement. .” ” To date, 15 states provide workplace protections for medical cannabis patients. Council members voted 12 to zero in favor of the proposal.

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