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New Legislation Introduced To Protect State-Legal Marijuana Programs

NORML

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HR 493 : The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act, which would codify the protections that were outlined in the now-rescinded Cole Memo.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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To Test or Not to Test: Considerations for Employers Pondering the Future of Their Cannabis Testing Practices

The Blunt Truth

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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How Medical Marijuana is Cultivated, Processed, and Distributed in the USA

MMJ Recs

Medical marijuana in the United States has undergone a significant transformation. From the moment a cannabis seed is planted to the point it reaches the hands of a patient, a complex and highly regulated process unfolds. In the United States, medical marijuana cultivation is governed by a patchwork of state laws and regulations.

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Know your rights as an employer in terms of legal marijuana use

Cannabis Law Report

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. Accordingly, hospitality industry employers are often at a loss when determining how to balance state and federal law with employee and guest safety.

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Texas MMJ Laws and Workplace Rights: What Employees Need to Know

MMJ Recs

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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Legal Rights: MMJ Patient Advocacy in Missouri

MMJ Recs

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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Towns can get reimbursement for opting into Maine’s recreational cannabis market

Cannabis Law Report

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.