Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The Cannabis Act allows employers to maintain and enforce a drug-free workplace policy that prohibits employees from using or possessing cannabis in the workplace and from being under the influence of cannabis while they are performing work, including remote work.

Recreational 52

Recreational Legalization Safety Policy 52

The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 20, 2023

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Speaking of CBD, Google makes changes to its advertising policies. The three jurisdictions, known collectively as the DMV, have had very different laws as regards cannabis as long as this blog has been around.

Pharmaceutical 84

Pharmaceutical CBD Hemp Collective 84

SpeedWeed

APRIL 8, 2021

Advocates are calling New York’s legal marijuana program the best in the nation. Years of wrangling and tense negotiations finally ended in victory when adult use marijuana was finally legalized on March 31, 2021. How Great is New York’s New Legal Cannabis Program? . Public Consumption . Let me count the ways. .

Programs 52

Programs Legalization Consumption Cannabis 52

Veriheal

JANUARY 12, 2023

The people of French Polynesia can now legally use medicinal cannabis following the local assembly’s approval of a consumption law. This idyllic overseas collectivity of France is famous for its water-floating bungalow hotels, mountainous backdrops, and plunging waterfalls.

Medicine 96

Medicine Chronic Pain Consumption Cannabis 96

Canna Law Blog

MAY 13, 2020

I recall when it was a pretty big deal that Seattle and Denver were playing each other in the Super Bowl six years ago, since both teams’ states legalized cannabis in 2012 (and they played the game in Jersey, which also had cannabis legal reform for medical use). National Hockey League (NHL).

Consumption 67

Consumption Treatment Policy THC 67

SpeedWeed

MARCH 21, 2021

New York State is on the cusp of legalizing cannabis for recreational use. Initially put forth in the 2019 legislative session, legalizing recreational marijuana took a backseat to more wide-ranging criminal justice reforms, as New York overhauled state bail and discovery practices. Where does this legislation fall short?

Business 52

Business Legalization Consumption Legislation 52

Veriheal

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The study, which was conducted by the Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research, used technology that was able to successfully determine with 90% accuracy whether or not an individual was intoxicated by the cannabis plant. ” Repurposing Smartphone Sensor Data. Currently, 37 U.S.

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Data THC Consumption Collective 116

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 10, 2021

In short the study learns that legalized states tend not to have their roads overcrowded with stoned drivers and cannabis users like alcohol users self police their behaviour. Support for per-se laws was higher among those in states that legalized recreational marijuana and in states with per-se laws. Introduction.

Policy 59

Policy Safety Marijuana Data 59

The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

While the votes continue to be tallied in the Presidential election, one thing is certain – it was a BIG night for cannabis in America with five new states approving ballot measures to allow for legalized marijuana. Likewise, employers are also not required to allow or accommodate the use, consumption, or possession of marijuana on the job.

Decriminalization 119

Decriminalization Medicine Conditions Epilepsy 119

Veriheal

JANUARY 7, 2022

The extensive data that was collected from patients concluded that these products were being obtained on the illicit market from illicit producers and were not coming from the regulated legal markets that exist in more than half of the U.S. Cannabis is a natural medicine that is legal in over half of the U.S.

Vaping 98

Vaping Education Consumption Data 98

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

DECEMBER 7, 2022

In its Constituent Update, the FDA states broadly that the companies are selling CBD products “that people may confuse for traditional foods or beverages which may result in unintentional consumption or overconsumption of CBD.” [1]. Failure to do so may result in legal action including seizure and injunction.

CBD 85

CBD Food Consumption Policy 85

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 24, 2022

Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD. State and federal law determine hemp is legal so long as it contains less than 0.3% Atlanta law firm seeks court order declaring chemical related to intoxicating ingredient in marijuana is legal. 23 March 2022. Kelley Drye & Warren LLP.

Hemp 52

Hemp CBD Legalization Research and Development 52

SpeedWeed

JULY 7, 2021

Justices opted 8-3 to nullify five sections from the country’s health laws that pertain to personal consumption and cultivation of the drug. . Many details have yet to be clarified about how the seldom-seen judicial process will pan out, but a free-for-all of cannabis consumption is not likely to occur.

Consumption 52

Consumption Legislation Cultivation Policy 52

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Pritzker signed that bill into law at a ceremony at Cabrini Green Legal Aid. We did not want to go back and revisit policy at this point in time,” said Sen. Heather Steans (D-Chicago), one of the architects of the initial legalization legislation. “We Yesterday, Gov.

Law 59

Law Legislation Collective Consumption 59

SpeedWeed

APRIL 18, 2021

In the midst of this panorama, Mexico seemed to hover on the brink of its legalization age (the march took place nearly a month before senators asked for yet another delay to the cannabis regulation process.) In 2006, Mercado became the first Mexican presidential candidate to include cannabis legalization in a campaign platform.

Legalization 52

Legalization Legislation Education Collective 52

Veriheal

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Veriheal does not support illegally consuming alternative therapeutic substances but acknowledges that it transpires because of the current illicit status, which we strive to change by advocating for research, legal access, and responsible consumption. A Changing and Confusing Legal Narrative.

Therapy 98

Therapy Microdosing Decriminalization Conditions 98

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 11, 2019

But, where is the money collected from taxes going? In its 2018 fiscal year report, the Washington State Liquor & Cannabis Board said the State of Washington made $362 million in cannabis tax revenue, while the state collected $5.4 In 2017, The State of Washington collected $315.2 million in cannabis license fees alone.

Collective 40

Collective Education Consumption Programs 40

NORML

OCTOBER 9, 2019

As of August 28, 2019, public consumption and possession of up to two ounces of cannabis flower is punishable as a marijuana possession violation (not a crime) and the sentence of that offense is a monetary fine up to $200 under Penal Law 221. Legal Provisions. With the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, any oil or flower with less than 0.3

Decriminalization 205

Decriminalization Concentrates Marijuana Oil 205

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 11, 2019

While we could devote a book length article to a present day critique of that report we are going to limit our thoughts to a review of the Tax Policy component of the report which appears on pages 48 through 56. The ability to tax cannabis is one of the main political reasons given to support recreational legalization.

Supply Chain 45

Supply Chain Cultivation Education Policy 45

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 6, 2021

E-commerce Marketplace for Consumption Accessories. High Tide adds another top e-commerce platform to its portfolio which will now include 3 out of the top 5 most popular e-commerce platforms for consumption accessories globally totaling 91 million site visits in 2020, including 23 million associated with Daily High Club alone.

Consumption 116

Consumption Retail Events Media 116

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Here’s what they are saying… More evidence is emerging that crash rates go up when states legalize recreational use and retail sales of marijuana. Objectives: The objective of this study was to estimate the effects of marijuana legalization on injury and fatal traffic crash rates in the United States during the period 2009–2019.

Safety 66

Safety Legalization Marijuana Retail 66

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 24, 2020

While I recognize the market need for delivery services, I’m grateful that at the onset of recreational legalization Colorado began with a brick and mortar model. Dispensaries have been, and still are, critical in normalizing the Colorado cannabis industry, from policy makers to moms and dads to our youth. It’s safer.

Law 59

Law Consumption Dispensary Food 59

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

Marijuana was once again one of the hottest legislative topics across the nation in 2021, and while some states’ new legislation provided greater protections to employers with drug-free and/or zero-tolerance policies, others took a more employee-friendly approach. The Hall Act went into effect immediately. Recreational Marijuana. Connecticut.

Marijuana 52

Marijuana Policy Recreational Safety 52

The Herb Collective

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Here are those states: Alaska Marijuana has been legal for recreational use since February 2015 in Alaska. It is legal for adults 21 and older to have up to an ounce of marijuana and six plants. California In November 2016, it became legal to use marijuana recreationally under the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (Proposition 64).

Recreational 51

Recreational Legalization Marijuana Concentrates 51

Connor & Connor PLLC

JANUARY 31, 2019

There are currently 10 states that have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, while 33 states have legalized the medical use of marijuana in varying forms. Every NFL team resides in a city that has legalized marijuana in some capacity at the state level. The NFL and Marijuana. Seantrel Henderson is one such player.

Marijuana 93

Marijuana Wellness and Beauty Policy Programs 93

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 5, 2019

State policy toward cannabis is evolving rapidly. While much of the debate around legalization has rightly focused on potential health and criminal justice impacts, legalization also has revenue implications for state and local governments that choose to regulate and tax cannabis sales. Executive Summary. But this is changing.

Collective 45

Collective Data Recreational Cannabis 45

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 25, 2021

High Tide adds another top e-commerce platform to its portfolio which will now include 3 out of the top 5 most popular e-commerce platforms for consumption accessories globally totaling 91 million site visits in 2020, including 23 million associated with Daily High Club alone. federal legalization. federal legalization.

Consumption 71

Consumption Retail Events Media 71

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 22, 2019

On April 22, 2019, United Nations-based cannabis correspondent and global drug policy analyst Sara Brittany Somerset took advantage of our collective national climate focus to address the “ cannabis carbon footprint ” issue with her pertinent Earth Day Begs The Question: Is Cannabis Farming Sustainable?

Seed-To-Sale 96

Seed-To-Sale Packaging Agriculture Environment 96

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 7, 2019

While we could devote a book length article to a present day critique of that report we are going to limit our thoughts to a review of the Tax Policy component of the report which appears on pages 48 through 56. The ability to tax cannabis is one of the main political reasons given to support recreational legalization.

Supply Chain 45

Supply Chain Policy Collective Retail 45

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 26, 2019

Instead believing that when it comes to the consumption of legal medical/recreational drugs, privacy is paramount to its clients and users. First : users may un-wittingly agree to open data sharing because of verbose and confusing Terms of Service (TOS) or Privacy Policy (PP) agreements.

Data 40

Data Policy Collective Consumption 40

NORML

JANUARY 2, 2019

This only reaffirmed that social justice needs to be a priority when discussing marijuana policy in this community. June 2018: Collected 79 Candidate Surveys from across Nevada. The City of Las Vegas began drafting ordinances for social consumption this year, and we were proud to show up and voice our concerns on the record.

Education 105

Education Media History Advocacy 105

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

AUGUST 21, 2019

For a recap of Day One, click here… On August 16, 2019, the afternoon panels of the American Herbal Production Association Hemp-CBD Supplement Congress offered unique perspectives on the regulatory landscapes and hurdles still in the path of CBD product legality. … What are the long-term effects of regular consumption?”

Hemp 53

Hemp CBD Food Collective 53

NORML

JANUARY 7, 2020

To collect signatures for our trip to Washington DC for NORML’s national conference and lobby day, we hosted pop-up stops at the many dispensaries across Las Vegas and a few in Reno. We heard their viewpoints on cannabis reform and asked them questions in person on how their policies would affect consumers and patients.

Advocacy 130

Advocacy Legislation Patients Media 130

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The water rights requirement had been a key component of last year’s debate in New Mexico to legalize the production, sale and use of recreational cannabis for adults. Under the legislation, a license could be revoked if the grower uses water to which they do not have a legal right. Retail sales are scheduled to begin April 1.

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Legislation Recreational Agriculture Collective 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 7, 2021

Study participants’ cognitive and psychomotor performances were assessed using common impairment tests – none of which are currently part of a legal protocol for determining marijuana intoxication – before and after THC dosing, including: Paced serial addition test. Cognitive and Psychomotor Effects of THC. Digit symbol substitution test.

THC 116

THC Marijuana Vaping Safety 116

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 22, 2019

The actual tax collections from medical and retail cannabis products would remain the responsibility of the Department of Taxation. One thorny issue in the mix is the coming of cannabis consumption lounges. Gibson said by and large, the issue of consumption lounges should be left to local governments — specifically county commissions.

Consumption 40

Consumption Compliance Compliance Legislation 40

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 2, 2021

Many cannabis companies are working to understand Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) trends so that they may mitigate risks and establish compliant policies at the enterprise level. The list is long, but it is also important and cannabis operators are poised to take advantage. Growers already analyze their environmental impacts.

Research and Development 52

Research and Development Supply Chain Policy Programs 52