Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

This is definitely an issue with these piecemeal cannabis bills: there will always be collateral effects regarding compliance with other, existing federal laws. The fact that the DOJ isn’t entirely fighting the legislation is a good development. This is a somewhat troubling observation by the DOJ, but probably an accurate one.

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MJ Business Attorneys

MAY 29, 2018

The Supreme Court’s holding last Monday affirmed the principle that Congress does not have the power to order states to pass or refrain from passing laws. Congress cannot commandeer states’ legislative authority, a principle known as the “anti-commandeering” rule interpreted from the Tenth Amendment to the U.S.

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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. At this point, the fire department terminated his employment, based on the rules of his union’s collective bargaining agreement.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

At least two of Rockland County’s five towns are taking steps to opt out of the recently-passed New York State law that allows the operation of marijuana retail dispensaries and cannabis lounges. Towns must pass laws before the Dec. State regulators still need to write the rules for how marijuana can be legally sold.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2019

This federal and state interplay has resulted in many legislative and regulatory changes at the state level. Indeed, most states have introduced (and adopted) bills that would authorize the commercial production of hemp within their borders. 2-501 et seq.), 2-501 et seq.), ” NE St. § ” NE St. §

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 12, 2019

California expects to collect more than $500 million in marijuana-related tax payments next year according to a report in The Sacramento Bee. Collecting those taxes is the responsibility of the state’s Department of Tax and Fee Administration which has 11 offices around the state where marijuana business owners can drop off their cash.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The new law creates complex employment protections for recreational marijuana users. The same legislation also includes provisions that strongly encourage any cannabis-related employer seeking to operate in Connecticut to permit the unionization of its workforce. Labor Peace Agreements.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

First, it amends the law to maintain the right of a person to bring a civil action for hemp sold in violation of state law, but it creates a civil action against a grower who sells hemp in violation of state law—not against any person who sells hemp products. In response, HB 5060 does two important things.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

how alcohol consumption isn’t legislated in the same way. Current law no longer allows employers to use positive marijuana drug test results as grounds to fire someone, since drug tests cannot detect when cannabis was used. This bill expands the implied consent law to include blood testing. It’s funny (not ha!

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

The law provides for up to 12 cultivator licenses, up to four processor licenses, up to four dispensary licenses, and up to five integrated facility licenses. The state has close to 400 dispensaries total. There is no excise tax on medical cannabis. Selection, certification, and oversight of the statewide seed-to-sale tracking system.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 16, 2020

Senate approved bill to fix glitches in state’s hemp law. Why 2020 legalization failed in the Sunshine State. Legislation rolling along. Idaho to remain 1 of 2 states to keep hemp production illegal. Legislators Move To Establish Cannabis Research Center. THC cap for medical pot passes House.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 29, 2019

In addition, there is major confusion surrounding the legalization of marijuana and CBD with growing state laws addressing these topics. Importantly, Section 3 of the bill makes proceeds from cannabis-related legitimate businesses or service providers exempt from federal money laundering laws.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2019

It spells out what is and what isn’t lawful grow.“I The document summarizes more than 20 years of state laws, regulations, and guidelines concerning the growing, distribution and transportation of medicinal cannabis in the Golden State. I appreciate that it is coming from the top,” he said. Health & Saf.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Legislative Session and the Licensing Process. 2019 Legislative Session – Agency Proposed Legislation. Licenses are to report both the calculated tax amount and the amount of additional collected tax. When remitting the marijuana excise tax to the LCB, the greater of the collected vs. calculated is to be paid.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Nevada, like most states, has legalized cannabis for medicinal use. Although permitted under state law, a Nevada employee may still face discipline under a company’s drug policy. A collective bargaining agreement provision relating to drug and alcohol use provided for zero tolerance.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2021

On Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) released draft legislation titled the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act. Decriminalization of Cannabis, Recognition of State law Controlling Cannabis. WRITTEN BY: McGuireWoods Consulting. Ryan Bernstein. Scott Binkley.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law. And of course, employers still must be mindful of the state law protections currently available to medical marijuana users. Employers can only take employment actions based on contrary federal and state legal requirements (e.g., New Mexico. New Jersey.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

But in Washington State, law enforcement officials have largely suspended all simple drug possession arrests as a result of the State Supreme Court ruling. Is this like Oregon’s all-drug decriminalization law? Is this a permanent change in the law? Would a legislative patch put people back in jail?

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 2, 2023

With an extensive network of medical marijuana dispensaries, along with well-defined regulations and procedures, the Golden State continues to lead the way in providing relief to those in need. California Medical Marijuana Laws California’s medical marijuana laws have evolved significantly over the years.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 13, 2019

Other CBD products, however, are still subject to various state law regulations as well as the U.S. In March of 2019, the FDA established a Working Group to determine the possible legislative pathways to regulate CBD. Specifically, the group aims to “make recommendations” on CBD legislation to Congress. What’s Next?

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The Joint Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Legislation that would protect banks who provide services to medical marijuana businesses has been passed by the full West Virginia House of Delegates. “The purpose of this section is to provide a solution to the banking problems encountered by the state in connection with the Act.”

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

JANUARY 14, 2020

That’s because the Golden state’s lawmakers recently closed a loophole with Assembly Bill 1810 , to prevent passengers from smoking or vaping cannabis products while inside moving vehicles. For some time, state legislators had been pushing for a bill that protects limousine and party bus drivers from the effects of second-hand cannabis smoke.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 4, 2021

When it comes to cannabis legalization in America, arguably no piece of legislation has had more of an impact than California’s Proposition 215 , also known as the “Compassionate Use Act of 1996.”.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Interestingly, San Diego County has a somewhat bizarre cannabis ordinance in that only medical cannabis collectives, commercial cannabis microbusinesses, and commercial cannabis retailers can operate (and no new operating certificates have been allowed to issue after April 14, 2017). million people. What lies ahead.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

The Sixteenth Amendment permits Congress to “collect taxes on incomes.” [8] On the other hand, the majority saw section 280E’s denial of deductions to be a congressional exercise of “legislative grace.” [14] On the other hand, the majority saw section 280E’s denial of deductions to be a congressional exercise of “legislative grace.” [14]

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 1, 2020

The campaign said it had collected over 164,000 signatures and that its recent submission of additional signatures would comfortably put the initiative above the requirements. Section 1 is comprised of findings that serve to support the basis for the legislation. This is exciting news!

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

The company and its product are recognized globally and offer a collection of over 150 proprietary cannabis varieties and product lines including indoor and sungrown flower, pre-rolls, gel capsules, vape cartridges, CBD Flower and medicinal mushrooms.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 22, 2019

In a joint op-ed in Fox Business today, American Bankers Association President and CEO Rob Nichols and Credit Union National Association President and CEO Jim Nussle called on lawmakers to resolve the existing conflict between federal and state law with respect to proceeds from cannabis-related businesses.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2020

Recommendations “It is the shared responsibility of professional nursing organizations to speak for nurses collectively in shaping health care and to promulgate change for the improvement of health and health care” (ANA, 2015, p. The goal is to develop an evidence-based approach to its use in the treatment of disease and symptom management.

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SpeedWeed

DECEMBER 18, 2018

The Statesman Journal reports that a proposed bill would also change state law to protect job seekers who use substances like cannabis that are legal here. Prozanski said Monday that the concept was a redrafted form of SB 301. “We’ll definitely have some discussions” on the proposal, he said.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 3, 2022

There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law. And of course, employers still must be mindful of the state law protections currently available to medical marijuana users. Employers can only take employment actions based on contrary federal and state legal requirements (e.g., New Mexico. New Jersey.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information This news release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of the applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation.

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The Joint Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2020

“As a result, four congressional districts exist in Mississippi under a federal injunction for congressional elections, but five congressional districts exist under state law and may be used for anything but congressional elections,” the state attorneys wrote.

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Puff Puff Post

MARCH 19, 2020

This news release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. or “MMDC”).

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

This was with the exception of the postal service certain units of the legislative and judicial branches. Those measures only applied to federal employees, but local and state decision-makers adopted similar programs under state laws and implemented zero-tolerance programs for drug-free workplaces. Supreme Court.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2019

New York City recently joined Maine and the District of Columbia in passing legislation banning most employers from requiring applicants to submit to a pre-employment test for cannabis. The City Council passed the bill in April by a vote of 40-4, and it became law on May 10, 2019, with an effective date of May 10, 2020. Source: [link].

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 7, 2019

An agricultural production contract is a complex creature typically governed by state law including the Uniform Commercial Code. Legislators in several states have proposed, and in some cases enacted, laws concerning the terms of agricultural production contracts.

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