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. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older. Now is no different. Jennifer Mora. Connecticut.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 9, 2019

For employers who attended the recent AP&S seminar on “Marijuana in the Workplace,” as well as all employers looking to stay informed of new developments in this area of the law, the Rhode Island General Assembly has now codified protections for employees and job applicants who are medical marijuana cardholders.

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Cannabis Chronicles

JUNE 27, 2019

In April, the council held a work session examining the public safety and health aspects of legal cannabis. During the meeting, commissioners expressed concern about public engagement, opposition to legal marijuana in north Clark County and if the regulations were too restrictive. She said these grows are difficult to inspect.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Louis Board of Aldermen approved Board Bill 132 with 23 votes , essentially nullifying existing laws that criminalize small amounts of marijuana. “It has the buy-in from the public safety director. Louis for marijuana-related charges. ” Now the focus shifts to state policy.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 2, 2023

California has been a trailblazer in the realm of medical marijuana, offering patients access to a variety of treatment options. 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.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JULY 18, 2019

In New Jersey, there are nearly 50,000 registered medical marijuana patients and only six Alternative Treatment Centers (ATCs) currently operating. The Garden State’s Governor, Phil Murphy, signed the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (CUMMA) on July 2, 2019. By: Kristin Jordan , Senior Counsel. Criterion 2.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

When House Bill 19-1234 and House Bill 19-1230 were signed into law on May 29, 2019, allowing for marijuana delivery and marijuana hospitality licenses, no one thought it would take two years to implement. Marijuana Hospitality Business Licenses. By: Nabil Rodrigue z, Associate. Ordinance – Omnibus Bill.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 12, 2019

132 , becoming the first state to prohibit pre-employment drug testing for the presence of marijuana (though New York City was the first city to enact such a law, as we discussed in our previous post ). Of course, the law provides certain exemptions. Cohen Associate. Originally published at.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

APRIL 5, 2019

Los Angeles marijuana delivery business attorneys are paying close attention to this litigation, wherein plaintiff cities argue that by allowing home deliveries in cities where it is restricted, the state is breaking key provisions of Prop. 64 , the legislation that opened the door to legalized recreational marijuana in California.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 7, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Department of Justice released the “Guidelines for the Security and Non-Diversion of Cannabis Grown for Medicinal Use” to clarify the state’s laws governing medicinal cannabis, specifically those related to the enforcement, transportation, and use of medicinal cannabis. MEDICINAL CANNABIS Guidelines.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

This means they are illegal under federal law and under many state laws, including Michigan. Plaintiff alleged he believed the use of the mushrooms was a felony and a workplace hazard to public health and safety. Psychedelic compounds would likely follow the same course if legalized at the state level.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2019

In New Jersey, there are nearly 50,000 registered medical marijuana patients and only six Alternative Treatment Centers (ATCs) currently operating. The Garden State’s Governor, Phil Murphy, signed the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (CUMMA) on July 2, 2019. By: Kristin Jordan , Senior Counsel.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Home delivery of marijuana and the idea of establishments where adults could use marijuana together in a social setting cleared their final regulatory hurdles Tuesday, though it will be months or more until either activity gets underway in Massachusetts. We depend on a good relationship with law enforcement.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

JANUARY 14, 2020

Should you need legal help for using cannabis within limo, bus or taxi, our Los Angeles marijuana defense lawyers are here for you. Before the passing to Assembly Bill 1810 , it was illegal for drivers and passengers to smoke or vape marijuana within vehicles travelling on state highways. Closing a Loophole. Legal Implications.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

JANUARY 6, 2019

Marijuana did not pass muster as a holy sacrament with an Indiana state circuit court judge last year, citing now-Vice President-then-Indiana-Governor Mike Pence’s championed Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Mike Pence, as well as the state capitol’s mayor and state and metropolitan police agencies.

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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. On May 31, 2019, the FDA’s Working Group held a public hearing for stakeholders to share their experiences and challenges with CBD products, including information and views related to product safety. What’s Next?

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

She is currently a law school professor teaching Marijuana and the Law at California Western School of Law and researcher under a contract with NHTSA and NORC on the topic of the prosecution of drugged driving cases. Oral fluid testing although growing in popularity [viii] is not without some stated issues.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2022

BRENTWOOD — It just got a lot more expensive if you are caught illegally growing marijuana inside a home in Brentwood. On Tuesday, the City Council clarified its rules on growing marijuana beyond the legal six-plant limit inside a personal residence. East Bay city to charge for each illegal marijuana plant.

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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

Today, adult use of cannabis, which is classified as a Schedule 1 controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), is legal in 18 states, and the medical use of cannabis is legal in 37 states, though cannabis use remains illegal under federal law. Draft Bill Details. The Draft would also direct the Dep.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

This was true even here in California, where medical marijuana has been legal since 1996 and even with the passage of Prop. Supreme Court had affirmed challenges to the federal law in part because deemed marijuana dangerous Schedule I drug. Since the advent of legalized marijuana, positive drug tests rates of climbed.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

At that point, within 180 days of receiving the attorney general’s approval of title and summary, the Decriminalize California group must collect 623,212 valid signatures before the measure qualifies for the California ballot. About Cannabis Law Group. The Proposed Measure. The Proposed Measure. Call us at 714-937-2050.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

This year was the first in which Californians could freely grow, sell, buy and use marijuana purely for purposes of recreation without the constant threat of criminal law enforcement intervention. However, almost nowhere in the Golden State can new marijuana business owners say it’s been an easy road.

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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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The Herb Collective

APRIL 29, 2019

So, what should you know about California’s marijuana laws, and how do they impact on you? Edibles must be tightly dosed, extracts must be extremely pure and flower has to be clean in order to be legally sold in the state. While this does add more costs, it also ensures safety for users, which has to be a good thing.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

1, 2020 Effective Date for All Marijuana Products, Packaging and Labeling. 1, 2020 Effective Date for All Marijuana Products, Packaging and Labeling. On January 9, 2019 the Board approved a motion to make the effective date for all marijuana product, packaging and labeling requirements Jan 1, 2020. Board Approves Jan.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published workplace guidance for creating marijuana policies and drug testing procedures for employed drivers, including education for drivers on marijuana’s effects on safe driving. Uber Canada Announces Partnership With Tokyo Smoke for Cannabis Ordering in Ontario.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

According to a press release issued by the House Committee on Financial Services on March 26, 2019, committee chairwoman, Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA), remarked, the SAFE Banking Act “addresses an urgent public safety concern for legitimate businesses that currently have no recourse but to operate with just cash.”

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 29, 2019

The 2018 Farm Bill, which federally legalized hemp (formerly a Schedule I drug like its close cousin, marijuana), opened the gates for mass hemp production—well, almost. Until then, the USDA seeks to add some clarity to the conversation so that States, Indian Tribes, and cannabis producers can plan accordingly.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2019

Subject to certain exceptions, the local law makes it an “unlawful discriminatory practice” to require prospective employees to “submit to testing for the presence of any tetrahydrocannabinols or marijuana” as a condition of employment. Practical Guidance.

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Project CBD

AUGUST 23, 2023

percent THC limit applies to the plant biomass and the final product, resulting in THC levels in consumer products labeled as “hemp” that substantially exceed THC limits set in state-regulated cannabis markets. 9 We cannot assume that these novel compounds are safe based on the safety profile of natural cannabinoids. .”

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2022

The alleged violations involve “pervasive irregularities” that prevented regulators from evaluating whether products from the licensees’ cultivation facilities were properly tested for quality and safety, security camera outages that were not reported to regulators, and improper use of pesticides on their products. On June 8, 2022, the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

As New Jersey nears the end of its first month of legal recreational marijuana sales, lawmakers have introduced a series of bills aimed at restricting what types of workers can use cannabis off the job. That would include any workers who operate tractors, dump trucks, excavators, and bulldozers, plus law enforcement officers.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

Instead, adult-use dispensaries in the state are proving the system works by checking IDs as required by state law. The study , entitled “What is the likelihood that underage youth can obtain marijuana from licensed recreational marijuana outlets in California, a state where recreational marijuana is legal?”

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 1, 2019

As of October 21, 33 states and the District of Columbia have allowed the use of medical marijuana. In addition, recreational marijuana is legalized in 10 states and the District of Columbia (see Exhibit 1 for details). Despite legalization in the majority of states, however, federal law (i.e.,

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

We wanted to investigate, so after collecting samples from online stores and brick-and-mortar smoke shops, we commissioned FESA Labs to perform independent testing on 51 delta-8 products. Testing for Safety: Are Impurities a Problem? Testing for Safety: Are Impurities a Problem? Table of Contents. Executive Summary.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 19, 2019

In 2016, California voters approved Prop 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, by nearly 2 million votes. In addition to legalizing adult use and possession of cannabis, the law creates a statewide regulatory regime for commercial cannabis activity, but also provides discretion to local jurisdictions to prohibit or restrict such businesses.

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