NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Medical marijuana is currently legal in 31 states, D.C., Therefore, federal employees can be denied employment or terminated due to testing positive for marijuana metabolites, even if their use is in compliance with state law.

Chronic Pain 205

Chronic Pain Legislation Treatment State Laws 205

NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Guam became the first US territory to send a bill legalizing the adult-use of marijuana to the governor’s desk in 2019. New Jersey tabled a scheduled vote to pass adult-use marijuana legalization after falling just a few votes short of the threshold needed to pass. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of legalization.

Legislation 191

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 191

NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Update : The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee will hold an executive session for HB 399 on 1/17 at 11am. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 80, to legalize the use, possession, cultivation, and retail sale of cannabis for adults. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of legalization. NH resident?

Legislation 226

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 226

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 20, 2021

The Food Safety authority of Ireland (FSAI) has invited the owners and managers of small food businesses to attend a free webinar addressing the legalities of selling cannabidiol (CBD), a chemical compound found in cannabis.

Food 81

Food Safety Education CBD 81

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

Seyfarth Synopsis: In the first six months of 2021, several states legalized marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes, including New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and New Mexico. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill that legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older.

Recreational 105

Recreational Legalization Marijuana Policy 105

The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Indeed, on February 18, 2020, the United States Department of Transportation published a bulletin addressing “ DOT Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance Notice ,” which follows previous notices it had released regarding its position on medical marijuana. In the new notice, DOT states: The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, Pub.

CBD 106

CBD Safety Compliance Compliance 106

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 29, 2020

This “zero recall” standard, the team said, was attributed to the fact that their cannabis product standards with regard to food safety and health was high and involved documentation of over 100 pages. . among human subjects, legal knowledge of the laws outlined the Cannabis Act should be distributed to all participants ahead of time.

Compliance 69

Compliance Compliance Supply Chain Research and Development 69

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

On the same day, LegalizeND announced that they will try again with a 2020 legalization ballot initiative. The bill clarifies that products made from the resin of the cannabis plant are legal for medical purposes under state law, including extracts, concentrates, oils, tinctures, and edible products, amongst others. AZ resident?

Legislation 191

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 191

NORML

JANUARY 25, 2019

179: The VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019 to facilitate federally-sponsored clinical research into the safety and efficacy of medical cannabis among veterans. Legislation is pending, House Bill 708, to legalize the use, possession, cultivation, and retail sale of small amounts of marijuana for adults. HI resident?

Legislation 174

Legislation Patients Hemp Oil 174

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 23, 2022

Rootwurks”), an e-learning, training, and compliance management platform solution designed by the former founder of an industry-leading food compliance and training company, has launched to help cannabis companies maintain regulatory compliance through interactive education and a user-friendly operational toolkit.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Food Education 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2021

Connecticut has become the 19 th state to legalize recreational marijuana use by adults. Governor Ned Lamont signed the Act Concerning Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-use Cannabis on June 22, 2021. Connecticut will permit individuals 21 years of age and older to possess and use recreational cannabis.

Recreational 78

Recreational Legalization Marijuana Safety 78

SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

DENVER — Vicente Sederberg LLP (VS), a leading national cannabis law firm, announced Tuesday it has formed an environment, health, and safety (EHS) practice led by environmental attorneys with extensive public and private sector experience in the field. A full list of services is available. ” About the EHS Practice Leaders.

Environment 54

Environment Safety Compliance Compliance 54

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2022

This class action lawsuit further highlights the fact that cannabis manufacturers need to ensure that proper SOPS, protocols, and measures of compliance are in place to ensure the safety of their products, and it demonstrates the types of claims that can be asserted when cannabis product safety issues, such as labeling discrepancies, arise.

Safety 52

Safety Compliance Compliance THC 52

NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

The House Financial Services subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions held a hearing Wednesday to address the lack of access to basic banking services by state-legal marijuana businesses. Update : The Criminal Justice and Public Safety is scheduled to hold an executive session on HB 481 on 2/21 at 11:00am in LOB 204.

Legislation 183

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 183

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

This position will serve as a lead regulatory compliance manager for applications, complaints, and enforcement for all Commission matters. The position requires expertise with state government complaints and compliance systems necessary for regulatory compliance oversight of a controlled substance.

Compliance 105

Compliance Compliance Seed-To-Sale Data 105

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2022

Legalization of medical and recreational marijuana use continues to spread across the United States despite the drug remaining a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law. In February 2022, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act to become the 37th state to legalize medical marijuana.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Marijuana Safety 52

The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Nevada prohibits employers from taking adverse action against applicants who test positive for marijuana, with exceptions for, among other jobs, safety-sensitive positions and motor vehicle drivers who are subject to testing under state or federal law.

Marijuana 111

Marijuana Safety Environment Conditions 111

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 14, 2021

Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP (DHC), a top New York-based commercial law and government relations firm, has announced the formation of a Cannabis Practice Group, which will help clients navigate the regulations around newly legalized adult recreational marijuana in New York State.

Legalization 84

Legalization Compliance Compliance Advocacy 84

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

As we previously reported , on February 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed three separate cannabis reform bills into law ( NJ A21 , NJ A 1897 , and NJ A5342/NJ S3454 ), formally legalizing the use and possession of recreational marijuana in the Garden State. Other jurisdictions are catching up to the marijuana law frenzy.

Legislation 105

Legislation Legalization Marijuana Recreational 105

NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

Activists in Nebraska, along with two pro-legalization Senators, qualified a 2020 medical cannabis ballot initiative petition to begin collecting signatures from registered voters in the state. A marijuana legalization proposal in Hawaii was defeated after it failed to pass through two committees before a key deadline last week.

Legislation 190

Legislation Patients Access Seed-To-Sale 190

NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Similarly, activists in Arizona are attempting to qualify a 2020 legalization ballot initiative. Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) of New York announced that marijuana legalization language will no longer appear in his budget proposal. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of legalization. CO resident? Connecticut. CT resident?

Legislation 155

Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 155

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 14, 2022

Today, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is launching CannaConnect – a resource hub aimed at helping you navigate the state’s regulated cannabis market and maintain compliance. A directory of compliance resources are available on the newly-launched CannaConnect web page: cannabis.ca.gov/cannaconnect.

Business 98

Business Compliance Compliance Cannabis 98

Canna Law Blog

MAY 26, 2019

Again, the primary concern expressed was that current law forces state-legal businesses to operate on a cash basis, which poses a safety risk, complicates enforcement efforts, and could damage local economies. The [SAFE] Banking Act (H.R.

Banking 109

Banking Marijuana Safety Legislation 109

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

–(BUSINESS WIRE)– PSI Labs , an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based ISO 17025 accredited Safety Compliance Facility that provides essential cannabis testing services, today announced its expansion into Southern California with the acquisition of pH Solutions, LLC. MONROVIA, Calif.–(BUSINESS CEO and Co-Founder of PSI Labs. “We

Research and Development 81

Research and Development Compliance Compliance Safety 81

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Seattle-based cannabis banking startup Shield Compliance is beefing up its staff. The company offers services in anti-money laundering compliance and client onboarding. As more and more states legalize cannabis, technology serving the industry is becoming more mainstream.

Banking 52

Banking Compliance Compliance Business 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Ensures compliance. Compliance is a major concern for cannabis sellers because the industry is highly regulated. For example, you have to make it child-proof to ensure the safety of the children. They view your brand as a responsible business going the extra mile with consumer trust and safety.

Packaging 103

Packaging Compliance Compliance Safety 103

Cannabis Chronicles

APRIL 2, 2019

Since Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, eight others have joined them. California, Nevada, Oregon and Michigan are among the legal states that have taken a more permissive approach to out-of-state ownership and investment.

Legalization 100

Legalization Business Legislation Banking 100

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2021

Through the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act recently signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York legalized recreational cannabis use by adults over the age of 21. Legal advice provided by Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP is designed to counsel clients regarding existing and/or proposed cannabis laws. DHC Cannabis Group.

Compliance 100

Compliance Compliance Safety Law 100

Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

It’s been two months since synthetic cannabinoids were outlawed in Oregon , where legal cannabis sales totaled almost $1.2 Because of this, synthetic cannabinoids in Oregon pose a risk to consumer health and safety. Still, they should be regulated like other cannabis products to ensure consumer safety. billion in 2021.

Cannabinoids 52

Cannabinoids Safety THC CBD 52

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

We are eager to work alongside the Metrc team to enhance compliance efficiencies, promote industry and consumer education, and bolster public safety to protect the integrity of the most equitable cannabis market in the country. Secretary of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Seed-To-Sale 105

Seed-To-Sale Supply Chain Safety Programs 105

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 17, 2022

The Data Manager, under the direction of the Director of Data Analytics, will be responsible for managing, manipulating, analyzing, and modeling data to support the Commission’s research agenda, licensing, and compliance decisions. For details and to learn how to apply, please see the full job description on the MassCareers page.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Research and Development Data 52

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Treasurer Tyler Klimas, Executive Director of the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board, At-large board member Steve Marks, Executive Director of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Board. Lab Testing and Product Safety. Impaired Driving and Traffic Safety. Social and Economic Equity. Medical Use and Research. Public Education.

Compliance 98

Compliance Compliance Programs Topical 98

WeedAdvisor

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The price of legal cannabis is a huge turn-off for consumers. Although things like quality, consistency and safety are all benefits of buying from the open market, some products are almost prohibitively expensive. But the cost of production and regulatory compliance all add overhead that companies need to cover.

Legalization 66

Legalization Marijuana Safety Data 66

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Aurum Labs ( [link] ) is now certified by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to conduct hemp compliance testing for manufactured industrial hemp products and is in the final stages of Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration. Learn more at [link].

DEA 98

DEA Hemp Compliance Compliance 98

NORML

MAY 3, 2019

The district attorney for Philadelphia, PA testified during a cannabis legalization hearing that he will not pursue cannabis DUI cases unless “people show active—I repeat active—psychoactive amounts of cannabis in their system.” CO resident? Click here to email your governor in support of medical expansion. Update : S.

Legislation 184

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 184

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

This position will serve as a lead regulatory compliance manager for applications, complaints, and enforcement for all Commission matters. The position requires expertise with state government complaints and compliance systems necessary for regulatory compliance oversight of a controlled substance.

Compliance 81

Compliance Compliance Seed-To-Sale Data 81

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

Because they are held to consistent standards and must prove compliance with these standards, companies which obtain GMP certifications can often present stronger acquisition targets. Kim Stuck is the founder and CEO of Allay Consulting , a compliance strategy and services provider serving the hemp and cannabis industries nationwide.

Hemp 76

Hemp Compliance Compliance Safety 76