MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Alaska: Alaska has a robust MMJ program, allowing for the use of medical marijuana for qualifying conditions. Arizona: Arizona has a well-established MMJ program that covers various qualifying conditions, with strict possession limits. Arkansas : Arkansas has legalized MMJ for qualifying conditions.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

Notoriously, tech giants like Instagram and Facebook would take down cannabis-related ad content for violating site terms and conditions around the promotion of illegal substances and recreational drugs. However, Google recently has decided to relax its advertising policies– at least around hemp and hemp CBD products.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2023

Notoriously, tech giants like Instagram and Facebook would take down cannabis-related ad content for violating site terms and conditions around the promotion of illegal substances and recreational drugs. […].

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Veriheal

JUNE 3, 2022

New York proposed a set of packaging and marketing rules for recreational cannabis, a Fan Controlled Football player was cut for smoking cannabis on the field, and a California program is making medical cannabis more affordable for patients. New York Moves to Regulate Recreational Cannabis Packaging. Let us know in the comments!

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

For decades, cannabis was strictly prohibited for both medical and recreational use. However, in recent years, public attitudes towards marijuana have shifted, leading to changes in legislation and public policy. This laid the groundwork for the establishment of the state’s medical marijuana program.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 1, 2019

Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it would formally update its Policy Manual regarding how cannabis-related activity–even when it took place in states that have legalized the medical and recreational use of marijuana–would impact naturalization. green card holders).

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 20, 2021

Following closely on the heels of both New York and New Jersey enacting recreational cannabis laws, New Mexico and Virginia have enacted their own laws allowing adults to use cannabis for recreational purposes. Virginia Recreational Cannabis Law. New Mexico Recreational Cannabis Law. Virginia’s Cannabis Oil Law.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2021

He added the UK’s drug policy is “hopelessly out of date,” as it’s still governed by the infamous 1971 Misuse of Drugs Act. While he was once in favour of a “zero-tolerance” policy when top politicians, including Boris Johnson and Barack Obama, admit past drug use, his opinion has since altered.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 5, 2023

Starting August 1, 2023, Minnesota will provide protections to individuals who use cannabis for recreational purposes, after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a state law allowing adults 21 and older to use recreational cannabis. Does the law require employers to have a drug or cannabis testing policy?

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

In November 2012, Washington voters approved the production, processing, and retail sales of recreational cannabis within Washington state under what is known as Initiative 502 (“I-502”). Taxing medical cannabis patients the same as recreational consumers is a form of discrimination that harms their health and well-being.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

states and the District of Columbia currently have legal cannabis, medical or recreational. Despite this massive shift in cannabis policy, however, a few states are still dragging their feet on cannabis legalization. It prohibits cannabis possession, use, purchase, sale, or cultivation, whether for recreation or medical purposes.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2020

In Indianapolis on January 29, a quiet, eager audience of nurses give their rapt attention to Jason Straw as he takes center stage at the 2020 ISNA Policy Conference. ISNA 2020 POLICY CONFERENCE AGENDA, Jason Straw- Cannabis Policy. ISNA 2020 POLICY CONFERENCE AGENDA, Jason Straw- Cannabis Policy. PURPOSE : .

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 19, 2021

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Labor has released new guidance regarding legalized recreational marijuana use and the workplace. The guidance states that employers may not drug test employees for cannabis unless federal or state law requires drug testing as a condition of the position. Reports ( WROC ).

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CannaMD

MARCH 19, 2020

To that, end we’ve organized official policies – including delivery details and more – for all Florida dispensaries , below. We pride ourselves on the cleanliness and sanitary conditions of our facilities and dispensaries and have an ongoing Safety Policy Plan to assure sanitary production facilities. We understand.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 8, 2021

Although not immediately enforceable, New Jersey employers should immediately assess the implications of the laws on their current policies and drug testing practices. The New Jersey recreational marijuana law presents hurdles for employers and their efforts to maintain a drug-free workplace. taking any adverse employment action (e.g.,

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Though it’s been a long time coming, various American leagues are finally taking note of this growing trend and adapting their policies accordingly. New Colorado Law Hopes to Tackle Anti-Cannabis Work Policies. Last Friday, Colorado lawmakers introduced a bill that could bring major changes to workplace cannabis policy.

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Veriheal

MARCH 23, 2024

The law is set to take effect in June 2024 , marking a major shift in Ukraine’s healthcare policy. This move by Prime Minister Smyhal and the parliament is not just a policy change but a step towards healing a nation deeply affected by the ongoing conflict. This includes everything from chronic pain to mental health conditions.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

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. On April 12, 2021, New Mexico saw the legalization of recreational marijuana.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

AUGUST 23, 2021

A state district judge last week ordered RLD, the New Mexico Department of Health and the governor’s office to either change their policy for medical cannabis patient purchase amounts or present a compelling argument for not doing so.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

As medicinal and recreational cannabis legalization continues to sweep across the United States, a recent study paints a concerning portrait of many states denying or restricting medical marijuana (MMJ) access. Many patients take MMJ for more reasons than one.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2019

Latest study designed to encourage sensible policy development. OLCC Provides Oregon Legislature with Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Study. . 2019 Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Legislative Report. 2019 Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Legislative Report. Here’s the statement in full.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

million adults are now using “street cannabis ” to treat the symptoms of chronic conditions , according to the largest poll of its kind. More than half (56 per cent) of those using cannabis for their conditions did so on a daily basis, with a further 23 per cent on a weekly basis. They write.

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The Cannigma

MAY 15, 2023

Medical: limited Recreational: illegal Cannabis has a long history of use in the Philippines, and the plant was traditionally used for medicinal and religious purposes. Since then, the Philippines has had a zero-tolerance policy towards drugs, and this includes cannabis. Is weed legal in the Philippines?

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 20, 2024

Maryland, a trailblazer in progressive healthcare policies, has been part of this trend. Legalization of Recreational Cannabis in Maryland As of July 2023, the purchase of recreational marijuana was legalized in Maryland after voters approved a ballot referendum in the 2022 General Election to allow use of cannabis by adults aged 21 and over.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal Cannabis has deep historical roots in Bolivia, where it has been traditionally used in various cultural and medicinal contexts. Cannabis policy in Bolivia Bolivia enforces strict penalties for cannabis-related offenses.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The bulletin, “Marijuana Driving: How to Keep Your Fleet’s Drivers Safe,” recognizes that marijuana use is on the rise due to the explosion of medical and recreational marijuana laws passed in most states. Consult with counsel experienced with state marijuana laws in developing a new or revising an existing drug policy.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 14, 2021

After mapping the case counts alongside state cannabis policies, the team estimated the “relationship between states’ total 2019 EVALI cases and two mutually exclusive marijuana policy indicators”—the first being recreational and medical legalization, and the second being only medical legalization.

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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recreational Use and Possession Limits As of 2023, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Texas. The Compassionate Use Act, enacted in 2015, allows for the medical use of low-THC cannabis oil by patients with certain qualifying conditions. Medical Use and Eligibility Texas does have a limited medical marijuana program.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 4, 2023

As more states join the legalization movement, there is growing hope and speculation that national regulations will catch up with progressive state policies. Furthermore, in a competitive job market, businesses are recognizing that less restrictive policies on cannabis can be a decisive factor for potentially exceptional and talented hires.

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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.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 30, 2024

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) currently prohibits its doctors from recommending cannabis as a treatment for mental or physical ailments, even in states where medicinal and recreational marijuana are legalized. Hopefully, the potential cannabis rescheduling movement will turn the tide for veterans and military members.

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NORML

MAY 20, 2019

Another frank reality of medical cannabis in modern America, apart from the increase of Taco Bell consumption, is the mountains of research behind the number of conditions that the plant treats. PTSD, cachexia and muscle spasms are among the nearly never ending list of conditions that cannabis has been proven to treat in most cases.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2022

As our firm’s prior information memos on cannabis have shown 1 , the legalization of marijuana for recreational or medical use in states still poses legal issues in higher education due to marijuana’s illegality under federal law. There is very little scientific evidence for the efficacy of marijuana in treating certain medical conditions.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

Legalization and Regulation of Medical Marijuana The journey of legalizing and regulating medical marijuana in the US reflects a nuanced interplay of federal and state policies. Various approaches, from strict medical programs to comprehensive recreational markets, highlight the diverse strategies adopted by states.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Over the years, public discourse has transitioned from skepticism to acceptance, fueled by a growing body of evidence supporting the efficacy of medical marijuana for various health conditions. Historically associated with recreational drug use, cannabis faced prejudice that hindered its recognition as a legitimate medicine.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

However, although recreational cannabis is legal, there are some cities and counties throughout the state that have made it very hard (or nearly impossible) for recreational marijuana users to buy cannabis products. Which California cities don’t have recreational marijuana retailers? Shasta Lake. Sonoma County (Unincorporated).

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WeedAdvisor

APRIL 30, 2019

With states allowed to exercise autonomy over their laws – almost to the point of being their own countries – their decisions to legalize cannabis for recreational and/or medical use puts them at odds with the federal government. Perhaps the most ridiculous aspect of this immigration policy is the wording of the law. According to U.S.

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