NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! City council members in Berkeley, California voted to approve a proposal to allow marijuana consumption spaces. Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation into law this week permitting the production of industrial hemp in accordance with the new federal regulations. Click here to email your Representative and urge them to support this important legislation.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

JUNE 12, 2023

This landmark legislation, which was developed in response to the approval of Question 4 on the 2022 ballot, brings about significant changes to the cannabis industry in the state. What does the new legislation mean for Maryland? The new adult-use legislation does not directly affect the medical cannabis program in Maryland.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

JUNE 12, 2023

This landmark legislation, which was developed in response to the approval of Question 4 on the 2022 ballot, brings about significant changes to the cannabis industry in the state. What does the new legislation mean for Maryland? The new adult-use legislation does not directly affect the medical cannabis program in Maryland.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Activists in Oregon have filed a 2020 ballot initiative with the Secretary of State that, if approved, would allow social cannabis consumption sites and protect consumers from employment discrimination. California. CA resident? DE resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

State legislators in 2021 enacted over 50 laws liberalizing marijuana policies in more than 25 states, according to a report issued today by the National Organization of the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). These policies are popular among voters, regardless of political party.”. View Legislation by Category.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2019

Under a new policy announced by the Northam Administration, the Commonwealth of Virginia will soon officially authorize hemp processors to produce hemp extracts for human consumption. VDACS will soon issue, through its food safety program, rules for hemp processors to follow when producing hemp extracts. Samuel B Johnston.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 3, 2021

On Wednesday, June 30, Governor Tom Wolf (D) of Pennsylvania signed medical cannabis legislation amendments into effect. The newly signed legal framework will boost medical cannabis purchase limits, as well as prolong specific policies that were imposed on a temporary basis when the coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis initially erupted.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

Among the many changes that this new legislation brought were amendments to and expansion of New York’s lawful off-duty conduct law to protect cannabis use by employees when they are not on the job. Such policies must be made available to current employees prior to enactment, and to prospective employees at the time of any job offer.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This legislation was intended to create safe and productive workplaces free from the influence of illegal substances. At that time, illicit substances were perceived as a significant threat to both workplace productivity and safety. For one, the costs associated with drug screening can be significant.

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NORML

MARCH 12, 2019

After months of negotiation, Governor Murphy and NJ state legislators have reached a deal on what will be included in upcoming legislation to legalize the adult-use and retail sale of marijuana in the state of New Jersey. New Jersey ranks second in the nation in per capita annual marijuana arrests.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 20, 2019

For additional information on what exactly this policy will look like and what happens next, and to hear more about what you can do as members of ORCA to help shepherd this bill through the rest of the policymaking process, be sure to attend our upcoming meeting in Portland on April 29th! Update/Status: Alive (barely). Bill Number: SB 639.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 4, 2021

Assembly Bill 341 provides regulations governing the establishment of on-site “cannabis consumption lounges” for those ages 21 and older. Regulators will determine the specific types of cannabis products that are “appropriate for consumption” in the facilities. Similar legislation is currently pending in California.

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NORML

MAY 20, 2019

Even though cannabis has been recreationally legal in the Battle Born State for nearly two years and Sin City has become a greenish gold mine of legal cannabis, many problems and societal penalties still arise with the use of it; no social consumption lounges being among the most glaring.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

As to the states, the Attorneys General noted that they play a primary role in consumer protection and in “preventing adverse public health effects associated with cannabis consumption, including diversion to minors, drugged driving, and harms arising from false or misleading advertising.”

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

On Tuesday, May 24, the Rhode Island General Assembly passed legislation legalizing the ?recreational For Rhode Island employers, this new legislation creates some immediate challenges, ? For Rhode Island employers, this new legislation creates some immediate challenges, ?and recreational use of marijuana. which is expected.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 21, 2019

Wider marijuana use will require employers to take action to ensure safe work environments for their employees, especially in safety sensitive settings. Drug policies must be updated and must address discrimination concerns. Illinois Governor J.B. Implication for Employers.

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WeedAdvisor

JULY 23, 2019

To be fair, some jobs should require workers to abstain from cannabis use, as safety could be a concern. At the same time, their policies on drugs can change at their own discretion, regardless of legal status on a state level. The new legislation does not apply to recreational users. Do their policies make sense?

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MMJ Recs

MAY 9, 2024

Exploring Different Consumption Methods: Medical marijuana comes in various forms, including flowers, concentrates, edibles, tinctures, and topicals. Veterans may need to experiment with different consumption methods to find the one that best suits their needs and preferences.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 1, 2019

At this point, over a month into the 2019 session, a preponderance of legislators appear vaguely inclined to “let it ride” and drop the big ideas when it comes to cannabis. Following the 2017 session, however, the Joint Committee was dissolved, on the inclination that Salem would start treating cannabis more like a standard policy issue.

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WeedAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Mexico’s unique journey to legalization is about to hit its peak as the Senate prepares to debate draft legislation for the upcoming cannabis framework. According to Mexico News Daily , the Senate’s debate on the legislation is set for next week. With the clock ticking, legislators hope to finalize the laws in the following weeks.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 21, 2021

“Customers are coming in that either haven’t consumed cannabis in many, many years or may have never consumed cannabis, and so we focus on education, knowledge, [and] creating an environment that helps awareness and understanding of the product, the different methods of consumption [and] the effects of that consumption. …

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Crash rates spiked with the legalization of recreational marijuana use and retail sales in California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon and Washington, a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and another by the affiliated Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) show. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. THE REPORT.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 4, 2021

Musa breaks down what the legislation seeks to do. And so the legislation we are moving forward with has in there a component of a social equity license. We will be allowing in this legislation home growing, as well, so that you as an individual at home can grow two plants. And what does that entail? Also from Channel 5.

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The Joint Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

New Jersey’s Senate and Assembly Appropriations Committees approved legislation today that would make marijuana legal for everyone at least 21 years old. Bell, general counsel for the Marijuana Policy Project. The post New Jersey Committees Pass Legislation to Legalize Marijuana appeared first on TheJointBlog.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 9, 2023

The approval of these legislative initiatives has taken place without the signature of Gov. Moreover, public consumption remains prohibited. ” This underscores a point we have made more than once in these pages regarding the insufficiency of decriminalization-only as a cannabis policy.

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WeedAdvisor

JUNE 22, 2019

Although still not fully confirmed, marijuana policy in Colombia appears to be inching closer to legalization. An analysis by Colombia’s Constitutional Court found the law on public drug consumption (among other sections) to be unconstitutional. Now, with this sudden change in policy, legalization is the final possible step.

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NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

Furthermore, Virginia’s consumption/product regulations are smoke-free. Pedini’s legislative strategy relied on two approaches: (1) carefully crafting the language around Virginia’s medical marijuana laws to protect patients, and (2) letting doctors, not bureaucrats, determine who gets to access medical marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 3, 2022

CBD Product Safety and Standardization Act of 2021. The most recent legislation to debut on behalf of hemp, the CBD Product Safety and Standardization Act of 2021, was introduced this month by a bipartisan group of U.S. Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act. This is why HR 841 is the preferred piece of legislation.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 14, 2024

This legislation outlines the eligibility criteria for patients, allowing those with qualifying conditions to obtain medical marijuana cards. Familiarizing oneself with this legislation is crucial for patients, physicians, and dispensary operators to navigate West Virginia’s medical marijuana program compliantly and effectively.

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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 law includes several protections for employers.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 20, 2024

Trained dispensary staff assist patients in product selection, dosage recommendations, and consumption methods, ensuring personalized care and guidance. Furthermore, recent legislative changes have introduced new product categories, such as cannabis-infused edibles and topicals, diversifying the options available to registered patients.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2022

“Opinion Makers” Audience From Tunnl Sees Prices and Inflation Increasing Over Next Six Months, With Majority Having A Pessimistic View Of World Safety, But Optimism Over Vaccine Rates Increasing And Supply Chain Issues Decreasing. The Opinion Makers survey analyzed perceptions in four key areas – Finance, Stability, Policy and Politics.

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PrestoDoctor

JANUARY 30, 2024

It is crucial to educate individuals, particularly young users, about the potential risks associated with cannabis use and encourage responsible and moderate consumption. This research can inform future legislative decisions regarding cannabis regulation and help in implementing policies that prioritize public health and safety.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

was published in the Journal of Safety Research and made available online on May 18. Journal of Safety Research. One of the most successful alcohol control policies in the United States was the establishment of the minimum legal drinking age of 21 (MLDA-21). To Read The Rest Of This Article On High Times, Click Here.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Second, Health and Safety Code section 11362.1 (“H&S 11362.1”) is the code section that came about after Prop 64 was passed. [v] Third, Health and Safety Code section 11362.45 (“H&S 11362.45”) is at the heart of both Raybon and Perry. would still restrict all forms of consumption in prison, not just smoking.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 7, 2021

The RTI researchers hope their work will inform policy for cannabis impairment and driving under the influence of drugs and help establish scientifically-based thresholds for marijuana intoxication. About this Article. The research described in this article was funded by NIJ grant 2016-DN-BX-0193 , awarded to RTI International.

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