The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 28, 2020

recreational or medical cannabis). One stated purpose for the bill is to address the Colorado Supreme Court’s 2015 decision concluding that because medical cannabis use is unlawful under federal law, it does not fall within the lawful activities statute’s protection for “lawful” activities.

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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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NORML

APRIL 2, 2019

Current Office: Senator from Minnesota 2018 NORML Congressional Scorecard Grade: B Co-Sponsored Legislation: STATES Act (2017-2018). Summary: During her tenure in Congress, Senator Klobuchar did not sponsor her own marijuana law reform legislation and did not seem to make changing marijuana laws a priority.

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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. This memo highlights those issues for higher education lawyers who advise medical facilities.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Today we’re here to explore the best medical marijuana dispensaries in California, as well as provide guidance on how to obtain a medical marijuana card, relevant state laws, the difference between recreational and medical marijuana, regulations governing medical cannabis, qualifying conditions, and the role of medical marijuana doctors.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

For those engaged in the legal cannabis industry in Oregon, the 2019 Oregon Legislative Session is of the utmost importance and relevance. . For current cannabis business owners, this piece of legislation could open the door to huge opportunities for expansion into a myriad of new ventures. . They write. SB 639 AND HB 2233.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

NORML Chapters Organized and Energized for State Legislative Sessions in 2019. “That’s why dozens of NORML chapters are organizing citizen lobby days to advocate for the end of marijuana prohibition and other reforms ranging from depenalization and expungement, to workplace drug testing and social consumption.”

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Even though 47 states have legalized cannabis for some forms of medical use , New York significantly falls behind its neighbors in terms of marijuana legislation. This guide will uncover key facts about recreational and medical marijuana use and the history of its laws in the state of New York. .

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 3, 2021

The battle over recreational cannabis is entering a new phase in Spain right now. Last week, the Supreme Court closed the loophole in federal law created by municipal officials in Barcelona, which allows the cannabis clubs a legal space in which to operate. Here is one potential reason.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

While employers in the US transport industry are acutely aware of the effects COVID-19 has imposed over the last 18 months, another phenomenon has been making itself known: the ever-increasing tally of states and localities across the country legalising cannabis for medicinal and recreational purposes. phencyclidine (PCP).

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 22, 2024

In recent years, the landscape of medicinal cannabis has undergone a significant transformation, with an increasing focus on alternative consumption methods. The prolonged duration of effects with edibles compared to other consumption methods ensures a sustained release of CBD, fostering a consistent sense of calm and wellbeing.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 4, 2021

New York has a law barring employers from any discrimination against employees for various lawful activities performed outside the job, which include political activities (like running for office or campaigning on behalf of a candidate), recreational activities, and the consumption of certain legal products.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2019

US Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) , chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, expressed interest in addressing banking issues facing cannabis businesses operating legally in their states. This is a turnaround from earlier statements Crapo made in opposition to any pro-cannabis legislation.

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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

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

iii] Prop 64 legalized marijuana for recreational use for adults over the age of 21 and allowed adults over age 21 to possess up to 28.5 Part II will address California’s long-term goals and the impact Raybon may have on those legislative goals. states “laws pertaining to the smoking or ingesting” without mentioning possession.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2019

However, approximately 37 states and the District of Columbia have passed laws with regard to legalised cannabis, which includes medical, recreational and decriminalised cannabis. There is no uniform set of state laws for marketing legal cannabis at this time.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

And the next step, for this critical legislation, is getting further input from stakeholder groups, which is essential to the legislation’s success. It’s time for the country to engage in this discussion and update our federal laws, not only to reflect popular wisdom, but science—but science.”.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

And the next step, for this critical legislation, is getting further input from stakeholder groups, which is essential to the legislation’s success. It’s time for the country to engage in this discussion and update our federal laws, not only to reflect popular wisdom, but science—but science.”.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

And the next step, for this critical legislation, is getting further input from stakeholder groups, which is essential to the legislation’s success. It’s time for the country to engage in this discussion and update our federal laws, not only to reflect popular wisdom, but science—but science.”.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

For a full guide to cannabis laws in New Jersey, see Leafly’s guide to marijuana in New Jersey. New Jersey marijuana laws. 2020, New Jersey residents voted overwhelmingly to legalize the sale and consumption of cannabis for all adults. But the details of legalization were left up to state legislators.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 24, 2019

The California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”), in its now infamous Hemp CBD FAQs , took the position that Hemp CBD could NOT be added to foods—and this position was notably based on federal law (which now has been changed via the 2018 Farm Bill) and the FDA’s position. The revised text of AB-228 goes much further.

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Marijuana Seeds NL

APRIL 29, 2021

This difference not only allows delta 8 cannabis to slide by on a legal technicality but changes the effects of the cannabinoid upon consumption, too. North Dakota, Alabama and Oregon are three other states that already have legislative language in motion, too. THC delta 9’s double bond is on its ninth. Mississippi.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

This would revolutionize markets in states, which, given the federal prohibition, are currently able to discriminate against interstate commerce. Descheduling would mean that state laws can no longer do so, as it would violate the Dormant Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution. Source: [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 5, 2020

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) will not grant such protection for marks that cover goods and/or services that are a violation of federal law, regardless of whether the activities associated with the goods or services is legal under state law. United States. See 37 C.F.R.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2022

In The Weeds welcomes the new year, as well as a number of new cannabis laws and policies taking effect around the country in 2022. Below is a list of state law updates to look forward to this year. Grassroots Federal/State Legislative Highlights. Montana: As of Jan. Louisiana: As of Jan.

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WeedAdvisor

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Lloyd warns that it does not matter if the cannabis is not directly available for consumption, such as “dried flower in the front seat”. Lloyd says: “It’s completely arbitrary, and it’s not rationally connected to the purpose of the legislation, which is to prevent impaired driving”. Laws are intended to benefit society.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Connecticu t’s legalization efforts looked all but certain to fail at the beginning of the week, but now it’s headed to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. During the state’s normal legislative calendar, lawmakers passed a similar bill, but Republicans pushed back and it never made it to a vote.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 17, 2021

That’s part of the reason why a final version of the legislation to end cannabis prohibition has yet to be formally filed in Congress. This is going to be a process,” Schumer said during a joint press conference with Wyden and Booker on Wednesday, shortly after releasing their 163-page legislation. and Sen. —the

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SpeedWeed

JULY 17, 2021

That’s part of the reason why a final version of the legislation to end cannabis prohibition has yet to be formally filed in Congress. This is going to be a process,” Schumer said during a joint press conference with Wyden and Booker on Wednesday, shortly after releasing their 163-page legislation. and Sen. —the

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SpeedWeed

JULY 16, 2021

That’s part of the reason why a final version of the legislation to end cannabis prohibition has yet to be formally filed in Congress. This is going to be a process,” Schumer said during a joint press conference with Wyden and Booker on Wednesday, shortly after releasing their 163-page legislation. and Sen. —the

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 21, 2019

Dr. King was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. laws of the 20 th century, the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Day is a federal U.S. holiday marking the birthday of its eponymous civil rights hero.

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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. Why Should I Care? Because money. (As

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SpeedWeed

JULY 14, 2021

And the next step, for this critical legislation, is getting further input from stakeholder groups, which is essential to the legislation’s success. It’s time for the country to engage in this discussion and update our federal laws, not only to reflect popular wisdom, but science—but science.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

But today, there can be good news for them as bold and new moves are being taken by legislators who are trying to address past marijuana-related crimes. However, the laws vary and are complex per state, including on dismissal, sealing and expungement, which up to now have no standard definition across the states.

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 11, 2019

Medicinal cannabis has been available in the State of California for many years, but now recreational use is beginning to thrive as well. The very first act to enable recreational and medicinal use of marijuana passed on November the 8th in 2016. The Current State of Marijuana in LA. Marijuana Laws in Los Angeles.

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 2, 2020

Current Cannabis Law There are 22 states that legalize cannabis for its therapeutic benefits and 11 states and the District of Columbia fully legalize cannabis for recreational and medicinal use. Federal Law Possession of cannabis in the U.S. Let us take a look at some California state laws.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2022

In addition, the licensees must execute a management agreement with a third-party operator to manage and operate the remaining facilities that the department will continue to permit in compliance with state law. The bill still must pass the New York State Assembly before it can be delivered to the governor and signed into law.

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