Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

In a decision last week, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that the state law protecting “lawful activities” or “lawful off-duty conduct” does not apply to non-medical cannabis consumption, according to an Ogletree Deakins report. That initiative stated that adult recreational marijuana use is “exempt from state prosecution.”.

State Laws 98

State Laws Law Consumption Recreational 98

The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Last month, the Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, issued a bulletin directed to employers with workers who drive as part of their jobs. In fact, according to the CDC, the risk of a motor vehicle crash increases after the driver uses marijuana.

Marijuana 111

Marijuana Policy Safety THC 111

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 10, 2021

Marijuana policies in the United States have become more permissive, motivating research on demographic and policy-based differences in behaviors and attitudes towards driving after marijuana use. Support for per-se laws was higher among those in states that legalized recreational marijuana and in states with per-se laws.

Policy 59

Policy Safety Marijuana Data 59

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Marijuana use in the United States is increasing as more states legalize its medical and recreational use. Managing motor vehicle crash risks associated with marijuana impairment is important, as marijuana impacts a driver’s cognitive abilities. How Marijuana Affects Driving. Best Practices for Employers.

Marijuana 97

Marijuana Policy Safety Consumption 97

MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

In Ohio, accessing medical marijuana involves more than just obtaining a prescription; it requires navigating a complex landscape of dispensaries, regulations, and patient expectations. Upon arrival, expect to present your medical marijuana card and identification for verification.

Dispensary 52

Dispensary Patients Marijuana Education 52

Veriheal

AUGUST 28, 2020

For many years those who have stood against the reform of cannabis laws have argued that decriminalization and/or legalization would lead to an increase in consumption among adolescents. According to this report, consumption among high school youth has declined since legalization has reached more states nationwide.

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Consumption Legalization Data Policy 52

NORML

JULY 29, 2019

Kleiman , an academic expert on cannabis policy who often shared and debated his well informed views on marijuana policy reform with those of us who were committed to advocating for a policy of adult use legalization. He further developed his views on cannabis and criminal justice as a professor of public policy at UCLA.

Policy 187

Policy Advocacy Decriminalization Consumption 187

CannaMD

MARCH 19, 2020

To that, end we’ve organized official policies – including delivery details and more – for all Florida dispensaries , below. UPDATE (3/19): MEDICAL MARIJUANA PHYSICIAN APPOINTMENTS. Columbia Care locations will continue to remain open, with appropriate measures being taken to ensure safety.

Policy 91

Policy Dispensary Patients Safety 91

The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The Cannabis Act allows employers to maintain and enforce a drug-free workplace policy that prohibits employees from using or possessing cannabis in the workplace and from being under the influence of cannabis while they are performing work, including remote work. What about job applicants?

Recreational 111

Recreational Legalization Safety Policy 111

WeedAdvisor

JULY 23, 2019

Thanks to the stigma created by almost a century of prohibition, marijuana still fights to shake the age-old stigma. They treat marijuana like any other illegal substance, even if the drug is legal statewide. To be fair, some jobs should require workers to abstain from cannabis use, as safety could be a concern.

Policy 45

Policy Legalization Marijuana Consumption 45

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

recreational use of marijuana. Employers will need to move quickly to implement policies ?and of marijuana in the workplace, or anyone working under the influence of marijuana. workplace policies on marijuana use or who work while under the influence of cannabis.?. which is expected. as late 2022.

Legalization 52

Legalization Marijuana Safety Policy 52

MMJ Recs

APRIL 9, 2024

Recently, the health and wellness industry has expanded to embrace alternative approaches, and at the forefront of this movement is the integration of medical marijuana into a holistic lifestyle. In this context, medical marijuana serves as a catalyst for achieving balance and harmony within the self.

Marijuana 52

Marijuana Strains Chronic Pain THC 52

MMJ Recs

MARCH 14, 2024

Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana in West Virginia West Virginia’s medical marijuana program encompasses an extensive list of qualifying conditions, providing access to patients with various chronic or debilitating diseases.

Dispensary 52

Dispensary Programs Legalization Marijuana 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Here’s what they are saying… More evidence is emerging that crash rates go up when states legalize recreational use and retail sales of marijuana. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Results: Legalization of the recreational use of marijuana was associated with a statistically significant 6.6% THE REPORT.

Safety 66

Safety Legalization Marijuana Retail 66

Veriheal

JULY 25, 2023

are increasingly relaxing their cannabis laws, it’s no surprise that the drug’s consumption has grown , especially among American workers. Currently, 23 states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, including California, Massachusetts, Arizona, and Washington, D.C. in 2022) in states that have legalized medical marijuana.

Safety 95

Safety Data Recreational Marijuana 95

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2021

Connecticut has become the 19 th state to legalize recreational marijuana use by adults. Employers must put such policies in writing and make them available to employees and prospective employees. Governor Ned Lamont signed the Act Concerning Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-use Cannabis on June 22, 2021.

Recreational 102

Recreational Legalization Marijuana Safety 102

CannaMD

MARCH 3, 2021

Law enforcement, policy makers, and public citizens have long debated how recreational marijuana legalization influences crime and public safety. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy , and PLOS One – discovering a buffer effect and decreased crime rates. Most existing research focuses on crime in legalized states.

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Legalization Marijuana Data Safety 119

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Last month, the Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, issued a bulletin directed to employers with workers who drive as part of their jobs. In fact, according to the CDC, the risk of a motor vehicle crash increases after the driver uses marijuana.

Marijuana 52

Marijuana Policy Safety THC 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

The legalization of medical marijuana use in 33 states and recreational marijuana use in 11 states has led to hazy implications for the hospitality industry. Many employers are unsure of their rights when it comes to limiting and/or prohibiting employee marijuana use. 3) No requirement one way or the other.

Legalization 52

Legalization Marijuana Safety Recreational 52

MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of medical marijuana, accessing cannabis through a dispensary in New Jersey can be both empowering and complex. Medical Marijuana Dispensary Etiquette Entering a medical marijuana dispensary is a unique experience that requires a certain level of etiquette.

Access 52

Access Dispensary Marijuana Strains 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

There has been a recent flurry of movement – both in the courts and in state legislatures – on the marijuana law front across several states. Other jurisdictions are catching up to the marijuana law frenzy. Here’s a round-up of the most recent developments: New Laws.

Legislation 105

Legislation Legalization Marijuana Recreational 105

Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Now, findings from a recent research study —published in the February 2022 volume of the International Journal of Drug Policy—support the theory. They found that “the legalization of marijuana for adults is associated with improvements in police clearance rates for multiple types of violent crimes.”.

Legalization 138

Legalization Consumption Recreational Cannabis 138

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. Medical Marijuana . Ashley Bobo.

Marijuana 52

Marijuana Policy Recreational Safety 52

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 30, 2022

Canada first criminalized the possession, use and trade of marijuana in the Narcotics Drug Act of 1923. One Member of Parliament – referring to marijuana – casually replied: “there is a new drug in the schedule.”. Marijuana use increased in the 1960s, along with its criminalization and enforcement.

Marijuana 98

Marijuana Cultivation Treatment Consumption 98

United Patients Group

JANUARY 24, 2023

Potential patients and recommending medical professionals, on the other hand, have questions about the efficacy, safety, accessibility, and other features of cannabis, but they are unsure where to find the answers. It depends on where you live if medical marijuana aka medical cannabis is legal.

Marijuana 52

Marijuana Wellness and Beauty Patients Cannabinoids 52

The Blunt Truth

MAY 21, 2019

The Illinois General Assembly has been working on a marijuana legalization bill this session. The Senate Bill would protect employer rights to ban marijuana and discipline employees for use. Across the country, states are moving to legalize medical and recreational marijuana. Bills are pending in the House and Senate.

Legislation 85

Legislation Marijuana Policy Recreational 85

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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Legalization Legislation Retail Collective 193

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 7, 2021

The amount of THC in a person’s system after consuming marijuana is not an accurate predictor of impairment, a federally funded study has determined. Read more at Marijuana Moment. Testing People For Marijuana Impairment Based On THC Levels Is ‘Not Reliable,’ Federally Funded Study Finds. April 5, 2021.

THC 116

THC Marijuana Vaping Safety 116

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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Consumption Conditions Legislation Patients 133

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The Cannabis Act allows employers to maintain and enforce a drug-free workplace policy that prohibits employees from using or possessing cannabis in the workplace and from being under the influence of cannabis while they are performing work, including remote work. What about job applicants?

Recreational 52

Recreational Legalization Safety Policy 52

CannaMD

DECEMBER 9, 2020

In August of 2020, the American Heart Association (AHA) released a position paper titled “Medical Marijuana, Recreational Cannabis, and Cardiovascular Health: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association.” Consumption of edibles should proceed slowly and in small quantities at a time with sufficient time between doses.

Marijuana 111

Marijuana Research and Development Consumption Vaping 111

MMJ Recs

MARCH 20, 2024

Trained dispensary staff assist patients in product selection, dosage recommendations, and consumption methods, ensuring personalized care and guidance. Maryland medical marijuana patient card renewal Maryland medical marijuana patient card renewal is a vital process for ensuring continued access to cannabis treatment.

Dispensary 52

Dispensary Programs Access Patients 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2022

Is @latimes really in a position to lecture sports officials for the Sha’Carri Richardson suspension when @latimes still drug-tests new employees for marijuana use? latguild has demanded an end to this archaic corporate policy. While we do not currently plan to change our policy, we remain open to reevaluating it,” Manning said. “We

Policy 52

Policy Compliance Compliance Consumption 52

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 22, 2020

Employers considering a tolerant attitude towards recreational cannabis in the workplace should consider safety hazards and legal liabilities. As a result, employers largely began to adopt policies that prohibited employees from using or being under the influence of alcohol (and drugs) while at work. Young on January 22, 2020.

Recreational 59

Recreational Safety Consumption Environment 59

WeedAdvisor

OCTOBER 5, 2019

In the weeks and months leading to marijuana legalization, employers found themselves in a difficult position. Since there are no labour laws or criminal laws governing workplace legal cannabis policies, management was forced to improvise. They created cannabis policies outlining when the drug could be consumed.

Legalization 56

Legalization Marijuana Policy Consumption 56

Veriheal

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The study, which was conducted by the Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research, used technology that was able to successfully determine with 90% accuracy whether or not an individual was intoxicated by the cannabis plant. ” Repurposing Smartphone Sensor Data. Currently, 37 U.S.

Data 117

Data THC Consumption Collective 117

NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

doctors to fill out the state-legal medical marijuana recommendations. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take.

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Legislation Access Patients THC 187