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. Johnston, Esq.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Now, with the 2023 policy change, the league will also no longer punish players for cannabis use. Prior to the new agreement, players faced financial and professional repercussions for violating the NBA’s ban on cannabis consumption. Athletes will still be punished if they are high at games, practices, and other team functions.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

This substance needs to be addressed as part of all workplace motor vehicle safety programs. Develop a comprehensive marijuana policy that accounts for current laws in each state where your company operates. A zero-tolerance policy for marijuana may not be possible, depending on your state’s laws. The Bottom Line.

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Marijuana Policy Safety Consumption 97

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. Consult with counsel experienced with state marijuana laws in developing a new or revising an existing drug policy.

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Marijuana Policy Safety THC 111

MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

Dispensaries prioritize patient education, providing information on various strains, consumption methods, and dosage recommendations. Consider keeping a journal to track the effects of different strains and consumption methods. Follow dispensary guidelines regarding product handling and consumption.

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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. Maryland’s medical cannabis program prioritizes patient access and ensures a supportive environment for those seeking alternative treatment options.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2020

1 deadline to train managers and employees under a new compliance and safety program that is the first of its kind in the nation. The state’s Responsible Vendor Training Program is designed to support licensee compliance and enhance the safety of customers and employees. Seed-to-sale tracking compliance.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 23, 2024

Legalization presents an opportunity to address historical injustices associated with cannabis prohibition, particularly concerning marginalized communities disproportionately affected by past enforcement policies. Measures like social equity programs aim to support marginalized communities, offering resources for equitable participation.

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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. As many states across the U.S. Currently, 23 states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, including California, Massachusetts, Arizona, and Washington, D.C. in 2021 and 3.1%

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

Recent trends indicate a growing interest in alternative forms of consumption, such as edibles, topicals, and concentrates, in addition to traditional flower products. Regulations vary significantly by jurisdiction but typically encompass licensing requirements, product safety standards, and distribution protocols.

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Supply Chain Research and Development Marijuana Seed-To-Sale 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. The findings of the study signal a major win—not just for cannabis advocates, but also for citizens enjoying the reduction of crime in states with legal cannabis programs.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 15, 2022

The state has introduced a new program to compensate Maine cities and towns for costs they incur when opting to permit recreational, adult-use cannabis businesses. The Office of Cannabis Policy last week announced the launch of an online portal Maine municipalities can use to obtain reimbursement for up to $20,000 of those costs.

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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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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 22, 2022

Employers can maintain a reasonable drug-free workplace policy that: Requires post-accident or reasonable suspicion drug testing of all employees or random drug testing of safety-sensitive workers; Is necessary to comply with federal law or a federal contract or funding agreement, if applicable to the employer; or.

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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. Consult with counsel experienced with state marijuana laws in developing a new or revising an existing drug policy. By Jennifer L.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As the state’s medical cannabis program expands, consumers need to be well-informed about dispensary dos and don’ts. Familiarize yourself with the dispensary’s rules and policies. Be patient and considerate of staff and other patients. Ask questions about products and strains to make informed decisions.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2022

Under the Act, employers cannot refuse to hire, terminate, suspend, fail to promote, demote, or otherwise penalize an applicant or employee (including unpaid interns) because of: their cannabis use, their status as a medical cannabis program patient, or. What is the “Safety-Sensitive” Position Exception Under the Act?

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 6, 2021

.” According to Weiser, an extortionate tax rate in the range of 25% could starve states of valuable, much-needed revenue, something that might push legal cannabis states to slash budgets on tax-reliant programs, such as social equity programs. Legalization could dismantle the illicit market and enhance consumer safety.

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NORML

JANUARY 4, 2019

Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Don Young (R-AK) re-introduced the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act, which protects those engaged in state-lawful medical marijuana programs from federal prosecution. Click here to email your member of Congress and urge them to join the Cannabis Caucus. Pennsylvania.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

Employers can maintain a reasonable drug-free workplace policy that: Requires post-accident or reasonable suspicion drug testing of all employees or random drug testing of safety-sensitive workers; Is necessary to comply with federal law or a federal contract or funding agreement, if applicable to the employer; or.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 3, 2021

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. Sharif Street (D) that would’ve permitted patients aged 21 and above to grow five plants for personal consumption.

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Legislation Patients Supply Chain Dispensary 98

NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

At the state level, activists in Florida and Missouri gathered in their state capitals along side state and local NORML chapters to lobby state lawmakers in favor of sensible marijuana policy reform. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of protecting compassionate care programs. John Fetterman, Lt. CA resident? Update : S.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Indeed, in its latest FAQ’s (which pre-dates the enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill), the TTB declared it understood the 2014 Farm Bill to only authorize the use of hemp in the production of alcoholic beverage products for sale within limited state-sanctioned pilot programs. Drinks Infused with CBD Oil or Extracts.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 13, 2022

Excluded from the testing restrictions are those in safety-sensitive positions in which cannabis use could foreseeably cause “actual, immediate, and serious bodily injury or loss of life to self or others.” bill would allow employers to prohibit cannabis use, consumption, possession, growing, and sale or transfer at work.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 14, 2020

be safe ( i.e. , not adulterated) for human consumption. Hemp stakeholders, including the Hemp Industries Association , have in fact advised the FDA to ban the manufacture and marketing of synthetic CBD for human and animal consumption on the basis of safety. Hemp Authority , a certification program funded by the U.S,

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 19, 2020

It is bad public policy when no federal watchdog is looking out for cannabis consumers (many millions of people) or scrutinizing the quality of cannabis products overall, and/or going after bad actors to deter bad behavior. CBD testing, packaging, and labeling is no consumer safety picnic either.

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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). Update/Status: Dead.

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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.

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Marijuana Policy Recreational Safety 52

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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NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

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. 4522 was approved by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on 3/9/20. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of HR 1647.

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Veriheal

APRIL 14, 2022

Prior to the decree’s publication, France had already been busy importing cannabis products for its medical cannabis pilot program. The development of a medically-authorized supply chain will be overseen by the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM). According to Statista, 1.5

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

At a more local level, city council members in Springfield, Illinois approved the state’s first marijuana consumption space. 2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. NH resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

She added, “Here, we are faced with the challenge of balancing public safety concerns like robberies, which the use of body cameras are intended to deter, with individual privacy.”. Policy changes include: New Licenses. Social Consumption Pilot Program. We depend on a good relationship with law enforcement. Hoffman said.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 2, 2021

Many cannabis companies are working to understand Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) trends so that they may mitigate risks and establish compliant policies at the enterprise level. The list is long, but it is also important and cannabis operators are poised to take advantage. Growers already analyze their environmental impacts.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

The Hall Act establishes the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, which will, among other things, implement a medical marijuana program in the state and provide an annual report to the state legislature about the implementation of the law. New Mexico. Since June 29, 2021, adult recreational use of marijuana has been legal in New Mexico.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 11, 2019

Officials said the funds were used to distribute public education materials regarding the health and safety risks that are associated with cannabis. They added the revenue went to fund substance programs and mental health services across the state. The state made more revenue in liquor consumption coming in at $201 million.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 28, 2019

The featured speakers included, Danica Hibpshman, OLCC Director of Licensing, Madeleine Cane, OLCC Marijuana Program Coordinator, Anthony Geltosky, OLCC’s only Packaging and Labeling Specialist, Sunny Summers, ODA Hemp Policy Coordinator, Marry Anne Cooper, Oregon Farm Bureau and Ken Helm, State Representative.

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