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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The Blunt Truth

MAY 21, 2019

Across the country, states are moving to legalize medical and recreational marijuana. In states that legalize recreational marijuana, employers and drug testing services have seen significant increases in positivity rates for marijuana metabolites. Drug policies must be updated and must address discrimination concerns.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

The Illinois General Assembly passed SB 1557 , revising the language of the Recreational Cannabis Law to reduce but not completely eliminate employer liabilities. The Act permits employers to prohibit employees from being under the influence of or using cannabis in the employer’s workplace or while on call.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Inmates in prison are not allowed to possess recreational marijuana while incarcerated, according to a new ruling by the California Supreme Court. Raybon , involves five inmates in a California state prison who were convicted on felony charges after being found with marijuana in their cells. The case, California v.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 13, 2019

Pritzker is expected to sign a comprehensive recreational cannabis bill. Across the country, states are moving to legalize medical and recreational cannabis. In states that legalize recreational cannabis, employers and drug testing services have seen significant increases in positivity rates for cannabis metabolites.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Both recreational and medical cannabis growers in Illinois will have to meet high standards for their energy and water use. . A state law signed by Gov. This is a high-resource-use industry, and it doesn’t have to be,” said state Rep. That standard is similar to one in Massachusetts, but the Illinois law goes further.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 22, 2021

The board further acknowledged that Harper’s behavior was “no different from the personal consumption of wine, beer, or other alcoholic beverages.”. “It It is a social and recreational activity that is legal and permissible in California,” the board said.

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Veriheal

JUNE 16, 2021

A lot of people prefer a responsible combination of drinking and cannabis consumption. More states have begun legalizing medical and recreational cannabis despite the United States Federal government’s current classification of cannabis as a schedule one drug. This type of thinking baffles me.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2020

The selected companies offer interactive programs, either live or online, that provide instruction on: Operating in accordance with state laws, regulations and local rules. As a state with both legal medical and recreational marijuana, Massachusetts is leading the way with new compliance practices. More Information.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 21, 2021

It is a provision included in the ballot measure that voters in the state last year legalized recreational pot use for adults. What that means in practice: Arizona’s Department of Health Services will award 26 dispensary licenses to individuals from those communities particularly affected by long standing anti-pot laws. .

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2022

Applicable law: The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 19852 (NDPS), Drugs and Cosmetics Act,1940 (DCA), excise laws and cannabis specific state laws apply. The regulator: The excise department of respective states are responsible to issue licenses for cultivation, possession and use of cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 16, 2019

In news that Smokey Bear, iconic protector of all forests, would be happy to hear, research shows that reports of illegal marijuana grow operations on federally protected lands fell after states began legalizing it for adult use. Meanwhile, an increase in law enforcement presence only made a slight difference (a 2.5 Read on at [link].

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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

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.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Cannabis consumption must occur in designated areas of the premises and each enclosed portion of the premises must meet specified ventilation requirements in addition to satisfying existing state and local building codes. SB 639 AND HB 2233. Of course, tours may only be offered to adults 21 years or older.

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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. . billion in revenue.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2019

In 2016, California became one of the few states also to legalize recreational cannabis with the approval of Proposition 64. Proposition 64 changed individual, commercial, and regulatory laws regarding cannabis. Most notably it legalized the recreational use of cannabis by persons 21 years of age and older.

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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 The second argument considers the voters’ intent when they passed Prop 64 and the public policy considerations connected to H&S 11362.45 grams of marijuana. [iv]. and PC 4573.6.

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The Herb Collective

JANUARY 3, 2019

In 1996, voters passed the Compassionate Use Act, and over the past two decades, it has seen a lot of changes and structure within its cannabis laws. In 2016, voters finally got the Adult Use of Marijuana Act passed for recreational cannabis. The state has also placed limits on how much THC/CBD can be in some cannabis products.

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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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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. So what’s this?

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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. Royce DuBiner , Katherine Gruner , Kate Hardey , Monique Peña , Rebecca Rieckhoff , Janice Suchyta. McGuireWoods LLP.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

The voters approved eradicating some cannabis-related crimes as well as reducing the felonies to misdemeanors or eliminating other past criminal convictions when they’ve legalized marijuana consumption in 2016. It became the first state to legalize cannabis via the legislature, not through a ballot measure. Burlington and Denver, Vt.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

After five months of public discussion and engaging with Massachusetts residents about their thoughts and concerns, I am proud of the final policy changes the Commission adopted today,” Chairman Steven J. Policy changes include: New Licenses. Social Consumption Pilot Program. Hoffman said.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 13, 2022

Its recreational use was legalized only recently, in March of 2021. However, New York is hardly alone in adopting such measures – in fact, it is only one of 37 states that allow the medical use of cannabis and one of 18 that allow its nonmedical use by adults. However, New York’s Tax Law does not conform to the Code in all respects.

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Veriheal

JULY 17, 2023

Marijuana has been legalized for recreational use in 23 U.S. states, including Washington, D.C. This bill is a progressive step as it clearly states that intelligence organizations cannot deny aspirants security clearance because they have used cannabis in the past. Secret Service (USSS) revised its employment policies.

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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

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. Possession of more than one ounce and public consumption would have remained an unclassified misdemeanor.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2019

The National Institute on Drug Abuse published a grant notice to encourage research on the effects of changing US cannabis laws and policies on public health. An Arizona ballot measure to legalize cannabis for adult use was filed with the Arizona Secretary of State last week, which begins the ballot process for 2020.

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NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

Nassau County, New York voted to prohibit retail cannabis sales in the county once it becomes legal in New York state. A bill to remove certain restrictions on social cannabis consumption sites was killed in Denver, Colorado’s city council. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of social consumption lounges.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 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.” Follow Empire State NORML on Facebook and Twitter and become a member today !

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 5, 2020

After all, Keep Laps doesn’t make a consumption product, but rather a storage product. For cannabis companies, renting a hotel room bypasses the CTA’s rules, but not Nevada state laws. In the state of Nevada marijuana is legal to consume in private residence, but banned from consumption in parks, dispensaries and hotels.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

The Chicago, Illinois , Housing Authority sent a notice reminding residents that cannabis use is illegal under federal law and is therefore prohibited in subsidized housing despite the state’s legalization law. This is the second House of Commons committee to embrace decriminalization in as many weeks.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Colorado has legalized both recreational and medical use of cannabis. Selinger cites software, point-of-sale systems, and packaging as areas that are thriving in the state. Arizona, where medical cannabis is legal and many believe recreational use will be allowed in the near future, has been an active market for M&A activity.

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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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NORML

APRIL 2, 2019

We will be taking many more in-depth looks at the 2020 race as it progresses, including potential primary challengers on the Republican side, but first we wanted to provide an overview of all the currently announced Democratic candidates, along with their record and policy statements when it comes to marijuana legalization. The Senators.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Ned Lamont is threatening to veto a bill legalizing and taxing marijuana because it does not go far enough in addressing the historical trauma of the war on drugs and ensuring equity in the state’s budding recreational marijuana industry.” Connecticut is on the cusp of becoming the latest state to legalize cannabis.

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