State Policy Weekly Update 2/14/2023
NORML
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Highlights include: AZ, CO, GA, KS, ME, MD, NH, NM, RI, TX, VT, VA, and WV The post State Policy Weekly Update 2/14/2023 appeared first on NORML.
NCAA Relaxes Rules for Cannabis Testing and Consumption Among U.S. College Athletes
Veriheal
APRIL 28, 2022
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recently announced that it would be lifting the restraints on its cannabis drug testing policy among collegiate athletes located in the United States. The NCAA’s updated cannabis policy includes relaxing the rules for cannabis testing and consumption among U.S.
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U.S. Department of Transportation Updates Its Drug Testing Policy
Canna Law Blog
MAY 12, 2023
Department of Transportation (DOT) has finalized a rule to amend its drug testing policy in a way that could have significant implications for truckers, commercial drivers, pilots and other federally regulated transit workers who use marijuana off the job. The post U.S. The post U.S.
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The UFC Knocks Out THC from its Anti-Doping Policy
Veriheal
JANUARY 21, 2021
Although many of these athletes did not consume cannabis prior to games, fights, and other competitions but rather in their own free times, it did not matter as cannabis has been listed in many of the leagues’ anti-doping and drug policies since their inception. A Statement Regarding the Changes. Athletes That Have Come Forward.
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CDC Dishes Out Workplace Cannabis Policy Advice to Companies That Hire Drivers
Veriheal
MARCH 21, 2022
Cannabis companies that hire drivers to work for them—such as delivery services and goods transporters—are being advised by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish certain policies that can mitigate the risk of impaired driving, all the while ensuring that companies remain in alignment with state legalization laws.
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Reports of Synthetic THC Snuck into Washington Cannabis Products
Veriheal
OCTOBER 19, 2021
For those interested in ensuring that the cannabis being sold today is pure and safe for consumption…this one’s for you! And while many of the regulatory rules have been crafted thoughtfully, existing cannabis policy gaps have contributed to concerning market behavior. The Guise of Synthetic THC.
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CDC Issues Best Practices For Fleet Marijuana Policies
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 20, 2022
(January 2022) – The CDC recently issued guidance to businesses developing marijuana policies, balancing state legalization efforts and fleet safety. Marijuana is a particularly challenging issue as THC can remain at detectable levels long after any intoxicating effect has ceased. AUTHOR(S).
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UFC Updates Regulations, Removes Cannabis from Banned Substances List
Veriheal
JANUARY 3, 2024
This reform extends UFC’s decision to protect fighters from penalization for testing positive for THC. UFC’s goal for the Anti-Doping Policy is to be the best, most effective, and most progressive anti-doping program in all of professional sports,” said Hunter Campbell, UFC Chief Business Officer in a press statement released on Dec.
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ICRS 2023: Report from Toronto
Project CBD
AUGUST 9, 2023
In accordance with longstanding ICRS policy, all speakers presented new findings and data that had not yet been published in a peer-reviewed journal. CBD & THC Cannabidiol (CBD) figured prominently in several noteworthy oral presentations and posters that explored the therapeutic potential of plant cannabinoids from various angles.
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THC detox: how to pass a drug a test
The Cannigma
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Nearly half of all Americans live in a state where adults may legally consume cannabis, yet drug tests looking for THC remain the standard practice for a majority of employers. For this reason and others, many cannabis users want to know the best way to go about a THC detox.
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USA: Testing People for Marijuana Impairment Based on THC Levels is ‘Not Reliable,’ Federally Funded Study Finds
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. The research, backed by a grant from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), involved 20 people who either ate or vaporized cannabis with varying levels of THC. April 5, 2021.
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US Hemp Roundtable: Regulation & Policy Updates in 4 States
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 26, 2022
The Virginia Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ final regulation for industrial hemp extracts intended for human consumption and foods containing an industrial hemp extract took effect on August 15. Finally, Louisiana’s emergency rule on consumable hemp products has been published in the Louisiana Register.
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US Navy Policy Documents Cannabis & Hemp
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 16, 2019
NEW Policy on Hemp Products. Find further information on the new policy clarifying Navy’s stance on hemp-derived products here. Find further information on the new policy clarifying Navy’s stance on hemp-derived products here. POLICY DOCUMENT. tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on a dry weight basis.
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Ninth Circuit Rules Delta-8 THC Is Legal
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 25, 2022
Boyd Street Distro, LLC , finding that the 2018 Agricultural Improvement Act (the “Farm Bill”) legalized delta-8 THC. Though delta-8 THC naturally occurs in the cannabis plant in small amounts, it is commonly made through a conversion process using CBD. as opposed to delta-8 THC or total THC (i.e.,
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CDC Issues Guidance for Employers to Address Possible Marijuana Use by Drivers
The Blunt Truth
DECEMBER 21, 2021
The CDC began with a discussion of the impact that THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) has on users. THC is the psychoactive compound that affects parts of the brain that control movements, balance, coordination, memory, and judgment. Engage a Medical Review Officer to review and interpret THC drug tests.
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U.S. Court of Appeals Weighs in on Hemp-Derived Delta-8 THC Classification Cannabis Practice Update
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 26, 2022
Key Notes: The Ninth Circuit found that Delta-8 THC products are federally legal under the plain meaning of the definition of “hemp” set by the 2018 Farm Bill, making it the first Circuit to find such products lawful. percent Delta-9 THC, the Ninth Circuit found that they were lawful and that the preliminary injunction was merited.
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Maine adopts official symbol for THC cannabis products
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Maine has decided upon a new symbol that is to be used on marijuana products sold for adult consumption. To develop the symbol the Maine Office of Marijuana Policy partnered with the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission. Already used in Massachusetts it features a red triangle with text reading, “CONTAINS THC.”
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How Kevin Durant Ended the NBA’s Cannabis Ban
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. It may also assist with athletic recovery.
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Nevada Just Lifted Its Ban on THC For All Professional Fighters
SpeedWeed
JULY 12, 2021
Motivating the decision was the league’s belief that marijuana cannot be properly qualified as a “performance-enhancing drug,” a policy adhered to by the World Anti-Doping Agency. “I But for years, the combat sports industry has ruined careers over athletes’ marijuana consumption. View original article.
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20th July: Speech / Comments, Rep. Tina Liebling Minnesota “Regulating the sale of edibles containing hemp-derived THC”
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 20, 2022
Regulating the sale of edibles containing hemp-derived THC. You have likely seen in the media that Minnesota “legalized” THC edibles by accident or by stealth. HF 3595 was heard in the Health Finance and Policy Committee, which I chair, on March 18 and was re-referred (voted). Legislative News and Views – Rep.
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Everything you need to know about delta-8-THC with 3Chi
SpeedWeed
APRIL 26, 2021
This close cousin of standard THC is legal in most states—and it’s gentler on your mind. Cannabis is a more complex plant than most give it credit for, including its main psychoactive compound, THC. What we usually think of as THC, which has been the main target of cannabis prohibition for decades, is delta-9-THC.
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Why There Should be a Standard Measurement for a Single THC Dose
Veriheal
JANUARY 28, 2021
The study opened by stating that “a standardized measure for delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol ( THC ) content in cannabis products is necessary to advance research both on the adverse effects of cannabis and on the drug’s potential medical uses”. The Importance of Standard Measurement.
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Medical Marijuana and Wellness: Incorporating Cannabis Into A Holistic Lifestyle
MMJ Recs
APRIL 9, 2024
By interacting with the endocannabinoid system, cannabis compounds such as THC and CBD can modulate mood, promote relaxation, and improve overall emotional well-being. Integrating medical marijuana into wellness routines involves cultivating mindfulness and intentionality in consumption.
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Pennsylvania: Marijuana possession arrests decline statewide
NORML
JANUARY 28, 2020
” “This is likely the result of two major policy changes: More than twenty decriminalization or penalty downgrade ordinances passed by city councils across the Commonwealth, and approximately a quarter of a million registered medical marijuana patients,” said Goldstein. .
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Thailand Cracks Down on Public Smoking in Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Shops
Veriheal
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Once upon a time, Thailand was renowned for having some of the harshest drug policies in the world. Recreational production and consumption remain illegal under the decriminalization law; only medical production and use are allowed. THC is the primary psychotropic constituent in the marijuana plant. .
Ecuador sets hemp THC limit at full 1.0%,
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 21, 2019
Hemp Today reports… The Ecuadorian government has set the maximum THC level for industrial hemp at a full 1%, following the lead of Uruguay, Switzerland and Australia. The limit was set in policy changes outlined during a legislative session this week that legalized industrial hemp by removing it from the Ecuadorian criminal code.
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CDC Guidance: Marijuana and Driving: How to Keep Your Fleet’s Drivers Safe
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 1, 2021
The delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) contained in marijuana is a psychoactive (mind-altering) compound that affects areas of the brain that control the body’s movements, balance, coordination, memory, and judgment. Specific to driving, THC can slow reaction times and reduce the ability to make decisions. Best Practices for Employers.
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Cannabis laws in Qatar
The Cannigma
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Qatar has a zero-tolerance policy for drugs, and cannabis is no exception. Possession, public consumption, and growing are all crimes that have steep punishments. There is no distinction between hemp and marijuana plants, and any form of cannabis (with or without THC) is illegal. Possible penalties for cannabis in Qatar.
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I ate 10 times more THC than I planned. Here’s what happened
SpeedWeed
MAY 21, 2021
For many people, the idea of eating 10 times more than their preferred dose of THC can be terrifying. Last Tuesday, I found myself starting down that scary path: I accidentally took 10 times more THC than I planned. In my mind, I filed them in the edibles category—and assumed the entire bottle of pills contained 10 mg of THC.
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Smartphone Sensor Data Could Detect Cannabis Intoxication With 90% Precision
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.
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US Hemp Roundtable – Delta 8 Update
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 9, 2021
Delta-8 THC remains the hottest topic in the hemp industry, and policymakers in Congress and in statehouses across the country are furiously addressing the issue. total THC thresholds. This month, we learned about raids of shops in Kentucky and Georgia for selling delta-8 THC products, with arrests made of retailers in Georgia.
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New Study: Demographic and policy-based differences in behaviors and attitudes towards driving after marijuana use: an analysis of the 2013–2017 Traffic Safety Culture Index
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. Marijuana policies in the United States (U.S.) Introduction.
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Tribe is Expanding Cannabis Cultivation, Overgrowing the State Program
Veriheal
JUNE 28, 2022
South Dakota still has harsh penalties surrounding cannabis consumption, and its newly instated medical cannabis program remains heavily restricted. These policies have generally made it an unfriendly place for cannabis consumers. Medical cannabis consumption is not limited to smoking cannabis flower.
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Trial and Error: Cannabis and the Big Four Sports Leagues
Canna Law Blog
MAY 13, 2020
Most player contracts, collective bargaining agreements, and league policies and player rules dictated that cannabis consumption (or even participating in a cannabis business) would carry stiff consequences for players where cannabis remains federally illegal. The NHL has a pretty relaxed drug testing policy around THC in its athletes.
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Seyfarth Shaw: CDC Issues Guidance for Employers to Address Possible Marijuana Use by Drivers
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 21, 2021
The CDC began with a discussion of the impact that THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) has on users. THC is the psychoactive compound that affects parts of the brain that control movements, balance, coordination, memory, and judgment. Engage a Medical Review Officer to review and interpret THC drug tests.
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Buying Cannabis in Bangkok, Thailand
Otherside Farms
DECEMBER 6, 2022
THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is still illegal. Recreational marijuana is still a grey area as the Cannabis and Hemp Bill that was introduced in June has still not completely passed, so there are a lot of regulatory loopholes for consumption and for recreational smoking. percent THC. What you can do. What you can’t do.
Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/14/20
NORML
MARCH 14, 2020
Legislation is pending, HCR 2045, that seeks to arbitrarily cap the potency of cannabis flowers at two percent THC. Send a message to your lawmakers in opposition to THC limits. Send a message to your lawmakers in opposition to THC limits. 4522 was approved by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on 3/9/20. AZ resident?
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Did New York really ban delta-8 THC?
SpeedWeed
JUNE 7, 2021
Just weeks after it legalized adult-use cannabis , New York has joined a growing number of states that are seeking limits or prohibitions on delta-8 THC, the intoxicating cannabinoid synthesized from hemp. New York officials will prohibit the in-state production of delta-8 THC products derived from hemp. I never signed on to D-8.
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Cannabis laws in Lithuania
The Cannigma
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Possession of small amounts of cannabis (for personal use) and personal consumption are typically classified as a misdemeanor , punishable by fines, community service, or “restriction of liberty.” THC or less. Possible penalties. Buying, growing, selling, or intent to sell the plant are criminal charges that can carry jail time.
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The Hazy Crazy Workplace Is Coming
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 31, 2022
For example, the new law permits an employer to implement a policy prohibiting cannabis possession, use, or other consumption by an employee, except for possession of medical marijuana by a qualifying patient under the same law. Effective July 1, 2022 , a whole new set of laws regarding cannabis and the workplace become effective.
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Is weed legal in Iceland?
The Cannigma
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
With only four hours of daylight during the winter and an average winter temperature of 0 degrees Celsius, one might deem Iceland a prime environment for cannabis and drug consumption. THC or less. Iceland’s THC limitation is on par with EU regulations, however a bit lower than the.3% 3% THC global standard.
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Should You Expect Leniency by Japanese Government in Cannabis Laws
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 21, 2021
However, when it comes to cannabis, they have one of the harshest policies. While many countries are legalizing the consumption of cannabis, Japan restricted their citizens, which led to an increase the cannabis-related arrest in 2018. In facet, Japan permits the sale and consumption of CBD.
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The Week in Weed: January 20, 2023
The Blunt Truth
JANUARY 20, 2023
Speaking of CBD, Google makes changes to its advertising policies. Would you like to stay in a hotel that allows cannabis consumption, including smoking? Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Maryland lawmakers make plans for an adult-use market.
A Guide to Choosing Cannabis Strains for Chronic Pain Relief
United Patients Group
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
The best cannabis strains for chronic pain relief are those that are high in both CBD and THC. CBD is the non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis with powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, while THC is the psychoactive component responsible for the plant’s euphoric effects.
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