Veriheal

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The New York State Department of Labor (DOL) announced Tuesday that New York employers cannot drug test most workers for marijuana. The new rule does not apply to employees required to be tested under federal and state law, such as commercial drivers who operate under the Department of Transportation.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 15, 2023

According to the DEA , if hemp or its derivatives contain levels of THC in excess of 0.3%, they are considered marijuana. The Controlled Substances Act (CSA), which outlaws marijuana, contains no specific mandate to test hemp products since hemp is not controlled. First, state law is also important to consider.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

This summer, the DOJ and the DEA sued the BCC because the BCC refused to comply with a DEA subpoena about the alleged extracurricular drug trafficking above. The BCC has refused to provide that information to the DEA. In the January subpoena (which is standard and boilerplate), the DEA wrote that “the information sought.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Medical marijuana will be on the ballot in Nebraska. Florida has legalized medical marijuana edibles. Governor Pete Ricketts recently declared that there is no such thing as medical marijuana. california.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

If it did, why didn’t it just legalize marijuana? Conflict preemption is a doctrine that finds a state law invalid if it contradicts federal law – i.e., when it is impossible to comply with both state and federal law. Imagine a state law that said you did not have to comply with a federal law.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

s marijuana legalization and regulation law, the company is also moving into products containing higher levels of THC under the Encore brand, while Bravo Botanicals will continue as its hemp products label. Law 360 (sub. hemp farmer sues state, police officer for raid based on false information. Law 360 (sub.

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United Patients Group

APRIL 3, 2023

CVS, Walgreens, etc) as medical marijuana. A recommendation from a physician is simply permission (‘recommendation’) for the patient to use cannabis, which can be obtained in any state where medical marijuana is legal. A cannabis recommendation is a recommendation from a physician to use medical marijuana.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The DOJ provides the example that “a marijuana-related business could be laundering proceeds from fentanyl sales on the side, or from marijuana sales conducted outside of the state regulatory framework”, and that the SAFE Banking Act, as written, wouldn’t allow law enforcement or prosecutors to do their jobs effectively.

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CannaMD

MAY 6, 2020

However, given rapidly evolving – and often complicated – laws surrounding medical marijuana, many patients feel overwhelmed. Is it okay to use legally purchased medical marijuana in states where it’s not legal? Can you use your medical marijuana card in different states? Possession Limit: 1 oz.

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MJ Business Attorneys

MAY 29, 2018

The decision in Murphy clarifies that not only does the anti-commandeering rule serve as a means to defend against Congress compelling states to enact legislation, but it also serves as a shield against Congress imposing prohibitions on the states preventing them from enacting new laws.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 27, 2021

Delta-8 THC, aka delta-8, the intoxicating cannabinoid synthesized from hemp, is making waves across the United States, and especially in states where marijuana remains illegal. That’s because delta-8 is derived from federally legal hemp, which by law contains less than 0.3% States already closing loopholes.

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CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Current Florida medical marijuana patient? Either way, it’s important you stay up to date with Florida’s rapidly evolving legal landscape: Can you use medical marijuana at work? Do different states recognize Florida medical cards? What law legalized medical marijuana in Florida? What about travel?

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

If it did, why didn’t it just legalize marijuana? Conflict preemption is a doctrine that finds a state law invalid if it contradicts federal law – i.e., when it is impossible to comply with both state and federal law. Imagine a state law that said you did not have to comply with a federal law.

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SMPL

AUGUST 14, 2019

The American Bar Association (ABA) adopted a resolution on Monday that calls on Congress to allow states to set their own marijuana policies and recommends rescheduling or descheduling cannabis under federal law. The report goes on to describe how its recommendations would help resolve some of these issues.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2021

Today, adult use of cannabis, which is classified as a Schedule 1 controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), is legal in 18 states, and the medical use of cannabis is legal in 37 states, though cannabis use remains illegal under federal law. Draft Bill Details.

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 4, 2021

Schedule I drugs like heroin, Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD), and ecstasy are strictly regulated by the Federal Government but Marijuana has be made an exception in some states. Marijuana is also classified as a Schedule I drug but it has been given the approval for medical and recreational at some state levels.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2022

What about state laws banning delta-8? The Ninth Circuit’s ruling does not change state laws that prohibit or otherwise regulate delta-8. The preemption language in the 2018 Farm Bill does not extend to state controlled substance laws. What about the DEA?

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 16, 2021

He owned and operated Eddy’s Medicinal Gardens and Multi-Denominational Chapel of Cannabis and Rastafari, which was raided by Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) officials on August 18, 2004—the 17th anniversary of which is just days away. We will not take money for marijuana. Sadly, the defense wasn’t enough. The presiding U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

The debate surrounding delta-8 THC and the proper regulation of intoxicating hemp products has accelerated greatly over the last several months, fueled by multiple court decisions, federal policy actions, and new state laws. The court first delved into the statutory definitions of hemp and marijuana. Distro, LLC , No.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 20, 2019

The Federal Air Surgeon’s office has received a number of inquiries about marijuana, due to the recent increase in the number of states around the country that have approved its use for medical and recreational purposes. Be aware that federal law — not state law — governs FAA medical and pilot certification.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 11, 2021

Back in August 2020, the Drug Enforcement Administration (the “DEA”) released its Interim Final Rule (the “ IFR” ) in which the agency stated, in part, that “[a]ll synthetically derived tetrahydrocannabinols remain schedule I controlled substances.” Other states fail to differentiate THC derived from hemp and marijuana.

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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. 1, Montana permits retail marijuana sales for adults 21 and older. Montana: As of Jan. Louisiana: As of Jan.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2022

“It was all quoted accurately and live—it was pressure from the Clinton camp PR team that the comments were supposed to be closed to the press—so we respected the writers request,” a Cannabis & Tech Today editor wrote to Marijuana Moment in a Twitter direct message. No press were authorized to attend this panel,” she said. “We

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

HHS officially recommended that marijuana be rescheduled from Schedule I to Schedule III of the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Schedule III is not a free-for-all Schedule III controlled substances are classified by the DEA as drugs with low to moderate potential for physical and psychological dependence.

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Marijuana Seeds NL

APRIL 29, 2021

Instead of bans, some states like Florida are deriving their own legal framework for the future of delta-8 THC use. Considering retail sales of delta 8 flower and goods was $10 million in 2020 - it’s a topic states and producers will need to sort out. This may be one reason why the DEA took some federal action in August of 2020.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

This would, as the letter to Garland says, “decriminalize” marijuana. For the purpose of the CSA, the Attorney General delegates its power to the DEA and the HHS delegates its power to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). the move and vowed to uphold California state law with regards to marijuana. criticized

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 30, 2020

Many state law enforcement agencies simply mistook hemp for an illegal controlled substance. Here’s a good example: New York law enforcement apparently arrested and charged a person transporting hemp that they thought was illegal cannabis (apparently the company is now suing).

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2019

To expand the number of manufacturers, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) submitted a notice in the Federal Register on August 11, 2016, soliciting applications for licenses to manufacture marijuana for research purposes. However, over two years have passed without any new schedule I marijuana manufacturer registrations.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 3, 2021

Few state laws specifically address delta-8 THC at this time. Most state laws that pertain to marijuana or cannabis use language that covers marijuana, cannabis, THC, CBD, or delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol. There are 11 states where delta-8 is believed to be illegal according to state law.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Especially after passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, which clarifies and affirms that hemp – including hemp-derived cannabinoids are lawful — there is confusion as to why edible CBD products would be the subject of enforcement actions and why state and local health departments would even care in the first place.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

To a large extent legalization of adult-use cannabis, including New York’s passage of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act of 2021 (MRTA), has eclipsed other developments in the cannabis sector over the past year. The 2018 Farm Bill carved “hemp” and its derivates from the definition of marijuana in the CSA.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

From the Fair Labor Standards Act to the STATES Act , our articles run the gamut. Not long ago we wrote about a decision by the Second Circuit that may force the DEA to re- or deschedule marijuana after writing about the lawsuit when it was first filed last year. The ruling is Albuquerque Public Schools v. Sledge , Civ.

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MedicalJane

JUNE 29, 2018

At the time of this article’s publishing, thirty states and the District of Columbia have enacted legislation permitting use of medical cannabis. Of those, nine states and DC have went a step further and legalized marijuana for all adults 21 and over. State laws will set the guidelines for qualifying a practitioner.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. SB 315 may have another chance this year but has come with some controversy.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 26, 2021

They contend that hemp farmers and processors wanting a truly legal pathway to participate in the Delta-8 market must convert hemp to CBD, then sell the CBD to state-licensed marijuana companies to produce and distribute Delta-8 products through the existing regulated market. Is Delta-8 legal under state law?

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 19, 2021

Because it’s derived from federally legal hemp, THC-O products are becoming increasingly popular in the states where consumers don’t have access to legal, state-licensed delta-9 THC products. . THC-O didn’t appear on the DEA’s radar until nearly 30 years later. State laws and regulations scrambling to catch up.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JULY 6, 2021

As it stands, the legality of delta-8 in the United States is a bit complicated. Currently, there are not many state laws actually addressing delta-8 THC, leaving it in a sort of legal gray zone. states seem to consider delta-8 to be illegal. states seem to consider delta-8 to be illegal. Source: [link].

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