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

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 188

Policy Advocacy Decriminalization Consumption 188

CannaMD

JUNE 2, 2020

A long-standing problem for medical marijuana patients across the nation is that while many states have loosened up restrictions on cannabis use, company policies on marijuana have remained mostly unchanged. CITIES WITH NEW MARIJUANA TESTING POLICIES. Exceptions were again made for safety-sensitive positions.

Marijuana 98

Marijuana Safety Policy Advocacy 98

The Blunt Truth

MARCH 8, 2021

New Jersey recently enacted a law permitting personal, nonmedical use of marijuana for individuals age 21 and over. Separate laws decriminalize marijuana and hashish possession and set out the penalties when individuals under age 21 use or possess marijuana or hashish. The law directly impacts employers in many ways.

Recreational 111

Recreational Law Marijuana Safety 111

NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform. IN resident? NH resident?

Legislation 244

Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 244

The Blunt Truth

JULY 18, 2022

One might think that the recent uptick in the legalization of recreational marijuana usage would correlate with a decline in the arrests and seizures related to the leafy-green. million marijuana plants and conducted more than 6,600 marijuana related arrests. billion, with states like Colorado and Oregon bringing in over $2.2

DEA 98

DEA Data Decriminalization Legalization 98

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Recreational marijuana use is legal under Nevada state law. But could recreational marijuana use jeopardize an employee’s employment? Nevada voters voted to legalize recreational marijuana use effective January 1, 2017. The law decriminalized recreational marijuana when used in compliance with Nevada law.

Recreational 52

Recreational Marijuana Decriminalization Policy 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

. – Today, ahead of the 50th anniversary—on June 17—of when President Richard Nixon declared the “war on drugs,” Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) and Cori Bush (D-MO) unveiled the Drug Policy Reform Act (DPRA), alongside the Drug Policy Alliance, which has been a strategic partner on the development of the legislation.

Decriminalization 78

Decriminalization Policy Research and Development Data 78

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Louis Board of Aldermen approved Board Bill 132 with 23 votes , essentially nullifying existing laws that criminalize small amounts of marijuana. “It has the buy-in from the public safety director. Louis for marijuana-related charges. ” Now the focus shifts to state policy.

Decriminalization 52

Decriminalization Policy Collective Safety 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 14, 2021

Prison inmates can’t legally possess marijuana under California’s law allowing recreational pot, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday in overturning a lower court that found prisoners could have the drug as long as they didn’t consume it. grams) of marijuana went against common sense. grams) of marijuana went against common sense.

Safety 111

Safety Decriminalization Policy Recreational 111

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

NORML

JANUARY 31, 2020

Advocacy groups including Kentucky’s chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (KY NORML), Kentuckians for Medical Marijuana (KY4MM) and Kentucky Cannabis Freedom Coalition (KCFC) organized advocacy day activities in Frankfort.

Advocacy 121

Advocacy Marijuana Legislation Events 121

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

Nevada law says an employer cannot terminate someone “because the employee engages in the lawful use in [Nevada] of any product outside the premises of the employer during the employee’s nonworking hours if that use does not adversely affect the employee’s ability to perform his or her job or the safety of other employees.”. Tae Phillips.

State Laws 98

State Laws Law Consumption Recreational 98

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

PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The state has some of the strictest laws regarding marijuana possession, with any amount considered illegal. It’s important to note that Texas has not decriminalized marijuana, so any possession or selling cannabis is still treated as a criminal offense. or less) and high levels of CBD.

Legalization 52

Legalization Dispensary Recreational Legislation 52

The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Because the state decriminalized recreational cannabis in 2017, the plaintiff argued that his employer could not terminate him for his off-duty use of the drug. He also sued for wrongful discharge.

Recreational 116

Recreational Law Decriminalization State Laws 116

NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

This week, members of the Morgantown, West Virginia city council approved an ordinance to allow police to issue $15 fines to those caught with up to 15 grams of marijuana instead of making an arrest. The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act (HR 3884 / S. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take. AL resident?

Legislation 239

Legislation Patients Decriminalization Access 239

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

The pilot program has cleared marijuana related jail convictions eligible for relief under Proposition 64. Proposition 64 declares the personal possession and use of marijuana as decriminalized. Under this proposition, adults 21 years of age and over may possess and grow specified amounts of marijuana for recreational use.

Marijuana 59

Marijuana Safety Decriminalization Recreational 59

MassRoots

APRIL 30, 2020

Virginia has officially joined the ranks of progressive states that have elected to decriminalize the personal possession of cannabis. Until now, a person caught with marijuana in Virginia could face up to 30-days in jail and a fine of up to $500. What amount of marijuana is legal to possess? More Than Just Decriminalization.

Legalization 52

Legalization Decriminalization Marijuana Legislation 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2022

One might think that the recent uptick in the legalization of recreational marijuana usage would correlate with a decline in the arrests and seizures related to the leafy-green. million marijuana plants and conducted more than 6,600 marijuana related arrests. billion, with states like Colorado and Oregon bringing in over $2.2

DEA 52

DEA Data Decriminalization Legalization 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2022

One might think that the recent uptick in the legalization of recreational marijuana usage would correlate with a decline in the arrests and seizures related to the leafy-green. million marijuana plants and conducted more than 6,600 marijuana related arrests. billion, with states like Colorado and Oregon bringing in over $2.2

DEA 52

DEA Data Decriminalization Legalization 52

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

JANUARY 25, 2020

This week, officials with the Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board issued their first-ever permits to retailers who wish to allow customers to consume cannabis on the premises. At a more local level, city council members in Springfield, Illinois approved the state’s first marijuana consumption space. Actions to Take.

Legislation 159

Legislation Decriminalization Safety Cultivation 159

NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Members of the Las Cruces, New Mexico City Council approved a resolution supporting statewide marijuana legalization, as the legislature considers proposals to regulate the substance in the state. Governor Lamont outlined funds within his 2021 budget proposal to prepare for the legalization and regulation of adult use marijuana in the state.

Legislation 183

Legislation Decriminalization Patients Access 183

NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

HR 420 (yes, you read that right): The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act would deschedule cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, thus permitting state governments to regulate these activities as they see fit. Another great way to stay up to date is Marijuana Moment’s daily newsletter, which you can subscribe to HERE.

Legislation 195

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 195

MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Which countries have been taking steps towards medical marijuana (MMJ) legalization that could potentially be finalized in 2021 or shortly after? This question is being asked by patients all over the world who would see a massive benefit in their quality of life if they could avail of medical marijuana treatment.

Legalization 52

Legalization Decriminalization Marijuana Epilepsy 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

The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. It was a busy week for the states, as Virginia moved towards decriminalization. The state House and Senate passed versions of a bill to decriminalize, which the governor is expected to sign.

Decriminalization 105

Decriminalization CBD Hemp Safety 105

Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Many cannabis advocates have pointed to cannabis decriminalization and legalization as a means of freeing up resources for handling more serious, violent crimes. Now, findings from a recent research study —published in the February 2022 volume of the International Journal of Drug Policy—support the theory. billion annually.

Legalization 138

Legalization Consumption Recreational Cannabis 138

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. Manor Township, Pennsylvania is considering a proposal that would decriminalize cannabis possession. John Fetterman, Lt.

Legislation 162

Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 162

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2022

This Map Shows Where You Can Obtain Legal Marijuana in the U.S. Marijuana legalization is spreading across the country. You can throw a stone and hit a news report about yet another state legalizing marijuana these days. Fortunately, we’ve created a marijuana map that reveals which states have legalized marijuana.

Dispensary 52

Dispensary Decriminalization Recreational Access 52

NORML

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act (HR 3884 / S. 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. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take.

Legislation 146

Legislation Decriminalization Patients Edibles 146

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2021

s Office’s 2018 en masse dismissal of 3,042 cases after the enactment of its “ Decline-to-Prosecute ” policy for marijuana possession and smoking. But Albany must not delay in implementing its promises to legalize marijuana in New York State. That undermines public safety. Today’s motion follows the D.A.’s

Decriminalization 95

Decriminalization Policy Safety Law 95

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

Like medical marijuana usage, with decriminalizing and more research showing psychedelics as a viable therapeutic alternative in treating depression, substance use disorders, and other mental illnesses, employers should expect to see more workplace issues like those involved in the lawsuit against Amazon.

Decriminalization 52

Decriminalization Collective Policy Conditions 52

NORML

MAY 24, 2019

Rochester-based organizations and community groups today released a new report that comprehensively outlines continued racial disparities in marijuana enforcement in the City of Rochester and Monroe County. District Attorneys in NYC, Syracuse, Albany, Buffalo, and Westchester, and more have said they should stop prosecuting these offenses.

Marijuana 103

Marijuana Education Advocacy Legislation 103

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 31, 2022

Yet when the interviewer suggested that Rodríguez Veve was “open to change,” the senator countered, “honestly … I do not see myself taking a position in support of marijuana legalization.” No one should be in jail for smoking marijuana–but neither should there be stores openly selling it.

Decriminalization 62

Decriminalization Consumption Cannabis Legalization 62

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. Another great way to stay up to date is Marijuana Moment’s daily newsletter, which you can subscribe to HERE.

Legislation 127

Legislation Clinical Trials Research and Development Access 127