The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

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. A bill to allow possession and home cultivation cleared the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee. See her statement here.

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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.

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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. According to recent data from the Drug Enforcement Administration , however, in 2021, federal law enforcement agents seized over 5.5

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Veriheal

APRIL 17, 2025

The legalization of weed for adults 21 and over has opened the floodgates, prompting 24 states to establish their own recreational, adult-use laws. Groups like SAM claim to work in the interest of public health and safety first and foremost, perhaps to distance themselves from the prejudicial roots of anti-legalization in the past.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

In a historical move, South Dakota became the first-ever state to legalize cannabis for BOTH recreational and medical use in one fail swoop. Virginia Wants to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Use. Virginia recently decriminalized small possession and legalized cannabis for medicinal use. . Unless it’s Virginia…. And lastly, .

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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.”. Read full story.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

DECEMBER 18, 2020

In Arizona, this took the form of Proposition 207, which would legalize recreational marijuana for adults in the state. Proposition 207 in Arizona legalizes recreational marijuana use for adults over the age of 21, allowing for legal possession up to one ounce. Work may also be off-limits in terms of recreational marijuana use.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2019

OLCC Provides Oregon Legislature with Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Study. . Portland, OR — Today the Oregon Liquor Control Commission provided the Oregon Legislative Assembly with the 2019 Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Legislative Report required by ORS 475B.548. January 31, 2019.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2021

Through the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act recently signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York legalized recreational cannabis use by adults over the age of 21. DHC’s experience representing clients in highly regulated industries allows us to assist clients in the cannabis space as they navigate the complexities of these regulations.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 5, 2019

Pennsylvania Code Title 28, Chapter 25 — the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act — includes “marihuana” among the Schedule I controlled substances, which have “a high potential for abuse; no currently accepted medical use in the United States; and a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.”.

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Veriheal

MARCH 30, 2022

In January, Thailand went down in history as the first Asian nation to decriminalize recreational cannabis. We love and support Brittney and at this time our main concern is her safety, physical and mental health, and her safe return home.” Canada and Mexico have both moved forward with federal cannabis legalization.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

As we previously reported , on February 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed three separate cannabis reform bills into law ( NJ A21 , NJ A 1897 , and NJ A5342/NJ S3454 ), formally legalizing the use and possession of recreational marijuana in the Garden State. Connecticut.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 21, 2022

There are now several pending Congressional Bills related to cannabis including decriminalization and rescheduling of the drug. Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and Tribal nations have recreational marijuana laws with many other states exploring recreational marijuana for 2022.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In all other states and territories, personal cultivation and recreational use remain criminal offenses or subject to fines. Some key examples: United States Started with state-level medical cannabis, later expanded to state-by-state recreational markets. However, selling, supplying, or sharing cannabis remains illegal.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Advocates claim that legalizing decreases crime rates, lowers criminal justice expenses, improves public health, generates tax revenue, enhances traffic safety, and promotes the economy. . Marijuana usage did not alter as a result of the first wave of decriminalization in the 1970s.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

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. In California, all county District Attorney’s Offices are required to implement AB 1793 by July 1, 2020.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 6, 2021

Cannabix is developing Marijuana Breathalyzer devices to give law enforcement and employers a tool to enhance public safety. related to cannabis use and Cannabix Technologies is at the forefront of developing the tools to aid public safety and create more relevant and fairer cannabis testing technology,” stated CEO Rav Mlait.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 9, 2021

Not only are more and more jurisdictions decriminalizing the use of psychedelics for recreational purposes, but it appears that psychedelic substances are the new horizon for the treatment of severe psychological disorders and other ailments. Published Via JD Supra. The state of the law on psychedelic substances is in flux.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 31, 2021

Carried out in May and April, the survey polled 167 cannabis users – half male and half female – to gauge their thoughts and behaviors regarding medical and recreational cannabis. Part of the problem may lie with the medical establishment, and the lack or scarcity of cannabis studies in medical school curriculum.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Also, the French National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products has concluded that it would be “appropriate to authorize the use of therapeutic cannabis… in certain clinical situations.” Countries Where Recreational Marijuana Is Legal. Some countries have fully legalized recreational marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2022

On April 21, 2022, a day after 4/20, New Jersey became the last state to legalize recreational marijuana sales. Because recreational marijuana is being legalized state by state, the issue of where weed is legal may be one that some people struggle to answer. Adult Recreational Marijuana Use Is Legal In These States.

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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recreational Use and Possession Limits As of 2023, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Texas. It’s important to note that Texas has not decriminalized marijuana, so any possession or selling cannabis is still treated as a criminal offense. Keep in mind that smokable cannabis is not sold in Texas.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 10, 2021

The Traffic Safety Culture Index is an annual survey with national scope and multiple measures relevant to driving after marijuana use. Drivers in states that legalized medical marijuana self-reported driving after marijuana use slightly more than drivers in states where both medical and recreational were illegal. Study sample.

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MassRoots

APRIL 30, 2020

Virginia has officially joined the ranks of progressive states that have elected to decriminalize the personal possession of cannabis. The committee will be made up of representatives from the departments of Agriculture and Forestry, Finance, Health and Human Resources, and Public Safety and Homeland Security.

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MJ Business Attorneys

OCTOBER 26, 2017

She came to the industry not from the recreational side, but as a mother seeking treatment for her child with epilepsy. The Department of Public Safety is required to issue at least three licenses to cultivators to begin producing medicine for a very small subset of children with intractable epilepsy by September 1.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 15, 2019

The Safe Cannabis Sales Act of 2019 builds on Initiative 71, which decriminalized marijuana usage in Washington, D.C., The slogan for #SafeCannabisDC is “Safety, Equity, Clarity.”. District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser is pushing for marijuana legalization. Courtesy Photo).

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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. Robert Szyba. Seyfarth Shaw LLP. [co-author: co-author: Sydney Jenkins]. million marijuana plants and conducted more than 6,600 marijuana related arrests.

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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. By Robert Szyba & Sydney Jenkins. July 18, 2022. million marijuana plants and conducted more than 6,600 marijuana related arrests.

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The Cannigma

MAY 30, 2023

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal Venezuela maintains a strict prohibition on cannabis. The government maintains a firm prohibitionist stance on cannabis, with no signs of considering legalization or decriminalization. The possession, cultivation, sale, and trafficking of cannabis are illegal under Venezuelan law.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Dan Laughlin, a Republican from Erie, “prioritizes safety, community reinvestment, social and economic equity, agriculture, and creates vital tax revenue streams for the Commonwealth,” according to a statement from Street’s office. The legislation from Democratic Sen. Sharif Street of Philadelphia and Sen.

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Otherside Farms

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Not only that, but recreational marijuana is also legal to use in 10 states. Because they could get into big trouble with the Compliance, Safety, and Accountability program. Weed Is Decriminalized in 15 States. Check this out: Weed is legally decriminalized in 15 states. Guess what? Even Washington D.C.

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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. Amazon.com Services, LLC, Case No.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 8, 2021

In a bold move that many did not see coming from the South, Virginia just officially passed legal, recreational cannabis. . In 2019, an attempt to legalize and decriminalize cannabis failed in the state. The bill passed thanks to support from the Democratic governor and legislature. Victory Over Opposition In Virginia.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 23, 2021

The USADA explains that marijuana is banned because it could pose a health and safety risk to athletes and that cannabis can be performance-enhancing for some. Let’s pass this bill, and let’s decriminalize marijuana, and let’s get our people to where they are not being afflicted by the cultural lag of the United States Congress,” he added.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 7, 2021

If this bill passes, it is expected to be backed by Mayor Jim Kenney, who has shown support of cannabis decriminalization. It would also exclude any job “in which the employee could significantly impact the health or safety of other employees or members of the public,” which could end up expanding to include many lines of work.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 22, 2021

A bill introduced this week in the North Carolina state legislature would seek to not only legalize cannabis possession, but also regulate a recreational cannabis industry. . A poll in February found that a majority of North Carolina adults —54 percent—supported legalizing recreational pot use.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Put in the simplest terms, Raybon says Proposition 64 decriminalized possession of cannabis (within the parameters of the law) in correctional institutions and Perry says it did not. 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 Conclusion.

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