article thumbnail

How public health policy influences cannabis consumer identity

The Cannigma

In fact, its history as a dangerous, illicit narcotic is dwarfed by its history as a medicine. The result is a muddying of the definition of medical cannabis use, as well as confusion among consumers themselves as to whether their use is medical.

Policy 96
article thumbnail

New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission Issues Guidance on “Workplace Impairment” Determinations

The Blunt Truth

In the Guidance, the Commission highlights the need for employers to “establish evidence-based protocols for documenting observed behavior and physical signs of impairment to develop reasonable suspicion, and then to utilize a drug test to verify whether or not an individual has used an impairing substance in recent history.”.

Policy 111
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

High Hopes on 4/20: The Current Status of Cannabis Laws in Texas

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

The state of Texas has a long history of regulating cannabis use. In recent years, most major cities in Texas have launched programs and adopted policies that reduce, or even eliminate, penalties for the possession of cannabis. [ii] Specifically, H.B. Specifically, H.B.

Law 74
article thumbnail

Cannabis omnibus reaches final stages

Illinois News Joint

Article 11 added the line: “The Department has the authority to adopt rules and policies prohibiting the use of pesticides during the flowering stage.” Last minute changes were made to clarify that “policies” are subject to rulemaking. Article 3 adds drive-through and curbside operations for Illinois dispensaries.

article thumbnail

Michigan Court of Appeals Orders Placement of Cannabis-Related City Charter Amendment on November 2023 Ballot

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

This is a very significant limitation because these ordinances lack any definition as to the application process and the regulation and licensure of these businesses. Michigan, like many other states, places significant authority with local municipalities when it comes to the licensure and regulation of adult-use marijuana businesses.

History 103
article thumbnail

Weekly Cannabis Roundup July 9

Veriheal

Sha’Carri was quoted in the media saying, “To hear that information come from a complete stranger, it was definitely triggering. It was definitely nerve-shocking.”. and that “ the criminalization and banning of cannabis is an instrument of racist and colonial policy.”.

Policy 52
article thumbnail

New Jersey Finally Legalized Cannabis. What’s Next for Equity in the State’s Industry?

SpeedWeed

When she worked in the fields of natural products and dietary supplements, policy attorney Amber Littlejohn started doing some work in the hemp and CBD space. Our leadership has done an extraordinary job of creating policies and building the reputation of the organization,” Littlejohn said of MCBA’s work.