The Blunt Truth

JUNE 13, 2019

Pritzker is expected to sign a comprehensive recreational cannabis bill. Across the country, states are moving to legalize medical and recreational cannabis. In states that legalize recreational cannabis, employers and drug testing services have seen significant increases in positivity rates for cannabis metabolites.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 23, 2022

Attorney General Merrick Garland indicated recently that he did not view prosecution of low-level, nonviolent marijuana offenses as the best use of the agency’s time, regardless of state law. The Minnesota Supreme Court had ruled that the Controlled Substances Act preempts state law on the issue. supreme court.

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CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

What law legalized medical marijuana in Florida? How does Florida law define medical marijuana? SHORT ANSWER: Low-THC cannabis , defined by Florida law, only contains 8% or less THC and more than 10% CBD. Mail from a federal, state, county, or municipal government agency, not more than 2 months old.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2022

As our firm’s prior information memos on cannabis have shown 1 , the legalization of marijuana for recreational or medical use in states still poses legal issues in higher education due to marijuana’s illegality under federal law. This memo highlights those issues for higher education lawyers who advise medical facilities.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 5, 2022

Law enforcement officers are carrying out raids in Topeka on shops selling cannabis products. The raids also frustrate advocates because some cannabis products already count as legal under state law. Kansas law allows products with very small amounts of it. KCUR public radio has the story. of the delta-8 THC variety.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. CA DOJ Medical Cannabis Rule Summary -The 16-page document from Attorney General Xavier Becerra’s office is “a good, solid first step” for enforcement, Kazan said. It spells out what is and what isn’t lawful grow.“I We are going to have quite a bit to say about the document…as a start….

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

The police chief of Fairfield Bay (Van Buren County) formed a committee this week to oppose the legalization of recreational marijuana in Arkansas. The group is attempting to intervene in a Supreme Court battle that will determine whether votes should be counted on the matter this November, according to court records and filing documents. .

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Medical cannabis is legal in 37 states, including our nation’s capital, Washington, DC. Nineteen states have legalized recreational or adult-use cannabis. Just because medical cannabis and recreational cannabis are legal in so many places doesn’t mean that the programs are uniform across the country.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 31, 2019

Network of Trial Law Firms – July 29, 2019. Over the last several years, attitudes towards marijuana use have rapidly changed in the United States. 1] As of the date of this article, thirty-three states and Washington D.C. have legalized medical marijuana use, and 11 states have legalized recreational marijuana use. [2].

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The evolving landscape of medical marijuana laws in the United States has seen varying degrees of acceptance and implementation across different states. In Texas, a traditionally conservative state, the journey toward embracing medical marijuana has been marked by legal nuances and ongoing discussions.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 6, 2021

Recently, when dismissing a job-applicant’s disability discrimination claims brought under California state law, the U.S. This is true even though California has legalized marijuana for both recreational and medical purposes. District Court for the Central District of California issued two welcome reminders to employers.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 21, 2021

It is a provision included in the ballot measure that voters in the state last year legalized recreational pot use for adults. What that means in practice: Arizona’s Department of Health Services will award 26 dispensary licenses to individuals from those communities particularly affected by long standing anti-pot laws. .

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The Act legalized the use of recreational marijuana for adults over the age of 21 as a matter of state law, but created many obstacles and uncertainties for employers seeking to maintain a drug-free workplace. Employers are advised to reach out to legal counsel for guidance in navigating this evolving area of law.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

Further, does the permissive Connecticut state law conflict with the federal law which makes it a federal crime to use, possess, or distribute marijuana, when it prohibits employers from discriminating against authorized persons who use medicinal marijuana outside of the workplace. 21a–408 et seq., Conclusion.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 8, 2020

As employers are becoming increasingly concerned about marijuana use in states with recreational or medical marijuana laws, the decision serves as a reminder to employers to develop a process for making and defending a reasonable suspicion determination (including manager and supervisor training and objective and clear documentation).

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United Patients Group

APRIL 3, 2023

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. Although both are legal under state law, there are currently 29 states with legislation allowing for medical cannabis and the District of Columbia.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Based on the latest analysis of municipal cannabis ordinances , almost 71% of towns across the Garden State have outlawed adult-use cannabis retail sales. In order to carry out their investigation, analysts assessed municipal documents and public notices from 551 of the 565 municipalities scattered around the state.

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PrestoDoctor

MAY 30, 2023

While several states have legalized medical marijuana, the federal government still classifies marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance. According to federal law, the use or possession of marijuana is illegal. This is regardless of whether it is for medical or recreational purposes. At PrestoDoctor, flexibility is key.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

First introduced in both chambers of Congress in 2017, re-introduced in the House in March of 2019, and amended this past June, the SAFE Banking Act has garnered bipartisan support as a necessary solution to the dilemma created by conflicting federal and state cannabis law regimes, particularly as it relates to financial service providers.

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PrestoDoctor

MAY 30, 2023

While several states have legalized medical marijuana, the federal government still classifies marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance. According to federal law, the use or possession of marijuana is illegal. This is regardless of whether it is for medical or recreational purposes. At PrestoDoctor, flexibility is key.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Here’s a rundown of the details based on the draft legislation and summary documents obtained by Marijuana Moment: . Revenue would support grant programs for community reentry, law enforcement and Small Business Administration (SBA) aid for newly licensed businesses. -As percent excise tax would be imposed on cannabis sales.

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

California Medical Marijuana Laws Understanding California’s medical marijuana laws is essential for every prospective MMJ patient. The Compassionate Use Act of 1996, also known as Proposition 215, was the first step towards legalizing medical marijuana in the state. Can I Use My Out-of-State MMJ Card in California?

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 1, 2019

As of October 21, 33 states and the District of Columbia have allowed the use of medical marijuana. In addition, recreational marijuana is legalized in 10 states and the District of Columbia (see Exhibit 1 for details). Despite legalization in the majority of states, however, federal law (i.e.,

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PrestoDoctor

JUNE 16, 2023

A dispensary is a state licensed retail store where you can legally purchase cannabis for medicinal or recreational use (in some states). Dispensaries are regulated by state laws and are required to follow strict guidelines for the sale and distribution of cannabis products.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

Notoriously, tech giants like Instagram and Facebook would take down cannabis-related ad content for violating site terms and conditions around the promotion of illegal substances and recreational drugs. Provide supply chain documentation for all products. And any product containing more than.3% 3% THC (i.e.,

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Ortiz y Pino told other Senate members that the bill is an attempt to “plug the hole” that was created in a bill he sponsored last year that was signed into law. Rodriguez is an Arizona resident, but according to court documents owns a home and vehicle in New Mexico. But Candelaria said the state should not be so worried about the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Beyond Pesticides , October 8, 2019) As medicinal and recreational marijuana continue to be legalized in a growing number of states, concerns about the safety of the burgeoning industry—how the substance is grown, harvested, processed, distributed, sold, and used—have emerged. Here’s their blog post of 8 October.

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MJ Business Attorneys

MAY 23, 2018

In the eight states that allow recreational marijuana use, and over two dozen states that authorize medical marijuana use, state and federal law are conflicting. ” If one were to screen the text of the Constitution, nowhere in that document would one find a controlled substance mentioned.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2022

Thirty-nine states allow the use of medical marijuana, while 18 states and the District of Columbia permit both medical and recreational marijuana. 1 Despite what would appear to be increasingly lawful access to cannabis, it is still classified by U.S. Federal Laws Restricting Controlled Substances on Campus.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2021

Federal Laws The concepts of “medical cannabis” and “recreational cannabis” do not exist under U.S. federal law. federal law, a Schedule I drug or substance has a high potential for abuse, no accepted medical use in the United States , and a lack of safety for the use of the drug under medical supervision.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2019

Pritzker signed into law the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (aka the Cannabis Act), which is set to go into effect on January 1, 2020, joining 10 states (Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington), and the District of Columbia in legalizing recreational use of marijuana.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

But having medical marijuana in your car means that you must take specific actions and precautions in order to stay on the right side of the law. Even in legal MMJ and recreational cannabis states, there are specific rules you need to follow when carrying marijuana products in your car. Are each state’s MMJ laws the same ?

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 17, 2020

Federalism and the current conflict between federal and state law. As of October 16, 2019, 34 states have legalized the medical the use of marijuana. Thirteen additional states have legalized the medical use of low THC marijuana. Also, eleven states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 14, 2021

The legal procedure, known as a receivership, is a key option for struggling cannabis companies in Nevada and perhaps other states that can’t turn to federal bankruptcy court because marijuana remains illegal under U.S. According to court documents, the approved bids were: Desert Evolution submitted a bid of $11.9

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Puff Puff Post

OCTOBER 24, 2019

. — Colleges are becoming a battleground in the conflict between federal and state marijuana laws as students who use medical pot challenge decades-old campus drug policies. In states where medical marijuana is legal , students disciplined for using it are taking their schools to court. Thirty-three states and Washington, D.C.,

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2019

As a corporate and transactional attorney focused mostly on cannabis, I see my fair share of financing documents and transactions involving cannabis operators. My usual answer is “yes, if the security agreement will be/should be upheld pursuant to the state laws in which the loan was made or where the cannabis business operates.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 21, 2019

King was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. laws of the 20 th century, the Civil Rights Act of 1964. When it comes to cannabis, however, it is sometimes difficult to separate law and policy.

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