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Attorneys General Push for Marijuana Banking Reform

NORML

“First, threats to public safety caused by a cash-intensive business model, often the target of criminal activity, have intensified in the months since the pandemic began. Next, the presence of large cash transactions places law enforcement, tax regulators, consumers, and patients at heightened risk of exposure to the virus.

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New Legislation Introduced To Protect State-Legal Marijuana Programs

NORML

The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act essentially would give peace of mind to lawmakers, regulators, 149,000+ workers, and the millions of patients and consumers who are dependent on the normalization of lawful marijuana markets. To date, these statewide regulatory programs are operating largely as voters and politicians intended.

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NORML Issues Cannabis Policy Guidance For Lawmakers and Prosecutors For Protecting Public Health During COVID-19 Crisis

NORML

. “In this era of tremendous uncertainty, it is crucial that policymakers use every tool in their toolkit to promote public health and safety. By implementing these common-sense reforms, we can ensure a safer environment for those who work in this essential industry and those who they provide for,” said NORML’s Strekal.

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Australia Cannabis Q&A

Canna Law Blog

Importation, cultivation, production, and other activities conducted for medicinal and scientific purposes are lawful under federal Australian law when the necessary licenses and permits have been obtained. Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990 State and Territory Laws oversee advertising, distribution, and other local requirements.

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What Legal Cannabis May Look Like for Patients and Marijuana Users in Maryland

Peninsula Alternative Health

On November 8th, 2022, Maryland passed a new law legalizing recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and older, opening up a whole new industry for the state. Here is a closer look at what legal cannabis may look like for patients and marijuana users in the state of Maryland. This applies to both medical and adult-use cannabis.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22

NORML

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation into law this week permitting the production of industrial hemp in accordance with the new federal regulations. Legislation is pending, House Bill 2149, to amend the definition of “cannabis” under the 2010 voter-approved medical marijuana law. AZ resident? CA resident?

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Philadelphia’s Restrictions on Pre-Employment Marijuana Tests Become Effective January 1, 2022

The Blunt Truth

Nevada prohibits employers from taking adverse action against applicants who test positive for marijuana, with exceptions for, among other jobs, safety-sensitive positions and motor vehicle drivers who are subject to testing under state or federal law.

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