The Blunt Truth

MAY 21, 2019

The Illinois General Assembly has been working on a marijuana legalization bill this session. Across the country, states are moving to legalize medical and recreational marijuana. Illinois is taking the route of full legalization of recreational marijuana. Bills are pending in the House and Senate.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2022

The state wanted to bring in revenue with marijuana licenses, and now, we have this problem.”. The nation’s most liberal state was the first to legalize medical marijuana in 1996, and since then, recreational use has become legal as well in all Western states.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2021

Interestingly, for those of certain legal history mindset, Gonzales itself had relied upon the famous WWII-era case Wickard v. The Department of Justice has repeatedly issued memos changing its policies regarding federal enforcement against state-legal cannabis.

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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

MARCH 8, 2022

The latest Gallup poll shows that 68% of Americans support cannabis legalization. As a result, other employers may be pondering whether to change their approach to an increasingly popular drug that is legal for medicinal or recreational use in most states. However, the decision may not be so easy. Conclusion.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 3, 2021

The battle over recreational cannabis is entering a new phase in Spain right now. Last week, the Supreme Court closed the loophole in federal law created by municipal officials in Barcelona, which allows the cannabis clubs a legal space in which to operate. Barcelona: A Split Between Federal and State Authorities.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 16, 2020

Summary of MMJ Legalization Efforts. Legalization Caused $130M Boost at Denver Hotels. Senate approved bill to fix glitches in state’s hemp law. Why 2020 legalization failed in the Sunshine State. Legal weed prices remain high, sending some back to illicit dealers. Senate Approves MMJ Bill.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 21, 2019

In a time where marijuana legalization is rapidly expanding, all employers should be reassessing their workplace drug testing policies to be sure they are in compliance with existing and soon to be effective state and local laws.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2022

Largely, hemp can be legally cultivated, processed and sold– but only for scientific, medicinal 2 or food or industrial purposes 3. Applicable law: The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 19852 (NDPS), Drugs and Cosmetics Act,1940 (DCA), excise laws and cannabis specific state laws apply.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 27, 2021

Now, the business has reached an official agreement with the UFCW that will provide a legal union option for the company’s workers. “[The] In the past, this has kept businesses from being able to make such a move because of the federal illegality of cannabis and the disconnect between different state laws. View original article.

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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. What Is A Dispensary?

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The Cannigma

MARCH 25, 2021

Federal cannabis prohibition and a culture of law enforcement antagonism has cut off access to medical marijuana for prisons, including in states where it is legal — and even long after inmates leave the prison walls. Marijuana is currently legal for medical use in 37 states.

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The Joint Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2020

According to Gallup, 66% of Americans favor legalizing cannabis – a far cry from 12% back in 1969. Federal and State Laws on Drug Test. Marijuana remains classified as a Schedule I drug and is prohibited under federal law. Legal Liability. Why Marijuana Remains Unacceptable in Companies.

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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. What Is A Dispensary?

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2019

Just to digress for those that may have never seen a rigorous history, medical cannabis in California was legalized in 1996 with the passage of Proposition 215 [1]. The population of California received the ability to legally purchase cannabis for recreational or “adult-use” rather than be restricted to “medical use”.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 22, 2024

These tasty options not only cater to diverse taste preferences but also exemplify the creativity and innovation within the edibles market, providing consumers with a flavorful and enjoyable means of exploring the recreational and medicinal benefits of THC. states, and regulations are subject to change.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

I am a legal Florida medical marijuana patient since January 2017, as well as a traveling medical cannabis writer, patient educator and vocal advocate. Trulieve was the first dispensary to be issued a license by the state as noted in this July 20, 2016 article: Florida’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Ready To Hit Market.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 12, 2021

I have a long history working in similar environments in the cannabis and the spirits industry during my time with Aphria (now Tilray) and Diageo. Most recently, Eula served as a member of the board of directors and Chairman of the Audit Committee for Harvest Health & Recreation Inc. Today, Celsius is valued at greater than $7.2

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

First, Proposition 64 (“Prop 64”) is a California Voter Initiative decided in 2016 that legalized marijuana in certain capacities. 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 grams of marijuana. [iv]. set forth in H&S 11362.45

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 12, 2022

In part due to federal prohibition, state medical marijuana laws prompted an array of interesting and intricate legal questions. Some issues concerned the reach of federal law after state reforms. Could doctors be punished by federal authorities for recommending marijuana to patients consistent with state law?

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 7, 2021

Good on you guys for doing that and having some forward thinking towards processing out of state hemp.Kind of along that same thought process I wanted to ask, right now, hemp is currently allowed in Alabama, but if cannabis was legal, is that something that you guys would be interested in pursuing and adding onto to your existing crops?

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

A group representing cannabis businesses and activists is calling on the governors of four western states to explore receiving federal approval for interstate trade in cannabis, a move that could help set the stage for the eventual national legalization of cannabis. . Read full report at. Here is their letter.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 10, 2022

. “In addition to the expected near-term growth from this expansion, we believe existing medical markets in the EU, and elsewhere, are a pathway to participating in much larger legal recreational cannabis opportunities as these markets develop.” million square foot greenhouse facility, Delta 2.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2019

They may prove vast, impacting not only Florida’s system, but other state regulatory structures throughout the country. Current medical dispensaries pretty much already have everything needed in place to sell recreational cannabis. With 10,000 new patients signing up each month, there’s a cannabis land rush in Florida right now.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 25, 2019

At the present time, state medical and recreational legalization have no impact on federal drug control laws. Although many states have chosen to legalize medical marijuana and four have legalized recreational use, such state actions continue to conflict with federal law.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 17, 2019

As more countries legalize or decriminalize the cultivation, manufacture, sale, and use of cannabis, companies across a variety of industries are looking for opportunities to capitalize on this emerging market. Colorado has legalized both recreational and medical use of cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Senator Leahy said: “These bills make important investments in our nation’s infrastructure, our environment, and the middle class, including historic increases to promote affordable housing, educate our nation’s children, combat climate change, and improve healthcare. Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, 2022. Monday, Oct.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 22, 2021

A bipartisan group of twenty-one state governors sent a letter to congressional leaders on Monday urging lawmakers to support a bill that would allow legal cannabis businesses to have access to traditional banking services. Green Wave Of Legalization Continues Beyond the SAFE Banking Act. states, four U.S. Democratic Gov.

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