The Blunt Truth

JULY 20, 2021

The decisions serve as important reminders to employers to ensure their drug testing policies and practices can withstand scrutiny in any jurisdiction. A requirement that employers establish an awareness program to inform employees of the dangers of drugs and alcohol in the workplace. Iowa’s drug testing statute. In Dix, et al.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

We’ll also explore patient rights and responsibilities within Missouri’s MMJ program and the availability of legal assistance for MMJ patients. Missouri MMJ Patient Rights Missouri’s MMJ program grants certain rights to registered patients. Image by viciousartstudios from Pixabay.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 22, 2022

Employers can maintain a reasonable drug-free workplace policy that: Requires post-accident or reasonable suspicion drug testing of all employees or random drug testing of safety-sensitive workers; Is necessary to comply with federal law or a federal contract or funding agreement, if applicable to the employer; or.

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MJ Business Attorneys

APRIL 29, 2019

There is no data showing that there are pervasive health or safety issues in the cannabis industry. The cannabis industry is heavily regulated and the testing programs are unlike the public safety regulations for any commodity in the world. In Colorado, forced unionization is not allowed.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2022

The 2022-23 budget and accompanying tax reform bill will provide significant and immediate relief to cannabis businesses, support equity operators, strengthen enforcement tools against illegal cannabis operators, and protect youth, environmental, and public safety programs funding. Protecting consumers and the environment.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

Legalization and Regulation of Medical Marijuana The journey of legalizing and regulating medical marijuana in the US reflects a nuanced interplay of federal and state policies. Various approaches, from strict medical programs to comprehensive recreational markets, highlight the diverse strategies adopted by states.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2021

The decisions serve as important reminders to employers to ensure their drug testing policies and practices can withstand scrutiny in any jurisdiction. A requirement that employers establish an awareness program to inform employees of the dangers of drugs and alcohol in the workplace. Iowa’s drug testing statute. In Dix, et al.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 20, 2024

Many dispensaries also offer additional services such as educational resources, patient consultations, and ongoing support programs to address patient concerns and enhance their overall treatment experience. Stay informed about these updates to maximize the benefits of Maryland’s medical cannabis program.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

The position provides daily oversight of complaints of product safety issues, non-compliance, and patient safety issues, qualified personnel registration, as well as application and renewal process for all licenses issued by the Commission. Monitor and evaluate performance of the program area and subordinate staff.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 15, 2022

The state has introduced a new program to compensate Maine cities and towns for costs they incur when opting to permit recreational, adult-use cannabis businesses. The Office of Cannabis Policy last week announced the launch of an online portal Maine municipalities can use to obtain reimbursement for up to $20,000 of those costs.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Now, findings from a recent research study —published in the February 2022 volume of the International Journal of Drug Policy—support the theory. Moreover, in some cases, legalization may contribute to an environment that positively affects police officers’ performance in solving serious crimes.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2022

Although currently unfunded, the Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022 will prohibit employers from taking adverse action against employees or applicants based on their use of cannabis, their status as a medical cannabis program patient, or their failed marijuana drug test without additional indicia of impairment.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

Employers can maintain a reasonable drug-free workplace policy that: Requires post-accident or reasonable suspicion drug testing of all employees or random drug testing of safety-sensitive workers; Is necessary to comply with federal law or a federal contract or funding agreement, if applicable to the employer; or.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

The position provides daily oversight of complaints of product safety issues, non-compliance, and patient safety issues, qualified personnel registration, as well as application and renewal process for all licenses issued by the Commission. Monitor and evaluate performance of the program area and subordinate staff.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 14, 2021

This honor is part of a financial services certification program overseen by the Policy Center for Public Health & Safety (PH&S) in collaboration with state attorneys general. SOURCE Policy Center for Public Health and Safety. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. , Dec.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2022

Under the Act, employers cannot refuse to hire, terminate, suspend, fail to promote, demote, or otherwise penalize an applicant or employee (including unpaid interns) because of: their cannabis use, their status as a medical cannabis program patient, or. What is the “Safety-Sensitive” Position Exception Under the Act?

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 4, 2022

DCC develops and implements progressive cannabis policies with robust protections for public health, safety and the environment. DCC was recently formed by merging the three state cannabis programs.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

The position provides daily oversight of complaints of product safety issues, non-compliance, and patient safety issues, qualified personnel registration, as well as application and renewal process for all licenses issued by the Commission. Monitor and evaluate performance of the program area and subordinate staff.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

million allocation to establish a cannabis local jurisdiction retail access grant program. The DCC develops and implements progressive cannabis policies with robust protections for public health, safety, and the environment. Gavin Newsom’s May Revision Budget Proposal includes a one-time $20.5

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The Joint Blog

JANUARY 15, 2019

The most essential component in creating a stable business environment to meet consumer demand is certainty, and that is what states and businesses would have with Congressman Correa’s legislation to protect state-lawful programs from potential rouge US Attorneys under a Department of Justice likely to be led by known drug warrior William Barr.

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Veriheal

APRIL 14, 2022

Prior to the decree’s publication, France had already been busy importing cannabis products for its medical cannabis pilot program. The development of a medically-authorized supply chain will be overseen by the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM). According to Statista, 1.5

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Since its passing in 2016, Prop 64 has earmarked its entire cannabis industry tax revenue, minus regulatory costs, to supporting public health, repairing the environment, and bettering public safety. 20 percent to public safety initiatives. million in grants to support public health and safety initiatives.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) released guidelines and application requirements last week for a $100 million local jurisdiction grant program, according to an agency press release. The program was proposed by Gov. Department of Cannabis Control Announces $100 Million Local Jurisdiction Assistance Grant Program.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

The position provides daily oversight of complaints of product safety issues, non-compliance, and patient safety issues, qualified personnel registration, as well as application and renewal process for all licenses issued by the Commission. Monitor and evaluate performance of the program area and subordinate staff.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 27, 2019

The private research university in Worcester will begin offering the program in the fall. Regulatory models, health and public safety concerns and stakeholder education and enforcement are the three online, seven-week courses to be offered for the certificate that will take two semesters to complete. Press Release. June 10, 2019. .

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NORML

MAY 24, 2019

At the same time, the bill would redirect tax revenue from a legal industry towards various programs that redress harms from the War on Drugs, while also increasing and improving public education and treatment programs geared towards responsible use, reducing overdoses, and saving lives.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 2, 2019

Developing a regulatory environment for a new industry takes time and requires patience. The County Board of Supervisors adopts policies and regulations through a robust public process open to all stakeholders – none more so than the cannabis ordinance with more than 30 public meetings with many hours of public comment.We

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Emergency regulations for the equity license fee waiver program were approved today. These regulations implement Senate Bill (SB) 166 , signed into law on September 23, 2021, which outlined broad criteria for the waivers and mandated that DCC have a fee waiver program in place by January 1, 2022. SACRAMENTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 29, 2019

Prior to opening her own firm, she was appointed as Senior Policy Advisor at the Bureau of Medical Cannabis Regulation, where she developed regulations and negotiated with stakeholders regarding the implementation of the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MCRSA).

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2021

In addition, the Associate Enforcement Counsel will assist in developing policies and proposing revisions to comply with legislative and regulatory changes with a focus on compliance and enforcement matters. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. 94G, M.G.L. 94G, M.G.L. Perform related duties as assigned.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 30, 2020

In an open letter , a coalition of more than 30 licensed cannabis operators and pending applicants stress the benefits of allowing adult sales to resume in a highly regulated environment. “We fully share the governor’s concern for the health and safety of Commonwealth residents,” the letter reads.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JULY 18, 2019

New Jersey recently responded to public demand to revise and expand its medical marijuana program to address issues such as supply scarcity, employment and hiring concerns, and geographic access problems. Ability to meet the overall health needs of qualified patients and safety of the public. authorizes home delivery to patients.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

In addition, the Associate Enforcement Counsel will assist in developing policies and proposing revisions to comply with legislative and regulatory changes with a focus on compliance and enforcement matters. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. 94G, M.G.L. 94G, M.G.L. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 25, 2021

Executive Director of the Criminal Justice Policy Foundation told The Cannigma during a Zoom call this week. “A Legalization “reduces the footprint for the law environment to impact and traumatize people,” Goldstein added, and can stop police from having a role in affecting individuals’ healthcare. (Rebekah Zemansky/Shutterstock). “At

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2019

New Jersey recently responded to public demand to revise and expand its medical marijuana program to address issues such as supply scarcity, employment and hiring concerns, and geographic access problems. Ability to meet the overall health needs of qualified patients and safety of the public. authorizes home delivery to patients.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

And so in 2010, it became the contractor in Colorado to provide the track and trace solutions, to monitor every cannabis plant and all the packages that were created from that in that particular regulated environment. And I’m curious, how do state policies impact that? For one, state policy on this still remains really dynamic.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

” At a more local level, the decriminalization policy in Dayton, Ohio went into effect this week. And Denver, Colorado’s mayor and district attorney launched a new program seeking to help those convicted of certain marijuana offenses expunge their records. HI resident? The bill now goes to the Rules Committee. MO resident?

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