Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 2, 2021

USDA’s Risk Management Agency is strengthening the hemp crop insurance policy by adding flexibilities around how producers work with processors as well as improving consistency with the most recent USDA hemp regulation. RMA revised the policy to add flexibility to the insurability requirements for hemp under contract. OTHER UPDATES.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 18, 2022

The history of the law surrounding this subject may offer insight. Nevertheless, the federal law and enforcement policy remained the same. On the federal level, however, enforcement efforts persist. In the early 20th century, marijuana was strictly regulated under the passing of the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937.

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DEA Data Decriminalization Legalization 98

Veriheal

OCTOBER 20, 2022

According to UC Berkeley’s Department of Environmental Science Policy and Management researchers, California’s cannabis crops are threatened by wildfires more than any other crop. . Fire history. Cannabis is one of the top five revenue-generating agricultural commodities across the state. Crown fire potential. Topography.

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Agriculture Research and Development Safety Cultivation 105

MassRoots

JANUARY 30, 2019

Taking the initiative to reform local cannabis policy from within, Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn J. These “common sense changes,” which are to be implemented immediately, also state that the quantity a person has will not matter, and neither will the person’s criminal history, as long as it is only for personal use.

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Marijuana Policy History Safety 111

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2021

The California legislation that would decriminalize some psychedelic substances under state law, Senate Bill 519, was approved in a 5-3 vote by the State Assembly’s Public Safety Committee in a June 29th hearing. This vote marks the bill’s first hearing in the Assembly after passing in a 21-16 vote by the State Senate on June 1.

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Decriminalization Legislation DEA Safety 105

Veriheal

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The incident marked the first recorded cannabis-related death in history. That is until the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) report on the incident hit the web earlier this week. Back in January, a Trulieve employee passed away after inhaling kief at a cultivation site.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

The Program Specialist 2 (Cannabis) positions will perform applicant and licensee inspection of physical facilities, adherence to program regulations, development of guidance documents and statement of findings and other duties ensuring licensees are complying with public health and safety best practices. of the NYS Civil Service Law.

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Programs Research and Development Seed-To-Sale Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

The 2018 Farm Bill amended the Controlled Substances Act to address how industrial hemp is to be defined and regulated at the federal level, and those modifications cleared the way for the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to offer policies for it. Learn more about crop insurance and the modern farm safety net at rma.usda.gov.

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Hemp Programs History Policy 59

MMJ Recs

MARCH 14, 2024

Moreover, dispensaries must implement robust security measures to prevent theft and ensure patient safety. Schedule an Appointment: Once identified, patients can schedule an appointment with a certified physician to discuss their medical history and symptoms.

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Dispensary Programs Legalization Marijuana 52

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 31, 2020

In Part 1 of this two-part series we discussed the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board’s (“LCB”) proposed rules stemming from SB 5318, which passed last year and forced the LCB to transition from an enforcement-first policy to a compliance-first policy when handling violations. Category II. Category III.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2022

The history of the law surrounding this subject may offer insight. Nevertheless, the federal law and enforcement policy remained the same. On the federal level, however, enforcement efforts persist. In the early 20th century, marijuana was strictly regulated under the passing of the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937.

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DEA Data Decriminalization Legalization 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2022

The history of the law surrounding this subject may offer insight. Nevertheless, the federal law and enforcement policy remained the same. On the federal level, however, enforcement efforts persist. In the early 20th century, marijuana was strictly regulated under the passing of the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937.

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DEA Data Decriminalization Legalization 52

The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Although permitted under state law, a Nevada employee may still face discipline under a company’s drug policy. The Court then reviewed the statute’s legislative history, which explained that the statute was modeled after an Arizona law that implied a cause of action. Nevada, like most states, has legalized cannabis for medicinal use.

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Law Cannabis Policy History 111

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2021

She held multiple positions in the Office of San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom from 2009 to 2010, including Budget Office Policy Assistant, Director of Scheduling and Deputy Board Liaison. Salama was Assistant Branch Chief of the California Department of Public Health’s Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch.

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Research and Development Compliance Compliance Food 105

MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2020

A person’s medical situation and history is their own business, and there are laws in place that protect the privacy and confidentiality of people’s medical records. However, certain jobs will want to know if you use medical marijuana because they have a legally protected policy of not hiring MMJ patients.

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Marijuana Treatment Safety Patients 52

Otherside Farms

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

In this article, we will explore the importance of security for cannabis dispensaries and the measures that can be taken to ensure the safety of both customers and employees. Security cameras can also be used to monitor employee behavior and ensure that company policies and procedures are being followed.

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Dispensary Compliance Compliance Events 94

NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Update : HB 1648 is scheduled for an executive session in the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on 1/28/20 at 10am.

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Legislation Decriminalization Safety Cultivation 164

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2022

In our last post 1 we spoke about the history, science and the regulator’s take on cannabis. And the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for food related use cases. Policy makers have a lot to consider. 19 July 2022. by Aparna Sridharan. Ikigai Law. Introduction. Where do we go from here?

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Medicine Hemp Compliance Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

A rational statewide drug policy requires that the coercive force of the criminal justice system be used constructively to influence far more people, numbering in the millions, than could ever be arrested, adjudicated, and sentenced.”. — Policy Recommendations. New Jersey spent $11.6 Executive Summary. “. billion to arrest people.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 22, 2022

The superior nutritional profile of hemp has long been known and hemp has a long history of use as animal feed prior to its prohibition. The hemp industry is at a critical point where we need regulators and policy makers to recognize the existing, well documented science surrounding the safety and efficacy around hemp ingredients for feed.

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Hemp Advocacy Research and Development Agriculture 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Despite this, the Home Office “fails to act, perpetuating what can be considered the worst research blackout in scientific history,” according to the Conservative Drug Policy Reform Group (CDPRG), of which Mr Blunt is chairman. The first part of their review was published in July and the second part of the work is now underway.

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Research and Development Clinical Trials Treatment History 52

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

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] Health & Safety Code § 487.001 et seq. [iv] Code § 169.001 et seq. [vi] vi] [link] [vii] Tex.

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Law Chronic Pain Conditions Medicine 74

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

With hemp already federally legal, a primary policy issue is how marijuana and hemp—two varieties of the cannabis plant—would be distinguished under a federal regulatory regime. We strongly encourage participation in this important opportunity to shape federal cannabis policy. Distinction between Cannabis and Hemp Under the CAOA.

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Hemp Law Seed-To-Sale Food 105

PrestoDoctor

JANUARY 30, 2024

These include genetics, family history of psychosis, pre-existing mental health conditions, and regular, heavy cannabis use. A family history of psychosis also adds to the risk. This research can inform future legislative decisions regarding cannabis regulation and help in implementing policies that prioritize public health and safety.

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Research and Development Treatment Conditions Education 52

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 23, 2020

In November 2019, LCB Policy and Rules coordinator Kathy Hoffman issued a paper (link provided by Cannabis Observer) on enforcement of marijuana regulations. weight by the Board; Allowed a licensee to correct violations unrelated to public health and safety within a reasonable amount of time.

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Compliance Compliance History Programs 90

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2021

variety of pre-employment check processes, such as: Satisfactory completion of an Australian Federal Police criminal history check, and where relevant a Working with Children and Vulnerable People Check. The division provides operational regulatory policy advice and specific support. health and safety of other persons.

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Environment Research and Development Safety Compliance 80

Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2019

.” This major public health issue is throwing into the spotlight the disappointing failure of the federal government to get on the right side of history when it comes to cannabis legalization. In turn, some unhealthy/dangerous additives and ingredients may be making their way even into licensed cannabis products depending on the state.

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Vaping Business Terpenes Safety 68

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

The training manual must include, at a minimum: worker guidelines and security, operating, and safety procedures; information about all types of cannabis products the dispensary sells or plans to sell; customer privacy and confidentiality requirements; and. alcohol-free, drug-free, and smoke-free workplace policies.

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Retail Dispensary Compliance Compliance 78

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

. – Today, ahead of the 50th anniversary—on June 17—of when President Richard Nixon declared the “war on drugs,” Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) and Cori Bush (D-MO) unveiled the Drug Policy Reform Act (DPRA), alongside the Drug Policy Alliance, which has been a strategic partner on the development of the legislation.

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Decriminalization Policy Research and Development Data 78

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2021

The Ridgell case is an appeal of the Department of Child Safety’s decision to keep a former employee of the department on the registry. That is a public health nightmare and it’s one more reason why policing these really private medical choices is terrible public policy.”. Help battle the Department of Child Safety.

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Safety Patients Cannabis Law 116

WeedAdvisor

JUNE 22, 2019

Although still not fully confirmed, marijuana policy in Colombia appears to be inching closer to legalization. Now, with this sudden change in policy, legalization is the final possible step. An analysis by Colombia’s Constitutional Court found the law on public drug consumption (among other sections) to be unconstitutional.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Still before Governor Newsom for his signature is SB 1496 , which would implement a series of changes to the state’s cannabis tax policy, including authorizing regulators to extend the deadline for tax payments by cannabis businesses located in areas affected by an emergency proclamation by the Governor.

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TheAnswerPage

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Despite its cultivation as a source of food, fiber and medicine, and its global status as the most frequently used illicit drug, plants in the genus Cannabis currently experience an inconclusive taxonomic organization and evolutionary history. 2010) History of Taxonomy – Lecture from Dept. References: Manktelow, M.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2019

Latest study designed to encourage sensible policy development. Oregon’s Public Policy Approach to Support Legal Marijuana Production and the State’s Abundant Supply: The Course for Seeking the Right Balance. Oregon’s current supply in the legal market is a reflection of successful policies to move production into the legal system.

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Legislation Recreational Marijuana Policy 61

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

The DEA’s announcement signals the “beginning of the end” of federal marijuana prohibition, as the policy change allows federal agencies to evaluate and assess the medical use and abuse potential of marijuana with (limited) political interference. BY EMILY BURNS, GREEN LIGHT LAW GROUP —.

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DEA Law Policy Safety 45

NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Update : HB 1663 is scheduled for an executive session in the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on 2/13/20. The pending measure permits adults 21 and over to possess up to one ounce of marijuana and/or up to five grams of concentrate, and to grow up to six marijuana plants (up to 3 can be mature). NH resident? Update : S.54

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Legislation Decriminalization Patients Access 188

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published workplace guidance for creating marijuana policies and drug testing procedures for employed drivers, including education for drivers on marijuana’s effects on safe driving. Uber Canada Announces Partnership With Tokyo Smoke for Cannabis Ordering in Ontario.

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Cannabinoids Retail Policy Cultivation 52