The Blunt Truth

JULY 18, 2022

Last, some states argue that legalization addresses the impact on African Americans, who are statistically more likely to be arrested and incarcerated for marijuana use than Caucasians, which in turn leads to higher incarceration rates and resources used, which in turn is a drain on taxpayers.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

The state of Texas has a long history of regulating cannabis use. If you have any questions about this article or about the current state of Texas cannabis laws, please contact Denise Mayfield (Austin, San Antonio) or Antonio Cifuentes (Dallas). [i] Health & Safety Code § 487.001 et seq. [iv] 1805, 88th Leg.,

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

House Bill 1089 would prohibit employers terminating an employee for the employee’s lawful off-duty activities that are lawful under state law even if those activities are not lawful under federal law, such as consuming marijuana. Send a message to your representatives in support of the MORE Act now.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Nevada, like most states, has legalized cannabis for medicinal use. Although permitted under state law, a Nevada employee may still face discipline under a company’s drug policy. Finally, the Court found that implying a cause of action to enforce NRS 678C.850

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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. The main law that protects peoples’ personal health information is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2022

Ikigai Law. In our last post 1 we spoke about the history, science and the regulator’s take on cannabis. 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. 19 July 2022.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 19, 2022

FDA states it has serious safety concerns with delta-8 THC. FDA states it has received 104 reports of adverse events in patients who consumed delta-8 THC products between December 1, 2020 and February 28, 2022. FDA considers delta-8 THC to pose serious health and safety risks. meat, milk, and eggs).

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 26, 2019

The public safety concerns resulting from the dearth of cannabis banking has led dozens of state Attorneys General, the American Banking Association, and numerous other voices to urge the passage of legislation like the SAFE Banking Act so that the U.S. History of Marijuana Regulation and Banking Implications. businesses.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Patients and industry stakeholders should stay informed about evolving regulations to ensure compliance with state laws and to promote the safe and responsible use of medical cannabis. Licensed cultivators and processors are held to strict standards to ensure the quality and safety of medical cannabis products.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 2, 2023

With an extensive network of medical marijuana dispensaries, along with well-defined regulations and procedures, the Golden State continues to lead the way in providing relief to those in need. Patients must first schedule an appointment with a licensed medical professional who can evaluate their medical history and condition.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 6, 2022

The FDA explains it is monitoring the selling of CBD and Delta-8 THC products out of a growing safety concern. Sellers of CBD products are encouraged to check applicable state laws when designing their products’ labels to assure they provide customers with a way to view COAs associated with those products.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2020

This post examines the history of religious exemptions to the CSA. According to the CSA (and subsequent regulations ), Schedule I substances have a high potential for abuse, no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

It’s not clear either measure would necessitate de-scheduling the drug, but doing so likely impact legal precedent in numerous areas of law – including employment and its zero tolerance. The History of Employer Zero Tolerance Policies.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JULY 18, 2019

Ability to meet the overall health needs of qualified patients and safety of the public. Measure 1, Security plan: The applicant shall provide an acceptable safety and security plan, including staffing and site plan, and a detailed description of proposed security and safety measures, which demonstrates compliance with the rules at N.J.A.C.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The CDC promoted a policy that prohibits employees from using marijuana while on the job but recognized that a zero-tolerance policy for marijuana use may not be possible, depending on the relevant state law. The complaint alleges a history of intentionally or unintentionally failing to remit tax payments due for six separate periods.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2019

Ability to meet the overall health needs of qualified patients and safety of the public. Measure 1, Security plan: The applicant shall provide an acceptable safety and security plan, including staffing and site plan, and a detailed description of proposed security and safety measures, which demonstrates compliance with the rules at N.J.A.C.

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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]. to the Health & Safety Code. The rights of Californians to have access to cannabis for medical use is discussed in Keeping Proposition 215’s. of Public Health [“CDPH”].

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2019

This new law expands the scope of the New York City Human Rights Law’s prohibitions on making pre-employment inquiries, which already preclude employers from seeking information about applicants’ criminal conviction , credit and salary histories. Practical Guidance.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Even though 47 states have legalized cannabis for some forms of medical use , New York significantly falls behind its neighbors in terms of marijuana legislation. This guide will uncover key facts about recreational and medical marijuana use and the history of its laws in the state of New York. . billion in revenue.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 19, 2021

And now that delta-8 THC , its trendy cousin, has been outlawed in some states across the country and flagged by the DEA , THC-O’s star may rise even faster. . While THC-O products like vape carts and tinctures are available for purchase online, both their legal status and their safety remain unproven. . What is THC-O?

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

With the states, the feds, and the locals all making up their own rules for hemp and cannabis operations and prohibitions, the illicit market continued to thrive – creating financial hardships for licensed operators and a safety crisis for consumers. TOP Defining Moments in Los Angeles Cannabis.

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The Joint Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2019

James Daly, who was featured in a recent Associated Press report, “is eager to make marijuana history on Sunday, when he plans to open the doors to Arbors Wellness, beckon the lengthy line outside and legally start selling recreational pot for the first time in the Midwest.”

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 19, 2019

Stated reasons from city and county governments include fear of increased crime and teen drug use, and potential harm to property value. The law would exempt jurisdictions whose voters voiced disapproval for authorizing commercial cannabis retail businesses. miles) increased in value by approximately 8.4

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 1, 2019

Whether and how state and federal laws apply is necessarily fact-dependent, and deciding whether to move forward requires review of the specific facts at play and the application of federal and state law to those facts. Follow State Law (and Require that Customers Do Too). FOOTNOTES. & Prof. 47 U.S.C. §

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 1, 2022

Measure 109 was a breakthrough in state law, providing the nation’s first statutory framework for the supervised, adult use of psilocybin. To honor the history of religious use as well as the emergence of new religious traditions; and.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Testing for Safety: Are Impurities a Problem? Testing for Safety: Are Impurities a Problem? Five of them used an age verification form , which is in compliance with the FDA age requirements and state laws, where the customer has to upload a photo of a government ID, and the other required a signature on delivery of the package.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Subject to compliance with all applicable US federal and state laws and stock exchange rules, Village Farms plans to enter the US high-THC cannabis market via multiple strategies, leveraging one of the largest greenhouse operations in the country (more than 5.5 Sunfarms, ROSE and Balanced Health?

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 24, 2019

[Note: while we don’t believe that anyone in Congress has proposed it yet, the Federal government could legalize cannabis for medical use [and perhaps for recreational use] and preempt many of the state laws. The Cannabis Trade Federation has published a whitepaper on the STATES Act that you can read here.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 30, 2021

The Michigan Cannabis Manufacturers Association, the trade group leading the crackdown efforts, formed in 2019 to “operate exclusively for the promotion of the cannabis manufacturers by promoting the common business interests and general welfare of the industry,” according to articles of incorporation filed with state records.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 5, 2023

And when I talk about enforcement, I’m not talking about throwing people in jail for violating the Medicinal and Adult Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act– that isn’t even really possible anymore under state law.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Many of these are meant to address public safety risks, especially for young people. States may have made it legal or decriminalized it, but federal law trumps state law, and for both medical and recreational use cannabis remains illegal.”. But lawyers should check their own state’s ethics opinions first.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2021

These efforts are not mutually exclusive, and history has shown that when it comes to cannabis, every step in the right direction builds momentum for bigger and better reforms at the state and national level.”. The substance is legal in some form in 47 states. NORML want your feedback. Senators Cory Booker, D-N.J.,

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Why NORML Supports Passage of HR 1595: The Safe Banking Act: Federal law currently defines all marijuana-related endeavors as criminal enterprises, including those commercial activities that are licensed and legally regulated under state laws. Thank you again for your support for NORML and for being on the right side of history.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 17, 2021

.” Another solution pitched by some legislators is to write a state law reclassifying marijuana as a schedule II substance. That would directly contradict federal law, but it could give Minnesotans some cover when signing up for the medical program. “But it’s a start and it creates a critical mass.”

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SpeedWeed

JULY 17, 2021

The social equity measures seen in states that have recently passed adult-use legislation—like New York , Virginia , New Mexico and Connecticut —aim to deliver a scale of justice to people who deserve it that goes unparalleled in American history. Cory Booker.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 17, 2021

The social equity measures seen in states that have recently passed adult-use legislation—like New York , Virginia , New Mexico and Connecticut —aim to deliver a scale of justice to people who deserve it that goes unparalleled in American history. Cory Booker.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 16, 2021

The social equity measures seen in states that have recently passed adult-use legislation—like New York , Virginia , New Mexico and Connecticut —aim to deliver a scale of justice to people who deserve it that goes unparalleled in American history. Cory Booker.

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