NORML

MAY 3, 2019

Governor Jay Inslee (D) of Washington signed legislation into law allowing medical cannabis to be accessed by patients on school grounds, and separate legislation allowing the production of industrial hemp in accordance with new federal hemp regulations. CO resident? Click here to email your governor in support of medical expansion.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 8, 2020

of the Health and Safety Code, for purposes of medical cannabis or as a person with an identification card, as defined in Section 11362.7 The information provided by the test may be considered in conjunction with other considerations in determining a reasonable accommodation.

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The Illinois General Assembly passed SB 1557 , revising the language of the Recreational Cannabis Law to reduce but not eliminate employer liabilities. However, the law raised questions about new potential liabilities for Illinois employers. Governor Pritzker has not yet signed the bill into law.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Australia Cannabis Regulations: Federal and State Overview Australias cannabis laws are complex, with federal, state, and local regulations all playing a role in determining the legal framework. Australian state and territory laws determine whether personal use, possession, and local business activities are permitted.

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Let’s break down the laws, protections, and what you need to know to safeguard your employment. The Legal Landscape: New Jersey’s MMJ Laws New Jersey’s medical marijuana program has evolved significantly since its inception in 2010 under the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (CUMMA). The short answer is: It depends.

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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. Interpret applicable health and sanitation laws and regulations. SUPERVISION : Yes.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Kevin Blair, an attorney with Honigman, LLP, said that the recall was issued without a public health or safety risk. Multiple respected national experts contacted the MRA and informed them that a recall was unwarranted and the MRA’s rationale was flawed, but the MRA insisted on issuing the recall anyway.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 11, 2024

As cannabis continues to evolve, understanding the intricacies of West Virginia’s MMJ laws and regulations is essential for patients, caregivers, and industry stakeholders alike. It aims to provide regulated and secure avenues for patients to obtain medical marijuana while ensuring adherence to stringent state laws and regulations.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

For the past 50 years, federal law has prohibited the use, cultivation, and distribution of cannabis. This has led to a tense balancing act in which each legal state has cultivated its own internal regulatory regime and cannabis industry while attempting to avoid enforcement actions initiated by federal law enforcement officials.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

As we previously explained , alcoholic beverages are regulated by federal and state laws. Cannabis is heavily regulated at the state level but unlike alcohol, it is—for the most part—strictly prohibited under federal law. For more information on this issue, feel free to contact our team of hemp and CBD experts.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 3, 2024

Ohio has seen significant developments in its medical marijuana laws, reflecting changing attitudes towards cannabis as a therapeutic option. Understanding these regulations is crucial for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers navigating the state’s medical marijuana program. Featured image by 12019 on Pixabay.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 27, 2021

[co-author: Denver Donchez – Law Clerk]. For the past 50 years, federal law has prohibited the use, cultivation, and distribution of cannabis. Cheaper cannabis would quickly spill into smaller markets, which would jeopardize the viability of in-state businesses unable to compete with economies of scale from elsewhere.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 13, 2019

Current federal law expressly allows for the distribution of hemp-derived CBD products that contain 0.3% Other CBD products, however, are still subject to various state law regulations as well as the U.S. tetrahydrocannabidiol (THC) or less to be sold, with certain caveats. The FDA is collecting data to fill these gaps.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 20, 2021

But prior to 1996 when California declared it medicine, cannabis was illegal in every state at every level. It’s also important to note that, although some states enacted bans on cannabis starting in the early 1910’s, it was not federally illegal to grow cannabis. It wasn’t always this way.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 12, 2024

Overview of Texas Medical Marijuana Laws Texas medical marijuana laws govern the possession, use, and distribution of medical cannabis within the state. Additionally, the Texas Department of Public Safety oversees the licensing of dispensaries and regulates the cultivation and distribution of medical marijuana.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JULY 19, 2019

The redirection was likely motivated by the realization that forcing a multi-billion industry to conduct business on a strictly cash basis poses significant national safety issues.The hearing intends to explore public safety, among other concerns, by discussing the pending Secure and Fair Enforcement (“SAFE”) Banking Act. It’s an $8.3

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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. Interpret applicable health and sanitation laws and regulations. SUPERVISION : Yes.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Marijuana laws have evolved significantly over the past few decades, with many states allowing adults to purchase and consume marijuana for medical use, recreation or both. many of the states that have adopted medical marijuana and recreational marijuana laws have also enacted standards for stakeholders in the marijuana industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2019

AUTHOR: Patrick Goggin and Ashley Simpson , Hoban Law Group. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. CBD is safe to use for human and animal consumption), and the issue of including CBD as a food ingredient/additive or dietary supplement under California state law will be resolved.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. In the early months of 2019, and after the recent passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, an increasing number of state and municipal agencies continue to pay close attention to hemp-derived CBD products, in some cases leaving products under siege by regulators. AUTHOR: Darren Kaplan; Garrett Graff.

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Puff Puff Post

MARCH 19, 2020

All figures are reported in United States dollars ($) unless otherwise indicated. The Company’s staff has undergone extensive health and safety training. “The health and safety of our employees, customers, and community remain our top priority as the spread of COVID-19 continues to impact people and businesses nationwide.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 4, 2019

If enacted, Florida would join the growing number of states to pass laws with similar protections, including most recently in Illinois. The bill also states that the law would not require an employer to modify the job conditions of a person who engages in the use of marijuana based on the reasonable business purposes of the employer.

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PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Nonetheless, recent developments in state laws and new safeguards provide protections to first responders who rely on medical cannabis. These professions often involve high levels of responsibility and public safety. This is due to the potential risks it can pose to public safety and their professional obligations.

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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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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JUNE 14, 2019

The SAFE Banking Act of 2019 is primarily intended to protect banking institutions that provide financial services to cannabis-related businesses operating within the parameters of state law. The post Cannabis Banking on the Horizon appeared first on Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law. Victor Fox is not an attorney.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JULY 18, 2019

The Garden State’s Governor, Phil Murphy, signed the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (CUMMA) on July 2, 2019. Ability to meet the overall health needs of qualified patients and safety of the public. Health and safety standards for lab employees. 20 pts .

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The crossway between medical marijuana use and employment law can be a tricky landscape to go through. Let’s dive into what this state’s law says about MMJ cardholders and their employment rights. New York Employment Laws and Medical Cannabis Cards New York’s employment laws offer a safety net for MMJ cardholders.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 22, 2019

This post will cover the main changes (in our opinion) regarding the California Department of Public Health Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch’s (“CDPH-MCSB”) permanent regs. However, this clearly isn’t going to be the case if stakeholders go off of a plain reading of the law. ” Labeling.

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The Herb Collective

APRIL 29, 2019

So, what should you know about California’s marijuana laws, and how do they impact on you? The laws have said that it’s here in the long-term. Edibles must be tightly dosed, extracts must be extremely pure and flower has to be clean in order to be legally sold in the state. Here, we take a look at the important facts.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

The [WSDA] shall regulate the processing of hemp for food products, that are allowable under federal law, [and] may adopt rules as necessary to properly regulate the processing of hemp for food products including, but not limited to, establishing standards for creating hemp extracts used for food.”

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Today, I intro’d the #StatesReformAct a turnkey federal tax and regulate framework for existing state laws. This bill supports veterans, law enforcement, farmers, businesses, those with serious illnesses, and it is good for criminal justice reform,” Mace said in a statement on Monday. The Official Press Release. — Rep.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2019

Businesses preparing to market a new product nationally must follow the rules of trademark law as well as marketing and advertising claims under state and US laws when creating a trademark, advertising copy and copyright-registered packaging for the product. Laws on Legalised Cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2019

“[This] settlement represents a small step in the right direction towards holding opioid manufacturers responsible for their role in creating a public health crisis that continues to plague our country,” Scott Simmer, a lawyer within Baron and Budd, one of the law firms involved in the case, said in his company’s press release.

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MMJ Recs

JUNE 9, 2024

The program was enacted into law in April 2017 with the passage of the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act. The program is overseen by the West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis, which is responsible for regulating the cultivation, processing, distribution, and sale of medical marijuana in the state.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2019

The Garden State’s Governor, Phil Murphy, signed the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (CUMMA) on July 2, 2019. Ability to meet the overall health needs of qualified patients and safety of the public. Health and safety standards for lab employees. 20 pts .

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 31, 2019

Network of Trial Law Firms – July 29, 2019. Over the last several years, attitudes towards marijuana use have rapidly changed in the United States. 1] As of the date of this article, thirty-three states and Washington D.C. have legalized medical marijuana use, and 11 states have legalized recreational marijuana use. [2].

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 9, 2019

For employers who attended the recent AP&S seminar on “Marijuana in the Workplace,” as well as all employers looking to stay informed of new developments in this area of the law, the Rhode Island General Assembly has now codified protections for employees and job applicants who are medical marijuana cardholders. Emphasis added.).

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