Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 28, 2022

The FTC’s self-proclaimed mission is to “prevent business practices that are anticompetitive or deceptive or unfair to consumers; to enhance informed consumer choice and public understanding of the competitive process; and to accomplish this without unduly burdening legitimate business activity.” CBD consumer safety enforcement.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

The Office of Vice Chair Nora Vargas, San Diego County Supervisor, District 1, is seeking an experienced Policy Advisor. The ideal candidate has an understanding and interest in politics, policy and advocacy on the local, state, and national level. Assist in the research, drafting, and creation of policies for the Supervisor.

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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recreational Use and Possession Limits As of 2023, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Texas. Accessing a Dispensary To gain access to a licensed dispensary, individuals must possess a valid medical marijuana recommendation issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety. However, these efforts have so far been unsuccessful.

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CannaMD

MARCH 19, 2020

To that, end we’ve organized official policies – including delivery details and more – for all Florida dispensaries , below. We look forward to providing telehealth services as allowed by law, and will update this post with more information as details become available. UPDATE (3/19): MEDICAL MARIJUANA PHYSICIAN APPOINTMENTS.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 14, 2024

The application requires providing personal information, medical records documenting the qualifying condition, and a valid form of identification. Upon approval, patients receive their medical marijuana card, granting them legal access to dispensaries across the state.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Let’s take a look at how businesses are parting ways with traditional “cannabis tests” as well as how legal access leads to fair employment opportunities for consumers alike. At that time, illicit substances were perceived as a significant threat to both workplace productivity and safety.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 10, 2021

In short the study learns that legalized states tend not to have their roads overcrowded with stoned drivers and cannabis users like alcohol users self police their behaviour. The Traffic Safety Culture Index is an annual survey with national scope and multiple measures relevant to driving after marijuana use. Introduction.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

We’re exploring the legal rights of MMJ patients in Missouri, the significance of advocating for their interests, legal protections available, the state’s medical cannabis regulations, the role of MMJ patient advocacy groups, and the success stories that highlight the impact of advocacy efforts.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

Discover how legalization and regulation have influenced access and usage, and learn about the latest research and medical applications. Throughout this exploration, you’ll find practical information to help you understand the changing landscape of medical marijuana and its potential benefits for you and your community.

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NORML

JANUARY 13, 2020

This Wednesday, January 15th, at 10 am EST, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform.

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NORML

JULY 29, 2019

Kleiman , an academic expert on cannabis policy who often shared and debated his well informed views on marijuana policy reform with those of us who were committed to advocating for a policy of adult use legalization. Throughout his life, Mark Kleiman was always open-minded and committed to honest policy debate.

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CannaMD

MAY 28, 2021

CannaMD will update this post if more information becomes available. To review The Botanist’s COVID-19 delivery/pick-up and safety policies, please see: Florida Dispensaries: Coronavirus Policies. CannaMD will update this post if more information becomes available. The Botanist. Columbia Care. The Flowery.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 12, 2024

Additionally, the Texas Department of Public Safety oversees the licensing of dispensaries and regulates the cultivation and distribution of medical marijuana. While the Compassionate Use Act (CUA) permits medical cannabis use, it does not require employers to accommodate employees’ marijuana use or modify workplace policies.

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Project CBD

MARCH 8, 2019

As so often happens, however, public demand is a few steps ahead of the medical and legal establishment. Both categories face their own individual legal challenges while the veterinary profession has its own internal battle on how to address the growing interest and body of research to support the use of medical cannabis for animals.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 20, 2022

AUGUSTA – Today, the State of Maine’s Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) released a report examining how cannabis consumption, market dynamics, and health outcomes vary by geographic region, cannabis market, and other variables. No rulemaking or departmental bills will result from this research in the next session.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 11, 2024

Compliance with these laws ensures the program operates within legal boundaries while prioritizing patient safety and access to quality medical marijuana products. By adhering to strict regulatory standards, West Virginia aims to safeguard patient health and ensure the quality and safety of medical cannabis products.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The New Jersey State Policy Lab at Rutgers University has released a first-of-its-kind report examining health, education, and law enforcement factors related to marijuana usage. It’s intended to be used as a baseline to measure the impact of legalization and identify disparities among different communities. The Rutgers Press Release.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2019

Under a new policy announced by the Northam Administration, the Commonwealth of Virginia will soon officially authorize hemp processors to produce hemp extracts for human consumption. VDACS will soon issue, through its food safety program, rules for hemp processors to follow when producing hemp extracts. Authored By: Samuel B.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 8, 2022

AUGUSTA – Today, the Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP), a part of the Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS), announced the launch of its online portal for submissions by Maine municipalities to be reimbursed up to $20,000 for costs associated with opting in to Maine’s Adult Use Cannabis Program.

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CannaMD

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

To review Columbia Care’s COVID-19 delivery/pick-up and safety policies, please see: Florida Dispensaries: Coronavirus Policies. CannaMD will update this post if more information becomes available. To review Fluent’s COVID-19 delivery/pick-up and safety policies, please see: Florida Dispensaries: Coronavirus Policies.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 9, 2024

As such, we provide you with a comprehensive guide for veterans using medical cannabis and the various aspects of it, including its usage, accessibility, legal considerations, healthcare options, and available resources.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2019

The New York State Association of Police made a statement opposing legalization of cannabis for adult-use in New York, in response to Governor Cuomo’s announcement that he plans to pass legislation April 1st, with the budget, that will legalize cannabis for adult-use in New York. 1 year prior to legalization.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

Their answer was “Yes,” and now City Hall licenses, regulates and taxes the legal cannabis shops operating in the city. Santa Ana’s Cannabis Shop Policies Praised for Boosting Community Investment, But Questions Remain. Voice of OC asked City Hall about these transparency concerns. million on enforcement and administrative costs.

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NORML

AUGUST 2, 2019

A federal court has ordered the Drug Enforcement Administration to respond to a lawsuit charging the agency with failing to move forward with a 2016 policy to expand the total number of federally licensed marijuana cultivators. Additional information regarding the SRI petition is available online here.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2022

Beginning July 1, 2022, Connecticut’s law legalizing the recreational use of cannabis for adults 21 and over imposes new restrictions on employers while offering protections for employees who indulge. The policy must be made available to each employee prior to the employer taking adverse action against the employee.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 19, 2021

A new cannabis coalition made up of a wide variety of national corporations, including tobacco and alcohol firms, launched today with the purpose of influencing policy and potentially shaping the first federal cannabis regulations. Any one of which is enough to make anybody pause before they go forward with legalization.

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PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 25, 2023

These professions often involve high levels of responsibility and public safety. In many jurisdictions, police officers, EMTs, and firefighters are subject to strict drug policies due to the nature of their work. This is due to the potential risks it can pose to public safety and their professional obligations.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The Attorneys General asserted, however, that federal legalization should not conflict with current state regulatory models and should allow states to impose stricter standards of control, or even continue to prohibit cannabis within their borders. Christopher Carlson. Siran Faulders.

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CannaMD

APRIL 20, 2021

CannaMD will update this post if more information becomes available. To review The Botanist’s COVID-19 delivery/pick-up and safety policies, please see: Florida Dispensaries: Coronavirus Policies. To review Curaleaf’s COVID-19 delivery/pick-up and safety policies, please see: Florida Dispensaries: Coronavirus Policies.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

As we collectively analyze and respond to emerging issues in the cannabis industry, we will continue to be the preeminent voice in cannabis regulatory policy.”. Lab Testing and Product Safety. Impaired Driving and Traffic Safety. More information about CANNRA is available at: www.cann-ra.org. Social and Economic Equity.

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CannaMD

JULY 2, 2020

To review Columbia Care’s COVID-19 delivery/pick-up and safety policies, please see: Florida Dispensaries: Coronavirus Policies. To review Curaleaf’s COVID-19 delivery/pick-up and safety policies, please see: Florida Dispensaries: Coronavirus Policies. 5g pre-rolls free! GROWHEALTHY. GROWHEALTHY.

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WeedAdvisor

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

From opt-outs to gross limitations on the number of initial cannabis stores, “competent” is hardly a word we could use to describe Ontario’s marijuana policy. Regulating products to ensure quality, security and safety makes perfect sense. WeedAdvisor as Your Source for Information.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 24, 2022

Colorado could legalize psychedelics. This campaign was backed by New Approach PAC, a nationwide political organization that is focused on supporting progressive reform surrounding cannabis and criminal justice policies. The city of Denver, Colorado, decriminalized the possession and use of psilocybin in 2019—the first U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2021

The Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics at Harvard Law School is engaged in a three-year initiative to examine the ethical, legal, and social implications of psychedelics research, commerce, and therapeutics. Here’s the press release. The Project on Psychedelics Law and Regulation (POPLAR).

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Schauer comes to CANNRA with nearly two decades of work in public health and drug policy. She regularly provides consultation to state and federal agencies on the development of cannabis regulation, policy trends, and their outcomes. Additional information about CANNRA’s leadership can be found HERE.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The measure aroused the suspicion of Paulo Teixeira, the lawmaker that chairs the Special Commission on the Medical Cannabis Bill, and Luciano Ducci, the Bill’s rapporteur, who requested from the Ministry of Health that information on the agreement be made publicly available. Health, in Brazil, is a commodity. Unfortunately.

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NORML

MARCH 5, 2020

A supermajority of Virginians have for many years opposed the continued criminalization of personal possession, and the legislature has finally taken action to turn public opinion into public policy,” said NORML Development Director Jenn Michelle Pedini, who also serves as the executive director of the state affiliate, Virginia NORML.

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