NORML

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

A University of Mary Washington survey shows 61 percent of Virginians favor legalizing the adult use of marijuana. “It comes as no surprise that a majority of Virginians support legalizing marijuana. . “It comes as no surprise that a majority of Virginians support legalizing marijuana.

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NORML

MAY 15, 2020

In the city of Rochester, council members approved municipal legislation on Tuesday barring pre-employment marijuana testing for non-safety sensitive city employees. Also this week, city council members in Richmond, Virginia passed a resolution excluding non-safety sensitive employees and job applicants from marijuana testing.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

A team of researchers affiliated with Temple University in Pennsylvania and the University of Cincinnati in Ohio assessed the relationship between medical marijuana legalization laws and workers’ compensation claims over a 23-year period.

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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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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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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 25, 2025

Legal Status & Industry Overview 1. Is cannabis legal for business purposes in Australia? Are there any efforts to legalize recreational cannabis nationwide? There are ongoing political discussions and advocacy efforts, particularly from the Legalize Cannabis Party and the Greens. Australia Cannabis Q&A A.

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NORML

MAY 21, 2020

And while we applaud Governor Northam, his administration, and the legislature for taking this step, it’s critical that they work swiftly to legalize and regulate the responsible of cannabis by adults and begin undoing the damages prohibition has waged on tens of thousands of Virginians.”

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NORML

AUGUST 22, 2022

Regulators and other concerned parties should seek to provide the public with more comprehensive safety information about the effects of more potent products, and they should continue to ensure that legal products do not get diverted to the youth market.

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NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

.” The law is not applicable to prospective employees seeking certain safety sensitive positions, such as those seeking employment as firefighters, emergency medical technicians, or federally licensed drivers. For more information on pending legislation, visit NORML’s Take Action Center.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

DENVER — Vicente Sederberg LLP (VS), a leading national cannabis law firm, announced Tuesday it has formed an environment, health, and safety (EHS) practice led by environmental attorneys with extensive public and private sector experience in the field. For more information, visit [link]. and around the world.

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Cannabis Cheri

MARCH 25, 2021

The FDA, which requested science-based data to help inform regulatory decisions for hemp-derived CBD products, has been informed by ValidCare investigators about the positive results of the study. Once completed, safety results of this study will be shared with participating brands and FDA. Read more about the study here.

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NORML

AUGUST 29, 2019

” Specifically, federal and state data finds that teen cannabis use has declined in past years – during the same time that many states have legalized and regulated the use of cannabis by adults. .” ” For more information on the public health and safety of cannabis, please see NORML’s fact-sheets here.

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NORML

MARCH 5, 2020

This bill will not eliminate the racial disparities surrounding marijuana, but it will prevent low-level offenders from receiving jail time for simple possession while we move toward legalization in coming years with a framework that addresses both public safety and equity in an emerging market.”

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Veriheal

JUNE 24, 2022

Thailand left its war on drugs in the past, the Texas GOP platform raised some questions, and a new study revealed how cannabis legalization affects road safety. Early estimates show that cannabis businesses in the country could generate up to $10 billion in just the first three years of legalization alone.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 20, 2021

The Food Safety authority of Ireland (FSAI) has invited the owners and managers of small food businesses to attend a free webinar addressing the legalities of selling cannabidiol (CBD), a chemical compound found in cannabis.

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NORML

JANUARY 13, 2020

Now more than ever, congressional action is required to end the failed criminalization of marijuana and amend federal law to ensure that state-legal cannabis programs can operate as intended. More information on the hearing can be found at the subcommittee’s website here. Read additional information about the MORE Act here.

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NORML

AUGUST 2, 2019

We hope that this … encourages the DEA not only to process our application, but to process the applications of others, so that we can all continue to do important research into the safety and efficacy of cannabis for treatment resistant illnesses.” Additional information regarding the SRI petition is available online here.

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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. NORML regrets the passing of Prof.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 28, 2021

ASTM International’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) has launched a new subcommittee aimed at supporting the exchange of cannabis information and knowledge between global policymakers, regulators, scientists, and the general public. . ASTM News reports. The Benefit of Cannabis Standards: ASTM Committee D37. Source: [link].

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

JANUARY 21, 2022

As the Michigan cannabis industry continues to grow and mature, medical and adult-use licensees would be well served to take proactive steps to ensure compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) regulations. Indeed, in November 2021, the MRA sent a voluntary survey to licensed processors across the State of Michigan.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

These changes reflect the states efforts to regulate hemp products more strictly while maintaining consumer safety standards. Qualified patients would need a certificate from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) to legally grow cannabis at home.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2021

A new patient network, NOPAIN has been set up with the aim of uniting patients to discuss issues surrounding safe, legal cannabis access. Writes Cannabis Health News.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

The lab appealed the statement by stating that their shutdown was based “in error and based on inaccurate information”. The FDA regulates almost every facet of prescription drugs which includes their testing, manufacturing, labeling, advertising, marketing, efficacy, and safety.

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NORML

APRIL 4, 2019

This Act amends the Controlled Substances Act to reduce the number of instances in which federal law enforcement agencies could carry out legal actions against state-licensed cannabis businesses or other related enterprises. The percentage is the highest level of support for legalization ever reported in a nationwide, scientific poll.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2019

We will continue to make use of these oils more user-friendly now that members of the General Assembly are confident in the safety of these products,” said Senator Marsden, of Fairfax County. I’m proud that HB1720 will allow students on campus to legally and safely access their medication” said Delegate Hurst of District 12.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

The recent wave of crackdowns on cannabidiol (“CBD”)-infused alcohol beverages has further exacerbated public confusion regarding the legal status of the cannabis plant’s non-psychoactive compound. So as of now, only TTB-approved hemp-infused alcohol beverages seem to be legal and officially “safe” for human consumption.

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Veriheal

MAY 9, 2025

Legal Status of Cannabis in DC First, lets get clear on the legal status of cannabis in DC. According to the Washington DC police department website , cannabis is legal for both medicinal use and recreational use within certain boundaries. All in all, the agency claims that public safety is driving the shutdowns.

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NORML

MAY 14, 2019

.” Exceptions to the new law include those employees seeking certain safety sensitive positions – such as police officers or commercial drivers – or those positions regulated by federal drug testing guidelines. The law take effect in one year.

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Veriheal

JUNE 24, 2022

One of the arguments against the legalization of cannabis is that it may result in more impaired drivers on the road, but emerging research is indicating otherwise. Lauren Dutra, Matthew Farrelly, and their colleagues stated in the study’s report that the relationship between cannabis legalization and traffic safety remains unclear.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 17, 2024

REGULATE INTOXICATING HEMP The proliferation of intoxicating hemp products is undermining Illinois carefully crafted legal cannabis market. State licensed cannabis dispensaries adhere to strict protocols for cultivation, processing, and distribution to ensure the safety and well-being of consumers.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 24, 2022

Colorado could legalize psychedelics. These include legalizing the possession, cultivation, use, and sharing of psychedelic components such as ibogaine , mescaline , DMT, psilocybin , and psilocin for adults over the age of 21. 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 26, 2021

This bill mandated that the Division of Criminal Justice in the Department of Public Safety conduct a study of the impacts of Amendment 64, particularly as these relate to law enforcement activities. The information presented here should be interpreted with caution. 13-283 (C.R.S.

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Project CBD

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

NM: As someone who has been researching cannabis for decades, how do you feel about the current legalization situation worldwide and in Japan, in particular? Dr. Andrew Weil: I think the trend very clearly is that in most developed countries, cannabis is being made legal first for medical uses and then also for recreational uses.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 19, 2021

Governor Ralph Northam announced appointments to the three newly-created boards that oversee marijuana legalization in Virginia. On July 1, recreational marijuana became legal for adult use in Virginia. For more information on the board, click here. Board members cannot have financial interests in the cannabis industry.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 22, 2023

On November 8th, 2022, Maryland passed a new law legalizing recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and older, opening up a whole new industry for the state. Here is a closer look at what legal cannabis may look like for patients and marijuana users in the state of Maryland. This applies to both medical and adult-use cannabis.

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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. To review Columbia Care’s COVID-19 delivery/pick-up and safety policies, please see: Florida Dispensaries: Coronavirus Policies.

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Project CBD

JULY 28, 2023

with unknown pharmacological and safety profiles.” ” Explain what an isomer is and why the lack of information regarding novel THC isomers is problematic. Project CBD: What do you anticipate regarding the next iteration of the Farm Bill in terms of the legality of Δ8-THC and other synthetic intoxicants? Dr. Mark A.

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