MMJ Recs

APRIL 11, 2024

West Virginia has emerged as a trailblazer in the realm of medical marijuana, implementing a comprehensive program to provide patients with access to this therapeutic treatment option. 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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PrestoDoctor

MAY 30, 2023

In recent years, there has been a growing acceptance and legalization of medical marijuana in several states and countries. Can you possess both a Commercial Driving License (CDL) and a Medical Marijuana Card? According to federal law, the use or possession of marijuana is illegal.

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PrestoDoctor

MAY 30, 2023

In recent years, there has been a growing acceptance and legalization of medical marijuana in several states and countries. Can you possess both a Commercial Driving License (CDL) and a Medical Marijuana Card? According to federal law, the use or possession of marijuana is illegal.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Viridis Laboratories has filed a lawsuit against the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency over last week’s cannabis recall. Kevin Blair, an attorney with Honigman, LLP, said that the recall was issued without a public health or safety risk. WLUC Michigan reports.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 9, 2024

As the medical marijuana field continues to evolve, the potential benefits for veterans have increasingly come to the forefront. For veterans considering medical marijuana as a treatment option, it’s essential to approach its usage with careful consideration and understanding.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

HHS officially recommended that marijuana be rescheduled from Schedule I to Schedule III of the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA). All of those clients have to deal with a myriad of healthcare law and regulatory issues under both federal and state law, and the cost of compliance is not cheap.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2022

Legalization of medical and recreational marijuana use continues to spread across the United States despite the drug remaining a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law. Medical Marijuana Expands In the South. That is beginning to change.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Medical marijuana (MMJ) programs are continuing to improve and expand across the country. The majority of US states now have some form of MMJ treatment available to their citizens, and each year new states are joining the medical marijuana revolution and implementing their own MMJ programs. Are MMJ Cards Confidential?

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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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PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 25, 2023

It is essential to note that even possessing a medical marijuana card or engaging in cannabis usage can render one ineligible for employment or continuation in these fields. Nonetheless, recent developments in state laws and new safeguards provide protections to first responders who rely on medical cannabis.

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CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Current Florida medical marijuana patient? Either way, it’s important you stay up to date with Florida’s rapidly evolving legal landscape: Can you use medical marijuana at work? Do different states recognize Florida medical cards? What law legalized medical marijuana in Florida? What about travel?

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2021

Through the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act recently signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York legalized recreational cannabis use by adults over the age of 21. For more information, please contact the Chair of our Cannabis Practice, Steve Malito at SAM@dhclegal.com. Here’s their press release.

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TheAnswerPage

JANUARY 11, 2022

Are you able to answer your patients’ medical marijuana questions? During my tenure, I have found the medical marijuana educational gap to be one of the most significant educational gaps that impacts a very broad range of healthcare providers. million medical marijuana patients nationwide.

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Project CBD

AUGUST 23, 2023

Solicited by a formal Congressional Request for Information (RFI) on ideas for how to regulate hemp-derived CBD, public feedback included a diverse range of perspectives from businesses, trade associations, and other stakeholders. 9 We cannot assume that these novel compounds are safe based on the safety profile of natural cannabinoids. .”

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

California has been at the forefront of the medical marijuana movement since its legalization in 1996. With a progressive stance towards cannabis use, the Golden State has established a comprehensive framework for those seeking access to medical marijuana. Wondering how to access MMJ in California?

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 4, 2019

On November 18, 2019, Florida Senator Lori Berman (D) introduced Senate Bill 962 , which proposes to provide job applicants and employees who use medical marijuana various protections in employment. If enacted, Florida would join the growing number of states to pass laws with similar protections, including most recently in Illinois.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Confidentiality: The personal information of MMJ patients is kept confidential under state law, ensuring their privacy. Legal Possession Limits: Patients have the right to possess a certain amount of medical cannabis, as determined by state regulations. Image by viciousartstudios from Pixabay.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2022

The alleged violations involve “pervasive irregularities” that prevented regulators from evaluating whether products from the licensees’ cultivation facilities were properly tested for quality and safety, security camera outages that were not reported to regulators, and improper use of pesticides on their products. On June 8, 2022, the U.S.

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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.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Why Patients Need Access to Pesticide-Free Marijuana. 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. Lack of Assurance that Medical Marijuana Products Are Pesticide Free.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 8, 2020

Marijuana (cannabis) remains a Schedule I drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. 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 And, more than a decade ago, the California Supreme Court held in Ross v. RagingWire Telecomm.,

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Maryland has made significant strides in recent years when it comes to medical marijuana. With a growing number of MMJ dispensaries, a comprehensive set of laws, and a streamlined process for obtaining a medical marijuana card, the state has become a hub for patients seeking alternative treatments.

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Project CBD

MARCH 8, 2019

As with humans, cannabis for pets can be broadly divided into two categories : hemp-based CBD and true medical cannabis (marijuana) products. In response, veterinarians and others concerned for patient safety promoted a change in state law. And as the saying goes, “As goes California, so goes the nation.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 16, 2019

Apply to Become a Responsible Vendor Trainer for Marijuana Establishment Agents in Massachusetts. Starting tomorrow, the Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) will begin accepting applications from entities seeking to achieve state certification as Responsible Vendor Trainers for Marijuana Establishment Agents.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 2, 2023

California has been a trailblazer in the realm of medical marijuana, offering patients access to a variety of treatment options. 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.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 6, 2019

POSTED IN MEDICAL MARIJUANA. On November 18, 2019, Florida Senator Lori Berman (D) introduced Senate Bill 962 , which proposes to provide job applicants and employees who use medical marijuana various protections in employment. By Jennifer Mora on December 4, 2019.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Medical marijuana (MMJ) has brought about a significant transformation in healthcare and well-being for residents of Maryland. This article explores the profound impact of MMJ on Maryland communities, shedding light on the medical marijuana benefits experienced by patients and the positive effects it has had on the state’s communities.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JULY 18, 2019

In New Jersey, there are nearly 50,000 registered medical marijuana patients and only six Alternative Treatment Centers (ATCs) currently operating. The Garden State’s Governor, Phil Murphy, signed the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (CUMMA) on July 2, 2019. By: Kristin Jordan , Senior Counsel. Criterion 2.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

Under Massachusetts law, an accommodation for an employee’s medical marijuana use is not per se unreasonable – despite possession of marijuana being illegal under Federal law. The employer thus has the burden to prove that a medical marijuana accommodation would pose an undue hardship to their business.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 13, 2019

Other CBD products, however, are still subject to various state law regulations as well as the U.S. On May 31, 2019, the FDA’s Working Group held a public hearing for stakeholders to share their experiences and challenges with CBD products, including information and views related to product safety. What’s Next?

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Home delivery of marijuana and the idea of establishments where adults could use marijuana together in a social setting cleared their final regulatory hurdles Tuesday, though it will be months or more until either activity gets underway in Massachusetts. We depend on a good relationship with law enforcement.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 1, 2019

As of October 21, 33 states and the District of Columbia have allowed the use of medical marijuana. In addition, recreational marijuana is legalized in 10 states and the District of Columbia (see Exhibit 1 for details). Despite legalization in the majority of states, however, federal law (i.e.,

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Marijuana has been a long-standing subject of controversy in the U.S 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. History of Marijuana Legislation in New York. Marijuana legislation main driving forces.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

. §801-971, which categorically prohibits the use of marijuana even for medical purposes preempts the provisions in Connecticut’s Palliative Use of Marijuana Act (PUMA) Conn. that prohibits employers from discriminating i.e. firing or refusing to hire, against authorized persons who use marijuana for medical purposes.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 19, 2020

To date, it’s truly been “buyer beware” outside of states putting together their own protocols on things like recalls, packaging and labeling safety standards, quality assurance reviews, and testing. CBD testing, packaging, and labeling is no consumer safety picnic either.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 24, 2022

In July 2019, a search warrant was issued and shortly after over the course of nine hours, about 25 deputies and agents seized 5,500 hemp seedlings, 450 Pa Khang hemp seedlings, and 12 medicinal marijuana plants, along with funds, computers, and documents. Hemp cannot be distinguished from marijuana by sight or smell. State claims.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2019

In New Jersey, there are nearly 50,000 registered medical marijuana patients and only six Alternative Treatment Centers (ATCs) currently operating. The Garden State’s Governor, Phil Murphy, signed the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (CUMMA) on July 2, 2019. By: Kristin Jordan , Senior Counsel.

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