Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 27, 2019

Similar to Yelp, dispensaries can put up menus, photos, and other information on their products, and their customers can write comments and provide ratings. Spokesperson for the Bureau, Alex Traverso, previously stated that after Weedmaps invoked Section 230, the Bureau instead chose to focus on regulating the illegal businesses directly.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Virginia attitudes, like American attitudes, are increasingly supportive of ending the failed policy of marijuana prohibition and replacing it with a legal marketplace in which products can be safely regulated for responsible consumers. Under state law , first-time possession offenders face up to 30 days in jail and a criminal record.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This guide aims to provide an in-depth exploration of medical marijuana laws in the USA, offering insights into the regulations, the legal status of medical marijuana, the differences between federal and state laws, patient rights, dispensary regulations, and much more.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 11, 2024

It aims to provide regulated and secure avenues for patients to obtain medical marijuana while ensuring adherence to stringent state laws and regulations. To qualify for the West Virginia medical marijuana program, patients must have a qualifying medical condition as defined by state law.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2022

As our firm’s prior information memos on cannabis have shown 1 , the legalization of marijuana for recreational or medical use in states still poses legal issues in higher education due to marijuana’s illegality under federal law. This memo highlights those issues for higher education lawyers who advise medical facilities.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 12, 2024

Employers have the right to enforce drug-free workplace policies and may choose to terminate or discipline employees who test positive for marijuana, even if it’s for medical purposes. Employers have the responsibility to maintain a safe work environment and enforce drug-free workplace policies.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 3, 2024

In this comprehensive guide, we provide you with information on the renewal process, eligibility criteria, benefits, and compliance considerations to ensure patients navigate the system smoothly. Additionally, they may need to submit any relevant changes in personal information to ensure their records are up-to-date.

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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. In many jurisdictions, police officers, EMTs, and firefighters are subject to strict drug policies due to the nature of their work. This means it is illegal under federal jurisdiction.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 4, 2019

The Minnesota Lawyer continues… The department has decided that persons on parole, supervised release or conditional release may use the drug in accordance with state law, which includes registration. The DOC said through its spokesperson, Sarah Fitzgerald, that the change was a result of the change in state administration.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

According to state law, providing sales tax revenues to the public would be detrimental to the existing businesses when there are only two. “If If we gave out information or precise information about how much marijuana sales tax is collected by one business.

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MJ Business Attorneys

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Currently, Hawaii’s state statutes include any person who is “prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition under federal law” from firearms ownership under state law as well, and federal law flatly prohibits marijuana users from owning or possessing firearms, even in states where marijuana is legal.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

California is not alone in this, and there are certainly many other states with regressive and punitive tax schemes that all but guarantee the tax-free illegal market will thrive. But California is a prime example of failed policy which legislators and regulators seem intent on making worse. Here’s why.

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Veriheal

JULY 13, 2021

Besides these benefits, the course will also help to establish a well-informed medical cannabis policy. . Each student who partakes in the course must take five foundational courses in three categories: medical cannabis science, policy, and therapeutics. You can read more information about the M.S. About the M.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2021

DHC’s Cannabis Practice Group is made up of government relations professionals and attorneys with experience in various impacted areas of law, including regulatory, litigation, and real estate law. For more information, please contact the Chair of our Cannabis Practice, Steve Malito at SAM@dhclegal.com. DHC Cannabis Group.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 7, 2022

The public and the cannabis industry are invited to a June 21, 2022 discussion to help shape future policy and rules related to how LCB and state law will define what are “impairing” and “non-impairing” THC compounds and cannabinoids. A year ago, the LCB Board issued Policy Statement Number PS-21-01 about THC compounds.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2022

The Commission has designated certain geographic areas in Massachusetts as DIAs for having historically disproportionately higher drug-policy enforcement and lower socio-economic status due to marijuana prohibition and the War on Drugs. The 29 DIAs respond to the Commission’s equity mandates under state law ( M.G.L.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 12, 2020

Last October , Weedmaps, the well-known platform providing cannabis consumers with information related to cannabis products, online ordering, retail store and product listings, and consumer education, received a subpoena from the U.S. We cooperate with these requests as we do with all lawful inquiries.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

Neither the CSE nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. For more information about TerrAscend, visit www.terrascend.com. Forward Looking Information. Disclaimer: Subject to applicable regulatory approval requirements.

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Project CBD

MARCH 8, 2019

As of February 2019, the Veterinary Medical Board in California still has no official policy on hemp products. In response, veterinarians and others concerned for patient safety promoted a change in state law. Medical Cannabis in California. And as the saying goes, “As goes California, so goes the nation.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures and federal and state law. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Bloom Medicinals is an equal opportunity employer. Strong work ethic. Good interpersonal skills. Meticulous attention to detail.

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Further, the Act noted that employers have the right to discipline or terminate an employee who violates the employer’s workplace drug policy. The new provisions further limit causes of action for employees disciplined pursuant to a reasonable drug and alcohol policy.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

This guide aims to demystify the process, offering practical advice and insights to help patients make informed decisions. Dispensaries prioritize patient education, providing information on various strains, consumption methods, and dosage recommendations. Ask questions to gain insights and make informed decisions about products.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day. This post will be updated as more information becomes available. Memphis NORML Lobby Day.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

2318 would allow for expedited expungement of records for those previously convicted of a marijuana crime upon passage of decriminalization or legalization measures in the state of New Jersey, as long as those past violations are no longer considered a crime under state law. Companion bills S. 2703 and A. Companion bills S.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

Neither the CSE nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. For more information, visit www.terrascend.com. Forward Looking Information. Caution Regarding Cannabis Operations in the United States. About TerrAscend.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 6, 2021

Recently, when dismissing a job-applicant’s disability discrimination claims brought under California state law, the U.S. Thereafter, and before starting work, Plaintiff applied for a medical marijuana card in the state of Florida. District Court for the Central District of California issued two welcome reminders to employers.

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Veriheal

JULY 16, 2020

Despite the novelty of its drug policy findings, the document has gone largely unnoticed by reform advocates and the media. federal government’s policies have blocked externally valid, randomized clinical trials on the effects of cannabis,” the report says. Veterans across the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

Barbuto informed her to-be supervisor at ASM that she was a qualifying medical marijuana patient under Massachusetts law, adding that she did not take the medical marijuana before work or at work. Barbuto’s supervisor informed her that her lawful use of medical marijuana would not be a problem for ASM. Analysis. (I)

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

This position is responsible for enforcing state laws, rules and regulations through application review, inspection and data reports, and regulatory compliance and enforcement. This position will manage direct subordinate staff, perform audits, and assist in the development of policies and procedures.

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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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MMJ Recs

MARCH 4, 2024

This includes obtaining the necessary documentation, such as a medical marijuana card, and understanding the limitations and allowances imposed by state laws. Feel free to ask questions about different strains, products, dosages, and consumption methods to ensure you make informed choices.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Florida health officials this year stopped medical-marijuana operators from using Leafly and other third-party sites to process patient orders, saying the arrangements violated a state law banning operators from contracting for services “directly related to the cultivation, processing and dispensing” of cannabis. But the Feb.

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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). Are MMJ Cards Confidential?

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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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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. 850(3) is not so strong and compelling as to support a claim for tortious discharge.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2019

which Nebraska’s legislature passed last year to allow for hemp cultivation under state law. which Nebraska’s legislature passed last year to allow for hemp cultivation under state law. Nebraska’s hemp plan follows Legislative Bill 657 (“ LB 657 “) (codified at NE St. § 2-501 et seq.),

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2022

Plaintiff submitted a written request to defendant for an exception to its drug testing policy as a reasonable accommodation for his disability. Defendant informed plaintiff he could not work for it if he used cannabis. The trial court denied plaintiff’s motion to amend his compliant as futile.

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