CannaMD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As Florida approaches a pivotal vote on the legalization of recreational marijuana, the state's legislature is advancing a proposal to implement THC potency limits on cannabis products.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

On May 25, 2022, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed “ The Rhode Island Cannabis Act ,” which grants adults aged 21 and older the right to possess and grow certain amounts of cannabis for recreational use. Of course, employers still must be mindful of the employment protections included in the state’s separate medical marijuana law.

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CannaMD

MARCH 3, 2021

Law enforcement, policy makers, and public citizens have long debated how recreational marijuana legalization influences crime and public safety. Most existing research focuses on crime in legalized states. But how does cannabis legalization impact crime in neighboring states? Researchers Francis D.

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NORML

AUGUST 29, 2019

Remarks made today by the United States Surgeon General highlighting “the importance of protecting our nation from the health risks of marijuana use in adolescents and during pregnancy” fail to acknowledge the role that a regulated market can play in mitigating the use of cannabis by potentially high-risk populations.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2021

Connecticut has become the 19 th state to legalize recreational marijuana use by adults. Connecticut will permit individuals 21 years of age and older to possess and use recreational cannabis. Governor Ned Lamont signed the Act Concerning Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-use Cannabis on June 22, 2021.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 8, 2021

New Jersey recently enacted a law permitting personal, nonmedical use of marijuana for individuals age 21 and over. Separate laws decriminalize marijuana and hashish possession and set out the penalties when individuals under age 21 use or possess marijuana or hashish. The law directly impacts employers in many ways.

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Veriheal

JUNE 7, 2023

On April 21, 2023, Delaware became the 22nd state to legalize marijuana—despite the governor’s opposition. John Carney (D) passed two bills to legalize cannabis into law without his signature. They have been advocating for legalization because of the economic potential of the industry to bring in huge tax revenue.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

References to street or slang terms for marijuana, hemp, or their intoxicating effects. These changes reflect the states efforts to regulate hemp products more strictly while maintaining consumer safety standards. Branding that mimics illicit substances or drug paraphernalia.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JULY 29, 2020

Marijuana laws throughout the United States have changed drastically in recent years, and this includes major changes to the state of Arizona and the leadership’s attitude toward cannabis. The AZ Cannabis 2020 movement is centered on the new marijuana legalization ballot up for votes this year.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Many cannabis advocates have pointed to cannabis decriminalization and legalization as a means of freeing up resources for handling more serious, violent crimes. They found that “the legalization of marijuana for adults is associated with improvements in police clearance rates for multiple types of violent crimes.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

There has been a recent flurry of movement – both in the courts and in state legislatures – on the marijuana law front across several states. As we have also reported , on March 31, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill legalizing recreational cannabis in the state of New York, effective immediately.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Here’s their press release about the launch of the practice… With federal and state enforcement activities ramping up, the new EHS practice will focus on helping marijuana and hemp companies maintain compliance with environmental regulations that carry serious penalties. and around the world.

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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

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Legal marijuana sales are pushing local government budgets to new highs. Taxes from legal sales are a welcome boost to government bottom lines. The Arizona Department of Revenue says the first year of recreational marijuana sales has raised more than $106 million. The money is earmarked for public safety.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Recently, however, the Supreme Court of Nevada upheld dismissal of an employee’s lawsuit, which claimed that his termination for testing positive for recreational cannabis violated the state’s lawful off-duty product law. Ceballos v. NP Palace, LLC , Aug. 11, 2022.). He also sued for wrongful discharge.

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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. Effective July of 2023, the new legislation aims to regulate medical and recreational cannabis as similarly as possible, holding them to the same standards.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 13, 2021

Dive Brief: The legalization last month of recreational marijuana in New York State created uncertainty for contractors on how to… Read More.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

As the tentacles of the federal policy of cannabis prohibition run deep into nearly every sector of American public policy, a new voice emerged to call for clarity regarding state-legal cannabis marketplaces: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. It would be nice to have clarity on that supervisory relationship.”

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Effective January 1, 2022, most Philadelphia employers will be prohibited from requiring prospective employees to undergo testing for the presence of marijuana as a condition of employment. New York City, with some similar exceptions, also bars employers from requiring applicants to submit to testing for marijuana.

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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. READ: DC Passes Medical Marijuana Reciprocity Law Why Are They Closing?

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 29, 2021

A recent study conducted by the National Association of Realtors said 50% of leasing professionals found it wasn’t hard to re-lease a property after tenants smoked cannabis indoors, and the organization “does not have a position on cannabis legalization.”. Legal cannabis raises home value. Key Findings. The seven states (plus D.C.)

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Otherside Farms

JUNE 25, 2019

Marijuana is prominent for its many names? The discovery of marijuana dates back to the times of the Chinese Emperor, Shen Nung. Fast forward, governments across the globe are still adamant on not legalizing the strain. However, all this can change with the legalization of the herb. Creating New Job Opportunities.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 9, 2021

– Recreational marijuana became legal in New Mexico a little over a month ago. Under their previous policy, new applicants who used marijuana in any way in the last three years would be disqualified, but that’s no longer the case. People who advocated for legalization are applauding the move. “I

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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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CannaMD

APRIL 28, 2021

No one would argue that tasks such as operating heavy machinery while high on a potent strain of THC-rich marijuana is not a good idea. But the broader issue of responsible medical marijuana use as it relates to workplace performance is less clear cut. Marijuana in the Workplace. Marijuana in the Workplace.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 5, 2019

Pennsylvania’s classification of marijuana as a Schedule I drug without any accepted medical use runs counter to the state’s own medical marijuana program and should be eliminated, a defense attorney and legalization advocate told a Superior Court of Pennsylvania panel Wednesday. ( Nightingale’s client, Michael P.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older. Now is no different. Connecticut. New Mexico. New Jersey.

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Cannabis Chronicles

APRIL 5, 2019

It may seem like a pipe dream now, but Oregon lawmakers are anticipating the federal government legalizing, or at least tolerating, the interstate transfer of marijuana. There are several bills in Congress that would take marijuana off the federal controlled substances list. Ten states have legalized recreational marijuana.

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Cannabis Chronicles

JULY 2, 2019

The Clark County Council voted 3-2 to lift its ban on recreational cannabis businesses in unincorporated areas of the county at its Tuesday evening meeting. Recreational sales can begin in unincorporated areas of Clark County as early as Jan. Both Vancouver and Battle Ground allow recreational marijuana businesses.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 25, 2021

Federal cannabis prohibition and a culture of law enforcement antagonism has cut off access to medical marijuana for prisons, including in states where it is legal — and even long after inmates leave the prison walls. Marijuana is currently legal for medical use in 37 states.

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Veriheal

MAY 16, 2025

states with Adult-Use and recreational cannabis markets generate huge amounts of tax revenue from recreational sales. Last year, the price of an eighth of weed ranged from about $25 to $60 in s tates with a legal recreational Adult-Use market. This windfall shows no signs of slowing down either.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 19, 2023

However, many of them are still psychoactive, albeit at lower levels than traditional cannabis sold in legal states. Due to the lack of regulation akin to legal medical or recreational marijuana sales, delta-8 can often be found in gas stations, smoke shops, and similar establishments.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

DECEMBER 18, 2020

In the 2020 election, several states voted for various measures to legalize marijuana. In Arizona, this took the form of Proposition 207, which would legalize recreational marijuana for adults in the state. But even at this point, recreational marijuana will still not be completely legal.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2021

Recreational marijuana became legal in Illinois last January. Their offers were revoked when drug tests came back positive for marijuana. Both of their drug tests were positive for marijuana. “The positions in question were previously noted as safety-sensitive positions by the previous Public Defender. .

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WeedAdvisor

JULY 19, 2019

But apparently this does not mean marijuana will eclipse them both. First, we should look at marijuana’s impact on the tobacco industry. Again, marijuana has the advantage of its euphoric THC experience, medicinal uses and lack of harmful additives found in tobacco. Multi-Billion Dollar Industry. . Impact on Tobacco. .

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2021

Dispensaries and other marijuana industry companies continue to have difficult time getting cannabis banking services. He’d prefer going forward with that proposal rather than wait to see if the Senate passes the full legalization bill approved by the House four months ago. Why Marijuana Banking Changes Are Needed.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 21, 2019

The Illinois General Assembly has been working on a marijuana legalization bill this session. The Senate Bill would protect employer rights to ban marijuana and discipline employees for use. Across the country, states are moving to legalize medical and recreational marijuana. Implication for Employers.

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