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. She is currently a member of the American Herbal Products Association Cannabis Committee.

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Environment Safety Compliance Compliance 103

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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Recreational Law Decriminalization State Laws 116

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Interesting read… There are new waters to navigate in the state of Connecticut—legalized recreational use of marijuana and the workplace. . Connecticut is the 19th state to legalize marijuana, permitting the use and possession of marijuana in certain amounts for those aged 21 or older. Justice, public order, and safety.

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Policy Business Marijuana Law 98

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. Now, findings from a recent research study —published in the February 2022 volume of the International Journal of Drug Policy—support the theory.

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Legalization Consumption Recreational Policy 138

PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recreational Use and Possession Limits As of 2023, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Texas. While cannabis remains illegal for recreational use in Texas, there is ongoing discussion and advocacy for marijuana reform. [1] Keep in mind that smokable cannabis is not sold in Texas.

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Legalization Dispensary Recreational Legislation 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Recreational marijuana use is legal under Nevada state law. But could recreational marijuana use jeopardize an employee’s employment? Nevada voters voted to legalize recreational marijuana use effective January 1, 2017. The law decriminalized recreational marijuana when used in compliance with Nevada law.

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Recreational Marijuana Decriminalization Policy 52

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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Recreational Policy Legalization Safety 52

CannaMD

MARCH 3, 2021

Law enforcement, policy makers, and public citizens have long debated how recreational marijuana legalization influences crime and public safety. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy , and PLOS One – discovering a buffer effect and decreased crime rates. Researchers Francis D.

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Legalization Marijuana Data Safety 119

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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Policy Safety Marijuana Data 59

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Here’s what they are saying… More evidence is emerging that crash rates go up when states legalize recreational use and retail sales of marijuana. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Results: Legalization of the recreational use of marijuana was associated with a statistically significant 6.6%

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Safety Legalization Marijuana Retail 66

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 19, 2021

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Labor has released new guidance regarding legalized recreational marijuana use and the workplace. That means an employer must provide “objectively observable” evidence that the employee’s job performance—or overall workplace safety— is negatively impacted by marijuana use.

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Recreational Legalization Policy Conditions 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

As we previously reported , on February 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed three separate cannabis reform bills into law ( NJ A21 , NJ A 1897 , and NJ A5342/NJ S3454 ), formally legalizing the use and possession of recreational marijuana in the Garden State. Here’s a round-up of the most recent developments: New Laws.

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Legislation Legalization Marijuana Recreational 105

The Blunt Truth

JULY 5, 2023

Starting August 1, 2023, Minnesota will provide protections to individuals who use cannabis for recreational purposes, after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a state law allowing adults 21 and older to use recreational cannabis. The new law amends the state’s Consumable Products Act to protect off-duty cannabis use.

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Law Recreational Policy Treatment 52

WeedAdvisor

JUNE 12, 2019

Despite the fact the recreational marijuana makes it easily accessible by all, it has devastating effects on the medical market. Historically, according to the Tampa Bay Times , marijuana legalization caused people to leave the medical realm in droves. Significant Losses for Medical Marijuana. . Disparities. Desperate Measures.

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Recreational Legalization Marijuana Concentrates 45

The Blunt Truth

MARCH 8, 2021

Although not immediately enforceable, New Jersey employers should immediately assess the implications of the laws on their current policies and drug testing practices. Safety Implications for Employers. The New Jersey recreational marijuana law presents hurdles for employers and their efforts to maintain a drug-free workplace.

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Recreational Law Marijuana Safety 111

Veriheal

JULY 25, 2023

Currently, 23 states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, including California, Massachusetts, Arizona, and Washington, D.C. Also, the medical use of cannabis is legal in more than 36 states. in 2022) in states that have legalized recreational marijuana and by 8.3% (3.6% As many states across the U.S.

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Safety Data Recreational Marijuana 92

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

On Tuesday, May 24, the Rhode Island General Assembly passed legislation legalizing the ?recreational recreational use of marijuana. Recreational cannabis could be available for public sale in Rhode Island as soon ?as Employers will need to move quickly to implement policies ?and which is expected. as late 2022.

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Legalization Marijuana Safety Policy 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 15, 2022

The state has introduced a new program to compensate Maine cities and towns for costs they incur when opting to permit recreational, adult-use cannabis businesses. The Office of Cannabis Policy last week announced the launch of an online portal Maine municipalities can use to obtain reimbursement for up to $20,000 of those costs.

Recreational 52

Recreational Consumption Research and Development Safety 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

The legalization of medical marijuana use in 33 states and recreational marijuana use in 11 states has led to hazy implications for the hospitality industry. Accordingly, hospitality industry employers are often at a loss when determining how to balance state and federal law with employee and guest safety.

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Legalization Marijuana Safety Recreational 52

Canna Law Blog

JULY 14, 2022

We’ve seen some bad reporting on this since then, along the lines of “weed is legal in Thailand!” Still, with its new policy, Thailand joins a short list of nations where weed has been decriminalized or better, including Canada , Mexico , and South Africa. The public immediately embraced the law. Travelers beware.

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Wellness and Beauty Legalization Decriminalization History 81

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.

Policy 117

Policy Safety Treatment Business 117

WeedAdvisor

JULY 23, 2019

They treat marijuana like any other illegal substance, even if the drug is legal statewide. To be fair, some jobs should require workers to abstain from cannabis use, as safety could be a concern. According to Bloomberg , employees who pursue legal action in this regard continue seeing more and more success. Do you care?”.

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Policy Legalization Marijuana Consumption 45

The Blunt Truth

MARCH 8, 2022

The latest Gallup poll shows that 68% of Americans support cannabis legalization. As a result, other employers may be pondering whether to change their approach to an increasingly popular drug that is legal for medicinal or recreational use in most states. Safety is an important consideration.

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Safety Policy Medicine Law 111

CannaMD

MARCH 19, 2020

To that, end we’ve organized official policies – including delivery details and more – for all Florida dispensaries , below. We pride ourselves on the cleanliness and sanitary conditions of our facilities and dispensaries and have an ongoing Safety Policy Plan to assure sanitary production facilities.

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Policy Dispensary Patients Safety 91

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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Law Compliance Compliance Policy 52

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 22, 2020

Employers considering a tolerant attitude towards recreational cannabis in the workplace should consider safety hazards and legal liabilities. As a result, employers largely began to adopt policies that prohibited employees from using or being under the influence of alcohol (and drugs) while at work.

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Recreational Safety Consumption Environment 59

The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The Illinois General Assembly passed SB 1557 , revising the language of the Recreational Cannabis Law to reduce but not eliminate employer liabilities. As we previously blogged, the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act will legalize recreational cannabis for Illinois adults starting January 1, 2020.

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Recreational Law Policy Cannabis 77

The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 21, 2019

In a time where marijuana legalization is rapidly expanding, all employers should be reassessing their workplace drug testing policies to be sure they are in compliance with existing and soon to be effective state and local laws. Companies that are regulated by or do business with the federal government must test certain employees.

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Policy Environment Compliance Compliance 79

MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

Discover how legalization and regulation have influenced access and usage, and learn about the latest research and medical applications. The 1996 passage of Proposition 215 in California marked a turning point, making it the first state to legalize medical marijuana, sparking a wave of legislative reforms across the country.

Marijuana 52

Marijuana Chronic Pain Patients Treatment 52

The Blunt Truth

JULY 18, 2022

One might think that the recent uptick in the legalization of recreational marijuana usage would correlate with a decline in the arrests and seizures related to the leafy-green. In 2020 alone, legal sales of marijuana in the US bought in a record $17.5 Nevertheless, the federal law and enforcement policy remained the same.

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DEA Data Decriminalization Legalization 98

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

Voice of OC reports… Several years ago, Santa Ana hatched an idea to pump money into some of its most underfunded — and neglected — quality of life areas by capitalizing on a product that some in town didn’t support, but which still existed in the community anyway: recreational marijuana. .

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Policy Dispensary Collective Cannabis 105

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Following the legalization of recreational cannabis in New York by the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) earlier this year, which we previously reported on, the New York State Department of Labor has issued guidance in the form of FAQs for employers regarding adults’ use of recreational cannabis as it relates to the workplace.

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Recreational State Laws Policy Cannabis 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

NP Palace, LLC, the court said adult cannabis use was not “lawful” behavior outside of work because, although legal in Nevada, cannabis is listed as a Schedule I narcotic and illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act, the report says. Court Rules Off-Duty Recreational Cannabis Use Not Protected By Nevada State Law.

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State Laws Law Consumption Recreational 98

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.

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Banking Policy Business Safety 138

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2019

198 million in state and local sales tax revenue generated since legalization. Latest study designed to encourage sensible policy development. OLCC Provides Oregon Legislature with Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Study. . 2019 Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Legislative Report. January 31, 2019.

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Legislation Recreational Marijuana Policy 61

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. On April 12, 2021, New Mexico saw the legalization of recreational marijuana.

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Law Marijuana Policy Recreational 105

The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 22, 2022

The District of Columbia legalized cannabis for medicinal purposes in 2010 and began to permit individuals to use the drug recreationally in 2015. Last month, on July 13, 2022, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the “ Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022 ” (D.C.

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Safety Environment Policy Recreational 111