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The Act permits those 21 or older to possess up to one ounce of cannabis and directs revenue from retail cannabis sales to fund various public education and safety programs. Ballot Initiative Legalization 2020 Arizona ballot initiatives election legalization MORE
30, the Community Safety Unit raided The Medicinal Cannabis Dispensary (TMCD) at 1182 Thurlow St. The raid left many baffled, as the long-running dispensary had been in the process of transitioning to the legal system, having already received their municipal […]. The post Who exactly is the Community Safety Unit keeping safe? On Wednesday, Oct. in the heart of the Davie Village neighbourhood in Vancouver’s West End. MORE
Just about two months into the 2019 legislative session, legalization proposals are swiftly moving forward in states across the country. Senate Bill 686 seeks to legalize the use, possession, cultivation, and retail sale of small amounts of marijuana for adults. This marked the first time a legislative committee in Hawaii moved a legalization proposal forward. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is supportive of legalization, having campaigned and won on the issue. MORE
Pritzker has signed legislation legalizing the adult use of marijuana and regulating its commercial production and retail sale. Illinois is now the eleventh state to legalize adult-use marijuana, and it is the second state to legalize marijuana use via legislative action rather than by voter initiative. Patients enrolled in the state’s medical cannabis program will be legally permitted for the first time to personally cultivate up to five marijuana plants. MORE
NORML’s Responsible Consumer Safety Tips. Read and download NORML’s consumer safety tips. NORML’s Voting Guide to Legalize Marijuana in Your State. Here at NORML, we take our work seriously. MORE
On July 15, 2020, the Community Safety Unit (CSU) raided the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club (VCBC), seizing the Cannabis medicine it’s members depend on. MORE
The Provincial Community Safety Unit, aka the CSU, is threatening […]. Due to pressure from the Province, the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club, aka the VCBC, received an eviction notice. MORE
Is CBD legal in the UK? But – the simple truth is that yes, the cannabinoid is legal for use in the UK, so what do you need to know? Is CBD oil legal? CBD Safety. MORE
This story needs no comment, although plenty could be said. MORE
The National Safety Council (NSC) supports policies to mitigate and eliminate the risks of cannabis (marijuana) and other products containing delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the impairing component in cannabis. Safety concerns are paramount as legalization and decriminalization continues. NSC believes it is unsafe to be under the influence of cannabis while working in a safety sensitive position1 due to the increased risk of injury or death to the operator and others. MORE
In addition to legalizing adult use and possession of cannabis, the law creates a statewide regulatory regime for commercial cannabis activity, but also provides discretion to local jurisdictions to prohibit or restrict such businesses. California Legal Issues Real EstateIn 2016, California voters approved Prop 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, by nearly 2 million votes. MORE
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“The refusal [of the federal government] to acknowledge the existence of legal cannabis jobs is a powerful act of shaming and stigmatization,” the report concludes. MORE
The post There Will Be Lawsuits: Legal Fallout From Vape Cart Crisis Is Coming appeared first on Leafly. Industry lawsuits vape safetyWith hundreds injured and seven possibly linked deaths, the vape cart crisis could lead to epic product liability battles. Here's what to expect. MORE
No question, we live in unprecedented times, and in many ways, it’s changing the social landscape. The focus has shifted from celebrities to health care and for a politician, a positive public opinion can unlock new doors, for good or ill. MORE
The road to the legalization of cannabis has been paved with injustice, and one Victoria man is feeling the burn. The post Is there Justice in the Community Safety Unit cannabis fines? MORE
The FDA also published a revised Consumer Update detailing safety concerns about CBD products more broadly. The agency remains concerned about the safety of human food products (e.g. Today, the U.S. MORE
Former head of the Canadian Medical Association Dr. Chris Simpson feels that legal marijuana is no the relatively benign commodity most people claim it to be. In fact, we covered the issue at one point and noted that some people stopped the condition by switching to legal marijuana. But now that marijuana is legal, individuals simply have to ask the local dispensary staff (once edibles are available for sale) for guidance. MORE
Dive Brief: The legalization last month of recreational marijuana in New York State created uncertainty for contractors on how to… Read More. MORE
In addition to the letters, the FDA published a revised Consumer Update detailing safety concerns about CBD products more broadly. The FDA has requested responses from the warning letter recipients within 15 working days stating how they plan to correct these violations, with serious legal ramifications on the line should they fail to comply. In its largest mass enforcement action involving cannabidiol (CBD) yet, the U.S. MORE
The Cannabis Act , which sets out the legal framework for controlling the production, distribution, sale and possession of cannabis across Canada, came into force on October 17, 2018. Law Enforcement Related to Cannabis. Background. MORE
There are real risk and safety concerns with cannabis edibles. In many states where marijuana is legal it’s still illegal to drive high, so if a cop suspects you are and you fail a roadside sobriety test, you could be charged with a DUID (driving under the influence of drugs). MORE
After months of negotiation, Governor Murphy and NJ state legislators have reached a deal on what will be included in upcoming legislation to legalize the adult-use and retail sale of marijuana in the state of New Jersey. We need urgent action from New Jersey residents to make adult-use cannabis legalization a reality in the Garden State. Click here to send an urgent letter to your state legislators in support of adult-use cannabis legalization in New Jersey. MORE
No question, we live in unprecedented times, and in many ways, it’s changing the social landscape. The focus has shifted from celebrities to health care and for a politician, a positive public opinion can unlock new doors, for good or ill. MORE
Legalizing Medical Marijuana Could Make Workplaces Safer According to this new research, states that legalized medical cannabis saw a drop in workplace fatalities among young adult employees. The post Legalizing Medical Marijuana Could Make Workplaces Safer appeared first on The Fresh Toast. Cannabis Marijuana Legislation Medical Marijuana News Wellness alcohol marijuana legalization opioids workplace safety young adults MORE
As Massachusetts begins its third year of legal adult-use marijuana sales and after more than one billion … Read More. By Steven J. Hoffman | Cannabis Control Commission. MORE
THC can only be found in states with a legal medical cannabis program and functioning dispensaries. Cannabis & Hemp Products cannabinoids CBD CBD Oil hemp Marijuana SafetyHemp oil that contains CBD is often sold as a dietary supplement, and is most commonly packaged in small bottles and and applied with a dropper. These supplements can contain no more than 0.2% THC, or otherwise they are considered “cannabis”. Oils that contain more than 0.2% MORE
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. MORE
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has looked at THC levels in 12 different categories of hemp foods, including hemp oil, breads and teas. European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) . . MORE
The enactment of adult-use cannabis legalization laws in Colorado and Washington is associated with increased tourism in both states, according to data published in the Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy. MORE
The National Safety Council released a policy statement endorsing employer zero-tolerance policies for cannabis use for employees who work in safety-sensitive positions, explaining that no level of cannabis is safe. Because the science has not yet created a test which can definitely show cannabis impairment, several legal frameworks presume impairment from positive drug test results. The NSC further cites an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study that found a 5.2% MORE
The Act permits those age 21 or older to possess up to one ounce of cannabis and directs revenue from retail cannabis sales to fund various public education and safety programs. The post Arizona: Adult-Use Legalization Initiative Qualifies for 2020 Ballot appeared first on NORML. MORE
introduced legislation to address health and safety considerations for implementing the legalization of marijuana at the federal level. … Read More. WASHINGTON, D.C. 08/3/20]—U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) MORE
Alex Robb, the director, and general manager of Trees Cannabis has been issued a notice of administrative monetary penalty (NAMP), by the province’s nascent Community Safety Unit (CSU), for $1.5 Well, the hammer has finally dropped. MORE
We take a look at where CBD regulation might be going and whether we should be concerned about safety writes Rob Verkerk PhD, scientific and executive director, ANH-Intl. We take a look at where CBD regulation might be going and whether we should be concerned about safety. MORE
Commenting on the new findings, NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri said, “The federal government needs to deschedule marijuana to allow states to better and more fully benefit from the economic growth engine that is the legal marijuana industry. ” The report , entitled Cannabis Jobs Count , identifies some 211,000 full-time jobs in the legal cannabis sector. Business INDUSTRY Legalization economy industry jobs leafly MORE
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? MORE
Investigators affiliated with the Department of Justice and Criminology at Washington State University assessed trends in monthly average crime rates in Colorado and Washington following legalization compared to various control states. They reported, “[M]arijuana legalization and sales have had minimal to no effect on major crimes in Colorado or Washington. ’ LAW ENFORCEMENT Legalization Colorado crime violent crime Washington MORE
Cannabis Life Network
MARCH 9, 2020
The road to the legalization of cannabis has been paved with injustice, and one Victoria man is feeling the burn. The post Is there Justice in the Community Safety Unit cannabis fines?
Cannabis Life Network
OCTOBER 31, 2019
30, the Community Safety Unit raided The Medicinal Cannabis Dispensary (TMCD) at 1182 Thurlow St. The raid left many baffled, as the long-running dispensary had been in the process of transitioning to the legal system, having already received their municipal […]. The post Who exactly is the Community Safety Unit keeping safe? On Wednesday, Oct. in the heart of the Davie Village neighbourhood in Vancouver’s West End.
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The Joint Blog
MARCH 21, 2021
Is CBD legal in the UK? But – the simple truth is that yes, the cannabinoid is legal for use in the UK, so what do you need to know? Is CBD oil legal? CBD Safety.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 21, 2020
The Cannabis Act , which sets out the legal framework for controlling the production, distribution, sale and possession of cannabis across Canada, came into force on October 17, 2018. Law Enforcement Related to Cannabis. Background.
NORML
AUGUST 11, 2020
The Act permits those age 21 or older to possess up to one ounce of cannabis and directs revenue from retail cannabis sales to fund various public education and safety programs. The post Arizona: Adult-Use Legalization Initiative Qualifies for 2020 Ballot appeared first on NORML.
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.
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 22, 2019
The National Safety Council (NSC) supports policies to mitigate and eliminate the risks of cannabis (marijuana) and other products containing delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the impairing component in cannabis. Safety concerns are paramount as legalization and decriminalization continues. NSC believes it is unsafe to be under the influence of cannabis while working in a safety sensitive position1 due to the increased risk of injury or death to the operator and others.
The Joint Blog
APRIL 5, 2020
There are real risk and safety concerns with cannabis edibles. In many states where marijuana is legal it’s still illegal to drive high, so if a cop suspects you are and you fail a roadside sobriety test, you could be charged with a DUID (driving under the influence of drugs).
The Blunt Truth
OCTOBER 31, 2019
The National Safety Council released a policy statement endorsing employer zero-tolerance policies for cannabis use for employees who work in safety-sensitive positions, explaining that no level of cannabis is safe. Because the science has not yet created a test which can definitely show cannabis impairment, several legal frameworks presume impairment from positive drug test results. The NSC further cites an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study that found a 5.2%
Canna Law Blog
MAY 19, 2019
In addition to legalizing adult use and possession of cannabis, the law creates a statewide regulatory regime for commercial cannabis activity, but also provides discretion to local jurisdictions to prohibit or restrict such businesses. California Legal Issues Real EstateIn 2016, California voters approved Prop 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, by nearly 2 million votes.
WeedAdvisor
OCTOBER 7, 2019
Former head of the Canadian Medical Association Dr. Chris Simpson feels that legal marijuana is no the relatively benign commodity most people claim it to be. In fact, we covered the issue at one point and noted that some people stopped the condition by switching to legal marijuana. But now that marijuana is legal, individuals simply have to ask the local dispensary staff (once edibles are available for sale) for guidance.
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NORML
JULY 1, 2020
The Act permits those 21 or older to possess up to one ounce of cannabis and directs revenue from retail cannabis sales to fund various public education and safety programs. Ballot Initiative Legalization 2020 Arizona ballot initiatives election legalization
Cannabis Life Network
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
No question, we live in unprecedented times, and in many ways, it’s changing the social landscape. The focus has shifted from celebrities to health care and for a politician, a positive public opinion can unlock new doors, for good or ill.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 9, 2020
introduced legislation to address health and safety considerations for implementing the legalization of marijuana at the federal level. … Read More. WASHINGTON, D.C. 08/3/20]—U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.)
Cannabis Life Network
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
The Provincial Community Safety Unit, aka the CSU, is threatening […]. Due to pressure from the Province, the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club, aka the VCBC, received an eviction notice.
Cannabis Life Network
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
No question, we live in unprecedented times, and in many ways, it’s changing the social landscape. The focus has shifted from celebrities to health care and for a politician, a positive public opinion can unlock new doors, for good or ill.
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 24, 2020
As Massachusetts begins its third year of legal adult-use marijuana sales and after more than one billion … Read More. By Steven J. Hoffman | Cannabis Control Commission.
NORML
JUNE 25, 2019
Pritzker has signed legislation legalizing the adult use of marijuana and regulating its commercial production and retail sale. Illinois is now the eleventh state to legalize adult-use marijuana, and it is the second state to legalize marijuana use via legislative action rather than by voter initiative. Patients enrolled in the state’s medical cannabis program will be legally permitted for the first time to personally cultivate up to five marijuana plants.
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 17, 2020
This story needs no comment, although plenty could be said.
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 27, 2020
We take a look at where CBD regulation might be going and whether we should be concerned about safety writes Rob Verkerk PhD, scientific and executive director, ANH-Intl. We take a look at where CBD regulation might be going and whether we should be concerned about safety.
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.
NORML
MARCH 5, 2019
Commenting on the new findings, NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri said, “The federal government needs to deschedule marijuana to allow states to better and more fully benefit from the economic growth engine that is the legal marijuana industry. ” The report , entitled Cannabis Jobs Count , identifies some 211,000 full-time jobs in the legal cannabis sector. Business INDUSTRY Legalization economy industry jobs leafly
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 23, 2020
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has looked at THC levels in 12 different categories of hemp foods, including hemp oil, breads and teas. European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) . .
Cannabis Life Network
MARCH 20, 2021
Cannabis 101 Cannabis Canada Cannabis Legalization CBD News Culture Featured Gaming Law Politics cannabis Community Safety Unity crossword crossword puzzle csu dispensary human body medical cannabis Test your knowledge
NORML
APRIL 9, 2020
NORML’s Responsible Consumer Safety Tips. Read and download NORML’s consumer safety tips. NORML’s Voting Guide to Legalize Marijuana in Your State. Here at NORML, we take our work seriously.
Cannabis Life Network
JULY 29, 2020
On July 15, 2020, the Community Safety Unit (CSU) raided the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club (VCBC), seizing the Cannabis medicine it’s members depend on.
NORML
MAY 19, 2020
The enactment of adult-use cannabis legalization laws in Colorado and Washington is associated with increased tourism in both states, according to data published in the Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy.
Cannabis Law Report
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
The FDA also published a revised Consumer Update detailing safety concerns about CBD products more broadly. The agency remains concerned about the safety of human food products (e.g. Today, the U.S.
NORML
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
Just about two months into the 2019 legislative session, legalization proposals are swiftly moving forward in states across the country. Senate Bill 686 seeks to legalize the use, possession, cultivation, and retail sale of small amounts of marijuana for adults. This marked the first time a legislative committee in Hawaii moved a legalization proposal forward. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is supportive of legalization, having campaigned and won on the issue.
NORML
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
“The refusal [of the federal government] to acknowledge the existence of legal cannabis jobs is a powerful act of shaming and stigmatization,” the report concludes.
Cannabis Life Network
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
Alex Robb, the director, and general manager of Trees Cannabis has been issued a notice of administrative monetary penalty (NAMP), by the province’s nascent Community Safety Unit (CSU), for $1.5 Well, the hammer has finally dropped.
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
The post There Will Be Lawsuits: Legal Fallout From Vape Cart Crisis Is Coming appeared first on Leafly. Industry lawsuits vape safetyWith hundreds injured and seven possibly linked deaths, the vape cart crisis could lead to epic product liability battles. Here's what to expect.
The Fresh Toast
APRIL 23, 2019
Legalizing Medical Marijuana Could Make Workplaces Safer According to this new research, states that legalized medical cannabis saw a drop in workplace fatalities among young adult employees. The post Legalizing Medical Marijuana Could Make Workplaces Safer appeared first on The Fresh Toast. Cannabis Marijuana Legislation Medical Marijuana News Wellness alcohol marijuana legalization opioids workplace safety young adults
The Blunt Truth
DECEMBER 3, 2019
In addition to the letters, the FDA published a revised Consumer Update detailing safety concerns about CBD products more broadly. The FDA has requested responses from the warning letter recipients within 15 working days stating how they plan to correct these violations, with serious legal ramifications on the line should they fail to comply. In its largest mass enforcement action involving cannabidiol (CBD) yet, the U.S.
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?
NORML
MARCH 12, 2019
After months of negotiation, Governor Murphy and NJ state legislators have reached a deal on what will be included in upcoming legislation to legalize the adult-use and retail sale of marijuana in the state of New Jersey. We need urgent action from New Jersey residents to make adult-use cannabis legalization a reality in the Garden State. Click here to send an urgent letter to your state legislators in support of adult-use cannabis legalization in New Jersey.
NORML
OCTOBER 8, 2019
Investigators affiliated with the Department of Justice and Criminology at Washington State University assessed trends in monthly average crime rates in Colorado and Washington following legalization compared to various control states. They reported, “[M]arijuana legalization and sales have had minimal to no effect on major crimes in Colorado or Washington. ’ LAW ENFORCEMENT Legalization Colorado crime violent crime Washington
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