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.

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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. The two overarching objectives of the framework are to displace the illegal market and to keep cannabis out of the hands of youth. Next Steps.

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CannaMD

MAY 14, 2022

As marijuana legalization spreads throughout the United States, many people debate the safety impacts of the drug. While public support continues to grow, some argue that legalization will increase cases of crime and marijuana-related accidents. Cannabis Legalization & […].

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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. The post Chairman’s Op-Ed: Adult Use Marijuana Home Delivery Presents an Exciting Opportunity for Public Safety, Equity, Local Revenue, and Collaboration first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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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. The post Arizona: Marijuana Legalization Proponents Turn In Nearly Twice The Signatures Required to Qualify for 2020 Ballot appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2021

A power struggle has been brewing in Cook County, where job offers to several attorneys from Public Defender Sharone Mitchell were rescinded after confusion over the county’s drug policy. Recreational marijuana became legal in Illinois last January. Their offers were revoked when drug tests came back positive for marijuana.

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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. About the EHS Practice Leaders . and around the world.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 28, 2022

The FTC’s self-proclaimed mission is to “prevent business practices that are anticompetitive or deceptive or unfair to consumers; to enhance informed consumer choice and public understanding of the competitive process; and to accomplish this without unduly burdening legitimate business activity.” CBD consumer safety enforcement.

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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.

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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 money is earmarked for public safety. He says, “The public safety component of our budget is our largest expenditure.

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WeedAdvisor

JUNE 22, 2019

Although still not fully confirmed, marijuana policy in Colombia appears to be inching closer to legalization. An analysis by Colombia’s Constitutional Court found the law on public drug consumption (among other sections) to be unconstitutional. Medical cannabis has been legal for the last three years.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 19, 2021

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 19, 2021 – PRESS RELEASE— Governor Ralph Northam announced appointments to the three newly-created boards responsible for overseeing the legalization of recreational cannabis in the Commonwealth. The Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) is the regulatory agency for the legal cannabis market in Virginia.

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CannaMD

MAY 9, 2022

Marijuana legalization is often thought of in terms of its potential effects on crime, public safety, and tax revenue. But new research published in Health Economics suggests that there may be another significant outcome of legalization – a decrease in the demand for certain prescription drugs covered by state Medicaid programs.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 14, 2021

Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP (DHC), a top New York-based commercial law and government relations firm, has announced the formation of a Cannabis Practice Group, which will help clients navigate the regulations around newly legalized adult recreational marijuana in New York State.

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NORML

APRIL 9, 2020

NORML’s Responsible Consumer Safety Tips. Read and download NORML’s consumer safety tips. NORML wishes to reiterate its message that the public beware of online misinformation surrounding the use of either cannabis or CBD as a potential remedy for COVID-19. Download tips. Download memo.

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NORML

AUGUST 22, 2022

Regulators and other concerned parties should seek to provide the public with more comprehensive safety information about the effects of more potent products, and they should continue to ensure that legal products do not get diverted to the youth market.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Of course, those working in Department of Transportation-regulated safety-sensitive positions, such as commercial motor vehicle drivers, pilots, and pipeline employees, are subject to mandatory alcohol and drug screening.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

We’re exploring the legal rights of MMJ patients in Missouri, the significance of advocating for their interests, legal protections available, the state’s medical cannabis regulations, the role of MMJ patient advocacy groups, and the success stories that highlight the impact of advocacy efforts.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 18, 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. ” About the EHS Practice Leaders.

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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recreational Use and Possession Limits As of 2023, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Texas. Accessing a Dispensary To gain access to a licensed dispensary, individuals must possess a valid medical marijuana recommendation issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety. The post Is Cannabis Legal In Texas 2023?

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 17, 2020

Eight drivers who said they were robbed of money and marijuana by Rohnert Park public safety officers settled their federal civil rights claims against the city this week for undisclosed sums, the latest legal battle to end for a city dogged by misconduct accusations against its former drug enforcement officers.

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Veriheal

JUNE 1, 2023

A bill was passed to legalize the possession and sharing of certain psychedelics for Californians aged 21 and above. Scott Wiener (D), and he explained that it is not a decriminalization effort; rather, it is simply legalization. There is no public analysis prepared for bills that are approved by the Chair pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

As Canada prepares for a federal election on Sept 20th, the Cannabis Council of Canada launched the #FutureofCanadianCannabis 🇨🇦 , a public affairs campaign leveraging the national footprint of Canada’s 700+ cannabis License Holders (LHs). August 19, 2021 – Ottawa, ON.

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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

MAY 15, 2020

Municipal officials in various cities nationwide are moving away from policies requiring marijuana testing for public employees. In the city of Rochester, council members approved municipal legislation on Tuesday barring pre-employment marijuana testing for non-safety sensitive city employees.

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Cannabis Life Network

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Canada never legalized cannabis because the war on drugs is immoral or because people have the right to consume a nontoxic plant. Canadian cannabis legalization was and is still about “public health and safety.” It isn’t challenging to find three signs of cannabis stigma in Canada.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

Cannabis companies are often unclear about what edible products are legal to manufacture and distribute. While some cannabis edibles may be legal on a state level, federal regulations prohibit placing some cannabinoids in food altogether. However, violations of federal law are currently the least of their concerns.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 23, 2024

Health Effects of Cannabis Legalization in Michigan The health effects of cannabis legalization in Michigan encompass both potential benefits and risks for residents. Legalization may offer expanded access to medical cannabis for patients suffering from various conditions, providing alternative treatment options and symptom relief.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

JANUARY 21, 2022

As the Michigan cannabis industry continues to grow and mature, medical and adult-use licensees would be well served to take proactive steps to ensure compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) regulations.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 20, 2022

The rules governing the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) are currently under review, and public comments are being accepted through May 1, 2022. This opportunity does not come around often and is critical for effecting change through transparent, public processes and grassroots advocacy. Tips and Strategies. Tips and Strategies.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2019

The New York State Association of Police made a statement opposing legalization of cannabis for adult-use in New York, in response to Governor Cuomo’s announcement that he plans to pass legislation April 1st, with the budget, that will legalize cannabis for adult-use in New York. 1 year prior to legalization.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 18, 2022

Observational Data Collected On Long-term Consumption of Oral C BD Shows No Correlation To Safety Issues Raised by FDA. Their participation strengthened the statistical reliability of both the liver safety results and achieved statistical relevance for both sleep and testosterone results. The methods for both phases were the same.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 18, 2022

NEW STUDY DEMONSTRATES CBD’S STRONG SAFETY PROFILE , AMPLIFIES CALLS FOR FDA REGULATION. Observational Data Collected On Long-term Consumption of Oral C BD Shows No Correlation To Safety Issues Raised by FDA. It has been over four years since the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp and non-intoxicating hemp derivatives like CBD.

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CannaMD

JULY 5, 2023

“Neither the marihuana [sic] user nor the drug itself can be said to constitute a danger to public safety.” ” The above statement comes from a 1972 report issued by the National Commission on Marihuana [sic] and Drug Abuse. This panel of experts was created by President Richard Nixon.

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NORML

MAY 13, 2022

A bipartisan group of 24 Senators stood up for public safety and for greater economic opportunities for legal cannabis businesses today by sending a letter to leadership in both chambers of Congress asking them to include cannabis banking reform language in broad legislation currently being debated in conference committee.

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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.”. billion annually.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 28, 2021

ASTM International’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) has launched a new subcommittee aimed at supporting the exchange of cannabis information and knowledge between global policymakers, regulators, scientists, and the general public. . The Benefit of Cannabis Standards: ASTM Committee D37. Recently, at the request of the U.S.

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