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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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 5, 2019

The bill would appropriate $2 million to a Cannabis Control Commission to launch administration of the law, with “priorities for the allocation of the remaining funds subject to appropriation,” starting with $100,000 annually to the Department of Safety for a drug monitoring initiative and data collection on health impacts.

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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% THE REPORT.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

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. Various approaches, from strict medical programs to comprehensive recreational markets, highlight the diverse strategies adopted by states.

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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 For Rhode Island employers, this new legislation creates some immediate challenges, ? which is expected.

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

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Veriheal

AUGUST 14, 2023

The directive from Mastercard underscores the contradictory landscape of cannabis laws in the United States, where cannabis is legal for medicinal and recreational use in most states yet remains illegal under federal law. However, this rigid federal stance contrasts starkly with state-level policies.

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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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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Indeed, on February 18, 2020, the United States Department of Transportation published a bulletin addressing “ DOT Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance Notice ,” which follows previous notices it had released regarding its position on medical marijuana. In the new notice, DOT states: The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, Pub.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 1, 2019

At this point, over a month into the 2019 session, a preponderance of legislators appear vaguely inclined to “let it ride” and drop the big ideas when it comes to cannabis. Following the 2017 session, however, the Joint Committee was dissolved, on the inclination that Salem would start treating cannabis more like a standard policy issue.

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PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 25, 2023

These professions often involve high levels of responsibility and public safety. In many jurisdictions, police officers, EMTs, and firefighters are subject to strict drug policies due to the nature of their work. This is due to the potential risks it can pose to public safety and their professional obligations.

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WeedAdvisor

JULY 23, 2019

To be fair, some jobs should require workers to abstain from cannabis use, as safety could be a concern. At the same time, their policies on drugs can change at their own discretion, regardless of legal status on a state level. The new legislation does not apply to recreational users. Do their policies make sense?

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SpeedWeed

JULY 21, 2021

The Source pivoted to the adult-use market quickly, launching its first recreational sales at its Sahara location on July 1, 2017. Going from medical to recreational, it was about a five-times increase in business. With recreational, there’s a much bigger knowledge gap,” Wiegand said. Reflecting on Lessons Learned.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 21, 2019

The measure, which makes clear that the group “takes no position as to whether cannabis should be legalized under the laws of the United States or of any state,” highlights the public safety issues caused by current federal policy, which makes many financial services providers reluctant to work with the marijuana industry.

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NORML

MAY 20, 2019

Partially as a legislative apology for the frivolous and unnecessary wrongs of the War on Drugs and partially to boost possible employment opportunities to past “offenders”, Assembly Bill 192 would create a program for anyone with permanent criminal charges to apply for the records of those crimes to be sealed.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Taken together, these changes in state law create potential difficulties for employers over enforcement of workplace drug policies—particularly when those policies are required by federal law. California is also poised to join the growing list of states protecting employees’ right to use marijuana recreationally while off-duty.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2022

In an effort to connect directly with the cannabis and wine industries, the southern Oregon hospitality sector, and Jackson and Josephine county legislators, the OLCC held its monthly Commission meeting on June 15, 2022, at Southern Oregon University in Ashland. Commissioners also approved three stipulated settlement agreements.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

Marijuana was once again one of the hottest legislative topics across the nation in 2021, and while some states’ new legislation provided greater protections to employers with drug-free and/or zero-tolerance policies, others took a more employee-friendly approach. Recreational Marijuana. Ashley Bobo. Medical Marijuana

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PrestoDoctor

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Some countries and states have legalized the recreational or medicinal use of marijuana, while others still consider it illegal. As marijuana legislation undergoes changes in more regions, property owners face the challenge of navigating a landscape where cultural attitudes towards cannabis use vary widely.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 3, 2022

Seyfarth Synopsis : 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. Jennifer Mora. Connecticut. New Mexico.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

In recent years, most major cities in Texas have launched programs and adopted policies that reduce, or even eliminate, penalties for the possession of cannabis. [ii] Recreational use of cannabis in Texas remains restrictive, with law enforcement being inconsistent even between Texas cities. Health & Safety Code § 487.001 et seq.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

DECEMBER 18, 2020

In Arizona, this took the form of Proposition 207, which would legalize recreational marijuana for adults in the state. It effectively changes marijuana policies in Arizona but will take some time to hash out the details completely and become official law. Here’s everything you need to know about this new legislation.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 21, 2021

MERKLEY, DAINES URGE COLLEAGUES TO BUILD PATHWAY FORWARD FOR BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO ENSURE THAT LEGAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES CAN ACCESS CRUCIAL FINANCIAL SERVICES. The inability of these state-legal entities to bank their significant cash reserves is an issue of public safety. Thursday, June 17, 2021. Washington, D.C. Oregon’s U.S.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 20, 2021

Maryland state lawmakers announced last week that the legislature will turn to the voters on the issue of cannabis policy reform by placing a marijuana legalization measure on the statewide ballot next year. Cannabis use has had a disparate impact on people of color for too long with no real impact on public safety,” Del.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 29, 2020

The New York State Catholic Conference on Monday indicated its opposition to a bill that would legalize the sale and use of recreational marijuana. “There are many policy issues that I laid out back in January and we’re going to pursue all of them,” he said, according to The Post-Star. Source: [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 7, 2022

included — marijuana may already be legal for recreational and medical use, but employment laws and practices requiring drug testing for current or prospective employees may be lagging behind. In 2019 the council passed legislation protecting many D.C. 2021, reflects the reality that in many jurisdictions — D.C. Read more at .

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

The next stop for the legislation is the full House, and then it’s on to the state Senate, which may be less hospitable territory. A bill to allow possession and home cultivation cleared the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee. In Kentucky, support is growing for medical marijuana. See her statement here.

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MassRoots

APRIL 30, 2020

Those who were previously arrested for possession of one ounce or less of cannabis, in Virginia, will no longer have those arrests appear on their criminal record under the new legislation. Policy reform under the new law addresses more than just marijuana possession. ” Exploring Legalization. More Than Just Decriminalization.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2022

On April 21, 2022, a day after 4/20, New Jersey became the last state to legalize recreational marijuana sales. The full impact of this legislation will not be felt right away, but as the number of states that have legalized marijuana expands, substantial changes in where it is legal are on the horizon.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

While employers in the US transport industry are acutely aware of the effects COVID-19 has imposed over the last 18 months, another phenomenon has been making itself known: the ever-increasing tally of states and localities across the country legalising cannabis for medicinal and recreational purposes. phencyclidine (PCP).

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2019

The two-year experiment is being overseen by the French Agency for Drug Safety (ANSM), which drew up a 13-name committee to explore the possibilities of reform in one of Europe’s largest markets in December 2018. France is searching for patients to take part in an official medical cannabis trial, but users will not be smoking the drug.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 2, 2019

New Jersey took another big step towards legalizing the recreational adult-use of cannabis last week, but legislators stopped short of taking the historic vote. Leaders now hope to work out remaining sticking points and pass legislation before June. April 2, 2019.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2020

While marijuana is now legal for recreational use in an ever-increasing number of states, it is crucial to remember that medical marijuana is an essential medical treatment for millions of Americans. However, certain jobs will want to know if you use medical marijuana because they have a legally protected policy of not hiring MMJ patients.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 16, 2020

According to Marijuana Moment , Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Barbara Lee (D-CA) recently circulated a “Dear Colleague” letter urging their fellow lawmakers to consider federal marijuana reform to further promote racial justice as they debate policing reform legislation.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Marijuana laws have evolved significantly over the past few decades, with many states allowing adults to purchase and consume marijuana for medical use, recreation or both. many of the states that have adopted medical marijuana and recreational marijuana laws have also enacted standards for stakeholders in the marijuana industry.

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WeedAdvisor

JUNE 22, 2019

Although still not fully confirmed, marijuana policy in Colombia appears to be inching closer to legalization. Recreational marijuana has already been decriminalized, even allowing small amounts to be grown at home for individual use. Now, with this sudden change in policy, legalization is the final possible step.

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