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. Understanding these multifaceted policies is crucial for grasping the complex evolution of medical marijuana in the US.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2021

The Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics at Harvard Law School is engaged in a three-year initiative to examine the ethical, legal, and social implications of psychedelics research, commerce, and therapeutics. Here’s the press release. The Project on Psychedelics Law and Regulation (POPLAR).

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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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NORML

JULY 1, 2019

It is patients like Tamara Lyn Netzel, a teacher from Alexandria who suffers from multiple sclerosis, who stand to benefit from this legislation. We will continue to make use of these oils more user-friendly now that members of the General Assembly are confident in the safety of these products,” said Senator Marsden, of Fairfax County.

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CannaMD

JUNE 2, 2020

A long-standing problem for medical marijuana patients across the nation is that while many states have loosened up restrictions on cannabis use, company policies on marijuana have remained mostly unchanged. CITIES WITH NEW MARIJUANA TESTING POLICIES. Exceptions were again made for safety-sensitive positions.

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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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MMJ Recs

MARCH 14, 2024

Additionally, individuals experiencing severe pain, nausea, or muscle spasms are eligible for medical marijuana treatment. This legislation outlines the eligibility criteria for patients, allowing those with qualifying conditions to obtain medical marijuana cards.

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Veriheal

JUNE 30, 2023

A study investigated psilocybin’s effect on alcohol addiction, the FDA outlined best practices for future psychedelic research, and the NCAA is inching toward cannabis policy change. Additionally, participants also reported feeling increased self-awareness and general improvement in relationships following their treatment.

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Veriheal

JULY 23, 2020

According to the Oregon Cannabis Association (OCA) , police budgets received more than $2 million directly from cannabis tax proceeds last year – despite the city passing a measure in 2016 stipulating that those funds should be designated for substance misuse treatment, public safety, and small business development.

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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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MMJ Recs

JUNE 26, 2020

Marijuana Use In Safety Sensitive Job Duties In Oklahoma. The speed at which the program rolled out meant that certain specific details of the legislation were vague or had not been finalized. But the plan was always to fine-tune the legislation, and the “Unity Bill” of March 12, 2019, did just that.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

” “I’m pleased to join Representative Crist in introducing this legislation today. As a Co-Chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus I remain committed to promoting this bill as well as other legislation to protect individuals and reform our federal cannabis laws.”

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Bill sponsor Senator Scott Wiener, who enlisted MAPS to advise on the bill, led the reform closer to passage than any previous state-wide psychedelic decriminalization legislation. On the heels of the update about SB 519 was news of Governor Gavin Newsom vetoing another proposed piece of drug policy legislation sponsored by Senator Wiener.

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PrestoDoctor

JANUARY 30, 2024

By exploring the signs and symptoms, risk factors, mechanism of action, and treatment options for cannabis-induced psychosis, we can better equip ourselves with the knowledge needed to prevent and manage this condition. In terms of treatment, a combination of medication and psychological interventions is common.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 27, 2023

This massive shift in policy is a response to concerns about the growing drug problem in parts of the country. Others, meanwhile, fear that these restrictions will drive the industry underground making product regulation and safety all the more difficult. Thailand became the first Asian country to legalize cannabis early last year.

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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. At that time, many employers will be prohibited from taking certain actions in the absence of clear policies addressing marijuana use or evidence of impairment. Now is no different.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The majority of US states now have some form of MMJ treatment available to their citizens, and each year new states are joining the medical marijuana revolution and implementing their own MMJ programs. MMJ Is An Essential Medical Treatment For Millions Of Americans. Medical marijuana treatment is not an exotic luxury for MMJ patients.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Cannabis, however, adds another complicating factor to this dynamic – years of outdated policies stemming from the war on drugs have disproportionately impacted communities of color. In 2019, Governor Cuomo signed legislation to decriminalize the penalties for unlawful possession of cannabis. View original article.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 20, 2024

Many dispensaries also offer additional services such as educational resources, patient consultations, and ongoing support programs to address patient concerns and enhance their overall treatment experience. These expansions aim to increase patient access and address supply shortages experienced in the past.

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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] Health & Safety Code § 487.001 et seq. [iv] Specifically, H.B. Specifically, H.B. iv] Texas State Law Library – Cannabis and the Law – [link]. [v] 1805, 88th Leg.,

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 2, 2021

During the 2021 legislative session, the Idaho Legislature was presented with House Bill 108 , proposing to legalize medical marijuana. and has no accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or lacks accepted safety for use in treatment under medical supervision.” Idaho Code § 37-2701 et seq. Conclusion.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

These rights include, but are not limited to: Access to Medical Cannabis: Registered MMJ patients in Missouri have the right to access medical cannabis as a treatment option for their qualifying medical conditions. Missouri MMJ Patient Rights Missouri’s MMJ program grants certain rights to registered patients.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 27, 2022

Legislators in New York and Washington state recently introduced bills to legalize psilocybin services. While Washington’s proposed legislation tracks Oregon’s “adult use” model, New York follows a “medicinal” model. Practitioners would need a new psilocybin-license before they could certify patients for treatment.

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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. Post-accident tests often are performed on employees receiving emergency medical care or treatment, when such an evaluation may be inappropriate.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

On July 14, 2021, Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) released the discussion draft of historic federal cannabis legalization legislation, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA). While unlikely to pass in this Congress, the momentous legislation gives us a roadmap for how the U.S.

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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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Veriheal

AUGUST 24, 2022

This campaign was backed by New Approach PAC, a nationwide political organization that is focused on supporting progressive reform surrounding cannabis and criminal justice policies. In May 2022, Connecticut’s governor signed a budget bill that included a provision for the implementation of psychedelic-assisted therapy treatment centers.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

The plaintiff, Cristina Barbuto, used small quantities of medicinal marijuana as treatment for her Crohn’s disease. Was Barbuto wrongfully terminated in violation of public policy by ASM for her use of medical marijuana? Overview: Facts & Lower Courts. Barbuto was hired by the defendant, Advantage Sales and Marketing (ASM) in 2014.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2022

Since 2014 when sales began in Colorado and Washington, legalization policies have provided states a new revenue stream to bolster budgets and fund important services and programs. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation (S.854-A/A.1248-A) Here’s what they say. Legalizing cannabis for adults has been a wise investment. 11,906,326.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 23, 2023

Critics have cautioned that enforcement-focused legislation often backfires in practice and ends up disproportionately targeting minority groups and communities of color. It is critical that the perspectives of groups who are most affected by drug enforcement policies are centered in these conversations around reform.

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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. At that time, many employers will be prohibited from taking certain actions in the absence of clear policies addressing marijuana use or evidence of impairment.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 30, 2022

If a rule of criminal law precludes a person from obtaining appropriate medical treatment when his or her life or health is in danger, then the state has intervened and this intervention constitutes a violation of that man’s or that woman’s security of the person …. Publisher: Law Now. MAY 1, 2020 BY PETER BOWAL AND DUSTIN BODNAR.

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NORML

MAY 24, 2019

This legislation has the potential to boost New York State’s economy by potentially creating a $1.7 1617), known as MRTA, this legislative session in Albany. Safeguarding safety and public health through advertising restrictions, stringent quality control, harm reduction options, and public education.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2021

The Ridgell case is an appeal of the Department of Child Safety’s decision to keep a former employee of the department on the registry. She also believes it is a harmful situation because it might lead medical marijuana patients to forgo prenatal treatment out of fear of retribution by the state. Read more at [link]. 10 donors.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

. – Today, ahead of the 50th anniversary—on June 17—of when President Richard Nixon declared the “war on drugs,” Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) and Cori Bush (D-MO) unveiled the Drug Policy Reform Act (DPRA), alongside the Drug Policy Alliance, which has been a strategic partner on the development of the legislation.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 29, 2021

Tetra Bio-Pharma ( TSX: TBP ) ( OTCQB: TBPMF ) ( FRA:JAM1 ) is a leader in cannabinoid-derived drug discovery and development with a FDA and a Health Canada cleared clinical program aimed at bringing novel prescription drugs and treatments to patients and their healthcare providers. For more information visit: www.tetrabiopharma.com.

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CannaMD

APRIL 15, 2020

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) has issued marijuana policy guidance for lawmakers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, along with a statement regarding the designation of medical cannabis facilities as “essential.” NORML: COVID-19 Memo to Lawmakers.

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