Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Class actions against CBD companies proliferate under federal and state law. By Mark Faccenda (US) , Jeff Margulies (US) , Will Troutman (US) and *Katie Fragoso (US) on February 12, 2020 Posted in Food & Drug Administration, Recent consumer products case law, Recent legislation and regulations.

State Laws 59

State Laws Law CBD Food 59

MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This guide aims to provide an in-depth exploration of medical marijuana laws in the USA, offering insights into the regulations, the legal status of medical marijuana, the differences between federal and state laws, patient rights, dispensary regulations, and much more.

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Law Marijuana Programs Dispensary 98

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2022

They requested reimbursement for the cost of that treatment from their employers pursuant to Minn. 1 (2020) , a Minnesota state law that requires employers to furnish medical treatment as may reasonably be required to treat a work-related injury. 176.135, subd. Musta and Bierbach appealed the decision to the U.S.

Marijuana 97

Marijuana Treatment State Laws Law 97

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2022

The lack of robust research on cannabis products, cannabis as a therapy and dependence or addiction to cannabis heightens the challenge of developing sound policies on the use of cannabis in health care facilities. Some organizations have addressed these issues by adopting sample hospital policies based on their respective state’s laws.

Research and Development 98

Research and Development Policy Patients Compliance 98

MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Texas Medical Marijuana Laws A Historical Perspective: Texas has historically maintained stringent stances on marijuana, both for medical and recreational use. However, recent years have witnessed a shift in public opinion and legislative discourse, prompting the state to reevaluate its approach to medical marijuana.

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Legalization Marijuana Dispensary Conditions 52

NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Therefore, federal employees can be denied employment or terminated due to testing positive for marijuana metabolites, even if their use is in compliance with state law. ” “I’m pleased to join Representative Crist in introducing this legislation today.

Chronic Pain 174

Chronic Pain Legislation Treatment State Laws 174

MMJ Recs

MARCH 12, 2024

Employers have the right to enforce drug-free workplace policies and may choose to terminate or discipline employees who test positive for marijuana, even if it’s for medical purposes. Employers have the responsibility to maintain a safe work environment and enforce drug-free workplace policies.

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Law Compliance Compliance Policy 52

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 21, 2022

MAPS PBC is pioneering new forms of mental health care, beginning with the development of MDMA-assisted therapy as an FDA-approved treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). MDMA-assisted therapy is a new paradigm in the treatment of mental health, combining a medicine with psychotherapy to address the root causes of PTSD.

Advocacy 52

Advocacy Therapy Clinical Trials Environment 52

Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 1, 2018

Advocating for medical cannabis is no easy feat, and these organizations are spearheading state, national, and global efforts. The common mission of these nonprofits and trade associations is to educate on the benefits of medical cannabis and create legislative change for businesses, physicians, and qualifying patients.

Treatment 40

Treatment Education Advocacy Access 40

Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 1, 2018

Advocating for medical cannabis is no easy feat, and these organizations are spearheading state, national, and global efforts. The common mission of these nonprofits and trade associations is to educate on the benefits of medical cannabis and create legislative change for businesses, physicians, and qualifying patients.

Treatment 40

Treatment Education Advocacy Access 40

PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Nonetheless, recent developments in state laws and new safeguards provide protections to first responders who rely on medical cannabis. In many jurisdictions, police officers, EMTs, and firefighters are subject to strict drug policies due to the nature of their work. This means it is illegal under federal jurisdiction.

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Safety Policy Law State Laws 52

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.

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Law Marijuana Policy Recreational 105

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

These legal guidelines/laws related to cannabis continue to be enacted, repealed, and debated in the Texas Legislature today, evidencing strong public sentiment for more accepted, legally permissible uses of cannabis and cannabis products. iv] Texas State Law Library – Cannabis and the Law – [link]. [v] 1805, 88th Leg.,

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Law Chronic Pain Conditions Medicine 74

MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

To qualify for the program, patients must have explored other treatment options unsuccessfully and be under the care of a qualified physician. They also have the right to obtain their medication from licensed dispensaries that adhere to state regulations.

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Law Dispensary Clinical Trials Programs 52

SpeedWeed

MAY 7, 2021

Under current state law, any individual school or school district can prohibit their students from using or storing medical marijuana on school grounds. The new law , which will take effect this fall, will remove that authority, effectively requiring schools to accommodate their students’ medical needs.

Access 52

Access Law Marijuana Policy 52

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The more wide-ranging bill (H 174/S 72), which a spokesperson said is a priority for House Speaker Ron Mariano, addresses aspects of state laws that cannabis regulators and industry entrepreneurs have been increasingly vocal about taking issue with. Sonia Chang-Diaz, co-chair of the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, said.

Seed-To-Sale 52

Seed-To-Sale Consumption Compliance Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2021

He then went even further, describing the Colorado case that the Court declined to hear as a prime example of the fact that marijuana businesses do not experience “equal treatment” under the law. The Department of Justice has repeatedly issued memos changing its policies regarding federal enforcement against state-legal cannabis.

Policy 105

Policy Cultivation Recreational Legislation 105

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

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 ASA examines medical cannabis law efficacy. TOP FIVE KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE 2021 STATE OF THE STATES REPORT.

Access 98

Access Law Patients Programs 98

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.

Dispensary 52

Dispensary Programs Legalization Marijuana 52

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Several attendees raised questions on how treatment by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of imported products deemed to be inadmissible “drug paraphernalia” would change in light of two recent decisions issued by the Court of International Trade (CIT). Some states have also specifically legalized marijuana accessories (e.g.,

State Laws 80

State Laws Consumption Packaging Law 80

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. Confidentiality: The personal information of MMJ patients is kept confidential under state law, ensuring their privacy.

Advocacy 52

Advocacy Patients Legalization Access 52

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 Cards And Your Privacy.

Marijuana 52

Marijuana Treatment Safety Patients 52

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

Plaintiffs filed this action in early 1997 to enjoin enforcement of the government policy insofar as it threatened to punish physicians for communicating with their patients about the medical use of marijuana. United States , 445 U.S. Federalism is an important aspect to arguing on behalf of state legislative rights.

Patients 52

Patients Policy Data Treatment 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

A new law passed in July 2022 eliminates the state’s weight-based cannabis cultivation tax to be paid by market growers and created new tax credits for certain cannabis businesses. In addition, the state has seen the expansion of licenses for marijuana retail stores and craft growers.

Recreational 52

Recreational Legislation Research and Development Retail 52

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. There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law. Now is no different. Below are some highlights of what happened in 2021.

Law 52

Law Marijuana Policy Recreational 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 12, 2020

The House Veterans’ Affairs Committee has advanced two separate pieces of legislation that address veterans’ access to medical cannabis, Marijuana Moment reports. Earl Blumenauer (D), would let VA doctors make medical cannabis treatment recommendations in states where medical cannabis access is legal. Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Access 59

Access Media Legislation Cannabis 59

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

These states haven’t made major headlines for their progressive cannabis policies, but together they constitute a major market that has, nevertheless, dipped its toe in the water. The state has close to 400 dispensaries total. While cannabis legalization moves full steam ahead through much of the Northeast, the southeastern U.S.

Legalization 97

Legalization Seed-To-Sale Programs Dispensary 97

CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

What law legalized medical marijuana in Florida? SHORT ANSWER: In November 2016, the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative (known as Amendment 2 ) legalized medical marijuana treatment in Florida. To fully understand this definition, you also need to know two other legal definitions: Medical marijuana treatment center.

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Law Marijuana Patients Treatment 126

SpeedWeed

MAY 17, 2021

Martin’s cannabis use is completely legal under state law, though – he is a state-certified medical marijuana patient who has been using cannabis to treat chronic back pain and PTSD. Officials suspended him without pay and forced him to enter a substance abuse treatment program. View original article.

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Legalization Chronic Pain Collective State Laws 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2020

Now that the law has finally gone into effect, however, human resources executives around the state are realizing that the real work of understanding and applying the law to their employees is just beginning. Benesch launched B-Sharp in 2018 as a networking and professional development platform for women corporate counsel.

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Legalization Marijuana Law Policy 76

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

For the third category, the Court recognized transportation employers, federal government contractors, and recipients of federal grants as employers with such statutory obligations under federal law. The plaintiff, Cristina Barbuto, used small quantities of medicinal marijuana as treatment for her Crohn’s disease. Analysis. (I)

Policy 52

Policy Safety Law Patients 52

SpeedWeed

MARCH 11, 2021

The sudden ruling sent a shockwave through the state law enforcement community, and cops took to social media to vent about the decision. Some legislators are anxious to put prohibition back on the books, though, and are trying to amend the original felony drug law to only include people who “knowingly” possess drugs.

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Decriminalization Legislation Law Media 52

The Cannigma

MARCH 25, 2021

At the state level the problems are more generally bureaucratic inertia,” Eric E. Executive Director of the Criminal Justice Policy Foundation told The Cannigma during a Zoom call this week. “A An ideological issue for law enforcement. Sterling, of the Criminal Justice Policy Foundation, said. Sterling, J.D.,

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Marijuana Access Law Pharmaceutical 145

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

Under the licensing agreements, Cookies will also have a “Cookies Corner,” a store-within-a-store concept, at all of TerrAscend’s Apothecarium Alternative Treatment Centers in New Jersey. federal law, nor will it provide a defense to any federal proceeding which may be brought against TerrAscend. About Cookies. About TerrAscend.

Cultivation 105

Cultivation Seed-To-Sale Conditions Business 105

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

There are remaining concerns as to the state health department’s treatment policy towards these products as well. Ohio, Texas and Maine have also experienced adverse enforcement activities, and other states such as North Carolina are threatening the same.

CBD 71

CBD Food Compliance Compliance 71

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2019

As an employment law attorney representing companies, when my clients call with questions about medical marijuana, they want to know how it affects their drug testing and safety policies and what accommodations, if any, they have to make for employees who are using medical marijuana. What does this mean?

Medicine 40

Medicine Topical Safety Cannabis 40

Canna Law Blog

JULY 5, 2020

In turn, states have the option to maintain primary regulatory authority over the crop cultivated within their borders by submitting a plan to the USDA. This federal and state interplay has resulted in many legislative and regulatory changes at the state level. This is a hot button issue in many states.

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Hemp CBD Seed-To-Sale Agriculture 66