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Overview of LPP Policy Initiatives

Cannabis Law Report

Overview of LPP Policy Initiatives. The Last Prisoner Project’s policy team will be exploring the philosophy behind our legislative advocacy efforts, our team’s high-level policy priorities, and our current policy goals—and challenges—on the local, state and federal levels. Description.

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Pennsylvania’s Medical Cannabis Legislation Was Recently Amended

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On Wednesday, June 30, Governor Tom Wolf (D) of Pennsylvania signed medical cannabis legislation amendments into effect. The newly signed legal framework will boost medical cannabis purchase limits, as well as prolong specific policies that were imposed on a temporary basis when the coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis initially erupted.

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Illinois Lawmaker Proposes Legislation to Prevent Employers From Terminating Cannabis Users

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On the other hand, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act provides employers with plenty of power in terms of imposing drug-free workplace policies. “So, this is not a new topic, but certainly is much bigger now that we have a larger pool of individuals in Illinois who are legally using the substance.”

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Are CBD Topicals Allowed in California?

Canna Law Blog

One of the areas I haven’t explored in great detail is topical products, i.e., cosmetics. Notably, the FAQs are silent on cosmetics and topical products. We aren’t aware of any explicit enforcement actions against Hemp CBD topicals. This may lead to more clarity for California CBD companies who have topical products.

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Marijuana Legalization Rundown: New Legislation Across Several States

Cannabis Law Report

Among the many changes that this new legislation brought were amendments to and expansion of New York’s lawful off-duty conduct law to protect cannabis use by employees when they are not on the job. Such policies must be made available to current employees prior to enactment, and to prospective employees at the time of any job offer.

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Washington State Might Modify its Cannabis Policies

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The 2021 legislative session is set to see some changes to cannabis policy. Activists and organizers supporting a change in Washington’s cannabis policy are hoping to tackle some key issues such as adult-use home cultivation, social equality, medical cannabis excise tax, and establishing a cannabis commission.

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Washington: WSLCB Publish Their 2019 Cannabis Topics & Trends Alerts

Cannabis Law Report

Legislative Session and the Licensing Process. 2019 Legislative Session – Agency Proposed Legislation. You can read more about product packaging and labeling requirements on the Understanding Board Interim Policies for Packaging and Labeling section of the LCB website. Here’s the Table of Contents.

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