NORML

AUGUST 13, 2019

The American Bar Association (ABA) has passed a resolution in support of ending federal marijuana prohibition and removing the substance from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). ” HOD adopts Res 104: Urges Congress to end conflict between some state laws and federal law over marijuana regulation and update federal marijuana policy. .”

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The landscape of medical marijuana laws in the United States is complex and continually evolving. With federal and state regulations, varying laws by state, and ongoing updates, it’s crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of this ever-changing field.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

A University of Mary Washington survey shows 61 percent of Virginians favor legalizing the adult use of marijuana. “It comes as no surprise that a majority of Virginians support legalizing marijuana. “Voter attitudes are no longer reflected in state law, and candidates on the campaign trail would be wise to take note.”

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Veriheal

JULY 19, 2023

In a landmark decision, the California Senate recently passed a bill prohibiting employers from questioning job applicants about their past marijuana use. In the wake of the expanding marijuana legalization movement, employment policies related to cannabis use are experiencing significant transformation across the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 24, 2021

To prevent violations of the Second and Fifth Amendments, Congress should amend the Gun Control Act of 1968 to permit an exception for legal medical marijuana use. . Despite most states having enacted legal medical marijuana programs, marijuana is still federally illegal and designated as a Schedule I substance with no medical value.

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NORML

JANUARY 14, 2019

The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act essentially would give peace of mind to lawmakers, regulators, 149,000+ workers, and the millions of patients and consumers who are dependent on the normalization of lawful marijuana markets. Click here to send a message to your Representative and tell them to add their name in support!

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

A little more than a decade ago, marijuana use was illegal in every state. Marijuana use is now fully legal in 18 states and the District of Columbia, and an additional 18 states allow use for medical reasons. State Law Considerations. Off-Duty Marijuana Use. Off-Duty Marijuana Use.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2020

In Indianapolis on January 29, a quiet, eager audience of nurses give their rapt attention to Jason Straw as he takes center stage at the 2020 ISNA Policy Conference. ISNA 2020 POLICY CONFERENCE AGENDA, Jason Straw- Cannabis Policy. ISNA 2020 POLICY CONFERENCE AGENDA, Jason Straw- Cannabis Policy. PURPOSE : .

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NORML

APRIL 22, 2019

A spokesperson for the Jefferson County (population: 658,000) Sheriff’s Office announced today that local law enforcement will begin citing, rather than arresting, low-level marijuana offenders. Under the new policy, police will issue a summons to those who possess personal amounts of marijuana or cannabis-related paraphernalia.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In 2018, Utah officially joined forces with nearly three dozen other states around the country by legalizing medicinal marijuana. However, despite cannabis’s protected status, some localities in the state have refused to recognize the rights of medical marijuana patients. Escamilla said.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 9, 2021

Members of the New Orleans city council approved a municipal ordinance late last night effectively eliminating local penalties for low-level marijuana possession offenses. In a separate action, city officials also moved to vacate thousands of past marijuana-related convictions. Source: [link].

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Policy Marijuana Decriminalization State Laws 105

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

While marijuana use remains illegal at the federal level, 27 states and the District of Columbia have made medical use legal. This dataset includes states with comprehensive medical marijuana programs; it does not include state laws allowing the medical use of “low THC” products in certain situations.

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NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Minor marijuana possession offenders will no longer be criminally prosecuted in Hennepin County, Minnesota, according to a new policy announced Thursday by County Attorney Mike Freeman. ” Under the policy, prosecutors will not criminally charge anyone for marijuana offenses involving the possession of up to 100 grams of cannabis.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 25, 2021

Seyfarth Synopsis: In the first six months of 2021, several states legalized marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes, including New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and New Mexico. States show no signs of slowing down. What rights do Connecticut employers have if they have a drug-free workplace policy?

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NORML

JANUARY 10, 2019

This week, Congressman Earl Blumenauer reserved HR 420 for his legislation, the Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act. Our federal marijuana laws are outdated, out of touch and have negatively impacted countless lives.”.

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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. There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law.

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Law Marijuana Policy Recreational 105

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Consumer products law blog. Class actions against CBD companies proliferate under federal and state law. These jurisdictions are among the few that have legalized Marijuana -sourced CBD for both medical and recreational uses, with the exception that Marijuana-sourced CBD remains illegal in Florida for recreational uses.

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NORML

JUNE 17, 2019

Known as the Blumenauer-McClintock amendment after Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Tom McClintock (R-CA), this bipartisan language would restrict the Department of Justice from interfering in the 11 states that have legalized and regulate adult-use marijuana. TELL YOUR MEMBER OF CONGRESS TO VOTE YES!

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

National cannabis policy leaders with expertise in cannabis ballot measures and implementation available to provide commentary and analysis; areas of specialization include implementation of new state laws, development of regulations, economic impacts, and implications for federal policy reform Voters in Maryland and Missouri approved ballot measures (..)

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Delaware prosecutors will no longer be encouraged to pursue criminal charges against those who possess marijuana for personal use, according to guidelines issued by the state’s new Attorney General, Kathleen Jennings. Under state law , the possession of up to one ounce of cannabis is a civil violation.

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Decriminalization Marijuana Policy State Laws 129

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2022

Supreme Court declined to hear two cases challenging Minnesota’s denial of workers’ compensation for medical marijuana used to treat work-related injuries. 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.

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Marijuana Treatment State Laws Law 97

The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 21, 2019

In a time where marijuana legalization is rapidly expanding, all employers should be reassessing their workplace drug testing policies to be sure they are in compliance with existing and soon to be effective state and local laws.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

State legislators in 2021 enacted over 50 laws liberalizing marijuana policies in more than 25 states. The post NORML Issues Report Highlighting 2021 State Legislative Victories appeared first on NORML.

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Legislation Policy Law Marijuana 198

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

Seyfarth Synopsis: In the first six months of 2021, several states legalized marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes, including New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and New Mexico. States show no signs of slowing down. What rights do Connecticut employers have if they have a drug-free workplace policy?

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Recreational Legalization Marijuana Policy 105

MassRoots

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

420, my bill to legalize and responsibly regulate and tax marijuana,” Wyden tweeted on February 8. It’s time to bring our country’s marijuana policies into the 21st century, and my legislation is the way to do it.”. 420, my bill to legalize and responsibly regulate and tax marijuana. “I introduced S.420,

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Legalization Marijuana Legislation Policy 111

The Joint Blog

MAY 3, 2020

Although it may come as a surprise to many in the mainstream and those who don’t pay attention to marijuana-related topics, many public and private universities offer both courses, certificates and degrees related to marijuana and its many compounds including CBD. What are the elements of a marijuana trafficking offense?

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2021

This week, the Supreme Court rejected an appeal of a summons issued to a marijuana dispensary in Colorado for purposes of an IRS federal tax audit. The petitioners attempted to argue that it was incorrect for the lower court to hold that federal law supersedes Colorado law when it comes to state-legal cannabis sales.

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NORML

APRIL 18, 2019

Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx has pledged that her office will begin expunging thousands of low-level marijuana convictions in the coming months. Cook County, which includes Chicago, is the second-most populous county in the United States.

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Policy State Laws Marijuana Cannabis 201

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 27, 2019

Weedmaps, founded in 2008 and based in Irvine, California, is a well-known website for those in search of a local marijuana dispensary. Where the marijuana market is more saturated, Weedmaps changes for higher placements in listings.

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Policy Business Dispensary Compliance 72

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 22, 2022

Marijuana Moment. Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to take up a pair of cases concerning workers’ compensation for medical marijuana. In both instances, the state Supreme Court ruled that federal law prohibiting marijuana preempted state law, meaning the employers were not obligated to pay for the medicine.

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Marijuana State Laws Policy Medicine 59

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 7, 2020

Abstract: Today, marijuana use has employers balancing state laws against federal anti-drug policies, as well as against employees’ rights and maintaining a safe and drug-free … Read More.

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Marijuana State Laws Policy Law 59

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 27, 2023

Marijuana Moment reports A federal law enforcement agency has updated its employment policy to make it so applicants who’ve grown, manufactured or sold marijuana in compliance with state laws while serving in a “position of public responsibility” will no longer be automatically disqualified—whereas those who did so in violation of state cannabis policies (..)

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Compliance Compliance Policy State Laws 59

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Experts Vincent Sliwoski and Adams Lee break down the nuances of federal vs. state laws, and provide guidance on how companies can stay compliant. For more on the international cannabis trade, check out the following posts: Can I Import Marijuana Seeds to the U.S.? Should You Import Hemp to the United States?

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Compliance Compliance Hemp State Laws 93

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Santarosa and Emily Meehan of the Cannabis Industry Group Nasdaq and The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) (herein the “Exchanges”) have not listed cannabis cultivators, processors, and dispensaries (herein “operators”) that grow, process, and/or sell marijuana, i.e., “touch the flower,” pursuant to permits issued under state law because the Exchanges (..)

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Policy State Laws Dispensary Cultivation 64

The Blunt Truth

MARCH 17, 2021

Marijuana remains a Schedule I drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. However, more and more states and localities are either enacting marijuana laws with express employment protections or resolving court cases in favor of marijuana users. RagingWire Telecomm., RagingWire Telecomm.,

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Legislation Marijuana THC Safety 124

The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 20, 2022

On January 14, 2022, the Supreme Court of New Hampshire reversed a trial court decision that dismissed a former employee’s complaint alleging his employer failed to consider whether it could reasonably accommodate his use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. The employer denied the request and ultimately terminated him.

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Marijuana Law State Laws Policy 105

MMJ Recs

APRIL 11, 2024

West Virginia has emerged as a trailblazer in the realm of medical marijuana, implementing a comprehensive program to provide patients with access to this therapeutic treatment option. It aims to provide regulated and secure avenues for patients to obtain medical marijuana while ensuring adherence to stringent state laws and regulations.

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