NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

On Thursday, hundreds of Texans joined us at the Texas State Capitol to discuss marijuana policy with legislators! Participants then crafted a message to place on their postcards which they delivered to offices along with policy overviews and then requested their Senator and Representative co-sponsor important legislation. We want to thank our coalition, Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy , for helping to continue to elevate and expand these lobby days.

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NORML

AUGUST 19, 2019

Justin Strekal: It’s important to remember that none of the states that have reformed their cannabis policies — whether medical or adult-use — were predicated on if Congress decides to move marijuana to Schedule II or III or IV.

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NORML

AUGUST 13, 2019

Regardless of the policy you’re advocating for (e.g., Marijuana policy should be evidence based. When NORML was founded in 1970, roughly 12% of Americans supported legalizing marijuana.

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NORML

JANUARY 16, 2019

This extensive database assigns a letter grade ‘A’ through ‘F’ to states’ governors based upon their comments and voting records specific to matters of marijuana policy.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2019

NEW Policy on Hemp Products. Find further information on the new policy clarifying Navy’s stance on hemp-derived products here. POLICY DOCUMENT. WHAT’S NEW IN OPNAV N170D?

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NORML

APRIL 4, 2019

It is time for the federal government to cease standing in the way of these voter-backed regulatory policies being implemented throughout the country,” said NORML Political Director Justin Strekal. The STATES Act is the next logical step in a comprehensive blueprint for more rational federal cannabis policy. The enactment of these policies have not negatively impacted workplace safety , crime rates , traffic safety , or youth use patterns. INDUSTRY LEGISLATION Policy

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Cannabis Chronicles

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

America’s cannabis companies are racing to build national brands and market their wares to mainstream consumers. There’s just one problem: It’s hard to advertise your product when the federal government considers you a drug dealer.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 27, 2019

Weedmaps refused to change its policy at the time, citing Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act, which gives platforms like Facebook and YouTube safe harbor from being held liable for the content their users post.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2019

Under a new policy announced by the Northam Administration, the Commonwealth of Virginia will soon officially authorize hemp processors to produce hemp extracts for human consumption. If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. Authored By: Samuel B.

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Leafly

MAY 1, 2019

In an open letter ahead of an international policy summit, the 329 organizations also question the UN drug office’s ability to change its own outdated perspective. The post 329 Groups Call on UN to Adopt Harm-Reduction Drug Policy appeared first on Leafly. Politics drug-policy United Nations

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 23, 2019

Kleiman was probably the most influential scholar on cannabis policy. If we were to try to pick just one major theme in Kleiman’s scholarship, it would probably be that the lack of a coherent national policy on cannabis legalization is bad for everybody.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 20, 2019

CCIA Policy Conference What’s Missing? – On Wednesday, March 20, 2019, the California Cannabis Industry Association (“CCIA”) will host its 4th Annual Policy Conference in Sacramento, California. 2019 Policy Development & Legislation , moderated by Amy Jenkins, CCIA.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 8, 2019

Insurance in the cannabis industry is big business, and business owners need to know what policies are available and what those policies cover. Because in insurance policies, like all other business contracts (e.g.

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WeedAdvisor

JULY 23, 2019

At the same time, their policies on drugs can change at their own discretion, regardless of legal status on a state level. Bloomberg explains: “Until the last few years, courts had largely backed companies that enforce zero-tolerance drug-free workplace policies. Employer Re-Considering Marijuana Policies. . There are two major reasons why employers are re-evaluating their policies on marijuana. Do their policies make sense?

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

AUGUST 6, 2019

The National Football League (NFL) preseason is upon us, and though the players may have changed, the league’s strict cannabis policies have not. We will continue to monitor the NFL’s and other professional sports’ policies on cannabis use.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 11, 2019

For the past three years, I have taught a class called “Cannabis Law & Policy” at Lewis & Clark Law School here in Portland, Oregon. Cannabis law is vexing; policy is harder. But as a sheer intellectual exercise, policy stuff is harder.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2019

America’s state legislators come together at ALEC to grapple with public policy issues that didn’t exist five or ten years ago. Legislators and attendees at this solutions-first meeting will consider 25 model policies on free enterprise and individual liberty in the states.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2019

The court sided with the government and is expected to charge Harborside between $11 million and $13 million in back taxes under a drug war-era tax policy that’s become the bane of pot company CPAs’ existence: Section 280E.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2019

The former director of federal policy for the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) has joined the staff of newly sworn-in Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) as a senior counsel and policy advisor. She’s already upset quite a few people for just being herself.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2019

Cannabis advertising alone is a regulatory concern, and in-house counsel should play a role in their company’s advertising policies to avoid hefty fines and other consequences, according to in-house and law firm lawyers who practice in the growing cannabis industry. “It’s

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2019

These apps simply need to move the shopping cart flow outside of the app itself to be compliant with this new policy,” the spokesperson said. “We’ve Another new section of the policies stipulates that apps “that facilitate the sale of tobacco (including e-cigarettes)” are prohibited. It’s the “regardless of legality” that indicates nothing will be changing until there is across the board federal legislation. Here’s the link. link]. Marijuana Moment reports.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 31, 2019

Blair Gibbs, the prime minister’s new policy adviser, is joining Downing Street from the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis. The prime minister is hiring Blair Gibbs, a long-term advocate of reforming cannabis laws, as one of his policy advisers in Downing Street.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 4, 2019

However, the about-face came the day before a motion challenging the former policy was scheduled in Carver County District Court. He believes that as information about the new policy spreads, enforcement of it will not be an issue.

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Leafly

JANUARY 22, 2019

The Nevada Dispensary Association says that although the new harassment policy caught the industry off guard, it offers the chance to “become a leader.”. The post Nevada’s Harassment Policy: A Chance for Cannabis to Lead by Example appeared first on Leafly. Industry Politics Nevada

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WeedAdvisor

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

From opt-outs to gross limitations on the number of initial cannabis stores, “competent” is hardly a word we could use to describe Ontario’s marijuana policy. The post Ontario Cannabis Policy Continues to Hurt the Legal Market appeared first on WeedAdvisor.

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WeedAdvisor

MAY 28, 2019

His message is simple, explaining that the current cannabis policies are poorly thought-out and poorly executed. When individuals are not armed with enough information, the fallout can be isolated to the person or, in this case, cause a ripple effect that harms the progress of policy. The post Former High-Profile Bahamian Politician Blasts Government Over Marijuana Policy appeared first on WeedAdvisor.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 27, 2019

The Nine Foundational Pillars represented within the ICA include: Policy , Hoban Law Group (U.S.).

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 14, 2019

The Office of Cannabis Policy and Enforcement will host its next monthly stakeholder meeting on Thursday, May 23, 2019, from 2-4 p.m. Office of Cannabis Policy & Enforcement. Here’s info about their upcoming stakeholder meeting. Mary 14, 2019. Dear Stakeholder, .

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WeedAdvisor

APRIL 30, 2019

Perhaps the most ridiculous aspect of this immigration policy is the wording of the law. Lawyers in Anchorage, Alaska were quick to criticize this policy, which was enacted on April 19 th. Whether or not immigration officials intend to discriminate against aspiring immigrants, this policy is still discriminatory. But, like in 1937, the recent policy change discriminates against individuals from other countries – albeit in a less overt fashion.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 16, 2019

The Office of Cannabis Policy and Enforcement will host its next monthly stakeholder meeting on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the City Council Chamber, New City Hall, 915 I Street, 1st floor, Sacramento, CA 95814. Office of Cannabis Policy & Enforcement. Dear Stakeholder, .

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2019

This is Cheech and Chong policy: Eliminating the black market will be impossible because while unlicensed cannabis cultivation is illegal in Canada, possession and consumption is entirely legal. Diane Francis: CannTrust is the fruit of a reckless, rushed Liberal cannabis policy.

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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. For example, a policy that simply prohibits the use of illegal drugs can create uncertainty because of marijuana’s legal status in various jurisdictions.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 21, 2019

Each sport approaches marijuana policy through their respective collective bargaining agreements as negotiated between the team owners (usually the league or association) and the players (as represented by a player’s association.)

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Peninsula Alternative Health

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Here Are Some FAQ on the New ID Card Policy: What does this mean for existing patients who have an ID card? Beginning January 1, 2019: All NEW patients must purchase a MMCC ID card during the registration process. Cards purchased after 01/01/19 will be valid for three years.

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WeedAdvisor

JULY 5, 2019

The post “Historic” Illinois Marijuana Legalization Presents an Opportunity to Restore Equality in Drug Policy appeared first on WeedAdvisor. Although some time has passed since Illinois became the 11 th state to fully legalize marijuana, the state’s decision continues to make headlines – and for good reason. Aside from simply legalizing the drug, lawmakers beefed up the bill to provide a slew of other benefits. It is no secret that poverty and crime are correlated.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 6, 2019

A Pentagon spokeswoman confirmed to Task & Purpose that the DoD Consolidated Adjudications Facility had not made any policy change about owning stock in companies that legally sell marijuana or related products. “Any changes will be addressed through normal policy update procedures.”

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Americans for Safe Access

OCTOBER 17, 2017

This report, in large part, scrutinized Representative Tom Marino (R-PA) and his potential appointment as the head of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) also known as the Drug Czar because of his ties with and sponsorship of legislation favoring the pharmaceutical industry

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SMPL

AUGUST 14, 2019

The American Bar Association (ABA) adopted a resolution on Monday that calls on Congress to allow states to set their own marijuana policies and recommends rescheduling or descheduling cannabis under federal law. Though ABA specified that it was not taking a position on marijuana legalization generally, it recognized that conflicting federal and state cannabis policies are untenable and have created complications for cannabis businesses operating in compliance with state law.

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WeedAdvisor

JANUARY 17, 2019

A “Failure of Public Policy”. Trudeau responded by explaining how a failure in public policy through prohibition actually made it easier for youth to access marijuana – a true statement that seems to elude some. It’s not about a new source of revenue for the government…it’s a reflection of a failure of public policy. The post Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Claims Legalization Was About Policy, Not Money appeared first on WeedAdvisor.

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MedicalMarijuana.ca

MARCH 4, 2019

To decide if we can include medical cannabis in your benefit coverage, we will look at: whether you have one of the five designated work-related medical conditions in the policy. When you have a work-related injury or illness we’re here to help you recover and get back to work. This may include providing you with health-care benefits and in some cases that may include medical cannabis.

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