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. This rapidly evolving legal landscape presents new challenges for employers, especially multi-state employers.

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Project CBD

JULY 28, 2023

Project CBD: Your presentation with Allyn Howlett at the International Cannabinoid Research Society conference in Toronto (June 2023) discussed the chemical conversion of CBD into Δ8-THC (delta-8 THC) and “numerous additional THC isomers. with unknown pharmacological and safety profiles.”

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THC Cannabinoids Hemp Research and Development 217

Project CBD

MARCH 8, 2019

As of February 2019, the Veterinary Medical Board in California still has no official policy on hemp products. In response, veterinarians and others concerned for patient safety promoted a change in state law. They do however, continue to tell veterinarians they are barred from discussing, recommending, or selling hemp products.

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Pets Legalization Hemp Extraction 218

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

Employers will need to move quickly to implement policies ?and workplace policies on marijuana use or who work while under the influence of cannabis.?. requirements and implement such policies with their employees promptly.?. impose and enforce policies prohibiting certain employees from using cannabis products for 24 ?hours

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

3 This is really something, interesting presenters, well worth the money, and i actually will learn something. Our hand-picked panelists will discuss how regulations are being developed surrounding novel cannabinoids, public safety concerns to consider, and the implications for both state and federal policy.

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Cannabinoids Sleep Safety Events 103

The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Nevada prohibits employers from taking adverse action against applicants who test positive for marijuana, with exceptions for, among other jobs, safety-sensitive positions and motor vehicle drivers who are subject to testing under state or federal law.

Marijuana 111

Marijuana Safety Environment Conditions 111

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 9, 2022

Director of Policy (Deputy Director, NS) #10901. The Policy Director will also oversee the development and implementation of the Office’s public health educational campaign as well as the monitoring, surveillance, and reporting on key metrics related to the impacts of cannabis legalization. Range From $112155 to $141538 Annually.

Policy 52

Policy Research and Development Safety Data 52

Veriheal

MARCH 27, 2025

She cant use insurance because insurance doesnt cover medical cannabis, and hers, specifically, she uses these products to be present for her grandkids. Patients and prospective patients may contact the Iowa Department of Public Safety at (515)-725-6230 for more information. She suffers from chronic pain, as you mentioned.

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Chronic Pain Patients THC Programs 72

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

6 it held a “policy roundtable” with German officials on adult-use cannabis legalization, including: Burkhard Blienert, commissioner on narcotic drugs at the Federal Ministry of Health. Kristine Lütke, member of the Bundestag and drug policy spokesperson. Tilray, headquartered in New York, said in a news release dated Sept.

Policy 19

Policy Education Safety Events 19

Veriheal

DECEMBER 4, 2023

At that time, illicit substances were perceived as a significant threat to both workplace productivity and safety. The Shift in Public Perception Fast forward to the present and the way society perceives cannabis has drastically shifted. For one, the costs associated with drug screening can be significant.

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Policy Safety Treatment Business 119

The Blunt Truth

JUNE 3, 2020

The claimant, a licensed occupational therapist, tested positive for marijuana after submitting to a random drug test under the employer’s drug and alcohol testing policy. The Board found, and the court agreed, that the claimant was entitled to benefits because the employer did not prove the claimant violated any company policy.

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CBD Policy THC Concentrates 106

MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

That said, if your marijuana use affects your job performance or violates company policies, you could still face disciplinary action or termination. For example, if you operate heavy machinery or perform safety-sensitive tasks, your employer might have a zero-tolerance policy for marijuana use, even if it’s for medical purposes.

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Policy Law Safety Patients 98

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 8, 2021

Nonetheless, having a quorum present today, the Council was able to convene and conduct business. ” Read more at [link].

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Safety Packaging Policy Law 105

Canna Law Blog

MAY 26, 2019

Again, the primary concern expressed was that current law forces state-legal businesses to operate on a cash basis, which poses a safety risk, complicates enforcement efforts, and could damage local economies.

Banking 109

Banking Marijuana Safety Legislation 109

FloridaMarijuana.net

JULY 8, 2018

One study presented by Multidisciplinary association for psychedelic studies specifically seeks veterans as participants in their medical marijuana project. MAPS worked for over 22 years to obtain marijuana for medical marijuana drug development research, and the approval is a historic shift in federal policy.

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Strains Indica Hybrid Research and Development 190

The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 22, 2022

Employers can maintain a reasonable drug-free workplace policy that: Requires post-accident or reasonable suspicion drug testing of all employees or random drug testing of safety-sensitive workers; Is necessary to comply with federal law or a federal contract or funding agreement, if applicable to the employer; or.

Safety 111

Safety Environment Policy Recreational 111

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 10, 2021

Marijuana policies in the United States have become more permissive, motivating research on demographic and policy-based differences in behaviors and attitudes towards driving after marijuana use. The Traffic Safety Culture Index is an annual survey with national scope and multiple measures relevant to driving after marijuana use.

Policy 45

Policy Safety Marijuana Data 45

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. The conference also has an impressive line-up of keynote Speeches, Presentations, and Sessions.

Policy 51

Policy Collective Business Legislation 51

Canna Law Blog

JULY 22, 2019

Supporters of the Act have stressed the public-safety concerns that have resulted from the lucrative cannabis industry conducting business on a cash-only basis. CUNA President and CEO, Jim Nussle, already commented: At its heart, cannabis banking is a public safety issue. It’s an $8.3

Banking 107

Banking Legislation Safety Access 107

NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

Presently, V.A. 4522 was approved by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on 3/9/20. 4524 was approved by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on 3/9/20. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take. Veteran Access : HR 1647, the Veterans Equal Access Act, would allow V.A. Update : H. MA resident? Update : H. MA resident?

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Legislation Access Patients THC 220

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

The position provides daily oversight of complaints of product safety issues, non-compliance, and patient safety issues, qualified personnel registration, as well as application and renewal process for all licenses issued by the Commission. This may include developing new methods, policies, and procedures to further program goals.

Compliance 105

Compliance Compliance Seed-To-Sale Data 105

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 5, 2024

Other regulatory and policy reminders included: Transportation of Cannabis Containers – Daily Inventory Once the transporter receives a cannabis container, it must create a daily inventory. A copy of the transporter’s registration and a manifest for the delivery shall be present in any vehicle transporting cannabis.

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Compliance Compliance Agriculture Policy 104

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. Safety Implications for Employers. The New Jersey recreational marijuana law presents hurdles for employers and their efforts to maintain a drug-free workplace.

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Recreational Law Marijuana Safety 111

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Ethics, Safety, and Abuse in Psychedelic Medicine. She is the director of Drug Education at Students for Sensible Drug Policy and co-founder and director at Sana Healing Collective. Kylea has presented her own programs in the USA, Europe, and online. Wednesday, December 8th from 12:00-2:00pm PST. Kylea Taylor, M.S.,

Safety 52

Safety Medicine Therapy Research and Development 52

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 21, 2019

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) informed us that we have been selected from among hundreds of applicants to make a 5-minute formal presentation (with PowerPoint) at a hearing later this month! Vice President of Federal Policies. . ……… We have some great news to share with you. On Friday, the U.S.

CBD 40

CBD Environment Hemp Education 40

Project CBD

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

So just on safety alone, it’s worth using it. I think it’s more useful when THC is also present. I think it’s more useful when THC is also present. That doesn’t mean it has to be present in such amounts that it makes people crazy. You really can’t kill people with cannabis. Weil: In the U.S.,

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Medicine Research and Development Pharmaceutical Cannabis 306

Cannabis Chronicles

MAY 22, 2019

We’ll hand them an iPad, and ask them to fill out a couple quick surveys,” said Michael McDonell, chair of WSU’s Collaboration on Cannabis Policy, Research and Outreach. This partnership with WSU and Qwibil will help us research the safety and efficacy of cannabis as medicine for our patients’ use.”.

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Medicine Research and Development Data Collective 140

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The New Jersey State Policy Lab at Rutgers University has released a first-of-its-kind report examining health, education, and law enforcement factors related to marijuana usage. The goal is to use the data for comparative analysis over time to help shape state policy. The Rutgers Press Release. NJSPL-Cannabis-Feb2022.

Policy 52

Policy Marijuana Data Education 52

The Blunt Truth

MAY 4, 2021

Nevada prohibits employers from taking adverse action against applicants who test positive for marijuana, with exceptions for, among other jobs, safety-sensitive positions and motor vehicle drivers who are subject to testing under state or federal law.

Marijuana 77

Marijuana Safety Environment Conditions 77

Veriheal

AUGUST 14, 2023

However, this rigid federal stance contrasts starkly with state-level policies. This directive, coupled with Visa’s similar crackdown on cannabis transactions via cashless ATMS in 2021, presents a significant hurdle for both consumers and cannabis dispensaries.

Banking 98

Banking Dispensary Recreational Cannabis 98

Veriheal

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The study, which was conducted by the Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research, used technology that was able to successfully determine with 90% accuracy whether or not an individual was intoxicated by the cannabis plant. Is It Dangerous To Drive High? The Guardian reports that the U.S.

Data 119

Data THC Consumption Collective 119

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

a leading global cannabis and consumer packaged goods company, announced that the company has initiated a policy roundtable with German regulators on adult-use cannabis legalization in Germany. Kristine Lütke, Member of the Bundestag (FDP), Drug Policy Spokesperson. BERLIN, Sept. 6, 2022 – PRES RELEASE – Tilray Brands Inc. ,

Legislation 64

Legislation Supply Chain Research and Development Safety 64

Veriheal

JANUARY 21, 2025

Over the years, unions have used this power to secure various benefits like health insurance, pensions, and safety standards across industries. We want to negotiate their own safety and working conditions because thats only fair. What is Ballot Measure 119? We dont want them to be exposed to toxic chemicals if they dont need to be.

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Law Environment Conditions Safety 97

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 Office of Drug Policy: Cannabidiol (CBD): [link].

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Law Marijuana Oil Pharmaceutical 103

The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 6, 2023

And since there is, at present, no government shutdown, it’s all smooth sailing ahead, right? We’re growing a cannabis industry that will generate millions in revenue annually, create or sustain thousands of jobs, and prioritize equity and safety.

Banking 98

Banking Retail Legalization Safety 98

The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Further, the Act noted that employers have the right to discipline or terminate an employee who violates the employer’s workplace drug policy. Return-to-duty drug testing presented similar liabilities, typically detecting drug use before the employee had intended to work.

Recreational 77

Recreational Law Policy Cannabis 77

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

The position provides daily oversight of complaints of product safety issues, non-compliance, and patient safety issues, qualified personnel registration, as well as application and renewal process for all licenses issued by the Commission. This may include developing new methods, policies, and procedures to further program goals.

Compliance 81

Compliance Compliance Seed-To-Sale Data 81