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Legalized Marijuana in Rhode Island ?Presents New Challenges ?for Employers

Cannabis Law Report

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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Washington State Alert: Liquor and Cannabis Board – Reactivation of Certain Allowances for Health and Safety Reasons

Cannabis Law Report

Re: Reactivation of Certain Allowances for Health and Safety Reasons. As you know, in June, Governor Inslee lifted most COVID-19 business restrictions put in place based on health and safety proclamations and/or Emergency Orders. For public health and safety reasons, the LCB is reactivating certain cannabis-specific allowances.

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Santa Fe Police Dept Re-Appraise Employment Drug Testing Policy Post Cannabis Legalization

Cannabis Law Report

It’s important that employers look at their drug testing policies,” said Emily Kaltenbach, senior director of the Drug Policy Alliance. Under their previous policy, new applicants who used marijuana in any way in the last three years would be disqualified, but that’s no longer the case.

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NY Office of Cannabis Management – Director of Policy (Deputy Director, NS)

Cannabis Law Report

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.

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Policy Advisor (Legislative Assistant) County of San Diego CA

Cannabis Law Report

The Office of Vice Chair Nora Vargas, San Diego County Supervisor, District 1, is seeking an experienced Policy Advisor. The ideal candidate has an understanding and interest in politics, policy and advocacy on the local, state, and national level. Assist in the research, drafting, and creation of policies for the Supervisor.

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New Study: Demographic and policy-based differences in behaviors and attitudes towards driving after marijuana use: an analysis of the 2013–2017 Traffic Safety Culture Index

Cannabis Law Report

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.

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To Test or Not to Test: Considerations for Employers Pondering the Future of Their Cannabis Testing Practices

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Years ago, when states first stepped foot in this arena, the laws and some courts interpreting them allowed employers wide latitude in enforcing their drug-free workplace policies, such as in California and Colorado. Experts do not yet agree on how much THC must be present to create impairment. Safety is an important consideration.

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