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Policy Presentation State Laws 
Project CBD
MARCH 7, 2025
A new study from an industry advocacy group in California examines the content of dozens of unregulated intoxicating “hemp” products that are easily available in the Golden State despite being banned by state law. The study, entitled The Great Hemp Hoax , was released Feb. The vape of things to come?
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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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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. Medical Cannabis in California. Related story. Claws and Effect: Cannabis Medicine for Pets.
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NORML
MARCH 14, 2019
Presently, V.A. This simple bill would align veterans VA treatment with their very popular state laws, usually approved by the voters. In the House, Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), a founder and co-Chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, has reintroduced H.R.
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NORML
MARCH 21, 2020
However, the work of reforming our nation’s failed marijuana laws is not suspended therefore we’re still updating you policy efforts across the country. doctors to fill out the state-legal medical marijuana recommendations. Presently, V.A. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take. AK resident? California.
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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.
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Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 30, 2023
With many relevant state laws going into effect throughout […]
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NORML
MARCH 14, 2020
doctors to fill out the state-legal medical marijuana recommendations. Presently, V.A. This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. 4522 was approved by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on 3/9/20.
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Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 3, 2022
As referenced in my post, the vast majority of these citations involved land that is zoned for exclusive farm use, for which the construction of greenhouses, hoophouses or other crop protection structures have never before been controversial and is indeed allowed outright under Oregon state law. County Hearings.
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MMJ Recs
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The Legal Landscape: New Jersey’s MMJ Laws New Jersey’s medical marijuana program has evolved significantly since its inception in 2010 under the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (CUMMA). The law allows patients with certain medical conditions to get and use medical marijuana legally.
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Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 3, 2022
As our firm’s prior information memos on cannabis have shown 1 , the legalization of marijuana for recreational or medical use in states still poses legal issues in higher education due to marijuana’s illegality under federal law. This tension in laws is also present in the issue of marijuana use by patients in hospital settings.
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 1, 2022
1 (2020) , a Minnesota state law that requires employers to furnish medical treatment as may reasonably be required to treat a work-related injury. The DOJ agreed with the Minnesota Supreme Court that the CSA preempts state law and recommended that the court not take up the pair of cases. 176.135, subd.
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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program
DECEMBER 17, 2021
Chavez also cited a portion of the law that states medical cannabis patient rules and regulations will remain under the purview of the Medical Cannabis Program until the newly formed Cannabis Control Division creates its own rules and regulations for medical cannabis patients. It’s basically show your card.”
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Veriheal
JULY 19, 2023
In the wake of the expanding marijuana legalization movement, employment policies related to cannabis use are experiencing significant transformation across the U.S. This case underscores the need for clarity in implementing cannabis-related employment policies. Now, it heads to the Assembly for further consideration.
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Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021
This position is responsible for enforcing state laws, rules and regulations through application review, inspection and data reports, and regulatory compliance and enforcement. This position will manage direct subordinate staff, perform audits, and assist in the development of policies and procedures.
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Veriheal
JULY 16, 2020
Despite the novelty of its drug policy findings, the document has gone largely unnoticed by reform advocates and the media. The panel, led by Jake Leinenkugel (a presidential nominee), asserted that psychedelics, such as MDMA and psilocybin, as well as cannabis, present promising ways to treat mental health conditions among military veterans.
Canna Law Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2019
Indeed, most states have introduced (and adopted) bills that would authorize the commercial production of hemp within their borders. A smaller but growing number of states also regulate the sale of products derived from hemp. Each Sunday, we summarize a new state in alphabetical order. Today, we cover Nebraska. 2-501 et seq.),
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CannaMD
DECEMBER 4, 2019
One recent study, published in the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management , suggests medical marijuana may improve both the health and employment prospects of older adults. State medical marijuana laws lead to increases in older adult labor supply. * However, research is proving this to be far from the truth!
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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.
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MMJ Recs
OCTOBER 26, 2023
This guide aims to provide an in-depth exploration of medical marijuana laws in the USA, offering insights into the regulations, the legal status of medical marijuana, the differences between federal and state laws, patient rights, dispensary regulations, and much more.
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Canna Care Docs
JUNE 2, 2025
Understanding the distinction between federal and state laws is crucial, as marijuana remains illegal at the federal level, complicating cross-border travel even between states where it is permitted. Federal vs. State Laws The interplay between federal and state laws regarding medical marijuana can be confusing for travelers.
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JUNE 15, 2021
This position is responsible for enforcing state laws, rules and regulations through application review, inspection and data reports, and regulatory compliance and enforcement. This position will manage direct subordinate staff, perform audits, and assist in the development of policies and procedures.
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The Blunt Truth
JUNE 8, 2020
Given that marijuana legislation is sweeping the nation, many employers are presently updating their policies and procedures as they expect to see increased marijuana usage among their employees. There is a state law trend towards requiring employers to prove impairment to justify adverse action based on marijuana use.
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Canna Law Blog
MAY 1, 2019
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it would formally update its Policy Manual regarding how cannabis-related activity–even when it took place in states that have legalized the medical and recreational use of marijuana–would impact naturalization. green card holders).
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Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 25, 2019
Colleges in the United States are becoming a battleground in the conflict between federal and state cannabis laws as students who use medical cannabis challenge decades-old campus drug policies. In states where medical cannabis is legal, students disciplined for using it are taking their schools to court.
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Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 31, 2022
The Commission has designated certain geographic areas in Massachusetts as DIAs for having historically disproportionately higher drug-policy enforcement and lower socio-economic status due to marijuana prohibition and the War on Drugs. The 29 DIAs respond to the Commission’s equity mandates under state law ( M.G.L.
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Canna Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 1, 2019
Indeed, most states have introduced (and adopted) bills that would authorize the commercial production of hemp within their borders. A smaller but growing number of states also regulate the sale of products derived from hemp. Each Sunday we will summarize a new state in alphabetical order.
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Canna Law Blog
AUGUST 6, 2019
One question presented by the Chief was whether “merely placing raw plant material in a package constitute processing hemp into a hemp product?” The mismatch of laws, regulations, and policies on smokable hemp make it difficult for businesses to sell smokable hemp products across state lines.
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NOVEMBER 11, 2019
PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. The purpose of this paper is to compare the arguments presented in People v. Part I will compare the three major arguments presented in Raybon and Perry. The second argument considers the voters’ intent when they passed Prop 64 and the public policy considerations connected to H&S 11362.45
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NORML
JUNE 7, 2019
“This would be a big deal in terms of changing our policies to follow states like Colorado, Washington, California, that we’ve seen move forward ending prohibition, not only stopping the arrests, as we’ve done significantly in Illinois with our decriminalization laws, but to open up the marketplace.”
Cannabis Law Report
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
Furthermore, even if the contract violated the CSA, public policy under the Ninth Circuit decision in Bassidji argued for enforcement. Left Coast finally asked the court to refer the case back to state court or allow them to amend the initial pleading. 3) Not against public policy. Order to Show Cause 6:8-7:18, ECF No 21.).
The Blunt Truth
DECEMBER 18, 2019
The Legalization Act specifically allows Illinois employers to enforce “reasonable zero tolerance or drug free workplace policies, or employment policies concerning drug testing, smoking, consumption, storage, or use of cannabis in the workplace or while on call provided that the policy is applied in a nondiscriminatory manner.”
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Canna Law Blog
AUGUST 23, 2019
Financial institutions that work with marijuana businesses must conduct due diligence to ensure that marijuana businesses are complying with state law. With the ever-changing laws and regulations, hemp businesses should expect to discuss the efforts they make to stay up-to-date on law and policy regarding hemp.
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The Blunt Truth
MARCH 12, 2019
During her employment Walmart had a drug testing policy which expressly stated that employees were prohibited from “[r]eporting to work under the influence of drugs or alcohol, including medical marijuana.” Plaintiff was aware of Walmart’s drug testing policy and acknowledged her understanding of the policy.
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MMJ Recs
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
This is because marijuana is still classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law, which takes precedence over state law in many employment cases. Employers with strict drug-free workplace policies, especially those in industries subject to federal regulations, often follow federal law to the letter.
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Cannabis Law Report
MAY 12, 2022
Pittsburgh School of Law, US. Could doctors be punished by federal authorities for recommending marijuana to patients consistent with state law? Other issues arose at the intersection of novel drug laws and other state laws. Edited by: Katherine Gemmingen | U.
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Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 4, 2021
However, this drug is not presently legally available, as it is classified as a Schedule I drug, severely restricted and regulated by the federal Controlled Substances Act. Oregon’s Psilocybin Services Act (“PSA”), adopted via initiative in November 2020, makes therapeutic use of psilocybin legal under Oregon state law.
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Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 11, 2021
In addition, the Associate Enforcement Counsel will assist in developing policies and proposing revisions to comply with legislative and regulatory changes with a focus on compliance and enforcement matters. Attend, present, and represent the Commission at public meetings, court hearings, and other public forums. 94G, M.G.L.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
The more wide-ranging bill (H 174/S 72), which a spokesperson said is a priority for House Speaker Ron Mariano, addresses aspects of state laws that cannabis regulators and industry entrepreneurs have been increasingly vocal about taking issue with. Sonia Chang-Diaz, co-chair of the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, said.
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Cannabis Law Report
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
The Legalization Act specifically allows Illinois employers to enforce “reasonable zero tolerance or drug free workplace policies, or employment policies concerning drug testing, smoking, consumption, storage, or use of cannabis in the workplace or while on call provided that the policy is applied in a nondiscriminatory manner.”
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Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021
This position is responsible for enforcing state laws, rules and regulations through application review, inspection and data reports, and regulatory compliance and enforcement. This position will manage direct subordinate staff, perform audits, and assist in the development of policies and procedures.
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Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 23, 2021
Section 280E applies where three elements are present: (1) a controlled substance; (2) trafficking; and (3) a trade or business. [12]. 15] Thus, the purchase and sale of cannabis constitutes trafficking even when permitted by state law. [16] THE THREE ELEMENTS OF 280E. Controlled Substance. CCH) 1533 (T.C. 1981), acq.
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Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 9, 2021
This position is responsible for enforcing state laws, rules and regulations through application review, inspection and data reports, and regulatory compliance and enforcement. This position will manage direct subordinate staff, perform audits, and assist in the development of policies and procedures.
51 WeedAdvisor
JUNE 12, 2019
The federal ban on marijuana presents a constant clash between the state and federal levels. While pressure on legal states has dropped substantially, marijuana’s grey area prompted many employers to test workers for marijuana prior or during employment. WeedAdvisor’s Support for Fair Marijuana Workplace Policies. .
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