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Towns can get reimbursement for opting into Maine’s recreational cannabis market

Cannabis Law Report

The state has introduced a new program to compensate Maine cities and towns for costs they incur when opting to permit recreational, adult-use cannabis businesses. The Office of Cannabis Policy last week announced the launch of an online portal Maine municipalities can use to obtain reimbursement for up to $20,000 of those costs.

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Are Multi-State Employers “Rolled Too Tight” on their Drug Testing Policies?

The Blunt Truth

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.

Policy 79
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Texas MMJ Laws and Workplace Rights: What Employees Need to Know

MMJ Recs

Employers have the right to enforce drug-free workplace policies and may choose to terminate or discipline employees who test positive for marijuana, even if it’s for medical purposes. Employers have the responsibility to maintain a safe work environment and enforce drug-free workplace policies.

Law 52
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Know your rights as an employer in terms of legal marijuana use

Cannabis Law Report

The legalization of medical marijuana use in 33 states and recreational marijuana use in 11 states has led to hazy implications for the hospitality industry. Vast variances in state laws exist and, to make matters worse, cannabis remains listed as a Schedule I illicit substance under the Controlled Substances Act.

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Illinois Marijuana Legislation Update: Senate Bill Would Protect Employers’ Rights

The Blunt Truth

Across the country, states are moving to legalize medical and recreational marijuana. In states that legalize recreational marijuana, employers and drug testing services have seen significant increases in positivity rates for marijuana metabolites. Drug policies must be updated and must address discrimination concerns.

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

The Blunt Truth

As a result, other employers may be pondering whether to change their approach to an increasingly popular drug that is legal for medicinal or recreational use in most states. States have been passing medical and recreational cannabis laws at an increasing pace. However, the decision may not be so easy.

Safety 111
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Half Baked: Illinois Legislature Includes Some Employer Protections in New Recreational Cannabis Law – But Beware the Traps

The Blunt Truth

Pritzker is expected to sign a comprehensive recreational cannabis bill. Across the country, states are moving to legalize medical and recreational cannabis. In states that legalize recreational cannabis, employers and drug testing services have seen significant increases in positivity rates for cannabis metabolites.