The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 25, 2021

What rights do Connecticut employers have if they have a drug-free workplace policy? In the case of a job applicant, an employer can rescind an offer or a conditional job offer if an applicant tests positive for recreational marijuana so long as the employer makes the policy available to the applicant at the time of offer.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 8, 2021

April’s policy statement from the Washington cannabis board said that the DEA’s interpretation of federal hemp regulations is unenforceable and that the agency would create regulations for Delta-8 sold in licensed cannabis dispensaries. Since that time, at least a dozen states including New York have banned Delta-8 production and sales.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

“As we collectively analyze and respond to emerging issues in the cannabis industry, we will continue to be the preeminent voice in cannabis regulatory policy.”. Lab Testing and Product Safety. Impaired Driving and Traffic Safety. Social and Economic Equity. Medical Use and Research. Public Education. Cannabinoid Hemp.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

What rights do Connecticut employers have if they have a drug-free workplace policy? In the case of a job applicant, an employer can rescind an offer or a conditional job offer if an applicant tests positive for recreational marijuana so long as the employer makes the policy available to the applicant at the time of offer.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 12, 2024

Additionally, the Texas Department of Public Safety oversees the licensing of dispensaries and regulates the cultivation and distribution of medical marijuana. While the Compassionate Use Act (CUA) permits medical cannabis use, it does not require employers to accommodate employees’ marijuana use or modify workplace policies.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 28, 2020

National Cannabis Industry Association Releases Extensive Report on Vaping Illness and Related Policy. The cannabis industry has a serious and disruptive illicit market problem that is directly affecting public health and safety. We’re sure you have read all the opinions available on this report by now.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

You can read more about product packaging and labeling requirements on the Understanding Board Interim Policies for Packaging and Labeling section of the LCB website. The policy only applies to approved owners who are investing their own personal money into the business. Here’s the Table of Contents. Board Approves Jan.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The board will work on projects like designing the training program for psychedelic facilitators, tracking psychedelic policy development, studying ongoing science related to psilocybin, and making recommendations to lawmakers regarding the bill. People will not have to meet specific qualifications to access care.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 20, 2021

The decisions serve as important reminders to employers to ensure their drug testing policies and practices can withstand scrutiny in any jurisdiction. Court clarifies what it means for a job to be “safety-sensitive” under the statute. Iowa’s drug testing statute. In Dix, et al. Casey’s General Stores, Inc.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Investigators reported: “We find no support for the notion that changing the name of the drug from ‘marijuana’ to ‘cannabis’ affects public opinion on the drug or the policies governing it. ” Full text of the study, “Has the ‘M’ word been framed?

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2021

The Working Group’s report represents some of the best responsible cannabis policy examining the needs of the community from a variety of aspects including public health and safety as well as social and economic impacts. The impact of LA County’s Supervisors leadership on this topic is immeasurable.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2019

Now, patients can expect to see products typical of compounding pharmacies, like capsules, topicals, lozenges, lollipops, and suppositories, with an allowance of up to 10 milligrams of THC each. Virginia NORML has worked diligently alongside these legislators in their continued efforts to advance patient-focused medical cannabis policies.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2021

.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Travelers Institute , the public policy division of The Travelers Companies, Inc. The webinar series, which launched in 2020, will be hosted by Joan Woodward, President of the Travelers Institute and Executive Vice President of Public Policy at Travelers. 22 – “High Risk? About the Travelers Institute.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2021

The decisions serve as important reminders to employers to ensure their drug testing policies and practices can withstand scrutiny in any jurisdiction. Court clarifies what it means for a job to be “safety-sensitive” under the statute. Iowa’s drug testing statute. In Dix, et al. Casey’s General Stores, Inc.

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Veriheal

MAY 19, 2023

In the meantime, employers will be tasked with doing a thorough review of their current drug testing policies. The review period will give employers a chance to identify safety-sensitive positions for which the new drug test ban is not appropriate.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Now, findings from a recent research study —published in the February 2022 volume of the International Journal of Drug Policy—support the theory. As with most areas of cannabis research, more research is needed on this topic—but the existing findings speak loud and clear. Cannabis Regulation and Crime Reduction.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 17, 2022

A few weeks ago, California lawmakers quietly introduced SB-1326 , a bill that would amend the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act ( MAUCRSA ) to legalize interstate cannabis sales, notwithstanding the status of federal law. If this topic is of interest, you can read more about it here.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

Recent trends indicate a growing interest in alternative forms of consumption, such as edibles, topicals, and concentrates, in addition to traditional flower products. Regulations vary significantly by jurisdiction but typically encompass licensing requirements, product safety standards, and distribution protocols.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2020

hemp farmers are denied profitable markets for their crops, while unregulated products continue to proliferate, with no safeguards for public health and safety. In the meantime, the agency is considering the issuance of a risk-based enforcement discretion policy to provide more transparency regarding its enforcement priorities.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

“We need regulation, we need to make sure we’re protecting public health, public safety. On October 17 th , Governor Wolf (PA), Governor Cuomo (NY), Governor Murphy (NJ), and Governor Lamont (CT) met to discuss coordinating public policy across the region. This is a very important topic,” Governor Cuomo explained. “It

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 7, 2020

hemp farmers are denied profitable markets for their crops, while unregulated products continue to proliferate, with no safeguards for public health and safety. In the meantime, the agency is considering the issuance of a risk-based enforcement discretion policy to provide more transparency regarding its enforcement priorities.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 14, 2024

Moreover, dispensaries must implement robust security measures to prevent theft and ensure patient safety. These products provide various consumption methods, including smoking, vaporizing, oral ingestion, and topical application, allowing patients to choose the most suitable option for their medical condition and personal preferences.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Following the announcement of Velieva’s eligibility, Richardson took to Twitter to call out the Olympic Committee’s uneven enforcement of its drug policy. In the meantime, the state’s Liquor and Cannabis Board is communicating the following safety tips with cannabis retailers : Hire armed security guards.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2022

As marijuana legalization continues to expand, and employers struggle with this challenging topic in managing their workplaces, three recent developments are representative of the future challenges that employers may face as this area of the law continues to develop. Medical Marijuana Expands In the South. Cities Creating Their Own Rules.

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Veriheal

JULY 23, 2020

According to the Oregon Cannabis Association (OCA) , police budgets received more than $2 million directly from cannabis tax proceeds last year – despite the city passing a measure in 2016 stipulating that those funds should be designated for substance misuse treatment, public safety, and small business development.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 19, 2020

It happens more often than you might think depending on the topic (see, for example, the NLRB ). It is bad public policy when no federal watchdog is looking out for cannabis consumers (many millions of people) or scrutinizing the quality of cannabis products overall, and/or going after bad actors to deter bad behavior.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 11, 2021

Built on a foundation of regulatory compliance and human safety, HempFusion’s diverse product portfolio comprises 48 SKUs including tinctures, proprietary FDA Drug Listed Over-The-Counter (OTC) Topicals, Doctor/Practitioner Lines and more. Jason Mitchell, N.D. Chief Executive Officer and Director.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2021

At its first meeting, CCB Executive Director Tyler Klimas who serves as CAC chair appointed members to four newly established subcommittees: Subcommittee on Social Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion; Subcommittee on Public Health; Subcommittee on Public Safety; and Subcommittee on the Cannabis Industry and Market Stability. Dr. Benjamin Chew.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 19, 2023

So CBD companies on the receiving end of this letter – or who receive similar letters in the future – may have a difficult time sifting through the FTC’s myriad different policies. As mentioned, we will probably dive further into these topics in future blog posts, but wanted to get a short summary out now.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

Hemp CBD topicals represent a significant percentage of the booming CBD market. Add to that the issue of adulteration and the sad reality that many CBD topicals–and CBD products, generally –contain dangerous substances. According to an August 2019 report released by Grand View Research, Inc.,

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 22, 2020

Employers considering a tolerant attitude towards recreational cannabis in the workplace should consider safety hazards and legal liabilities. As a result, employers largely began to adopt policies that prohibited employees from using or being under the influence of alcohol (and drugs) while at work. Young on January 22, 2020.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2019

The New York State Association of Police said traffic safety is a major concern, citing an increase in vehicle-related fatalities by 62 percent in Colorado the first year cannabis was legalized in the state.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

The Program Specialist 2 (Cannabis) positions will perform applicant and licensee inspection of physical facilities, adherence to program regulations, development of guidance documents and statement of findings and other duties ensuring licensees are complying with public health and safety best practices. of the NYS Civil Service Law.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

Marijuana was once again one of the hottest legislative topics across the nation in 2021, and while some states’ new legislation provided greater protections to employers with drug-free and/or zero-tolerance policies, others took a more employee-friendly approach. The law includes several protections for employers.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 19, 2021

While the likelihood of passage is slim in the short-term, this is an important mile-marker and thoughtful comments will be critical as the industry takes steps to influence public policy. MORE Act: The Senators’ proposal addresses themes of social equity, criminal justice, and taxation reforms related to cannabis, among other topics.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

The Hall Act restricts legal usage to that of cannabis products (not hemp) that can be ingested – for example, by tablet or non-sugarcoated gummy – topical products, suppository, transdermal patch, or by nebulizer. The Hall Act expressly does not allow for the use of cannabis products that are smoked or vaped, baked goods, or candies.

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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. The new provisions further limit causes of action for employees disciplined pursuant to a reasonable drug and alcohol policy.

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