MMJ Recs

APRIL 3, 2024

Ohio has seen significant developments in its medical marijuana laws, reflecting changing attitudes towards cannabis as a therapeutic option. Understanding these regulations is crucial for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers navigating the state’s medical marijuana program.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2020

1 deadline to train managers and employees under a new compliance and safety program that is the first of its kind in the nation. The state’s Responsible Vendor Training Program is designed to support licensee compliance and enhance the safety of customers and employees. Seed-to-sale tracking compliance.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

We’re exploring the legal rights of MMJ patients in Missouri, the significance of advocating for their interests, legal protections available, the state’s medical cannabis regulations, the role of MMJ patient advocacy groups, and the success stories that highlight the impact of advocacy efforts.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 24, 2022

Forest Service (USFS) human resources division posted a notice on Monday that says while cannabis is legal in some form in a majority of states, federal workers “must remain drug-free and refrain from illegal drug use whether on or off duty regardless of state laws.”. Drug testing.

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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. Monitor and evaluate performance of the program area and subordinate staff.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It Pennsylvania State Rep.

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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. However, the law remains restrictive, limiting access to medical cannabis compared to other states.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

Insider Tips for Ohio Medical Marijuana Dispensary Visits Join loyalty programs and follow dispensaries on social media platforms to access exclusive promotions and discounts. Additionally, adhering to dispensary policies on product handling and consumption promotes harmony and safety.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

AUGUST 14, 2019

In a motion to add Lujan Grisham as an intervening party, her lawyers argued that the governor’s office is better suited than the state Department of Health to address some issues in the case.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 15, 2022

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. A state law passed earlier this year grants reimbursement for many municipal expenses associated with the opt-in process. Maine Biz website reports.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 3, 2022

Hemp Roundtable’s lobbyists, in partnership with our friends at the California Hemp Council, went to work, furiously arguing that the FAQ contradicted the new state law, and threatened to undermine the entire effort to finally regulate CBD in the state. The wheels of justice moved slowly, but we can now declare victory.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 5, 2023

Starting August 1, 2023, Minnesota will provide protections to individuals who use cannabis for recreational purposes, after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a state law allowing adults 21 and older to use recreational cannabis. The new law amends the state’s Consumable Products Act to protect off-duty cannabis use.

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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. Monitor and evaluate performance of the program area and subordinate staff.

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Compliance Compliance Seed-To-Sale Data 105

NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 1015, to make participation in Virginia’s medical cannabis program legal under state law.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Going along with this rapid trend toward legalization, states have enacted various workplace protections for marijuana users, including prohibitions on adverse employment actions for off-duty marijuana use. State Law Considerations. Interplay Between Federal and State Law. Off-Duty Marijuana Use.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 17, 2021

Since that time, while California employers have enjoyed some comfort in the ability to enforce their workplace substance abuse policies, lawmakers have been making efforts to amend state law to provide more protections to marijuana users. The bill also would exempt employment in the building and construction trades.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 12, 2022

The listening sessions will each be two hours in length and focus on three topic areas: (1) Licensed premises, (2) Facilitator conduct, and (3) Client and product safety. Client and product safety: packaging, labeling, dosage, duration and frequency. TRAINING PROGRAMS ARE NOW APPLYING FOR CURRICULUM APPROVAL . Pacific Time).

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 25, 2021

However, employers still must be mindful of the state law protections currently available to medical marijuana users including, among other things, not taking adverse action or otherwise discriminating against someone based solely on their status as a qualifying medical marijuana patient or their possession of medical marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

The Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA), among other things, consolidates the licensure and regulation of commercial medicinal and adult-use cannabis activities and requires the Department of Cannabis Control to administer its provisions. DIGEST KEY. 20210AB1656_99.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The bill would prohibit employers terminating an employee for the employee’s lawful off-duty activities that are lawful under state law even if those activities are not lawful under federal law, such as consuming cannabis. CO resident? FL resident? IN resident? NH resident? NH resident? NJ resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 245

NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Enacted in 1986, the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program made it a condition for employment that all civilian employees at executive branch agencies be prohibited from using federally illegal substances on or off duty. Medical marijuana is currently legal in 31 states, D.C., Medical marijuana is currently legal in 31 states, D.C.,

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2022

Notably, the law contains many employer-friendly provisions, and does not require health insurers to pay for medical marijuana, require employers to permit or accommodate medical marijuana use, prohibit drug-testing programs, or prohibit employers from refusing to hire applicants who use medical marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2022

Friends and neighbors, Imagine if the federal government built a new highway in Minnesota that had no speed limit and posed a great safety threat to motorists. To keep our drivers safe, it became necessary for the Minnesota Legislature to pass a state law to reduce the speed limit to 60 mph. or less THC.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2021

The bill includes several provisions for additional research to investigate the impact of legalization on public health, driving safety, and similar areas. Decriminalization of Cannabis, Recognition of State law Controlling Cannabis. Restorative Justice and Opportunity Programs. Draft Bill Details.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

The measure prohibits the release of past records for any marijuana offense that is no longer defined as a crime under state law. Update : HB 1343 is scheduled for a Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee Executive Session at 1pm on 3/3/20 in Legislative Office Building 204. AK resident? NH resident? VA resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 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. Monitor and evaluate performance of the program area and subordinate staff.

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Compliance Compliance Seed-To-Sale Data 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

However, employers still must be mindful of the state law protections currently available to medical marijuana users including, among other things, not taking adverse action or otherwise discriminating against someone based solely on their status as a qualifying medical marijuana patient or their possession of medical marijuana.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 19, 2020

To date, it’s truly been “buyer beware” outside of states putting together their own protocols on things like recalls, packaging and labeling safety standards, quality assurance reviews, and testing. CBD testing, packaging, and labeling is no consumer safety picnic either.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 18, 2022

Indeed, the DEA reports that it is “aggressively striving to halt the spread of cannabis cultivation in the United States,” including through its Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program (DCE/SP), which began funding eradication programs in 1979 and has approximately 126 state and local law enforcement agency participants.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law. And of course, employers still must be mindful of the state law protections currently available to medical marijuana users. Employers can only take employment actions based on contrary federal and state legal requirements (e.g., New Mexico. New Jersey.

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Cannabis Chronicles

JUNE 27, 2019

In April, the council held a work session examining the public safety and health aspects of legal cannabis. They also reflect updates to state law, such as eliminating “collective gardens,” which were previously used for medical marijuana. Meanwhile, the county moved forward with reconsidering the ban.

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NORML

JANUARY 4, 2019

Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Don Young (R-AK) re-introduced the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act, which protects those engaged in state-lawful medical marijuana programs from federal prosecution. MA resident? New Hampshire.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

These legal guidelines/laws related to cannabis continue to be enacted, repealed, and debated in the Texas Legislature today, evidencing strong public sentiment for more accepted, legally permissible uses of cannabis and cannabis products. Health & Safety Code § 487.001 et seq. [iv] Code § 169.001 et seq. [vi] vi] [link] [vii] Tex.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Revenue Generation: Maryland’s MMJ program generates revenue for the state, which can be reinvested in public services and healthcare initiatives. Research and Innovation: Maryland’s MMJ program encourages research and innovation in the field of cannabis-based therapies, benefiting patients both in the state and nationwide.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 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. Monitor and evaluate performance of the program area and subordinate staff.

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Compliance Compliance Seed-To-Sale Data 66

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 16, 2019

Starting tomorrow, the Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) will begin accepting applications from entities seeking to achieve state certification as Responsible Vendor Trainers for Marijuana Establishment Agents. Operating in accordance with state laws, regulations, local rules, and other topics.

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PrestoDoctor

MAY 30, 2023

Department of Transportation (DOT) Guidelines The Department of Transportation (DOT), which oversees the regulations for CDL holders, strictly adheres to federal laws regarding controlled substances. Under the DOT guidelines, it is explicitly stated that the use of marijuana by safety-sensitive employees, including CDL holders, is prohibited.

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