The Blunt Truth

JUNE 13, 2019

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.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2021

The Department of Justice has repeatedly issued memos changing its policies regarding federal enforcement against state-legal cannabis. In just the last year, five more states—comprising 43 million people (NY, NM, VA, NJ, CT)—have passed adult-use recreational marijuana laws.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 3, 2021

The battle over recreational cannabis is entering a new phase in Spain right now. Last week, the Supreme Court closed the loophole in federal law created by municipal officials in Barcelona, which allows the cannabis clubs a legal space in which to operate. Barcelona: A Split Between Federal and State Authorities.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This article delves into the current status of medical marijuana in Texas, exploring the laws, regulations, qualifying conditions, and the overall framework that shapes the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes in the Lone Star State.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Beyond Pesticides , October 8, 2019) As medicinal and recreational marijuana continue to be legalized in a growing number of states, concerns about the safety of the burgeoning industry—how the substance is grown, harvested, processed, distributed, sold, and used—have emerged. Here’s their blog post of 8 October.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 8, 2022

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.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 21, 2019

Eleven of those states — Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington — and the District of Columbia have adopted laws legalizing marijuana for recreational use.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 16, 2020

Budding recreational industry off to a slow start. Recreational Pot Gets Win-Lose In Detroit On Election Day. Pot entrepreneurs find Oklahoma a perfect environment. State MMJ director previews changes. State set to launch cannabis research at 8 universities. Senate Committee held a hearing on expungement bill.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2022

Applicable law: The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 19852 (NDPS), Drugs and Cosmetics Act,1940 (DCA), excise laws and cannabis specific state laws apply. The regulator: The excise department of respective states are responsible to issue licenses for cultivation, possession and use of cannabis.

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PrestoDoctor

JUNE 16, 2023

A dispensary is a state licensed retail store where you can legally purchase cannabis for medicinal or recreational use (in some states). Dispensaries are regulated by state laws and are required to follow strict guidelines for the sale and distribution of cannabis products.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 27, 2021

In the past, this has kept businesses from being able to make such a move because of the federal illegality of cannabis and the disconnect between different state laws. Other states have already started unionizing legal cannabis, including California , another early supporter of both recreational and medical cannabis industries.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2020

The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin reports. The road to Illinois becoming the 11th state in the country along with the District of Columbia to legalize adult-use recreational cannabis was a long and winding one. Benesch launched B-Sharp in 2018 as a networking and professional development platform for women corporate counsel.

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PrestoDoctor

JUNE 16, 2023

A dispensary is a state licensed retail store where you can legally purchase cannabis for medicinal or recreational use (in some states). Dispensaries are regulated by state laws and are required to follow strict guidelines for the sale and distribution of cannabis products.

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The Joint Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Federal and State Laws on Drug Test. Marijuana remains classified as a Schedule I drug and is prohibited under federal law. Across the United States, some states and municipalities also crafted similar laws to maintain a drug-free working environment. Even more disturbing is that 46.4%

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The Cannigma

MARCH 25, 2021

Federal cannabis prohibition and a culture of law enforcement antagonism has cut off access to medical marijuana for prisons, including in states where it is legal — and even long after inmates leave the prison walls. Marijuana is currently legal for medical use in 37 states.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2019

The population of California received the ability to legally purchase cannabis for recreational or “adult-use” rather than be restricted to “medical use”. Kelly, may very well be a challenge brewing under the California Constitution over an individual’s right to receive medical cannabis anywhere in the State of California.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 22, 2024

These tasty options not only cater to diverse taste preferences but also exemplify the creativity and innovation within the edibles market, providing consumers with a flavorful and enjoyable means of exploring the recreational and medicinal benefits of THC.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 12, 2021

I have a long history working in similar environments in the cannabis and the spirits industry during my time with Aphria (now Tilray) and Diageo. Most recently, Eula served as a member of the board of directors and Chairman of the Audit Committee for Harvest Health & Recreation Inc.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Trulieve was the first dispensary to be issued a license by the state as noted in this July 20, 2016 article: Florida’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Ready To Hit Market. They have a wide variety of quality cannabis at fair prices, knowledgeable employees, mellow environment, and treat patients in a respectful and professional manner.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 12, 2022

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. Could groups providing marijuana to patients raise a medical necessity defense if subject to federal prosecution?

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

iii] Prop 64 legalized marijuana for recreational use for adults over the age of 21 and allowed adults over age 21 to possess up to 28.5 states “laws pertaining to the smoking or ingesting” without mentioning possession. Before addressing the arguments, it is necessary to define several basic provisions that this paper will use.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 7, 2021

And then I believe recreational use will follow within five years of medical marijuana, but that’s just a personal belief. Just because it grows in Colorado well doesn’t mean it’s going to grow in our soil, our environment down here in Alabama. That’s the law. And that’s a great point.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

In medical cannabis, the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer Amendment already forbids the Department of Justice from using resources “to prevent such States from implementing their own State laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of medical marijuana.”

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 10, 2022

. “In addition to the expected near-term growth from this expansion, we believe existing medical markets in the EU, and elsewhere, are a pathway to participating in much larger legal recreational cannabis opportunities as these markets develop.” million square foot greenhouse facility, Delta 2.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2019

Current medical dispensaries pretty much already have everything needed in place to sell recreational cannabis. And if you’ve been following along with industry news, you may have seen that this company is second highest in sales for smokable cannabis in the Sunshine State. It also appears to be relatively safe to use.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 25, 2019

At the present time, state medical and recreational legalization have no impact on federal drug control laws. Although many states have chosen to legalize medical marijuana and four have legalized recreational use, such state actions continue to conflict with federal law. Emphasis added).

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Colorado has legalized both recreational and medical use of cannabis. Selinger cites software, point-of-sale systems, and packaging as areas that are thriving in the state. Arizona, where medical cannabis is legal and many believe recreational use will be allowed in the near future, has been an active market for M&A activity.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 22, 2021

The cash-only environment also burdens state and local government agencies that must collect tax and fee payments in person and in cash, which creates additional public expenses and employee safety risks.”. states, four U.S. have pass laws legalizing the recreational use of cannabis by adults.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Senator Leahy said: “These bills make important investments in our nation’s infrastructure, our environment, and the middle class, including historic increases to promote affordable housing, educate our nation’s children, combat climate change, and improve healthcare. Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, 2022. Monday, Oct.

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