Law & Crime

Employers In Maine Can No Longer Test For Cannabis Use

Maine has become the first state to protect employees from anti-cannabis discrimination. Cannabis is no longer on Maine Department of Labor's list of substances employers can test for. This means employers can't fire, discipline, or refuse to hire individuals who test positive for marijuana consumption.

Report: Patchwork of state laws leaving some medical marijuana patients behind - Cannabis News

Americans for Safe Access issues its annual state-by-state grades on medical cannabis laws and also calls on states to help combat the growing opioid crisis.

Massachusetts: Warning icons to appear on all pot products - Cannabis News

The image of a marijuana leaf has been banned for marketing purposes from appearing on the packaging or advertising for pot products, but the Cannabis Control Commission voted Tuesday to require the image of a marijuana leaf be displayed on every legal marijuana product sold in Massachusetts.

Pot decriminalization proposed for New Mexico’s biggest city - Cannabis News

Two Albuquerque city councilors are pushing to decriminalize marijuana possession in cases where a person is caught with an ounce (28 grams) or less, saying their proposal will free up police time and resources to focus on more serious crimes.

Ruling: Marijuana conventions can continue on Nevada casino properties - Cannabis News

After a unanimous decision, Nevada's Gaming Policy Committee has officially approved casino properties to continue hosting marijuana conventions, but buying, selling and consuming products on those properties are still not allowed.

Louisiana: Baton Rouge Is About To Decriminalize Marijuana - Cannabis News

Councilmember would 'rather see police spend their time on other crimes.'

Medical Marijuana Treatment Slowly Gains Traction in Workers’ Comp - Cannabis News

Though states and the federal government remain at odds on marijuana legalization, the drug is gaining traction as a viable treatment in workers’ comp claims.

Michigan: Medical Marijuana Label Unveiled - Cannabis News

The state of Michigan has unveiled a universal symbol for labeling medical marijuana products sold in the state.

Employers blocked from discriminating against staff using marijuana in Maine - Cannabis News

Workers in Maine no longer have to worry about getting in trouble at work for smoking marijuana in their off time.

Seattle to Annul Misdemeanor Marijuana Convictions - Cannabis News

Seattle will move to repeal misdemeanor marijuana charges that were prosecuted before Washington legalized pot in 2012, City Mayor Jenny Durkan and City Attorney Pete Holmes announced during a press conference Thursday.


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