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Employers Can Refuse to Hire and Terminate Medical Marijuana Users
An employer can refuse to hire an applicant and terminate an employee who tests positive for marijuana.
Court Policies Still Punish the Poor with Fines-Jail-Probation-Debt
Court policies continue despite a 1983 U.S. Supreme Court decision that found it unconstitutional to incarcerate defendants too poor to pay fines.
Michigan Adult Recreational Use of Marijuana
What is MRTMA? On November 6, 2018, Michigan voters approved Proposal 1, creating the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (MRTMA). Among other things, this Act delegates responsibility for marijuana licensing, regulation and enforcement to the...
THINGS TO KNOW IF YOU WANT TO START A MARIJUANA BUSINESS IN MICHIGAN
Michigan is months away from licensing recreational marijuana businesses and opening a new chapter in the state’s cannabis industry.
Michigan cities opting out of recreational marijuana
Many Michigan cities are opting out of recreational marijuana as the time for licensing from the state grows closer.
MICHIGAN IS CLOSER TO HAVING RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA BUSINESSES.
Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency released emergency regulations for businesses planning on entering the recreational marijuana marketplace.
Michigan Released Emergency Recreational Marijuana Rules For Establishments
Recreational marijuana smoking lounges, festivals and more are soon to be allowed in Michigan. They are defined under a set of emergency rules released.
House Votes To Block Feds From Enforcing Marijuana Laws
The House of Representatives approved a measure on Thursday to prevent the DOJ from interfering with individual state marijuana laws
West Bloomfield doctor sentenced for diverting thousands of oxycodone pills
A Detroit-area doctor was sentenced to prison today for his role in a scheme to distribute more than 23,000 pills of oxycodone.
The Rise of Fentanyl: Drug Addiction On The I-95
Drug overdose is now the main cause of death for Americans under the age of 50, they are more likely to die from a drug overdose than a car accident or gun. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KsaWpeCj98 More than 70,000 people died...
Kaneh Bosm: The Hidden Story of Cannabis in the Old Testament
Kaneh Bosm Chris Bennett takes a look at the fascinating references to cannabis, under the Hebrew name 'kaneh bosm' (spelling - qoph nun he' - bet shim mem) in the Old Testament text that have been suggested by anthropologist Sula Benet and other researchers, with...
The Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) holds its first public meeting
The MRA is required to hold at least four public meetings each calendar year for the purpose of hearing complaints and receiving the views of the public regarding the administration of the authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities vested in the Agency.
Nevada bans employers from refusing to hire those who fail marijuana tests
(Posted on CNN) Starting in 2020, Nevada employers cannot refuse to hire a job applicant for failing a marijuana screening test, making it the first state to pass such a law. "It is unlawful for any employer in this State to fail or refuse to hire a prospective...
USDA To Release Hemp Regulations In Time For 2020
The 2018 Farm Bill includes new guidelines for growing hemp. It moves hemp under the Title 1 commodity program. Early this year, USDA issued a Notice to Trade, stating they are in the process of gathering information to initiate rule making necessary to implement this...
Professionals say CBD products don’t affect drug test results
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) (5/20/2019) – Cannabidiol oil is becoming very popular around the world and some have raised concern on whether it’s hindering people from passing drug tests. THC is the compound in marijuana that gets people high. Cannabidiol oil (CBD) is another...
Horn v. Med. Marijuana, Inc.
A federal court in New York has ruled that a racketeering and fraud case against a trio of related companies can go ahead based on a truck driver’s claims after he failed a drug test after using one of the firms’ CBD products.
Michigan State Police raid home of Macomb County prosecutor
MACOMB TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) — Michigan State Police executed a raid at the home of Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith in Macomb Township, sources confirm to 7 Action News. 7 Investigator Jim Kiertnzer was on the scene and said agents removed surveillance cameras...
MICHIGAN ATTORNEY GENERAL PUSHES FOR MARIJUANA BANKING
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is taking measures to move the marijuana industry in the state forward by trying to troubleshoot legal issues and supporting federal legislation that would make it easier for weed businesses to bank their money. This week she...