The classification of marijuana, including its medical use, is a complex and often debated topic. In the United States, marijuana was classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in 1970 under the federal Controlled Substances Act and has stayed there for more than 50 years. With ongoing research and indications from anecdotal patient reports, there […]
As marijuana makes its way across the country and becomes legalized state by state, there have definitely been some bumps in the road. Especially where state law comes into conflict with federal law. One very important example is the option available to the owners of marijuana businesses for their banking needs. Per federal law, no […]
With the legalization of marijuana becoming more common in the United States, some weird and even outdated laws have floated to the surface. From regulating the size font that can be used on signs to banning marijuana transportation by skateboard, the laws really have to be seen to be believed. Take a look at 14 […]
The Louisiana legislature has a number of marijuana bills that are being considered during their regular session which started on Monday, April 10th and goes through Thursday, June 8th, 2023. Among the bills being considered are HB115 regarding job protection and non-discrimination regarding medical marijuana patients, HB286 which addresses expungements for certain amounts of marijuana […]
The question is often asked, “why not just buy marijuana from a street dealer? It’s cheaper.” The old adage, “you get what you pay for” is never more applicable than in the case of medical marijuana in Louisiana, especially when it comes to making sure products are safe and reliable. Like most states where marijuana […]
Legislation in Louisiana has state and federal legislators all abuzz about cannabis. Read more about upcoming cannabis legislation.
Employee protection on the private level is a hotly debated topic and an issue that needs to be addressed by the Louisiana legislature. On Thursday, December 15th, the Employment and Medical Marijuana Task Force submitted their recommendations to the Louisiana Legislature for consideration. The group has spent months debating policy concerning private employees who are […]
We informed you in an earlier post about the task force established to assemble draft legislation regarding the protection of workers who are participants in the Louisiana medical marijuana program. The panel has less than three weeks left to complete their work in order to meet a Dec. 21st deadline for submission to state lawmakers. […]
Employment and medical marijuana in Louisiana If job security is a reason you haven’t signed up for medical marijuana, the state is moving towards legal protection for physician-recommended marijuana in the state of Louisiana. The Louisiana Employment and Medical Marijuana Task Force met on Tuesday, October 18th, in just one of a series of meetings […]
by Jane Bowlin-Burt The media blew up last week with news that President Joe Biden had finally made a move on the marijuana front. The announcement stated that the President had “prioritized” marijuana on a federal level and stated his “three-step plan.” First, he is intending to pardon all prior Federal offenses of simple possession […]
