marijuana law Archives

Full Implementation of Minnesota’s New Marijuana Law Facing Delays

Written on January 27, 2024.

Full Implementation of Minnesota’s New Marijuana Law Facing Delays Minnesota has encountered unexpected problems while implementing its new marijuana law. As such, the implementation has experienced significant delays. State officials commented...

New California Employment Protections Take Effect for Marijuana Users

Written on January 16, 2024.

New California Employment Protections Take Effect for Marijuana Users California is starting 2024 with new employment protections taking effect for marijuana users. Though they took effect on January 1 of this year, they stem from two laws passed...

Final Deadline Passed for Missouri Marijuana Expungements

Written on January 3, 2024.

Final Deadline Passed for Missouri Marijuana Expungements January 03, 2024 December 8, 2023, marked the final deadline for Missouri’s county courts to finish expunging non-violent felony marijuana cases. This day also marked the first anniversary...

Ohio May Ease Expungement Process for Some Marijuana Convictions

Written on January 1, 2024.

Ohio May Ease Expungement Process for Some Marijuana Convictions January 01, 2024 Ohioans legalized marijuana when they approved Issue 2, leading to the law taking effect on December 7. Those with criminal records for minor possession violations...

SB 86 Approved to Amend Marijuana Law In Ohio

Written on December 13, 2023.

SB 86 Approved to Amend Marijuana Law In Ohio December 13, 2023 The Ohio Senate has passed a bipartisan measure to alter and expand Issue 2. This legislation is the state’s voter-approved adult marijuana use initiative. The legislation...

Congressional Committee May Dismiss Marijuana Barrier from Federal Employment

Written on September 25, 2023.

Congressional Committee May Dismiss Marijuana Barrier from Federal Employment September 25, 2023 A congressional committee will soon vote on a bill concerning marijuana use and federal employment. The bill would protect applicants from automatic...

Saint Louis Struggles to Process Expungements for Amended Marijuana Law

Written on September 21, 2023.

Saint Louis Struggles to Process Expungements for Amended Marijuana Law September 21, 2023 Voters in Saint Louis approved Amendment 3 last November, amending the legalized use of marijuana for adults. Its approval also signaled the start of automatic...