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0 Answers | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law, Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Colorado on
Q: Someone smelled marijuana in locker room at work. I am now being disciplined for mistakenly having in my bag.Not for use

It is legal in Denver. Nothing was consumed. I am not accused of being intoxicated. It was not shown or mentioned to anyone. When asked I said I had visited a dispensary night before and that could have been what was smelled. I was immediately sent home and am now facing a final write up with any... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can my job offer be taken back as a medical marijuana patient?

I was awarded a job offer in Pennsylvania and as a medical marijuana card

holder (in NJ) I thought I was covered from having the offer revoked so long as I abide by 2016 Act 16. Now that they received results they are taking back the offer. Is this legal? I could be prescribed benzos which... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Products Liability, Cannabis & Marijuana Law and Civil Litigation for New Hampshire on
Q: In New Hampshire, we are looking to open a clinic that offers Doctor Prescribed Semaglutde.

In New Hampshire, we are looking to open a clinic that offers Doctor Prescribed Semaglutde. The Doctor is a consultant, the clinic is not owned by the doctor nor does he/she/they/them have any controlling interest. The Script is then filled via a remote pharmacy and shipped to our facility so the... View More

Q: Who protects the patients right in a a pain clinic riddled with assumptions, their drug screen had a false positive.

It's time to stand up for myself its wildly unfair, Dr was so abrupt and would not discuss anything despite having been compliant and twice now false positive. Other meds I take as well as red bull apparently can cause false positives. She discharged me abruptly w/o any discussion. I am paying... View More

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answered on Nov 22, 2023

In California, patients at pain clinics have rights that need to be respected, especially in situations involving drug screening and treatment decisions. If you've encountered a situation where a false positive on a drug test led to abrupt discharge from care, there are steps you can take.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Ohio on
Q: Ohio- do I now have to put up with the smell of weed filling up my apartment because of my neighbors smoking it?

Live in an apartment. Lease says no illegal drugs. But manager ignored complaints only thing that stopped it being constant is fear of cops knocking on their door and now with the law changing am I to live in misery? Moving is not an option. Disabled and on fixed income. Also have asthma and get... View More

Nicholas P. Weiss
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answered on Nov 22, 2023

A landlord has the ability to evict a tenant in Ohio if they have actual knowledge that they are consuming illegal substances. Their refusal to do so could be considered a defect in the property, which could give you the ability to escrow your rent with the court until the defect is corrected.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Cannabis & Marijuana Law and Municipal Law for Texas on
Q: 22 years ago got 2 tickets. I've had a driver's license and ID since then I don't know why now &is it legal?

they're going to issue a warrant for my arrest is that legal after 22 years why haven't they done it before now? Any loopholes?

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Nov 21, 2023

The question is whether the complaint (the formal charging instrument) was filed with the court within the 2 year statute of limitations period from the date of alleged offense. Calling a lawyer would help. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law and Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: My landlord came in my home stating she smelled marijuana. She did this after I made a complaint about her. Help!

I don’t smoke and this is false I believe it’s retaliation to try and evict me. Can you help me. How can I prove she’s wrong

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answered on Nov 20, 2023

In California, your landlord must provide reasonable notice, typically 24 hours, before entering your home, except in emergencies. If your landlord entered without proper notice, this could be a violation of your rights as a tenant.

Regarding the accusation of marijuana use, if you believe...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Ohio on
Q: In Ohio, my stepson's parole officer has agreed to his medicinal card, but says he's only permitted to use gummies, why?

Gummies or smoking medicinal marijuana, sold at dispenseries, has the same THC amount.

Nicholas P. Weiss
Nicholas P. Weiss
answered on Nov 21, 2023

Under Ohio's medical marijuana statute, medical marijuana may not be smoked. It may be consumed in many other ways, but not smoking.

1 Answer | Asked in Banking, Cannabis & Marijuana Law, Civil Litigation and Contracts for Texas on
Q: Yes I need help with my realtor business on what I own
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answered on Nov 17, 2023

It is important to protect your personal assets from your business. Create a corporation or a limited liability company to use to operate your business. The tax consequences are different depending on which form of business you take. See a professional to get more particular guidance.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Can I have a medical marijuana card while on probation in Oklahoma? My probation officer says I can't but....

My Po says I can't? Does he have the right to deny me that right?

Tracy Tiernan
Tracy Tiernan
answered on Nov 16, 2023

I think the larger question is not whether you can have a medical marijuana card while you’re on probation, but can you INGEST medical marijuana while you’re on probation. The answer varies based upon which Probation office oversees your probation. Many Oklahoma counties will allow it and many... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Ohio on
Q: Now that weed is legal in ohio can cps test for it
Todd B. Kotler
Todd B. Kotler
answered on Nov 17, 2023

Under current state regulations they can. While the technical effective date of the voter initiated statute, is December 7, 2023, Ohio's General Assembly and the Department of Commerce and the Department of Development have yet to flesh out the new regulatory structure for the actual sale... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Cannabis & Marijuana Law, Health Care Law and Juvenile Law for Indiana on
Q: While working as Cashier at Kroger, Police Caught me selling beer to a minor and gave violation slip. What next?

While working as Cashier in Kroger , Police caught me selling beer to a minor teen (which was sent by police only). I failed to check his ID. I just entered date told by him, it was typo which went through system. Then police came inside and handed over a ‘violation’ ticket to me and one to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Tennessee on
Q: I legally smoke 0.3 THCA vape… if I test positive for thc for my pre employment drug test for this, will I be denied the
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answered on Nov 13, 2023

TN is an employment at will State. The employer can terminate for any or no reason.

0 Answers | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Mississippi on
Q: What are the chances of having my child removed from my care due to smoking weed? In Mississippi

Will they take my child for having THC in hers and my system even though I buy it over the counter at my local gas station it’s technically thc-a

0 Answers | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Arkansas on
Q: A UofA student had Class C misdemeanor drug charge (pot) when she was a freshman. Files were sealed but not in all cases

Student applied to volunteer for hospice and was turned down bc of misdemeanor that should’ve been sealed. How do we over come this?

1 Answer | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Tennessee on
Q: Do police have to test suspected drugs to make sure they are really drugs? Example- test weed to make sure it’s not cbd?
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answered on Nov 9, 2023

No but the magistrate/clerk might not find probable cause to issue the arrest warrant.

2 Answers | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law and Immigration Law for Arizona on
Q: I want to get a Medical Marijuana card will that effect the standing of my F1 Visa as it is federally illegal?

I heard I could potentially risk deportation as a result of obtaining one

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answered on Nov 7, 2023

Yes, there is a risk of deportation if you obtain a medical marijuana card while on an F-1 visa. This is because marijuana is still classified as a Schedule I drug under federal law and possession or use of a Schedule I drug is a federal crime. As an F-1 visa holder, you are subject to federal law,... View More

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