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In November 2023, we pondered whether 2024 might be “the year” for medical marijuana legalization in North Carolina. Well, it wasn’t. Why, you ask? How can a state whose population has expressed overwhelming bipartisan...more
When you work in the cannabis business, you get used to answering questions that don’t always make sense. One question we get most often is whether an employee can use a legal product that nonetheless may cause the employee...more
North Carolina employees are increasingly testing positive for illegal marijuana use while contending that they were only using legal hemp-derived products sold over the counter in this State. Some employees assert that these...more
A recent opinion out of the North Carolina Court of Appeals is causing comment in the criminal bar. In In The Matter Of J.B.P, (No. COA23-269), a juvenile petition was filed against the juvenile, alleging possession of...more
After a busy week, legislators left Raleigh on Thursday for the foreseeable future. Although they did not pass a new 2024 budget bill, they did appropriate funds for certain purposes and are authorized to return later this...more
On June 20, 2024, H.B. 563 passed second reading in the North Carolina Senate by a vote of 33-9. Two additional amendments were considered and adopted prior to the floor vote. One adopted amendment, proposed by Senator...more
In what was ostensibly a bill to impose restrictions on intoxicating hemp products, the North Carolina legislature has revived its previous efforts to authorize medical marijuana consumption and sales within the state....more
Once hailed by observers as the southern state most likely to legalize marijuana first, North Carolina has not kept pace with its northern neighbors in adopting laws to promote the growth of a vibrant medicinal and...more
Public support for medical cannabis in North Carolina is quite strong. In fact, according to a Meredith College poll conducted in February 2023, 73% of North Carolina voters, including 64% of Republicans, support a law...more
Last week, the North Carolina General Assembly continued to give final approval on significant legislation. This week, lawmakers will hold committee and floor votes as the negotiations on the 2023-24 State Budget between...more
A North Carolina federal court dismissed a former employee’s legal claims related to her use of CBD outside of work after she tested positive for marijuana and was fired by her employer. The employer had a drug testing...more
We have long suspected that North Carolina may be the next great cannabis market. In describing North Carolina as “the sleeping giant of the South,” we wrote recently: From Murphy to Manteo, North Carolina is a state that...more
The changes in the cannabis industry in Southeastern United States represent some of the most surprising and remarkable changes in the history of the industry... Originally published by Bloomberg Law....more
Today the North Carolina Senate gave its final approval of Senate Bill 711 to legalize medical marijuana. This occurred just days after giving the initial approval. Prior to the vote, the Senate adopted an amendment which...more