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Trucking Industry Group Is ‘Deeply Concerned’ About Marijuana Rescheduling’s Potential Impact On Drug Testing For Drivers

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American truck associations (ATA) say that “very worried” is in drug testing programs.

Sean Duffy Sean Duffy, Dan Horvath, said Dan Horvath. Dan Horvath is capable of achieving the authority and ability to control the transport employees of the marijuana commercial engine (CMV) and security staff “.

Of course, this policy has not yet been prescribed. And while President Donald Trump said he will take a decision about the recently mentioned proposal in the week-Txo protect the reform on the route of the campaign last year – should be seen whether he wants to continue the restoration.

Horvath said that the door “does not have a formal position to legalize or deregulation,” we are very worried about re-programming safety risks, testing the authority and technical requirements for the necessary security staff. “

Concern is a potential guideline for the compulsory federal drug test if they will now be transferred to the Cannabis III Program.

“If so, dot programs to keep programs without cleaning, to maintain marijuana testing authority, and such federal policy changes can be serious consequences for highway safety and national transport network,” letters said. “This risk is not a proven standard, a highly accepted standard before the roadside or before the driver starts working before the vehicle is harder to prevent driving disability.”

“The implications of a gap in the test authority are well documented in the implications of potential security,” Horvath said, pointing to the data The rate of Positive Thc among the driver And research showed the increase in traffic death after state legalization.

“The door has repeatedly transmitted these concerns, and our demand about potential clarity, in the DOT test program, according to the previous administration, both in discussions about formal letters and people”. new According to transport issues.

Horvath also noticed Pete Buttigieg while the Secretary of Transportation has told a conference committee last year Rescheduling would not affect drug testing regulationsAta “never received Answer to our correspondence Explain the basis of this position or explain the details that intend to deal with impacts in the program. “

“The public attention of marijuana policy and marijuana is a federal novelty, we want to effectively coordinate the change in the HHS (Department of Justice) to ensure the authority, tools and technical skills in controlling federal policy.”

Meanwhile, a policy in a couple of companies in the truck industry premiered in April, which sought was approximately 80,000 drivers Positive to marijuana says staff had aggravated Zero-tolerance drug policy below dot.

MARIHUANA Moving III “dot regulations and drug test protocols”, papers, for example, recognizing legal medical use and reducing social stigma, but should not be facilitated.

Dot drug screening program usually uses urinary-based tests, but the report says that Saliva and hair follicle test provides benefits in this standard. It is warned that “there is no extended test today to determine whether a driver is exposed to a drug like THC.”

The Department ended the new test policy in 2023 Allow oral salt drug testing as an alternative to testing based on urine. Late Last last year, critics fell more than half years after the end of the authority, Fixed officials had yet to use the necessary infrastructure to use the new test procedure.

Legislators of Congress Auditions in March The truck industry representatives heard that they called the use of hair follicle tests in the industry. President of the National Transport Safety Commission (NTSB) recommended better education for drivers.

In April, the US Supreme Court A Cannabis company sued for a truck after shooting for a positive THC test He said consuming the CBD product derived from hemp.

Separately, substance abuse and mental health services administration (Samhsa) Official Criticism of a drug testing drug testing “means a drug test” means Canavies use cannabis to do with the nearby impunityA couple of days while avoiding drug test. “

The Transport Industry also recommended the Congress in January If Marijuana is federally restructuring, businesses do not ensure that zero tolerance policies do not need drivers-The key problem of the questionnaire is lacking technology to detect driving handicap.

Report of the 2023 Congress of Congress of Transport, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies (Thud), the House Credit Committee “Marijuana impairment measurement measurement is continued to measure the measurement test measurement of sobriety tests to ensure highway security. “

A year earlier in Colorado John Hickenlooper (D) Senin sent the letter to the point Looking for an update in this state of a federal report In the roads that inhibit the development of standardized marijuana deterioration on the roads. The Department Report had to complete Under a large-scale infrastructure bill Then signed by President Joe Biden, but The deadline he reported.

Meanwhile, the National Transport Safety Commission (NTSB) warned Marijuana again program “blind places” to test federally regulated employee tests in security sensitive positions.

On the home committee, then the Dot Secretary mentioned concerns about the door “about the general public” Effects of Highway National System Appeal and Safety Conclusions And his users, “Truck Associations were thrown in a letter to the secretary.

The current federal laws promise to abstain by commercial drivers from cannabis to different types of drug performances, pre-work, random tests.

In June 2022, they found the ATRI survey of the US Licensed Truck Drivers 72.4 percent “release” supports cannabis law and test policies. Another 66.5, 66.5 said Marijuana had to be legalized federally.

Cannabis deforms reforms, while, too The federal civil servant called the “discriminatory” drug test practice around the truck industry.

Fargo Analysis A top well said in 2022 that the main reason for raising costs and staff in the transport sector: marijuana criminalization and As a result, drug testing orders This follows as more states legalize.

Later representative. Earl Blumenoer (or) sent a letter to Motura in 2022, emphasizing that they are policies about the drug testing truck and commercial marijuana useless people cost their work And it helps supply chain problems.

2022 ATRI reports that the impact of cannabis is affected and the impact on motorway security is currently confused, complicating the judgment to correct the problem. A separate 2019 Congress Research Service Report (CRS) It has also been found that evidence of the decline in cannabis is not inclusive.

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We don’t really deal with a lot of mites because of our IPM program

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Flora Farms Pest Management Program it is built to reduce to nothing depending on the harvestso the plant ends up clean. Luke Allenbrand, Flora Farms’ crop leader, leads an integrated pest management program that focuses on prevention. “We don’t honestly deal with a lot of mites because of the IPM program, because of the predatory mites that we’ve put down as a precaution,” says Luke. “It allows us to have a much cleaner garden in the back half.” Preventative work keeps spray volumes relatively low because the curative side of the program rarely needs to be heavy.

“Actually, we are at the lowest number of these sprays that we have. The milliliters that we are using are numbers that do not exist to be a prevention,” says Luke. “But as soon as you see an uptick of those mites or anything, we bring it up to a therapeutic amount, which is still a small milliliter. And as long as you’re on a fast track with it, you see them disappear within 10 days.” The targets are spider mites, which feed on the plant’s THC and terpene production and degrade the flower.

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The three products used by the company are derived from agricultural and food use. “We actually apply about three insecticides that are very common around the agricultural and food grade of these products, using a suite of IPM, Venerate and Grandevo, insecticides that will deal with these mites,” says Luke. The application is intermittent rather than constant. “We usually use a 5-day spray cycle so we can have rest periods in between, so it’s not just a consistent density of that spray,” says Luke. He sees progress against mites in the gaps between the successions.

However, at some point, the spraying stops. “We finish the spray cycle by day 40. We usually don’t want to spray anywhere after day 40. At that point, you’re going to damage the product,” says Luke. “And at that point, we’ll put predatory mites in. It really helps us get to that final push point by day 59, 60 of that harvest. So we actually have a lot less of our spray in that late period. So it’s a much better tasting product.” Predatory mites take over the job of spraying, leaving nothing on the flower.

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Biological control has two forms. “We usually use them, they’re called crazy mites, and honestly, it’s crazy to see,” says Luke. “Actually, I’ve seen some of the ones in a close-up photo kill a bug, some of the cocoons actually drive away, and even attack the spider mites themselves. Very beneficial. Callias are also slow. They’re little bags that we hang on plants and they’re very beneficial to us.” Different predators work at different speeds, which is why the program runs more than one.

Missouri’s testing regime is the context in which growers operate. Each plant is tested for pest control chemicals and must pass before the product goes ahead. “Other crops and other black market shops or smoke shops in Missouri don’t have to worry about the testing we have to do,” Luke says. “Everything we use here is natural. Each of our pest management is a lot of essential oils that fight these mites. Everything we would put on a plant is food grade.” The test covers foreign chemicals, heavy metals, and anything else that an unregulated supply should never consider.

The whole arc is from biology to chemistry and back to biology. “We go from predatory mites to a food-grade spray regimen, and then back to predatory mites at the end. That way, these plants will have time to finish with no chemicals, nothing,” says Luke. “The rest of that life cycle, about 15 to 20 days, is the most natural it will have. No spraying at all during that, just to push predatory mites off that end, so there’s no residual mite damage on those plants.”

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California Bill To Legalize Marijuana Dispensary Drive-Thru Windows Advances In Senate After Clearing Full Assembly

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It has been passed by a California Senate committee and passed by the Assembly bill that would allow marijuana dealers to offer car windows to serve customers.

The measure, which cleared the Senate Business, Careers and Economic Development Committee on a 7-3 vote Monday, says licensed cannabis retailers and micro-businesses with storefronts can sell marijuana products “in a motor vehicle to a customer in a drive-through located on the premises.”

Under Assemblywoman Gail Peller’s (D) AB 2697, cannabis businesses would need permission from the local jurisdictions in which they operate to add a drive-thru.

The sponsor told committee members before the final vote that the bill will “expand access to legal cannabis products while strengthening our ability to compete with the illegal market.”

Annie Aubrey of Chuck’s Wellness Center, a retailer in Placerville, testified that the legislation is “about improving access.”

“A large portion of our customers use cannabis as medicine, including seniors, veterans and people living with chronic conditions that affect mobility, the population that this regulated system seeks to serve,” he said. “For many, even simple tasks like getting out of a vehicle or navigating a retail space can be physically difficult or prohibitive…A drive-thru option removes that barrier, giving patients and consumers access to what they need in a way that’s dignified and consistent with their healthcare needs.”

Amy O’Gorman Jenkins of the California Cannabis Operators Association said the legislation will provide “operational flexibility” in a highly regulated system.

“It doesn’t expand who can access cannabis,” he said. “It allows retailers, with local approval, to serve existing patients and customers more efficiently.”

Jenkins also argued that this measure could improve security.

“Currently, road traction transactions are already allowed. This means that workers regularly have to leave a safe premises while transporting the product, and sometimes they have to deposit cash in parking lots,” he said. “AB 2697 provides an additional mechanism for obtaining product, but requires a fixed and secure transaction point, keeping employees inside and reducing exposure to theft.”

Pellerin, the bill’s sponsor, previously said that “California cannabis retailers lack a common and accessible transaction channel for consumers that so many other retailers in California offer, including fast food, pharmacies, banks and even liquor stores.”

“Cannabis consumers with mobility issues or other disabilities have limited options for obtaining cannabis without having to get out of their vehicles. And while home delivery is legal, there are restrictions on service areas,” he said. “Allowing cannabis sellers to add a secure ride option, if allowed by their local jurisdiction, will improve the consumer experience, increase the security of cannabis sellers and help expand California’s legal cannabis market.”

The California Association of Narcotics Officers opposes the proposal, however, as a representative, Ryan Sherman, testified that it would make it more difficult for dispensary workers to check the IDs of customers who are of legal age or to spot signs of current intoxication at drive-thru windows.

“This bill prioritizes speed of sale over public safety while undermining existing protections designed to prevent illegal sales and protect public safety,” he argued.

Under current policy during the COVID pandemic, dispensaries can already offer street pickup.

The invoice that moving forward in the legislature would mandate that auto sales “be made through a fixed panel security window with a security drawer or similar secure transfer mechanism that is part of a building located within the premises.”

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California regulators recently approved emergency rule changes to the state’s marijuana licensing process. to make it easier for companies to receive benefits In line with the Trump administration’s latest move to federally regulate medical cannabis.

While Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) recently He took credit for helping lead the state’s push to legalize marijuana and discussed his limited experience with cannabis use.

In October, however, Newsom vetoed a bill that would have It allowed micro-marijuana companies to ship medicinal cannabis directly to patients Through common carriers like FedEx and UPS, he said the proposal would be “too burdensome and complex to manage.”

Newsom signed a bill earlier this month streamlining research into marijuana and psychedelics.

In September, the governor also signed a measure pause on the recent tax increase on marijuana products.

Separately, the state attorney general says Indian tribes cannot independently participate in the marijuana trade with licensed cannabis businesses without obtaining their own commercial license from state officials.

California officials have recently been rewarded nearly $30 million in grants for marijuana-focused academic research projects.

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Concert Series Specials launched for state medical cannabis patients

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Post Dispensary, Kentucky’s first medical cannabis dispensary, is connecting with patients in Owensboro, Henderson, Bowling Green, Elizabethtown, Madisonville, Hopkinsville and surrounding areas by aligning unique specials with the region’s summer concert calendar. Located at 300 N Main St. in Beaver Dam, minutes from major highways connecting these vibrant cities.

This summer, The Post Dispensary is offering special pricing and incentives for Concert Series Events at the Beaver Dam Amphitheater, SPARKS in the Park 4th of July celebration and surrounding events, such as Owensboro’s ROMP Festival (June 24-27, 2026). Patients can stop by before or after shows for big savings.

“We’re more than just a booty,” said a dispensary representative. “From Owensboro’s world-class ROMP Festival to Beaver Dam’s Amphitheater events, we’re making it convenient and budget-friendly for patients in Owensboro, Henderson, Bowling Green, Elizabethtown, Hartford and beyond to combine our love of music with compassionate care and an affordable product.”

The Post Dispensary hosts regular Patient Guidance events on the second Saturday of every month. These units have professionals on hand to assess patients and issue written certificates at low cost, application support and expert consultations in a welcoming environment. The next Patient Drive aligns perfectly with summer travel patterns, making it easy for patients from Owensboro, Bowling Green, Elizabethtown, Madisonville, Henderson, Madisonville and surrounding towns to plan a trip to Beaver Dam that combines care with community and entertainment.

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