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Ryan’s Law Will Increase Terminally Ill CA Patients’ Access to Cannabis

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Gavin Newsom signed a bill known as Ryan’s Law requiring hospitals in the state to allow terminally ill patients access to medical cannabis for treatment and pain relief. California’s Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act. That changed for patients in California on Tuesday, Sept. 28 when Gov.

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NORML Issues Report Highlighting 2021 State Legislative Victories

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State legislators in 2021 enacted over 50 laws liberalizing marijuana policies in more than 25 states, according to a report issued today by the National Organization of the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). Many states also took actions facilitating the expungement or sealing of past marijuana convictions.

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Americans for Safe Access (ASA) has released a report examining the efficacy of state medical cannabis laws.

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The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It Pennsylvania State Rep.

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Cato Institute “Cannabis Banking: A Clash Between Federal and State Laws”

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Despite progress over the past decade, the cannabis industry still struggles to access a fundamental piece of the U.S. Although 18 states have fully legalized, cannabis is still a sticky issue for banks and other financial institutions because it remains illegal at the federal level. economy: the financial system.

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5 Best Dispensaries In Pennsylvania In 2021

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Pennsylvania state law allows 198 MMJ dispensaries to operate. Dispensaries have opened up for business all across the state, but which Pennsylvania dispensaries are leading the pack and bringing patients the best service in 2021? Image by StayRegular on Pixabay : What do Pennsylvania dispensaries sell in 2021?

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California: State Grants Access to Medical Cannabis in Hospitals for Terminally-Ill Patients, Ryan’s Law

Cannabis Law Report

Ryan’s Law” will expand end-of-life treatment and pain relief options for Californians. September 28, 2021. It’s been a long time coming. but at long last CA Senator Ben Huseo can eventually announce the following.

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Mississippi: Medical Cannabis Initiative Certified for 2020 Ballot

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A proposed measure legalizing medical cannabis access in Mississippi has qualified for the 2020 ballot. Mississippi’s Secretary of State’s Office notified lawmakers on Tuesday that petitioners, Mississippians for Compassionate Care , had gathered a sufficient number of signatures to place Measure 65 before voters this November.

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