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SB3941 allows cannabis patients to purchase from all Illinois dispensaries

Illinois News Joint

Since before adult-use legalization, the hundreds of thousands of qualified medical patients in Illinois have had only 55 dispensaries to chose from, and the lack of access to specific medical needs, especially in southern Illinois, has forced several patients to drive 2-hours or more to purchase medicine.

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HB5633 would remove cannabis patients’ registration requirements

Illinois News Joint

9 House Bill 5633 , which would remove the “requirement that, in order to substantiate a patient’s medical condition, a patient must provide the name of the registered medical cannabis dispensing organization.” HB4465 is basically a protective tax rate amendment for medical patients. Smith introduced on Feb.

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Illinois House Bill permits on-sight event consumption

Illinois News Joint

Despite the fact that Illinois’ prohibitive laws for on-sight cannabis consumption have foiled many event planners from hosting events, Illinois may be set to host more cannabis-friendly events in 2023 than the last three years combined. To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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High-Minded Events to host Danksgiving dinner

Illinois News Joint

High-Minded Events and Flame Princess Confections are scheduled to host a cannabis-friendly culinary adventure this Thanksgiving. The “ Danksgiving ” dinner will be “served family style, for medical patients or experience consumers, who can comfortably consume 50mg of cannabis.” The event is set for 5-7 p.m.

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New online registration portal for medical patients coming soon

Illinois News Joint

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Division of Cannabis Regulation notified Medical Cannabis Patients, Caregivers, and Health Care Providers via email that a “new online registration portal for the Medical Cannabis Patient Program and the Opioid Alternative Patient Program will be coming soon.”

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Grow5 to host anniversary events

Illinois News Joint

Two Grow5 shops in Illinois are set to host Anniversary Party events. Grow5 Springfield is scheduled to host its event this weekend, while Grow5 Bradley is scheduled for late June. Grow5 Springfield event is set for Saturday, March 25. Grow5 Bradley is celebrating its 1-year anniversary, as well, with an event June 24.

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Study: Cannabis Safe and Effective in Fibromyalgia Patients

NORML

The administration of herbal cannabis is safe and effective in patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia, according to clinical data published this month in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. Israeli investigators assessed the use of cannabis over a six-month period in 211 patients with the disease.

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