Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

MARCH 9, 2022

In states where medical consumption is legal but not recreational use, expect courts to be less forgiving about using pot in front or around children. The legal landscape for parents who smoke weed is changing and will likely continue to change as marijuana becomes legalized in more states. Medical Marijuana. 3] Feingold, D.,

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 2, 2023

With an extensive network of medical marijuana dispensaries, along with well-defined regulations and procedures, the Golden State continues to lead the way in providing relief to those in need. Common qualifying conditions include chronic pain, cancer, HIV/AIDS, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and glaucoma, among others.

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Veriheal

JUNE 23, 2022

A Pennsylvania state trooper had noticed the issue with Murphy’s headlight, which he was en route to receiving an estimate to fix. While in MA, he utilized cannabis which was legal under state law, in order to find relief from chronic pain and PTSD. This was the situation in which Patrick found himself.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

The OMMA administers the state’s medical marijuana program. The OMMA makes sure that it runs all its programs by the state law regulations as a subsidiary of the Oklahoma Department of Health. The OMMA wants to make medical marijuana safe and accessible for everyone in the state.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Later that year, in 2018, Robert was diagnosed with chronic pain and also treated for Lyme disease. In October of 2019, IAB informed Robert he must discontinue his medical cannabis consumption after failing another random drug test. Under state law, medical cannabis patients are categorized as disabled.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The first person to investigate the purported effects of cannabis consumption was Fiorello H. In 1944, the La Guardia Committee report studying the issue of cannabis consumption in New York was released. Essential Requirements for Marijuana Consumption in New York . Cannabis laws vary greatly by state.

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The Joint Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Hemp Plant State Laws. While hemp and CBD are legal on the federal level, state laws may have a thing or two to say about that. The specificities of the new Farm Bill may vary depending on the state guidelines. Namely, to relieve chronic pains, soothe anxiety, lessen nausea, and even aid them in sleeping better.

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The Joint Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

However, the legality of delta-8 THC becomes more nuanced when considering state laws. As of April 2023, 24 states, including Washington DC, have unintentionally legalized hemp-derived intoxicants, including delta-8 THC, by updating their controlled substance laws to reflect the changes in the 2018 farm bill.

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MMJ Recs

JULY 20, 2019

Some of the most common conditions that doctors recommend MMJ for include (but are not limited to): Seizure disorders such as epilepsy Chronic pain Muscle spasms Terminal illness Nausea Inflammation Glaucoma HIV/AIDS Cancer Neuropathic pain Crohn’s disease Eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia. What the Law Allows.

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NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Additionally, Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced The Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act to explicitly bar federal agencies from discriminating against workers solely because of their status as a cannabis consumer, or due to testing positive for marijuana use on a workplace drug test.

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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2021

Which States Accept Out-of-State MMJ Cards? As different levels of cannabis legalization grow across the country, it’s important to know what you’re looking for in terms of out-of-state cannabis consumption. Severe and chronic pain. Human immunodeficiency virus/Acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Activists in Oregon have filed a 2020 ballot initiative with the Secretary of State that, if approved, would allow social cannabis consumption sites and protect consumers from employment discrimination. Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed legislation into law to restore patients’ right to smoke medical cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2019

Americans for Safe Access released its 2018-2019 State-of-the-State report examining state laws and regulations surrounding Patient Rights and Civil Protection from Discrimination, Access to Medicine, Ease of Navigation, Functionality of the Programs, and Consumer Safety and Provider Requirements.

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NORML

JULY 2, 2019

Specifically, it expands the pool of patients eligible for cannabis therapy to include those with chronic pain, menstrual cramps, and epilepsy. The new law also for the first time permits dispensaries to provide edible cannabis products and to operate on-site consumption areas.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Under existing state law, marijuana possession (of two pounds or less) carries a mandatory minimum sentence of four months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. Legislation is pending, House Bill 5442, to expand the pool of individuals eligible for medical cannabis by allowing physicians to recommend it to those with generalized chronic pain.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

A federal grand jury convened by the US Attorney, District of Massachusetts , is investigating agreements and payments between the state’s municipalities and the cannabis businesses located in those areas. These agreements have been criticized because local officials often demand more money than allowed under state law.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Some of the potential health benefits associated with THC and CBD, with and without the high, respectively, include reducing chronic pain such as from migraines or cancer, alleviating anxiety, reducing inflammation, and helping treat conditions such as epilepsy, PTSD, and glaucoma. Medical Legalization Continues Around the World.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The law took effect August 1, 2021. House Bill 1090 : State law previously permitted adults to legally possess up to one ounce of either marijuana flowers or concentrates for recreational purposes without penalty. The law took effect on June 30, 2021. The law took effect on February 22, 2021. EXPUNGEMENT.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The language encourages the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to review its policies and guidelines regarding the hiring and firing of individuals who use marijuana off-the-job in states where that individual’s private use of marijuana is no longer prohibited under state law. The new law took effect on July 2, 2019.

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