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NM deems medical cannabis essential during COVID-19 restrictions

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

As New Mexicans brace themselves for an unknown period of restricted over the counter medicine purchases due to the growing number of positive COVID-19 tests, the state’s Department of Health said medical cannabis patients can rest assured that their access to medicine won’t be interrupted.

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Some raise concerns about out-of-state, reciprocal patients in the time of COVID-19

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic the New Mexico Department of Health approved rules that put into practice a state law allowing medical cannabis patients from other states to buy, possess and use medical cannabis in New Mexico. The law was passed in 2019 as part of a massive statutory change for medical cannabis.

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program

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The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced in March that in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, it is taking steps to assist those who require access to medical marijuana. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commonwealth temporarily suspended certain statutory and regulatory provisions. Governor John Fetterman.

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Pennsylvania: Temporary changes to medical marijuana program for cardholders in Pa. during COVID-19

Cannabis Law Report

The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced Friday that in light of the COVID-19 outbreak in Pennsylvania, the department is taking steps to assist those who need medical marijuana. Remove the current cap that limits the number of patients assigned to one care giver, to allow for more care givers to patients in need.

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How To Apply For An MMJ Card During COVID-19 Lockdown

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The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the way people go about their everyday lives, closing nonessential businesses in many communities in the process. Here’s how MMJ rules may have changed in recent circumstances, and everything you need to know about how to apply for an MMJ card during COVID-19 lockdown. See a doctor.

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State of the States: 2020 Ballot Initiative Efforts

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As we all learn to cope with our new socially distant realities amidst a global pandemic, its difficult to think of any aspect of society that hasn’t been affected by COVID-19. The State commission created to oversee the State’s medical cannabis program would also oversee the new, personal use cannabis market.

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Over 40 Members of Congress Request SBA Access For Small Marijuana Businesses

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” Members of the Senate wrote: “Given the nature of the global COVID-19 pandemic, we must ensure that every American small business has the capacity to protect the health and economic wellbeing of their community and workforce. . ” You can find the full Senate letter here.

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