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PDAPS Article Explores Medical Marijuana Laws for Patients

Cannabis Law Report

This dataset includes states with comprehensive medical marijuana programs; it does not include state laws allowing the medical use of “low THC” products in certain situations. This is a longitudinal dataset, displaying medical marijuana laws in effect as of January 1, 2014 through February 1, 2017.

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Cutting Through the Haze: Georgia and CBD Oil

The Blunt Truth

State law allows employees to use CBD oil, while other laws allow employers to fire workers for using it. Georgia lawmakers are looking to move the ball forward on harmonizing the employer’s goal of prohibiting working under the influence on the one hand with the patient’s goal of legally treating health conditions on the other.

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Over 70% of New Jersey Towns Outlawed Adult-Use Cannabis Retail Sales

Veriheal

Municipalities that failed to pass an ordinance must now deal with the fact that dispensaries will automatically be deemed a conditional use, regardless of retail zone. It should be noted that local planning boards are responsible for approving conditional-use businesses before they can be launched.

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Tennessee Broadens its Medical Cannabis Program

Veriheal

For many years since the enactment of cannabis prohibition by the federal government, having any form of cannabis in any amount in the state would get you in trouble which could include both hefty fines and incarceration. In 2014, the state passed SB 2531 which was the state’s first CBD-focused law.

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An Officer Forced into Retirement for Medical Cannabis Sues NYPD

Veriheal

Move forward two years to 2014, and Robert began taking prescription medication for anxiety. In 2017 Robert was diagnosed with a condition that affects millions of Americans each year called depression. Robert alleges IAB officers accused him of faking his medical conditions and calling him a hypochondriac during this time.

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Parenting and Cannabis: What You Need To Know

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Be sure to understand your state law before buying or consuming pot. Doing so from an established and reputable dispenser will ensure you are on the right side of the law. In some states, it is still illegal to use marijuana recreationally; however, you can get a medical card if you have an approved condition.

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Every Florida Medical Marijuana Law You Need to Know

CannaMD

MORE DETAILS: On June 16, 2014, Florida became the 22nd state to legalize (at least partial) access to medical marijuana when Governor Rick Scott signed the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014. SHORT ANSWER: Full-time and seasonal Florida residents who suffer from an eligible medical condition. Crohn’s Disease.

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