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Texas Is Attempting to Combat Its Opioid Crisis With Medical Cannabis

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In 2015, Texas passed the Compassionate Use Act, which allowed patients with intractable epilepsy to access low-THC cannabis oil containing no more than 0.5% THC and at least 10% CBD. The bill did not pass during the 2021 legislative session but could be reintroduced in future sessions.

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Will Georgia Legalize Cannabis? GA Medical Cannabis Program Explained

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Though Georgia is one of the last states to officially legalize medical cannabis, the state has been gradually reforming its laws around low-THC cannabis oil for qualifying patients. In 2015, Georgia passed HB 1, also known as the Haleigh’s Hope Act, allowing medical cannabis oil for medical use.

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Medical cannabis licenses approved for six companies in Georgia

Cannabis Law Report

The announcement is a long-awaited milestone for about 15,000 patients who have been authorized to use medical marijuana oil since 2015 but weren’t permitted to buy it. We’re near the end of the tunnel,” said Jessica Reid of Atlanta, whose 4-year-old son, Emmanuel, takes marijuana oil to treat severe seizures. April 16, 2021.

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Idaho Law and Marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

As of May 2021, a majority of states allow for the medical use of marijuana. During the 2021 legislative session, the Idaho Legislature was presented with House Bill 108 , proposing to legalize medical marijuana. In 2015, the Idaho Attorney General’s Office confirmed this interpretation through issuance of an informal opinion letter.

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U.S. Cannabis Legalization Update: Who’s Still Waiting and Who May Legalize

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In 2015, Idaho state legalized CBD with a THC concentration of less than 3%. 3% THC is legal for treating qualifying health conditions and even recreationally. Around 12 marijuana-related bills were proposed in the 2021 Legislative Session. In Kansas, medicinal CBD entails a THC concentration under 5%.

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Protests Flare in Georgia After Cultivation Licenses Are Awarded

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It was during a public hearing on Saturday, July 24, 2021, that the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission (GMCC) awarded two Class 1 licenses and four Class 2 licenses to produce low-THC medical cannabis oil. THC is the primary psychoactive compound contained in cannabis. The commission was appointed by Gov.

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Cannabis laws in Georgia

The Cannigma

The program was legalized in 2015 and patients with qualifying conditions can get a prescription for up to 20oz of low THC oil, capsules, patches, or lotion. In 2015, Georgia legalized possession of up 20 fl. oz of 5% or less THC oil for medical patients with qualifying conditions.

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