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Louisiana: Medical Cannabis Access to Begin Next Week

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Qualified patients are anticipated to finally begin accessing medical cannabis products next week, according to a statement issued by regulators at the state’s Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF). The first products to be available to patients are cannabis-infused tinctures.

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Virginia, Marijuana, and How Medical Legalization May Unfold in the South

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So, it shouldn’t be a huge surprise that Virginia didn’t launch a medical marijuana program until 2015, nearly two decades after California. Not much happened between 1979 and 2015, aside from preventing the repeal of the wonky 1979 law. The 2015 Virginia law is an affirmative defense law.

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Everything MMJ Patients Need To Know About Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Texas

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Let’s take a look at the current state of medical marijuana dispensaries in Texas, examining the legal framework, patient access, and the potential impact on the healthcare landscape. Patients can purchase low-THC cannabis products, such as oils, tinctures, capsules, and inhalers, from licensed MMJ dispensaries.

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Will Georgia Legalize Cannabis? GA Medical Cannabis Program Explained

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In 2015, Georgia passed HB 1, also known as the Haleigh’s Hope Act, allowing medical cannabis oil for medical use. In 2021, SB 195 allowed the sale of cannabis tinctures, transdermal patches, lotions, and capsules but continued to prohibit edible products and flower.

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Is weed legal in Jamaica?

The Cannigma

Despite Jamaica’s reputation as a cannabis haven, the country only relaxed its laws in 2015. Strains intended for smoking, topicals, tinctures, sativa and indica strains as well as all kinds of CBD products are all available. Foreigners accessing medical marijuana in Jamaica are not committing a criminal offense (Shutterstock).

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Is weed legal in Jamaica?

The Cannigma

Despite Jamaica’s reputation as a cannabis haven, the country only relaxed its laws in 2015. Strains intended for smoking, topicals, tinctures, sativa and indica strains as well as all kinds of CBD products are all available. Foreigners accessing medical marijuana in Jamaica are not committing a criminal offense (Shutterstock).

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MMJ In Louisiana: Everything A Medical Marijuana Patient Needs To Know

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Because of the push towards easier access to alternative medicines, MMJ has been slowly growing into a beneficial and profitable industry. It wasn’t until 2014 and 2015 that the state began to see action in terms of accessing and using medical marijuana for health conditions. Does Louisiana accept out of state MMJ cards?