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

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However, the tide began to turn in 2015 when the state legislature passed the Compassionate Use Act, allowing for the limited use of low-THC cannabis for patients with intractable epilepsy. Qualifying conditions include epilepsy, terminal cancer, multiple sclerosis, autism, and incurable neurodegenerative diseases.

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MMJ Laws In Texas: Your Complete Guide

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Enacted in 2015, the program was designed to provide a narrow avenue for patients suffering from qualifying conditions to access low-THC cannabis under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals. The Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) represents the Lone Star State’s cautious foray into the realm of medical marijuana.

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Will Georgia Legalize Cannabis? GA Medical Cannabis Program Explained

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The History of the Georgia Medical Cannabis Program Georgia’s medical cannabis program started sales this past spring. In 2015, Georgia passed HB 1, also known as the Haleigh’s Hope Act, allowing medical cannabis oil for medical use. The company will operate four dispensaries total across the state.

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High Hopes on 4/20: The Current Status of Cannabis Laws in Texas

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The state of Texas has a long history of regulating cannabis use. The medicinal use of cannabis in the Texas Compassionate Use Act (the “Act”, 2015), provides for the medical sale and use of cannabis for individuals with specific defined illnesses. Specifically, H.B.

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What Would Happen if Texas Legalized Cannabis?

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Texas has a strict history when it comes to cannabis, so perhaps it’s no surprise that the state is a little late to the party even now. In 2015, Representative David Simpson introduced a bill to legalize on religious grounds, stating, “I don’t believe that when God made marijuana, He made a mistake that the government needs to fix.”.

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6 Myths About CBD Products You Should Debunk

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana has a long history, including good and bad days. The users of CBD products claim to have seen improvement in different medical conditions, including depression, chronic pain, insomnia, epilepsy, anxiety, etc., But things have changed after FDA eased out regulations in 2015 to carry out CBD trials.

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How to get your Medical Cannabis Card in Virginia

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History of Medical Marijuana in Virginia. Governor Terry McAuliffe signed House Bill 1445 and Senate Bill 1235 in March 2015. These bills created the affirmative defense for possession of THC-A oil for the treatment of epilepsy. In 2017 Virginia began implementation of in-state production of THC-A and CBD oils.