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California Department of Justice Releases New Medicinal Cannabis Guidelines

Cannabis Law Report

SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Department of Justice released the “Guidelines for the Security and Non-Diversion of Cannabis Grown for Medicinal Use” to clarify the state’s laws governing medicinal cannabis, specifically those related to the enforcement, transportation, and use of medicinal cannabis. MEDICINAL CANNABIS Guidelines.

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The Status of Cannabis Legalization in the South

Cannabis Law Report

The law provides for up to 12 cultivator licenses, up to four processor licenses, up to four dispensary licenses, and up to five integrated facility licenses. Arkansas voters approved a medical cannabis program on November 8, 2016, and the legislature subsequently amended the program through the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016.

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Amazon sued for employment discrimination over Psychedelic Mushrooms

Cannabis Law Report

This means they are illegal under federal law and under many state laws, including Michigan. We knew a June 1st deadline make the 2022 ballot was ambitious with just over two months to collect, and now we know we have the momentum necessary to move forward with a normal 180[-day] collection period.

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Jason Straw: Medical Cannabis Policy, ISNA 2020 Conference

Cannabis Law Report

Recommendations “It is the shared responsibility of professional nursing organizations to speak for nurses collectively in shaping health care and to promulgate change for the improvement of health and health care” (ANA, 2015, p. Indiana State Nurses Association on Wikipedia. ?Providing IS NA STRONGLY SUPPORTS : . ? Drug schedules.

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Every California Dispensary That MMJ Patients Need To Know

MMJ Recs

With an extensive network of medical marijuana dispensaries, along with well-defined regulations and procedures, the Golden State continues to lead the way in providing relief to those in need. In 1996, the state became the first in the U.S. to legalize medical marijuana with the passing of Proposition 215, the Compassionate Use Act.

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Californian Lawmakers End Pot Smoking in Moving Vehicles

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

Before the passing to Assembly Bill 1810 , it was illegal for drivers and passengers to smoke or vape marijuana within vehicles travelling on state highways. But the state law did extend exemptions for taxi, bus and limousine passengers. Therefore, this law change in no surprise. Closing a Loophole. And close they have.

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California Marijuana Laws Explained

The Herb Collective

The first state to legalize marijuana for medical use was California. In 1996, voters passed the Compassionate Use Act, and over the past two decades, it has seen a lot of changes and structure within its cannabis laws. In 2016, voters finally got the Adult Use of Marijuana Act passed for recreational cannabis.

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