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Massachusetts Compliance & Training Program For Cannabis Companies (Nation’s First) Deemed A Success

Cannabis Law Report

1 deadline to train managers and employees under a new compliance and safety program that is the first of its kind in the nation. The state’s Responsible Vendor Training Program is designed to support licensee compliance and enhance the safety of customers and employees. We trained over 1,000 people between Oct. 16 and Dec.

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Ohio Medical Marijuana Laws Demystified: State Regulations Explained

MMJ Recs

Ohio has seen significant developments in its medical marijuana laws, reflecting changing attitudes towards cannabis as a therapeutic option. Understanding these regulations is crucial for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers navigating the state’s medical marijuana program.

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New York’s Medical Marijuana Program: The Patient-Doctor Disconnect

MedicalJane

Introduced in July 2014, New York’s medical marijuana program has been a work in progress from the get-go. The state recently announced an expansion to its program that is beginning to open the door to improved patient access. This is a step forward for the state that was once criticized for its strict rules.

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Marijuana as Schedule III: Woe is Me?

Canna Law Blog

Many people in the cannabis industry are convinced that this HHS recommendation to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) means that the DEA will undertake this rescheduling (and fairly quickly, too–which would be a huge departure from its refusal to reschedule back in 2016). if the plant is moved to Schedule III.

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What is the Difference Between a Cannabis Recommendation and Cannabis Prescription

United Patients Group

A recommendation from a physician is simply permission (‘recommendation’) for the patient to use cannabis, which can be obtained in any state where medical marijuana is legal. Although both are legal under state law, there are currently 29 states with legislation allowing for medical cannabis and the District of Columbia.

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Cannabis Banking Today

Canna Law Blog

We are helping build out another cannabis banking program here in Oregon. My law firm has done a series of these for credit unions (“CU”s) and other financial institutions (“FIs”) going back to 2014. Instead, early, state-chartered CUs began using a three-tiered system to analyze potential MRB clients within the FinCEN framework.

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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.