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The Veterans Equal Access Act Reintroduced

NORML

1647 , the Veterans Equal Access Act, which expands medical cannabis access to eligible military veterans. Blumenauer said, “For too long, our veterans have been denied access to highly effective medical marijuana treatment for conditions like chronic pain and PTSD. Presently, V.A. Send a message now to your lawmakers.

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2018 States of States Report: Frequently Asked Questions

Americans for Safe Access

This week Americans for Safe Access released “ Medical Marijuana Access in the United States: A Patient-Focused Analysis of the Patchwork of State Laws.” The report reviews existing laws and regulations and laws passed in between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2017, giving states letter grades from “A” to “F.”

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/11/19

NORML

Legislation is pending, House Bill 1272, to expand access to medical cannabis in North Dakota. Lawmakers decriminalized minor marijuana possession offenses in 2017. Legislation is pending, House Bill 350, to expand medical cannabis access. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical access. ND resident?

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Cannabis retailer scores key zoning victories in Massachusetts high court

Cannabis Law Report

With marijuana now completely legal in 17 states and medical marijuana permitted in 19 others, the question of how far local regulation can go is becoming a hot topic nationwide. The mood has changed” since 2017 when these cases were filed, he said.

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West Virginia’s Medical Marijuana Access: Where to Start

MMJ Recs

West Virginia’s medical marijuana program was established to provide patients with qualifying medical conditions access to medical cannabis as an alternative treatment option. The program was enacted into law in April 2017 with the passage of the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act. Featured image by Yash Lucid on Pexels.

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The Week in Weed: October 2, 2020

The Blunt Truth

Four members of Congress introduced a bill allowing the marijuana industry to access relief funds. The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled in favor of CBD sellers in the state. Four members of Oregon’s Congressional delegation recently introduced a bill to allow those in the marijuana industry to access federal relief funds.

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Clark County continues to eye pot-law changes

Cannabis Chronicles

Most recently, the store opened in 2017 after being granted a reprieve while it challenged the ban in court. They also reflect updates to state law, such as eliminating “collective gardens,” which were previously used for medical marijuana. The owner of Sticky’s has made attempts to open despite the ban.

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