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MMJ Laws in California: A Comprehensive Guide For Patients

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For patients seeking access to this valuable form of treatment, it’s essential to understand the complex web of regulations, legal requirements, and rights surrounding medical marijuana in the Golden State. California has long been a pioneer in the field of medical marijuana, and its MMJ laws have continued to evolve over the years.

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NORML Activist Spotlight: Tamara Netzel

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When those very medications led to liver failure in 2017, triggering chronic pain and other MS symptoms, she was forced to retire from teaching. It concerned her that even as a registered patient, she could still be arrested. A friend suggested Tamara try CBD oil for her pain, and it gave her relief like nothing else had.

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NORML’s 2020 Democratic Primary Marijuana Straw Poll

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Current Office: Senator from Minnesota 2018 NORML Congressional Scorecard Grade: B Co-Sponsored Legislation: STATES Act (2017-2018). Current Office: Senator from New Jersey 2018 NORML Congressional Scorecard Grade: A+ Sponsored Legislation: Marijuana Justice Act of 2017 (2017-2020) Co-Sponsored Legislation: STATES Act (2017-2018).

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

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Virginia has been one of the most reluctant states to consider marijuana law reform, though it recently began allowing some forms of cannabis oil for approved patients. Then, in 2017 and 2018, Virginia finally made some moves to establish its own medical marijuana industry. JM Pedini | Photo by Adam Ewing.

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‘Free the Homies’: Some People Are Still Doing Time Over a Victimless Crime

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” The LPP’s mission is: “Through intervention, advocacy, and awareness campaigns the Last Prisoner Project works to redress the past and continuing harms of these unjust laws and policies.” Cannabis is helping patients fight cancer, control seizure disorders, fight chronic pain, and so much more.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/11/19

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Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 2134, to permit qualifying patients to cultivate personal use quantities of cannabis for therapeutic purposes. The measure would permit patients to grow up to nine cannabis plants in a locked, enclosed facility, and to possess up to three ounces of home-grown medical cannabis. NH resident?

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Heather Allman: Lighting Up Florida’s Medical Marijuana People – The Medics Series (Part 2)

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On April 15, 2019, Florida released updated Information on How to Get Medical Marijuana Treatment Center License , or MMTC license in the state for a clinic or dispensary. . Dispensary Permiits: Open a Dispensary in Florida. . Dispensary Permits – Florida Medical Marijuana Licenses. . As legalization expands, the U.S.