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The Veterans Equal Access Act Reintroduced

NORML

Blumenauer said, “For too long, our veterans have been denied access to highly effective medical marijuana treatment for conditions like chronic pain and PTSD. Medical marijuana has shown proven benefits for treating these conditions denying our veterans access to them is shameful. Send a message now to your lawmakers.

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The Legal Status of Cannabis for Animals

Project CBD

The California Veterinary Medical Board released a statement in early 2017 reminding veterinarians that state law does not allow for veterinary recommendation of cannabis and if vets recommend or discuss the use of cannabis for their patients, they put their medical licenses at risk.

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PDAPS Article Explores Medical Marijuana Laws for Patients

Cannabis Law Report

This dataset includes states with comprehensive medical marijuana programs; it does not include state laws allowing the medical use of “low THC” products in certain situations. This is a longitudinal dataset, displaying medical marijuana laws in effect as of January 1, 2014 through February 1, 2017.

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Guest Post: Is CBD Legal? Federal & State Laws [2019]

Cannabis Law Report

If you reside in any of the following 15 states, there are laws stating certain conditions must be met in order to legally obtain CBD. Georgia only allows patients diagnosed with cancer, ALS, seizures, and other serious medical conditions to legally possess CBD. You can find the list of medical conditions here.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/11/19

NORML

Lawmakers decriminalized minor marijuana possession offenses in 2017. Under existing state law, medical cannabis oil may contain no more than five percent THC, greatly restricting its therapeutic potential and medical efficacy. NH resident? Click here to email your lawmakers in support of expungement. VA resident? New Mexico.

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Firefighter’s Federal Disability Claims Based on Pot Use Snuffed Out by Connecticut District Court

The Blunt Truth

Second, and just as important, the ADA does not provide protection against discrimination based solely on medical marijuana use or require accommodation of medical marijuana use (although state laws may provide some protections). According to the Complaint, in 2017, Plaintiff was diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

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Ohio to More than Double Number of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries |

SpeedWeed

The Enquirer reported that equity provisions “weren’t discussed during the meeting or mentioned in the request for applications approved Tuesday,” and that a spokesperson for the Ohio Board of Pharmacy said that the board “is still reviewing how it can encourage equity within the state law and rules.”.