NORML

AUGUST 20, 2019

The agency’s 2018 report finds that past-year marijuana use by those ages 12 to 17 has fallen consistently since 2002, from 15.8 Since 2012, when Colorado and Washington became the first states to regulate adult use access, past-year youth use has fallen eight percent. percent to 12.5

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NORML

MAY 21, 2020

According to data from the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission, more than 15,000 people were convicted for a first or second marijuana possession offense from July 2018 to June 2019. “This victory comes after many years of sustained effort by Virginia NORML and its membership.

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2020

Under the law, which voters approved in 2018, regulators must license a minimum of 24 dispensaries in each of Missouri’s eight congressional districts. Regulators have already registered 27,000 patients to participate in the cannabis access program. Licensed dispensaries are expected to be operational by this spring.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2019

Three new laws intended to expand patient access to and the therapeutic value of Virginia’s medical cannabis program take effect July 1, 2019. “This year, my focus was on program improvements to further expand both access and therapeutic value to benefit the health and well-being of all Virginians.”

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NORML

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Virginia’s medical cannabis program , which currently affords patients, caregivers, and processors only an affirmative defense, will also see potential for robust expansion to improve patient access. “Virginia spent over $100M in 2018 enforcing prohibition, which flies in the face of public opinion.

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NORML

MARCH 18, 2019

Senate Bill 406 expands medical cannabis access and provides important new patient protections. House Bill 581 regulates the commercial production of industrial hemp and hemp-extract products in a manner that comports with provisions in the 2018 federal Farm Act. Once signed into law, the reduced penalties take effect on July 1, 2019.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2021

The MS Society has said that thousands of multiple sclerosis patients are being denied access to the approved drug Sativex, which helps improve spasm symptoms in sufferers. Many are finding that despite the treatment being approved, they are being denied access in their area.”.

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NORML

APRIL 12, 2020

According to data from the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission, more than 15,000 people were convicted for a first or second marijuana possession offense from July 2018 to June 2019. ” In total, sixteen marijuana-related bills succeeded in the 2020 Virginia General Assembly.

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NORML

MAY 2, 2019

An estimated 6,500 patients are authorized with the state to access medical cannabis via one of the state’s four operational dispensaries. In 2018, lawmakers passed legislation to raise the cap on the total number of dispensaries statewide.

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Americans for Safe Access

MAY 21, 2019

Americans for Safe Access Wants to Help You Navigate the Federal Regulatory Process. In 2018, the FDA solicited public comments to help determine the United States’ position on the rescheduling of CBD and other cannabis compounds under international law. This is not the first time that the FDA has called for comments.

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Veriheal

MAY 15, 2023

Since 2018, voters have attempted to pass adult use but have failed. Most state caregivers assist those unable or unable to access medical marijuana themselves, including children and those receiving hospice care. Registered caregivers approved by the state’s medical marijuana program are allowed to access medical marijuana legally.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

Shanita Penny, President of the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) said , “The Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2019 removes a roadblock impeding criminal justice reform, patient and consumer access, research and innovation.

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NORML

APRIL 23, 2020

A citizen driven campaign spearheaded by Mississippians for Compassionate Care turned in over 200,000 signatures in January to allow patients to access up to 2.5 The proposal: The California Cannabis Hemp Heritage Act would make changes to the state’s licensing and taxation rules in an effort expand access to marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 5, 2021

The first is to raise awareness and funds for the nonprofit I Am Billy Foundation to provide financial assistance to patients who need support accessing cannabis medicines. The Caldwells have three primary goals in mind as they journey across the U.K. The walk is also serving as a call to action for the U.K. The Boy Who Changed The Law.

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

Thousands of state-licensed and regulated businesses lack access to the banking industry and are unable to accept credit cards, deposit revenues, or write checks to meet payroll or pay taxes because federal law discourages financial institutions from engaging in such partnerships.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

It was approved in 2018 as a Schedule V substance, which is to say, a substance with a low potential for abuse considered not to be dangerous. The post FDA Expands Epidiolex Access for Those with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex appeared first on Cannabis Central. Epidiolex has a complex history. However, Epidiolex contains CBD.

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NORML

JUNE 11, 2019

Patients diagnosed with chronic pain and other debilitating conditions typically reduce, or in some cases, eliminate their use of opioids following their enrollment in state-sanctioned medical cannabis access programs. Several peer-reviewed studies now document this trend. percent versus 44.8 percent versus 3.4

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NORML

JULY 29, 2019

After winning a majority vote in the House during the 2018 session, the bill (HB110) fell just 4 votes short of regulating cannabis sales. VIP access includes free t-shirt, swag bag, VIP area with catered food and libations. We’re considering this a going-away party for Prohibition.” GPS Address = 474 Fleming Landing Rd.

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NORML

MARCH 28, 2019

Currently, thousands of state-licensed and regulated businesses lack access to the banking industry and are unable to accept credit cards, deposit revenues, or write checks to meet payroll or pay taxes because federal law discourages financial institutions from engaging in such partnerships.

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CannaTech

JANUARY 16, 2019

Medical cannabis continued to pop up across the region year after year: imports in Brazil began in 2014, trials started in Chile in 2014, regulations were implemented in Colombia and Jamaica in 2015, the same followed in the Cayman Islands and parts of Argentina in 2016, Paraguay in 2017, and the list carries on from 2018 to date.

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Americans for Safe Access

MARCH 22, 2018

After months of debate and continuing resolutions, the House of Representatives has finally unveiled its Appropriations package for the fiscal year of 2018. Unlike previous short term measures, this bill would fully fund the government through September 30, 2018.

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NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

Then, in 2017 and 2018, Virginia finally made some moves to establish its own medical marijuana industry. While patients won’t be rolling up joints full of pungent flower, they can still access oils, tinctures, lozenges, inhalers, topicals, and pills packed with non-intoxicating CBD or THC-A, the acidic precursor of THC.

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Americans for Safe Access

JULY 6, 2020

In January 2018, “medical marijuana” appeared roughly 1,750,000 times to a mere 567,000 hits for “medical cannabis.” Patients often use both marijuana and cannabis to refer to the plant, with many calling it marijuana, the name used in many state laws and regulations, as well as federal law, but that is changing rapidly.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

It was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on 3/22/2018 and is still stuck in committee. The bill was voted out of committee on 11/26/2018 and is now on its second floor reading and waiting for a scheduled vote. 10 would expand patients’ access to medical cannabis through several means. Companion bills S.

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NORML

MAY 9, 2019

Millions of Americans have suffered from the lifelong collateral consequences of criminal prohibition, making it harder for them to find a job, obtain housing, and access higher education.” An additional thirteen states have passed laws specific to the possession of cannabidiol (CBD) oil for therapeutic purposes.

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Veriheal

APRIL 17, 2025

the 2018 Farm Bill added another dimension by introducing a widespread gray market for products containing other cannabinoids like CBD, Delta-8, and THCA. ” SAM is a prominent opponent of legalization by individual states, as well as federal efforts to legalize and provide access. Current Anti-Legalization Efforts in the U.S. .”

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill , which permits the distribution of hemp-derived products at the federal level, the popularity of delta-8, delta-9, and delta-10 products has surged. The use of delta-8 products is significantly higher in states without access to legal cannabis products, which led researchers to a few key conclusions.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 13, 2025

brand originated in Arizona in 2018 and came to Illinois August 1, 2024. is a leading edible brand thats committed to making cannabis enjoyable and accessible to everyone, said an OGeez! Since launching in 2018, OGeez! This Facility Tour and Video ( click here ) Spotlight highlights the brand OGeez! feet facility.

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Cannabis Life Network

OCTOBER 1, 2022

On October 17th, 2018, the government of Canada legalized cannabis with strict conditions on who could sell it, how to access legal products, and how much you could grow for personal use. Is it possible a Conservative Cannabis Act can fix the damage of Justin’s legalization?

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MassRoots

AUGUST 10, 2020

The study, authored by William Mitchell, Roma Bhatia, and Nazlee Zebardast, used data collected by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2005 to 2018. . In 2018, that figure was 60.9 Compare that number to 2018, where 29.1 In 2005, 61.5 Of Americans surveyed by the NHANES, 19.1

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Project CBD

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

5 In June 2018, the FDA approved Epidiolex® (GW Pharmaceuticals; Cambridge, UK), the first FDA-approved pharmaceutical drug to contain a “purified drug substance [CBD] derived from marijuana,” for the treatment of seizures associated with two rare epilepsy disorders. Accessed July 25, 2021. Accessed October 17, 2022.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 23, 2023

If you’re interested in exploring the world of MMJ in Oklahoma, this guide will walk you through the process of accessing MMJ, eligibility criteria, the application process, qualifying conditions, dispensaries, laws, patient rights, doctor recommendations, and the card application process. Featured image by Raychel Sanner on Pexels.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Here’s what he says on the Open Access Govt website. On 1st November 2018, the UK’s Home Secretary announced changes to the scheduling of cannabis … Read More.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2020

Sapphire Medical Clinics has become the first medical cannabis access clinic in the UK to be approved for video consultations. The approval from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is expected to help improve patient access to medical cannabis products across the UK.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 6, 2019

Shortly after the 2018 Farm Bill passed, legalizing industrial hemp, we predicted that banking services for hemp businesses would be slow going. However, despite the passage of the McConnell and Wyden language in the 2018 Farm Bill, which was signed into law on December 20, 2018, hemp businesses continue to face significant barriers.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 18, 2025

brand originated in Arizona in 2018 and came to Illinois in 2024. is a leading edible brand thats committed to making cannabis enjoyable and accessible to everyone, said an OGeez! Since launching in 2018, OGeez! This Know Your Brand feature highlights OGeez! representative. According to OGeez!,

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Canna Care Docs

MARCH 27, 2025

This trend raises important questions about access, affordability, and the future of medical cannabis as a vital healthcare resource. The program aimed to provide safe, legal access to cannabis for patients with chronic conditions. When retail sales began in 2018, it marked the beginning of a significant shift in the cannabis industry.

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