Veriheal

JUNE 11, 2021

Through these conversations, I am able to capture first-hand stories about how current cannabis policy impacts their lives – both positively and negatively. For many patients, especially those in states where cannabis access has been extended to both medical and recreational markets, patients are now better served than they used to be.

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NORML

MAY 15, 2020

Municipal officials in various cities nationwide are moving away from policies requiring marijuana testing for public employees. The new law took effect immediately upon passage. “Now is the time for municipalities throughout the state to review and update their policies so they may better align with state law and public opinion.”

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The landscape of medical marijuana laws in the United States is complex and continually evolving. With federal and state regulations, varying laws by state, and ongoing updates, it’s crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of this ever-changing field. Idaho: Idaho has strict marijuana laws and does not have an MMJ program.

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Veriheal

APRIL 26, 2023

Brian Mast—recently introduced the Veterans Equal Access Act. If passed by Congress and signed into law, the Veterans Equal Access Act would allow doctors at the U.S. This is not the first time the Veterans Equal Access Act has been presented to Congress with bipartisan support, but it has never gained enough support to pass it.

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NORML

JANUARY 6, 2020

A proposed measure legalizing and regulating the adult use and retail sale of marijuana in South Dakota has qualified for the 2020 ballot. Last month, officials similarly certified Measure 26 , which legalizes patients’ access to medical cannabis, for the November ballot.

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NORML

MARCH 26, 2020

In others, regulators have either relaxed protocols or moved forward with new, emergency rules to facilitate expanded access – such as permitting patients to seek telemedicine appointments and allowing dispensaries to permit curbside pick-up and home delivery. ” The text of the letter: March 26, 2020.

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Veriheal

JUNE 21, 2023

There will also be measures put in place to control therapeutic access to psilocybin while awaiting federal reform. If approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), this psychedelic would be used to treat chronic and life-threatening mental disorders, especially for patients with limited access to effective treatments.

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

Chief Petitioners Madeline Martinez, Leia Flynn, and Angela Bacca filed a ballot measure to be known as “The Legalization Justice Act of 2020” at the Oregon State Capitol on Monday, March 18. The Oregon Justice League does not believe the State of Oregon has implemented Measure 91 in the spirit under which the law was passed.

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NORML

MAY 21, 2020

2020 Virginia General Assembly. The new law takes effect July 1, 2020 and reduces penalties for offenses involving personal possession of up to one ounce of marijuana to a civil violation – punishable by a maximum $25 fine, no arrest, and no criminal record.

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NORML

APRIL 12, 2020

Northam also recommended technical amendments which must be approved by the legislature before the new law takes effect July 1, 2020. The law reduces penalties for offenses involving the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana to a civil violation – punishable by a maximum $25 fine, no arrest, and no criminal record.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The law used very specific language that allowed certain aspects of a medical cannabis program, such as prescriptions from doctors, but failed to address other factors such as cultivation and distribution. 2020 also saw state legislation that prevented financial institutions from being penalized for housing the funds of cannabis businesses.

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The Cannigma

MAY 12, 2023

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal Cannabis laws in Kenya are strict, and the possession, use, and sale of cannabis is illegal. The law considers cannabis a Class A drug, and possession or use of any amount of cannabis can result in severe legal consequences. The post Cannabis laws in Kenya appeared first on The Cannigma.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 1, 2021

Marijuana is not legal in France, and the country is seen as having some of the strictest cannabis policies in western Europe. Possessing cannabis is illegal in France, although in 2020, the country changed the law so that the punishment is now a €200 fine. The post Cannabis laws in France appeared first on The Cannigma.

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NORML

APRIL 2, 2020

However, SBA’s current policy excludes small businesses with “direct” or “indirect” products or services that aid the use, growth, enhancement, or other development of cannabis from SBA-backed financing. To that end, NORML has called for SBA access to be included in our recently issued policy memo.

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CannaMD

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

As Florida’s fastest growing network of medical marijuana physicians, CannaMD is committed to making sure patients have access to affordable cannabis care. And, as long as Florida law allows it, we’ll continue offering telehealth appointments for renewal patients, as well!). But that’s not all. COLUMBIA CARE.

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NORML

JUNE 18, 2020

Justices for the Supreme Court of the state of Pennsylvania have struck down a countywide policy that barred those on probation from accessing medical cannabis. ” Writing for the Court, Chief Justice Thomas G. ” The case is Gass et al, v 52nd Judicial District, Lebanon County.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

Cannabis Patient Care™ launched in November 2020 and has already made a big impression in the medical cannabis community due to the quality of its content and the important message behind each issue,” said Mike Hennessy Jr. ASA was founded in 2002 as a vehicle for patients to advocate for the acceptance of cannabis as medicine.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

It’s been three years and counting but President Trump is once again threatening to derail the progress we’ve made in reforming marijuana laws across this country. No patient should have to worry about losing access to cannabis treatment options. The data speaks for itself. Thanks for being in the fight with us, NORML.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

What ids the Global Drug Policy Index? The Global Drug Policy Index is a unique accountability tool that documents, measures and compares national-level drug policies. 50 years after the escalation of the global ‘war on drugs’, punitive drug policies continue to bring uncounted harms. This is the basic outline.

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NORML

JUNE 25, 2019

. “Today, Illinois residents and political leaders demonstrated the power of democracy in action, using the political process to achieve sensible policies that protect individual freedoms and that ensure community safety,” said NORML Political Director Justin Strekal.

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CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

What law legalized medical marijuana in Florida? MORE DETAILS: On June 16, 2014, Florida became the 22nd state to legalize (at least partial) access to medical marijuana when Governor Rick Scott signed the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014. How does Florida law define medical marijuana? ” Translation?

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NORML

MARCH 5, 2020

Broad changes to marijuana laws swept through the 2020 Virginia General Assembly. “As legislators became more comfortable with medical cannabis products, they recognized that patients and legal guardians of children and incapacitated adults need the protections of lawful possession instead of the affirmative defense.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 26, 2021

Rahul Gupta, the nominee for director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), worked as a consultant to Holistic Industries, a multi-state cannabis operator, for nine months in 2020. This is running as a popular story today in the US cannabis media. Marijuana Moment reports.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Here’s what’s currently on the books so far: Virginia 2020 Cannabis Lobby Day. KY4MM & KY NORML 2020 Lobby Days.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 5, 2022

W hile this Review focuses on 2021, it’s difficult to contextualise the levels of psychedelic drug policy reform witnessed this year without appreciating the gravitas of events in late 2020. 2020 was a groundbreaking year for psychedelics decriminalisation and legalisation efforts, with the U.S. Here is their introduction.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 7, 2021

CANNABIS CULTURE – Despite barriers to advancing medical legislation in Texas, there are over 30 organizations dedicated to justice surrounding cannabis laws and regulations. . One is an advocacy group based in the Dallas area, called Safe Access Texas. It’s about people that are trying to live and have a good quality of life.”.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 15, 2020

The latest proposal submitted by House Democrats, entitled the HEROES Act, includes a provision that would allow “…access to financial services to cannabis-related legitimate businesses and service providers…” The language is from the SAFE Banking Act passed by the House last year. So let’s get started.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

New Legislation Introduced and Political Struggles in Sacramento Add to Industry’s Policy Challenges. By now, legislators have introduced most of the bills that they will try to pass through in 2020. The illicit market, lack of access, and financial concerns have come out as top concerns for the industry this year. .

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 4, 2021

In Attorney , Federal Law , Kathryn Tucker , Oregon , Psychedelics. Accordingly, it cannot be prescribed by a physician and it is not legally accessible to those who might benefit from it as a therapeutic treatment. Access Pursuant to the Oregon Psilocybin Services Act. September 30, 2021. Kathryn Tucker.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 9, 2020

It had been on Schedule V, the least-restrictive list, but its removal entirely will make it easier for patients to access it. Nothing’s harder than keeping up with the changes in state laws as a result of the virus. See the Marijuana Policy Project’s chart to keep up-to-date on what’s happening where.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

APRIL 20, 2021

Despite the difficult year that was 2020, it was a great year for cannabis reform and normalization. In honor of the great strides cannabis reform has taken, we wanted to take a look at the milestones cannabis policy reform has taken during the pandemic. Cannabis is Deemed Essential – March 2020. By: Nabil Rodriguez , Associate.

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NORML

MAY 12, 2020

By the time she learned she was breaking the law, cannabis medicine was saving her life. Tamara knew she had to get involved and work to change the law in her state of Virginia. Her passion for helping and teaching led Tamara to begin curating a powerful new project, Cruel Consequences: Portraits of Misguided Law.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 27, 2020

What you need to know about Oklahoma medical marijuana in 2020. But perhaps one of the biggest factors that affects Oklahoma MMJ in 2020 is that doctors in the state are permitted to recommend MMJ products for whatever condition they deem fit. Are there new laws around Oklahoma medical cannabis in 2020?

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform. CO resident? IN resident? NH resident?

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Veriheal

JANUARY 26, 2021

The state’s population has grown by 1.45% since 2019, hitting a total estimated population of 7,656,200 citizens as of April 1st, 2020, according to a government website. The 2021 legislative session is set to see some changes to cannabis policy. 2021 is setting up to be a historic year for changes in cannabis policy.

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NORML

MAY 11, 2020

. “NORML’s mission is to move public opinion sufficiently to legalize the responsible use of marijuana by adults, and to serve as an advocate for consumers to assure they have access to high quality marijuana that is safe, convenient and affordable.” ” Download the Resource Guide. Here’s how.

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CannaMD

MARCH 19, 2020

To that, end we’ve organized official policies – including delivery details and more – for all Florida dispensaries , below. We look forward to providing telehealth services as allowed by law, and will update this post with more information as details become available. UPDATE (3/19): MEDICAL MARIJUANA PHYSICIAN APPOINTMENTS.

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