The Cannigma

JULY 18, 2025

The cannabis movement began with a mission rooted in compassion—dedicated to providing relief for patients suffering from severe conditions such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, epilepsy, and chronic pain. Dispensaries now prioritize high-THC offerings such as flowers, edibles, concentrates, and vapes to cater to recreational users.

Recreational

NORML

MARCH 18, 2020

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws is issuing the following statements regarding the continued operation of medical cannabis dispensaries during the COVID crisis. This designation permits them to continue to provide important services to patients who rely on them,” stated NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri.

Dispensary

NORML

JANUARY 8, 2020

A proposed measure legalizing medical cannabis access in Mississippi has qualified for the 2020 ballot. The proposed constitutional amendment establishes a state-licensed system of dispensaries to provide cannabis products to qualifying patients. The proposed initiative permits qualifying patients to possess up to 2.5

Epilepsy

NORML

MARCH 27, 2020

Nationwide polling data compiled by YouGov.com reported that 53 percent of respondents believe that medical marijuana dispensaries “should be considered essential services.” ” Support was strongest among self-identified Democrats (62 percent), but was significantly lower among Republicans (43 percent). .”

Dispensary

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. Therefore, the Legalization Justice Act of 2020 would make the following changes to Oregon law.

Legalization

NORML

MAY 12, 2020

Years later and after countless hours devoted by herself and other advocates at Virginia NORML, the state’s first medical cannabis dispensaries will finally begin opening dispensary doors to patients this summer. It concerned her that even as a registered patient, she could still be arrested.

Advocacy

NORML

MAY 27, 2020

Senators on Wednesday passed legislation to significantly expand the pool of patients eligible to qualify for medical cannabis access. ” Under the current law , doctors may only recommend medical cannabis products to those patients with a limited number of select conditions, such as HIV and cancer. .”

Conditions

NORML

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

.” Last session, the Governor vetoed legislation , House Bill 364, which sought to allow patients registered in the state’s medical cannabis access program the option to home-cultivate up to three cannabis plants.

Marijuana

NORML

JUNE 25, 2019

.” Beginning January 1, 2020, Illinois residents who are 21 or older may legally possess up to 30 grams of cannabis, while those visiting from out-of-state may legally possess half that amount. Non-patients face civil fines of no more than $200 for growing personal use quantities of cannabis.

Legalization

NORML

MARCH 13, 2020

Senate lawmakers approved legislation yesterday that seeks to regulate patients’ access to select medical cannabis products. Senators voted 22 to 11 in favor of SB 165 , which licenses dispensaries to provide qualified patients with non-herbal cannabis preparations, such as marijuana-infused tablets or pills.

Access

NORML

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

We commend the House of Representatives for listening to their constituents and standing up for patients in passing this bill. ” Under the plan , which now awaits Senate action, qualified patients would be able to obtain cannabis products from state-licensed dispensaries. .”

Access

The Cannigma

MARCH 18, 2021

Published in Nature Partner Journals and sponsored by the Parkinson’s Foundation, the study found that nearly 25% of Parkinson’s patients had used cannabis in the past six months, but that one in four of that group did not know what type or form of cannabis they used, and nearly half did not know their dosage. Of the 43.9% Of the 43.9%

Patients

Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 10, 2023

November sales were the lowest since March 2020 totals of $23,397,209.38, despite serving only 129 less patients, selling 3,117 more grams of dry cannabis than the uptick-totals of October, and adding 644 new medical patients in the last 30 days. In November, dispensaries sold $12,052,297.62 February: $26,652,042.97

Dispensary

Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

December 2022, I published a 6-part series titled, “What Illinois cannabis patients really want” to start a dialogue about the large gap between patients’ needs, wishes, concerns, and recommendation for improving the Medical Cannabis Patient Program (MCPP) and the actual amendments to the law legislators have introduced.

Patients

Leafly

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Tulsa is one of two major cannabis hubs in Oklahoma that have fully embraced medical cannabis and its community of patients. Since medical legalization passed in 2020, medical cannabis entrepreneurs have been planting their roots in the 918.

Dispensary

Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2021

However, the number of states that will authorize qualified patients from out-of-state medical marijuana programs is still relatively small. . Many places will either permit patients access to dispensaries and/or permit medical cannabis possession within a reasonable amount. Which States Accept Out-of-State MMJ Cards?

Patients

NORML

APRIL 22, 2020

In the majority of jurisdictions that regulate cannabis marketplaces, lawmakers in recent weeks have designated these operations to be ‘essential’ to the health and well-being of the patient community. ” You can send a message to your lawmakers in support of this effort by clicking here.

Access

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The retail store serves recreational users but also offers a 20% discount to medical patients. For a live menu, click here, or check our Dispensary Directory for more information about nuEra Aurora. For more Dispensary Spotlight Features, visit here. To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here.

Dispensary

Veriheal

AUGUST 30, 2022

While Keystone State’s Medical Marijuana Program is booming with over 400 thousand active medical cannabis patients—Pennsylvania is primed to expand into an explosive adult-use market serving approximately 8.8 406,454 active patient certifications. 20 million patient dispensary transactions. billion by dispensaries.

Patients

NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. It would not allow patients to smoke herbal marijuana or vape, but would allow forms including pills, oils, lozenges and patches.

Legislation

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 4, 2023

The retail store serves medical patients and recreational customers with hours of operation from 8 a.m.–9 For a live medical patient menu, click here. For the recreational menu, click here , or check our Dispensary Directory for more information about Nature’s Care Co. For more Dispensary Spotlight Features, visit here.

Dispensary

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. That’s why we’re proud to offer patients up to $75 off a year with our referral program ! Check out these dispensary sales! But that’s not all.

Safety

NORML

JANUARY 27, 2020

Delaware cannabis patients and advocates will gather in Dover on Wednesday to rally support for The Delaware Patient Right to Grow Act, House Bill 243. This change would allow registered patients and registered caregivers to grow medical cannabis at home. Most patients respond best to specific strains of cannabis.

Access

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 18, 2023

West Loop opened September 28, 2020, and is located 810 West Randolph Street in Chicago. For a live menu, click here , or check our Dispensary Directory for more information about Nature’s Care Co. West Loop is a 1,500 square-foot facility and was the first dispensary in the West Loop. Sunday through Saturday.

Dispensary

NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The bills would also allow for the expungement of certain prior convictions, delivery of medical marijuana to qualified patients, and restructures the medical marijuana licensure process to eliminate the requirement that business be vertically integrated. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of strengthening patient protections.

Legislation

CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

We strongly believe that all patients should have affordable access to the medication they need – which is why we’re excited to share the holiday discounts and sales below! NOTE: CannaMD is not directly affiliated with any dispensary. Please contact dispensaries directly with any product and/or sales questions. GROWHEALTHY.

Seed-To-Sale

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Since its inception in 2018, Ohio’s medical marijuana program has continuously struggled with poor patient accessibility. In November 2020, 62% of registered patients reported having to travel more than 10 miles to reach a dispensary. The 58 highest-scoring applicants were then awarded provisional dispensary licenses.

Dispensary

CannaMD

APRIL 19, 2020

As the coronavirus crisis continues, CannaMD remains committed to helping patients access treatment as safely as possible. Before purchasing medication from the dispensaries below, we encourage you to check out all of the great delivery and pick-up policies MMTCs have in place to keep patients safe. ALTMED (MÜV).

Seed-To-Sale

CannaMD

JULY 2, 2020

As we gather to celebrate our independence this Fourth of July, the CannaMD family is grateful for the freedom to help patients through the incredible healing properties of medical cannabis. NOTE: CannaMD is not directly affiliated with any dispensary. Please contact dispensaries directly with any product and/or sales questions.

Safety

NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. It would not allow patients to smoke herbal marijuana or vape, but would allow forms including pills, oils, lozenges and patches.

Legislation

Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 7, 2023

The 2023 Illinois Cannabis Cup also added more dispensaries, listed below, that will carry judging kits. For 2020-cup winners, click here. To read my essay, My Experience Judging the High Times Cannabis Cup , from 2020, click here. To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here.

Dispensary

NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

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. And, 2019’s SB 1557 makes it possible for patients to get as much as 10mg of THC in each dose — the same limit as one serving size for edibles in adult-use states.

Marijuana

CannaMD

JUNE 2, 2021

In a paper presented at the 2020 International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders , the authors reported on the results of an anonymous survey completed by more than 1,000 individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. Why Do Parkinson’s Patients Use Marijuana? Patients Need More Marijuana Info.

Patients

CannaMD

MARCH 19, 2020

As Florida’s leading medical cannabis physicians , CannaMD is committed to working closely with licensed dispensaries to ensure medical cannabis patients stay safe while continuing uninterrupted treatment during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. UPDATE (3/19): MEDICAL MARIJUANA PHYSICIAN APPOINTMENTS. COLUMBIA CARE.

Policy

NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

Licensed dispensaries are expected to be operational in Missouri by this spring. Update : HB 1089 is scheduled for a public hearing in the House Business Affairs & Labor Committee at 1:30 on 2/19/2020 in Room LSB-A. Update : HB 331 is scheduled for a public hearing in the House Ways and Means Committee on 2/5/2020 at 2pm.

Legislation

Leafly

JULY 11, 2019

A new law will let patients purchase from any dispensary in the state—but not until 2020. The post Montana Preps for Big Change in Cannabis Rules appeared first on Leafly.

Dispensary

Leafly

JULY 11, 2019

A new law will let patients purchase from any dispensary in the state—but not until 2020. The post Montana Preps for Big Change in Cannabis Rules appeared first on Leafly.

Dispensary