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Executive Action Can Close the Medical Cannabis Access Gap for Veterans

Americans for Safe Access

Despite the fact that 36 states have reformed their laws to provide for safe and legal access to cannabis for qualifying patients, veterans living across these states still face a confusing system of federal and state laws regarding physician engagement and affordable access.

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Alabama: Senate Advances Medical Cannabis Access Measure

NORML

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.

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Ryan’s Law Will Increase Terminally Ill CA Patients’ Access to Cannabis

Veriheal

For terminally ill patients living out their final days, cannabis can make a world of difference –but they’ve traditionally faced barriers attempting to use the plant medicine in hospital settings. The stack of scientific studies supporting the medical benefits of cannabis grows larger by the year. 28 when Gov.

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New York: Empire State NORML Files Suit Seeking Patients’ Access to Medical Cannabis While on Probation

NORML

Empire State NORML and others are suing the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Services (DOCCS) so that qualified patients may access medical cannabis products while on probation.

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NM judge rules patient cannabis purchase limits consistent with state law

Cannabis Law Report

17 December… A New Mexico state judge ruled on Thursday that medical cannabis patients cannot purchase the same amount as non-patients when recreational-use sales begin. Prior to the Cannabis Regulation Act, the only way to legally possess cannabis in New Mexico was to be a medical cannabis patient.

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Rhode Island House Greenlights Psilocybin Legalization, Paving the Way for Therapeutic Access

Veriheal

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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The Complete Guide To How To Access MMJ In California

MMJ Recs

With a progressive stance towards cannabis use, the Golden State has established a comprehensive framework for those seeking access to medical marijuana. Wondering how to access MMJ in California? In 2016, the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MCRSA) was introduced to regulate the industry further.

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