NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

At the state level, patients in Ohio and Oklahoma now have access to medical cannabis, as sales began in both states this week. Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) of New York and Governor Gina Raimondo (D) of Rhode Island both included plans for cannabis legalization as a part of their budget proposals in their respective states.

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FloridaMarijuana.net

JULY 16, 2018

On Nov 8th, 2016 the state of Florida legalized the use of medical marijuana, though it didn’t go into effect until March of 2017; the endorsement to the use of medical cannabis opened the doors to an alternative treatment for many different conditions. Florida marijuana (FM): How long have you been practicing medicine?

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Veriheal

MAY 17, 2021

There are 36 states in the United States that have chosen the legalization of medical cannabis for residents of their states. Many of them even offer the ability for visiting medical cannabis patients from other states to participate in their programs. ” State Doctors Oppose Legalization in Alabama.

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TheAnswerPage

JANUARY 11, 2022

As reviewed in a recent Forbes article, “a study of more than 400 health care professionals has revealed that most physicians lack knowledge of medicinal cannabis, with 65% saying that they have been asked about medical marijuana as a treatment for chronic pain but were unable to answer their patients’ questions” (1).

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 2, 2023

California has been a trailblazer in the realm of medical marijuana, offering patients access to a variety of treatment options. With an extensive network of medical marijuana dispensaries, along with well-defined regulations and procedures, the Golden State continues to lead the way in providing relief to those in need.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Patients and industry stakeholders should stay informed about evolving regulations to ensure compliance with state laws and to promote the safe and responsible use of medical cannabis. The state has developed a comprehensive set of laws to regulate the cultivation, distribution, and use of medical marijuana.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 28, 2020

South Dakota’s strong embrace of, at the very least, medicinal cannabis comes after years of harsh penalties for the drug. Under state law, any amount of cannabis for any reason is considered a Class 1 misdemeanor and is punishable by up to one year in jail, a $2,000 fine and a criminal record. Voters Decide .

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2020

In an even larger trend, the health care provider community seems to be exploring various alternative therapies and emerging medicines to improve quality of care. Recently, the decriminalization of psilocybin (by various cities) has been in the news as an emerging medicine.

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MedicalJane

DECEMBER 13, 2017

The state recently announced an expansion to its program that is beginning to open the door to improved patient access. These changes included adding chronic pain and PTSD to its list of qualifying medical conditions. This is a step forward for the state that was once criticized for its strict rules.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Over the past several months, state officials have vacated an estimated 2.2 Numerous states in 2021 also enacted legislation expanding medical cannabis access and stimulating greater diversity among licensed marijuana businesses. “As In all, state officials have vacated over 2.2 The law took effect August 1, 2021.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Doctors gave him this medicine even after knowing Robert was born with a birth defect that increases his chances of contracting pancreatitis. Later that year, in 2018, Robert was diagnosed with chronic pain and also treated for Lyme disease. Under state law, medical cannabis patients are categorized as disabled.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Governor Gary Herbert (R) of Utah signed legislation into law that strengthens protections for medical cannabis patients and further improves upon the state’s new medical cannabis access program. Earlier, a similar bill was overwhelmingly passed in the State House. DE resident? IL resident?

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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. . That doesn’t mean you can’t access a green state’s medical marijuana programs, though. The following states currently have medical marijuana programs: Alaska. California.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

MARCH 9, 2022

Kansas journal of medicine, 13, 129–130. The legal landscape for parents who smoke weed is changing and will likely continue to change as marijuana becomes legalized in more states. Keep an eye out for any changes to the laws when it comes to weed, as they will likely affect you and your parenting. 3] Feingold, D.,

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 59, to expand medical cannabis access. Legislation is pending, House Bill 673 / Senate Bill 1430, to expand medical cannabis access. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 12, 2021

At the end of the episode, Debbie Churgai, executive director of Americans for Safe Access, discusses the various ways that military veterans — who could very much benefit from medical cannabis — have difficulty accessing it and the ways that the Veterans Administration can address that issue. Produced by Michael Schaeffer Omer-Man.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Elizabeth Warren (Massachusetts) has unveiled her plan to legalize cannabis if she is elected president — the plan includes expungement of past convictions, research funding, medical cannabis access for veterans, and more. Across the country, medical marijuana patients rely on marijuana for conditions like chronic pain, PTSD, and cancer.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

The Committee will convene telephonically and in-person bimonthly to develop ways and methods to expand patient access and affordability, increase innovation and technology within the cannabis industry, and to make recommendations to the Legislature and the Department of Health’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU).

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 6, 2022

Generally, a CBD product seller is expected (or required by law) to provide customers with access to a “certificate of analysis” or “COA” associated with specific products, which COA confirms the levels of CBD in products and upon which customers can rely. Taking CBD can relieve pain.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2019

Americans for Safe Access released its 2018-2019 State-of-the-State report examining state laws and regulations surrounding Patient Rights and Civil Protection from Discrimination, Access to Medicine, Ease of Navigation, Functionality of the Programs, and Consumer Safety and Provider Requirements.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Now, nearly 1 in 4 Americans reside in a jurisdiction where the adult use of cannabis is legal, and 33 states regulate medical marijuana access. For the first time, the FY 2020 Appropriations package contained this protection for 47 states within the base language of the text. The law will take effect on January 1, 2020.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

The state licenses are unlimited, although municipalities can establish a cap or outright ban on dispensaries. A federal grand jury convened by the US Attorney, District of Massachusetts , is investigating agreements and payments between the state’s municipalities and the cannabis businesses located in those areas.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Many experts believe it can lead to beneficial treatments, reiterated in a report released by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in January 2017. States may have made it legal or decriminalized it, but federal law trumps state law, and for both medical and recreational use cannabis remains illegal.”.

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