NORML

MARCH 12, 2020

“It is imperative that we approve legislation such as the Veterans Equal Access Act so that the countless vets suffering from post-traumatic stress and other debilitating disorders have access to the safe and effective option of medical marijuana treatment.” Presently, V.A.

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NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

The American South has been one of the toughest (weed) cookies to crack when it comes to marijuana reform, despite legalization’s wildfire spread over the past half-decade. To be fair, Democrats didn’t mention weed legalization on their party’s official platform until 2016.). We need to do more.

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Americans for Safe Access

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

25 years have passed since the first medical cannabis laws came into effect in California, and this year marks the 20th anniversary of ASA’s role in the fight for safe access.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 26, 2024

In April 2023, Delaware became the 22nd state to legalize recreational cannabis with the passing of HB 1 and HB 2. The post Delaware To Expand Medical Marijuana Access Ahead Of Adult-Use Legalization appeared first on Cannabis Central.

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NORML

JUNE 14, 2019

Currently, in the 10 states that have legalized adult use cannabis and the 33 states that have legalized medical marijuana programs, entrepreneurs and small businesses are unable to access the valuable programs and support of the Small Business Administration. Small Businesses in the Cannabis Industry. Presently, V.A.

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NORML

APRIL 23, 2020

The question : Do you approve amending the Constitution to legalize a controlled form of marijuana called “cannabis”? The questions : Initiative 65 (citizen initiated) : Should Mississippi allow qualified patients with debilitating medical conditions, as certified by Mississippi licensed physicians, to use medical marijuana?

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NORML

JANUARY 6, 2023

“Cannabis has established efficacy in the treatment of multiple conditions, including chronic pain, and it possesses a safety profile that is either comparable or superior to other controlled substances.

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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 OJL seeks to right these wrongs as well as provide a model for other states to implement a more just version of cannabis legalization.

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NORML

MAY 15, 2020

” Virginia lawmakers in April passed legislation decriminalizing marijuana possession offenses and expanding the state’s medical cannabis access law earlier. ” Additional information is available from the NORML fact-sheet , “Marijuana Legalization and Impact on the Workplace.”

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Cannabis Cheri

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Dear Cheri , Are there any advantages to medical marijuana cards if you live in a recreationally legal state? Actually there are five potential advantages to medical marijuana cards, even if you live in a legal state. Why would anyone bother? You can usually buy more at a time than is allowed in the recreational market.

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LifeCannMD

JANUARY 31, 2025

Fernando Fandio-Sende has had countless conversations with patients with autoimmune conditions. We’re aware that each person’s medical condition presents unique challenges with can be deeply personal. Dr. Sende offers Medical Marijuana recommendations for patients with one of Floridas qualifying conditions.

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NORML

JANUARY 31, 2019

Under existing federal regulations, physicians affiliated with the Department of Veteran Affairs are forbidden from providing medical cannabis recommendations, even in jurisdictions that legally permit private practitioners to do so. Twenty percent of those surveyed acknowledged having previously used cannabis for medical purposes.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

The legalization effort in New Mexico was killed as the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 6-4 to table the bill this week. One of two initiative petitions to put marijuana legalization on the ballot in Oklahoma was cleared for signature gathering. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical marijuana access.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 10, 2023

While some states have embraced the therapeutic potential of cannabis and established robust medical marijuana programs, others lag behind, leaving patients without access to a potentially life-changing treatment. Disparities in access are primarily driven by the differing state regulations and policies surrounding medical marijuana.

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NORML

MARCH 18, 2019

State lawmakers have approved a series of bills reducing penalties for marijuana possession offenses and strengthening and expanding legal protections for medical cannabis patients. Senate Bill 406 expands medical cannabis access and provides important new patient protections. LEGALIZATION. DECRIMINALIZATION.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 25, 2021

The legal status of marijuana in Spain is complicated. There is no legal pathway to access medical cannabis and the legality of recreational cannabis can vary widely depending on the individual situation. While it is legal to buy seeds and growing equipment , it is illegal to sell cannabis in Spain.

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United Patients Group

OCTOBER 25, 2024

This condition is known as Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD). Cannabis Use Disorder is a condition where an individual becomes dependent on cannabis, leading to problematic patterns of use. Environmental Factors : Peer pressure, social acceptance of cannabis use, and ease of access can also contribute to the development of CUD.

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Veriheal

MAY 15, 2023

Many hospices say they cannot legally prescribe medical marijuana because it remains a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law. Most state caregivers assist those unable or unable to access medical marijuana themselves, including children and those receiving hospice care. North Dakota’s bill aims to bypass this process.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 12, 2022

Recreational: not legal, possession decriminalized Medical: legal. Recreational cannabis is not legal in Ukraine, but possession of up to 5 grams is decriminalized and there is a limited, but expanding, medical program. Ukraine has an existing medical cannabis program, but product access is extremely limited.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 25, 2022

Recreational cannabis is not legal in Poland and the plant is still legally considered a narcotic. Poland established a medical cannabis program in 2017, which allows for a range of cannabis products to be prescribed for a range of medical conditions. Attitudes towards legalization are slowly shifting.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

states and the District of Columbia currently have legal cannabis, medical or recreational. Despite this massive shift in cannabis policy, however, a few states are still dragging their feet on cannabis legalization. To its credit, the state does seem to be making minor strides toward cannabis legalization lately.

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NORML

MARCH 21, 2020

Veteran Access : HR 1647, the Veterans Equal Access Act, would allow V.A. doctors to fill out the state-legal medical marijuana recommendations. Send a message to your governor in support of medical cannabis access in schools. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access. Actions to Take.

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Veriheal

JULY 21, 2022

Patients no longer need to register through the Board of Pharmacy in order to legally buy medical cannabis in Virginia. So this is a huge improvement and will make the process much easier for those looking to access medical cannabis in Virginia,” said Jenn Michelle Pedini, Executive Director for Virginia NORML.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2021

A new patient network, NOPAIN has been set up with the aim of uniting patients to discuss issues surrounding safe, legal cannabis access. When the mould issue occurred, this caused quite a big issue for myself because I’m suspected to have an autoimmune condition that I’m trying to get diagnosed. Writes Cannabis Health News.

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Veriheal

MARCH 2, 2024

In December of 2023, the country recently made a new move towards reform that could stimulate the cannabidiol (CBD) industry and provide many patients, such as those with epilepsy , with access to potentially life-changing medical treatments. So, with all of these changes, the question remains: Is weed legal in Japan?

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The Cannigma

JULY 12, 2022

Medical: Legal, but limited Recreational: illegal Reciprocity: No. Roll out of the program has been slow, and as of June 2022, there were still no doctors certified to issue prescriptions, no licensed dispensaries, and no legal farming of cannabis products. CBD is legal in Alabama under the 2018 federal farm bill.

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The Cannigma

APRIL 5, 2021

The city is still in mourning for those lost to COVID-19, the governor is facing calls to resign, the Knicks are still the Knicks, and the rent is still too damn high, but let’s focus on the positive: New York has legalized recreational cannabis — effective immediately. Public possession of up to 3 ounces is legal.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Several bills have been introduced in the state legislature, ranging from legal hemp production to adult-use marijuana legalization, and the fight for freedom has never been more widely supported than now. — Bipartisan bill HB 481 would legalize the personal adult-use, possession, cultivation, and retail sale of marijuana.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2020

Legislation is pending, House Bill 268 and House Bill 528, to allow those convicted of simple marijuana possession to petition the court to restrict access to their records. This created issues for law enforcement and testing facilities in determining the difference between legal hemp and illegal marijuana. GA resident? GA resident?

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A legislative committee voted vigorously in opposition to medical cannabis legalization in North Carolina six years ago, but things have changed a lot since then. In a groundbreaking moment on Tuesday, August 24, North Carolina Senate committee voted in approval of a revised bill to legalize medical cannabis statewide.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 3, 2022

From being the first Asian country to legalize medical cannabis to opening dispensaries for free medical cannabis oil and approving medical cultivation and distribution , Thailand has led the charge when it comes to cannabis legalization. In its most recent move, the country has now legalized cannabis flower.

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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. CT resident?

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 1272, to expand access to medical cannabis in North Dakota. Legislation is pending, House Bill 350, to expand medical cannabis access. Legislation is pending, House Bill 335, to expand access to medical cannabis in New Hampshire. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of legalization.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Ohio voters will get the chance to vote on recreational cannabis legalization this November. Ohio’s secretary of state announced the legalization initiative has gathered the 127,772 signatures needed to put it on the ballot. The bill would also legalize home growing for those 21+. If passed, Ohio will join twenty-three U.S.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In 2018, the leaders of 19 Caribbean nations decided that they would “review marijuana’s current status with a view to reclassification” The leaders emphasized the importance of these cannabis legalization bills as a tool for social justice and economic gain. Recently, The Bahamas’ made good on that 2018 promise.

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PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Patients seeking relief from various medical conditions now turn to certified marijuana doctors for professional guidance and legally-approved access to cannabis. Certified Marijuana Doctors at PrestoDoctor.com In recent years, the rise of medical cannabis has paved the way for a more natural approach to wellness.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized (legalization may be pending). Cannabis is legal for medical use in Israel and the country has implemented decriminalization policies for small-scale possession charges. Qualifying conditions for medical marijuana. What Israeli law permits for medical patients.

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