Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 20, 2022

Report shows Maine’s adult use program is ahead of pace set by other states, to serve as foundation for expansion of stakeholder outreach by OCP . Michael Sofis, a leading cannabis demand and consumption behavior researcher. “We OCP strives to be a model of good governance for the cannabis industry.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

In Ohio, accessing medical marijuana involves more than just obtaining a prescription; it requires navigating a complex landscape of dispensaries, regulations, and patient expectations. Dispensaries prioritize patient education, providing information on various strains, consumption methods, and dosage recommendations.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 23, 2024

Legalization may offer expanded access to medical cannabis for patients suffering from various conditions, providing alternative treatment options and symptom relief. However, challenges remain in ensuring equitable access to participation in the legal cannabis market and addressing disparities in ownership and representation.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 5, 2024

Following Proposition 215, the legal framework surrounding medical marijuana continued to evolve and in 2003, the California State Legislature enacted Senate Bill 420 , also known as the Medical Marijuana Program Act. These include access to banking services, federal prohibition, and ongoing regulatory issues.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

As the state’s medical cannabis program continues to evolve, patients are presented with a diverse array of MMJ strains and products to explore. Medical Marijuana Products in New York New York’s medical cannabis program encompasses a wide range of products to meet the diverse needs of patients.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 15, 2022

The state has introduced a new program to compensate Maine cities and towns for costs they incur when opting to permit recreational, adult-use cannabis businesses. To access the portal, click here. Maine’s launch of the adult use cannabis program has been strong,” he said.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

Recent trends indicate a growing interest in alternative forms of consumption, such as edibles, topicals, and concentrates, in addition to traditional flower products. Regulations vary significantly by jurisdiction but typically encompass licensing requirements, product safety standards, and distribution protocols.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

This substance needs to be addressed as part of all workplace motor vehicle safety programs. Consumption of CBD products with significantly higher levels of THC than what is on the producer’s label could result in a positive drug test. this substance needs to be addressed by all workplace motor vehicle safety programs.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 7, 2022

In theory, state agencies can require education programs for those who work in the cannabis industry in order to help ensure the public’s safety. The Cannabis Regulation Act includes benchmarks for what is referred to as a “cannabis server education program curriculum.” This includes all employees of the establishment.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Cannabinoid Hemp Program Regulations (Finally) Finalized. While much attention is focused on New York’s adult-use cannabis market, the CCB and Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) are also responsible for overseeing both the Medical Marijuana and Cannabinoid Hemp Programs.

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NORML

MAY 20, 2019

Even though cannabis has been recreationally legal in the Battle Born State for nearly two years and Sin City has become a greenish gold mine of legal cannabis, many problems and societal penalties still arise with the use of it; no social consumption lounges being among the most glaring.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 18, 2024

For example, teaching patients about the endocannabinoid system, terpenes, various cannabinoids, and consumption methods empowers them to make informed decisions catering to their unique health concerns. But it doesn’t end there, as LSU’s commitment extends far beyond that particular program.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 13, 2023

For patients seeking access to this valuable form of treatment, it’s essential to understand the complex web of regulations, legal requirements, and rights surrounding medical marijuana in the Golden State. California has long been a pioneer in the field of medical marijuana, and its MMJ laws have continued to evolve over the years.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 30, 2024

These regulations aim to maintain quality control, prevent diversion to the illicit market, and ensure patient safety. Distribution regulations aim to protect public health and safety, prevent diversion to the illicit market, and ensure that patients have access to safe and effective medical marijuana products.

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PrestoDoctor

JANUARY 15, 2024

West Virginia is no exception, as the state has also taken steps to provide patients with access to medical cannabis for various qualifying conditions. This legislation allows qualified patients to access medical marijuana for certain medical conditions. To participate in the program, individuals must obtain a medical marijuana card.

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NORML

JANUARY 4, 2019

Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Don Young (R-AK) re-introduced the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act, which protects those engaged in state-lawful medical marijuana programs from federal prosecution. Legislation is pending, HB 350, to expand medical cannabis access. NH resident? GA resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

adults shows broad support for securely labeling cannabis products to verify their legitimacy and safety in the marketplace. Ensuring the safety of cannabis products is top of mind for Americans. Four in five Americans (80% ) voiced their support for a program that would make it easier to detect legal vs. illegal cannabis products.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

This number also underscores the entire agency’s tireless efforts, particularly those of our hardworking staff, to thoughtfully regulate a safe, accessible, and effective adult-use marketplace that keeps critical tenets of our mission – public health, public safety, and equity, among others – front of mind.”.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

Veteran Access : HR 1647, the Veterans Equal Access Act, would allow V.A. 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. Your Highness, Carly.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Legislation has been reintroduced from last year, Senate Bill 34, which would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The landscape of medical marijuana has evolved, offering patients alternative avenues for accessing therapeutic cannabis. Florida allows qualified patients to access medical marijuana, but home cultivation is generally not permitted. The state mandates strict THC potency limits in medical cannabis products, emphasizing patient safety.

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Veriheal

MARCH 21, 2022

At the end of November 2021, the CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) announced that there are deep-seated risks associated with driving a motor vehicle under the influence of cannabis’ psychotropic compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Because marijuana use is on the rise for adults in the U.S.,

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The foundational framework was laid with the establishment of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program in 2008, signalling the state’s commitment to providing legal access to cannabis for qualified patients. Patients benefit from a broad spectrum of cannabis products addressing various medical conditions.

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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. Since then, additional legislation and amendments have shaped the state’s medical marijuana program. In 1996, the state became the first in the U.S.

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PrestoDoctor

JANUARY 30, 2024

It is crucial to educate individuals, particularly young users, about the potential risks associated with cannabis use and encourage responsible and moderate consumption. Implementing harm reduction strategies, such as reducing access and promoting responsible use, contributes to mitigating the occurrence of cannabis-induced psychosis.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

At a more local level, city council members in Springfield, Illinois approved the state’s first marijuana consumption space. Legislation is pending, House Bill 331, to allow registered medical cannabis patients to access their medicine while at school. The bill requires the Department of Education and the Natalie M. MD resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2022

This information is accessible to state regulators, providing the ultimate transparency to ensure regulatory compliance, help combat the illicit market, and safeguard the health and well-being of Alabama medical cannabis patients. “As Metrc now holds exclusive government contracts in every region of the U.S, including Washington, D.C.,

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Medical students who register for the program will have access to eight hours of medical cannabis education, including the latest scientific research on the endocannabinoid system and the known effects of cannabis on the human body. TCI offers cannabis medical education in both English and Spanish. About Dr. Jan Roberts ?

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

Ordinance Repealing the Cannabis Consumption Pilot Program. Ordinance Repealing the Cannabis Consumption Pilot Program. In November 2016, Denver voters approved Initiative 300 (“I-300”) to give businesses the ability to apply for a license to allow for adult marijuana consumption in designated areas.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 8, 2019

The Senate bill made broad changes to the program that range from allowing medical cannabis in schools to allowing licensed manufacturers to process home-grown medical cannabis. While some changes are straightforward, others will require the state Department of Health, which oversees the Medical Cannabis Program, to promulgate new rules.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 23, 2020

Some applicants may have been able to access the system early, which is a problem in a first-come, first-served process. Among the findings of the report: in some states where cannabis is still illegal, African-Americans are ten times more likely to be arrested than whites, even though consumption rates are practically identical.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 3, 2021

This legislation provides important updates to our state’s medical [cannabis] program to ensure that patients have improved access to medication.”. Sharif Street (D) that would’ve permitted patients aged 21 and above to grow five plants for personal consumption. Pennsylvania’s Medical Cannabis Program is Raking in the Cash.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

She added, “Here, we are faced with the challenge of balancing public safety concerns like robberies, which the use of body cameras are intended to deter, with individual privacy.”. Social Consumption Pilot Program. We depend on a good relationship with law enforcement. Policy changes include: New Licenses.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 1, 2024

CBD Oil for Medical Conditions CBD oil has gained popularity as a versatile and accessible option for managing various medical conditions. Research studies have shown promising results, with participants reporting reduced anxiety levels following CBD consumption.

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PrestoDoctor

AUGUST 2, 2023

However, if you’re living in Iowa, accessing medical cannabis can be quite difficult. In the state of Iowa, obtaining a medical cannabis card is a pathway towards accessing this alternative form of treatment legally and safely. In Iowa, the medical cannabis program is governed by the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH).

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The vast majority of the Upper House, with the socialist party PSOE and the conservatives of the PP at the head by number of senators, have voted against regulating these places of consumption condemning them to a more than uncertain future. ” In their 2019 election program they already advocated for another legal status for cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2022

This is especially true for persons of color, especially Black people, who are arrested for possession at four times the rate of white individuals, despite having similar consumption rates. On issues such as the public health impact on teenagers, the available evidence is severely restricted.

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