MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of medical marijuana, accessing cannabis through a dispensary in New Jersey can be both empowering and complex. Don’ts: Don’t purchase more than the legal limit allowed by the state. Keep track of the effects of different strains to inform future purchases.

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NORML

JANUARY 27, 2020

The bill will have a hearing in the House Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee where committee members accept public comment before voting to release the bill to the full House for consideration. Patients are legally permitted to cultivate medical cannabis in about half of the states that regulate its use and distribution.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 14, 2024

Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana in West Virginia West Virginia’s medical marijuana program encompasses an extensive list of qualifying conditions, providing access to patients with various chronic or debilitating diseases.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 23, 2024

Health Effects of Cannabis Legalization in Michigan The health effects of cannabis legalization in Michigan encompass both potential benefits and risks for residents. Legalization may offer expanded access to medical cannabis for patients suffering from various conditions, providing alternative treatment options and symptom relief.

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NORML

JUNE 25, 2019

Pritzker has signed legislation legalizing the adult use of marijuana and regulating its commercial production and retail sale. Illinois is now the eleventh state to legalize adult-use marijuana, and it is the second state to legalize marijuana use via legislative action rather than by voter initiative. Illinois Gov.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

As Missouri patients gain access to medical cannabis for various qualifying conditions, understanding and advocating for MMJ patient rights is of paramount importance. We’ll also explore patient rights and responsibilities within Missouri’s MMJ program and the availability of legal assistance for MMJ patients.

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

California has been at the forefront of the medical marijuana movement since its legalization in 1996. 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?

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 19, 2023

However, many of them are still psychoactive, albeit at lower levels than traditional cannabis sold in legal states. Due to the lack of regulation akin to legal medical or recreational marijuana sales, delta-8 can often be found in gas stations, smoke shops, and similar establishments. These products must contain less than 0.3%

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The Cannigma

MAY 15, 2023

Ketamine has a long safety record as an anesthetic since the 1980s, and it has also been successfully used “off-label” for over a decade to treat conditions such as anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD, among others. In some instances, a medical provider or psychotherapist (or both) is present in the treatment room.

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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. The post Study: Chronic Pain Patients Frequently Report Using Cannabis In Place of Opioids appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

APRIL 12, 2020

This bill will not eliminate the racial disparities surrounding marijuana, but it will prevent low-level offenders from receiving jail time for simple possession while we move toward legalization in coming years with a framework that addresses both public safety and equity in an emerging market.”

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NORML

JANUARY 15, 2019

His statements came response to questions from Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Kamala Harris (D-CA) — each of whom represent states where marijuana is legally regulated for either medical or recreational purposes. The percentage is the highest level of support for legalization ever reported in a nationwide, scientific poll.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In a recent hearing, the Arizona Senate Health and Human Services Committee unanimously approved a bill that would legalize therapeutic psilocybin centers for medically supervised use. The goal is to ensure that psychedelic therapy remains safe, accessible, and affordable to those 21 and older.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Historically, it has been difficult for cannabis-related businesses to access reliable financial services due to its illegal federal status. Anti-Legalization Lawmakers Claim Not Enough Research to Back Cannabis Legalization. How Will Access to Financial Services Improve with the Passage of the MORE Act?

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It Pennsylvania State Rep.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

A researcher affiliated with the University of California, San Diego examined county-level data from Colorado to assess the relationship between retail cannabis stores and trends in traffic safety. In this case, the net effect of expanding access to marijuana on traffic crashes could be quite small.

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NORML

JANUARY 14, 2019

The enactment of these policies have not negatively impacted workplace safety , crime rates , traffic safety , or youth use patterns. Further, numerous studies have identified an association between cannabis access and lower rates of opioid use, abuse , hospitalizations , and mortality.

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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recreational Use and Possession Limits As of 2023, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Texas. Accessing a Dispensary To gain access to a licensed dispensary, individuals must possess a valid medical marijuana recommendation issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety. or less) and high levels of CBD.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 11, 2024

West Virginia has emerged as a trailblazer in the realm of medical marijuana, implementing a comprehensive program to provide patients with access to this therapeutic treatment option. This program facilitates access to medical cannabis for individuals suffering from qualifying debilitating conditions.

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CannaMD

MARCH 3, 2021

Law enforcement, policy makers, and public citizens have long debated how recreational marijuana legalization influences crime and public safety. Most existing research focuses on crime in legalized states. But how does cannabis legalization impact crime in neighboring states? Researchers Francis D.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 25, 2022

Exciting developments lie ahead for European Union (EU) marijuana legalization. It is inevitable that marijuana legalization sweeps the globe–if you haven’t seen it yet, please watch our webinar with Clifford Chance about the existing global economy of marijuana. The stage is being set for a EU marijuana legalization wave.

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Veriheal

JUNE 1, 2023

A bill was passed to legalize the possession and sharing of certain psychedelics for Californians aged 21 and above. Scott Wiener (D), and he explained that it is not a decriminalization effort; rather, it is simply legalization. It aimed at legalizing synthetic psychedelics like LSD, ketamine, molly, and MDMA.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 18, 2022

Observational Data Collected On Long-term Consumption of Oral C BD Shows No Correlation To Safety Issues Raised by FDA. Their participation strengthened the statistical reliability of both the liver safety results and achieved statistical relevance for both sleep and testosterone results. The methods for both phases were the same.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 5, 2021

The first is to raise awareness and funds for the nonprofit I Am Billy Foundation to provide financial assistance to patients who need support accessing cannabis medicines. government to support evidenced-based studies on the efficacy and safety of cannabis therapies, as well as a public invitation to Matt Hancock, the U.K.’s

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Some of the details of German marijuana legalization were given over to the German press last week. Yesterday though, the government’s plan for German marijuana legalization was approved by the Federal Cabinet. Our overall prediction is that a legalization wave is coming to Europe, and Germany will be a key player.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Legalizing cannabis was supposed to be about social justice. About safer legal access. But there are many things legalization should not be about. When we legalized cannabis, Proposition 64 promised that California would have stringent protections for children, and prohibited billboards.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 18, 2022

NEW STUDY DEMONSTRATES CBD’S STRONG SAFETY PROFILE , AMPLIFIES CALLS FOR FDA REGULATION. Observational Data Collected On Long-term Consumption of Oral C BD Shows No Correlation To Safety Issues Raised by FDA. It has been over four years since the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp and non-intoxicating hemp derivatives like CBD.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

This data helps Californians understand the work we have ahead of us in realizing the promises of cannabis legalization, including supporting access to a safe, legal, and equitable cannabis market across the state and combating the unregulated, illicit market”. Tweet this.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 30, 2024

This devastating incident started a conversation about gun safety and child welfare that spread like wildfire. Buried within the layers of this complex tale were legal questions that revealed the intersection of firearm ownership, state-legal cannabis use, and individual rights. But it didn’t stop there. federal law.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 17, 2022

A few weeks ago, California lawmakers quietly introduced SB-1326 , a bill that would amend the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act ( MAUCRSA ) to legalize interstate cannabis sales, notwithstanding the status of federal law. Mandate that the agreement include provisions for collection of applicable taxes.

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NORML

MAY 15, 2020

In the city of Rochester, council members approved municipal legislation on Tuesday barring pre-employment marijuana testing for non-safety sensitive city employees. Also this week, city council members in Richmond, Virginia passed a resolution excluding non-safety sensitive employees and job applicants from marijuana testing.

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NORML

APRIL 9, 2020

NORML’s Responsible Consumer Safety Tips. Read and download NORML’s consumer safety tips. States Taking Action to Ensure Uninterrupted Retail Access to Medical Cannabis During COVID-19 Outbreak. NORML’s Voting Guide to Legalize Marijuana in Your State. Download tips.

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Americans for Safe Access

JULY 11, 2023

The legalization of medical cannabis has covered most of the United States, offering patients an new alternative for their health. Today, there are more than six million registered medical cannabis patients but the safety and quality of the cannabis products they depend on have shocking gaps in how they are tested!

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 22, 2019

Over the last few years, California has gained a reputation of being a state where cannabis is completely legal and out in the open. Right now, there is an ongoing battle between the state and local governments for access to cannabis, which should be the first place that states (and possibly even Congress) look when considering legalization.

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NORML

MAY 19, 2020

In their letter , AGs opine: “The current predicament of a rapidly expanding national marketplace without access to the national banking systems has resulted in an untenable situation. We stress that current legislative models are available to fix this situation.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 12, 2021

Recent shifting attitudes towards the medical use of cannabis has seen legal access pathways established in many jurisdictions in North America, Europe and Australasia. Road safety risks associated with medicinal cannabis appear similar or lower than numerous other potentially impairing prescription medications. Conclusion.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 24, 2024

As societal attitudes towards cannabis evolve and the medicinal benefits become increasingly recognized, Michigan’s program stands as a beacon of innovation, providing patients with a legal avenue to explore the therapeutic potential of marijuana.

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