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The Veterans Equal Access Act Reintroduced

NORML

1647 , the Veterans Equal Access Act, which expands medical cannabis access to eligible military veterans. Blumenauer said, “For too long, our veterans have been denied access to highly effective medical marijuana treatment for conditions like chronic pain and PTSD. Presently, V.A. At the time of introduction, Rep.

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Rep. Lee: Fight to end restrictions on veterans’ access to medical marijuana

NORML

This year, we can and must succeed in passing this essential legislation and protecting the rights of veterans to access medical treatment and serving those who served us. We know medical marijuana can be an effective and safe treatment for veterans and it is time to stop making them seek private, out-of-network physicians to access it.

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The Tom Marino Roller Coaster: Three Days of Drug Policy Changes

Americans for Safe Access

On October 15, 2017, the Washington Post and 60 Minutes released a scathing report on the pharmaceutical industry’s influence of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

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Virginia: New Medical Cannabis Laws Take Effect July 1

NORML

Three new laws intended to expand patient access to and the therapeutic value of Virginia’s medical cannabis program take effect July 1, 2019. “This year, my focus was on program improvements to further expand both access and therapeutic value to benefit the health and well-being of all Virginians.”

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Virginia Medical Cannabis Bills Clear Senate Committee

NORML

It seeks to redefine allowed dosage limitations and formulations, and expand patient access and reduce patient cost by adding nurse practitioners and physician assistants to the list of those authorized to issue written certifications to patients. Marijuana policy should be evidence based. Dispel the myths with the NORML Fact Sheets.

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Virginia, Marijuana, and How Medical Legalization May Unfold in the South

NORML

There are currently five “pharmaceutical processor” permit holders in Virginia, and they’re about to open for business. Now, in 2015 — like in many other states throughout the country — we saw some fresh faces in the marijuana policy conversation. This interview has been edited for clarity and space.

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Australia Cannabis Q&A

Canna Law Blog

Can businesses cultivate cannabis for pharmaceutical research? Employers should: Establish fair and transparent testing policies. Can employers enforce a zero-tolerance cannabis policy? Businesses should ensure written policies are consistent with relevant state and federal employment law. Increase export opportunities.