MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

In this blog, we’re discussing the past, present, and future of Iowa medical marijuana laws — exploring its history, laws, regulations, patient access, and the evolving role it plays in the state’s healthcare system. For decades, cannabis was strictly prohibited for both medical and recreational use.

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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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Veriheal

JUNE 13, 2022

Lawmakers of the time limited public access to cannabis for strictly medical use back in 1914. Nearly eight decades later, New York is seeing a change in cannabis policy. The state legalized recreational-use cannabis last year and is gearing up to launch sales in the coming months. NYC is Going, Going, Gone…Green.

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Veriheal

APRIL 12, 2022

New Mexico’s Recreational Adult-Use Cannabis Market Already Seeing Great Success. Recreational cannabis sales kicked off in New Mexico on April 1st with a blazing success. Cannabis dispensaries across the state of New Mexico welcomed recreational cannabis customers 21 years and older into their stores for the first time.

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Veriheal

JUNE 3, 2022

New York proposed a set of packaging and marketing rules for recreational cannabis, a Fan Controlled Football player was cut for smoking cannabis on the field, and a California program is making medical cannabis more affordable for patients. New York Moves to Regulate Recreational Cannabis Packaging. Let us know in the comments!

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2021

–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #adultusecannabisvistaca –The Cake House Vista was granted their recreational cannabis license today to sell to any customer aged 21 and older! These veterans no longer have the barrier of entry or fear of VA Benefit reprisal that they have historically faced with outdated medical policies.”.

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Veriheal

APRIL 11, 2024

Now, more than 90% of citizens believe that the substance should be legal for medicinal and recreational use, something that would have seemed astonishing even a mere decade ago. Policies like telemedicine, curbside pickup, and cannabis delivery made marijuana products more accessible and affordable to countless Americans.

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NORML

APRIL 7, 2020

In jurisdictions where cannabis is legally regulated, consumers gravitate toward the above-ground retail marketplace where they can access lab-tested products manufactured by licensed businesses.” Commenting on the findings, NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri said, “These findings come as little surprise.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 28, 2021

The November 2020 election was a great win for advocates for cannabis legal reform , with four states voting to legalize recreational cannabis, joining the 11 other states that have decriminalized recreational cannabis use. What Recreational Cannabis Means for Employment. 12114(a); 29 U.S.C. § Emphasis added by Veriheal. .

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NORML

APRIL 2, 2020

Some states, including Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington, have legalized both the recreational and medicinal use of cannabis. To that end, NORML has called for SBA access to be included in our recently issued policy memo.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2020

In Indianapolis on January 29, a quiet, eager audience of nurses give their rapt attention to Jason Straw as he takes center stage at the 2020 ISNA Policy Conference. ISNA 2020 POLICY CONFERENCE AGENDA, Jason Straw- Cannabis Policy. ISNA 2020 POLICY CONFERENCE AGENDA, Jason Straw- Cannabis Policy. PURPOSE : .

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Does recreational cannabis legalization contribute to a spike in consumption? Enactment of recreational cannabis laws is often framed as an issue of social and racial justice,” noted Martins, who is also director of Columbia’s Substance Use Epidemiology Unit. Historically, regulation and criminalization of substances in the U.S.

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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. The Office of Cannabis Policy last week announced the launch of an online portal Maine municipalities can use to obtain reimbursement for up to $20,000 of those costs.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

In November 2012, Washington voters approved the production, processing, and retail sales of recreational cannabis within Washington state under what is known as Initiative 502 (“I-502”). Taxing medical cannabis patients the same as recreational consumers is a form of discrimination that harms their health and well-being.

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CannaMD

MARCH 19, 2020

To that, end we’ve organized official policies – including delivery details and more – for all Florida dispensaries , below. We pride ourselves on the cleanliness and sanitary conditions of our facilities and dispensaries and have an ongoing Safety Policy Plan to assure sanitary production facilities. COLUMBIA CARE.

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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”. Gavin Newsom’s May Revision Budget Proposal includes a one-time $20.5

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 29, 2022

Council unanimously approved emergency legislation on Tuesday that will effectively create a recreational marijuana market by allowing people to self-certify themselves as medical cannabis patients and access dispensaries—without needing to get a recommendation from a doctor. Marijuana Moment. The Washington, D.C.

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Veriheal

JULY 21, 2023

Trulieve gathered petition signatures to put recreational cannabis on Florida’s 2024 ballot, Germany released a legalization bill draft, and a bipartisan push aims to fix the Department of Defense’s hiring problem. Florida Takes Important First Step in Fight for Recreational Use—So, What Now? Florida Rep.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 26, 2021

The 2021 legislative session is set to see some changes to cannabis policy. Activists and organizers supporting a change in Washington’s cannabis policy are hoping to tackle some key issues such as adult-use home cultivation, social equality, medical cannabis excise tax, and establishing a cannabis commission.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Assessment of Recreational Cannabis Dispensaries’ Compliance With Underage Access and Marketing Restrictions in California. The increasing availability of cannabis to adults through legalization of recreational cannabis dispensaries (RCDs) raises concerns regarding underage access and exposure to products and marketing.

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WeedAdvisor

JUNE 12, 2019

Despite the fact the recreational marijuana makes it easily accessible by all, it has devastating effects on the medical market. According to the Tampa Bay Times , recreational legalization cuts well-established medical marijuana programs off at the knees. WeedAdvisor’s Ability to Resolve Policy Issues. . Disparities.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 24, 2024

Today we’ll take a closer look at the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program, giving Michigan citizens all the info they need about accessing MMJ in the state. The state legalized medical marijuana in 2008, establishing a framework for patients to access cannabis for therapeutic purposes.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Understanding MMJ regulations on a state-by-state basis is essential for both patients seeking access to MMJ and the businesses and professionals operating within this industry. The state has a comprehensive MMJ program and has expanded to include recreational cannabis. Nebraska: Nebraska has strict marijuana laws and no MMJ program.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Understanding the specifics of Ohio’s medical cannabis legislation is crucial to appreciating the strides made in facilitating patient access to this alternative form of medicine. Historically associated with recreational drug use, cannabis faced prejudice that hindered its recognition as a legitimate medicine.

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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. It prohibits cannabis possession, use, purchase, sale, or cultivation, whether for recreation or medical purposes.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

Discover how legalization and regulation have influenced access and usage, and learn about the latest research and medical applications. Legalization and Regulation of Medical Marijuana The journey of legalizing and regulating medical marijuana in the US reflects a nuanced interplay of federal and state policies.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 22, 2020

Employers considering a tolerant attitude towards recreational cannabis in the workplace should consider safety hazards and legal liabilities. As a result, employers largely began to adopt policies that prohibited employees from using or being under the influence of alcohol (and drugs) while at work. Young on January 22, 2020.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 31, 2019

Blair Gibbs, the prime minister’s new policy adviser, is joining Downing Street from the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis. Senior members of Boris Johnson’s Number 10 team want to legalise cannabis, BuzzFeed News can reveal, as a cross-party group of MPs predicted that the UK will allow recreational use of the drug within 5 to 10 years.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal Cannabis has deep historical roots in Bolivia, where it has been traditionally used in various cultural and medicinal contexts. Cannabis policy in Bolivia Bolivia enforces strict penalties for cannabis-related offenses.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

As the tentacles of the federal policy of cannabis prohibition run deep into nearly every sector of American public policy, a new voice emerged to call for clarity regarding state-legal cannabis marketplaces: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Cannabis businesses ought to be held to the same standards as other commercial enterprises.

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WeedAdvisor

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

From opt-outs to gross limitations on the number of initial cannabis stores, “competent” is hardly a word we could use to describe Ontario’s marijuana policy. As for instant delivery, this service would also be pivotal in improving accessibility. Lack of Accessibility Boosts Black Market.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

However, although recreational cannabis is legal, there are some cities and counties throughout the state that have made it very hard (or nearly impossible) for recreational marijuana users to buy cannabis products. Which California cities don’t have recreational marijuana retailers? Shasta Lake. Sonoma County (Unincorporated).

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 14, 2021

After mapping the case counts alongside state cannabis policies, the team estimated the “relationship between states’ total 2019 EVALI cases and two mutually exclusive marijuana policy indicators”—the first being recreational and medical legalization, and the second being only medical legalization.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

A team of researchers wanted to assess the impact of recreational cannabis legalization on obesity, beginning by stating, “obesity in the US arguably constitutes the most significant health epidemic over the past century.” Adult-use Legalization is Associated with Decreased Levels of Obesity. from 2000-2020. .

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 20, 2024

Maryland, a trailblazer in progressive healthcare policies, has been part of this trend. The state’s thoughtful approach seeks to ensure that those with genuine medical needs have access to this alternative treatment while maintaining a balance between patient care and preventing misuse.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 17, 2019

Without access to banks, many cannabis companies, including growers and retailers, face a significant burden operating as cash-only businesses. Paul Weinstein, a senior policy adviser with Promontory, said that he was both “sort of surprised and not surprised” by the findings. Bankers are a fairly conservative lot,” he said.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 20, 2020

The recreational marijuana proposal has been passed by the voters of Michigan in November. Today’s article is going to answer some of the questions related to the latest recreational marijuana law. Understanding the Difference Between Recreational and Medical Marijuana. Youth Access to Marijuana. Marijuana – What Is It?

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