MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 10, 2023

As the landscape of medical marijuana continues to evolve across the United States, a glaring issue has emerged: significant disparities in its availability from state to state. Disparities in Medical Marijuana Access by State The journey to obtain medical marijuana should ideally be consistent and equitable across the nation.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 26, 2021

Marijuana Moment write. He’s a registered medical marijuana patient, serving probation for… a marijuana charge. In order to stay safe while on probation, he obtained a medical marijuana card, as is his constitutional right in Missouri. Full article. Not a very positive sign from Missouri.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

APRIL 21, 2024

The use and possession of marijuana is illegal under U.S. federal law, but 24 states and the District of Columbia have legalized the drug for recreational purposes, according to the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), an advocacy group that tracks state-level legislation on the issue.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

Politico have published an article that makes a very good read, writing. SALT LAKE CITY — On a Thursday in October 2018, a handful of Utah’s top lawmakers, representatives from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and medical marijuana advocates filed into the Gold Room , an ornate space in the state Capitol.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2021

But while some states have banned delta-8 THC, others are considering provisions that would regulate it similarly to delta-9 THC: Oregon is looking to ban the sale of hemp products containing THC to minors and give marijuana regulators new authority to set THC concentration limits for hemp products sold in general commerce.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 27, 2021

You are here: Home / Policy & Legal / Virginia / Virginia House Democrats back legalization this summer of small amounts of marijuana; Northam supportive. Ralph Northam , Legal Marijuana , marijuana legalization , marijuana possession , recreational marijuana , Virginia Democrats , virginia marijuana.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

RICHMOND, VA — Virginia lawmakers gave final approval Saturday to a bill that will legalize cannabis for adult use, but not until 2024, when retail sales of the drug would begin. Ralph Northam, who supports legalization. Possession not legal until Jan. grams) of marijuana will become legal beginning Jan.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Two men started legal marijuana businesses in Oklahoma, but were caught with pot in North Texas. Don Pirtle and Justin Machacek both learned the hard way about the nation’s capricious patchwork of marijuana laws in which Texas, where marijuana is illegal, is surrounded by states that have legalized it for medical treatment.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Officials in the West African country of Nigeria discussed their thoughts regarding opposing cannabis legalization on Monday. Marwa and other officials were in Kano on an “advocacy visit” for the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) effort. Marwa continued to share how he thinks that cannabis legalization would only set Nigeria back. “We

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 20, 2021

New Mexico lawmakers postponed a Senate floor vote on a recreational marijuana legalization bill as the regular legislative session ended Saturday, but the measure may be headed to a special session. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who has been pushing for legalization. Medical marijuana sales would be tax-free.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 26, 2021

Ralph Northam of Virginia plans to sign a bill passed by state lawmakers to legalize marijuana, according to media reports, but he may amend the measure to move up the start date for the legalization of cannabis possession. Delay In Legalization Criticized. After lawmakers passed HB 2312, Sen.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 26, 2021

A study of data from across the country has found no evidence that the legalization of medical cannabis and the establishment of dispensaries encourages marijuana use by young people. View original article. Lower Cannabis Use Among 9th Graders.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

For example, Laos’ neighbor Thailand has cautiously moved forward with legalizing both cannabis and hemp for medical purposes and to boost the Thailand’s economy. Legal Landscape and Enforcement Risks. Those who market products related to hemp or CBD in Laos currently risk criminal or civil liabilities. The Penal Code No.

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Project CBD

APRIL 11, 2023

This is first of an occasional column that updates developments pertaining to articles previously published by Project CBD. And freedom of expression takes a hit when it comes to cannabis advocacy in the Czech Republic. In effect, the judge opined that it is legal to write about cannabis only if one criticizes it.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 18, 2022

Marijuana Moment reports today. It’s not just traditional advocates and stakeholders who are fed up with Senate inaction on marijuana legalization. The company noted that the House approved the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act earlier this month. Read their full article.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

An advocacy group took a crucial procedural step on Wednesday toward eventually getting a pair of medical marijuana proposals before Nebraska voters on next year’s ballot. Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana is being led by Crista Eggers, who has a six-year-old son, Colton, who is suffering from severe intractable epilepsy.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 31, 2021

Start spreading the news: weed is legal today in old New York. . Andrew Cuomo signed legislation legalizing recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older in the state, the culmination of several years of false starts and failed efforts. View original article. On Wednesday, Gov.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2019

We rarely see informed and investigative articles either from the Florida press or law firms so we’re very pleased indeed to have Heather onboard to guide us through the complexities of what’s happening in the state. Lighting Up Florida’s Medical Marijuana PEOPLE: The Front Lines.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 13, 2021

The major stakeholders pushing Congress to enact sweeping federal marijuana reform just got bigger with the formation of a new band of businesses and industry experts who believe legalization is a foregone conclusion and that the real prize will be shaping a nationwide MJ regulatory framework. View original article.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 6, 2021

The California Senate just granted final approval to a landmark bill that would make it legal for any adult in the Golden State to possess, use, and share almost any psychedelic drug. View original article. The post California Senate Just Voted to Legalize Possession of Most Psychedelics appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 29, 2021

A bipartisan group of 44 members of the House of Representatives sent a letter to congressional leaders on Thursday calling for a prohibition of federal interference with cannabis activities that are legal under state or tribal law. Of those, 36 states have medical marijuana programs , and 17 of those have adult-use programs.” .

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SpeedWeed

JULY 14, 2021

Adult-use cannabis in Missouri could be on the horizon, as a local coalition has filed a petition to legalize. The group, Fair Access Missouri, is seeking to legalize cannabis for adults of legal age and create an “open-use market.” . However, recreational cannabis isn’t the only thing they seek to legalize.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The changes are part of a larger push to reduce barriers to entering the legal marijuana system. After blocking dozens of people with criminal records from entering the legal marijuana industry, Washington state officials managing the 9-year-old industry are preparing to chill out a bit. Read full article at.

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WeedAdvisor

APRIL 15, 2019

With legalization just shy of its six-month mark, researchers continue to monitor for interesting trends. According to CTV News , legalization led to a sharp increase in new users. After experiencing cannabis’ benefits first-hand, she changed her strong anti-marijuana stance to sell the drug legally.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Lehman’s interest in advancing the conversation originates in part from his friendship with his mentor and former state representative Tom Knollman, who refuses opioids in the treatment of his multiple sclerosis and is an advocate for legalizing cannabis.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 26, 2021

If this bill passes, it will mean legal cannabis is on the way for Delaware. . Many spoke out in front of the House in support of legal cannabis, and some spoke up about concerns regarding how it will impact the community or the already existing medical cannabis program. View original article. The Consideration of Social Equity.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

2020, about 54 percent of voters in South Dakota approved an adult-use cannabis legalization measure, while nearly 70 percent voted in favor of medical marijuana legalization. And state legislators are working to delay the legally mandated implementation of the medical marijuana law. Two days later, on Feb.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 20, 2021

The country’s lower legislative house, also known as the Chamber of Deputies, approved legislation to regulate recreational marijuana by a healthy margin of 316 to 129 votes, with 23 abstentions. . it focused entirely on individual liberties as the basis for cannabis legalization. View original article.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 29, 2021

Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers have reached an agreement to legalize the use of marijuana by adults and establish regulations for commercial cannabis production and sales. The bill also allows for the expungement of past marijuana offenses no longer illegal under the measure. New York Gov.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 31, 2021

Missouri may have legalized medical marijuana in 2018, but this voter-approved law isn’t stopping probation officers from sending people back to jail for using this legal medicine. Ray Breer is one of many Missourians that has recently had their probation revoked for using state-legal medical cannabis.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In recent years, there has been growing interest in exploring alternative treatment options, and one that has gained attention is medical marijuana (MMJ). Medical Marijuana for Epilepsy Treatment Medical marijuana, often referred to as MMJ, is a term used to describe the use of cannabis and its derivatives for therapeutic purposes.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The real stories around medical marijuana (MMJ) are those of the patients who have experienced life-changing benefits from cannabis therapy. In this article, we’ll explore MMJ patient success stories in West Virginia and how cannabis therapy is positively impacting patients’ lives. Image by Oleksandr P on Pexels.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 2, 2021

Ralph Northam expected later this week, Virginia will become the 16th state to legalize cannabis for adult use—although legalization won’t actually take effect until 2024. At least 12 state legislatures have recreational legalization measures on the table right now, which is a typical number for this time of year. New Mexico.

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SMPL

JULY 27, 2020

Leadership of the House of Representatives is moving toward holding a floor vote on a comprehensive federal cannabis legalization bill in September, multiple sources familiar with the developing plan tell Marijuana Moment. In the months since, advocates have been eagerly awaiting further action to advance the legislation to the floor.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 13, 2019

She teaches trial advocacy for the Notre Dame Law School and has coached trial team for Chicago-Kent Law School. Kays was an editor of The Elder Law Journal , a trial team and moot court competitor, and a recipient of the Rickert Award for Excellence in Legal Publications. During law school, Ms. 36-2813(B) (“AMMA”). Read on at.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 6, 2022

A seemingly offbeat idea to finally approve federal marijuana legalization is getting cannabis-reform advocates talking: What about adding high-THC cannabis to low-THC hemp in the next Farm Bill? It’s an idea few in the cannabis advocacy community have considered. Read full article.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 7, 2020

A wise publisher once advised me that the marijuana business news reporting was “normally lightweight but generally not incorrect. After their Feb 28, 2020 report by Eric Volkman titled Marijuana THC Cap Amendment Filed in Florida Senate , I know it’s oftentimes literal, and soon you’ll know too.¹.

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