Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 1, 2018

Advocating for medical cannabis is no easy feat, and these organizations are spearheading state, national, and global efforts. The common mission of these nonprofits and trade associations is to educate on the benefits of medical cannabis and create legislative change for businesses, physicians, and qualifying patients.

Treatment 40

Treatment Education Advocacy Access 40

Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 1, 2018

Advocating for medical cannabis is no easy feat, and these organizations are spearheading state, national, and global efforts. The common mission of these nonprofits and trade associations is to educate on the benefits of medical cannabis and create legislative change for businesses, physicians, and qualifying patients.

Treatment 40

Treatment Education Advocacy Access 40

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

Under Massachusetts law, an accommodation for an employee’s medical marijuana use is not per se unreasonable – despite possession of marijuana being illegal under Federal law. The employer thus has the burden to prove that a medical marijuana accommodation would pose an undue hardship to their business.

Policy 52

Policy Safety Law Patients 52

NORML

MAY 3, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 19-1234, to allow licensed marijuana businesses to deliver both medical and adult use marijuana to private residences. Senate Bill 19-013 would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy for any condition for which an opiate would otherwise be prescribed. CO resident? CO resident? ME resident?

Legislation 164

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 164

NORML

MAY 31, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 236, to allow qualifying patients with certain debilitating conditions to use and safely access medical cannabis. This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against prospective employees who legally consume cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. IL resident?

Legislation 110

Legislation Access Banking Hemp 110

NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Under existing state law, medical cannabis oil may contain no more than five percent THC, greatly restricting its therapeutic potential and medical efficacy. Senate Bill 19-013 would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy for any condition for which an opiate would otherwise be prescribed. VA resident? New Mexico.

Legislation 196

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 196

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

“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 Even the states with the highest grades have areas for improvement. POSTED BY ANDREW COON ON FEBRUARY 22, 2022.

Access 98

Access Law Patients Programs 98

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Delaware prosecutors will no longer be encouraged to pursue criminal charges against those who possess marijuana for personal use, according to guidelines issued by the state’s new Attorney General. IL resident? Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. NV resident?

Legislation 179

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 179

NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Legislation is pending, 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. Update : SB 34 was heard in the Assembly Appropriations Committee on 5/16/19. CA resident?

Legislation 136

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 136

NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Additionally, Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced The Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act to explicitly bar federal agencies from discriminating against workers solely because of their status as a cannabis consumer, or due to testing positive for marijuana use on a workplace drug test.

Legislation 145

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 145

NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Senate Bill 34 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. Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. CA resident? DE resident?

Legislation 136

Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 136

NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

This Act amends the Controlled Substances Act to reduce the number of instances in which federal law enforcement agencies could carry out legal actions against state-licensed cannabis businesses or other related enterprises. Governor Leon Guerrero (D) of Guam signed cannabis legalization legislation into law. CA resident?

Legislation 188

Legislation Banking Hemp Compliance 188

NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

House of Representatives just voted to restrict the Department of Justice from interfering with the states that have legalized adult-use marijuana. New York state lawmakers approved legislation on Friday to further expand cannabis decriminalization and expunge certain records. CA resident? CA resident? DE resident? Update : S.

Legislation 188

Legislation Hemp Decriminalization Agriculture 188

NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Senate Bill 34 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. Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. CA resident? IL resident?

Legislation 167

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 167

NORML

APRIL 12, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 19-1234, to allow licensed marijuana businesses to deliver both medical and adult use marijuana to private residences. Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. CO resident? Click here to email your lawmakers in support of social consumption sites.

Legislation 149

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 149

NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

Legislation is pending, 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. Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses.

Legislation 108

Legislation Access Decriminalization Patients 108

NORML

APRIL 20, 2019

Update : AB 286 is scheduled for a hearing in the Assembly Business And Professions Committee on 4/23/19. 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.

Legislation 153

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Compliance 153

NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

At the state level, Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota signed a package of bills into law to expand the state’s medical cannabis access program. Update : AB 286 was heard by the Assembly Business And Professions Committee on 4/23/19. CA resident? Click here to email your lawmakers in support of lower taxes.

Legislation 147

Legislation Compliance Compliance Hemp 147

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Although cannabis remains federally illegal, as a medical or recreational user of cannabis, you still have rights when it comes to your personal healthcare, law enforcement encounters, your employment, your housing, transportation, and your individual privacy. PERSONAL RIGHTS. ” EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS.

Cannabis 45

Cannabis Access Patients Legalization 45

NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Senator Ron Wyden introduced legislation in the Senate — The Marijuana Revenue and Regulation Act — to permit states to establish their own marijuana regulatory policies free from federal interference. House Financial Services Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on cannabis business banking issues next week.

Legislation 175

Legislation Decriminalization Patients Access 175