NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Regulators in Iowa added two new medical cannabis qualifying conditions to the current list, ulcerative colitis (effective immediately), and severe pediatric autism with self-injurious or aggressive behaviors (effective 4/2/19). AZ resident? Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical expansion. Connecticut. CT resident?

Legislation 188

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 188

NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Enacted in 1986, the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program made it a condition for employment that all civilian employees at executive branch agencies be prohibited from using federally illegal substances on or off duty. A recent American Legion poll found that one in five veterans use marijuana to alleviate a medical condition.

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Chronic Pain Legislation Treatment State Laws 192

NORML

MAY 24, 2019

Governor Jared Polis (D) of Colorado signed legislation into law that allows physicians to recommend medical cannabis for any condition for which an opiate would otherwise be prescribed. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 236, to allow qualifying patients with certain debilitating conditions to use and safely access medical cannabis.

Legislation 182

Legislation Hemp Access Patients 182

NORML

JUNE 14, 2019

Ohio’s State Medical Board denied petitions to add depression, insomnia and opioid use disorder to the state’s list of medical cannabis qualifying conditions. Legislation is pending, House Bill 459, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. Update : S.

Legislation 162

Legislation Banking Access Hemp 162

NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

Senator Anna Wishart (D) has re-introduced legislation, LB 110, to allow qualifying patients with certain debilitating conditions to use and safely access medical cannabis. Senate Bill 19-013 would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy for any condition for which an opiate would otherwise be prescribed. AR resident?

Legislation 177

Legislation Decriminalization Access Therapy 177

NORML

MAY 10, 2019

Members of an Ohio medical board committee recommended that autism and anxiety be added to the state’s medical cannabis qualifying conditions list, but rejected petitions to add depression, insomnia, and opioid addiction. House Bill 491 would regulate industrial hemp production in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations.

Legislation 161

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 161

NORML

JUNE 23, 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 is scheduled for a hearing in the Assembly Revenue And Taxation Committee on 7/2/19.

Legislation 202

Legislation Hemp Decriminalization Agriculture 202

NORML

MARCH 15, 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. Update : SB 34 is scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Governance and Finance Committee on 3/20 at 9:30am in room 112. CA resident?

Legislation 159

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 159

NORML

APRIL 20, 2019

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. 333, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations.

Legislation 168

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Compliance 168

NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

Among the changes are: allowing physicians assistants to recommend medical cannabis to their patients, adding several new qualifying conditions, and authorizing cancer patients to possess greater quantities of cannabis than typically allowed. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access. AL resident? LA resident?

Legislation 160

Legislation Compliance Compliance Hemp 160

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. Update : SB 34 is scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Committee on Business, Professions, and Economic Development on 4/1/2019.

Legislation 182

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 182

NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

Similarly, New Mexico’s Department of Health added Alzheimer’s disease, autism spectrum disorder, Friedreich’s Ataxia, Lewy Body Disease, and Spinal muscular atrophy to the state’s list of medical cannabis qualifying conditions. CA resident? Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs.

Legislation 126

Legislation Hemp Agriculture Compliance 126

MMJ Recs

JULY 9, 2024

Living with chronic conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is profoundly challenging and impacts various aspects of daily life. of medical marijuana as a viable treatment option for certain conditions, including Multiple Sclerosis (MS), leading to increased advocacy for uniform regulations and broader accessibility.

Marijuana 111

Marijuana Treatment Cannabinoids Patients 111

NORML

MAY 3, 2019

Senate Bill 19-013 would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy for any condition for which an opiate would otherwise be prescribed. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 19-220, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. CO resident? VT resident?

Legislation 178

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 178

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. Update : SB 34 was approved by the Senate Governance and Finance Committee on 3/20. CA resident? HI resident? HI resident? New Mexico.

Legislation 148

Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 148

NORML

JANUARY 25, 2019

Opioid dependency was added to New Jersey’s list of conditions for medical cannabis eligibility. Legislation is pending, House Bill 131 / Senate Bill 1335, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. HI resident? ND resident? NE resident? New Hampshire.

Legislation 166

Legislation Patients Hemp Oil 166

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? MO resident?

Legislation 148

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 148

MMJ Recs

MAY 3, 2024

The Arkansas medical marijuana program, established through the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment in 2016, has paved the way for patients suffering from a variety of debilitating conditions to find relief and improved quality of life. Typically, medical marijuana cards need to be renewed annually.

Marijuana 52

Marijuana Treatment Compliance Compliance 52

MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

With increasing acceptance of medical marijuana as a legitimate treatment option for various health conditions, the industry has attracted significant attention from investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers alike. Additionally, stigma and misinformation surrounding medical marijuana persist, impacting public perception and patient access.

Supply Chain 105

Supply Chain Research and Development Marijuana Seed-To-Sale 105

MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

By legalizing MMJ, the state has facilitated access to a natural and potentially life-changing treatment option for patients suffering from various medical conditions. It has improved the quality of life for those dealing with chronic pain, nausea, seizures, and other medical conditions. Image by Pfüderi from Pixabay.

Chronic Pain 98

Chronic Pain Therapy Research and Development Treatment 98

MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

Iowa Medical Marijuana Laws and Regulations: Under Iowa’s medical marijuana laws and regulations, patients with qualifying medical conditions can legally access medical cannabis products. Qualifying conditions for medical marijuana use include chronic pain, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, cancer, and terminal illnesses.

Law 52

Law Marijuana Access History 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

The parties entered into a multi-year deal under which TerrAscend will be the sole cultivator and manufacturer of Cookies branded products in New Jersey, subject to certain conditions and regulatory approval. TerrAscend operates a 140,000 square foot cultivation and processing facility in The Garden State. “We About TerrAscend.

Cultivation 81

Cultivation Seed-To-Sale Conditions Business 81

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. Update : SB 34 is scheduled for a hearing in the Assembly Revenue And Taxation Committee on 7/2/19.

Legislation 111

Legislation Access Decriminalization Patients 111

MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 13, 2023

This groundbreaking legislation legalized the use of medical marijuana for patients with qualifying medical conditions, under the recommendation of a licensed physician. Compliance with these laws and regulations is crucial for both patients and cannabis businesses to ensure the integrity and legality of the MMJ system in California.

Patients 52

Patients Law Cultivation Dispensary 52

MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

This guide aims to navigate the intricate web of cannabis legislation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, exploring key aspects such as medical marijuana laws, cannabis regulations, qualifying conditions, patient eligibility, and the overall impact on the local cannabis industry.

Legislation 52

Legislation Law Marijuana Dispensary 52

NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Senate Bill 19-013 would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy for any condition for which an opiate would otherwise be prescribed. Legislation is pending, Proposed Bill 350, to limit patients who use medical cannabis in compliance with state law from seeking civil actions if they are discriminated against by their employer.

Legislation 187

Legislation Decriminalization Patients Access 187

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. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 225, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. AL resident? North Carolina.

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Legislation Banking Access Hemp 115

MMJ Recs

MARCH 28, 2024

Look for experience in treating conditions eligible for MMJ treatment under Iowa law, such as chronic pain or epilepsy. Finally, consider doctors who are knowledgeable about Iowa’s specific MMJ laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and seamless patient care.

Patients 52

Patients Treatment Research and Development Therapy 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

Patients expect their pharmacists to know how cannabis interacts with their medications and conditions. Healthcare administrators choose TRC Healthcare to bring professional excellence, quality care, and compliance to their systems.

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Education Research and Development Pharmaceutical Programs 52

MMJ Recs

JUNE 3, 2024

The amendment allowed patients with qualifying conditions to access medical cannabis under the supervision of licensed physicians. The program expanded to include additional qualifying conditions, ensuring broader access for patients across the state. Eligibility hinges on qualifying conditions, ranging from chronic pain to epilepsy.

Programs 52

Programs Marijuana Patients Chronic Pain 52

Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 1, 2018

ASA works with a grassroots base of more than 50,000 members using public education and direct advocacy to affect national change. The physician advocate outlines practice risks and benefits, educational requirements, compliance issues, and more for those interested in studying this alternative treatment. Based in Washington, D.C.

Treatment 40

Treatment Education Advocacy Access 40

Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 1, 2018

ASA works with a grassroots base of more than 50,000 members using public education and direct advocacy to affect national change. The physician advocate outlines practice risks and benefits, educational requirements, compliance issues, and more for those interested in studying this alternative treatment. Based in Washington, D.C.

Treatment 40

Treatment Education Advocacy Access 40

MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Penalties for Non-Compliance: Violating any aspect of the caregiver laws can lead to severe penalties, including jail time and fines. Virginia MMJ Caregiver Legal Requirements Compliance with Virginia’s MMJ laws is non-negotiable. By staying educated, caregivers can make informed decisions that benefit their patients.

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Patients Law Marijuana Advocacy 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2022

As a condition of safe harbor, require financial institutions to demonstrate compliance with anti-discrimination laws such as the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Promote compliance with state and local regulatory requirements regarding business ownership.

Banking 52

Banking Access Research and Development Policy 52

MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

Observing discretion in discussions regarding medical conditions and treatment enhances privacy and respect among patrons. A: To get a medical marijuana card in Ohio, you must be diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition by a certified physician and then register with the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program.

Dispensary 52

Dispensary Patients Marijuana Education 52

MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Public discourse became more nuanced, with patients and advocacy groups championing the cause of medical marijuana as a legitimate and effective treatment option. Studies have shown the efficacy of medical cannabis in treating conditions such as chronic pain, epilepsy, and certain mental health disorders.

Marijuana 52

Marijuana Chronic Pain Advocacy Research and Development 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2019

I am a medical patient in Florida’s Medical Marijuana Use Registry due my qualifying condition: a 2010 diagnosis of aggressive Multiple Sclerosis. Pain Foundation, the Florida Cannabis Advocacy Network, Americans for Safe Access, Drug Policy Alliance, and the Law Enforcement Action Partnership. . Zachary Kobrin.

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Marijuana Agriculture Research and Development Education 65