NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

Now, in 2015 — like in many other states throughout the country — we saw some fresh faces in the marijuana policy conversation. The 2017 expansion of Virginia’s medical marijuana law got rid of qualifying conditions. So, we set about these two objectives, one being to add additional conditions.

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NORML

MARCH 4, 2019

HB 1365 (authored by Rep Lucio, III) and SB90 (authored by Sen Menendez) would allow patients with debilitating conditions access to medical cannabis to therapeutically treat the symptoms of their condition. Marijuana policy should be evidence based. Ask your legislators to coauthor HB 1365 and SB 90 now!

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2019

Virginia students and their families depend on new, safely produced and regulated cannabidiol and THCA oils to treat a host of potentially debilitating conditions. Marijuana policy should be evidence based. Senator Glen Sturtevant’s (R-10) SB1632 seeks to allow medical cannabis administration on school property and at school events.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Blumenauer said, “For too long, our veterans have been denied access to highly effective medical marijuana treatment for conditions like chronic pain and PTSD. Medical marijuana has shown proven benefits for treating these conditions denying our veterans access to them is shameful. Send a message now to your lawmakers.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Polling from the American Legion shows that nearly 1 in 4 veterans consume marijuana to alleviate symptoms of a medical or physical condition. Prohibiting VA doctors from recommending cannabis to qualifying patients, while continuing to rely on pharmaceuticals drugs like opioids as a treatment, is both a dangerous and illogical policy.

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

“I would sum up our policy as ‘do the right thing’ Let’s create legal cannabis policy that acknowledges both science and reality,” Bacca says. Background. The Oregon Justice League does not believe the State of Oregon has implemented Measure 91 in the spirit under which the law was passed.

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NORML

MAY 20, 2019

Another frank reality of medical cannabis in modern America, apart from the increase of Taco Bell consumption, is the mountains of research behind the number of conditions that the plant treats. PTSD, cachexia and muscle spasms are among the nearly never ending list of conditions that cannabis has been proven to treat in most cases.

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Senate Bill 19-013 would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy for any condition for which an opiate would otherwise be prescribed. The measure permits children with serious conditions for which medical marijuana has been recommended to have their medicine administered to them while on school property. NY resident?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Today, Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) introduced legislation, The Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act , to expand and facilitate medical cannabis access to military veterans suffering from chronic pain, PTSD, and other serious medical conditions. A copy of the bill is available here.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In 2020, the state again expanded the MMJ program by allowing doctors to recommend cannabis for any condition they deemed fit rather than just for the 14 conditions that were previously allowed. 2020 also saw state legislation that prevented financial institutions from being penalized for housing the funds of cannabis businesses.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

Senate Bill 2543 would prohibit an employer from discriminating against a person in hiring, termination, or condition of employment based on the person’s status as a medical cannabis cardholder or a positive drug test for THC. 4522 was approved by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on 3/9/20. HI resident? Update : H.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Disparities in access are primarily driven by the differing state regulations and policies surrounding medical marijuana. On the contrary, conservative states may impose stringent regulations, limiting the number of qualifying conditions and establishing bureaucratic hurdles.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

At the state level, activists in Florida and Missouri gathered in their state capitals along side state and local NORML chapters to lobby state lawmakers in favor of sensible marijuana policy reform. Senate Bill 19-013 would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy for any condition for which an opiate would otherwise be prescribed.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Also this week Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) introduced legislation, The Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act, to expand and facilitate medical cannabis access to military veterans suffering from chronic pain, PTSD, and other serious medical conditions. You can submit your own feedback here.

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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. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. CA resident?

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NORML

MAY 10, 2019

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries announced their intentions to introduce legislation known as the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), thus ending the nearly century-long federal policy of criminalization and prohibition.

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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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NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

She also signed bills to allow medical cannabis to be administered to patients while at school, and a broader medical expansion bill that adds several new qualifying conditions and patient protections. Governor Jared Polis (D) of Colorado signed legislation into law to add autism as a medical cannabis qualifying condition. CA resident?

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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. A subcommittee of the U.S. A Georgia bill to reduce marijuana possession penalties was defeated in a senate committee this week.

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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.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

However, in recent years, public attitudes towards marijuana have shifted, leading to changes in legislation and public policy. 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.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

“There is no guarantee that legislation or policy changes will come from study committee, however this is a great chance for citizens to actively engage in the legislative process and share their thoughts on this complex topic.” Marijuana policy should be evidence based. Dispel the myths with the NORML Fact Sheets.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

As the largest cannabis patient advocacy group, their recommendations have helped me hone in on issues that impact patients and work to pass improvements to better their lives,” Rabb said. Patients, especially those with respiratory conditions, are too sensitive to elements like mold or heavy metals.

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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. Activists in Mississippi have collected approximately two thirds of the needed signatures to qualify a medical cannabis ballot initiative in 2020. CA resident?

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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?

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NORML

JULY 3, 2019

“A local marijuana advocacy group in Rochester, NORML, and other community groups released a report that found Monroe County had the fifth-highest arrest rates for low-level marijuana-related offenses in the state, outside of New York City.” Follow NORML on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter and become a member today !

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CannaTech

AUGUST 9, 2018

We are delighted to introduce you to some new friends set to make a big impact on the medical cannabis advocacy scene… the creators of a new documentary called Separating the Strains ; a deeply personal narrative that charts the reality of living with epilepsy, with and without cannabis medication as a treatment option.

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NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

Senate Bill 19-013 would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy for any condition for which an opiate would otherwise be prescribed. The measure permits children with serious conditions for which medical marijuana has been recommended to have their medicine administered to them while on school property. AR resident?

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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 Cookies. About TerrAscend.

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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). Click here to email your lawmakers in support of legalization.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 29, 2021

Ava Pathways”), remains focused on neuroplasticity and alternative ways to treat common and debilitating medical conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use disorder, through the use of psychedelic-based treatments. Its pre-clinical subsidiary, AVA Pathways Inc. (“Ava

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MMJ Recs

MAY 9, 2024

Many veterans struggle with various physical and psychological conditions resulting from their service. These professionals can provide valuable insights into whether medical cannabis is a suitable option based on the veteran’s medical history, current conditions, and treatment goals.

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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. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. CA resident? New Mexico.

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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. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. CA resident? DE resident? MN resident? New Mexico.

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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?

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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. Update : HB 19-1234 was approved by the Senate on 5/1/19, and will now head to the Governor’s desk. CO resident? Click here to email your governor in support of cannabis delivery services.

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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. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. CA resident?

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