PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The Compassionate Use Act, enacted in 2015, allows for the medical use of low-THC cannabis oil by patients with certain qualifying conditions. These conditions include epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, terminal cancer, incurable neurological disorders, and a list of others. or less) and high levels of CBD.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 21, 2022

We are a diverse team that shares a deep belief in the critical need for innovation and expanded access in the treatment of mental health conditions. The State Government Affairs Lead will oversee MAPS PBC’s policy efforts at the state level. Build coalitions with organizations and leaders in the psychedelic advocacy community.

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United Patients Group

AUGUST 16, 2023

By providing assistive technology and fair accommodations for staff and students with disabilities or serious health conditions , employers and educational institutions may also embrace accessibility. Advocacy and Awareness Powerful methods for advancing the rights and dignity of individuals with disabilities include advocacy and awareness.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

A recent sign of this change occurred when ultra-conservative Texas expanded the list of conditions the state allows marijuana to treat. PTSD refers to a psychological condition in which people experience difficulty in recovering from experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. The new law went into effect Sept. What Is PTSD?

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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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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 20, 2022

The Department of Public Safety (DPS), which is the state agency that oversees TCUP, is reviewing the rules to determine if they are obsolete, reflect current legal and policy considerations, and reflect current procedures of the department. Any proposed changes will be published for additional review and comment in the future.

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NORML

APRIL 23, 2020

The questions : Initiative 65 (citizen initiated) : Should Mississippi allow qualified patients with debilitating medical conditions, as certified by Mississippi licensed physicians, to use medical marijuana? The initiative is backed by a former federal prosecutor as well as the Marijuana Policy Project, a national advocacy organization.

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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. Policy decisions related to taxation, zoning, and advertising also impact the industry’s operations and growth trajectory.

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PrestoDoctor

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

These challenges include discriminatory policies, limited access to resources and markets, and ongoing racial inequality. During the era of slavery, slave owners forced many Black individuals to work on hemp plantations, subjecting them to harsh conditions. Furthermore, Black farmers faced numerous challenges in the post-slavery era.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2022

Drug Enforcement and Policy Center, August, 2022. Distinguished Cannabis Policy Practitioner in Residence, Drug Enforcement and Policy Center, Moritz College of Law, The Ohio State University. 721, 2022, Drug Enforcement and Policy Center, August, 2022, Available at SSRN: [link] or [link]. 21 Pages Posted: 12 Aug 2022.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

Observing discretion in discussions regarding medical conditions and treatment enhances privacy and respect among patrons. Additionally, adhering to dispensary policies on product handling and consumption promotes harmony and safety. Q: What medical conditions qualify for medical marijuana use in Ohio?

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) Pathways to the C-Suite Internship Program partners college seniors (including rising seniors) and recently graduated Black students with some of the nation’s top executives in the private sector to experience how public policy is influenced and developed at every level.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 24, 2020

In response to escalating efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 by social distancing, the Marijuana Policy Project and other organizations have released an open letter urging governors and legislative leaders to take necessary actions to ensure continued safe access to cannabis in a way that is consistent with public health.

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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

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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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 14, 2021

formerly the Canadian Association of Retired Persons), Canada’s largest advocacy association for Canadians As We Age. Understanding the utility of medical cannabis is increasingly important to older Canadians for the treatment of conditions including chronic pain, anxiety and lack of sleep. ’s advocacy. Most C.A.R.P.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2022

.” “I have a deep appreciation for the mission, scientific rigour and commitment to innovation of the COMPASS team who are developing evidence-based and accessible options for some of the world’s most serious mental health conditions,” said Kabir Nath.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

Was Barbuto wrongfully terminated in violation of public policy by ASM for her use of medical marijuana? 4] The Court also rejected ASM’s public policy argument that marijuana be per se unreasonable, as “respect for Federal law” alone was insufficient grounds. [5]. Analysis. (I) 1] (1) handicap discrimination, in violation of G.

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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

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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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Cannabis license applications will be reviewed in the following order: Social Equity Businesses- owned by people who have lived in an Economically Disadvantaged Area or have cannabis convictions (expunged or not) that: Have submitted a conditional license application for a microbusiness (limited to 10 employees and 2,500 square feet.).

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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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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

A rational statewide drug policy requires that the coercive force of the criminal justice system be used constructively to influence far more people, numbering in the millions, than could ever be arrested, adjudicated, and sentenced.”. — Policy Recommendations. New Jersey spent $11.6 Executive Summary. “. billion to arrest people.

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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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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 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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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

A “Yes on Measure 110” campaign that helped bring awareness to this effort was funded by the Drug Policy Alliance, an advocacy group based out of New York. Drugs like oxycodone, meth, cocaine, heroin, and others. Estimates suggest that the campaign for “Yes on Measure 110” spent around $3.5

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Many social media companies, like Facebook and Instagram (which is owned by Facebook), do not even have a public term and condition or policy that states that CBD advertisements are prohibited anywhere on their website. Whoever violates a social media company’s policies (apparently even the undisclosed ones) risks being banned.

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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

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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Puff Puff Post

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Colleges are becoming a battleground in the conflict between federal and state marijuana laws as students who use medical pot challenge decades-old campus drug policies. ” The legal challenges are coming from students studying nursing and other medical specialties who, under school policies, must undergo drug testing.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 7, 2021

One is an advocacy group based in the Dallas area, called Safe Access Texas. Medical cannabis is not covered by insurance in Texas, a huge disadvantage to those with debilitating conditions, especially the terminally ill. The chapter’s Director, Nico Murillo indicates the struggle is “not just about cannabis.

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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. During her employment Walmart had a drug testing policy which expressly stated that employees were prohibited from “[r]eporting to work under the influence of drugs or alcohol, including medical marijuana.” Walmart Inc. ,

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 31, 2021

Our concern stemmed from the growing interest on the part of our cannabis clients in establishing operations in countries where they can take advantage both of suitable climate conditions and low labor costs. Unfortunately, however, there is no need to look past America’s borders to find instances of forced labor.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 19, 2021

It granted some healthcare professionals the legal right to use psilocybin to treat some conditions, such as PSTD, depression, and other related cases. For instance, an advocacy group, TheraPsil, led by a clinical psychologist, Bruce Tobin, has been pushing for psilocybin-use exemptions since 2016.

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