CannaMD

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

Medical marijuana research, advocacy, and acceptance is on the rise – and that means more and more great news for Florida medical marijuana patients. As Pryor wrote in a memo: Prosecuting these cases has no public safety value and is a costly and counterproductive use of limited resources. Florida Medical Marijuana Program Thrives.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 15, 2020

Maine made changes to their marijuana program. Although NORML and other advocacy groups asked that state-legal marijuana businesses gain access to this relief, that language did not make it into the legislation. This move comes amidst an investigation into the medical marijuana program. SBA funds, however, are not.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. 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 Pennsylvania State Rep.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Dr. Schauer had been serving as a Senior Advisor to CANNRA and its members for the last several years, aiding in program development, policy tracking, and regulator roundtable convenings. “I She regularly provides consultation to state and federal agencies on the development of cannabis regulation, policy trends, and their outcomes.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

The establishment of cultivation, processing, and dispensary facilities creates a diverse array of employment opportunities, spanning from agricultural roles to retail positions. Regulations vary significantly by jurisdiction but typically encompass licensing requirements, product safety standards, and distribution protocols.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The presence of dispensaries in communities and the growing acceptance of MMJ create a supportive atmosphere for patients who can now openly access treatments that improve their well-being. Revenue Generation: Maryland’s MMJ program generates revenue for the state, which can be reinvested in public services and healthcare initiatives.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Americans for Safe Access (ASA), a medical patient advocacy group, has an annual report on the proficiency of states’ medical cannabis programs, assigning each a letter grade. The state’s new top spot is largely thanks to Bob Morgan, the former coordinator for Illinois’ medicinal cannabis program. California. New Mexico.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

Despite this, pockets of advocacy and research persisted, leading to the gradual recognition of its therapeutic potential and subsequent legalization for medical use in various states starting in the late 20th century. However, disparities between state and federal laws pose challenges, creating a complex regulatory landscape.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Since 2014, she has also served on the board of directors and in patient advocacy for the International Cystinuria Foundation, and wrote about the experience of her family on the foundation’s website. Pennsylvania: a nurse or doctor in every dispensary. Until then, she’ll stay with her new calling. “I’m

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Project CBD

APRIL 11, 2023

And freedom of expression takes a hit when it comes to cannabis advocacy in the Czech Republic. ” Several states have launched investigations into Curaleaf’s business practices that were highlighted in our article, including product safety and labor violations. We start with some positive news from the Golden State.

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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. Lower Cannabis Use Among 9th Graders. Activists React To New Study.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Americans for Safe Access (ASA), a medical patient advocacy group, has an annual report on the proficiency of states’ medical cannabis programs, assigning each a letter grade. The state’s new top spot is largely thanks to Bob Morgan, the former coordinator for Illinois’ medicinal cannabis program. California. New Mexico.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

House Bill 1359 would create a 5 year medical marijuana pilot program, allowing patients to access their medicine from licensed dispensaries. LD 1621 / SP 518 would allow licensed dispensaries to home deliver adult use cannabis to consumers 21 and older, only in jurisdictions that allow delivery services to operate. IN resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 21, 2022

Founder of one of the first dispensary and cultivation facilities in Colorado, Boulder Kind Care. Dedicated to building the industry through successful and inclusive state programs, pairing grassroots advocacy with a global vision. Working on multiple cannabis design projects throughout the U.S.,

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Veriheal

AUGUST 31, 2020

Program between St. About Sinibaldo: Sinibaldo is an aspiring healthcare professional and a biomedical researcher in the Medical Scientist Training Program (M.D./Ph.D.) Her impressive background includes working in medical dispensaries in Los Angeles under Prop 215 in and prior to legalization and regulation under Prop 64.

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WeedAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

This will certainly open up a world of opportunity, safety and convenience to beleaguered dispensaries everywhere. One concern among marijuana advocates is that the SAFE Banking Act only helps financial institutions and dispensaries when the War on Drugs’ impact was much broader. Approach “Holistically”. .

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NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

So, it shouldn’t be a huge surprise that Virginia didn’t launch a medical marijuana program until 2015, nearly two decades after California. And it took extensive, concerted efforts from marijuana law reform organizations like NORML to negotiate with Virginia’s Republican Party to get the program finally running.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

Licensed dispensaries are expected to be operational in Missouri by this spring. Update : HB 1663 is scheduled for a public hearing and executive session in the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on 2/5/20 beginning at 10am. NH resident? Send a message to your lawmakers in support of legalization. NH resident?

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2019

179: The VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019 to facilitate federally-sponsored clinical research into the safety and efficacy of medical cannabis among veterans. Allows licensed dispensaries to sell edible cannabis and cannabidiol products. HI resident? Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical expansion.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

And Denver, Colorado’s mayor and district attorney launched a new program seeking to help those convicted of certain marijuana offenses expunge their records. Allows licensed dispensaries to sell edible cannabis and cannabidiol products. Under existing law, only a handful of licensed dispensaries are permitted in the state.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Legislation has been reintroduced from last year, 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. Last session, the measure was vetoed by Governor Brown. CA resident?

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The Cannigma

JANUARY 19, 2022

Today on the show we welcome Nikki Lawley, a Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor, and founder of NIKKI and the Plant, an advocacy group for medical marijuana use, with a special focus on helping women who have suffered a TBI. Nikki’s story is deeply inspirational, and we are honored to have had her on the show. Let us help you.”

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Advocacy Groups Celebrate. Cannabis legal firm Vincente Sederberg said that beginning in September, existing medical cannabis dispensaries can apply for “hybrid retailer” licenses to also serve adults 21 and older. The Marijuana Policy Project played a leading role in the fight to reform Connecticut ’s cannabis laws.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Governor Jim Justice (R) of West Virginia signed legislation into law that allows financial institutions to provide banking services related to the state’s medical marijuana program. Late last week, the North Dakota State Senate overwhelmingly passed a measure to expand the state’s medical marijuana program. California.

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

At the state level, Governor Jay Inslee of Washington launched a new program and began granting pardons to those with past criminal misdemeanor marijuana-related convictions on their record. Update : The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee will hold an executive session for HB 399 on 1/17 at 11am. NH resident? NH resident?

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Together with the required $2,000 fee, an advocacy group by the name of Decriminalize California submitted ballot language to the state attorney general’s office in September. Without that stipulation, the toughest punishment for a minor charged with a psilocybin offense would involve compulsory entry into a drug education program.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Rade holds a BA from the University of Guelph and graduated from the General Management Program at Harvard Business School. Rade holds a Baccalaureate of Arts degree from the University of Guelph and graduated from the General Management Program at Harvard Business School. About Phil Shaer.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. Update : HR 1647 was approved by the House Veterans Affairs Committee on 3/12/20. The bill now heads to the Senate. NH resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2019

For those of you in the dark about Florida’s Medical Marijuana Program, I will be lighting up the dim corners of Florida: The Nation’s Fastest-Growing Medical Marijuana Market , according to The Miami New Times on May 2, 2019. Lighting Up Florida’s Medical Marijuana PEOPLE: The Front Lines. Cameron Vance, Ph.D.

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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. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. CA resident? HI resident? ” IL resident?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Like it or not, we’re going to be incurring public safety and public health expenses because it’s legal in Massachusetts… And I think it is time for us to put together our own regulatory and taxing framework,” she said. ” Cooperatives and gifting would be banned in the medical marijuana program.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2019

All of our state MMTC FL licensed clinics and dispensaries incorporate the lofty goals of both patient and product availability ( access ) and affordability ( cost ). . Dispensary Permiits: Open a Dispensary in Florida. Dispensary Permits – Florida Medical Marijuana Licenses. ” Almut Winterstein, Ph.D.,

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 2, 2021

New Mexico’s Democrat-controlled House and Senate has until March 20 to choose between five adult-use bills, which include four initiatives outlining the framework for the new program and a Republican-sponsored bill that takes aim at the illicit market. Hawaii Dispensaries Can Now Serve Out-of-State Cannabis Patients. Connecticut.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 13, 2019

Riana Durrett, executive director of the Nevada Dispensary Association, called the process arduous and said approval often took a month. Pilot program for banking. I think the pilot program at the treasurer’s office doing this could be positive, could go well, but it has to be done at the federal level,” she said.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 22, 2019

“For better or worse, you won’t see organic cannabis at your dispensary or offered by your delivery service any time soon. Yet, in order to market a business’s commitment to consumer safety and environmental integrity, these values need to be communicated—but how?” Cannabis Can’t Be Officially Called Organic.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Knowing Your Rights , provided by the national medical cannabis advocacy organization Americans for Safe Access, admonishes current cannabis consumers: Medical cannabis patients and their providers are vulnerable to federal and state raids, arrest, prosecution, and incarceration. PERSONAL RIGHTS. ” EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 8, 2021

We’re often that lone voice over on the corner, looking out for consumers, looking out for their rights and for their safety. I help administer that program. Now, they would be able to get registered for the state’s medical cannabis program. They would be able to shop at a medical cannabis dispensary.

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