NORML

JUNE 12, 2020

For NORML’s 50th anniversary, every Friday we will be posting a blog from NORML’s Founder Keith Stroup as he reflects back on a lifetime as America’s foremost marijuana smoker and legalization advocate. This is the seventh in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 14, 2021

Adult-use cannabis in Missouri could be on the horizon, as a local coalition has filed a petition to legalize. The group, Fair Access Missouri, is seeking to legalize cannabis for adults of legal age and create an “open-use market.” . However, recreational cannabis isn’t the only thing they seek to legalize.

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Medicinal Marijuana Association

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Start by defining the purpose of your event, whether it’s educational, recreational, or advocacy-focused. Collect feedback from participants to improve future events and build a stronger community around cannabis education and advocacy. Choose a suitable venue that aligns with the tone and goals of your event.

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WeedAdvisor

JULY 3, 2019

With all the buzz going on as state after state legalizes recreational marijuana – or at least loosens restrictions – we never really questioned why most adults want to see the drug legalized. While its intoxicating effects are clearly its main appeal from a recreational standpoint, marijuana’s situation is much more complex.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 19, 2021

Governor Ralph Northam announced appointments to the three newly-created boards that oversee marijuana legalization in Virginia. On July 1, recreational marijuana became legal for adult use in Virginia. WTKR reports. Board members cannot have financial interests in the cannabis industry.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

As medicinal and recreational cannabis legalization continues to sweep across the United States, a recent study paints a concerning portrait of many states denying or restricting medical marijuana (MMJ) access. To explore this issue further, let’s look at the key findings of this groundbreaking new research.

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The Cannigma

MAY 18, 2023

Medical: limited Recreational: illegal Cannabis has been deeply intertwined with Nepal’s history and culture for centuries. This marked a significant step toward recognizing the therapeutic potential of cannabis-based treatments. Is CBD legal in Nepal? Is it legal to grow cannabis in Nepal?

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

RICHMOND, VA — Virginia lawmakers gave final approval Saturday to a bill that will legalize cannabis for adult use, but not until 2024, when retail sales of the drug would begin. Ralph Northam, who supports legalization. Possession not legal until Jan. grams) of marijuana will become legal beginning Jan.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 13, 2023

For patients seeking access to this valuable form of treatment, it’s essential to understand the complex web of regulations, legal requirements, and rights surrounding medical marijuana in the Golden State. This made the state a leader in the regulated cannabis industry, setting an example for others to follow.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Two men started legal marijuana businesses in Oklahoma, but were caught with pot in North Texas. Don Pirtle and Justin Machacek both learned the hard way about the nation’s capricious patchwork of marijuana laws in which Texas, where marijuana is illegal, is surrounded by states that have legalized it for medical treatment.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 10, 2021

Manchin still believes pot is a gateway drug, which has earned him a D-minus with the national cannabis advocacy group NORML. “I I go to the treatment centers. Most told me they started out with recreational marijuana,” he said in a 2017 article for STAT. I talk to the addicts. I always ask, ‘How did you get started?’

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

In parts of the country where medical marijuana is legal, people with post-traumatic stress disorder can get a prescription to use marijuana to treat PTSD. Even the most conservative states have allowed treatment of PTSD with cannabis. Look for more studies on this issue as legalization continues to spread across the country.

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WeedAdvisor

MAY 19, 2019

legalized medical marijuana on November 1 st of last year – roughly 18 years after one of its closest Commonwealth allies, Canada, set up its own medical cannabis program in 2001. Only consultants can prescribe these specials and many of them don’t think cannabis is as effective as existing treatments.”. Pressure from Experts. .

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2020

In countries or states where medical marijuana is legal, doctors can prescribe it to alleviate nerve pain or glaucoma, or at times to help with nausea caused due to chemotherapy for cancer patients as well as treatment of HIV patients. Legal Restrictions. Ambiguity in the legal position.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Texas NORML Hosted Advocacy Training for 2019 Legislative Session. “The Texas chapter of National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws hosted an advocacy training day on Saturday with Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy and Republicans Against Marijuana Prohibition.” .” Read more from the Missourian !

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 3, 2021

Louisiana ended the punishment of jail time for possession of small amounts of recreational cannabis, which took effect Sunday. That means people in Louisiana caught with small amounts of recreational cannabis will only face a fine—with no possibility of heading to jail. An earlier legalization effort failed in the House.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 19, 2021

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 19, 2021 – PRESS RELEASE— Governor Ralph Northam announced appointments to the three newly-created boards responsible for overseeing the legalization of recreational cannabis in the Commonwealth. The Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) is the regulatory agency for the legal cannabis market in Virginia.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 2, 2022

Legalization of cannabis for medicinal and recreational use is an expanding global trend in the U.S. Both the legal and illegal markets are linked to environmental challenges such as freshwater use, land-use change, toxic and nutrient pollution, and climate change-contributing CO2 emissions. SOURCE : [link]. A growing trend.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 28, 2020

South Dakota Leaning Toward Medical, Recreational Questionable. This initiative would legalize cannabis for therapeutic use. There is also an amendment on the initiative measure, Amendment A, that would legalize the use, production and retail sale of cannabis for adults. Voters Decide .

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The Joint Blog

MARCH 4, 2021

Virginia lawmakers have officially legalized marijuana – though it won’t take effect for some time. According to the Associated Press, Virginia lawmakers gave final approval Saturday to a bill that will legalize marijuana for adult recreational use, but not until 2024, when retail sales of the drug would also begin.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

As more states legalize cannabis products, either for medical use, recreational use, or both, we have seen a need within the healthcare industry for credible information that can help clinicians guide patients toward safe and effective cannabis use,” says Wes Crews , Chief Executive of TRC Healthcare.

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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. About Heritage.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Even though some states have decriminalized or legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use, under federal law, Marijuana remains an illegal Schedule I Controlled Substance, with a high potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical use. Skin care products, including beauty products, acne treatments, and bath bombs.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 29, 2021

This new legal industry must play an active role in repairing the damage that was caused by decades of prohibition policies and unfair enforcement, especially among communities of color. and provided free or reduced-cost legal services to qualified applicants who need help accessing and navigating them. Kim Napoli.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 4, 2018

states legalizing medical marijuana (29 at last count), the drug is starting to be accepted as something more than simply an outlier treatment; it is a genuine, progressive form of therapy with tangible results. Marijuana, both recreational and medical, is a relatively new industry, and there are many different aspects to it.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 5, 2022

Abbas was the chair of the MPCC and one of the most prominent voices in Michigan’s cannabis legalization movement. Shortly after her first experience with cannabis, Abbas volunteered to gather the signatures needed to put cannabis legalization on Michigan’s 2018 ballot.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

CRIC represents the highest standards, ethics and best practices; provides effective promotion and advocacy of the industry; serves as a source of information and thought leadership; and is a forum for collective industry action. Cannabis Community’s “Not Done Yet Report Card” Gives Legalization a “D” Grade.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 31, 2020

Essay: “Integrating Research and Medicine: Cannabis Related Treatment for Neurodegenerative Diseases”. Essay Summary: Nishtha wants to further research into THC treatment for patients suffering from neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and epilepsy , both of which cause neuron death. Nishtha Tripathi. Program between St.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 12, 2019

We aim to continue to do more for the Canadian patients who choose to use medical cannabis as a treatment option. Patient advocacy is alive and well in Canada. Cannabis was subject to ‘harmonised sales tax’ (HST) from day one of the legal medical cannabis framework. HST does not apply to any other prescription drugs in Canada.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

Balkan Insight is reporting… eople with long-term illnesses are still being given prison sentences in Serbia for using cannabis to treat medical conditions, as the government has been stalling on legal reform while vowing even harsher anti-drug enforcement.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 24, 2022

Facts and Procedural History: The Controlled Substances Act was passed in 1970 and created a single legal framework for regulating substances that are thought to have a high risk of abuse and addiction. The case was then remanded to the district court for consideration of the criteria for a medical necessity exemption.

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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. States, where medicinal cannabis is legal, are awarded points on a scale of 1 to 100 and receive bonus points for improvements from the prior year.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

He also is a member of the Board of Directors at the Bend Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber’s Advocacy Committee. Firstly, Medical vs. Recreational. Do you think 6 years in these monikers still apply as a legal definition of a cannabis production or retail business? . No, they need to be re-reviewed.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 8, 2021

By sufficiently moving the needle on public opinion, NORML aims to legalize the responsible use of marijuana by adults, and subsequently ensure access to products that are safe, convenient, and affordable. EG: And that’s Americans who support legalization across the board? EG: No, that’s not the interesting part. JMP: Absolutely.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2019

On April 15, 2019, Florida released updated Information on How to Get Medical Marijuana Treatment Center License , or MMTC license in the state for a clinic or dispensary. . Official Medical Marijuana Treatment Clinics of Florida, or MMTC. . As legalization expands, the U.S. quality state-grown product. community involvement.

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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. million legal medical cannabis patients across the country and territories, and at least 13 states that have over 100,000 registered patients.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

The AAFP urges its members to be involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of substance use, as well as secondary diseases impacted or caused by use. The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) opposes the recreational use of marijuana. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports approximately 2.5%

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