NORML

DECEMBER 28, 2022

As a patient and consumer focused advocacy organization, NORML prioritizes efforts in favor of state-level legislation that seeks to achieve the following goals. We are also keeping an eye on the following states for 2023 advancement.

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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. How Do MMJ Restrictions Affect Patients and Doctors? Many patients take MMJ for more reasons than one.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 13, 2023

California has long been a pioneer in the field of medical marijuana, and its MMJ laws have continued to evolve over the years. 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.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 4, 2022

NEWARK – After nearly ten years of advocacy, New Jersey voters overwhelmingly approved marijuana legalization in 2020 to advance racial and social justice. Now is a pivotal moment nationally for marijuana legalization and New Jersey. The Statement. March 30, 2022.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 10, 2023

As the landscape of medical marijuana continues to evolve across the United States, a glaring issue has emerged: significant disparities in its availability from state to state. Disparities in Medical Marijuana Access by State The journey to obtain medical marijuana should ideally be consistent and equitable across the nation.

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NORML

JANUARY 31, 2020

Advocacy groups including Kentucky’s chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (KY NORML), Kentuckians for Medical Marijuana (KY4MM) and Kentucky Cannabis Freedom Coalition (KCFC) organized advocacy day activities in Frankfort. They are there to represent their constituents, after all.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Yesterday was the deadline for the comment period on the draft version of the federal cannabis reform bill, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA), and cannabis advocacy groups did not disappoint—with an avalanche of commentary rolling in before the time was up. The summary of NORML’s discussion draft can be read here.

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NORML

MAY 11, 2020

. “NORML’s mission is to move public opinion sufficiently to legalize the responsible use of marijuana by adults, and to serve as an advocate for consumers to assure they have access to high quality marijuana that is safe, convenient and affordable.” Thank you for your continued advocacy and support.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

On Wednesday, September 25th, 2019, NORML testified at the DC Council Committee on Labor and Workforce Development in support of B23-0309 , the “Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Amendment Act of 2019”, which seeks to expand workplace protections for medical cannabis patients in the District of Columbia.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

In recent years, the landscape of medical marijuana laws has evolved, presenting new opportunities and challenges for patients, healthcare providers, and industry stakeholders. Understanding these regulations is crucial for patients, caregivers, and dispensaries alike to ensure compliance with the law.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

Overview of the Medical Marijuana Industry The medical marijuana industry has experienced significant growth and evolution in recent years, fueled by shifting attitudes, changing regulations, and expanding legalization efforts across various jurisdictions.

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NORML

MARCH 4, 2019

In the Texas State Capitol Building, dozens of patients joined us to ask their legislators to coauthor legislation that makes the Texas Compassionate Use Program more inclusive and effective. Patients then broke out into groups by district and went to visit their legislative offices. Marijuana policy should be evidence based.

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LifeCannMD

JULY 28, 2023

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has recently signed a groundbreaking bill that brings convenience and flexibility to the state’s medical marijuana patients. The bill, known as HB-387 or “Medical Use of Marijuana,” allows the state’s 828,000 patients to use telehealth services for their doctor visits.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

House and Senate lawmakers have passed legislation decriminalizing minor marijuana possession offenses. Senate Bill 2 , which passed the Senate by a vote of 27 to 13, reduces penalties for the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana to a $50 fine.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

As you navigate this landscape, gain insights into how medical marijuana impacts healthcare practices, perceptions, and societal norms. Throughout this exploration, you’ll find practical information to help you understand the changing landscape of medical marijuana and its potential benefits for you and your community.

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Otherside Farms

JANUARY 25, 2019

A medical marijuana patient in Los Angeles with inoperable liver cancer has been removed from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center’s transplant list after testing positive for marijuana. Sixty-three-year-old medical marijuana patient Norman B.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 26, 2021

Marijuana Moment write. He’s a registered medical marijuana patient, serving probation for… a marijuana charge. In order to stay safe while on probation, he obtained a medical marijuana card, as is his constitutional right in Missouri. Not a very positive sign from Missouri. There was a lot of catching up to do.

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MMJ Recs

AUGUST 29, 2022

Missouri legalized medical marijuana in 2018. Missouri dispensaries are now selling high-quality, locally produced marijuana products to hundreds of thousands of Missouri MMJ patients. Medical marijuana dispensaries in Missouri have quickly built a reputation for excellent produce and knowledgeable, passionate staff.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Medical marijuana, once a controversial and stigmatized topic, has undergone a remarkable transformation in the eyes of the American public. Changing Public Opinion on Medical Marijuana in the United States In recent decades, the public’s stance on medical marijuana has shifted from skepticism to acceptance.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2020

Preliminary data*, released on request from the Pennsylvania State Police Uniform Crime Reporting System, reveals that overall arrests for marijuana possession showed a decline in 2019. Now, there is a clear downward trend in arresting marijuana consumers.” “Marijuana prohibition will end in Pennsylvania.

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NORML

APRIL 1, 2020

Today, NORML and it’s national network of advocacy chapters released a memo to state lawmakers, regulators, prosecutors, and other interested parties providing guidance for how they can take emergency actions to better promote the health and welfare of cannabis consumers and the general public during the COVID pandemic.

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NORML

JUNE 25, 2019

Pritzker has signed legislation legalizing the adult use of marijuana and regulating its commercial production and retail sale. Illinois is now the eleventh state to legalize adult-use marijuana, and it is the second state to legalize marijuana use via legislative action rather than by voter initiative. Illinois Gov.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

While traditional treatments like antiepileptic drugs exist, they may not always provide adequate relief for all patients. In recent years, there has been growing interest in exploring alternative treatment options, and one that has gained attention is medical marijuana (MMJ).

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NORML

APRIL 22, 2020

In the majority of jurisdictions that regulate cannabis marketplaces, lawmakers in recent weeks have designated these operations to be ‘essential’ to the health and well-being of the patient community. ” You can send a message to your lawmakers in support of this effort by clicking here.

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NORML

MAY 12, 2020

Years later and after countless hours devoted by herself and other advocates at Virginia NORML, the state’s first medical cannabis dispensaries will finally begin opening dispensary doors to patients this summer. It concerned her that even as a registered patient, she could still be arrested.

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CannaMD

JUNE 2, 2020

A long-standing problem for medical marijuana patients across the nation is that while many states have loosened up restrictions on cannabis use, company policies on marijuana have remained mostly unchanged. CITIES WITH NEW MARIJUANA TESTING POLICIES. Exceptions were again made for safety-sensitive positions.

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NORML

JANUARY 7, 2020

Over the course of twelve months, the proud fighters of the Las Vegas chapter have taken cannabis advocacy, education and community to otherworldly levels through a variety of far-reaching ways. Initiated a patient voucher program for eligible patients. National NORML Conference & Lobby Day.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Several bills have been introduced in the state legislature, ranging from legal hemp production to adult-use marijuana legalization, and the fight for freedom has never been more widely supported than now. — Bipartisan bill HB 481 would legalize the personal adult-use, possession, cultivation, and retail sale of marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Proceeds from the purchase of the new book directly fund NORML’s cannabis advocacy efforts. NORML has long advocated for the enactment of evidence-based marijuana policies,” said the book’s chief author, NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 6, 2021

The use of cannabis by patients enrolled in a methadone maintenance treatment program is associated with fewer nonfatal opioid overdoses, according to the results of a recently published study. Patients were asked to complete a one-time survey, which included questions about their cannabis use over the past month. More Research Needed.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

SALT LAKE CITY — At the urging of patient advocacy groups, Utah’s Department of Agriculture & Food is asking the state legislature to ban synthetic cannabinoids from medical marijuana products sold in the state.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The Mountain State’s journey to legalizing medical marijuana has been a transformative one, and it marks a new era for MMJ access in West Virginia. This act has opened the doors to legal MMJ access for eligible patients, offering an alternative approach to managing their health.

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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

APRIL 10, 2024

This festival includes both amazing music and a Policy Summit featuring “the voices of activists and advocacy partners, cannabis experts, community leaders, lawmakers, and veterans’ groups.” This free event is a fundraiser for the Patient Fund and an awesome concert (lineup to be announced!). It’s the place to be!

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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. Read on for the medical marijuana news CannaMD physicians are loving most this February 14th! New Marijuana & Opioid Research. Case in point?

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NORML

APRIL 23, 2020

Unfortunately for marijuana reform, what began with at least a dozen states optimistically working to qualify state level ballot initiatives in advance of the November 2020 election, has slowly dwindled to a number that can be counted on one hand. Issue : Adult use marijuana. Issue : Medical marijuana. New Jersey. Mississippi.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Medical marijuana (MMJ) has brought about a significant transformation in healthcare and well-being for residents of Maryland. This article explores the profound impact of MMJ on Maryland communities, shedding light on the medical marijuana benefits experienced by patients and the positive effects it has had on the state’s communities.

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