Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

The summary continued, “IDFPR strives to put social equity at the forefront of our regulatory practices” and “IDFPR stands ready to continue issuing dispensary licenses and is committed to promoting social equity, safety, and growth into the regulated cannabis market.” This goal was again listed as one of the Essential Projects for FY2024.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 12, 2021

Road safety risks associated with medicinal cannabis appear similar or lower than numerous other potentially impairing prescription medications. Behaviours and Health Risks Program, Burnet Institute, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia. Urban Transport and Public Health, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3000, Australia.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

–(BUSINESS WIRE)– PSI Labs , an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based ISO 17025 accredited Safety Compliance Facility that provides essential cannabis testing services, today announced its expansion into Southern California with the acquisition of pH Solutions, LLC. PSI Labs is also a founding member of the Leafly Certified Labs Program.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Responsible policy prioritizes public health and safety and promotes the viability of both California’s legal cannabis industry and the legal hemp industry. . Such a policy includes equal safety testing requirements to protect public health.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

Insider Tips for Ohio Medical Marijuana Dispensary Visits Join loyalty programs and follow dispensaries on social media platforms to access exclusive promotions and discounts. Additionally, adhering to dispensary policies on product handling and consumption promotes harmony and safety.

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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Medical Use and Eligibility Texas does have a limited medical marijuana program. While cannabis remains illegal for recreational use in Texas, there is ongoing discussion and advocacy for marijuana reform. [1] Apply online to the Texas Department of Public Safety for a medical marijuana card using the provided recommendation.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

SB 57 – which passed both houses – would have created a pilot program for overdose prevention sites in San Francisco, Oakland, and Los Angeles as an evidence-based intervention to curb drug overdose deaths. The continued criminalization of all drugs and the people who use them increases harms to public health and safety. ABOUT MAPS.

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NORML

APRIL 3, 2020

By definition, medical patients are the most at risk and we should be doing everything we can to ensure their safety. Hopefully these new updates to our medical cannabis program will be implemented quickly. Columbia Care will be the first center to offer this option, hopefully in the coming weeks.

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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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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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CannaMD

JUNE 2, 2020

However, medical marijuana is here to stay, and so – as advocacy groups argue: employers will have to come around sooner or later. Exceptions were again made for safety-sensitive positions. Exceptions were again made for safety-sensitive positions. Medical Marijuana: Employee Rights & Safety. Find Out if You Qualify.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

According to a recent report released by the Psychedelic Science Funders Collaborative, “Oregon’s psilocybin therapy program provides a high-quality model for psychedelic healing in a non-prescription context that could be replicated in other states.”

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 19, 2021

Virginia is committed to legalizing cannabis the right way—by learning from other states, by listening to public health and safety experts, and by centering social equity,” said Governor Northam. On July 1, recreational marijuana became legal for adult use in Virginia. Board members cannot have financial interests in the cannabis industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Michigan-Based Cannabis Lab Grows Its Team, Continues Advocating for Consumer Safety and Industry Transparency. PSI Labs is dedicated to elevating the cannabis community through scientific accuracy, research, advocacy and consumer safety. PSI Labs is also a founding member of the Leafly Certified Labs Program.

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NORML

JUNE 25, 2019

. “Today, Illinois residents and political leaders demonstrated the power of democracy in action, using the political process to achieve sensible policies that protect individual freedoms and that ensure community safety,” said NORML Political Director Justin Strekal.

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NORML

JANUARY 13, 2020

Now more than ever, congressional action is required to end the failed criminalization of marijuana and amend federal law to ensure that state-legal cannabis programs can operate as intended. Deputy Director for Regulatory Programs, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Douglas Throckmorton, M.D.,

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

Regulations vary significantly by jurisdiction but typically encompass licensing requirements, product safety standards, and distribution protocols. Moreover, ensuring product quality and safety throughout the supply chain is paramount to maintain patient trust and regulatory compliance.

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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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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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NORML

MARCH 5, 2020

This bill will not eliminate the racial disparities surrounding marijuana, but it will prevent low-level offenders from receiving jail time for simple possession while we move toward legalization in coming years with a framework that addresses both public safety and equity in an emerging market.”

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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.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Revenue Generation: Maryland’s MMJ program generates revenue for the state, which can be reinvested in public services and healthcare initiatives. Research and Innovation: Maryland’s MMJ program encourages research and innovation in the field of cannabis-based therapies, benefiting patients both in the state and nationwide.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Proposition 207 which passed with 60 percent of the vote in favor of legalizing cannabis, also included a 16 percent tax on sales that helps fund community colleges, public safety, public health programs and roads and highways. The cannabis conviction program was launched last July 13. ounces or less of cannabis—no more than 12.5

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The state established the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MCRSA) in 2015, leading to the creation of the Bureau of Medical Cannabis Regulation and the introduction of a regulatory framework for MMJ dispensaries, cultivators, and manufacturers. This program provides identification cards to MMJ patients and their primary caregivers.

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NORML

MAY 24, 2019

At the same time, the bill would redirect tax revenue from a legal industry towards various programs that redress harms from the War on Drugs, while also increasing and improving public education and treatment programs geared towards responsible use, reducing overdoses, and saving lives.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 8, 2021

Speaking at the time the law creating the council and legalizing adult use cannabis was passed, Governor Lamont told members of the press; “For decades, the war on cannabis caused injustices and created disparities while doing little to protect public health and safety…the law that I signed today begins to right some of those wrongs by creating (..)

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 14, 2020

Hemp stakeholders, including the Hemp Industries Association , have in fact advised the FDA to ban the manufacture and marketing of synthetic CBD for human and animal consumption on the basis of safety. Hemp Authority , a certification program funded by the U.S,

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NORML

DECEMBER 30, 2018

Pritzker’s Restorative Justice and Public Safety Committee excluding prominent advocates from minority communities, some are starting to question the committee’s commitment to addressing minority inclusion altogether.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 21, 2022

Dedicated to building the industry through successful and inclusive state programs, pairing grassroots advocacy with a global vision. Doctors and patients consult with Liz on customizing cannabis treatment programs for various health problems that could benefit from the use of cannabis.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Last week, City Representatives Alexsandra Anello (District 2) and Dr. Sam Morgan (District 4) filed a resolution seeking to implement a Cite and Release program after working closely with members of El Paso NORML and LegalizEP. The “First Chance” program that Rep. The “First Chance” program that Rep.

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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.

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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. Update : HB 1648 is scheduled for a public hearing in the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on 1/23/20 at 1:30pm. FL resident? IN resident? NH resident? NH resident? RI resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Prior, she served as Director of Programs and Organizing at New Immigrant Community Empowerment and spent her early career advocating for fair funding for public schools in New York City. She previously served as Deputy Political Director for the RWDSU, where she worked to advance the union’s legislative and political agendas.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 26, 2021

In fact, the data revealed that overall, states with medical marijuana programs actually had fewer current adolescent marijuana users , which were defined as survey respondents reporting cannabis use within the previous 30 days, than states without medicinal cannabis. “In Lower Cannabis Use Among 9th Graders. Activists React To New Study.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 5, 2022

Registered 23,000 patients for our Compassionate Pricing Program through Spectrum Therapeutics. Trained 93% of Canopy Growth employees on our pharmacovigilance program. Recorded 0 safety-related product recalls globally. Achieved near gender parity of women in our global workforce.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 29, 2019

An-Chi Tsou is the principal at Tsou Consulting, LLC, specializing in state and local regulatory and legislative compliance, guidance, and advocacy. As local jurisdictions slowly come online with their cannabis regulatory programs, they are becoming more interested in implementing their own version of a social equity program.

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