Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Why Patients Need Access to Pesticide-Free Marijuana. An individual who purchases marijuana illegally on the street has virtually no guarantee as to the quality or safety of the product. Pesticides play a role in many agricultural sectors and primarily exist to kill destructive pests and fungi. Pesticide-Related Health Problems.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

The provision to require patients to get approval from a review panel before being permitted to smoke was removed. Update #2 : The Senate Innovation, Industry, and Technology Committee approved S372, removing the provision to require patients to get approval from two doctors before being permitted to smoke. GA resident? HI resident?

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 2134, to permit qualifying patients to cultivate personal use quantities of cannabis for therapeutic purposes. The measure would permit patients to grow up to nine cannabis plants in a locked, enclosed facility, and to possess up to three ounces of home-grown medical cannabis. NH resident?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Passage of this legislation is important because the Arizona Court of Appeals recently ruled that patients who rely on these products are not protected under the law and could face felony penalties for simply using their medicine. Update : HB 2149 was approved by the Public Safety Committee on 2/20. AZ resident? AZ resident?

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

Legislation is pending, House Bill 331, to allow registered medical cannabis patients to access their medicine while at school. 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. HI resident? NH resident? NH resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 21, 2022

In Miami Wednesday, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried discussed her Department’s lawsuit against the federal government over what she sees as infringement on the rights of medical cannabis patients via “conflicts” between state and federal laws. Fried holds a medical marijuana license and a concealed carry permit, she noted.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed legislation into law to restore patients’ right to smoke medical cannabis. Governor Ralph Northam (D) of Virginia signed legislation into law that will allow medical cannabis oil to be administered to patients on school property. DE resident? HI resident? HI resident?

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Medicinal Genomics

AUGUST 17, 2021

MGC), a pioneer in harnessing cannabis genomics to improve the agricultural productivity, safety, and transparency of cannabis, today announced that AOAC International has approved its PathoSEEK® 5-Color Aspergillus Multiplex Assays with SenSATIVAx Extraction for cannabis flower and infused edibles. Medicinal Genomics Corp. flavus , A.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 30, 2024

Proponents of the cannabis omnibus, which contains several provisions that would improve cannabis medical patients’ lives, now have to again push for those same provisions, which have already stalled several times in past legislative sessions, in the same bill or a new bill during the fall veto session.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 17, 2023

The press release continued by stating, “plaintiffs are urging the court to order the IDOA to do its job and enforce laws meant to protect public safety and ensure fairness and equity within the Illinois cannabis industry.” To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here. Randolph St.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 18, 2024

Patient education is their primary focus, as they provide knowledgeable guidance on the therapeutic benefits and potential risks of cannabis. We seek to create lasting, transformative change that enriches both specialized and general nursing practices, ultimately serving the well-being of patients nationwide.”

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Research conducted by the Beckley Foundation has found Magic Mushrooms to be a safe and effective treatment for severe and treatment-resistant depression, anxiety in terminally ill patients, and nicotine addiction.

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SMPL

APRIL 9, 2019

BATON ROUGE – Louisiana’s agriculture and forestry commissioner has drawn his first announced challenger for the fall election, an opponent slamming his management of medical marijuana. Though lawmakers approved a dispensing framework for cannabis nearly four years ago, medical marijuana still hasn’t reached patients.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Department of Agriculture (USDA) applies to other legal consumer products. As a direct effect of cannabis’ federally illegal status, states that have enacted legalization are continuously scampering to find a way of amplifying safety procedures for the marijuana being sold inside their borders. .

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

Legislation is pending, House Bill 243, to permit qualifying patients to cultivate personal use quantities of cannabis for therapeutic purposes. The measure would permit patients to grow up to six mature plants and six immature plants. Update : SB 79 was approved by the House Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee on 1/29/20.

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CannaMD

MARCH 19, 2020

As Florida’s leading medical cannabis physicians , CannaMD is committed to working closely with licensed dispensaries to ensure medical cannabis patients stay safe while continuing uninterrupted treatment during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. COLUMBIA CARE.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 14, 2019

Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried announced Monday a new Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee, which she says will collaborate with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to help improve the state’s medical marijuana policies. Here are the details care of Sunshine State News.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 2, 2020

The report reveals… Officials from the state Pharmacy Board and the departments of Agriculture, Health and Public Safety have pitched the idea of an Office of Cannabis Management to govern the budding industry and prepare Minnesota for the potential legalization of recreational marijuana. Reports the Minnesota Star.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Patients must meet strict criteria and obtain prescriptions from authorized medical professionals. The Therapeutic Goods Administration oversees approvals for medicinal cannabis products, and most patients require approval through the Special Access Scheme.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 17, 2023

Although we commend the OLCC on pursuing public safety, there were many details surrounding the recall that should be clarified. Reasons for a Cannabis Recall: Assessing the Risks While many people are happy to hear about a cannabis recall because they know there must be a reason why that could be in direct relation to consumer safety.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Denmark’s program was aimed at improving access to patients in need of cannabis, initially for those suffering from multiple sclerosis and nausea after chemotherapy, and later paraplegics and pain patients. Coupled with transit time and testing in the EU, delays could impact the shelf-life of product patients will receive,” he said.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 24, 2019

California established the Medical Marijuana Program (MMP) through Senate Bill 420 (Vasconcellos, 2003) which increased access to medical cannabis for qualifed patients and primary caregivers and provided protections from prosecution for the possession and cultivation of medical cannabis. 1 1 Business and Profession Code section 26014 1.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2019

First and foremost, I’ll highlight the patient perspective, patients like myself who are legally registered State of Florida Medical Marijuana active ID cardholders. I am a medical patient in Florida’s Medical Marijuana Use Registry due my qualifying condition: a 2010 diagnosis of aggressive Multiple Sclerosis.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 25, 2024

However, the production of medical cannabis involves a meticulous process to ensure quality, potency, and safety for patients. Quality Control in MMJ Production: Quality control is paramount throughout every phase of medical marijuana production to guarantee uniformity, potency, and safety.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 17, 2024

State licensed cannabis dispensaries adhere to strict protocols for cultivation, processing, and distribution to ensure the safety and well-being of consumers. REGULATE INTOXICATING HEMP The proliferation of intoxicating hemp products is undermining Illinois carefully crafted legal cannabis market. The unregulated market faces no such rules.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 8, 2021

Recently, Khiron’s German distribution partner, Nimbus Health GmbH, received approximately 36kg of Khiron 20/1 medical cannabis product, a THC-dominant cannabis flower product which has been prescribed to patients in the UK since July 2020. About Khiron Life Sciences Corp.

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CannaMD

APRIL 15, 2020

This designation permits them to continue to provide important services to patients who rely on them. There are several million state-licensed medical cannabis patients in America. For updates on all current Florida dispensary policies, see: Dispenary COVID-19 FAQs. NORML: COVID-19 Memo to Lawmakers.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

MARCH 16, 2020

Regulations were proposed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) last month, suggesting that appellations of origin are established for cannabis. By mail to the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Attn: Kristi Armstrong, CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing, Proposed Appellations Regulations, P.O.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2022

The SAP is a federal program that allows healthcare professionals to apply for access to non-marketed medications that have not yet been approved for sale, when such medications show clinical evidence of safety and efficacy and are intended to treat patients with a severe or life-threatening illness.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 16, 2019

A CCA is an incorporated agricultural cooperative owned by cannabis growers. CCAs were created by the Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MAUCRSA”). The express reason for the CCA legislation was to provide small cannabis cultivators with the benefits of agricultural cooperatives.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The Act ends federal cannabis prohibition and creates a competitive American cannabis industry while protecting America’s youth and ensuring public safety. It is especially important to help address the harms of cannabis prohibition through expungement of past cannabis convictions and to ensure patient access to medical products.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 5, 2022

Registered 23,000 patients for our Compassionate Pricing Program through Spectrum Therapeutics. Recorded 0 safety-related product recalls globally. Conducted our first-ever baseline assessment of our Scope 1 and Scope 2 energy use and GHG emissions. Trained 93% of Canopy Growth employees on our pharmacovigilance program.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 13, 2019

On May 31, 2019, the FDA’s Working Group held a public hearing for stakeholders to share their experiences and challenges with CBD products, including information and views related to product safety. The FDA is also meeting with other federal agencies and state counterparts, trade organizations, and patient groups in a quest for data.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 2, 2023

To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here. First, the money flows to administrative expenses by the State agencies implementing cannabis. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. To find more cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Medicinal Genomics

MARCH 16, 2021

MGC), a pioneer in harnessing cannabis genomics to improve the agricultural productivity, safety, and transparency of cannabis, today announced an agreement with Soquimica to be its distribution partner in Portugal. It is planned that medical cannabis will be available to patients from pharmacies throughout the country in April 2021.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Department of Agriculture and Industries, hemp growers, processors, handlers and universities may apply for a license with the department through its online application process. USDA invests $20M in sustainable hemp agriculture research. According to the Ala. The final day for designated individuals and entities to do so will be Nov.

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