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Mississippi Becomes 37th State to Legalize Medical Cannabis With a Law that Provides Limited Access to Patients

Americans for Safe Access

of votes in favor), which authorized the state’s department of health to create a medical cannabis program. Patients across the state should have equitable access to this treatment option and should not be burdened by localities that wrongly choose to opt out of the law. ASA strongly opposes both of these provisions.

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Revamping Texas’ Medical Cannabis Program Is the Key to Ending the State’s Opioid Crisis

Veriheal

With a worsening opioid situation and an emerging acceptance of medical cannabis, the Lone Star State has a unique opportunity to develop a successful medical marijuana (MMJ) program for its millions of residents battling chronic pain and numerous other conditions. Vital Changes to Texas’ Medical Cannabis Program.

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Academic Cannabis Conference sets presenter schedule

Illinois News Joint

Jose Leme is an Assistant Professor of Cannabis Biology and Controlled Environment Agriculture and Executive Committee member of the Southern Illinois University Cannabis Science Center. Bell teaches Cannabis Law & Entrepreneurship in SLU’s Cannabis Science and Operations program. 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. –

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How Does Cannabis Legalization Impact Health, Equity, and Economy in Michigan?

MMJ Recs

Legalization may offer expanded access to medical cannabis for patients suffering from various conditions, providing alternative treatment options and symptom relief. Measures like social equity programs aim to support marginalized communities, offering resources for equitable participation.

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Is weed legal in Alabama?

The Cannigma

Alabama law does not allow the consumption, possession, or cultivation of marijuana for recreational purposes, but has approved the establishment of a medical marijuana program in February 2021. Unlike other states, Alabama requires doctors to document a failure of conventional medical treatment before issuing a medical cannabis prescription.

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Florida Agriculture Commissioner Announces State Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee

Cannabis Law Report

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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Jersey Clobbers “Cannabis Licensing Lawsuits” and launches Triumphant Adult Use Program – Cannabis Business Executive

SpeedWeed

With the Eastern seaboard’s most ambitious Adult Use program primed to explode, New Jersey’s Superior Court Appellate Division (“Appellate Division”) just lifted its “stay” on scoring 18 month old Medical Marijuana applications clearing the way for 5 cultivation, 15 dispensary, and 4 vertically integrated license awards. 24:6I Et Seq.