MMJ Recs

MARCH 12, 2024

Overview of Texas Medical Marijuana Laws Texas medical marijuana laws govern the possession, use, and distribution of medical cannabis within the state. The Compassionate Use Act (CUA) permits the use of low-THC cannabis oil for patients with certain qualifying conditions, such as epilepsy and multiple sclerosis.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

As expected, it will be highly regulated and can only be used by registered, qualified patients who have been diagnosed with a specific condition listed within the law by a medical practitioner. So where does that leave an employer who may have workers who want to take advantage of this new law ? Not under this law.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 23, 2023

If you’re interested in exploring the world of MMJ in Oklahoma, this guide will walk you through the process of accessing MMJ, eligibility criteria, the application process, qualifying conditions, dispensaries, laws, patient rights, doctor recommendations, and the card application process. Image by RDNE Stock project on Pexels.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 9, 2024

Many veterans struggle with various physical and psychological conditions resulting from their service. These professionals can provide valuable insights into whether medical cannabis is a suitable option based on the veteran’s medical history, current conditions, and treatment goals.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 1, 2019

It is not well-known, however, that such prohibitions may also affect lawful permanent residents of the U.S. The USCIS’s announcement on Friday, clarifying that cannabis-related activity (including activity that is legal under state law) creates a conditional bar on one’s eligibility to naturalize, is aimed at clarifying this misconception.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 3, 2024

The Arkansas medical marijuana program, established through the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment in 2016, has paved the way for patients suffering from a variety of debilitating conditions to find relief and improved quality of life. Typically, medical marijuana cards need to be renewed annually.

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PrestoDoctor

JANUARY 15, 2024

In recent years, the acceptance and legalization of medical marijuana have been on the rise across the United States. West Virginia is no exception, as the state has also taken steps to provide patients with access to medical cannabis for various qualifying conditions.

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Canna Care Docs

JULY 25, 2023

Although recreational cannabis remains illegal in West Virginia, residents living with certain medical conditions may qualify for a medical marijuana card. Since 2017, West Virginia joined the majority of states in legalizing medical cannabis. Doctors can specify certain forms of cannabis use for the patient’s condition(s).

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

California Medical Marijuana Laws Understanding California’s medical marijuana laws is essential for every prospective MMJ patient. The Compassionate Use Act of 1996, also known as Proposition 215, was the first step towards legalizing medical marijuana in the state.

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 4, 2021

Schedule I drugs like heroin, Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD), and ecstasy are strictly regulated by the Federal Government but Marijuana has be made an exception in some states. Marijuana is also classified as a Schedule I drug but it has been given the approval for medical and recreational at some state levels.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Conditional Adult Use Retail Dispensary (“CAURD”) license applicants and those applicants seeking unconditional licenses in New York must comply with the New York State mandate and enter into, maintain and comply with a Labor Peace Agreement (“LPA”) with a bona-fide labor union. What is a labor peace agreement?

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

A full list of my posts, along with other Canna Law Blog contributors’ posts, is linked at the bottom of this post. A purchase agreement will list out each party’s conditions to closing. I wrote about common closing conditions here. I often write about various discrete aspects of cannabis M&A transactions.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

However, employers still must be mindful of the state law protections currently available to medical marijuana users including, among other things, not taking adverse action or otherwise discriminating against someone based solely on their status as a qualifying medical marijuana patient or their possession of medical marijuana.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

As Missouri patients gain access to medical cannabis for various qualifying conditions, understanding and advocating for MMJ patient rights is of paramount importance. Confidentiality: The personal information of MMJ patients is kept confidential under state law, ensuring their privacy.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 14, 2024

Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana in West Virginia West Virginia’s medical marijuana program encompasses an extensive list of qualifying conditions, providing access to patients with various chronic or debilitating diseases.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 25, 2023

That injunction provided, in sum, that the New York Cannabis Control Board (“CCB”) and Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) are restrained from awarding or further processing any more Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (“CAURD”) licenses. The Order prevents, the OCM and CCB from further processing or awarding more CAURD licenses.

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PrestoDoctor

MAY 30, 2023

While several states have legalized medical marijuana, the federal government still classifies marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance. According to federal law, the use or possession of marijuana is illegal. While individual state laws may vary, all commercial drivers must abide by federal regulations.

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Canna Care Docs

JUNE 22, 2023

Interested in using cannabis for a medical condition? As one of the many states ( 22, in fact ) that have legalized both medical and adult-use cannabis, Nevada offers the best of both worlds. According to Nevada state law, you may grow your own medical marijuana for the following reasons: 1. You can save money on taxes.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The intent of these types of laws is to protect farmers who use accepted and standard farming practices from nuisance lawsuits in certain circumstances. The defendant Brussels sprouts farmer argued that because it had not run afoul of state law, the plaintiff did not have the right to sue.

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PrestoDoctor

MAY 30, 2023

While several states have legalized medical marijuana, the federal government still classifies marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance. According to federal law, the use or possession of marijuana is illegal. While individual state laws may vary, all commercial drivers must abide by federal regulations.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 5, 2023

With a growing number of MMJ dispensaries, a comprehensive set of laws, and a streamlined process for obtaining a medical marijuana card, the state has become a hub for patients seeking alternative treatments. The state has developed a comprehensive set of laws to regulate the cultivation, distribution, and use of medical marijuana.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Today we’re here to explore the best medical marijuana dispensaries in California, as well as provide guidance on how to obtain a medical marijuana card, relevant state laws, the difference between recreational and medical marijuana, regulations governing medical cannabis, qualifying conditions, and the role of medical marijuana doctors.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2022

Conditional adult use cultivator and processors licenses were approved. a temporary conditional adult-use processor license to process and distribute cannabis products. a temporary conditional adult-use processor license to process and distribute cannabis products.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 30, 2024

Medical marijuana in the United States has undergone a significant transformation. What was once a stigmatized substance is now increasingly recognized for its therapeutic potential in treating various medical conditions. In the United States, medical marijuana cultivation is governed by a patchwork of state laws and regulations.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JULY 18, 2019

The Garden State’s Governor, Phil Murphy, signed the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (CUMMA) on July 2, 2019. New Jersey recently responded to public demand to revise and expand its medical marijuana program to address issues such as supply scarcity, employment and hiring concerns, and geographic access problems.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

Last week Amazon was sued over alleged employment law violations. This means they are illegal under federal law and under many state laws, including Michigan. Psychedelic compounds would likely follow the same course if legalized at the state level. Blog: Michigan Employment Law Advisor.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

By legalizing MMJ, the state has facilitated access to a natural and potentially life-changing treatment option for patients suffering from various medical conditions. It has improved the quality of life for those dealing with chronic pain, nausea, seizures, and other medical conditions. Image by Pfüderi from Pixabay.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2022

One of the main focuses of the Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (“CAURD”) Guidelines (see our recent webinar here ) is the importance of product packaging and branding for dispensaries, to ensure that children are not targeted. Beyond the task force.

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Canna Care Docs

JUNE 21, 2022

Since 2015, Texans with certain medical conditions have had access to medical marijuana through the state’s Compassionate Use Program. The Texas medical cannabis program, called CUP , is a little different from most states’ programs in that it limits THC content. What are the qualifying conditions for medical cannabis in Texas?

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

A few months back, I posted some thoughts about recent efforts to legalize medical and recreational marijuana, with an emphasis on the potential issues such laws would have on manufacturers – particularly manufacturers in a space requiring a heightened concern for employee safety. See “ Legal Pot = Manufacturing Storm Clouds ” (May 29, 2019).

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

Observing discretion in discussions regarding medical conditions and treatment enhances privacy and respect among patrons. A: To get a medical marijuana card in Ohio, you must be diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition by a certified physician and then register with the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program.

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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2021

This blog was originally written by Anthony Dutcher but has been updated with new information as states continue to change their regulations nationwide. Looking to find your medical cannabis in a state that hasn’t yet legalized it? It may be tempting to drive across neighboring state lines with more cannabis-friendly laws.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

Supreme Court had affirmed challenges to the federal law in part because deemed marijuana dangerous Schedule I drug. Attorney General said he’d favor a new bill protecting cannabis businesses and users from federal prosecution as long as they were in compliance with federal law. Recently, the U.S. Call us at 714-937-2050.

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Canna Care Docs

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

So you have a condition with symptoms that are difficult to manage, and you feel like you’ve tried everything on the market. We’ve outlined everything you need to know about the state laws, the application process, and why you might consider applying for a medical marijuana card in the first place.

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Canna Care Docs

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

“[M]edical marijuana laws reduce the misuse of prescription opioids, as reflected in treatment admissions and overdose deaths, primarily through the allowance and opening of dispensaries.”. To obtain your medical cannabis card, first review your state laws to determine whether you have a qualifying condition.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Colorado blazed a trail with early legalization of MMJ, and by 2018 even more traditionally conservative states such as Oklahoma have legalized medicinal marijuana and implemented liberal MMJ programs. But the law on possession of MMJ buds is not uniform across all legal MMJ states. Traveling With Your Medical Marijuana Buds.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 16, 2020

More and more states are decriminalizing marijuana, while a few others have made medical marijuana legal. Several have even made marijuana legal for everyone, medical condition or not. And that leads to some interesting questions about its legality overall, even if you live in a state that has totally legalized it.

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