PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Now, The Office of Cannabis Management has released new updates to its medical cannabis program. As of October 5th, 2022 the program will allow certified medical marijuana patients and designated caregivers to cultivate (grow) their own plants at home. What’s the New Program in New York State?

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 10, 2023

While some states have embraced the therapeutic potential of cannabis and established robust medical marijuana programs, others lag behind, leaving patients without access to a potentially life-changing treatment. Disparities in access are primarily driven by the differing state regulations and policies surrounding medical marijuana.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 3, 2024

With its program in full swing, thousands of patients across the state are benefiting from access to this alternative form of treatment. From chronic pain to PTSD, patients with qualifying medical conditions have found solace in medical marijuana where traditional treatments may have fallen short.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 12, 2024

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. While the Compassionate Use Act (CUA) permits medical cannabis use, it does not require employers to accommodate employees’ marijuana use or modify workplace policies.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 23, 2024

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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Canna Law Blog

MAY 31, 2023

New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced they plan to allow conditional cultivators and retailers to organize and sell weed at farmers’ markets this summer. It is anticipated that this pilot program will take at least a month to launch. If successful, the OCM will consider making the pilot program permanent.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 9, 2023

On August 7, 2023, Judge Kevin Bryant in New York Supreme Court, County of Albany, ordered 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.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) represents the Lone Star State’s cautious foray into the realm of medical marijuana. Enacted in 2015, the program was designed to provide a narrow avenue for patients suffering from qualifying conditions to access low-THC cannabis under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals.

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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Medical Use and Eligibility Texas does have a limited medical marijuana program. The Compassionate Use Act, enacted in 2015, allows for the medical use of low-THC cannabis oil by patients with certain qualifying conditions. appeared first on PrestoDoctor Blog. However, these efforts have so far been unsuccessful.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2022

The New York State Cannabis Control Board (“CCB”) approved 15 Adult-Use Conditional Processor (“AUCP”) licenses during its public meeting today, adding a key link in the state’s budding adult-use cannabis supply chain. The application window for the adult-use cannabis conditional cultivator licenses closed on June 30, 2022.

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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. We’ll also explore patient rights and responsibilities within Missouri’s MMJ program and the availability of legal assistance for MMJ patients.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

What rights do Connecticut employers have if they have a drug-free workplace policy? In the case of a job applicant, an employer can rescind an offer or a conditional job offer if an applicant tests positive for recreational marijuana so long as the employer makes the policy available to the applicant at the time of offer.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

Legalization and Regulation of Medical Marijuana The journey of legalizing and regulating medical marijuana in the US reflects a nuanced interplay of federal and state policies. Various approaches, from strict medical programs to comprehensive recreational markets, highlight the diverse strategies adopted by states.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 20, 2024

Many dispensaries also offer additional services such as educational resources, patient consultations, and ongoing support programs to address patient concerns and enhance their overall treatment experience. Stay informed about these updates to maximize the benefits of Maryland’s medical cannabis program.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 20, 2024

Maryland, a trailblazer in progressive healthcare policies, has been part of this trend. These limits, carefully established to balance patient needs with regulatory oversight, contribute to the responsible implementation of Maryland’s medical marijuana program.

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United Patients Group

JUNE 26, 2023

This blog explores the ways nurses can further enhance the health sector, emphasizing the importance of higher education in nursing. They often possess a more profound understanding of healthcare policies, advanced practice procedures, and innovative research methodologies.

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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. Observing discretion in discussions regarding medical conditions and treatment enhances privacy and respect among patrons.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. At that time, many employers will be prohibited from taking certain actions in the absence of clear policies addressing marijuana use or evidence of impairment. Now is no different.

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PrestoDoctor

JANUARY 30, 2024

Cannabis-induced psychosis is a unique mental health condition that is triggered by the use of cannabis, a psychoactive plant. This condition is characterized by the manifestation of psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking. A family history of psychosis also adds to the risk.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Since 2010, we have helped cannabis businesses navigate rapidly evolving cannabis regulation and policy, and our cannabis insurance coverage attorneys advise clients on what coverage, if any, may be available for a particular loss. Insurance policies are often drafted with myriad conditions that govern (and provide exclusions to) coverage.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

With increasing acceptance of medical marijuana as a legitimate treatment option for various health conditions, the industry has attracted significant attention from investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers alike. Policy decisions related to taxation, zoning, and advertising also impact the industry’s operations and growth trajectory.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

Primarily, medical cannabis is not recreational or a luxury, but a necessity for many people who suffer from chronic pain, epilepsy, PTSD, and other conditions. Medical cannabis is already expensive and not covered by insurance or public health programs.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 17, 2023

Here comes more New York cannabis program litigation. Here’s what the “petitioner” is requesting from a legal perspective: a judicial declaration that the OCM’s creation of the CAURD program exceeded the OCM’s authority under New York’s constitution (i.e.

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United Patients Group

APRIL 11, 2023

In this blog, we will explore the top 8 health degrees that will be in demand in 2023, providing a comprehensive overview of each degree’s requirements and potential career paths. MD programs typically last for four years and consist of coursework and clinical rotations in various medical specialties.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 27, 2022

If passed the bill will establish the “Task Force on Psilocybin Equity” that will research problems relating to access and equity in Oregon’s emerging psilocybin program. The task force will complete a study and provide policy recommendations that will serve as a basis for substantive policy reforms during the 2023 legislative session.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

In recent years, most major cities in Texas have launched programs and adopted policies that reduce, or even eliminate, penalties for the possession of cannabis. [ii] iv] Currently, the Act permits a qualified physician to prescribe “low-THC cannabis” (1% by weight tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”)) for a greater number of conditions. [v]

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 11, 2020

Iowa votes to reform its medical marijuana program. The organization sent a letter this week to the SBA asking them to reconsider their policy barring companies that have any dealings with cannabis firms from receiving money under the PPP. The Iowa Senate passed a bill making changes to the state’s medical marijuana program.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 31, 2023

This year, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) likely will look at, to start: temporary rules it had adopted under the Governor’s clumsy tax compliance mandate; the 2023 legislative session’s new cannabis laws ; leftover business from the 2022 session; and certain COVID-era policies. It did not identify topics for rulemaking.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 13, 2022

Labor & Employment Law Perspectives Blog. is poised to join a growing number of state and local jurisdictions that restrict employers from testing employees for cannabis use as a condition of employment. Takeaway: Employers Should Review Their Drug Testing Policies for Compliance with State and Local Law. 13 June 2022.

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MMJ Recs

JUNE 26, 2020

Oklahoma’s MMJ program is the most liberal in the entire nation. The medical marijuana program that operates in Oklahoma has fewer restrictions than the programs that exist in other states. The speed at which the program rolled out meant that certain specific details of the legislation were vague or had not been finalized.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 27, 2022

This blog post summarizes the legislation in both states and explains the differences and similarities in adult use versus medicinal models of psilocybin legalization. New York’s legislation includes a psilocybin services grant program that provides financial assistance to veterans and first responders who want to access psilocybin services.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Traditional transit carrier insurance policies may not have robust coverage for theft, or they may not be well suited to cover risks specific to cannabis products in transit. But the terms of that insurance are not always necessarily known to anyone other than the transit carrier itself. The post Our Cannabis Product Was Stolen In Transit.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The letters were sent to landowners whose properties “appear … to be used for cannabis cultivation or associated activities,” but for which “there is no record of any person associated with [the] property having enrolled in the State Water Board’s Cannabis Cultivation Program.”

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

California employers long have long availed themselves of their right – as affirmed by the state’s high court – to carry out zero tolerance policies against workers who use drugs – even if that drug use takes place off-the-job. The History of Employer Zero Tolerance Policies. That included by on duty and off.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2021

CGLI policies may not end up covering any damages for a loss or theft of marijuana products in transit. One of the obvious benefits of securing this coverage independently is that any particular cannabis company knows the applicable limits of liability available for coverage, and the terms and conditions under which coverage may apply.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

In 2017, a law was enacted in Virginia that allowed people with specific types of intractable epilepsy to access cannabis oil, as long as they had a doctor certify they needed it and it could help with their condition. Since then, the medical cannabis program in the state has grown and improved exponentially.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 17, 2019

The USDA provided clarifying instructions in its September 2018 Instruction on Organic Certification of Industrial Hemp Production for the UDSA’s policy regarding the organic certification of industrial hemp production by certifying agents accredited by the USDA National Organic Program (NOP).

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