NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Enacted in 1986, the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program made it a condition for employment that all civilian employees at executive branch agencies be prohibited from using federally illegal substances on or off duty. Medical marijuana is currently legal in 31 states, D.C.,

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 4, 2021

Marijuana is also classified as a Schedule I drug but it has been given the approval for medical and recreational at some state levels. Those state laws allow medical marijuana to be used to treat ailments like Alzheimer’s, cancer, epilepsy, Crohn’s disease, seizures, hepatitis C and a host of others. Multiple Sclerosis. .

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 3, 2024

Ohio has seen significant developments in its medical marijuana laws, reflecting changing attitudes towards cannabis as a therapeutic option. Understanding these regulations is crucial for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers navigating the state’s medical marijuana program.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Medical cannabis is legal in 37 states, including our nation’s capital, Washington, DC. Nineteen states have legalized recreational or adult-use cannabis. Just because medical cannabis and recreational cannabis are legal in so many places doesn’t mean that the programs are uniform across the country.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

The state of Texas has a long history of regulating cannabis use. Since 1915, when the first city ordinance was passed banning cannabis in El Paso, [i] the legal landscape in Texas and the rest of the country continues to evolve at different rates. Specifically, H.B.

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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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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 22, 2024

In recent years, the landscape of medicinal cannabis has undergone a significant transformation, with an increasing focus on alternative consumption methods. This nuanced approach allows patients to customize their treatment, addressing specific symptoms or conditions without compromising mental clarity.

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

With a progressive stance towards cannabis use, the Golden State has established a comprehensive framework for those seeking access to medical marijuana. The Compassionate Use Act of 1996, also known as Proposition 215, was the first step towards legalizing medical marijuana in the state. Finding the right doctor is crucial.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 24, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. The State of Illinois would fare much better as it begins by “ramping up” the medical cannabis program it has horribly neglected for the past several years…how about for a start. Reconstitute the Cannabis Advisory Board that disappeared in plain sight. AUTHOR: Jordan Zoot.

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Canna Care Docs

JUNE 22, 2023

Interested in using cannabis for a medical condition? If you live in Nevada, you might be eligible for a medical cannabis certification. 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.

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FloridaMarijuana.net

JULY 16, 2018

I’ve been self-medicating Marijuana for a little over two years; I didn’t care that it was illegal at the time that I started using cannabis, all I cared about was how I felt afterward. No need to take pills that could do more harm than good; or deal with painful side effects that pharmaceuticals cause. I felt free from my ailment.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

What to Expect at Ohio Medical Cannabis Dispensaries In Ohio medical cannabis dispensaries, patients can anticipate a welcoming and professional environment focused on holistic wellness. While browsing, you’ll encounter a diverse range of cannabis products, including flower, edibles, tinctures, and more.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2020

Legislation is pending, HCR 2045, that seeks to arbitrarily cap the potency of cannabis flowers at two percent THC. Legislation is pending, House Bill 2049, that would expand the pool of individuals eligible for medical cannabis. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 2787, to regulate medical cannabis delivery services.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2020

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Now, he is the Vice-Chair of Indiana NORML — an organization who is currently focused on changing cannabis laws for the access to Medical Cannabis as therapeutic treatment in Indiana. ISNA 2020 POLICY CONFERENCE AGENDA, Jason Straw- Cannabis Policy. AUTHOR: Heather Allman.

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MassRoots

MARCH 14, 2019

The first medical cannabis product manufacturing license was just awarded in Ohio, giving patients in the program a reason to celebrate. It’ll open up the choices patients have available to them and they can purchase their medical marijuana to treat their condition,” said Executive Vice President of Grow Ohio Justin Hunt. “We

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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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SpeedWeed

MAY 17, 2021

Martin’s cannabis use is completely legal under state law, though – he is a state-certified medical marijuana patient who has been using cannabis to treat chronic back pain and PTSD. The firefighter initially tested positive for cannabis metabolites during a random drug test last December.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Colleges in the United States are becoming a battleground in the conflict between federal and state cannabis laws as students who use medical cannabis challenge decades-old campus drug policies. In states where medical cannabis is legal, students disciplined for using it are taking their schools to court.

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Veriheal

MAY 17, 2021

There are 36 states in the United States that have chosen the legalization of medical cannabis for residents of their states. Many of them even offer the ability for visiting medical cannabis patients from other states to participate in their programs. District Attorneys Believe Medical Cannabis is a Lie.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 27, 2020

However, in a first of its kind lawsuit filed against the city of New York, a former NYPD officer says he was harassed and discriminated against by the NYPD over his use of medically recommended cannabis made by an NYPD medical division doctor by the name of Dr. Joseph Hederman. He received a random drug test on September 5th of 2019.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

MARCH 9, 2022

Cannabis effects on brain structure, function, and cognition: considerations for medical uses of cannabis and its derivatives. As marijuana is legalized in more states with each election, it is becoming an increasingly common substance to use – both recreationally and medically. Cannabis Paraphernalia Legalities.

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PrestoDoctor

MAY 30, 2023

The DOT explicitly states that their drug and alcohol testing regulation does not allow the use of medical marijuana. Even if you are a medical marijuana patient, you cannot have any cannabis in your system during a test. While individual state laws may vary, all commercial drivers must abide by federal regulations.

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PrestoDoctor

MAY 30, 2023

The DOT explicitly states that their drug and alcohol testing regulation does not allow the use of medical marijuana. Even if you are a medical marijuana patient, you cannot have any cannabis in your system during a test. While individual state laws may vary, all commercial drivers must abide by federal regulations.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Maryland Medical Cannabis Regulations The Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) plays a central role in regulating all aspects of the state’s medical marijuana program. The state has developed a comprehensive set of laws to regulate the cultivation, distribution, and use of medical marijuana.

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NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) this week introduced HR 493: The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act, which would codify the protections that were outlined in the now-rescinded Cole Memo. House lawmakers introduced The Medical Cannabis Research Act of 2019 (HR 601), to facilitate federally-approved clinical trials involving cannabis.

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MedicalJane

JUNE 29, 2018

At the time of this article’s publishing, thirty states and the District of Columbia have enacted legislation permitting use of medical cannabis. Of those, nine states and DC have went a step further and legalized marijuana for all adults 21 and over. Do you qualify for medical cannabis?

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Nature's Way Medicine

MARCH 5, 2021

Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Kathleen McGettigan, sent a statement to heads of federal departments and agencies about federal employees using cannabis and their suitability for employment. The letter definitely shows a softening of the federal government’s stance on employees using cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Clearing the Air- Florida Condensed Cannabis . CANNABIS PRIMER. I am a legal Florida medical marijuana patient since January 2017, as well as a traveling medical cannabis writer, patient educator and vocal advocate. AUTHOR: Heather Allman. Americans for Safe Access.org.

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Veriheal

APRIL 19, 2021

When a state legalizes medical cannabis , it’s normal for there to be a period of growing pains such as shortages of products and dispensaries. After all, any place that has newly legalized medical cannabis is now faced with the challenge of building a new industry and an entirely new market from the ground up.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 1, 2020

Both MMJ and CBD have become treatments du jour for a wide range of ailments from glaucoma to insomnia, to chronic pain and even depression. Marijuana comes from the cannabis plant. The cannabis plant originated in Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent. It is a cannabinoid that is found in the cannabis plant.

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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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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

The OMMA administers the state’s medical marijuana program. The OMMA makes sure that it runs all its programs by the state law regulations as a subsidiary of the Oklahoma Department of Health. Talk to your doctor about your condition and how MMJ may be able to benefit you. Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Card Rules?

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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.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 20, 2021

They have given 192 dispensaries licenses to dispense medical marijuana to patients with a state MMJ card. State law allows licensed dispensaries to sell a variety of products, including: Flower. This is the smokable, dried portion of the cannabis flower, often called the bud. Concentrates. Route 66 Wellness.

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MMJ Recs

AUGUST 29, 2022

The first step in applying for a MO MMJ card is to have a medical consultation in order to verify your qualifying condition and get a Missouri MMJ certificate. What Are The Qualifying Conditions For A Missouri MMJ Card? The qualifying conditions for a Missouri medical marijuana card are: Alzheimer’s disease. Crohn’s disease.

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The Joint Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

With the rise in popularity of cannabis lately, there are still many questions regarding its legality. After the Agriculture Act of 2018 was reauthorized, hemp, a species of the cannabis plant, has been legalized on the federal level. Generally speaking, CBD oil is legal in the United States with a certain catch.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 20, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. She is currently a law school professor teaching Marijuana and the Law at California Western School of Law and researcher under a contract with NHTSA and NORC on the topic of the prosecution of drugged driving cases. and Aurora Cannabis, have respective market caps of $5.51

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