Virginia: Changes to Medical Cannabis Laws Take Effect
NORML
JULY 5, 2023
Multiple improvements to the state’s medical program became law July 1, 2023. The post Virginia: Changes to Medical Cannabis Laws Take Effect appeared first on NORML.
Kentucky Passes Medical Cannabis Law! What will it mean for patients?
Americans for Safe Access
APRIL 5, 2023
Last week, Kentucky Governor Beshear signed Senate Bill 47 , that will eventually create medical cannabis access for some KY residents. After passing through the legislature with solid support and an enthusiastic Governor, this new law lays out a fairly restrictive program with a very long implementation period.
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Iowa Medical Marijuana Laws: Past, Present, and Future
MMJ Recs
APRIL 19, 2024
From its prohibition to the gradual legalization and implementation of medical cannabis programs, the landscape of marijuana use for medical purposes has shifted dramatically. For decades, cannabis was strictly prohibited for both medical and recreational use.
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MMJ Laws In West Virginia: A Comprehensive Overview
MMJ Recs
APRIL 11, 2024
West Virginia has emerged as a trailblazer in the realm of medical marijuana, implementing a comprehensive program to provide patients with access to this therapeutic treatment option. This program facilitates access to medical cannabis for individuals suffering from qualifying debilitating conditions.
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Understanding Medical Marijuana Laws in the United States
MMJ Recs
OCTOBER 26, 2023
The landscape of medical marijuana laws in the United States is complex and continually evolving. With federal and state regulations, varying laws by state, and ongoing updates, it’s crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of this ever-changing field. The program is gradually expanding, with limited dispensary licenses.
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Illinois attempts remote cannabis examination law again
Illinois News Joint
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Illinois lawmakers took their third attempt to amend the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act and eliminate the requirements for a physical medical-cannabis examination for those applying for a medical card and registered cardholders in the Medical Cannabis Program. Bob Morgan introduced HB4201 on Oct.
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Connecticut: Medical Marijuana Home Grow Law Takes Effect
NORML
OCTOBER 1, 2021
Patients who are registered with the state’s medical cannabis access program may now legally grow cannabis for their own personal use. The post Connecticut: Medical Marijuana Home Grow Law Takes Effect appeared first on NORML.
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Will Georgia Legalize Cannabis? GA Medical Cannabis Program Explained
Veriheal
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
All eyes are on Georgia’s medical cannabis program as it continues to grow. a prominent cannabis corporation in the state. Trulieve plans to open a new medical cannabis dispensary in Evans, Georgia. The History of the Georgia Medical Cannabis Program Georgia’s medical cannabis program started sales this past spring.
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Another California Cannabis Enforcement Program That Won’t Work
Canna Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Earlier this week, California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta announced yet another cannabis enforcement program: the Cannabis Administrative Prosecutor Program (CAPP). Will the new enforcement program make a dent in the illegal market? And it’ll probably cost a whole lot to boot. That’s not a joke.
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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
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
On February 2, 2022, Governor Tate Reeves chose to sign SB 2095 into law, making Mississippi the 37th state to adopt medical cannabis laws. The adoption of these laws is the conclusion of a year-long struggle for the future of cannabis in Mississippi. . ASA strongly opposes both of these provisions.
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Colorado: Senate Lawmakers Advance Measure Amending State’s Medical Cannabis Access Law
NORML
JUNE 3, 2021
The measure makes numerous changes to the state’s medical program -- several of which may hamper patients’ access to medical cannabis products. The post Colorado: Senate Lawmakers Advance Measure Amending State’s Medical Cannabis Access Law appeared first on NORML.
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Canada: Lawyers Matt Maurer and Kenneth Beallor to teach at Osgoode Hall Law School Cannabis Law and Regulation Program
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 15, 2020
Torkin Mane Lawyers Matt Maurer and Kenneth Beallor are to teach at Osgoode Hall Law School Cannabis Law and Regulation Program TM write… Matt Maurer, … Read More.
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New Jersey CRC Seeks Feedback for Medical Cannabis Program
Veriheal
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
After nearly two years of success with recreational cannabis, New Jersey lawmakers are hoping to make some positive changes to cannabis laws in the state. The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission, also known as the CRC, has asked the public for their thoughts and feedback regarding new proposals.
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Ohio Medical Marijuana Laws Demystified: State Regulations Explained
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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CJIA announces $30M grant opportunity for R3 Program
Illinois News Joint
MARCH 1, 2024
The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) today released a notice of funding opportunity to provide Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) programming in historically underserved Illinois communities. ICJIA actively recruits community-based application reviewers as they are primary stakeholders in the R3 program.
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Cannabis laws in Syria
The Cannigma
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal While not indigenous to the Middle East, cannabis found its way into Syrian culture through trade and conquests. However, the global shift towards stricter drug regulations in the 20th century significantly impacted Syria’s stance on cannabis, leading to its prohibition.
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How Medical Cannabis Programs Differ Throughout the United States
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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UC Hastings : “UC Hastings Law Grads Oversee San Francisco Cannabis Rules and Programs”
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
UC Hastings Law graduates Tanisha Gooch ’14 and Jeremy Schwartz ’18 work as leaders in the City of San Francisco’s Office of Cannabis. Two UC Hastings Law graduates are on the frontlines of regulating a growing multibillion-dollar cannabis industry in a city with storied history and connection to cannabis culture.
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NYSBA Cannabis Law Section Publishes First Update
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
NYSBA members can join the Cannabis Law Section for only $35 and law student members can join for free. Join The Cannabis Law Section. We would like to formally congratulate what was previously our Committee on Cannabis Law on their transition to becoming an official NYSBA Section!
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A Comprehensive Guide to the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program
MMJ Recs
JANUARY 24, 2024
The landscape of healthcare and medicinal practices has undergone a transformative shift with the advent of medical marijuana programs across the United States. Today we’ll take a closer look at the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program, giving Michigan citizens all the info they need about accessing MMJ in the state.
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Cannabis laws in Georgia
The Cannigma
JULY 5, 2022
Cannabis regulation in Georgia is complicated, but the plant is still illegal. Georgia has a limited medical program but doesn’t consider itself a “medical marijuana” state as growing, possessing, or smoking any form of the plant is still illegal. Several cities have decriminalized cannabis possession, but this is not statewide.
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Opinion: Illinois Caregivers Program needs improvement
Illinois News Joint
MARCH 29, 2023
As discussed in our 6-part series ( Part 3 ) What Illinois cannabis patients really want , according to the Illinois Department of Public Health ’s Guide for Designated Caregivers , “The designated caregiver can purchase medical cannabis on behalf of the patient. A perfect illustration of this would be Cow.
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Cannabis laws in South Carolina
The Cannigma
JULY 24, 2022
South Carolina does not have legal cannabis for adult use or medical purposes. . Cannabis in South Carolina. Like many states in America, South Carolina has a complicated relationship with cannabis. Like many states in America, South Carolina has a complicated relationship with cannabis. THC and more than 15% CBD.
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NYSBA initiates Cannabis Law Section resource
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 25, 2022
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has created a Cannabis Law Section for attorneys seeking guidance within the emerging market and practice area. NYSBA initiates Cannabis Law Section resource. The decision to convert the Committee on Cannabis Law to a section was approved at the Jan. Bosworth said.
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Cannabis laws in Tennessee
The Cannigma
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Tennessee does not have legal medical or adult-use cannabis. Despite overwhelming support from state residents ( 81% of residents think cannabis should be legal in some capacity) multiple bills in 2022 and 2021 to legalize medical marijuana have failed. Tennessee still has harsh penalties for cannabis charges.
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Louisiana Expands State Medical Marijuana Program
MassRoots
AUGUST 3, 2020
New laws expanding the medical marijuana program in Louisiana went into effect on August 1. The state’s medical marijuana program has been criticized for being too limited and too restrictive since the program was established in 2016, but the three laws that went into effect on Saturday aim to improve the situation.
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Netherlands to Launch Cannabis Pilot Program
Cannabis Life Network
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
The government of the Netherlands will launch a cannabis pilot program with the goal of full-scale legalization. Wait, you might ask, doesn’t the country with Amsterdam cafes already have legal cannabis? The Dutch decriminalized cannabis in 1972, making possessing an ounce or less a misdemeanour. Technically, no.
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Cannabis laws in Bosnia & Herzegovina
The Cannigma
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Cannabis is illegal for medical and recreational use in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Growing, buying, or selling cannabis is illegal in Bosnia and Herzegovina and being caught doing so means you can face large fines and jail time. There have been several pushes for a medical marijuana program. Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal.
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Tribe is Expanding Cannabis Cultivation, Overgrowing the State Program
Veriheal
JUNE 28, 2022
South Dakota isn’t exactly legendary for cannabis. South Dakota still has harsh penalties surrounding cannabis consumption, and its newly instated medical cannabis program remains heavily restricted. Voters legalized medical cannabis in South Dakota via ballot initiative on November 3rd, 2020.
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West Virginia’s Medical Marijuana Program: A Comprehensive Guide to Dispensaries and Legal Regulations
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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Cannabis Act Review: No More Medical Program?
Cannabis Life Network
NOVEMBER 19, 2022
Take the Survey and Tell Health Canada to Keep their Hands Off Our Medicine Does the Cannabis Act review mean no more medical cannabis in Canada? Many of Canada’s cannabis consumers, producers, and retailers welcome the Cannabis Act review. But will ending medical cannabis in Canada be one of its consequences?
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Cannabis laws in Bolivia
The Cannigma
DECEMBER 31, 2023
Medical: legal Recreational: illegal Cannabis has deep historical roots in Bolivia, where it has been traditionally used in various cultural and medicinal contexts. Cannabis policy in Bolivia Bolivia enforces strict penalties for cannabis-related offenses. Is CBD legal in Bolivia?
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Cannabis laws in Wyoming
The Cannigma
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Both medical and adult-use cannabis are illegal in Wyoming. Cannabis in Wyoming. Wyoming does not have a legal medical or adult-use cannabis program. Though the laws in Wyoming are slow to change, state residents are not immune from the wave of legalization sweeping the country. Wyoming Medical Marijuana Program.
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Congress To Vote On Proposal To Protect Existing State Programs
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 29, 2021
Congress will be voting on a proposal that would protect currently existing cannabis programs across the U.S. If passed, it would create protections for existing state cannabis programs, as well as any tribal medical cannabis programs. The exact timeframe of this discussion is currently unknown.
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Cannabis laws in Qatar
The Cannigma
DECEMBER 9, 2022
It is illegal to possess, sell, or cultivate cannabis for recreational or medical use in Qatar. Possible penalties for cannabis in Qatar. Qatar has a zero-tolerance policy for drugs, and cannabis is no exception. Qatar has no medical marijuana program, and is not expected to develop one in the coming years.
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More New York Cannabis Program Litigation: First Amendment Challenge to Third-Party Website Rules
Canna Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
. (“Leafly”) against the New York State Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) and New York State Cannabis Control Board (the “Cannabis Control Board”). The petitioners, including Leafly, Stage One Cannabis, LLC (“Stage One Dispensary”), and Rosanna St. .
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Cannabis laws in France
The Cannigma
JUNE 1, 2021
While France has long been said to have the highest number of cannabis users per capita in Europe, it has long lagged behind its western Europe neighbors when it comes to tolerance of the plant. Marijuana is not legal in France, and the country is seen as having some of the strictest cannabis policies in western Europe. Shutterstock.
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Cannabis laws in Kansas
The Cannigma
AUGUST 24, 2022
Both medical and adult-use cannabis are illegal in Kansas, and possession of any amount of cannabis is considered a class B misdemeanor. Kansas cannabis laws. Kansas is still a full prohibition state for cannabis, with harsh punishments for possession, growing, and intent to sell. Cannabis in Kansas.
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Montana Moots Halving Budget For Administering Recreational Cannabis Program
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
The Billings Gazette reports Proposed funding to allow the state to administer the recreational cannabis program approved by Montana voters… Read More. The post Montana Moots Halving Budget For Administering Recreational Cannabis Program first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.
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Group to begin work on Alabama’s new medical cannabis program
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 12, 2021
The 14 people who will oversee Alabama’s new medical marijuana program will gather for the first time Thursday. The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, created by legislation that passed in May, will meet at 1 p.m. The panel faces several deadlines to set up the rules to launch what will be a fully intrastate program.
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Navigating Medical Marijuana Laws: A Guide to Cannabis Legislation in Philadelphia
MMJ Recs
FEBRUARY 3, 2024
In recent years, the landscape of medical marijuana laws has evolved, presenting new opportunities and challenges for patients, healthcare providers, and industry stakeholders. These laws outline the parameters for the cultivation, distribution, and use of medical cannabis within the city.
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Cannabis laws in Idaho
The Cannigma
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Both medical and adult-use cannabis are illegal in Idaho. Idaho has strict laws against cannabis, despite being surrounded by legal states. State lawmakers have tried numerous times to make it harder to legalize cannabis while advocates have tried numerous times since 2012 to legalize the plant. Idaho cannabis laws.
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Cannabis laws in Ghana
The Cannigma
MAY 1, 2023
It is also home to a growing cannabis industry that has been the subject of intense debate and legal scrutiny in recent years. Let’s take a closer look at the current state of cannabis laws in Ghana. No, cannabis is not legal in Ghana. What are the penalties for cannabis offenses in Ghana? Is weed legal in Ghana?
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Cannabis laws in Romania
The Cannigma
DECEMBER 4, 2022
Recreational cannabis is illegal in Romania. The country technically legalized medical cannabis with less than 0.2% THC in 2013 but did not establish a national program. Another draft law was introduced in 2019 to expand the program; as of 2022, it was still in draft in a chamber of government. Possible penalties.
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