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Medical Cannabis Patients and Adult-Use Consumers Won Big on Election Night: But What Does This Really Mean for Patients

Americans for Safe Access

While many 2020 general election results remain a mystery until all votes are counted, voters were clear in expressing their support for all five statewide cannabis ballot initiatives offered this cycle. This continues a trend from 2016, when eight out of nine statewide cannabis ballot initiatives were successful.

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Cannabis Was on the Ballot in Five States - But What Do these Results Really Mean for Patients?

Americans for Safe Access

Prior to the election, there were 19 states that allowed both recreational adult use and medical cannabis, 29 allowing medical cannabis only, and 2 states with a total prohibition on cannabis. While these ballot measures did not focus on medical cannabis patients, there are still ways in which patients may be impacted.

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Congressional Action for Veteran Medical Cannabis Patients

Americans for Safe Access

In the wake of the election many patients have questions about the priorities of the incoming Congress. million cannabis patients across the country are stuck under conflicting federal and state cannabis policy, with veterans comprising the largest contingent of them.

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Congressional Action for Veteran Medical Cannabis Patients

Americans for Safe Access

In the wake of the election many patients have questions about the priorities of the incoming Congress. million cannabis patients across the country are stuck under conflicting federal and state cannabis policy, with veterans comprising the largest contingent of them.

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The Florida Primary Election and Cannabis

Canna Law Blog

The Florida primary election is approaching, meaning it’s time for voters to learn about candidates. Here is what some of those vying for statewide office have to say about cannabis. The two leading Democratic candidates in the Florida gubernatorial primary support cannabis reform.

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Florida: State Lawmakers Vote to Restore Patients’ Right To Smoke Medical Cannabis

NORML

On March 13, members of the Florida state House of Representatives voted 101 to 11 to approve legislation (Senate Bill 182) to re-legalize the inhalation of herbal cannabis formulations for medical purposes. By contrast, newly elected Gov. Under this proposal, patients would be permitted to possess up to four ounces of herbal cannabis.

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And the Winner of the 2020 Election Is…Weed!

The Blunt Truth

While the votes continue to be tallied in the Presidential election, one thing is certain – it was a BIG night for cannabis in America with five new states approving ballot measures to allow for legalized marijuana. Patients can also possess up to 2.5 See Section 36-2851(2). ounces of medical marijuana at one time.