Changes coming to medical marijuana bill
Medical Marijuana Program Connection
MARCH 21, 2023
Governor Tate Reeves will see more changes to the medical marijuana law this year. This comes after the legislation set. Read More
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Medical Marijuana Program Connection
MARCH 21, 2023
Governor Tate Reeves will see more changes to the medical marijuana law this year. This comes after the legislation set. Read More
NORML
MARCH 5, 2020
Broad changes to marijuana laws swept through the 2020 Virginia General Assembly. Today, the legislature approved HB 972 to decriminalize marijuana possession. The companion bill, SB2 , is still pending in House of Delegates. The prohibition on marijuana has clearly failed, and impacts nearly 30,000 Virginians per year.
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Veriheal
MARCH 14, 2024
Washington State legislators recently voted to eliminate the 37% excise taxes on cannabis products for medical marijuana patients, a move that will save those with medical cards hundreds to thousands of dollars a year. The bill in question, HB 1453 , was first introduced last year.
The Blunt Truth
JUNE 30, 2022
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Congress removed marijuana banking from the COMPETES Act. In other federal news, a House Appropriations committee passed a cannabis-friendly amendment to a DOJ funding bill. doj spending bill. safe banking.
Cannabis Chronicles
JUNE 2, 2019
Now your cannabis can come along, too. section, the Travel Security Administration clarified that Food and Drug Administration-approved hemp products like certain CBD medications are now allowed in both carry-on and checked bags. Marijuana Moment, a marijuana policy blog, first reported the update. Heading out of town?
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Louis on Monday signed a bill to decriminalize marijuana possession and cultivation for adults, a local reform that comes as efforts to legalize cannabis statewide in Missouri are also gaining momentum. Louis Mayor Signs Bill To Decriminalize Marijuana Possession And Cultivation. The mayor of St. Read more at MM.
NORML
AUGUST 19, 2019
The MORE Act, which was introduced to the US Congress last month, would completely decriminalize marijuana at the federal level. Previous federal reform bills have, traditionally, died on the Congressional floors before ever getting a vote. So, what’s taken Congress so damn long to make any changes? On July 23, Rep.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 27, 2021
Marijuana Moment reports. Another North Carolina Senate committee has approved a bill to legalize marijuana, getting the measure one step closer to the floor. This comes two days after the Judiciary Committee cleared the bill , which followed a meeting of the panel where members accepted changes.
LifeCannMD
JULY 28, 2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has recently signed a groundbreaking bill that brings convenience and flexibility to the state’s medical marijuana patients. The bill, known as HB-387 or “Medical Use of Marijuana,” allows the state’s 828,000 patients to use telehealth services for their doctor visits.
The Blunt Truth
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. It looks like marijuana banking will not be part of the NDAA. Lawmakers introduced a bill to require the FDA to regulate CBD. Medical cannabis could become part of veterans’ healthcare. marijuana banking.
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021
The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) in “Our Blueprint for Change” promises to develop a cannabis industry if elected to office on September 16. PLP-Our-Blueprint-for-Change-. Our cannabis laws are outdated, and as our society is changing, they, too, will change,” Minnis said. “A However, no such bill was ever introduced.
NORML
MARCH 7, 2019
Our archaic and outdated marijuana laws are turning everyday Americans into criminals. Every day, the economic and social impacts of marijuana prohibition are having devastating effects on communities across the country. But times have changed. Don Young (R-AK) as a cosponsor of the bill. Medical Reforms.
Veriheal
JANUARY 23, 2024
The state of Florida has been lagging behind many other states when it comes to recreational cannabis legalization, but that may finally be changing this year. If approved, adults over 21 can purchase up to an ounce of cannabis products at a time, with five grams of that amount allotted to marijuana concentrates.
NORML
JANUARY 11, 2019
As the first full week of the 116th Congress comes to a close, we have another new federal bill introduced by Rep. HR 420 (yes, you read that right): The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act would deschedule cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, thus permitting state governments to regulate these activities as they see fit.
The Blunt Truth
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Mississippi makes some progress towards legalizing medical marijuana. Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce an adult-use bill. Members of the Pennsylvania House introduced a cannabis legalization bill late last week.
NORML
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
SB1719 allows “registered agents” for those patients physically unable to pick up or receive delivery of their medical cannabis, like those in hospice, assisted living facilities, and those who rely on home healthcare providers. ” Other medical cannabis-related bills are still making their way through the legislature. .
Veriheal
AUGUST 5, 2022
Meanwhile, cannabis storefronts selling hemp-derived THC in other states are having to halt online orders in order to keep up with the volume of sales coming in. When floating on the sea of green, one must constantly be ready for change. ” The bill also restricts breastfeeding women from purchasing medical cannabis.
The Cannigma
JUNE 14, 2021
All that is about to change, thanks to a change at the DEA , which cultivators and industry experts say will be monumental for cannabis research, medical marijuana patients, and potentially the broader legal status of the plant itself. BRC) told The Cannigma this week. Junk’ cannabis ‘ill-suited for clinical trials’.
Veriheal
AUGUST 30, 2022
While Keystone State’s Medical Marijuana Program is booming with over 400 thousand active medical cannabis patients—Pennsylvania is primed to expand into an explosive adult-use market serving approximately 8.8 Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program. Senate Bill No. 1,779 approved practitioners.
Veriheal
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
Many cannabis-centered proposals have already been debated in the Legislature, with lawmakers going as far as to discuss the idea of allowing medical cannabis consumption or decriminalization to be voted on via referendum. Additionally, each signature would have needed to come from a registered voter.
The Blunt Truth
APRIL 15, 2021
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. The big news this week is that New Mexico legalized adult-use marijuana. Mississippi’s medical cannabis program faces a state Supreme Court challenge. That could be about to change. New mexico.
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 28, 2022
As more and more states revise their laws to decriminalize or legalize marijuana use (for medical and recreational purposes), and more and more cannabis businesses in those states begin operations, broadcasters have been looking to provide their advertising services to these new companies.
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
Marijuana Moment reports. Lawmakers sent a bill to the governor’s desk to set up a regulatory framework for hemp-derived CBD sales that also removes the ban on smokable hemp products, and they also approved a measure to require hospitals to permit medical marijuana use by certain patients. Read full article at .
Veriheal
MAY 29, 2023
Candidates of all ages can now apply to join the agency if they have abstained from marijuana for one year before applying. Recreational use refers to any sale, cultivation, or distribution of marijuana aside from personal use that is not aimed for income or profit. Cannabis is increasingly being legalized in many U.S.
The Cannigma
APRIL 24, 2022
Medical : no formal program Recreational : partially decriminalized. There is no medical program nor legal adult use market, but possession of 10 grams or less and consumption on private property is decriminalized. However, cannabis laws are changing. Is there a medical marijuana program in Belize?
The Blunt Truth
DECEMBER 29, 2023
For a state with the unofficial nickname of Tokelahoma (due to its wildly pervasive medical marijuana market), this was a surprise. Kentucky governor Andy Beshear (D) signed a medical cannabis legalization bill, which allows edibles and concentrates, but draws the line at smokable products. Was I right? Was I right?
MMJ Recs
AUGUST 30, 2021
In 2014, Governor Jay Nixon signed the Missouri Medical Marijuana Bill, making it possible for CBD to be used as medicine for seizures. In 2018, Amendment 2 was passed, making medical marijuana in the state completely legal. Is medical marijuana being sold in Missouri yet?
CannaMD
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
Current Florida medical marijuana patient? Either way, it’s important you stay up to date with Florida’s rapidly evolving legal landscape: Can you use medical marijuana at work? Do different states recognize Florida medical cards? What law legalized medical marijuana in Florida?
Veriheal
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
Mississippi approved cannabis for medical use. And in a first in the United States, South Dakota voters chose to legalize BOTH medical and recreational cannabis with the same vote. Though medical cannabis will officially legalize and be made available first, the state legislatures have done their part.
MMJ Recs
JULY 30, 2021
Medical marijuana has been legal in the state of Pennsylvania since April 6, 2016, with patients being able to access medical marijuana by 2018. When the laws were passed, many people were able to get the medical relief they needed for a variety of serious and chronic health conditions.
Veriheal
APRIL 14, 2023
The state offers both legal medical and adult-use recreational cannabis. Illinois legalized medical cannabis back in 2013. Lawmakers are currently working on passing a bill that would benefit cannabis consumers across the state and from other states. A proposed bill in Illinois, SB 125 , could end this draconian practice.
Veriheal
JANUARY 27, 2024
However, change is coming. More states in the US have legalized the use of cannabis for medical and recreational purposes. With the successful passage of the bill, there are many key benefits to the cannabis industry. These purchases have contributed to a large growth in the cannabis economy.
Canna Law Blog
MARCH 8, 2020
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 2018 Farm Bill ) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Expect big changes in the future. Today we turn to Pennsylvania.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 17, 2022
Legalization of medical and recreational marijuana use continues to spread across the United States despite the drug remaining a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law. Medical Marijuana Expands In the South. That is beginning to change. Tae Phillips Birmingham. Zagger New York.
The Blunt Truth
JUNE 11, 2020
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Our big news this week is that the American Bar Association asked the Small Business Administration to make marijuana-related companies eligible for relief funds. Iowa votes to reform its medical marijuana program.
Canna Law Blog
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
In this post, I’ll sketch out some considerations for FIs looking at banking marijuana-related businesses – or, as they are known in the common parlance, “MRBs”. Here is my shorthand: “ Direct Marijuana Business.” A business that grows, produces, processes, distributes or sells marijuana or marijuana products.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 21, 2022
There are now several pending Congressional Bills related to cannabis including decriminalization and rescheduling of the drug. Thirty-six states have some form of medical marijuana, 18 States, D.C. These continued changes in laws are impacting our courts and society. Here are a couple of photos of our set up.
CannaMD
AUGUST 8, 2020
It can be argued that a big part of CBD’s appeal comes from publicity. THC is responsible for marijuana’s psychoactive effects. In honor of National CBD Day, CannaMD wants to clear up some cannabinoid confusion once and for all. So sit back, relax – and if you can’t relax, grab some CBD! What is CBD?
Canna Law Blog
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Voters there wisely ushered in a complete change of culture and legal reform around adult use cannabis legalization that’s still felt to this day around the United States. It’s that special time again, when voters head to the polls to determine who will staff their local, state, and federal governments.
SpeedWeed
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
The Oklahoma House on Thursday approved extending the length of medical marijuana licenses granted to out-of-state residents. On a vote of 52-32, the House approved legislation to extend nonresident medical marijuana licenses from 30 days to two years. House Bill 2022 from Rep. Read more at The Oklahoman ].
Veriheal
NOVEMBER 11, 2023
According to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Schedule One drugs are “drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.” As such, VA healthcare providers cannot recommend medical cannabis or assist veterans in getting it. Is Medical Cannabis Legal? No, they can’t.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 27, 2019
Every state in the country has introduced a medical marijuana program for qualifying patients who have a recommendation from a physician. Some of the states when further – they decriminalized marijuana for recreational use and made it free to buy and consume for adults of the age of 21. AUTHOR: Liz S. ounces for 14 days.
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022
A little more than a decade ago, marijuana use was illegal in every state. Marijuana use is now fully legal in 18 states and the District of Columbia, and an additional 18 states allow use for medical reasons. Off-Duty Marijuana Use.
SpeedWeed
APRIL 30, 2021
Texas lawmakers recently advanced two drug reform bills , indicating that the Lone Star State may finally be ready to relax some of its extreme drug prohibition laws. . The state House of Representatives just approved a bill that would reduce the criminal penalties for anyone busted with pot concentrates. percent THC content or less.
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