Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Decriminalization occurred last year in Denver, Oakland and Santa Cruz, and that was just a start: nearly 100 other cities are looking at decriminalizing psychedelics. Federally, legislation has been proposed to allow research into psychedelic drugs, alongside calls for decriminalization.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of expanded decriminalization.

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Veriheal

MAY 15, 2023

North Dakota legislation has also shot down bills decriminalizing marijuana for several years. Hospice programs are primarily funded by Medicare, which causes issues for clinicians who work in the hospice setting and want to provide medical marijuana. In 2016, North Dakota voters approved a medical cannabis ballot. Doug Burgum (R).

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 5, 2019

New Jersey is talking about decriminalizing marijuana. Now, Governor Phil Murphy is pushing for statewide decriminalization , as a stop-gap measure. Chronic pain and age-related macular degeneration are on the list. There’s lots of news to cover this week, so let’s jump right in.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Across the country, more and more states are decriminalizing and outright legalizing marijuana, and meanwhile CBD, an extract of industrial hemp plants, a legal cousin to marijuana, has emerged as an effective treatment for everything from chronic pain to anxiety and sleep disorders. .

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The medical cannabis program in the U.K. Individuals in the country with conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, depression, insomnia, ADHD, multiple sclerosis, anxiety, chronic pain, and epilepsy have embraced the option of medical cannabis. The Number of U.K. MMJ Patients Is on the Rise. is thriving.

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Veriheal

MAY 7, 2021

Maine proposed a bill that would legalize psilocybin therapy and another bill that decriminalizes all other illicit drugs. The state of Texas is exploring expansion for its severely limited medical cannabis program, and New York wants to prepare students and professionals for the cannabis industry. Video Transcript. Next in news, .

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Patients are getting a whole new lease on life thanks to MMJ treatment, which is extremely effective in pain management and symptom reduction. Several countries have sensible, liberal MMJ programs that their citizens can avail of. But a full medical marijuana program is yet to be legalized and implemented in the country.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 9, 2021

Eighty percent of all respondents said they were using weed to help with chronic pain, and 52 percent of veteran respondents said they used it for PTSD. . For example, 18 percent of patients suffering from neuropathy said they used illicit pot to treat their pain, even though this condition is covered under the state’s MMJ program. .

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CannaMD

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Need Advice About Florida’s Medical Marijuana Program? Whether you suffer from chronic pain , depression , PTSD , or a number of other qualifying conditions , medical marijuana could be the treatment that finally works – especially if you’re trying to reduce reliance on opioids or other prescription medications.

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SMPL

JUNE 16, 2020

HB 819 also adds several qualifying conditions, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS, traumatic brain injury, and chronic pain associated with sickle cell anemia or fibromyalgia. You can also reach out to urge your lawmakers to support decriminalization or legalization of cannabis.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 5, 2021

Last week was eventful for cannabis reform in Texas, as the House of Representatives approved three legislative proposals, which would expand the state’s medical cannabis program, reduce penalties for concentrates and decriminalize possession. 1535 would also raise the THC limit in medical cannabis from 0.5%

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SpeedWeed

MAY 4, 2021

Last week was eventful for cannabis reform in Texas, as the House of Representatives approved three legislative proposals, which would expand the state’s medical cannabis program, reduce penalties for concentrates and decriminalize possession. 1535 would also raise the THC limit in medical cannabis from 0.5%

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The program debuted as “the only four-year degree program of its kind to combine experimental horticulture and advanced analytical chemistry with an optional entrepreneurial track,” said NMU’s News Director Kristi Evans. It focuses on a business-first approach to initiatives on decriminalization and legalization.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 6, 2021

Principal Chief Richard Sneed, who was first elected as vice chairman of the The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in 2015, cites medical marijuana as vital for treating cancer and chronic pain. . Passing this ordinance is just the first step, but we are excited to begin building this program. Courtesy of Shutterstock.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 5, 2020

The Medical Marijuana Dispensary Program of Hawaii was created in order to get medical cannabis consumers to register for consuming the plant. The program requires cannabis patients to have a licensed physician to certify that the individual would benefit from medical cannabis before they can register for it.

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Veriheal

MAY 20, 2021

HB 3703 officially became effective on June 14th of 2019, expanding the compassionate use program to include seizure disorders, spasticity, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, terminal cancer, multiple sclerosis, autism, as well as incurable neurodegenerative disease. In 2019 the law was updated thanks to HB 3703. But that’s not all!

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

As physician Larry A Bedard so eloquently put it , the practice of denying MMJ patients medication is “…irresponsible and unethical” since there is “conclusive scientific evidence that cannabis is a safe and effective treatment for chronic pain”. President Biden has previously stated that he supports the decriminalization of cannabis.

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MMJ Recs

JUNE 5, 2021

When New York decriminalized cannabis in 2019, it opened the doors for many people with various health conditions to use medical marijuana to treat their ailments. Since then, both recreational and medical cannabis have been legalized in the state. How can I get a medical card in New York?

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NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

Meanwhile, a decriminalization bill was defeated in the Virginia House this week. Legislation is pending, House Bill 1540, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2019

Perhaps more important for economic considerations in the northeast, the State of New York decriminalized marijuana in July. Governor Murphy has been more successful in expanding New Jersey’s medical marijuana program through executive action. New York Decriminalization Bill Signed Into Law.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 30, 2021

Later this week, the House will debate a decriminalization bill that would reduce the penalty for possession of up to one ounce of pot to a Class C misdemeanor, which carries a fine, but no risk of prison time. Lawmakers are also working on separate proposals to update the state’s highly limited medical marijuana program.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

While the country has a limited medical cannabis program in place, the Emerald Isle still lags behind many countries in Europe when it comes to cannabis legalization. The conservative approach can also be seen in the country’s medical cannabis program, which is one of the more restrictive in Europe.

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 96, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. Legislation is pending, House Bill 1383, that would decriminalize certain marijuana possession offenses. AL resident? GA resident? HI resident? MO resident?

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

While the country has a limited medical cannabis program in place, the Emerald Isle still lags behind many countries in Europe when it comes to cannabis legalization. The conservative approach can also be seen in the country’s medical cannabis program, which is one of the more restrictive in europe.

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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2021

However, the number of states that will authorize qualified patients from out-of-state medical marijuana programs is still relatively small. . That doesn’t mean you can’t access a green state’s medical marijuana programs, though. Let’s take a look at which US states that have a reciprocity program for guests that are cannabis patients.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 29, 2019

However, the Lone Star State could make significant progress toward expanding the Compassionate Use Program and putting medical treatment choices for certain medical conditions into the hands of medical providers and patients rather than politicians. 63 would decriminalize possession of less than one ounce of marijuana. 1365 – Sen.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 5, 2021

It was officially decriminalized in 2019 , and as of March 2021, has become legal for adult recreational use as well as medical use. This is usually a quick process where you and the physician will discuss the NY MMJ program and your medical history. This allowed NY residents who needed MMJ to access it safely, within limitations.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Also this week Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) introduced legislation, The Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act, to expand and facilitate medical cannabis access to military veterans suffering from chronic pain, PTSD, and other serious medical conditions. The bill now goes to the Rules Committee.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 9, 2021

Not only are more and more jurisdictions decriminalizing the use of psychedelics for recreational purposes, but it appears that psychedelic substances are the new horizon for the treatment of severe psychological disorders and other ailments. Published Via JD Supra. The state of the law on psychedelic substances is in flux.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 11, 2020

Medical marijuana is bringing life-enhancing symptom relief to people who suffer from a wide variety of medical conditions, including insomnia, anxiety, migraines, chronic pain, muscle spasms, cancer symptoms , and glaucoma. In 1973, states began to tentatively decriminalize the use of marijuana while maintaining its illegal status.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

And Steelton Borough, Pennsylvania passed an ordinance to decriminalize up to 30 grams of cannabis possession. Senate Bill 34 would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. CA resident?

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 6, 2021

Many will be priced out of what patients already complain is a too expensive medical marijuana program, instead seeking out the black market.”. nikkifried says “Our lawmakers should be improving our marijuana program, working on decriminalization, and moving towards legalization for adult use.”

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 7, 2019

A bill to legalize medical marijuana in Kentucky won initial committee approval Wednesday night after lawmakers heard emotional testimony from people battling chronic pain and debilitating medical conditions. Decriminalization Legislation Introduced in Texas. Jason Nemes, a leading sponsor of the bill. We have enough days.

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NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

At a more local level, the Cocoa Beach, Florida city council voted 3-2 in favor of a proposal to decriminalize up to 20 grams of cannabis possession. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. Members of Minnesota’s Senate Judiciary Committee defeated a legalization bill this week. AR resident?

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Puff Puff Post

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Sheida Assar said she was expelled from GateWay Community College in Phoenix last month for violating the school’s drug policy after she tested positive for marijuana, which she uses to treat chronic pain from polycystic ovary syndrome. She has a state medical marijuana card to take the drug for several conditions.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Governor Jim Justice (R) of West Virginia signed legislation into law that allows financial institutions to provide banking services related to the state’s medical marijuana program. Late last week, the North Dakota State Senate overwhelmingly passed a measure to expand the state’s medical marijuana program. California.

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