Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 23, 2022

April 23, 2022 – SACRAMENTO – Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco)’s Senate Bill 1186 , which restores voter-created access to medicinal cannabis across the state by requiring cities to provide patients access to purchase medicinal cannabis by delivery, passed the Senate Governance and Finance Committee by a vote of 4-1.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

Qualifying patients and providers are exempt from the general and local sales and use taxes on the sale of cannabis products compliant with the Department of Health (“DOH”) but have continued to be subject to the 37% excise tax, until now. The bill now waits for signatures and executive action to become law.

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! North Dakota’s first medical cannabis dispensary opened its doors last week in Fargo; and registered out-of-state medical cannabis patients will now be able to access their medicine while visiting Hawaii. AL resident? AR resident?

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed legislation into law to restore patients’ right to smoke medical cannabis. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation. California. CT resident?

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

By the end of 2018 there were almost 60,000 patients, and nearly $100 million had been taken in the first year of sales. It is projected that there will soon be over 200,000 registered medical marijuana patients in Maryland. LaPrade Medical Marijuana Commission legislation. Severe or chronic pain. Let’s dive in!

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Puff Puff Post

JUNE 5, 2019

For most cultures, the use of cannabis as a medicine can be traced back to thousands of years ago. The Canadian government paid less attention to cannabis having medicinal properties, and added it to a list of restricted drugs under the Opium and Narcotic act in 1923. Legalization of medical use. Legalization of recreational use.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 13, 2023

For patients seeking access to this valuable form of treatment, it’s essential to understand the complex web of regulations, legal requirements, and rights surrounding medical marijuana in the Golden State. These conditions encompass a range of ailments, including cancer, HIV/AIDS, glaucoma, and chronic pain.

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TheAnswerPage

JANUARY 11, 2022

Are you able to answer your patients’ medical marijuana questions? Also, a recent systematic review of healthcare professionals’ “cannabis knowledge” reported “there was a unanimous lack of self-perceived knowledge surrounding all aspects of medicinal cannabis” (2). million medical marijuana patients nationwide.

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NORML

MAY 12, 2020

When those very medications led to liver failure in 2017, triggering chronic pain and other MS symptoms, she was forced to retire from teaching. A friend suggested Tamara try CBD oil for her pain, and it gave her relief like nothing else had. It concerned her that even as a registered patient, she could still be arrested.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 2, 2023

California has been a trailblazer in the realm of medical marijuana, offering patients access to a variety of treatment options. Patients must first schedule an appointment with a licensed medical professional who can evaluate their medical history and condition. In 1996, the state became the first in the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

In May 2014, Barnaby Joyce spoke out in support of legalising cannabis medicine: a campaign fronted by a young patient named Dan Haslam. And two years later, the Nationals MP helped open the nation’s first medicinal cannabis farm in memory of Dan, who’d lost his battle with cancer. “That is not the truth.”

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

AUGUST 24, 2018

The above quote is directly from the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, recognizing cannabis’ history as being used as a form of medicine for over 5,000 years. For many, including the people of Arizona, it is recognized as substance with medicinal value that can ease a wide range of symptoms, including pain. Severe and chronic pain.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

Cannabis was commonly utilized in various medicinal preparations and tinctures, and it was listed in the US Pharmacopeia until the early 20th century. The 1996 passage of Proposition 215 in California marked a turning point, making it the first state to legalize medical marijuana, sparking a wave of legislative reforms across the country.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 20, 2022

Because of the push towards easier access to alternative medicines, MMJ has been slowly growing into a beneficial and profitable industry. Back in 1978, lawmakers in Louisiana enacted legislation for the therapeutic use of marijuana products. If you’re in the Pelican State, read on to learn all you need to know about MMJ in Louisiana.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 15, 2023

In particular, we must finally fairly legalize cannabis-based medicines for all those who need them, with appropriate scientific research and controlled Ukrainian production.” The president’s cabinet drafted cannabis reform legislation, awaiting Parliament approval. ” Russia, of course, very much dislikes this idea.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 31, 2021

MEDICINAL CANNABIS WILL BE LEGALIZED FOR PATIENTS TO WIN A PAIN-FREE DAY. The greatest achievement in the opinion of the President of the National Assembly, Crispiano Adames, “is the relief that patients will have because they deserve it.” By Welcome Mojica / Photos Johanna González / Erick Santos.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 28, 2022

California Senate Committee gave the green light to a bill that restores voter-created access to medicinal cannabis by requiring cities to provide patients access to purchase medicinal cannabis via delivery. It only prevents jurisdictions from prohibiting medicinal cannabis delivery. Benzinga reports. Source: [link].

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 7, 2023

To help out, we’ve compiled this awesome list of every Ohio dispensary that MMJ patients need to know. In addition, however, it’s important to inform yourself about the legislation surrounding MMJ use in Ohio, such as how to transport your MMJ to and from the dispensary, and where you are permitted to use your MMJ in a legal way.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Common challenges that veterans face include chronic pain, PTSD, depression, insomnia, traumatic brain injury, broken bones, and musculoskeletal ailments. Although the VA cannot pay for medical cannabis prescriptions for veterans, they can confidentially discuss its use with their veteran patients if it’ll help their condition.

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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 evolution reflects not only a shift in societal attitudes toward MMJ, but also a recognition of the diverse needs of patients requiring medicinal intervention.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2021

The initial shipment is designated to be used by the Clinic in a pilot run in preparation for the previously announced study , based out of the United Kingdom, on the safety and efficacy of cannabis and hemp for the treatment of patients suffering from chronic pain. billion, servicing nearly 340,000 active patients.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Hemp Today have the latest on the Costa Rican legislation that’s stalled at the president’s desk. Costa Rica looks poised to ban the home growing of marijuana for medical patients but provisions proposed to govern industrial hemp will remain in place, according to changes requested by President Carlos Alvarado.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 31, 2023

West Virginia MMJ Program Launch The West launch of the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act, the state embarked on a path to provide much-needed relief to patients suffering from various medical conditions. This act has opened the doors to legal MMJ access for eligible patients, offering an alternative approach to managing their health.

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The Joint Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2018

New Zealand’s parliament on Tuesday passed legislation to legalize medical marijuana through its third and final vote. The legislation will now go through Royal Assent (a formality for a measure to become law), and will take effect the following day. These medicinal products will be available on prescription.

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MassRoots

JANUARY 22, 2019

D), signed the “ Virgin Islands Medical Cannabis Patient Care Act ” into law on Saturday, January 12, 2019. “I I have approved the Virgin Islands Medicinal Cannabis Care Act because it is a step in the right direction toward assisting Virgin Islanders suffering from autoimmune and other debilitating medical conditions,” Gov. “I

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Virginia, once known for its conservative stance on cannabis, has made significant strides in embracing the medicinal properties of this plant. The establishment of medical marijuana dispensaries in Virginia represents a progressive approach to healthcare, offering patients alternative treatment options for various medical conditions.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

The medicinal use of cannabis in the Texas Compassionate Use Act (the “Act”, 2015), provides for the medical sale and use of cannabis for individuals with specific defined illnesses. x] Texas Legislature Online – [link] [xi] The Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston, Texas Legislative Issues 2023 – Marijuana , p.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2019

On May 13th New Jersey’s Department of Health (“DOH”) amended it Medicinal Marijuana Program Rules, N.J.A.C. Phil Murphy’s Executive Order #6 tasking the DOH with reviewing all Medicinal Marijuana Program (“Program”) aspects to expand access and eliminate bureaucratic barriers. 24:6I-1, Et.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In recent years, New York has emerged as a progressive state in terms of medical marijuana legislation. While the state has made significant strides in cannabis legislation, there are still regulations in place to govern its use. Prices at New York dispensaries vary, and patients should be prepared for the associated costs.

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MMJ Recs

AUGUST 7, 2019

This is no more evident than in the great state of Oklahoma, which is quickly becoming one of the more progressive states in the world of MMJ legislation. Furthermore, the increase of Oklahoma MMJ patients meant additional legislation needed to be passed. The number of MMJ patients in Oklahoma is steadily growing.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 6, 2021

Forcing patients to purchase more. Doing so, Pollara wrote, would effectively force a 50% to 150% tax on patients. It is also the one which produces the most and strongest medicinal effects for patients. Patients will feel the effects of THC caps almost immediately,” Pollara added. The math is pretty simple.

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Veriheal

MAY 17, 2021

Many of them even offer the ability for visiting medical cannabis patients from other states to participate in their programs. Theodore happens to also be an addiction expert who refuses to provide treatment to patients that choose to consume cannabis as he believes it interferes with the treatment of other addictions.

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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. You will find that the requirements for becoming a legal medical cannabis patient vary from state to state, especially with regard to qualifying conditions. Check it out here.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 27, 2022

Legislators in New York and Washington state recently introduced bills to legalize psilocybin services. While Washington’s proposed legislation tracks Oregon’s “adult use” model, New York follows a “medicinal” model. New York: the “Medicinal” Approach. By Brett Mulligan.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JUNE 27, 2021

Big Pharma’s relationship with marijuana has consistently been to be a leading obstacle in the way of cannabis legislation change. Cannabis as an Alternative Medicine. Medical cannabis can be used for a multitude of different reasons in patients: Chronic pain. Nerve pain. Muscle relaxer. Anxiety reducer.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 9, 2021

Nearly two-thirds of Texas medical cannabis users said that weed helped them quit using opioids, benzodiazepines, and other prescription medicines, a new survey reports. From August 11th to October 6th, 2020, researchers asked Texas residents who were using cannabis medicinally to answer an anonymous online survey. percent THC content.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Public discourse became more nuanced, with patients and advocacy groups championing the cause of medical marijuana as a legitimate and effective treatment option. Studies have shown the efficacy of medical cannabis in treating conditions such as chronic pain, epilepsy, and certain mental health disorders.

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