MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

In this blog, we’re discussing the past, present, and future of Iowa medical marijuana laws — exploring its history, laws, regulations, patient access, and the evolving role it plays in the state’s healthcare system. For decades, cannabis was strictly prohibited for both medical and recreational use.

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NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (R) signed legislation into law that would strengthen and clarify medical cannabis patient protections. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation. CA resident? HI resident?

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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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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2020

In Indianapolis on January 29, a quiet, eager audience of nurses give their rapt attention to Jason Straw as he takes center stage at the 2020 ISNA Policy Conference. ISNA 2020 POLICY CONFERENCE AGENDA, Jason Straw- Cannabis Policy. ISNA 2020 POLICY CONFERENCE AGENDA, Jason Straw- Cannabis Policy. PURPOSE : .

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

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. Conversely, some states opted for more conservative medical-only programs, tightly regulating patient access and product availability.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

May 25, 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 with a unanimous bipartisan vote. 20210SB1186_96.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

This conflict between state and federal laws limits treatment options and federal employment opportunities, particularly impacting veterans who comprise approximately one-third of the federal workforce and whose medical cannabis use to treat chronic pain and PTSD has been found to be double the rate of the general public.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 15, 2023

He told Ukrainian’s Parliament : “All the world’s best practices, all the most effective policies, all the solutions, no matter how difficult or unusual they may seem to us, must be applied in Ukraine so that you Ukrainians, all of our citizens, do not have to endure the pain, stress, and trauma of war.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 9, 2024

Legislative Efforts: There have been ongoing efforts at the federal level to expand veterans’ access to medical marijuana. Advocates continue to push for policy changes that would ensure veterans have the same access to medical marijuana as other patients.

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United Patients Group

JANUARY 15, 2023

It is non-psychoactive and can be used to treat a wide range of ailments, from chronic pain to anxiety. This legislation is in force in 37 states as well as the District of Columbia. If you are looking for ​​ cannabis-friendly doctors , turn to United Patients Group. Depression. Inflammation. Book a consultation today.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Nonetheless, with the increasing legalization of medical cannabis, many veterans and interest groups have asked the government to change its policies. Common challenges that veterans face include chronic pain, PTSD, depression, insomnia, traumatic brain injury, broken bones, and musculoskeletal ailments. Yes, it has.

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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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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. Here’s how Pollara explained it: .

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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 Any patient suffering from one of the qualifying medical conditions will be eligible to receive a recommendation for medical cannabis from a licensed physician. Approved patients will be issued registration cards.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

In recent years, most major cities in Texas have launched programs and adopted policies that reduce, or even eliminate, penalties for the possession of cannabis. [ii] x] Texas Legislature Online – [link] [xi] The Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston, Texas Legislative Issues 2023 – Marijuana , p. 1805, 88th Leg.,

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SMPL

JUNE 16, 2020

John Bel Edwards signed a bill ( HB 819 ) that will allow doctors to recommend medical cannabis for any medical condition the physician “considers debilitating to an individual patient” that the physician is qualified to treat. Considering reaching out to your state legislators about other marijuana policy reforms you care about.

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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. Practitioners would need a new psilocybin-license before they could certify patients for treatment.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 24, 2020

Governors and legislative leaders urged to preserve and ensure cannabis access amid social distancing. In a separate letter, the Marijuana Policy Project and other organizations recommend that similar measures should be implemented in states that also have adult-use cannabis laws. Mar 20, 2020. Washington, D.C. —

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 9, 2021

Last year, researchers from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy undertook a new study in order to “gain insight into the needs and experiences” of the state’s medical pot users. This law allows a limited number of patients to use CBD-based medicine with no more than 0.5 percent THC content. View original article.

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SpeedWeed

JANUARY 20, 2019

Albert Bryan on Thursday signed the Virgin Islands Medical Cannabis Patient Care Act, allowing residents to consume and possess marijuana for therapeutic purposes, reports the Marijuana Moment. This new law offers the prospect of relief for countless patients, and it will do so for generations to come.” “We applaud Gov.

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Weedistry

DECEMBER 29, 2018

There are now over 150,000 patients licensed to use medical marijuana in the state of Florida. I previously worked as an emergency room doctor and have witnessed firsthand how helpful this drug can be for patients struggling with chronic pain and a myriad of symptoms. Two years later — where are we now?

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Medical cannabis patient enrollment is on the rise in South Dakota, and what better way to stay on top of things than by introducing a cloud-based platform? cloudPWR and Accela accomplished this task in accordance with designated legislation deadlines. Patients were given the go-ahead to register for medical cannabis cards on Nov.

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Puff Puff Post

MARCH 2, 2020

. · Domestic quotas represent a further milestone in the Company’s stated timeline to bring the first medical cannabis products to market in Colombia, targeting patients with two priority conditions; chronic pain and nausea associated with chemotherapy. SOURCE Khiron Life Sciences Corp.

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LifeCannMD

MAY 11, 2022

So how has it come to be that Florida physicians are able to give patients that qualify a “recommendation” for Medical Marijuana? . Two years later, in 2016, State Bill 307 opened up access to full-strength MMJ to patients who were determined by two separate doctors to be terminally ill and have less than a year to live.

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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. Medical cannabis can be used for a multitude of different reasons in patients: Chronic pain. Nerve pain. Cannabis policy reform has been long impending in the United States.

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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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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! 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. It now awaits consideration by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 18, 2022

Strong patient growth – up from 30,000 active patients in 2020 to 45,000 in early 2021. Record-breaking rise in medicinal cannabis patients. Active patient numbers in Australia are forecast to grow to 75,000 by the end of 2021. There were 30,000 patients in 2020. chronic pain. inflammation.

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Puff Puff Post

MARCH 2, 2020

. · Domestic quotas represent a further milestone in the Company’s stated timeline to bring the first medical cannabis products to market in Colombia, targeting patients with two priority conditions; chronic pain and nausea associated with chemotherapy. SOURCE Khiron Life Sciences Corp.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 3, 2022

Despite the excellent medical care available in Ohio, many patients are still in agony and looking for relief. Many qualified physicians have demonstrated that medical marijuana can be safely utilized to treat patients when used under strict supervision. These are: Chronic pain. What are the Medical Marijuana Policies?

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

MARCH 25, 2020

By that time, however, the Department of Public Health had only granted 650 registry identification cards to patients, well below anticipated participation levels. By this time, the State had roughly 2,800 patients, still far below expectations. At that point, Illinois had roughly 3,300 patients. By contrast, there are 18.4

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2019

First and foremost, I’ll highlight the patient perspective, patients like myself who are legally registered State of Florida Medical Marijuana active ID cardholders. I am a medical patient in Florida’s Medical Marijuana Use Registry due my qualifying condition: a 2010 diagnosis of aggressive Multiple Sclerosis.

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MMJ Recs

JUNE 21, 2020

The Sooner State has a liberal open-carry policy, allowing its citizens to openly carry many types of firearms without a license. The state has more dispensaries and MMJ patients per head of capita than any other part of the country. With so many gun owners and MMJ patients in Oklahoma, “Can gun owners apply for MMJ cards?”

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SpeedWeed

MAY 17, 2021

Martin’s cannabis use is completely legal under state law, though – he is a state-certified medical marijuana patient who has been using cannabis to treat chronic back pain and PTSD. Like many other people suffering from chronic pain, Martin was eventually able to replace his opioid use with medical marijuana.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Federally, legislation has been proposed to allow research into psychedelic drugs, alongside calls for decriminalization. The closest we may get to “legalization” will be in proposals such as Oregon’s Measure 34, which goes beyond mere decriminalization to create a state-sanctioned “patient and caregiver” framework.

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