MedicalJane

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Introduced in July 2014, New York’s medical marijuana program has been a work in progress from the get-go. The state recently announced an expansion to its program that is beginning to open the door to improved patient access. These changes included adding chronic pain and PTSD to its list of qualifying medical conditions.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 3, 2024

Arkansas has emerged as one of the states at the forefront of medical marijuana legalization. With its program in full swing, thousands of patients across the state are benefiting from access to this alternative form of treatment.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Conditions range from cancer, HIV/AIDS, and chronic pain to PTSD and more. Qualifying Conditions for MMJ in Oklahoma: Oklahoma’s medical marijuana program recognizes a range of qualifying conditions, including cancer, chronic pain, PTSD, and more. Featured image by Raychel Sanner on Pexels.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

Insider Tips for Ohio Medical Marijuana Dispensary Visits Join loyalty programs and follow dispensaries on social media platforms to access exclusive promotions and discounts. A: Qualifying medical conditions in Ohio include cancer, PTSD, chronic pain, epilepsy, and more.

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Otherside Farms

JANUARY 3, 2023

While this is true, it is also important to mention that medical marijuana is not a strong enough painkiller to numb severe pain associated with injuries or even surgeries. Instead, it has proven useful in alleviating chronic pains associated with different ailments and old age. Chronic pain. HIV and AIDS.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

These legal guidelines/laws related to cannabis continue to be enacted, repealed, and debated in the Texas Legislature today, evidencing strong public sentiment for more accepted, legally permissible uses of cannabis and cannabis products. iv] Texas State Law Library – Cannabis and the Law – [link]. [v] 1805, 88th Leg.,

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MassRoots

MARCH 7, 2019

House Bill 136 was overwhelmingly approved in a vote of 16 to one after committee members heard from constituents who suffer from health problems such as epilepsy and chronic pain. I am viewed as a criminal in the state I love,” Crawford said during his testimony. Onge (R-Fort Wright), and Charles Booker (D-Louisville).

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Veriheal

MAY 17, 2021

There are 36 states in the United States that have chosen the legalization of medical cannabis for residents of their states. Many of them even offer the ability for visiting medical cannabis patients from other states to participate in their programs. ” State Doctors Oppose Legalization in Alabama.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 24, 2019

The State of Illinois would fare much better as it begins by “ramping up” the medical cannabis program it has horribly neglected for the past several years…how about for a start. An online petition asking Rauner to drop his opposition to chronic pain attracted 4,600 signatures. 2] – Source https :// www. chicagotribune.

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

First, you need to qualify for medical marijuana use by having a diagnosed debilitating medical condition recognized by the state. Common qualifying conditions include cancer, HIV/AIDS, chronic pain, and epilepsy, among others (see below for a full list). spasms associated with multiple sclerosis) Seizures (e.g.,

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MassRoots

MARCH 14, 2019

The first medical cannabis product manufacturing license was just awarded in Ohio, giving patients in the program a reason to celebrate. While the medical cannabis retail program has been active in Ohio since January of this year, the only product available for purchase so far has been dried cannabis flower. Chronic Pain.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2022

While each state has its own unique workers’ compensation program, workers’ compensation generally requires employers to reimburse the reasonable medical expenses of employees who are injured at work. However, in such a case, the employer would also violate state law for refusing to reimburse the employee’s reasonable medical expenses.

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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. Officials suspended him without pay and forced him to enter a substance abuse treatment program. ” . .

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 22, 2019

On Thursday, the United States House of Representatives voted 267-165 to prohibit the United States Department of Justice from using appropriated funds to interfere with state-legal cannabis programs. Unless and until that happens, however, adult use programs remain at risk. The Rohrabacher-Farr Amendment (a.k.a.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

The OMMA administers the state’s medical marijuana program. The OMMA makes sure that it runs all its programs by the state law regulations as a subsidiary of the Oklahoma Department of Health. The program run by OMMA has licensed over 2,000 dispensaries across the state.

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PrestoDoctor

MAY 30, 2023

State Variations and Exceptions It’s essential to note that state laws regarding medical marijuana can vary significantly. While some states may provide certain exemptions or protections for medical marijuana users, these provisions may not extend to safety-sensitive positions regulated by federal entities like the DOT.

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PrestoDoctor

MAY 30, 2023

State Variations and Exceptions It’s essential to note that state laws regarding medical marijuana can vary significantly. While some states may provide certain exemptions or protections for medical marijuana users, these provisions may not extend to safety-sensitive positions regulated by federal entities like the DOT.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 2, 2023

With an extensive network of medical marijuana dispensaries, along with well-defined regulations and procedures, the Golden State continues to lead the way in providing relief to those in need. In 1996, the state became the first in the U.S. to legalize medical marijuana with the passing of Proposition 215, the Compassionate Use Act.

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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2021

It may be tempting to drive across neighboring state lines with more cannabis-friendly laws. However, the number of states that will authorize qualified patients from out-of-state medical marijuana programs is still relatively small. . Which States Accept Out-of-State MMJ Cards? California.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Under existing state law, marijuana possession (of two pounds or less) carries a mandatory minimum sentence of four months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. Legislation is pending, House Bill 5442, to expand the pool of individuals eligible for medical cannabis by allowing physicians to recommend it to those with generalized chronic pain.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Combined with the three bills reported from the Appropriations Committee in August, the bills provide a 13 percent increase for non-defense discretionary programs and a 5 percent increase for defense programs. State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, 2022. Explanatory Statement. Bill Summary. Bill Summary.

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Veriheal

JUNE 23, 2022

While in MA, he utilized cannabis which was legal under state law, in order to find relief from chronic pain and PTSD. Upon being pulled over by the Pennsylvania law enforcement officer, the officer stated that he smelled the aroma of cannabis coming from the car.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2020

House Bill 330 adds chronic pain associated with fibromyalgia to the set of conditions qualifying a patient for treatment with medical marijuana. House Bill 2674 prohibits employers from terminating, disciplining, or refusing to hire an employee for state-lawful medical cannabis use off the job. MO resident?

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Maryland Medical Cannabis Regulations The Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) plays a central role in regulating all aspects of the state’s medical marijuana program. It’s important for patients and caregivers to familiarize themselves with these laws to ensure compliance and avoid legal issues.

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 9, 2019

New Mexico health officials on Thursday expanded the list of qualifying conditions for the state’s medical cannabis program to include opioid use disorder and several others, reports the Associated Press. Three states — New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania — have provisions specific to opioid use.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2022

This reimbursement question has divided the State Supreme Courts who have encountered it. They could also address the broader untenable tension between the federal prohibition on all marijuana and the majority of state governments that have approved the use of cannabis medically by addressing the schedule status of cannabis under the CSA.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 20, 2021

The Department of Health and Senior Services oversees Missouri’s MMJ program. They have given 192 dispensaries licenses to dispense medical marijuana to patients with a state MMJ card. State law allows licensed dispensaries to sell a variety of products, including: Flower. How Many Missouri Dispensaries Are There?

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Colorado blazed a trail with early legalization of MMJ, and by 2018 even more traditionally conservative states such as Oklahoma have legalized medicinal marijuana and implemented liberal MMJ programs. But the law on possession of MMJ buds is not uniform across all legal MMJ states.

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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.

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NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

The measure would prohibit employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. Legislation has been introduced in Oklahoma, Senate Bill 325, to restrict access to medical cannabis in the state. OK resident? AK resident? CT resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 20, 2019

For example, there is a growing body of evidence that marijuana is working for chronic pain. Whether or not the pharmaceutical industry can produce a substance they can call a drug that would be approved for a pain indication remains the question,” [xiv]. Westwood, and J. Kleignen, 2015. JAMA 313: 2456-2473; Hill, K. xv] [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 24, 2022

He suffered broken bones and underwent extensive hospitalization and rehabilitation, however he continued to suffer chronic pain from his injuries. The probationer would still need to abide by any marijuana-related state laws as well as all other conditions of their probation.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 28, 2019

Thirty-three states and the District of Columbia have enacted medical marijuana programs. Veterans suffer widespread health problems including chronic pain, traumatic brain injuries, and post-traumatic stress disorder at a rate higher than the general population. What is the VA’s Position of Medical Marijuana?

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MedicalJane

JUNE 29, 2018

There is no universal handbook for a medical cannabis program. You will find that the requirements for becoming a legal medical cannabis patient vary from state to state, especially with regard to qualifying conditions. State laws will set the guidelines for qualifying a practitioner.

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The Joint Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Hemp Plant State Laws. While hemp and CBD are legal on the federal level, state laws may have a thing or two to say about that. The specificities of the new Farm Bill may vary depending on the state guidelines. As the years go by, however, many locals demand a review of their local laws.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Thus, people living in states that have legalized some form of cannabis may use the products according to state law. Medical marijuana programs in most states require citizens to obtain medical cards to qualify for legal cannabis prescriptions. Marijuana can soothe anxiety and help manage chronic pain.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Products ranging from buds, oils, and tinctures are increasingly being used medicinally to treat chronic pain, cancer, terminal illness, and some stress-related mental disorders. Recreational use is becoming legal in a growing number of states. . Thirty-three states have enacted some type of medical marijuana program.

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