NORML

JANUARY 24, 2019

Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA) and Clay Higgins (R-LA) and Senators Jon Tester (D-MT) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) have introduced legislation, HR 712 / S. With the opioid crisis raging across America, it is imperative to the health and safety of our veterans that we find alternative treatments for chronic pain and service-related injuries.”

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NORML

APRIL 30, 2019

A poll commissioned by the American Legion showed that more than 1 in 5 veterans self-reported using marijuana to alleviate a medical or physical condition. Seeking care is hard enough, and we should not make it even harder for our veterans. Join me in sending a message to Congress now in support of veterans healthcare rights.

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NORML

MARCH 12, 2020

On March 12th, the House Veterans Affairs Committee (HVAC) passed two separate pieces of legislation pertaining to cannabis policy. We have been working for years to reform this counterproductive policy that forces veterans outside of the VA to receive legal medical cannabis treatment for chronic pain and PTSD.

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NORML

JUNE 15, 2020

Late last week, the Governor signed House Bill 819, which expands the discretion of physicians so that they can recommend cannabis therapy for “any condition” that he or she “considers debilitating to an individual patient and is qualified through his [or her] medical education and training to treat.”

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation into law this week permitting the production of industrial hemp in accordance with the new federal regulations. Click here to email your Representative and urge them to support this important legislation.

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NORML

MAY 14, 2019

Commenting on the new laws, NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri said: “These reforms protect the civil liberties of New Yorkers and promote fair treatment. Democratic Mayor Bill DeBlasio on Thursday permitted both bills to become law absent his signature. There is no reason to treat cannabis consumers as second class citizens.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Senator Ron Wyden introduced legislation in the Senate — The Marijuana Revenue and Regulation Act — to permit states to establish their own marijuana regulatory policies free from federal interference. NORML opposes this legislation.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Blumenauer said, “For too long, our veterans have been denied access to highly effective medical marijuana treatment for conditions like chronic pain and PTSD. Medical marijuana has shown proven benefits for treating these conditions denying our veterans access to them is shameful. Send a message now to your lawmakers.

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NORML

MARCH 11, 2020

As a founding Co-Chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, I am pleased to report to you that my legislation to allow VA doctors to fill out state-legal medical marijuana recommendations is scheduled for a committee vote tomorrow. Earl Blumenauer is a member of Congress representing Oregon’s 3rd Congressional District.

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NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor John Bel Edwards (D) of Louisiana signed legislation into law to allow the production of industrial hemp and hemp-derived CBD products. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation. California.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Polling from the American Legion shows that nearly 1 in 4 veterans consume marijuana to alleviate symptoms of a medical or physical condition. This year, we can and must succeed in passing this essential legislation and protecting the rights of veterans to access medical treatment and serving those who served us. Barbara Lee.

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NORML

JUNE 1, 2020

On Sunday, legislators finalized HB 819 , which expands the discretion of physicians so that they can recommend cannabis therapy for “any condition” that he or she “considers debilitating to an individual patient and is qualified through his [or her] medical education and training to treat.”

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NORML

JANUARY 31, 2019

Seventy-five percent of military veterans say that they would consider using either “cannabis or cannabinoid products as a treatment option,” according to member survey data compiled by the group Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). The organization represents over 400,000 veterans nationwide.

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Veriheal

JULY 18, 2023

This article will delve into this historic legislation’s potential benefits and implications. The Grant Program Details The heart of this landmark legislation lies in the development of a robust grant program. ” The path to passing this legislation hasn’t been smooth despite the backing.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Enacted in 1986, the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program made it a condition for employment that all civilian employees at executive branch agencies be prohibited from using federally illegal substances on or off duty. A recent American Legion poll found that one in five veterans use marijuana to alleviate a medical condition.

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Cannabis Info

MARCH 2, 2019

Marijuana as a treatment for epilepsy. Medical cannabis is showing great potential in the treatment of epilepsy. Epilepsy is a neurological condition, that directly affects the nervous system and causes seizures in individuals who suffer from the condition. CONVENTIONAL TREATMENT. CANNABIS AS A POTENTIAL TREATMENT.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

State legislators in 2021 enacted over 50 laws liberalizing marijuana policies in more than 25 states, according to a report issued today by the National Organization of the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). This marks a change from past years, when similar laws were primarily enacted via citizens’ initiatives, not by legislative action.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

Among the many changes that this new legislation brought were amendments to and expansion of New York’s lawful off-duty conduct law to protect cannabis use by employees when they are not on the job. Connecticut. Remedies for prevailing plaintiffs include reinstatement, back wages, attorneys’ fees and costs.

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NORML

JUNE 15, 2020

“This is common sense legislation that provides physicians, not lawmakers, the ability and discretion to decide what treatment options are best for their patients.". The post Louisiana: Governor Signs Bills Into Law Facilitating Expanded Cannabis Access for Patients appeared first on NORML.

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PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Today, a number of Governors continue to veto medical cannabis legislation as well as other marijuana measures. In some cases, patient access was a prime focus of the legislation. Governors from both sides of the aisle have rejected legislation by their lawmakers in recent months and years.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

The law took effect May 27, 2021, and it slightly enlarges the medical conditions for which persons may possess a very limited amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The new measure allows individuals who have the following medical conditions to possess CBD oil containing less than 0.9% Garrett & Ashley Li on August 5, 2021.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

During the 2018 legislative session, state representative Jim Lucas (R-69) introduced his first medical cannabis bill, HB 1106, which quickly gained three co-authors after being assigned to the House Public Health committee.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 4, 2021

A New York lawmaker introduced a bill on Tuesday that would require the state to establish an institute to research the therapeutic potential of psychedelics.

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Canna Care Docs

AUGUST 9, 2022

The new legislation signed this year, House Bill 933, eliminates the need for the latter. The legislation also did the following: Removed active ingredient ratio mandates for product formulations Clarified the scope of medical cannabis production and dispensing Eased restrictions on technology permitted in cannabis processing.

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Veriheal

MARCH 20, 2023

Using psilocybin in small doses, or microdosing, has been shown to aid in the treatment of various mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Smith cited results from clinical trials showing that MDMA holds promise in the treatment of PTSD. Connecticut Gov. Minnesota Rep. Missouri Rep.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

This guide aims to navigate the intricate web of cannabis legislation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, exploring key aspects such as medical marijuana laws, cannabis regulations, qualifying conditions, patient eligibility, and the overall impact on the local cannabis industry.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 27, 2023

As more states in the United States and countries around the world legalize the use of MMJ, researchers and healthcare professionals are exploring the potential benefits of cannabis for managing mental health conditions, particularly anxiety and depression.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2021

SB 711 recognizes that “modern medical research has found that cannabis and cannabinoid compounds are effective at alleviating pain, nausea, and other symptoms associated with several debilitating medical conditions.”. SB 711 would make medical marijuana available to “qualified patients” with a physician’s written certification.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Assemblyman Pat Burke (D) filed the legislation, which would create a system in New York that’s similar to the psilocybin program that was legalized via a ballot initiative in Oregon last year.

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MGC Pharma

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

While at home in Australia, the Medical Cannabis industry is still working hard to gather more evidence-based research to substantiate treatment assertions, relevant studies are already occurring overseas. It’s heartening to see the release of more and more evidence-based global research surrounding Medical Cannabis-based treatment.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 14, 2022

Wednesday, Representative Michael Davis, R-Kansas City, proposed legislation that would modify Missouri’s existing ‘Right-to-Try’ law. HB 2429 would expand access for right-to-try to not only those with terminal illnesses but also those who are afflicted with debilitating or life-threatening conditions as well.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Alaska: Alaska has a robust MMJ program, allowing for the use of medical marijuana for qualifying conditions. Arizona: Arizona has a well-established MMJ program that covers various qualifying conditions, with strict possession limits. Arkansas : Arkansas has legalized MMJ for qualifying conditions.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The bill had already been approved by the government’s Ministerial Committee for Legislation, and a year earlier, two other bills to regulate use and sales passed preliminary readings in the Knesset, Israel’s parliament. Qualifying conditions for medical marijuana. What Israeli law permits for medical patients.

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CannaMD

MARCH 18, 2021

CannaMD just returned from meeting with legislators and other leading physician groups in Tallahassee to discuss this very issue – and fortunately, we have plenty of insight and good news to share! If it passes those two hurdles, legislation then progresses to the Senate. So what happens next? Background: What is H.B. 1455 (Full Text).

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A legislative committee voted vigorously in opposition to medical cannabis legalization in North Carolina six years ago, but things have changed a lot since then. The latest news emerges one week after the legislation was considered during a hearing. However, the measure was rereferred in early August.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 2, 2021

capital markets, negative global economic conditions, potential negative developments in our clinical trials or research programs, other negative developments in our business, or unfavorable legislative or regulatory developments. Each ADS would represent a certain number of fully paid ordinary shares in Bionomics.

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Veriheal

MARCH 2, 2024

In December of 2023, the country recently made a new move towards reform that could stimulate the cannabidiol (CBD) industry and provide many patients, such as those with epilepsy , with access to potentially life-changing medical treatments. and Europe to treat severe epilepsy, as well as other medical conditions.

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