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State Policy Weekly Update 5/31/2023

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Marijuana reform legislation continues to advance in several states. The post State Policy Weekly Update 5/31/2023 appeared first on NORML. This week's update highlights legislative developments in CA, LA, MD, ME, MN, NC, & TX.

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Study Finds That Medical Marijuana Patient Registration Has Grown More Than 600% Since 2016

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Medical cannabis is more popular than ever before, with 38 states having legalized some form of it for various health conditions. A new federally-funded study has confirmed this, reporting that medical marijuana enrollment is skyrocketing throughout the United States. million patients in 2022, a sharp increase from the 3.1

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Iowa Medical Marijuana Laws: Past, Present, and Future

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The use of medical marijuana in Iowa has been a topic of significant debate and change in recent years. From its prohibition to the gradual legalization and implementation of medical cannabis programs, the landscape of marijuana use for medical purposes has shifted dramatically.

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House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Multiple Marijuana Bills

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On March 12th, the House Veterans Affairs Committee (HVAC) passed two separate pieces of legislation pertaining to cannabis policy. doctors to fill out the state-legal medical marijuana recommendations. We must reform our federal cannabis policy.” Presently, V.A.

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Municipalities Moving Away from Marijuana Testing for Employees

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Municipal officials in various cities nationwide are moving away from policies requiring marijuana testing for public employees. In the city of Rochester, council members approved municipal legislation on Tuesday barring pre-employment marijuana testing for non-safety sensitive city employees. ”

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Article :The Connecticut Business & Industry Association – Creating Workplace Marijuana Policies

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Interesting read… There are new waters to navigate in the state of Connecticut—legalized recreational use of marijuana and the workplace. . Connecticut is the 19th state to legalize marijuana, permitting the use and possession of marijuana in certain amounts for those aged 21 or older. Policy Considerations.

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Understanding Medical Marijuana Laws in the United States

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The landscape of medical marijuana laws in the United States is complex and continually evolving. Medical Marijuana Laws USA: A Nationwide Overview Medical marijuana, often referred to as MMJ, is legal in a growing number of states across the United States. Patients can possess up to one ounce of usable marijuana.

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