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New Frontier Data: Medical cannabis use and identity: The role of state laws

Cannabis Law Report

Medical cannabis use and identity: The role of state laws By Dr. Amanda Reiman (Ph.D., MSW), Chief Knowledge Officer, New Frontier Data One of the defining characteristics of state medical cannabis programs is the list of qualifying conditions.

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Ohio Gives Another Shot at Expanding Qualifying Conditions

Veriheal

Ohio is currently accepting petitions in an attempt to expand the list of qualifying conditions for medical cannabis. But this has failed in the past and could prevent measures from moving forward this time unless new research could be presented to sway the state medical board’s decision. But here in 2020, that is not the case.

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Conditions That Qualify for a Medical Marijuana Card

Otherside Farms

Patients need a medical marijuana certification to use cannabis products for their health conditions. But what conditions qualify you for a medical marijuana card? Conditions That Qualify the Use of Medical Marijuana. However, as mentioned earlier, not every condition qualifies a patient to get a medical marijuana card.

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Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act Reintroduced in Both Chambers of Congress

NORML

The legislation provides a temporary five-year “safe harbor” in which veterans will not be punished for state-legal cannabis use and VA doctors will be able to officially recommend medical cannabis in accordance with state laws.

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Cannabis advisory board meeting unable to address qualifying conditions due to lack of quorum

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

A state panel met but was unable to make any actual recommendations for adding more qualifying conditions to the list of reasons approved patients can use medical cannabis. Continue reading Cannabis advisory board meeting unable to address qualifying conditions due to lack of quorum at The NM Political Report.

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Executive Action Can Close the Medical Cannabis Access Gap for Veterans

Americans for Safe Access

Despite the fact that 36 states have reformed their laws to provide for safe and legal access to cannabis for qualifying patients, veterans living across these states still face a confusing system of federal and state laws regarding physician engagement and affordable access.

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Understanding Medical Marijuana Laws in the United States

MMJ Recs

This guide aims to provide an in-depth exploration of medical marijuana laws in the USA, offering insights into the regulations, the legal status of medical marijuana, the differences between federal and state laws, patient rights, dispensary regulations, and much more. The state has licensed dispensaries.

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