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Hemp bill could solve medical patient dilemma

Illinois News Joint

As reported earlier , HB4161 focuses mainly on safety concerns, including permits, licensing, testing, taxes, and a new Hemp Social Equity Fund, but HB4161 also contains amendments that would affect registered Illinois medical cannabis patients and cottage hemp operators as well. Seeds may not be given or sold to any other person.”

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NORML’s Statement Regarding the Designation of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries as “Essential Services”

NORML

This designation permits them to continue to provide important services to patients who rely on them,” stated NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri. “There are several million state-licensed medical cannabis patients in America. These guidelines are especially important for patients.

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Virginia Governor Calls for Amendments to Restriction Bill That Protects Patient Access to CBD Products

Veriheal

“In addition to the ban on synthetic THC, the limited percentage of total THC allowed, the packaging and labeling restrictions, the testing requirements, and the total per package limit for THC, the substitute also requires retailers to register with the enforcement agency to sell any consumable hemp derived product,” Porter is quoted as saying.

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The Economic Impact of the Medical Marijuana Industry: Trends and Projections

MMJ Recs

This burgeoning industry encompasses a wide range of activities, including cultivation, processing, distribution, and retail sales of medical cannabis products. Recent trends indicate a growing interest in alternative forms of consumption, such as edibles, topicals, and concentrates, in addition to traditional flower products.

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Is Weed Legal in Japan? Cannabis Legalization Bill Explained

Veriheal

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. However, there were no explicit rules about using the drug recreationally or otherwise.

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CURALEAF ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE NATURAL REMEDY PATIENT CENTER IN ARIZONA

Cannabis Law Report

Upon close, this transaction will increase the Company’s retail footprint to 118 dispensaries across the country. Upon close, this transaction will increase the Company’s retail footprint to 118 dispensaries across the country. The Transaction is expected to close in January 2022 , subject to customary approvals and conditions.

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New York: An Analysis of Governor Cuomo’s Legalization Proposal

NORML

The explicit language barring patients from “smoking” would be removed. Patients and their caregivers could also apply for a permit to cultivate and process their own cannabis for their own personal medicinal use, with undetermined restrictions to be left to regulations put forth by the OCM.