State Policy Weekly Update 5/24/2023
NORML
MAY 24, 2023
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NORML
MAY 24, 2023
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Veriheal
JUNE 28, 2022
The Flandreau Santee Sioux tribe is expanding cannabis cultivation efforts to fuel their expanding MMJ program that has already grown to serve over 10,000 patients, outstripping South Dakota’s state MMJ program by leaps and bounds. These policies have generally made it an unfriendly place for cannabis consumers.
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NORML
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Lehigh Valley NORML, and medical cannabis patients from across Pennsylvania, will hold the second in a series of monthly protests at the Department of Health (PaDOH) headquarters on Forster St. “Patients First: Fixing Medical Marijuana in PA” will commence on Wednesday November 13, 2019 from 08:30 AM-5:00 PM.
MMJ Recs
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
As Missouri patients gain access to medical cannabis for various qualifying conditions, understanding and advocating for MMJ patient rights is of paramount importance. We’ll also explore patient rights and responsibilities within Missouri’s MMJ program and the availability of legal assistance for MMJ patients.
MMJ Recs
APRIL 19, 2024
In this blog, we’re discussing the past, present, and future of Iowa medical marijuana laws — exploring its history, laws, regulations, patient access, and the evolving role it plays in the state’s healthcare system. For decades, cannabis was strictly prohibited for both medical and recreational use.
Veriheal
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
With legalization, patients and consumers have more freedom in product choice, and many are turning to homegrown cannabis. Cultivation Costs for Homegrowers. Indoor cannabis cultivation allows an average of four harvests each year instead of one. However, indoor cultivation is generally more expensive.
NORML
AUGUST 26, 2019
According to the agency’s filing today in the Federal Register, the DEA “intends to promulgate regulations” to evaluate several dozen applications before it from private entities that wish to cultivate cannabis for FDA-approved research. However, this is not the first time the agency has made such a promise.
MMJ Recs
MARCH 2, 2024
In Ohio, accessing medical marijuana involves more than just obtaining a prescription; it requires navigating a complex landscape of dispensaries, regulations, and patient expectations. This guide aims to demystify the process, offering practical advice and insights to help patients make informed decisions.
SpeedWeed
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
The panel tasked with overseeing the implementation of Alabama’s new medical cannabis law will reportedly urge lawmakers to tweak the measure in order to begin the plant cultivation process sooner. The post Medical Marijuana Cultivators in Alabama to Start Planting in 2022 | appeared first on SpeedWeed. View original article.
CannaMD
MARCH 19, 2020
As Florida’s leading medical cannabis physicians , CannaMD is committed to working closely with licensed dispensaries to ensure medical cannabis patients stay safe while continuing uninterrupted treatment during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. UPDATE (3/19): MEDICAL MARIJUANA PHYSICIAN APPOINTMENTS. COLUMBIA CARE.
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Legally recognizing cannabis farming as agriculture and allowing craft producers to sell directly to consumers is essential to small operators, consumers, and patients across the U.S.”. Mark Barnett, Policy Director at the Maine Craft Cannabis Association. 14, 2022 by Rep. as cannabis becomes federally legal.”. About NCCC.
Veriheal
JANUARY 26, 2021
The 2021 legislative session is set to see some changes to cannabis policy. Cultivation of any amount of cannabis in the state of Washington without a license is considered a felony punishable by five years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. Legal Cultivation at Home. The Key Changes Activists are Pursuing.
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 2, 2022
The move is another small step in the direction of making cannabis policy more lenient toward consumers who may be otherwise law-abiding citizens. It was only in 2013 that the country aligned its policy with the rest of the Union and allowed the cultivation of hemp by local farmers. Source: [link].
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
The Medical Cannabis Bill 399/2015, which aims to regulate the cultivation of industrial hemp and medical cannabis, and which has attracted opposition from a group of right-wing policymakers, is waiting for the deliberation of the Bureau of the Chamber of Deputies to advance to the next stage. Health, in Brazil, is a commodity. Unfortunately.
NORML
JUNE 25, 2019
“Today, Illinois residents and political leaders demonstrated the power of democracy in action, using the political process to achieve sensible policies that protect individual freedoms and that ensure community safety,” said NORML Political Director Justin Strekal.
MMJ Recs
MARCH 16, 2024
This burgeoning industry encompasses a wide range of activities, including cultivation, processing, distribution, and retail sales of medical cannabis products. The establishment of cultivation, processing, and dispensary facilities creates a diverse array of employment opportunities, spanning from agricultural roles to retail positions.
Veriheal
APRIL 14, 2022
France has officially permitted medical cannabis production and cultivation. The decree has been made public in an effort “to allow the creation of a sector ranging from cultivation to medicine based on cannabis for medical use in France.”. France’s Medical Cannabis Decree to be Overseen by ANSM.
NORML
JANUARY 9, 2020
With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day. Patients First: Rallying to Fix Medical Marijuana in PA. Florida NORML Lobby Days.
MMJ Recs
APRIL 11, 2024
West Virginia has emerged as a trailblazer in the realm of medical marijuana, implementing a comprehensive program to provide patients with access to this therapeutic treatment option. It aims to provide regulated and secure avenues for patients to obtain medical marijuana while ensuring adherence to stringent state laws and regulations.
NORML
JANUARY 19, 2020
The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform. FL resident? FL resident? MD resident?
NORML
JANUARY 27, 2020
Delaware cannabis patients and advocates will gather in Dover on Wednesday to rally support for The Delaware Patient Right to Grow Act, House Bill 243. This change would allow registered patients and registered caregivers to grow medical cannabis at home. Securely cultivating cannabis at home alleviates these issues.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 27, 2019
New Frontier Data say that they recently presented preliminary findings to the Zimbabwean government while working in collaboration with other regulators in the region to finalize what will be the first “rigorous assessments of both risks and opportunities of hemp cultivation in Africa.” Regulation , Hoban Law Group (U.S.).
MMJ Recs
OCTOBER 26, 2023
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. Patients can possess up to one ounce of usable marijuana.
MMJ Recs
FEBRUARY 10, 2024
Scientific research, patient testimonials, and a broader understanding of the plant’s medicinal properties have fundamentally altered public views. Understanding the specifics of Ohio’s medical cannabis legislation is crucial to appreciating the strides made in facilitating patient access to this alternative form of medicine.
MMJ Recs
JANUARY 24, 2024
As societal attitudes towards cannabis evolve and the medicinal benefits become increasingly recognized, Michigan’s program stands as a beacon of innovation, providing patients with a legal avenue to explore the therapeutic potential of marijuana. A registered patient or caregiver can possess up to 2.5
NORML
APRIL 3, 2020
Medical cannabis is essential and while we commend our state officials for declaring that centers will remain open during the state of emergency, we need to ensure our patients have uninterrupted access to their life saving medicine, especially during these uncertain times. DE Medical Cannabis Centers: Columbia Care of Delaware: [link].
Veriheal
APRIL 26, 2023
Based on current law, people aged 21 and over in Virginia can possess a maximum of 1 ounce of cannabis on their person or cultivate up to four plants in their personal residence. The post Virginia Governor Calls for Amendments to Restriction Bill That Protects Patient Access to CBD Products appeared first on Cannabis Central.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 29, 2022
Council unanimously approved emergency legislation on Tuesday that will effectively create a recreational marijuana market by allowing people to self-certify themselves as medical cannabis patients and access dispensaries—without needing to get a recommendation from a doctor.
The Cannigma
DECEMBER 31, 2023
Cannabis policy in Bolivia Bolivia enforces strict penalties for cannabis-related offenses. The possession, use, sale, or cultivation of cannabis can result in legal consequences ranging from fines to imprisonment. Cannabis cultivation in Bolivia Cultivating cannabis for recreational use is illegal in Bolivia.
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 30, 2021
As long ago as 2015, the government set up a working group to prepare for the legalisation of cannabis for medical purposes, but no visible progress has been made since then, leaving patients who would have benefited from cannabis treatment facing potential arrest and jail. Patients are in a terrible situation.
MMJ Recs
MARCH 20, 2024
Maryland medical cannabis dispensary services Maryland’s medical cannabis dispensaries offer comprehensive services tailored to meet the needs of registered patients. Trained dispensary staff assist patients in product selection, dosage recommendations, and consumption methods, ensuring personalized care and guidance.
SpeedWeed
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
And now that he’s spent years here, navigating the cultivation side of the industry and monitoring broader trends in the U.S., MM: There is something quite special about your cultivation process. CB: It is indeed high-risk but a very high-reward method of cultivation!
SpeedWeed
AUGUST 5, 2021
Idaho cannabis advocates are working to place medical and decriminalization measures on the 2022 ballot in what Russ Belville, spokesperson for the Idaho Citizens Coalition for Cannabis , calls “the most hostile state” toward policy reform. The measure would also create a system of dispensaries to sell medical cannabis to qualified patients.
The Cannigma
MAY 15, 2023
However, in 1972, then-President Ferdinand Marcos declared martial law and instituted a strict anti-drug policy, which included harsh penalties for drug offenses, including cannabis use and possession. Since then, the Philippines has had a zero-tolerance policy towards drugs, and this includes cannabis.
NORML
JANUARY 12, 2020
With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day. Patients First: Rallying to Fix Medical Marijuana in PA. Florida NORML Lobby Days. Save your seat now!
NORML
MARCH 21, 2020
However, the work of reforming our nation’s failed marijuana laws is not suspended therefore we’re still updating you policy efforts across the country. Legislation is pending, Assembly Bill 2355, to protect registered medical marijuana patients from employment discrimination. AK resident? California. Mississippi.
NORML
JANUARY 11, 2019
The measure would impose a civil penalty of $200 for the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana, as well as for the cultivation of up to two marijuana plants. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 2134, to permit qualifying patients to cultivate personal use quantities of cannabis for therapeutic purposes. ND resident?
NORML
JULY 16, 2019
Cultivators, manufacturers and testers face the same distance requirement for day care facilities and churches, but they must be at least 750 feet from schools.” ” Patient Seminars II – Home Cultivation and Compliance. Are you planning to cultivate your own medical cannabis or interested in being a caregiver?
Canabo Medical Clinic
DECEMBER 3, 2018
Ahead of legalization, many stakeholders reviewed their policies towards the use of cannabis. The insurance industry, for example, reviewed its policies about impaired driving and smoke and mould damage to homes as a result of cannabis use or the cultivation of cannabis plants. These methods are preferable to smoking anyway.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 26, 2022
The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It Pennsylvania State Rep.
MMJ Recs
MARCH 12, 2024
The Compassionate Use Act (CUA) permits the use of low-THC cannabis oil for patients with certain qualifying conditions, such as epilepsy and multiple sclerosis. Additionally, the Texas Department of Public Safety oversees the licensing of dispensaries and regulates the cultivation and distribution of medical marijuana.
MMJ Recs
MARCH 6, 2024
Legalization and Regulation of Medical Marijuana The journey of legalizing and regulating medical marijuana in the US reflects a nuanced interplay of federal and state policies. Conversely, some states opted for more conservative medical-only programs, tightly regulating patient access and product availability.
NORML
JUNE 12, 2019
The crowd of activists and press heard from NORML’s state policy team, the ACLU-NJ, medical cannabis patients, and others who have been adversely impacted by New Jersey’s unjust cannabis policies on issues such as regulating sales, expunging past records, home cultivation rights, and more.
NORML
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day. Patients First: Rallying to Fix Medical Marijuana in PA. Florida NORML Lobby Days. Save your seat now!
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