MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

The evolution from stigma to acceptance has been a journey marked by changing perceptions, legislative shifts, and a growing understanding of the therapeutic potential of cannabis. The journey begins with early debates around the medicinal use of cannabis, leading to the eventual establishment of the state’s medical marijuana program.

Research and Development 105

Research and Development Marijuana History Legislation 105

SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Cuomo today announced 30-day amendments to the Governor’s proposal to establish a comprehensive adult-use cannabis program in New York. The grants from this program may also be used to further support the social and economic equity program. ALBANY, New York, Feb. 17, 2020 – PRESS RELEASE – Governor Andrew M.

Programs 40

Programs Legislation Decriminalization Safety 40

SpeedWeed

JUNE 2, 2021

Could California be on the brink of decriminalizing psychedelics? A proposal aiming to do just that passed a major legislative hurdle on Monday, as it was approved by the state Senate. The legislation now moves to the California General Assembly. He also thanked supporters for helping promote the legislation.

Decriminalization 40

Decriminalization Legislation Therapy Education 40

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 30, 2022

Dumbest proposed cannabis legislation of 2022 so far? Larry Bagley, R-Stonewall, is seeking to modify the state’s sweeping marijuana decriminalization law that was enacted last year. It looks like it to us. Adults would still avoid incarceration, even for repeat offenses.

Legislation 52

Legislation Decriminalization Treatment Programs 52

NORML

JULY 23, 2019

The American public is overwhelmingly ready to legalize marijuana, their elected officials in Washington need to finally start representing the will of the people and advance this sensible legislation,” said NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri. The Office of Cannabis would be one of the Justice Programs in the Department of Justice.

Marijuana 251

Marijuana Policy Legislation Programs 251

The Cannigma

JULY 5, 2022

There is no adult-use market, thought several cities have decriminalized possession. Georgia has a limited medical program but doesn’t consider itself a “medical marijuana” state as growing, possessing, or smoking any form of the plant is still illegal. Several cities have decriminalized cannabis possession, but this is not statewide.

Law 96

Law Decriminalization Programs Patients 96

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

. – Today, ahead of the 50th anniversary—on June 17—of when President Richard Nixon declared the “war on drugs,” Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) and Cori Bush (D-MO) unveiled the Drug Policy Reform Act (DPRA), alongside the Drug Policy Alliance, which has been a strategic partner on the development of the legislation.

Decriminalization 78

Decriminalization Policy Research and Development Data 78

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2022

But state legislators are crafting inventive ways to address this racial inequity. Even in states that have decriminalized cannabis, racial disparities in arrests have persisted. Another approach is to provide minorities with preferential treatment in licensing. times more likely to be arrested for possession.

Legislation 52

Legislation Cannabis Conditions Programs 52

Veriheal

AUGUST 24, 2022

The city of Denver, Colorado, decriminalized the possession and use of psilocybin in 2019—the first U.S. If passed, the Department of Regulatory Agencies would be required to develop rules that would allow for therapeutic psychedelic programs at licensed healing centers for adults to receive psychedelic treatments by a trained facilitator.

Legalization 108

Legalization Medicine Decriminalization Research and Development 108

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. The Hall Act expressly does not allow for the use of cannabis products that are smoked or vaped, baked goods, or candies.

Legislation 105

Legislation Legalization Marijuana Recreational 105

The Joint Blog

DECEMBER 25, 2018

Legislation to decriminalize the possession of marijuana and hash has been prefiled in South Carolina’s Legislature. South Carolina House Bill 3276 was prefiled by State Representative Ivory Thigpen last week for the upcoming legislative session which starts in January. For the full text of House Bill 3276 , click here.

Hash 38

Hash Decriminalization Marijuana Legislation 38

Veriheal

JANUARY 9, 2024

Washington State continues to be a forward-thinker when it comes to the decriminalization and legalization of psychedelics. Stipulations of the New Bill This new bill expands on the limited psychedelic pilot program started by the state last year.

Therapy 62

Therapy Legalization Treatment Decriminalization 62

NORML

AUGUST 19, 2019

The MORE Act, which was introduced to the US Congress last month, would completely decriminalize marijuana at the federal level. The climate of disagreement prompted Nadler to draft his own legislation with input from marijuana organizations like NORML. Click here to send a message to your Representative now! On July 23, Rep.

Policy 276

Policy Marijuana Legislation Programs 276

SpeedWeed

MARCH 24, 2021

With the Eastern seaboard’s most ambitious Adult Use program primed to explode, New Jersey’s Superior Court Appellate Division (“Appellate Division”) just lifted its “stay” on scoring 18 month old Medical Marijuana applications clearing the way for 5 cultivation, 15 dispensary, and 4 vertically integrated license awards. 24:6I Et Seq.

Programs 52

Programs Business Cannabis Retail 52

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency for one of its DMT products for the treatment of major depressive disorder. regulators to launch a clinical program to study the use of DMT for the treatment of stroke-related dysfunction. BREAKING: City of Seattle Decriminalizes Psychedelics.

Therapy 88

Therapy Clinical Trials DEA Microdosing 88

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Decriminalization occurred last year in Denver, Oakland and Santa Cruz, and that was just a start: nearly 100 other cities are looking at decriminalizing psychedelics. Federally, legislation has been proposed to allow research into psychedelic drugs, alongside calls for decriminalization. Others are public already.

Decriminalization 111

Decriminalization Research and Development Therapy Pharmaceutical 111

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

We discussed how licensed facilities won’t be up and running for a few more years, and how, in the meantime, people will have to make do with general decriminalization under Measure 109 and maybe, in certain cases, reliance on Right to Try access. It’s quite restrictive. Or, it could be because FDA is sort of a drag about everything.

Therapy 79

Therapy Clinical Trials Decriminalization Patients 79

SpeedWeed

MARCH 11, 2021

Last week, Washington became the second US state to decriminalize drug possession. But unlike Oregon, where decriminalization was approved by a majority of voters on a ballot initiative, Washington’s sudden decriminalization came by way of its highest court. .

Decriminalization 52

Decriminalization Legislation Law Media 52

Veriheal

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

With the increasing decriminalization of medical cannabis, more and more military veterans have turned to the plant for help. The VA has supported legislation to allow VA scientists to conduct their research on cannabis, its benefits, its risks, and potential for abuse. Yes, it has. 5520), and the Veterans Equal Access Act (H.R.

Law 62

Law Chronic Pain Conditions Legislation 62

The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

While the country has a limited medical cannabis program in place, the Emerald Isle still lags behind many countries in Europe when it comes to cannabis legalization. The conservative approach can also be seen in the country’s medical cannabis program, which is one of the more restrictive in Europe.

Law 61

Law Marijuana Treatment Epilepsy 61

The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

While the country has a limited medical cannabis program in place, the Emerald Isle still lags behind many countries in Europe when it comes to cannabis legalization. The conservative approach can also be seen in the country’s medical cannabis program, which is one of the more restrictive in europe.

Law 60

Law Marijuana Treatment Epilepsy 60

NORML

MAY 24, 2019

This legislation has the potential to boost New York State’s economy by potentially creating a $1.7 1617), known as MRTA, this legislative session in Albany. 1617) this year, which would include legalizing and regulating cannabis for adult-use in New York, centered in justice and equity for victims of the War on Drugs.

Marijuana 103

Marijuana Education Advocacy Legislation 103

CannaMD

JUNE 2, 2020

To help move things along, many state and local governments are now enacting legislation disallowing pre-employment marijuana testing for certain types of employees. Additionally, Virginia passed several other pro-medical marijuana laws that decriminalize marijuana possession and relax restrictions on medical marijuana access.

Marijuana 98

Marijuana Safety Policy Advocacy 98

Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

California governor Gavin Newsom has signed two new pieces of cannabis legislation into law. As physician Larry A Bedard so eloquently put it , the practice of denying MMJ patients medication is “…irresponsible and unethical” since there is “conclusive scientific evidence that cannabis is a safe and effective treatment for chronic pain”.

Patients 57

Patients Dispensary Chronic Pain Access 57

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 9, 2021

Not only are more and more jurisdictions decriminalizing the use of psychedelics for recreational purposes, but it appears that psychedelic substances are the new horizon for the treatment of severe psychological disorders and other ailments. Published Via JD Supra. The state of the law on psychedelic substances is in flux. 10; 312.80-88;

Law 105

Law Therapy Clinical Trials Research and Development 105

Veriheal

JUNE 30, 2020

In the month following the death of George Floyd at the hands (the knee rather) of a Minneapolis police officer, we have seen a sweeping wave of legislation in an attempt to quell the situation. Listening to and acting on new legislation in support of ending racial injustice solidifies real representation. Civil unrest continues.

Legalization 52

Legalization Packaging Legislation Decriminalization 52

Canna Law Blog

JUNE 16, 2020

This is precisely what the City Council of Portland, Oregon, sought to accomplish last week, when it approved an amendment to a proposed budget for its underwhelming cannabis program. Other states, including New York , are pushing for the passage of criminal justice reform legislation, including the legalization of marijuana.

Marijuana 57

Marijuana Legislation Decriminalization Programs 57

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Lawmakers passed up their opportunities to act before voters approved decriminalization in 2008, medical marijuana in 2012 and adult legalization in 2016, but then delayed and rewrote significant portions of the 2016 ballot law legalizing marijuana. Committee advancing marijuana cafe, host agreement bill .

Seed-To-Sale 52

Seed-To-Sale Consumption Compliance Compliance 52

SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Cuomo today announced 30-day amendments to the Governor’s proposal to establish a comprehensive adult-use cannabis program in New York. The grants from this program may also be used to further support the social and economic equity program. ALBANY, New York, Feb. 17, 2020 – PRESS RELEASE – Governor Andrew M.

Media 52

Media Decriminalization Safety Research and Development 52

MJ Business Attorneys

OCTOBER 26, 2017

She came to the industry not from the recreational side, but as a mother seeking treatment for her child with epilepsy. I had taken her to the top two pediatric neurologists in Houston and I was given conflicting diagnoses, conflicting treatment plans. ' I went through quite an odyssey with that. That just lit the fire under me.

Epilepsy 100

Epilepsy Recreational Treatment Programs 100

The Cannigma

JANUARY 12, 2022

In 2019, nearly 60,000 Finnish citizens signed a petition to decriminalize cannabis , surpassing the threshold of 50,000 signatures required for the parliament to consider the matter. Unlike some legislations, Finnish law makes no differentiation between personal use and intent to sell. What are the marijuana laws in Finland?

Legalization 52

Legalization Decriminalization Hash Hemp 52

The Blunt Truth

MARCH 8, 2021

Separate laws decriminalize marijuana and hashish possession and set out the penalties when individuals under age 21 use or possess marijuana or hashish. Post-accident tests often are performed on employees receiving emergency medical care or treatment, when such an evaluation may be inappropriate. Decriminalization.

Recreational 111

Recreational Law Marijuana Safety 111

SMPL

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

The legislation would allow patients with qualifying conditions to purchase cannabis products from licensed dispensaries. The next stop for the legislation will be the Senate floor. Tim Melson (R) sponsored both versions of the legislation and served as chairman of the review panel.

Legalization 40

Legalization Marijuana Seed-To-Sale Dispensary 40

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2019

California Legislative Update: Several Key Cannabis Bills Still Hang In Balance. . Passing legislation to allow CBD in food and beverages in the restaurant industry is one of the CHC’s key areas of focus currently. New York Governor Signs Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Use. . ” Read more. . New York Gov.

Law 40

Law Decriminalization Hemp Legislation 40

SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The distribution of power between the executive and legislative branches of the state’s government in the governor’s proposal—titled the Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act—tips decidedly in his favor. The proposal provides Cuomo with decidedly more control over regulation of the new industry than the legislative bill.

Legalization 52

Legalization Business Programs Cannabis 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 29, 2019

Texas could make meaningful progress on marijuana-related bills by the end of the 2019 legislative session. 63 would decriminalize possession of less than one ounce of marijuana. 1365 would expand the current medical cannabis program to include more patients and would lift restrictions on THC. Joe Moody, D-El Paso. 1365 – Sen.

Epilepsy 45

Epilepsy Law Chronic Pain Programs 45

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Though carrying a small amount of cannabis is decriminalized, it will attract penalties if the weight is more than 7.5grams. Only a certain set of people who undergo medical treatment are permitted to purchase medical cannabis. Also, there no alternative treatment options for these people except medical cannabis.

Legalization 66

Legalization Treatment Cannabis Cultivation 66