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Wednesday 20 February – State By State Digest: Maryland, North Dakota, South Dakota,

Cannabis Law Report

Maryland lawmakers to study legalizing recreational marijuana in 2020 with state law or by referendum. Leaders of Maryland’s General Assembly created a work group Tuesday to study legalizing recreational use of marijuana — a signal the legislature won’t pass legislation this year on the issue.

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Wednesday 6 February 2019 – State By State Digest: Federal, Iowa, Mississippi, Ohio, Oregon, Texas

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Mississippi lawmakers are turning back an attempt to legalize growing industrial hemp in the state. The House Drug Policy Committee, on a tie vote Monday, rejected an amendment that would have changed state law to allow farmers to grow hemp. Changes to the state list of illegal drugs were proposed as House Bill 1547.

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Thursday 28 March – State By State Digest: Connecticut, Florida, Guam, Iowa, Minnesota, New Jersey, Texas, West Virginia

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Under state law , marijuana possession offenses involving over 42.5 Freeman said the policy change was necessary because he believes that the state law is overly punitive and produces racial disparities in incarceration rates. “My My job is to determine if people are charged and how to spend my resources,” Freeman said.

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Friday 22 March – State By State Digest: Federal, Arkansas, Florida, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Tennessee

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The company says the restrictions violate a state law preventing local governments from limiting the number of medical marijuana dispensaries. Adult-use marijuana legalization is likely to be voted on by the entire state Legislature as soon as early next week.

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Document AB-1656 Cannabis: industrial hemp. (2021-2022) Published: 01/14/2022

Cannabis Law Report

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL’S DIGEST. This bill would state that MAUCRSA does not prohibit a licensee from manufacturing, distributing, or selling products that contain industrial hemp or cannabinoids, extracts, or derivatives from industrial hemp, if the product complies with all applicable state laws and regulations.

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How Medical Cannabis Can Manage Chronic Pain

Canna Care Docs

Edibles are processed through digestion, so they take additional time to activate. Like edibles, capsules are absorbed through digestion. Remember that state laws vary. Or if you need quick relief from conditions such as migraines or muscle spasms. Not to mention you’ll save money at dispensaries.

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A Guide to Medical Marijuana for Chronic Pain Relief: Strains, Delivery Methods, and Obtaining a Cannabis Card

United Patients Group

This method is preferable for patients seeking sustained relief and is particularly useful for patients with gastrointestinal or digestive pain. Review State Laws : Familiarize yourself with the specific regulations in your state regarding medical marijuana and qualifying conditions, as laws and requirements vary significantly.