MMJ Recs

MARCH 14, 2024

Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana in West Virginia West Virginia’s medical marijuana program encompasses an extensive list of qualifying conditions, providing access to patients with various chronic or debilitating diseases.

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NORML

MAY 24, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Jared Polis (D) of Colorado signed legislation into law that allows physicians to recommend medical cannabis for any condition for which an opiate would otherwise be prescribed. The group then withdrew the measure so they can amend the language.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 15, 2022

This initial MMJ legislation only allowed patients suffering from intractable epilepsy to use cannabis oil. In 2020, the law changed to allow patients with any medical condition to receive a doctor’s recommendation to use and purchase medical marijuana products containing a maximum 10 milligrams of THC.

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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.

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MassRoots

MARCH 25, 2019

Newly sworn-in Governor Ron DeSantis officially ended the statewide ban on smokable forms of medical cannabis in Florida, making good on the promise he made to patients. In doing so, medical cannabis patients are finally legally permitted to smoke dried cannabis flower if their doctor recommends that specific method of administration.

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NORML

JANUARY 8, 2020

The proposed constitutional amendment establishes a state-licensed system of dispensaries to provide cannabis products to qualifying patients. The measure places no limit on the number of dispensaries and mandates that local municipalities “shall not impair the availability of and reasonable access to medical marijuana.”

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 3, 2024

Understanding these regulations is crucial for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers navigating the state’s medical marijuana program. Once approved, patients can register with the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program online and purchase medical marijuana products from licensed dispensaries statewide.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Enacted in 2015, the program was designed to provide a narrow avenue for patients suffering from qualifying conditions to access low-THC cannabis under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals. Physician’s Prescription: Patients must obtain a prescription from a qualified physician registered with the TCUP.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 25, 2019

The legislation would allow patients 19 and older who are suffering from one of 33 conditions to qualify for medical marijuana and obtain it at licensed dispensaries. It would also establish a commission responsible for licensing cultivators, distributors and retailers and also approving medical cannabis cards for patients.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

However, recent years have witnessed a shift in public opinion and legislative discourse, prompting the state to reevaluate its approach to medical marijuana. Understanding these regulations is crucial for patients, healthcare providers, and stakeholders involved in the medical cannabis industry.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 20, 2022

Back in 1978, lawmakers in Louisiana enacted legislation for the therapeutic use of marijuana products. Louisiana finally began setting up cultivation and dispensary systems, and since then, there have been many changes made to the state’s MMJ program in terms of qualifying conditions and access to medical cannabis.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 31, 2023

West Virginia MMJ Program Launch The West launch of the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act, the state embarked on a path to provide much-needed relief to patients suffering from various medical conditions. This act has opened the doors to legal MMJ access for eligible patients, offering an alternative approach to managing their health.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In recent years, a significant shift has occurred in Ohio’s approach to healthcare, with the introduction of medical marijuana (MMJ) marking a new era of treatment options for patients in the state. The availability of medical marijuana in Ohio is primarily through licensed MMJ dispensaries.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 20, 2020

The state’s medical cannabis legislation came into effect in May 2016, and the rollout of the program is progressing well. Medical marijuana dispensaries in the Keystone State began serving PA MMJ card holders in early 2018. In terms of openness and patient-friendliness, PA’s medical cannabis program ranks pretty highly.

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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The Compassionate Use Act, enacted in 2015, allows for the medical use of low-THC cannabis oil by patients with certain qualifying conditions. These conditions include epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, terminal cancer, incurable neurological disorders, and a list of others. However, eligibility requirements are strict in Texas.

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MMJ Recs

JULY 30, 2021

Medical marijuana has been legal in the state of Pennsylvania since April 6, 2016, with patients being able to access medical marijuana by 2018. And what do they mean for medical marijuana patients? During the COVID-19 pandemic, making changes to specific legislations such as the Medical Marijuana Act proved difficult.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The cannabis that was approved for medical use was required to have a low THC content, and patients had to register their use of the substance on the Compassionate Use Registry, arguably a violation of their privacy. The 2016 law also established more Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers, making it easier for patients to access cannabis.

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MassRoots

JANUARY 10, 2019

Jason Nemes, R- Louisville, this legislation aims to help suffering residents in The Bluegrass State. “The intention of this legislation is not to generate tax revenue, but rather to provide relief to the thousands of Kentuckian who suffer from conditions that have not responded to traditional medicine,” Rep. . Nemes said.

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PrestoDoctor

AUGUST 2, 2023

It’s only legal to a limited extent and requires patients to have a medical cannabis card. While recreational use of cannabis remains illegal in Iowa, the state has recognized the potential health benefits that medical cannabis can provide for patients suffering from certain qualifying conditions. But don’t worry!

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The Joint Blog

JANUARY 9, 2019

Legislation to legalize medical marijuana has been filed in South Carolina’s House of Representatives. This includes legalizing a system of licensed dispensaries. The post Legislation to Legalize Medical Marijuana Filed in South Carolina appeared first on TheJointBlog. For the full text of the proposal, click here.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, created by legislation that passed in May, will meet at 1 p.m. By that same date, commission must set up a registry of patients and caregivers who can buy the products. legislation in 2019. Alabama.com reports. at the State House in Montgomery. Kay Ivey, Lt. Source: [link].

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

The 1996 passage of Proposition 215 in California marked a turning point, making it the first state to legalize medical marijuana, sparking a wave of legislative reforms across the country. Conversely, some states opted for more conservative medical-only programs, tightly regulating patient access and product availability.

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Canna Care Docs

APRIL 18, 2023

Read on for answers to any lingering questions about this new legislation. Additionally, the medical cannabis patient or their caregiver must have certified proof that the patient was diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition. Who qualifies for medical cannabis in Kentucky? Ready to Get Your Medical Cannabis Card?

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

The law provides for up to 12 cultivator licenses, up to four processor licenses, up to four dispensary licenses, and up to five integrated facility licenses. The law provides for at least 20 to 40 dispensary licenses (there are currently 33) and four to eight cultivation facility licenses. There is no excise tax on medical cannabis.

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PrestoDoctor

JANUARY 15, 2024

West Virginia is no exception, as the state has also taken steps to provide patients with access to medical cannabis for various qualifying conditions. This legislation allows qualified patients to access medical marijuana for certain medical conditions. This card is issued by the West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis (OMC).

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LifeCannMD

MAY 11, 2022

So how has it come to be that Florida physicians are able to give patients that qualify a “recommendation” for Medical Marijuana? . Two years later, in 2016, State Bill 307 opened up access to full-strength MMJ to patients who were determined by two separate doctors to be terminally ill and have less than a year to live.

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The Cannigma

APRIL 19, 2021

In recent years, lawmakers have eased up on a number of cannabis-derived formulations, and since 2015, people with epilepsy can obtain cannabis oil that contains less than 0.5% THC are legal for use by qualifying medical patients. Patients do not need to register with the state or pay a fee to access the medical cannabis program.

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The Cannigma

APRIL 5, 2021

Dispensaries won’t open until at least the first half of 2022. Cannabis can be purchased at dispensaries. Under the new law, the dispensaries can open their doors starting on April 1, 2022, though it could potentially take longer for the first retail cannabis stores to begin operations. Here’s what will take a few months.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 9, 2021

It’s an issue around the world: Governments continue to approve expensive, cannabis-based pharmaceutical products for medicinal use, while cultivation of the plant remains illegal for patients (and their families) to grow at home. Thankfully, Peru recently corrected this problem by passing a law in July that expands cannabis patients’ rights.

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The Cannigma

JULY 5, 2022

The program was legalized in 2015 and patients with qualifying conditions can get a prescription for up to 20oz of low THC oil, capsules, patches, or lotion. But it is a medical program in name only, because as of June 2022 there were no licensed dispensaries in Georgia. In 2015, Georgia legalized possession of up 20 fl.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 24, 2020

Governors and legislative leaders urged to preserve and ensure cannabis access amid social distancing. The Epilepsy Foundation signed onto the medical letter. During this crisis, patients should not have to fear the prospect of losing access to a treatment option that is essential to their wellbeing.”. Mar 20, 2020.

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Canna Care Docs

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Since 2006, Rhode Island medical patients with qualifying conditions have enjoyed medical cannabis. Thanks to recent state legislation , adult residents can soon buy recreational marijuana from licensed dispensaries. No matter if a dispensary serves both medical and recreational consumers, the point of sale is separate.

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Veriheal

JULY 2, 2020

However, for patients to qualify for access to medical cannabis, they must have received a diagnosis of at least one of the 14 qualifying conditions that were initially approved under the initial law. The original bill as drafted would have only opened the door to patients that had suffered a traumatic brain injury or a concussion.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 3, 2022

Despite the excellent medical care available in Ohio, many patients are still in agony and looking for relief. Many qualified physicians have demonstrated that medical marijuana can be safely utilized to treat patients when used under strict supervision. Dispensaries. These are: Chronic pain. Alzheimer’s disease. Registration.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

iii] The Act was originally intended for patients with intractable epilepsy and was expanded in 2019 and 2021 to include other physical and mental illnesses (cancer, multiple sclerosis, post-traumatic stress disorder). [iv] vi] [link] [vii] Tex. 1805, 88th Leg., viii] Id. [ix] 2 – 3 (2023). xii] [link]

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 25, 2021

Since 2016, Pennsylvania’s compassionate medical cannabis legislation, SB3, has offered those with certain medical conditions relief in the form of medical marijuana. Anyone who is registered as an MMJ patient (and their caregiver) is protected from discrimination, arrest, and prosecution under the MMJ laws in the state.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 27, 2022

Legislators in New York and Washington state recently introduced bills to legalize psilocybin services. While Washington’s proposed legislation tracks Oregon’s “adult use” model, New York follows a “medicinal” model. Practitioners would need a new psilocybin-license before they could certify patients for treatment.

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