Canna Law Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

Qualifying patients and providers are exempt from the general and local sales and use taxes on the sale of cannabis products compliant with the Department of Health (“DOH”) but have continued to be subject to the 37% excise tax, until now. Medical cannabis is already expensive and not covered by insurance or public health programs.

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Veriheal

JULY 6, 2021

Wait, Tennessee has a medical cannabis program? The Evolution of Tennessee’s Medical Cannabis Program. The next year SB 280 passed which allowed patients that had a “legal order or recommendation” for cannabis oil to legally obtain it out of state and possess it within TN borders. This is news to me.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 3, 2024

With its program in full swing, thousands of patients across the state are benefiting from access to this alternative form of treatment. From chronic pain to PTSD, patients with qualifying medical conditions have found solace in medical marijuana where traditional treatments may have fallen short.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Medical cannabis patient enrollment is on the rise in South Dakota, and what better way to stay on top of things than by introducing a cloud-based platform? For the year 2022, patients who are interested in registering for South Dakota’s medical cannabis industry can apply with ease via the new fully digital internet-based program.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) represents the Lone Star State’s cautious foray into the realm of medical marijuana. 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.

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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. Understanding these laws is crucial for patients, healthcare providers, and employers to navigate the complex landscape of medical marijuana in Texas.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

A panel of Commonwealth Court judges has ordered the Wolf administration to reveal how many medical marijuana patients have received approval from a doctor to use cannabis for opioid addiction treatment. Qualifying conditions include anxiety disorders, severe chronic pain and epilepsy. The Altoona Mirror reports.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 1, 2021

Marijuana is not legal in France, and the country is seen as having some of the strictest cannabis policies in western Europe. France’s (experimental) medical cannabis program. Under the plan, some 3,000 patients in France will be treated with medical cannabis and monitored closely. Shutterstock.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Understanding these regulations is crucial for patients, healthcare providers, and stakeholders involved in the medical cannabis industry. Enacted through legislative measures, the program outlines the parameters for the legal use of medical marijuana by eligible patients.

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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. Various approaches, from strict medical programs to comprehensive recreational markets, highlight the diverse strategies adopted by states.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports… Georgia’s top elected leaders moved forward Tuesday with a program to provide medical marijuana to the state’s 15,000 registered patients, nearly seven months after Gov. I really hope that they’re putting patients’ needs into the equation. Brian Kemp signed it into law.

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The Cannigma

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Medical cannabis has been legal in Lithuania in 2018 , but the program is limited and has run into issues. The country was the last EU member to allow industrial hemp in 2013 but created a medical program in 2018. Lithuania’s medical marijuana program. Lithuania has had a medical marijuana program since 201 8.

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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Medical Use and Eligibility Texas does have a limited medical marijuana program. The Compassionate Use Act, enacted in 2015, allows for the medical use of low-THC cannabis oil by patients with certain qualifying conditions. The patient must be a permanent resident of Texas and have a recommendation from an authorized doctor.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

” “Pennsylvania’s cannabis policy is cruel, irrational and expensive,” Senator Leach said. Also… Pennsylvania Expands Medical Marijuana Program. In July, Pennsylvania significantly expanded its medical marijuana program. The program is relatively new, coming online in February 2018.

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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.

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Importantly for Arizona employers, the new law does not restrict the rights of companies to maintain a drug-free workplace or establish workplace policies restricting the use of marijuana by employees or prospective employees. Patients can also possess up to 2.5 See Section 36-2851(1). ounces of medical marijuana at one time.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

In 2017, a law was enacted in Virginia that allowed people with specific types of intractable epilepsy to access cannabis oil, as long as they had a doctor certify they needed it and it could help with their condition. Since then, the medical cannabis program in the state has grown and improved exponentially.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

MMJ Patients Is on the Rise. The medical cannabis program in the U.K. As more patients have sought out legal medical cannabis patient status in the country, it is believed that the number of registered U.K. medical cannabis patients now exceeds 17,000. The Number of U.K. is thriving.

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WeedAdvisor

JULY 8, 2019

With Britain recently allowing its own medical marijuana program (albeit with flaws and accessibility issues), it is hardly surprising that the green wave spread. Ireland is being extra cautious, creating a 5-year medical marijuana pilot program. Narrow Patient Eligibility. . Consequently, so is the number of eligible patients.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

This question is being asked by patients all over the world who would see a massive benefit in their quality of life if they could avail of medical marijuana treatment. Patients are getting a whole new lease on life thanks to MMJ treatment, which is extremely effective in pain management and symptom reduction.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 5, 2021

Last week was eventful for cannabis reform in Texas, as the House of Representatives approved three legislative proposals, which would expand the state’s medical cannabis program, reduce penalties for concentrates and decriminalize possession. 1535 would also raise the THC limit in medical cannabis from 0.5%

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SpeedWeed

MAY 4, 2021

Last week was eventful for cannabis reform in Texas, as the House of Representatives approved three legislative proposals, which would expand the state’s medical cannabis program, reduce penalties for concentrates and decriminalize possession. 1535 would also raise the THC limit in medical cannabis from 0.5%

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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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Veriheal

MAY 20, 2021

It allowed for low THC cannabis products for patients in Texas that had intractable epilepsy. According to Texas occupations code, chapter 169, “ Texas law allows qualified physicians to prescribe low THC cannabis to certain patients with incurable neurogenic diseases. In 2019 the law was updated thanks to HB 3703.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 27, 2022

Assembly Bill 8569 would legalize psilocybin services only for medical purposes and require that a patient is “certified” before receiving treatment. Practitioners would need a new psilocybin-license before they could certify patients for treatment. Washington: the “Adult Use” Approach.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

These states haven’t made major headlines for their progressive cannabis policies, but together they constitute a major market that has, nevertheless, dipped its toe in the water. Alabama legalized medical a medical cannabis program on May 17, 2021 when Governor Ivey signed SB 46 into law.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

In recent years, most major cities in Texas have launched programs and adopted policies that reduce, or even eliminate, penalties for the possession of cannabis. [ii] iv] Currently, the Act permits a qualified physician to prescribe “low-THC cannabis” (1% by weight tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”)) for a greater number of conditions. [iv]

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Nature's Way Medicine

MARCH 4, 2022

You can use medical marijuana to naturally treat a wide range of conditions such as epilepsy, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and a whole lot more. This is highly significant if you are in a state that doesn’t have a recreational marijuana program. They can drastically alter our behavior mood and impact organs in the long run.

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The Cannigma

MAY 16, 2023

Is there a medical cannabis program in Morocco? Under the law, patients with qualifying medical conditions, such as multiple sclerosis , cancer , and epilepsy , can access medical cannabis products with a prescription from a licensed physician. The post Cannabis laws in Morocco appeared first on The Cannigma.

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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. What are the Medical Marijuana Policies? These are: Chronic pain.

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The Cannigma

MAY 19, 2021

Japan has some of the harshest drug policies on Earth, including for cannabis — and is one of the worst places on Earth to get arrested on marijuana possession charges. Japan does not have a medical cannabis program and does not allow the use of cannabis for patients seeking to treat a medical condition. Shutterstock).

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Public discourse became more nuanced, with patients and advocacy groups championing the cause of medical marijuana as a legitimate and effective treatment option. Studies have shown the efficacy of medical cannabis in treating conditions such as chronic pain, epilepsy, and certain mental health disorders.

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CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Current Florida medical marijuana patient? Patients suffering from cancer, epilepsy, chronic seizures, or muscle spasms could use low-THC cannabis products recommended by a licensed doctor. Doctors and patients had to register on the Compassionate Use Registry , an online database maintained by the Florida Department of Health.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Furthermore, in 2017 the Norwegian parliament voted in favor of a measure to decriminalize drug use, shifting the focus of drug policies towards treatment. Since 2018, the Norwegian Medicines Agency allows doctors approved by the agency to prescribe medical cannabis for patients on a case-by-case basis. Medical cannabis in Norway.

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NORML

MAY 24, 2019

Legislation that would have significantly expanded patient access to medical cannabis in Rhode Island was held in a senate committee for further study, ultimately killing the bill. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 236, to allow qualifying patients with certain debilitating conditions to use and safely access medical cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

For those of you in the dark about Florida’s Medical Marijuana Program, I will be lighting up the dim corners of Florida: The Nation’s Fastest-Growing Medical Marijuana Market , according to The Miami New Times on May 2, 2019. AUTHOR: Heather Allman. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Clearing the Air- Florida Condensed Cannabis

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Nonetheless, with the increasing legalization of medical cannabis, many veterans and interest groups have asked the government to change its policies. Although the VA cannot pay for medical cannabis prescriptions for veterans, they can confidentially discuss its use with their veteran patients if it’ll help their condition.

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