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Mississippi: Medical Cannabis Initiative Certified for 2020 Ballot

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.” Earlier today, the Mississippi State Board of Health today passed a resolution “strongly” opposing the initiative, opining , “Marijuana consumption has numerous known harms and is contrary to the mission of. But the law provides no legal supply source for such products. public health.”

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New Jersey: Medical Marijuana Expansion Measure Signed Into Law

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Specifically, it expands the pool of patients eligible for cannabis therapy to include those with chronic pain, menstrual cramps, and epilepsy. The law also permits specific health care facility employees to operate as patient caregivers.

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Will Texas Legalize Recreational Marijuana?

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Specifically, the Texas State Law Library explains , The Texas Controlled Substances Act classifies tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) in penalty group 2 for the purposes of criminal penalties. Well examine these questions to get a holistic view of the situation. The Texas medical cannabis program allows for no more than 0.5%

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Guest Post: Is CBD Legal? Federal & State Laws [2019]

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THC for patients who suffer from severe epilepsy and is produced in compliance with the North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission regulations. Wyoming has legalized CBD use but only for patients with epilepsy who have been unsuccessfully treated with various alternatives. North Carolina has legalized CBD containing less than 0.3%

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Tennessee Expands (Minimally) Medical Marijuana Law and Establishes Cannabis Commission

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The law took effect May 27, 2021, and it slightly enlarges the medical conditions for which persons may possess a very limited amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Previously, Tennessee law allowed only those diagnosed with intractable seizures or epilepsy to possess a limited amount of medical cannabis oil. Multiple sclerosis.

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Louisiana Expands State Medical Marijuana Program

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Under the prior regulations, only patients suffering from a certain list of conditions, like cancer, epilepsy, or HIV, could qualify for the medical marijuana program. House Bill 418 aims to provide extra protection for those businesses that operate within the parameters of Louisiana state law. House Bill 418.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 5/24/19

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This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against prospective employees who legally consume cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. Legislation is pending, AB 132, to protect cannabis consumers from employment discrimination. NV resident? OR resident? autism, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).