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

Cannabis Law Report

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

Cannabis Law Report

In order to legally posses CBD in Alabama , you must be in accordance to Leni’s Law which states you must be diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition and be undergoing treatment or you are part of a state-sponsored clinical trial. North Carolina has legalized CBD containing less than 0.3%

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Finding Hope: MMJ’s Impact on Maryland Communities

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By legalizing MMJ, the state has facilitated access to a natural and potentially life-changing treatment option for patients suffering from various medical conditions. Support for Patient Well-Being The availability of medical marijuana in local communities fosters an environment of support for patients seeking alternative treatments.

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Medical Cannabis Gains Support in Kentucky

MassRoots

House Bill 136 was overwhelmingly approved in a vote of 16 to one after committee members heard from constituents who suffer from health problems such as epilepsy and chronic pain. I am viewed as a criminal in the state I love,” Crawford said during his testimony. Onge (R-Fort Wright), and Charles Booker (D-Louisville).

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First Cannabis-Derived Rx Drug Now On The Market

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

The first-ever cannabis-based drug with FDA approval is Epidiolex*, a new prescription drug designed to treat severe seizure disorders that do not respond to other treatments. Epidiolex has received FDA approval to treat Dravet Syndrome and Lennox-Gestaut Syndrome; two very rare forms of epilepsy that manifest in early childhood.

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Are CBD-Infused Alcohol Beverages Legal?

Canna Law Blog

As we previously explained , alcoholic beverages are regulated by federal and state laws. Cannabis is heavily regulated at the state level but unlike alcohol, it is—for the most part—strictly prohibited under federal law. Pre-Manufactured Alcohol Beverages Infused with Hemp.

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Oregon to Crack Down on CBD-Infused Alcoholic Beverages

Canna Law Blog

In addition, the state agency announced it would begin cracking down on the sale of CBD-infused alcoholic beverages manufactured in the state starting February 2020. As we previously explained, alcoholic beverages are regulated under federal and state law. Alcohol and Tobacco and Trade Bureau (“TTB”).

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