NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Roers Jones, who sponsored the recently defeated decriminalization bill, is trying to get her language inserted as a part of separate legislation. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation. GA resident?

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 30, 2024

Proponents of the cannabis omnibus, which contains several provisions that would improve cannabis medical patients’ lives, now have to again push for those same provisions, which have already stalled several times in past legislative sessions, in the same bill or a new bill during the fall veto session.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 25, 2024

HB2911’s Senate Amendment 004 allows for medical patients and caregivers to shop at any Illinois dispensary, eliminates the requirement for a physical medical-cannabis examination, and increases (with a medical-provider waiver) the 2.5-ounce To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. ounce purchasing limit.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

JUNE 12, 2023

This landmark legislation, which was developed in response to the approval of Question 4 on the 2022 ballot, brings about significant changes to the cannabis industry in the state. What does the new legislation mean for Maryland? The new adult-use legislation does not directly affect the medical cannabis program in Maryland.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

JUNE 12, 2023

This landmark legislation, which was developed in response to the approval of Question 4 on the 2022 ballot, brings about significant changes to the cannabis industry in the state. What does the new legislation mean for Maryland? The new adult-use legislation does not directly affect the medical cannabis program in Maryland.

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Veriheal

APRIL 26, 2023

Blumenauer stated that the VA does not support the legislation but that several veteran groups, including the AMVETS (American Veterans) and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), support the act. VA clinicians may not complete the paperwork/forms required for Veteran patients to participate in state-approved marijuana programs.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

If House Bill 5284 becomes law, Illinois registered qualifying medical cannabis patients would gain more rights within a health care facility. Kevin John Olickal introduced HB5284, which would eliminate health care facility restrictions on medical cannabis use by a registered qualifying patient. Late yesterday, Illinois Rep.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

With this event, Tilray reaffirms its leading role as a trusted partner to government regulators and contributes to German legalization efforts by sharing its long-standing expertise and experience in cannabis research, product quality and safety, supply management, patient and consumer protection, and cannabis education.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

The event is free and open to the public. The Red Door Meeting Place, located at 1629 Roosevelt Road in Broadview, is set to host the in-person event. Illinois was the first state in the nation to legalize cannabis legislatively,” said Lightford, “and thousands of people have taken part of this growing industry. Wednesday, Nov.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 2, 2023

California has been a trailblazer in the realm of medical marijuana, offering patients access to a variety of treatment options. Patients must first schedule an appointment with a licensed medical professional who can evaluate their medical history and condition. In 1996, the state became the first in the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

The legislation to reform Australia’s medicinal cannabis industry licensing system has finally passed the Senate! Event Type: Senate. Event Sub-Type: Chamber Proceedings. Proof will be in the pudding, but this is a big step in the right direction. Some interesting speeches were made by the Senators: WATCH THE DEBATE.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

A complex and comprehensive plan laid out in over 200 pages of legislative text, the CRTA would implement one of the most tightly regulated, highly taxed and heavily controlled legal cannabis markets in the world. The explicit language barring patients from “smoking” would be removed.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 1, 2024

16, and with a new legislation session inevitably comes new proposed cannabis laws. Chicago NORML is set to host its first monthly meeting of the year to discuss the state of medical cannabis before the next legislation session begins. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. The meeting is set for Jan.

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TheAnswerPage

JANUARY 11, 2022

Are you able to answer your patients’ medical marijuana questions? and ‘The Perioperative Considerations for the Patient Utilizing Cannabinoid-based Medicines and Products.’ million medical marijuana patients nationwide. Written by Dr. Meredith Fisher-Corn, MD , Editor-in-Chief at TheAnswerPage.com.

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NORML

JANUARY 31, 2020

Proponents of cannabis reform in Kentucky had an opportunity to have their voices heard at the legislative level on January 22nd and 23rd. Jason Nemes, R-Louisville, or as the emerging trend is becoming with Kentucky’s legislators, thanking them for their support. They are there to represent their constituents, after all.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 10, 2019

The Virginia 2019 Cannabis Conference & Lobby Day presented by Virginia NORML at Delta Hotels Richmond Downtown, January 12-14, is the Commonwealth’s premier cannabis policy event. By day, attendees will hear from national experts, state legislators, and local industry leaders. Kentucky-2019-HB136-Introduced. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP)

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 7, 2023

With Friday, May 19, set as the 103rd General Assembly last day for this legislative session for the Illinois House and Senate before adjournment, recently aligned cannabis stakeholders are making a final push for the passage of current cannabis bills and more. For more specifics on ACE’s legislative priorities, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 15, 2023

In our six-part series, “ Part 2: What Illinois cannabis patients really want ,” we discussed the absence of safe on-premise spaces in Illinois for legal consumption of cannabis. Our main action right now is engaging with other political organizations to shape existing legislation and work to pass new laws at the State level,” Nathan said. “We

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Medical cannabis dispensaries and their patients are affected.” The spring legislative session also included a failed cannabis omnibus, which included curbside pickup provisions for medical patients and recreational consumers, as well as drive-through operations. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 22, 2023

The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) today announced it again has extended curbside pickup for cannabis medical patients. To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Today, a number of Governors continue to veto medical cannabis legislation as well as other marijuana measures. In some cases, patient access was a prime focus of the legislation. Governors from both sides of the aisle have rejected legislation by their lawmakers in recent months and years.

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2020

With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. On January 16 , join Delaware NORML at 10:30am at the 2nd Floor Senate Hearing Room – Legislative Hall in Dover. Meetings will begin at 9am.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 29, 2023

The meeting will include discussions about local hemp events, current legislation, the delta-8 controversy, and how to get involved. Members also will discuss upcoming local hemp events, including workshops, conferences, and networking opportunities. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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NORML

MAY 12, 2020

Years later and after countless hours devoted by herself and other advocates at Virginia NORML, the state’s first medical cannabis dispensaries will finally begin opening dispensary doors to patients this summer. It concerned her that even as a registered patient, she could still be arrested.

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NORML

JANUARY 12, 2020

With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. On January 16 , join Delaware NORML at 10:30am at the 2nd Floor Senate Hearing Room – Legislative Hall in Dover. Meetings will begin at 9am.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. On January 16 , join Delaware NORML at 10:30am at the 2nd Floor Senate Hearing Room – Legislative Hall in Dover. Meetings will begin at 9am.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

event 3–9 p.m. The event is free, open to the public, and will be located at Gotti’s Cucina & Bar (1501 Mannheim Road in Stone Park). Items to sample at the event include hemp pasta dishes and infused drinks (non-alcoholic options available). To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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NORML

JULY 8, 2019

It’s been nothing short of an incredibly exciting and exhilarating month for Nevada NORML, our advocates and the rights of patients and consumers. The bill greatly increases the employment opportunities of both recreational consumers and patients alike, and is undoubtedly a step in the correct progressive direction.

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The Joint Blog

APRIL 17, 2020

And with the legalization of cannabis in Canada and legislation in 33 US states allowing for some kind of marijuana use (recreational or medicinal), the popularity of cannabis has been on the rise. Medical cannabis is typically prescribed for patients with severe conditions including inflammatory conditions (e.g.,

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Illinois and the US territory of Guam legalized adult-use cannabis and its retail sale, medical cannabis programs were enacted and expanded in several states, and 27 states considered legislation that would have legalized adult-use cannabis, a record-high. Federal Legislative Victories. ” Director’s Statement. Erik Altieri.

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2019

Senator Siobhan Dunnavant’s SB1557 would clarify last year’s landmark Let Doctors Decide medical cannabis legislation. Last year we passed unanimously the historic Let Doctors Decide bill that expanded patient access to our medical cannabis program,” said Senator Dunnavant, a medical doctor from Henrico. “We

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 20, 2019

Back on March 1, I ran through a legislative forecast and report for Oregon cannabis in 2019. SB 218 is key legislation for Governor Brown, who wants to show our U.S. This means no cannabis lounges and probably no temporary event permits or tours in 2019. The deadline is Friday to make a decision. But is this a serious fix?

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 14, 2023

They plan to propose legislation to regulate the delta hemp industry in time for the Illinois General Assembly to consider during its fall veto session. Illinois shouldn’t ban a natural health alternative popular with patients. To find more cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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NORML

AUGUST 13, 2019

adult-use, patient access, decriminalization etc.) Priority legislation includes: the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act , the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act , the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act and more! Regardless of the policy you’re advocating for (e.g.,

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 1, 2019

At this point, over a month into the 2019 session, a preponderance of legislators appear vaguely inclined to “let it ride” and drop the big ideas when it comes to cannabis. Legislation that crosses over and passes into law will likely look different—perhaps drastically so—than currently drafted. How did we get here? It seems unlikely.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Stuart Titus will be presenting at the Hemp for the Future educational event in Reykjavík, Iceland , on Oct. Medical doctors, scientists, hemp farmers, and patients will share their knowledge on the current industry landscape and future of hemp. “Medical Marijuana, Inc. ” Dr. . “Medical Marijuana, Inc.

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2019

First founded in 2017, the Caucus has been a pivotal element in our ability to build broad bipartisan support for legislation that would address every aspect of reform, from ending criminalization to research to veterans healthcare. A longtime champion of reform efforts, Rep. A longtime supporter of reform efforts himself, Rep.

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