Virginia: Changes to Medical Cannabis Laws Take Effect
NORML
JULY 5, 2023
Multiple improvements to the state’s medical program became law July 1, 2023. The post Virginia: Changes to Medical Cannabis Laws Take Effect appeared first on NORML.
Kentucky Passes Medical Cannabis Law! What will it mean for patients?
Americans for Safe Access
APRIL 5, 2023
After passing through the legislature with solid support and an enthusiastic Governor, this new law lays out a fairly restrictive program with a very long implementation period. Here is what you need to know about the new law… Which unfortunately, means patients will continue to suffer in the meantime.
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Understanding Medical Marijuana Laws in the United States
MMJ Recs
OCTOBER 26, 2023
The landscape of medical marijuana laws in the United States is complex and continually evolving. With federal and state regulations, varying laws by state, and ongoing updates, it’s crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of this ever-changing field. The program is gradually expanding, with limited dispensary licenses.
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MMJ Laws In West Virginia: A Comprehensive Overview
MMJ Recs
APRIL 11, 2024
West Virginia has emerged as a trailblazer in the realm of medical marijuana, implementing a comprehensive program to provide patients with access to this therapeutic treatment option. This program facilitates access to medical cannabis for individuals suffering from qualifying debilitating conditions.
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Iowa Medical Marijuana Laws: Past, Present, and Future
MMJ Recs
APRIL 19, 2024
From its prohibition to the gradual legalization and implementation of medical cannabis programs, the landscape of marijuana use for medical purposes has shifted dramatically. This laid the groundwork for the establishment of the state’s medical marijuana program.
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Connecticut: Medical Marijuana Home Grow Law Takes Effect
NORML
OCTOBER 1, 2021
Patients who are registered with the state’s medical cannabis access program may now legally grow cannabis for their own personal use. The post Connecticut: Medical Marijuana Home Grow Law Takes Effect appeared first on NORML.
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Canada: Lawyers Matt Maurer and Kenneth Beallor to teach at Osgoode Hall Law School Cannabis Law and Regulation Program
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 15, 2020
Torkin Mane Lawyers Matt Maurer and Kenneth Beallor are to teach at Osgoode Hall Law School Cannabis Law and Regulation Program TM write… Matt Maurer, … Read More.
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CJIA announces $30M grant opportunity for R3 Program
Illinois News Joint
MARCH 1, 2024
The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) today released a notice of funding opportunity to provide Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) programming in historically underserved Illinois communities. ICJIA actively recruits community-based application reviewers as they are primary stakeholders in the R3 program.
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New Legislation Introduced To Protect State-Legal Marijuana Programs
NORML
JANUARY 14, 2019
The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act essentially would give peace of mind to lawmakers, regulators, 149,000+ workers, and the millions of patients and consumers who are dependent on the normalization of lawful marijuana markets. To date, these statewide regulatory programs are operating largely as voters and politicians intended.
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Ohio Medical Marijuana Laws Demystified: State Regulations Explained
MMJ Recs
APRIL 3, 2024
Ohio has seen significant developments in its medical marijuana laws, reflecting changing attitudes towards cannabis as a therapeutic option. Understanding these regulations is crucial for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers navigating the state’s medical marijuana program.
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Another California Cannabis Enforcement Program That Won’t Work
Canna Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Earlier this week, California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta announced yet another cannabis enforcement program: the Cannabis Administrative Prosecutor Program (CAPP). Will the new enforcement program make a dent in the illegal market? .” You would think that this would make enforcement easy, but you’d be wrong.
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Colorado: Senate Lawmakers Advance Measure Amending State’s Medical Cannabis Access Law
NORML
JUNE 3, 2021
The measure makes numerous changes to the state’s medical program -- several of which may hamper patients’ access to medical cannabis products. The post Colorado: Senate Lawmakers Advance Measure Amending State’s Medical Cannabis Access Law appeared first on NORML.
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Illinois attempts remote cannabis examination law again
Illinois News Joint
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Illinois lawmakers took their third attempt to amend the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act and eliminate the requirements for a physical medical-cannabis examination for those applying for a medical card and registered cardholders in the Medical Cannabis Program. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
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Mississippi Becomes 37th State to Legalize Medical Cannabis With a Law that Provides Limited Access to Patients
Americans for Safe Access
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
On February 2, 2022, Governor Tate Reeves chose to sign SB 2095 into law, making Mississippi the 37th state to adopt medical cannabis laws. The adoption of these laws is the conclusion of a year-long struggle for the future of cannabis in Mississippi. . ASA strongly opposes both of these provisions.
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Will Georgia Legalize Cannabis? GA Medical Cannabis Program Explained
Veriheal
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
All eyes are on Georgia’s medical cannabis program as it continues to grow. The History of the Georgia Medical Cannabis Program Georgia’s medical cannabis program started sales this past spring. Essentially, it’s a way for individuals with these medical conditions to access treatment without fear of breaking the law.
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A Comprehensive Guide to the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program
MMJ Recs
JANUARY 24, 2024
The landscape of healthcare and medicinal practices has undergone a transformative shift with the advent of medical marijuana programs across the United States. Today we’ll take a closer look at the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program, giving Michigan citizens all the info they need about accessing MMJ in the state.
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Opinion: Illinois Caregivers Program needs improvement
Illinois News Joint
MARCH 29, 2023
Cow started in the Medicinal Program in 2015 and was one of the first people to buy medical cannabis in Illinois. “I After losing the use of his hands and the ability to stand consistently, Cow is physically unable to grow his own medicine and needs a Caregivers Program that would allow for a person to grow medicine for him.
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Louisiana Expands State Medical Marijuana Program
MassRoots
AUGUST 3, 2020
New laws expanding the medical marijuana program in Louisiana went into effect on August 1. The state’s medical marijuana program has been criticized for being too limited and too restrictive since the program was established in 2016, but the three laws that went into effect on Saturday aim to improve the situation.
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West Virginia’s Medical Marijuana Program: A Comprehensive Guide to Dispensaries and Legal Regulations
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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New Jersey CRC Seeks Feedback for Medical Cannabis Program
Veriheal
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
After nearly two years of success with recreational cannabis, New Jersey lawmakers are hoping to make some positive changes to cannabis laws in the state. Murphy stated in an Executive Order , “…of New Jersey’s nine million residents, only approximately 15,000 are able to participate in the State’s medical marijuana program.”
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UC Hastings : “UC Hastings Law Grads Oversee San Francisco Cannabis Rules and Programs”
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
UC Hastings Law graduates Tanisha Gooch ’14 and Jeremy Schwartz ’18 work as leaders in the City of San Francisco’s Office of Cannabis. Two UC Hastings Law graduates are on the frontlines of regulating a growing multibillion-dollar cannabis industry in a city with storied history and connection to cannabis culture.
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Congress To Vote On Proposal To Protect Existing State Programs
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 29, 2021
Congress will be voting on a proposal that would protect currently existing cannabis programs across the U.S. If passed, it would create protections for existing state cannabis programs, as well as any tribal medical cannabis programs. A proposed, bipartisan amendment from the House Rules Committee was presented on July 28.
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Happy Thanksgiving from Canna Law Blog!
Canna Law Blog
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
We will be back next week with our regular programming. The post Happy Thanksgiving from Canna Law Blog! Here’s to a relaxing holiday with family and friends. Enjoy the holiday! appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP (Formerly Harris Bricken).
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How Medical Cannabis Programs Differ Throughout the United States
Veriheal
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Just because medical cannabis and recreational cannabis are legal in so many places doesn’t mean that the programs are uniform across the country. There are many existing differences between medical cannabis programs from state to state. Let’s look at how cannabis laws are different from one state to another.
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Cannabis laws in Georgia
The Cannigma
JULY 5, 2022
Georgia has a limited medical program but doesn’t consider itself a “medical marijuana” state as growing, possessing, or smoking any form of the plant is still illegal. 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.
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BREAKING – New York Expands CAURD License Program
Canna Law Blog
MARCH 3, 2023
New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and Cannabis Control Board (CCB) made a significant announcement during the CCB’s board meeting on March 2, 2023 : the Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary License (CAURD) program is expanding the number of CAURD licenses to 300, doubling the previous allotment of 150 CAURD licenses.
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NYSBA Cannabis Law Section Publishes First Update
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
NYSBA members can join the Cannabis Law Section for only $35 and law student members can join for free. Join The Cannabis Law Section. We would like to formally congratulate what was previously our Committee on Cannabis Law on their transition to becoming an official NYSBA Section!
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Cannabis laws in Syria
The Cannigma
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
The Syrian legal system categorizes cannabis as an illegal substance, and its possession, use, sale, and cultivation are prohibited under the law. The law does not differentiate much between possession for personal use and more serious offenses such as trafficking. The post Cannabis laws in Syria appeared first on The Cannigma.
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Texas MMJ Laws and Workplace Rights: What Employees Need to Know
MMJ Recs
MARCH 12, 2024
Overview of Texas Medical Marijuana Laws Texas medical marijuana laws govern the possession, use, and distribution of medical cannabis within the state. However, the law remains restrictive, limiting access to medical cannabis compared to other states.
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Tribe is Expanding Cannabis Cultivation, Overgrowing the State Program
Veriheal
JUNE 28, 2022
South Dakota still has harsh penalties surrounding cannabis consumption, and its newly instated medical cannabis program remains heavily restricted. Overly Restrictive State Sanctioned MMJ Program in SD Has Room For Improvement. Cannabis-infused edibles and even CBD edibles are not permissible in the current program.
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MMJ Laws In Texas: Your Complete Guide
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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Cannabis laws in Tennessee
The Cannigma
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Multiple bills have been introduced between 2020 – 2022 that would have legalized a medical program, a recreational program, or decriminalized cannabis possession, yet all have failed. 37% believe it should be legal for recreational use while 44% only support a medical program. Tennessee medical marijuana program.
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Cannabis laws in South Carolina
The Cannigma
JULY 24, 2022
THC is not legal in any form in South Carolina, which still has harsh anti-cannabis laws. South Carolina medical marijuana program. The state does not have a medical program. The most recent medical marijuana bill , introduced in 2021, would have created a program, albeit a restrictive one. Possible penalties.
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NYSBA initiates Cannabis Law Section resource
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 25, 2022
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has created a Cannabis Law Section for attorneys seeking guidance within the emerging market and practice area. NYSBA initiates Cannabis Law Section resource. The decision to convert the Committee on Cannabis Law to a section was approved at the Jan. Financial Regulation News Reports.
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Cannabis laws in Bosnia & Herzegovina
The Cannigma
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Despite overwhelming public support for medical marijuana, there is currently no legal program for patients in Bosnia and Herzegovina. There have been several pushes for a medical marijuana program. There are no laws explicitly banning CBD, but there is no legal infrastructure for processing it either. CBD regulations.
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Netherlands to Launch Cannabis Pilot Program
Cannabis Life Network
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
The government of the Netherlands will launch a cannabis pilot program with the goal of full-scale legalization. So while it is still technically illegal to buy, sell, or produce […] The post Netherlands to Launch Cannabis Pilot Program appeared first on Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana | News. Technically, no.
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Stark sheriff plans discussion of marijuana law
Medical Marijuana Program Connection
FEBRUARY 10, 2024
The Stark County Sheriff’s Office has planned its next community education program, called “Weeding Out the Facts: 2024 Marijuana Laws.” 15 at the Stark County Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Training Center, 143 1st St. The discussion will be 6 p.m. NE in Massillon. Planned as an open discussion, attendees will.
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The Complete Guide To Iowa MMJ Laws
MMJ Recs
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
With a growing recognition of its potential therapeutic benefits, Iowa has established a medical marijuana program to provide eligible patients with access to cannabis-based treatments. The Iowa medical marijuana program represents a significant step forward in providing patients with alternative treatment options.
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Montana Moots Halving Budget For Administering Recreational Cannabis Program
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
The Billings Gazette reports Proposed funding to allow the state to administer the recreational cannabis program approved by Montana voters… Read More. The post Montana Moots Halving Budget For Administering Recreational Cannabis Program first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.
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Cannabis laws in Wyoming
The Cannigma
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Wyoming does not have a legal medical or adult-use cannabis program. In the 2022 legislative session, there were two cannabis bills introduced: one would decriminalize possession of up to three ounces of cannabis and the other would create a medical cannabis program, however, these are not expected to see movement until 2023 at the earliest.
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Group to begin work on Alabama’s new medical cannabis program
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 12, 2021
The 14 people who will oversee Alabama’s new medical marijuana program will gather for the first time Thursday. The panel faces several deadlines to set up the rules to launch what will be a fully intrastate program. The law directs the commission to elect a chair and vice chair. at the State House in Montgomery.
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More New York Cannabis Program Litigation: First Amendment Challenge to Third-Party Website Rules
Canna Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Constitution and Article I, § 8 of the New York Constitution by limiting lawful commercial speech. They also claim that all the challenged regulations are arbitrary and capricious because they either conflict with New York’s Cannabis Law, lack a rational basis, or exceed the authority of the Cannabis Control Board.
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Free Social Equity Mentorship Program Offered By MITA
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 29, 2021
The post Free Social Equity Mentorship Program Offered By MITA first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. THE PRICE – THE DATE – THE RATING – THE BLURB – January 12, 2021; Phoenix, AZ—The passage of adult-use… Read More.
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Cannabis Act Review: No More Medical Program?
Cannabis Life Network
NOVEMBER 19, 2022
The post Cannabis Act Review: No More Medical Program? It’s a year late, and there are plenty of problems with the current legalization scheme we hope the review will fix. But will ending medical cannabis in Canada be one of its consequences? Health Canada is asking for […]. appeared first on Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana | News.
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