Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

Puerto Rico’s Governor has signed legislation into law protecting qualified medical cannabis patients from workplace discrimination. The legislation amends Puerto Rico’s medical marijuana access law so that registered patients are now classified as members of a protected class under the US territory’s employment protection laws.

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Veriheal

MAY 26, 2022

But one area of cannabis medicine is still lagging behind—research. Patients around the world are in need of natural, alternative medical solutions, and Realm of Caring (RoC) is on a mission to serve them. RoC also works to increase patients’ access to medical cannabis by helping U.S. Bringing Cannabis Into Mainstream Medicine.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2022

ACT government considers Mind Medicine Australia reform to allow psychedelics. The ACT government is considering legislation changes to allow MDMA-assisted therapy to treat post-traumatic stress disorder and psilocybin to treat depression. The Canberra Times reports.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

By the end of 2018 there were almost 60,000 patients, and nearly $100 million had been taken in the first year of sales. It is projected that there will soon be over 200,000 registered medical marijuana patients in Maryland. LaPrade Medical Marijuana Commission legislation. The program continues to grow in popularity.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 13, 2023

For patients seeking access to this valuable form of treatment, it’s essential to understand the complex web of regulations, legal requirements, and rights surrounding medical marijuana in the Golden State. This recommendation is a critical legal document that allows patients to use and possess medical marijuana.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

This subcommittee will analyze the experiences of regulating cannabis for medicinal use. Nonetheless, no real progress on a legislative level has been made so far. Some real progress was made with the creation of the subcommittee to analyze experiences of regulating cannabis for medicinal use.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

The evolution from stigma to acceptance has been a journey marked by changing perceptions, legislative shifts, and a growing understanding of the therapeutic potential of cannabis. The journey begins with early debates around the medicinal use of cannabis, leading to the eventual establishment of the state’s medical marijuana program.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 13, 2023

While the state has traditionally held a conservative stance on cannabis, there has been a gradual shift in public opinion and legislative action, paving the way for a more inclusive and patient-centric approach to healthcare. Additionally, patients must have exhausted all other available treatment options without finding relief.

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TheAnswerPage

JANUARY 11, 2022

Are you able to answer your patients’ medical marijuana questions? Also, a recent systematic review of healthcare professionals’ “cannabis knowledge” reported “there was a unanimous lack of self-perceived knowledge surrounding all aspects of medicinal cannabis” (2). million medical marijuana patients nationwide.

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Cannabis Info

MARCH 2, 2019

Marijuana as a treatment for epilepsy. Medical cannabis is showing great potential in the treatment of epilepsy. Cannabis has been used medicinally for thousands of years by the human race for a large catalogue of ailments. Epilepsy is usually diagnosed after patients have experienced a series of seizures.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2019

Three new laws intended to expand patient access to and the therapeutic value of Virginia’s medical cannabis program take effect July 1, 2019. “These bills help ensure that all patients are able to obtain and use the necessary therapeutic doses of their cannabis medicines regardless of location or physical ability.”

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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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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. The bill now waits for signatures and executive action to become law.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2021

The legislation seeks to prohibit retaliation for the positive result of a doping test for which the employee or candidate for employment has a medical prescription or legal authorization. Thus, the Government of Puerto Rico provided the first legislative framework to regulate and allow the use of medicinal cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Our families and communities are suffering, and we urgently need access to preventative and curative medicines and medical care that is safe and effective. These ground-breaking treatments offer therapeutic access to either psilocybin (the active ingredient in ‘magic mushrooms’) or MDMA, a synthetic medicine.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

In Chile, the Public Security Commission of the Senate has approved an indication to authorize self-cultivation of cannabis for medicinal purposes. ” In addition, the approved legislative text takes the essence of the “Safe Cultivation Law”, which seeks to stop the criminalization of patients.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2022

Czech cannabis patients will soon be able to treat their ailments not only with MOTAGON’s dried flowers, but also full spectrum extracts. With this agreement, Czech doctors are extended the option to work with an effective form of cannabis medicines, namely standardized extracts with more precise doses of CBD and THC cannabinoids.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This article delves into the current status of medical marijuana in Texas, exploring the laws, regulations, qualifying conditions, and the overall framework that shapes the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes in the Lone Star State.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 22, 2021

With more states in America passing medical cannabis laws than ever before, the inevitable question of how we treat medical cannabis patients is surfacing its head more frequently. Medical cannabis patients who find themselves incarcerated often find themselves ostracized when they ask for their medicine. You must allow this.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

This year, we can and must succeed in passing this essential legislation and protecting the rights of veterans to access medical treatment and serving those who served us. Once enacted, veterans will be able to access medical marijuana treatment without the added challenge of accessing a private, non-VA physician. Barbara Lee.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2022

As of August 1, medical cannabis patients will be allowed to get prescriptions directly from their medical practitioners, rather than requiring permission from the Switzerland Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH). The medical cannabis ban was lifted by the Federal Council in June. The demand for such permits has increased in recent years.

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Veriheal

MARCH 20, 2023

Alternative medicine is becoming more widely acknowledged and practiced than ever before, opening the door for therapies like psychedelics to enter the world of mainstream healthcare. Both Colorado and Oregon allow patients to take psilocybin under the supervision of regulated and licensed “healing centers.” Connecticut Gov.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

In May 2014, Barnaby Joyce spoke out in support of legalising cannabis medicine: a campaign fronted by a young patient named Dan Haslam. And two years later, the Nationals MP helped open the nation’s first medicinal cannabis farm in memory of Dan, who’d lost his battle with cancer. “That is not the truth.”

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Representative Michael Grieco and Senator Lauren Book filed bills directing the Department of Health to study psilocybin, ketamine, and MDMA as treatments for mental health conditions. The bills would require the DOH and the Board of Medicine to submit a report by Sept. Representative Michael Grieco. Senator Lauren Book. Definitely.

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Veriheal

MARCH 2, 2024

In December of 2023, the country recently made a new move towards reform that could stimulate the cannabidiol (CBD) industry and provide many patients, such as those with epilepsy , with access to potentially life-changing medical treatments. The changes outlined by the bill are poised to go into effect by the end of next year.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 10, 2023

While some states have embraced the therapeutic potential of cannabis and established robust medical marijuana programs, others lag behind, leaving patients without access to a potentially life-changing treatment. One of the primary challenges is the limited number of qualifying conditions in some states.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 7, 2023

With a growing list of conditions benefiting from MMJ treatment, many residents of Ohio are availing of the state’s well-run MMJ program. To help out, we’ve compiled this awesome list of every Ohio dispensary that MMJ patients need to know. Bloom Medicinals. Bloom Medicinals have several branches across the state of Ohio.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

Among the many changes that this new legislation brought were amendments to and expansion of New York’s lawful off-duty conduct law to protect cannabis use by employees when they are not on the job. The Hall Act expressly does not allow for the use of cannabis products that are smoked or vaped, baked goods, or candies. Connecticut.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 18, 2022

This response reflects recent peer-reviewed studies from Wayne State University and the Federal University of Paraná that reported lower threat-related amygdala reactivity and suppressed anxiety in PTSD patients using medical cannabis. This medicine has absolutely changed my life. About Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

Cannabis was commonly utilized in various medicinal preparations and tinctures, and it was listed in the US Pharmacopeia until the early 20th century. The 1996 passage of Proposition 215 in California marked a turning point, making it the first state to legalize medical marijuana, sparking a wave of legislative reforms across the country.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 29, 2021

If elected officials fail to embrace the power and truth of medical cannabis, we will continue to needlessly lose thousands of our fellow Texans to ineffective treatments.”. The Texas legislature is scheduled to reconvene for a special session on July 8, 2021, to vote on legislation Governor Greg Abbott deemed critical to state interests.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Virginia, once known for its conservative stance on cannabis, has made significant strides in embracing the medicinal properties of this plant. The establishment of medical marijuana dispensaries in Virginia represents a progressive approach to healthcare, offering patients alternative treatment options for various medical conditions.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Euractiv report… Germany’s regulatory approach to medical cannabis is good practice and should be replicated across Europe, according to newly-born European Medicinal Cannabis Association (EUMCA). MEP: EU framework on medical cannabis to give ‘peace of mind’ to patients. German model. Read full story.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

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. Physician’s Prescription: Patients must obtain a prescription from a qualified physician registered with the TCUP.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 8, 2024

By shedding light on these financial aspects, individuals can gain a clearer understanding of the financial commitment required to access medicinal cannabis within Missouri’s healthcare framework. Patients seeking access to medical marijuana must navigate a structured framework that governs cultivation, distribution, and usage.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 1, 2019

Cannabis, for medicinal purposes, was legalised nearly four months ago in the UK, but how many patients are actually reaping the benefits, and how far have we really come? When medicinal cannabis was legalised in the UK in November 2018, many people, especially medical professionals and patients, welcomed the decision with open arms.

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MMJ Recs

JULY 30, 2021

Medical marijuana has been legal in the state of Pennsylvania since April 6, 2016, with patients being able to access medical marijuana by 2018. And what do they mean for medical marijuana patients? During the COVID-19 pandemic, making changes to specific legislations such as the Medical Marijuana Act proved difficult.

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