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Iowa Bill Seeking ‘Vaporizable’ Cannabis To Be On State-Approved List

Veriheal

Currently, the program only allows for tablets, capsules, liquids, topicals, vaporizable products (not raw flower), and suppositories. Currently, the state is stringent on ways to allow patients to inhale cannabis – with most product options surrounding topical or oral forms. How Do I Apply For Iowa Medical Cannabis?

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When adult-use eclipses medical: How recreational cannabis legalization has undermined patient care

The Cannigma

A teacher recovering from sports-related spinal injuries, Paul relies on transdermal CBD/THC patches in a 1:1 ratio and topicals to manage his pain. These steps aim to restore the dignity, accessibility, and safety of medical cannabis systems nationwide. Paul’s story illustrates this challenge.

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Virginia: New Medical Cannabis Laws Take Effect July 1

NORML

Now, patients can expect to see products typical of compounding pharmacies, like capsules, topicals, lozenges, lollipops, and suppositories, with an allowance of up to 10 milligrams of THC each. It is patients like Tamara Lyn Netzel, a teacher from Alexandria who suffers from multiple sclerosis, who stand to benefit from this legislation.

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Marijuana Legalization in NY & Driving: Response to NYS Association of Police Chiefs from Roc NORML

NORML

The New York State Association of Police made a statement opposing legalization of cannabis for adult-use in New York, in response to Governor Cuomo’s announcement that he plans to pass legislation April 1st, with the budget, that will legalize cannabis for adult-use in New York.

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Pennsylvania’s Medical Cannabis Legislation Was Recently Amended

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On Wednesday, June 30, Governor Tom Wolf (D) of Pennsylvania signed medical cannabis legislation amendments into effect. Under the terms of the legislation, House Bill 1024 will extend cannabis curbside services and indefinitely eradicate the patient cap for actively serving caregivers.

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NORML Issues Report Highlighting 2021 State Legislative Victories

Cannabis Law Report

State legislators in 2021 enacted over 50 laws liberalizing marijuana policies in more than 25 states, according to a report issued today by the National Organization of the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). This marks a change from past years, when similar laws were primarily enacted via citizens’ initiatives, not by legislative action.

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Marijuana Legalization Rundown: New Legislation Across Several States

Cannabis Law Report

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.