MMJ Recs

MAY 3, 2024

Arkansas has emerged as one of the states at the forefront of medical marijuana legalization. With its program in full swing, thousands of patients across the state are benefiting from access to this alternative form of treatment. Typically, medical marijuana cards need to be renewed annually.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 23, 2021

State lawmakers in Kansas are considering a bill that would legalize medical marijuana under strictly limited conditions. Kansas is one of only 14 states without a comprehensive medical marijuana program, currently allowing patients with a recommendation from a physician to only use CBD oil with a maximum of 5% THC.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2021

.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Travelers Institute , the public policy division of The Travelers Companies, Inc. The webinar series, which launched in 2020, will be hosted by Joan Woodward, President of the Travelers Institute and Executive Vice President of Public Policy at Travelers. Programs include: Sept. 22 – “High Risk?

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Rhode Island leaders are inching closer to a agreement on legalizing recreational marijuana, but have still not settled on what sort of governing body will oversee, regulate and issue retail licenses in the potentially lucrative market for legal cannabis. Department of Business Regulation.

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NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

Virginia has been one of the most reluctant states to consider marijuana law reform, though it recently began allowing some forms of cannabis oil for approved patients. So, it shouldn’t be a huge surprise that Virginia didn’t launch a medical marijuana program until 2015, nearly two decades after California.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

Last fall, we ran a 13-part series taking a hard look at each of the 2020 presidential candidates’ history and views related to marijuana. In that popular series, grading criteria was as follows: Current stance on marijuana : What have they recently said about marijuana legislation? When did they adopt this stance?

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Medical marijuana, once a controversial and stigmatized topic, has undergone a remarkable transformation in the eyes of the American public. Changing Public Opinion on Medical Marijuana in the United States In recent decades, the public’s stance on medical marijuana has shifted from skepticism to acceptance.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 4, 2022

Though the country legalised a form of medical marijuana to boost exports in 2020, regulations have yet to be set. The type of marijuana to be grown is also different from the cannabis that is normally grown in Lebanon, which contains much higher amounts of THC. “If there’s no development policy, there will be no solution.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

In Ohio, accessing medical marijuana involves more than just obtaining a prescription; it requires navigating a complex landscape of dispensaries, regulations, and patient expectations. Upon arrival, expect to present your medical marijuana card and identification for verification. Respect dispensary staff and fellow patients.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

8, will see voters render a verdict on a broad scope of drug policy reform issues via their midterm ballots. Each of the five states that are pushing in the direction of marijuana legalization takes a unique approach. Let’s explore: Arkansas Issue 4, Marijuana Legalization Initiative (2022).

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NORML

JUNE 5, 2020

For NORML’s 50th anniversary, every Friday we will be posting a blog from NORML’s Founder Keith Stroup as he reflects back on a lifetime as America’s foremost marijuana smoker and legalization advocate. If one was convicted of a felony for selling marijuana, the DC bar would get involved.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 27, 2019

We examine each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and we also canvas their current respective stances on marijuana. Stance on marijuana: Pete Buttigieg supports legalizing marijuana and expunging criminal records of marijuana-related drug convictions.

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Veriheal

MARCH 28, 2023

Another option that many people find appealing is advertising online and on social media. With social media being a place to express yourself, it sure does limit how one can do this, especially when it comes to advertising a cannabis business or brand. Not all cannabis is marijuana or THC and this makes things very confusing.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 3, 2021

Online retail powerhouse Amazon announced on Tuesday that it would support efforts to legalize marijuana at the federal level and would no longer test applicants for most U.S. The policy changes were announced in a blog post from Amazon CEO Dave Clark that was published by the company on June 1. jobs for cannabis use.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2022

Former President Bill Clinton has apparently been hearing a lot about the therapeutic potential of CBD products for pain management lately, and, according to a now-deleted media report, said at a recent conference appearance that broad interest in the topic should spur regulators to develop standards for the cannabinoid. Ganjapreneur report.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

We examined each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and we also canvassed their current respective stances on marijuana. Stance on marijuana: Donald Trump’s stance on marijuana is unclear. Though Trump has supported the STATES Act, he has not advocated for legalizing marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

A panel of Commonwealth Court judges has ordered the Wolf administration to reveal how many medical marijuana patients have received approval from a doctor to use cannabis for opioid addiction treatment. The Altoona Mirror reports. For more than a year, the Department of Health has fought to keep that information secret.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 28, 2022

Despite Social Media Buzz, Researchers Say CBD COVID Cure Not Yet a Reality. Lost in the media frenzy, however, was the fact that this finding wasn’t an end-all-be-all. Further, the Oregon State study responsible for the social media bonanza used 98% pure CBD, which is nearly impossible to find on the commercial market.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2020

Commission Announces Applicant Forum for January 23, Approves 31 Provisional Licenses for Marijuana Establishments. The Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) today approved 31 new provisional licenses for Marijuana Establishments.

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Veriheal

JUNE 27, 2023

The pilot program for the New York cannabis farmers market is coming closer to being a reality. To help growers move some of the abundances of cannabis they are sitting on the OCM came up with the idea of permitting a cannabis farmers market pilot program. Federal Marijuana Prohibition Caused This Conundrum In 1937 the U.S.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In addition to numerous expansions to the state’s medical marijuana (MMJ) program, the state’s decriminalization of cannabis went into effect in August, beginning the reversal of decades of harm done by the war on drugs. ” Cannabis in Louisiana. John Bel Edwards (D) in 2016.

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NORML

OCTOBER 30, 2019

With Nevada NORML’s Virtual Lobby Day, volunteers will be utilizing a variety of communication mediums, from letter writing campaigns to phone banking and social media, to contact their representatives to demonstrate support for these federal bills. ” said Nevada NORML Director Madisen Saglibene.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The current public policies in local and state cannabis ordinance and equity programs may enhance racial disparities if they follow the pattern of exclusion and criminalization that encompass past policies promoted as beneficial to African Americans but uphold racial capitalistic practices. Authored By: By Dr. Ayoka Nurse.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 3, 2021

“New Jersey averaging 32,000 arrests a year for low-level, nonviolent, minor possession of cannabis—and 80% of those arrested were people who look like me—is not a fluke or happenstance,” said Leo Bridgewater, Director of Veterans Outreach for Minorities 4 Medical Marijuana (M4MM) and an advocate in the state’s effort for cannabis reform.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

With Nevada NORML’s Virtual Lobby Day, volunteers will be utilizing a variety of communication mediums, from letter writing campaigns to phone banking and social media, to contact their representatives to demonstrate support for these federal bills. ” said Nevada NORML Director Madisen Saglibene.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 4, 2019

Illinois poised to enact historic recreational marijuana bill that could clear convictions for 770,000. The governor of Illinois is poised to sign a bill legalizing the recreational use of marijuana there — making it the first state to do so through its legislature and the 11th overall to legalize pot.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 16, 2019

Steve Hawkins, executive director of the Marijuana Policy Project commented on hearing the testimony. “We We are pleased to hear Mr. Barr intends to respect state marijuana laws if he is confirmed as our next attorney general. Attorney General Nominee Vows to Respect State Marijuana Laws.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 24, 2019

As discussed in Part 9, the bottom line is that: physicians-in-training are not prepared to prescribe medical marijuana. Patients, physicians, and the public all want to learn more about medical marijuana. What growth and setbacks are happening in our current state program, and ultimately, on the national front?

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SpeedWeed

JULY 27, 2021

National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) State-by-State Policies. NCIA’s State-by-State Policies page is easy to navigate with a U.S. NCIA’s State-by-State Policies page is easy to navigate with a U.S. If the state’s medical cannabis program is operational. Marijuana Policy Project. Caregivers.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 8, 2021

Patients would not be permitted to smoke or vape medical marijuana. The specific amount of cannabis would be determined by state officials, who would be tasked with drafting the rules and regulations for the medical marijuana program by July 1, 2023. Senate Approval for SB 158 Seems Unlikely. View original article.

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NORML

JANUARY 2, 2019

In learning about Las Vegas’ history from a perspective that isn’t often discussed, we got a firm grasp on how marijuana has undisputedly been a tool used for oppression. This only reaffirmed that social justice needs to be a priority when discussing marijuana policy in this community. July 2018: Lobby Day in DC.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Back in the 1970s, a donation from Playboy was instrumental in the foundation of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). The campaign will be focusing on implementing changes in public policy through advocating for legislation.

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WeedAdvisor

JUNE 19, 2019

In the months leading up to – and after – marijuana legalization in Canada, the government and media were abundantly clear about keeping marijuana inside home borders. Border officials constantly remind us that marijuana is illegal at the federal level in the U.S. If caught, the penalties can be quite harsh. and abroad.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 21, 2021

However, when it comes to cannabis, they have one of the harshest policies. They are so strict that Japan is considered one of the worst countries for getting arrested for marijuana possession. At the moment, Japan does not have any medical cannabis program for their patients.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 23, 2021

With nearly a dozen pot policy reform bills currently under consideration in the Texas legislature, Democratic Rep. While the cannabis community was reveling in its celebration of the plant, Talarico turned to social media to share the news of a bill he filed last month. Happy 4/20! Only 13% said it should be completely illegal.”.

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Veriheal

JUNE 4, 2021

This past Friday, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler reintroduced The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act of 2021, otherwise known as the MORE Act. While Congress aims to address comprehensive drug reform, President Biden’s new budget proposal continues to maintain a longstanding policy that prevents D.C.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 22, 2023

We have been working with the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission incessantly since 2015, when rulemaking commenced for the adult use program. We’ve also seen OLCC bend and break its own purported “policies” around infractions and settlement. Two sets of OLCC cannabis rules and policies Oregon cannabis is a mess right now.

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