Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Press Release: The Centre for Medicinal Cannabis (CMC) today announces it will convene the UK Medicinal Cannabis Summit 2021: Evidence,… Read More. The post The Centre for Medicinal Cannabis (CMC) today announces it will convene the UK Medicinal Cannabis Summit 2021: Evidence, Policy & Regulation on 15 April 2021.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

A policy framework has been approved by Cabinet to establish the medicinal marijuana in Fiji after Government approved a taskforce to carry out a national consultation on the proposed market. The taskforce was mandated to oversee the feasibility of this industry and assess the laws required for this emerging market. Read More

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Canna Care Docs

OCTOBER 10, 2024

This proposed change is so historic because it is the first time the DEA has recognized the medicinal uses of cannabis and its low risk for abuse. Next steps for cannabis rescheduling This proposed policy change is just that — a proposal. Ketamine, anabolic steroids, and testosterone are some examples of current Schedule III drugs.

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Cannabis Chronicles

MAY 22, 2019

SPOKANE — Researchers at Washington State University are teaming up with the Puyallup Tribe of Indians in an effort to chart the tribe’s outcomes prescribing medicinal marijuana to patients. This partnership with WSU and Qwibil will help us research the safety and efficacy of cannabis as medicine for our patients’ use.”.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

In the previous Congress, The Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act became the first bill in American history to end the federal policy of criminalization that earned bipartisan support. Marijuana legalization is here to stay and it is time that federal policy reflect that.” ” said NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri.

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NORML

JUNE 18, 2020

Justices for the Supreme Court of the state of Pennsylvania have struck down a countywide policy that barred those on probation from accessing medical cannabis. ” Writing for the Court, Chief Justice Thomas G.

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Veriheal

JUNE 16, 2023

On one hand, it is viewed as a super medicine. The truth, however, as revealed by advanced research, has shown that cannabis has a lot of medicinal value. Twitter’s New Policy In February, Twitter relaxed its rules by allowing cannabis companies to advertise their businesses.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2021

The Government has today published a Bill for an Act to make provision for the regulation of the production, import, export, marketing and supply of cannabis for medicinal purposes. The publication of this Bill follows the announcement by the Minister for Public Health in this year’s Budget debate.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

A Maltese MEP has launched a Europe-wide alliance of policy-makers seeking to promote better understanding over medicinal cannabis and harmonising… Read More. The post European Medicinal Cannabis Alliance Launched By Maltese MEP On World Cancer Day first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

Andrew Turnbull spoke with Corporate Counsel about how in-house counsel are reviewing corporate cannabis policies in light of new state laws allowing for medicinal marijuana use and the introduction of the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act. Turnbull (San Francisco). Morrison & Foerster LLP.

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NORML

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.” SB1719 ensures that patients will have greater access to the medicines they need, a key element of continuity needed for the success of any health system.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2021

but now they’ve been forced to reverse that policy. A power struggle has been brewing in Cook County, where job offers to several attorneys from Public Defender Sharone Mitchell were rescinded after confusion over the county’s drug policy. They were (excuse the pun) weeding positive testing attorneys out.

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NORML

APRIL 4, 2019

We have to take it and control it, monitor its use and effects, benefit from its medicinal efforts, allow our people to live in a safer environment.” Lawmakers resolved that the policy change “enhances individual freedom, promotes the efficient use of law enforcement resources, [and] … enhances revenue for public purposes.”

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

News 24… Japan should approve the use of cannabis-based medicines, a health ministry panel recommended on Thursday, paving the way for a possible landmark revision of the country’s strict drug laws.

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NORML

MAY 11, 2020

During this worldwide health emergency, it is more important than ever that patients have safe, above-ground, uninterrupted access to lab-tested cannabis medicine. Given this new reality, how do activists effectively make their voices heard and continue to advocate for substantive changes in cannabis policies? Here’s how.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2021

He added the UK’s drug policy is “hopelessly out of date,” as it’s still governed by the infamous 1971 Misuse of Drugs Act. In Germany, the medicinal cannabis market is worth €200 million. Dr Poulter ends his article by saying: “All GPs should be given a free hand to prescribe cannabis medicines.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

For employers who are not exempt, the employer has a fair amount of discretion in creating marijuana policies, according to Zaino and CBIA HR Counsel Diane Mokriski. You can still draft a policy that essentially preserves the current protections you have as an employer, you just have to draft a policy,” added Zaino.

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NORML

MARCH 20, 2020

Yet, despite the economic and political progress that has been made in states around the country, marijuana is still defined by federal law as a Schedule I substance with no medicinal value and a high potential for abuse. Cannabis businesses not eligible for Small Business Administration disaster relief aid.

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NORML

APRIL 3, 2020

Medical cannabis is essential and while we commend our state officials for declaring that centers will remain open during the state of emergency, we need to ensure our patients have uninterrupted access to their life saving medicine, especially during these uncertain times.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 12, 2023

The people of French Polynesia can now legally use medicinal cannabis following the local assembly’s approval of a consumption law. A total of 20 opposition members voted against French Polynesia’s medicinal cannabis law. French Polynesia’s Medicinal Cannabis Law May Be Challenged in France .

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NORML

JUNE 26, 2019

It also establishes a task force to review cannabis policy and to make recommendations to the legislature by 2021. Ige did announce his intent to veto legislation allowing medical cannabis patients to transport their medicine between islands, stating that such activities are in direct violation of federal law. By contrast, Gov.

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Veriheal

JUNE 3, 2022

Fan Controlled Football Player Tests League’s Cannabis Policy. Because the game occurred in Georgia, where cannabis is illegal, the Zappers cut Stewart for violating state and team policy. Do you agree with Castetter and others in the industry who say they are too restrictive? Let us know in the comments!

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NORML

DECEMBER 1, 2021

NORML's Deputy Director Paul Armentano said, "It is time for politicians and others to stop assessing cannabis through the lens of 'what we don't know' and instead start engaging in evidence-based discussions about marijuana and marijuana reform policies that are indicative of all that we do know.".

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 29, 2023

In doing so, it has joined other African countries like Zimbabwe and Uganda in legalizing cannabis use for medicinal and industrial purposes. While this is a fairly low amount of THC, it still has positive applications for medicinal use. This move could also have incredible benefits for Ghana’s economy.

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Project CBD

MARCH 8, 2019

In recent years, the use of cannabis in veterinary medicine has gone from obscure concept to a mainstream issue. As of February 2019, the Veterinary Medical Board in California still has no official policy on hemp products. Claws and Effect: Cannabis Medicine for Pets. Medical Cannabis in California. Related story.

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Cannabis Chronicles

JUNE 2, 2019

Marijuana Moment, a marijuana policy blog, first reported the update. Cannabinoid oil, or CBD, can be extracted and processed from the hemp plant to be used for medicinal purposes. Some local airports said the rule change would not change the way they operate, while others were not aware any policies were altered at all.

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NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

In August 2016, the US Drug Enforcement Administration announced in the US Federal Register that the agency was “adopting a new policy that is designed to increase the number of entities registered under the Controlled Substances Act to grow (manufacture) marijuana to supply legitimate researchers in the United States.”

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NORML

MAY 12, 2020

By the time she learned she was breaking the law, cannabis medicine was saving her life. “Before I came to see cannabis as medicine, that missing that information was never a concern for me,” recalled Tamara, and like many other readers, she would unconsciously fill in the blanks with negative assumptions.

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

Having witnessed the early days of medical cannabis caregiving in California as a patient living with Crohn’s Disease, Bacca feels it is imperative to protect patients’ rights to botanical medicine. Background. The JA expands qualifying physicians under the OMMP to naturopaths, physician’s assistants and nurse practitioners.

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2019

This bill would authorize the Department of Health Professions and school boards to adopt the necessary policies for school nurses to administer these medications just like other medications administered to students, like antibiotics and Advil. Marijuana policy should be evidence based. Dispel the myths with the NORML Fact Sheets.

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2019

179 : The VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019 to facilitate federally-sponsored clinical research into the safety and efficacy of medical cannabis among veterans. Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA) and Clay Higgins (R-LA) and Senators Jon Tester (D-MT) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) have introduced legislation, HR 712 / S.

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NORML

MARCH 11, 2020

The reefer madness days are done and it’s time for Congress and the VA to face the facts surrounding marijuana — most pointedly, its medicinal benefits for veterans. Please take a moment and contact your member of Congress and tell them to join me in support of the Veterans Equal Access Act.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Those suffering from chronic pain report significant improvements in health following the passage of medical cannabis access laws, according to data published in the journal Forum for Health Economics & Policy.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

It is my determination that this legislation will allow those veterans who can benefit from the medicinal use of cannabis to have a safe and regulated way to access their treatment.

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PrestoDoctor

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

With the rise of cannabis legalization and a growing public push for medicinal and recreational marijuana use, the NFL’s marijuana policy has become a hot topic. Understanding the NFL’s Marijuana Policy appeared first on PrestoDoctor. Fans, players, and advocates alike […] The post Can NFL Players Smoke Weed?

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

This means that some patients must travel long distances and pay exorbitant prices to obtain their medicine. The measure permits children with serious conditions for which medical marijuana has been recommended to have their medicine administered to them while on school property. NH resident? NY resident? NM resident? IN resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 24, 2021

The form further warns that “[t]he use or possession of marijuana remains unlawful under Federal law regardless of whether it has been legalized or decriminalized for medicinal or recreational purposes in the state where you reside.”

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