Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 21, 2019

However, CBD will provide many medicinal benefits including reducing inflammation, pain, anxiety, stress, migraines, seizures, depression, and the ability to obtain a much deeper sleep so you can wake up well rested and ready to tackle your daily tasks. CBD is completely non-psychoactive.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

In a day and age when more than twenty percent of the population live in states which have legalized the marijuana market, and in an era where nearly every state has enacted some legal protections for the use of medical cannabis or its extracts, the time has come for federal lawmakers to end this senseless and cruel prohibition that ruins lives.

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Under existing law, only a handful of licensed dispensaries are permitted in the state. This means that some patients must travel long distances and pay exorbitant prices to obtain their medicine. Legislation is pending, House Bill 1130, to protect out-of-state patients who possess medical cannabis while visiting Indiana.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 19, 2025

Here, too, is a 2025 National Library of Medicine journal abstract on the topic, with a similar definitional and etiological take, and adding this noteworthy fact: “Although considered rare, there has been a steady increase in CHS diagnoses.” copycat” lawsuits ensue, they would be on a state-by-state basis, implicating state law claims.

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MJ Business Attorneys

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Currently, Hawaii’s state statutes include any person who is “prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition under federal law” from firearms ownership under state law as well, and federal law flatly prohibits marijuana users from owning or possessing firearms, even in states where marijuana is legal.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 20, 2021

But prior to 1996 when California declared it medicine, cannabis was illegal in every state at every level. As political pendulums swing, so too can state law, which we continue to see all around the country. There is something therapeutic about growing your own medicine,” Parmelee said. What do the experts say?

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2022

Ikigai Law. In this post, we unpack the regulatory compliances a medicinal hemp product has to go through. Largely, hemp can be legally cultivated, processed and sold– but only for scientific, medicinal 2 or food or industrial purposes 3. For the purposes of this post, we will discuss only the medicinal route of doing business.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2021

As the psychedelic renaissance contributes to a swelling pool of safety and efficacy data pertaining to the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelic medicine, many localities—particularly in North America—are revising their legal frameworks. Mapping Psychedelic Drug Policy Reform. The map below seeks to track these initiatives.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The bill would prohibit employers terminating an employee for the employee’s lawful off-duty activities that are lawful under state law even if those activities are not lawful under federal law, such as consuming cannabis. CO resident? IN resident? NJ resident? New Mexico.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 7, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Department of Justice released the “Guidelines for the Security and Non-Diversion of Cannabis Grown for Medicinal Use” to clarify the state’s laws governing medicinal cannabis, specifically those related to the enforcement, transportation, and use of medicinal cannabis.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 19, 2019

Almost 18 months later, and despite the state having finalized its commercial cannabis regulations, roughly 75% of all jurisdictions in California continue to forbid cannabis stores (medicinal as well as adult-use) from setting up shop; the percent of jurisdictions that ban adult-use stores is even higher.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 6, 2021

Attorney General Garland reiterates his disinterest in prosecuting marijuana users abiding by state law. A bipartisan, bicameral group recently introduced the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act. The Texas legislature moves on cannabis decriminalization. And finally, you can now purchase Amish CBD. cannabis research bills.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 17, 2022

The proposed penalties against Dorn — who has practiced in Florida for more than three decades – stemmed from a 2019 complaint alleging that the physician violated state law by failing to conduct physical examinations of “Patient O.G.” The complaint also accused Dorn of employing a “trick or scheme” in the practice of medicine.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

For terminally ill patients living out their final days, cannabis can make a world of difference –but they’ve traditionally faced barriers attempting to use the plant medicine in hospital settings. The existing conflict between cannabis research and laws raises questions about whether cannabis should be treated like other medicines.

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MassRoots

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Now that more than half of the states in the nation have legalized cannabis for either medicinal or recreational purposes, those state-legal businesses deserve to be able to operate as such. As long as individuals and businesses are operating under state law, this proposal would remove the risk of federal criminal penalties.

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MassRoots

AUGUST 3, 2020

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. Home cultivation remains illegal for the more than 4,000 registered medical marijuana patients.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 28, 2019

As a number of states and the District of Columbia have moved to permit possession, use and sale of marijuana for both medicinal and recreational purposes and the business of legalized cannabis distribution has grown exponentially, federal law banning such activity remains unchanged. USCIS Policy Manual, Chapter 5 Section C.3.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 24, 2022

Forest Service (USFS) human resources division posted a notice on Monday that says while cannabis is legal in some form in a majority of states, federal workers “must remain drug-free and refrain from illegal drug use whether on or off duty regardless of state laws.”. HRM: Federal law prohibits marijuana use.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2020

In an even larger trend, the health care provider community seems to be exploring various alternative therapies and emerging medicines to improve quality of care. Recently, the decriminalization of psilocybin (by various cities) has been in the news as an emerging medicine.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 9, 2020

In New Zealand , the Medicinal Cannabis Agency is now prepared to accept applications for business licenses. Nothing’s harder than keeping up with the changes in state laws as a result of the virus. COVID-19 is not expected to interfere with the application process. handy dandy chart. and finally.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Fortunately for patients, leading well-known cannabis software platform and marketplace Eaze is celebrating the inauguration of Eaze Compassion , which aims to reinstate compassionate care across the Golden State. The program has received wide support from politicians advocating for access to medicinal cannabis, such as California Sen.

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NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

The measure would prohibit employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. Legislation has been introduced in Oklahoma, Senate Bill 325, to restrict access to medical cannabis in the state. OK resident? AK resident? AZ resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

Citing the government’s inclusion of the popular plant in the Controlled Substances Act, the agency said: “[T]here are no exceptions in federal law for marijuana purportedly used for medicinal purposes, even if such use is sanctioned by state law.”.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

The bill clarifies that products made from the resin of the cannabis plant are legal for medical purposes under state law, including extracts, concentrates, oils, tinctures, and edible products, amongst others. Update : HB 2149 was approved by the Public Safety Committee on 2/20. NV resident?

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Veriheal

JANUARY 19, 2023

Despite cannabis remaining a Schedule I classification according to the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA), meaning that it has no medicinal value, over 30 states in the United States have legalized it for its medicinal use. ” This ruling has received great feedback from advocates throughout the state.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Advocates have tried to make this happen in the past partitioning for the addition of these three conditions, but they were ultimately denied by the state’s medical review board. In regard to the petition to add these three conditions to state law, advocates must be very careful.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Australia Cannabis Regulations: Federal and State Overview Australias cannabis laws are complex, with federal, state, and local regulations all playing a role in determining the legal framework. Businesses looking to enter Australia’s medicinal cannabis market must understand how these jurisdictions overlap.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 4, 2021

But even in this era of plenty, there are still countless medical cannabis patients who cannot afford their medicine and don’t know where or how to find assistance. And once they actually receive their medical cannabis card, there’s the often prohibitive cost of the medicine itself. Inability navigating the system.

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The Cannigma

MAY 16, 2025

In fact, a well-funded and coordinated effort is underway to not only take those products away from you but also to dismantle the rights weve fought hard to secure under state laws and limited federal protections. are about FDA-approved drugs vs Herbal Medicine, THC vs. no-THC, Harm Reduction vs. Prison. Make it make sense.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 20, 2022

On January 14, 2022, the Supreme Court of New Hampshire reversed a trial court decision that dismissed a former employee’s complaint alleging his employer failed to consider whether it could reasonably accommodate his use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. The Supreme Court of New Hampshire agreed with the former employee and reversed.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

“With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It Only two states so far, Florida and Colorado, have allowed their COVID measures to expire fully.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2019

It spells out what is and what isn’t lawful grow.“I The document summarizes more than 20 years of state laws, regulations, and guidelines concerning the growing, distribution and transportation of medicinal cannabis in the Golden State. I appreciate that it is coming from the top,” he said. Health & Saf.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 30, 2022

Bartolotta explains in her 2020 memo to all Pennsylvania senators: Unfortunately, Pennsylvania’s “zero tolerance” driving under the influence (DUI) law does not contemplate the difference between medicinal and recreational use of marijuana. Pennsylvania’s medical cannabis program is at the point of no return.

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MMJ Recs

JUNE 30, 2022

As its medicinal benefits earn heightened recognition, marijuana continues to become more accepted across the United States. Various state laws are gradually beginning to embrace the plant as a recreational pastime, too. It could even make your morning coffee redundant! Ice Cream Cake.

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Miss Marijuana

JULY 3, 2025

It’s kind of like taking the right amount of medicine from your doctor. Drug Interactions and Contraindications Medical marijuana can mix with other medicines in ways you might not expect. Or it might not be safe with certain heart medicines. You can check your state’s latest laws at NORML’s State Laws page.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 29, 2020

It is important to note that none of this changed federal drug laws or the federal government’s ability to enforce those laws. What this means, in all reality, is that tribes can still consider legalizing medicinal and adult-use cannabis on their lands. Attorney in that district is going to treat this tribal experiment.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

House Bill 1089 would prohibit employers terminating an employee for the employee’s lawful off-duty activities that are lawful under state law even if those activities are not lawful under federal law, such as consuming marijuana. Send a message to your representatives in support of the MORE Act now.

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