NORML

AUGUST 13, 2019

Regardless of the policy you’re advocating for (e.g., adult-use, patient access, decriminalization etc.) Marijuana policy should be evidence based. As a member you’ll be the driving force behind meaningful marijuana law reform efforts on the local, state and federal levels. Get your tickets today!

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NORML

MARCH 4, 2019

In the Texas State Capitol Building, dozens of patients joined us to ask their legislators to coauthor legislation that makes the Texas Compassionate Use Program more inclusive and effective. Patients then broke out into groups by district and went to visit their legislative offices. Marijuana policy should be evidence based.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

However, despite cannabis’s protected status, some localities in the state have refused to recognize the rights of medical marijuana patients. A new bill working its way through the Utah State Legislature is targeting this clear violation of the law by threatening to cut funding from cities that engage in these harmful policies.

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NORML

APRIL 1, 2020

“In those majority of states that regulate aspects of the cannabis market, it is crucial that patients, consumers, and employees are able to continue to engage in this marketplace in a manner that comports with current health and safety as safely recommendations, such as physical distancing. .

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

District council members have enacted legislation — Act Number A23-0114: The Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Temporary Amendment Act — to protect qualified patients from workplace discrimination. ” To date, 15 states provide workplace protections for medical cannabis patients.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Despite notable advances in MMJ research over the last decade, scientists have found that some states’ restrictions on qualifying conditions prevent millions of patients from getting the treatments they need—robbing them of potential relief offered by cannabinoid therapies. How Do MMJ Restrictions Affect Patients and Doctors?

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

As Missouri patients gain access to medical cannabis for various qualifying conditions, understanding and advocating for MMJ patient rights is of paramount importance. We’ll also explore patient rights and responsibilities within Missouri’s MMJ program and the availability of legal assistance for MMJ patients.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

AUGUST 23, 2021

A state district judge last week ordered RLD, the New Mexico Department of Health and the governor’s office to either change their policy for medical cannabis patient purchase amounts or present a compelling argument for not doing so.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 8, 2023

The National Cannabis Policy Summit’s Congressional Forum convenes cannabis advocates, patients, business leaders and policy experts for an afternoon of keynote addresses and discussions featuring Members of Congress in the Capitol Visitors Center’s Congressional Auditorium.

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Veriheal

MAY 12, 2021

So, they explored the differences between cancer patients and medical patients who use cannabis. . A Study Explores Differences Cancer Patients and Medical Patients Who Use Cannabis. Cancer Patients Are Less Likely to Work and More Likely to Be Disabled. Cancer Patients Experience Less Severe Pain.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

This page explores comprehensive medical marijuana laws for patients, including the diseases and symptoms that qualify a patient to use medical marijuana, where medical marijuana can be used, whether non-residents can use medical marijuana, and the possession limits for patients.

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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. This guide aims to demystify the process, offering practical advice and insights to help patients make informed decisions.

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United Patients Group

JUNE 8, 2023

A high-quality patient experience is paramount in any healthcare setting. Satisfied patients are more likely to trust their healthcare providers. It encourages patients to ask questions, provide accurate information, and participate in shared decision-making, leading to better treatment adherence and overall care quality.

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NORML

JULY 22, 2020

Members of the New York state senate approved legislation by a 58 to 2 vote… The post New York: Senate Lawmakers Approve Legislation Protecting Medical Marijuana Patients from Housing Discrimination appeared first on NORML.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 14, 2023

And the truth was that many of the early medical cannabis patients were severely ill. And states like California that left it up to a patient and their doctor to decide whether cannabis was appropriate for them were accused of using medical cannabis as a guise for full legalization.

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Leafwell

MARCH 10, 2021

According to the Marijuana Policy Project, there are more than 4 million medical cannabis patients across the 35 states, four U.S. Did you know that more and more seniors are turning to cannabis as an alternative and effective form of medicine? territories, and the District of Columbia.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

This includes a position that requires a CDL license, an OSHA construction safety and health certificate, is funded in part by a federal grant, or requires the supervision of children, medical patients, or vulnerable persons. Prohibit employees from using or possessing marijuana outside of work, so long as it is written in company policy.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

A state district judge last week ordered RLD, the New Mexico Department of Health and the governor’s office to either change their policy for medical cannabis patient purchase amounts or present a compelling argument for not doing so. For years, New Mexico cannabis patients have been limited to 230 “units” in a rolling 90-day period.

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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. Among state-licensed medical cannabis registrants, two out of three report consuming cannabis to mitigate pain conditions.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

On Wednesday, September 25th, 2019, NORML testified at the DC Council Committee on Labor and Workforce Development in support of B23-0309 , the “Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Amendment Act of 2019”, which seeks to expand workplace protections for medical cannabis patients in the District of Columbia.

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CannaMD

MARCH 19, 2020

As Florida’s leading medical cannabis physicians , CannaMD is committed to working closely with licensed dispensaries to ensure medical cannabis patients stay safe while continuing uninterrupted treatment during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. UPDATE (3/19): MEDICAL MARIJUANA PHYSICIAN APPOINTMENTS. COLUMBIA CARE.

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NORML

JULY 15, 2020

The post Survey: Majority of Health Care Professionals Endorse Cannabis Use Instead of Opioids in Chronic Pain Patients appeared first on NORML. Sixty-three percent of respondents also agreed, “The DEA should reclassify marijuana so that it is no longer a schedule I drug.".

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

In this blog, we’re discussing the past, present, and future of Iowa medical marijuana laws — exploring its history, laws, regulations, patient access, and the evolving role it plays in the state’s healthcare system. For decades, cannabis was strictly prohibited for both medical and recreational use.

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NORML

APRIL 3, 2020

In several jurisdictions, lawmakers have designated these operations to be ‘essential’ to the health and well-being of the patient community. ” Below is a summary of the policies currently in place governing retail cannabis access during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 30, 2022

While Keystone State’s Medical Marijuana Program is booming with over 400 thousand active medical cannabis patients—Pennsylvania is primed to expand into an explosive adult-use market serving approximately 8.8 406,454 active patient certifications. 20 million patient dispensary transactions. 1,779 approved practitioners.

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Americans for Safe Access

AUGUST 1, 2023

My educational investment in the industry has offered me, through my focus on regulation and policy, the opportunity to collaborate as an advisor with several advocacy and education intermediary organizations focused on federal policy change for medical cannabis patients and a nascent, struggling industry that is supporting them.

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2023

“Marijuana access has been long overdue for Mississippi’s patients,” NORML’s State Policies Manager Jax James said. The overwhelming majority of voters decided in favor of this policy change over two years ago, and lawmakers had an obligation to ensure that the process of providing access faced no further undue delays.”

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Americans for Safe Access

JUNE 11, 2021

When then presidential candidate Joe Biden released his approach to federal cannabis policy in May of 2020, it marked the first time in history a major party presidential candidate included a cannabis-specific policy goal in their campaign.

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NORML

MARCH 17, 2023

“For millions of patients, cannabis is a legitimate therapeutic option. More and more, lawmakers, regulators, and the courts are recognizing this fact and evolving their opinions and policies accordingly.”

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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

JUNE 3, 2022

New York proposed a set of packaging and marketing rules for recreational cannabis, a Fan Controlled Football player was cut for smoking cannabis on the field, and a California program is making medical cannabis more affordable for patients. Fan Controlled Football Player Tests League’s Cannabis Policy.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2020

In Indianapolis on January 29, a quiet, eager audience of nurses give their rapt attention to Jason Straw as he takes center stage at the 2020 ISNA Policy Conference. ISNA 2020 POLICY CONFERENCE AGENDA, Jason Straw- Cannabis Policy. ISNA 2020 POLICY CONFERENCE AGENDA, Jason Straw- Cannabis Policy. PURPOSE : .

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Americans for Safe Access

JANUARY 27, 2023

Advocates are discouraged, businesses are frustrated, patients are disheartened, and frankly I am getting a little tired of it! Policies, like patients, get infected if they stay in triage for too long.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

“Marijuana access is long overdue for Mississippi’s patients,” NORML’s State Policies Manager Jax James said. The overwhelming majority of voters decided in favor of this policy change over a year ago, and for the past 14 months the will of the people has been denied.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Legally recognizing cannabis farming as agriculture and allowing craft producers to sell directly to consumers is essential to small operators, consumers, and patients across the U.S.”. Mark Barnett, Policy Director at the Maine Craft Cannabis Association. 14, 2022 by Rep. as cannabis becomes federally legal.”. About NCCC.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Jerry Ortiz y Pino, D-Albuquerque would change the definition in the states medical cannabis law to specify that a qualified medical cannabis patient must be a resident of New Mexico. Continue reading Medical cannabis qualified patient bill heads to governor’s desk at The NM Political Report.

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The Cannigma

JANUARY 26, 2021

The researchers took readings on 26 patients over the age of 60 both before and three months after starting to use medical cannabis, and found that the participants’ overall blood pressure — both systolic and diastolic — went slightly down after three months of cannabis treatment. Darrin Harris Frisby/Drug Policy Alliance).

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