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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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 2134, to permit qualifying patients to cultivate personal use quantities of cannabis for therapeutic purposes. The measure would permit patients to grow up to nine cannabis plants in a locked, enclosed facility, and to possess up to three ounces of home-grown medical cannabis. NH resident?

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NORML

MAY 3, 2019

Governor Jay Inslee (D) of Washington signed legislation into law allowing medical cannabis to be accessed by patients on school grounds, and separate legislation allowing the production of industrial hemp in accordance with new federal hemp regulations. Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup!

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TheAnswerPage

JANUARY 11, 2022

Are you able to answer your patients’ medical marijuana questions? and ‘The Perioperative Considerations for the Patient Utilizing Cannabinoid-based Medicines and Products.’ million medical marijuana patients nationwide. Written by Dr. Meredith Fisher-Corn, MD , Editor-in-Chief at TheAnswerPage.com.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

The measure prohibits the release of past records for any marijuana offense that is no longer defined as a crime under state law. House Bill 1386 “prohibits an employer from firing an employee solely because the employee has a positive drug test for cannabis if the employee is a qualified patient.” AK resident?

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Veriheal

MAY 16, 2025

These cost-control measures hurt everyone, but they especially impact medical patients who rely on specific strains and more expensive, hard-to-DIY products like concentrates to potentially treat their symptoms without coverage from healthcare providers. Staying in compliance means avoiding heavy fines and possible revocation of licenses.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Why Patients Need Access to Pesticide-Free Marijuana. Marijuana laws have evolved significantly over the past few decades, with many states allowing adults to purchase and consume marijuana for medical use, recreation or both. Generally, there are federal- and state-level regulations for acceptable pesticides on specific crops.

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NORML

JANUARY 4, 2019

Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Don Young (R-AK) re-introduced the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act, which protects those engaged in state-lawful medical marijuana programs from federal prosecution. MA resident? Click here to email your lawmakers in support of consumer employment protections.

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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. AZ resident? AZ resident? California.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 194

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 2, 2021

A recent lawsuit filed against the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) claims that the organization did not make its meeting agenda available to the public, which violated a state law known as the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. While keeping a focus on patient safety, OSDH and OMMA diligently follow legislative rules and intent.”.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed legislation into law to restore patients’ right to smoke medical cannabis. Governor Ralph Northam (D) of Virginia signed legislation into law that will allow medical cannabis oil to be administered to patients on school property. DE resident? DE resident? HI resident?

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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 Blunt Truth

AUGUST 25, 2021

However, employers still must be mindful of the state law protections currently available to medical marijuana users including, among other things, not taking adverse action or otherwise discriminating against someone based solely on their status as a qualifying medical marijuana patient or their possession of medical marijuana.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2020

According to the FDA , “once the FDA approves a drug, healthcare providers generally may prescribe the drug for an unapproved use when they judge that it is medically appropriate for their patient.” Failure to follow these very specific legal directives can lead to immediate criminal liability under federal law.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 20, 2021

But upon further inspection, there are a few gaps that would need to be addressed to ensure that cannabis works for patients and not corporations. This bill assumes that federal standards for medical cannabis are not needed because patients are protected under state medical cannabis programs, but that logic is flawed.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. 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

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

AUGUST 14, 2019

Michelle Lujan Grisham’s request to intervene in the case, which arose after a prominent medical cannabis producer challenged the state on wording in a state statute related to who can become a medical cannabis patient in New Mexico.

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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. Senate Bill 233 is being backed by Senate Minority Leader Luz Escamilla (D) and Senate Majority Leader Evan Vickers (R), who are in charge of marijuana legislation in the state.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 8, 2020

Specifically, subject to certain exceptions, the bill would make it unlawful for an employer to discriminate or take adverse action against an applicant or employee “because of the employee’s status as a qualified patient, as defined in Section 11362.7 The bill includes several employer-friendly provisions.

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

New Jersey’s medical marijuana program has been a game-changer for many patients, providing legal access to cannabis for those with qualifying conditions. Let’s break down the laws, protections, and what you need to know to safeguard your employment. As well, they cannot fire you for having an MMJ card.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 30, 2021

And if the proposed restrictions come to fruition, some activists think they could throw a wrench into longtime patient-caregiver relationships statewide, reducing the number of marijuana plants that caregivers can grow and the number of patients they can serve. It’s the guy who is blowing out 100, 200 or 300 lights.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

The position provides daily oversight of complaints of product safety issues, non-compliance, and patient safety issues, qualified personnel registration, as well as application and renewal process for all licenses issued by the Commission. Support the establishment and conduct of training and standardization processes.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

However, employers still must be mindful of the state law protections currently available to medical marijuana users including, among other things, not taking adverse action or otherwise discriminating against someone based solely on their status as a qualifying medical marijuana patient or their possession of medical marijuana.

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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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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 2, 2023

California has been a trailblazer in the realm of medical marijuana, offering patients access to a variety of treatment options. With an extensive network of medical marijuana dispensaries, along with well-defined regulations and procedures, the Golden State continues to lead the way in providing relief to those in need.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Kevin Blair, an attorney with Honigman, LLP, said that the recall was issued without a public health or safety risk.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law. And of course, employers still must be mindful of the state law protections currently available to medical marijuana users. Employers can only take employment actions based on contrary federal and state legal requirements (e.g., New Mexico. New Jersey.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

This article explores the profound impact of MMJ on Maryland communities, shedding light on the medical marijuana benefits experienced by patients and the positive effects it has had on the state’s communities. It has the potential to reduce opioid dependence and addiction, leading to safer and healthier communities.

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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. shut down the program and patient advocates were forced to turn to the states for protection from arrest.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2021

Under the new law: Employers can maintain a drug-free workplace and implement policies prohibiting the possession, use, or other consumption of cannabis by an employee, subject to certain exceptions, including existing protections for qualified patients under the state’s medicinal marijuana law.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 25, 2021

Law enforcement has for years stigmatized drug users,” she explained, and many “corrections officials and law enforcement people believe that medical marijuana was just a big scam to open the door to full legalization.”. Goldstein said there is “absolutely” an ideological issue at play.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

The position provides daily oversight of complaints of product safety issues, non-compliance, and patient safety issues, qualified personnel registration, as well as application and renewal process for all licenses issued by the Commission. Support the establishment and conduct of training and standardization processes.

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Veriheal

MAY 17, 2021

There are 36 states in the United States that have chosen the legalization of medical cannabis for residents of their states. Many of them even offer the ability for visiting medical cannabis patients from other states to participate in their programs. ” State Doctors Oppose Legalization in Alabama.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

of the Health & Safety Code. Though I have my doubts about the legality of this cannabis swag under California state law, and even though the gifting and receipt of the bags is undoubtedly federally illegal drug trafficking, I cannot help but applaud everyone behind these cannabis gifts: it’s brave and it’s bold.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 4, 2023

The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) is committed to promoting public health and safety through proper medical cannabis practices by patients and businesses. Marijuana is only legal within the framework set by state law and regulations.

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Veriheal

JUNE 23, 2022

The lack of effective tools to measure cannabis impairment accurately, in practice, encourages the criminalization of legal cannabis in states where a legal grey area exists. Outdated practices and a patchwork of laws create a legal minefield for medical patients to navigate in particular.

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Miss Marijuana

JULY 3, 2025

A lot of new patients—over half—don’t know the right dose to use. Start with a small amount and be patient. If you want more tips, check out NORML’s patient guide. Be patient, stay safe, and trust yourself—you’ll get there! You can check your state’s latest laws at NORML’s State Laws page.

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