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The Veterans Equal Access Act Reintroduced

NORML

This simple bill would align veterans VA treatment with their very popular state laws, usually approved by the voters. Medical marijuana has shown proven benefits for treating these conditions denying our veterans access to them is shameful.

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New Jersey: Medical Marijuana Expansion Measure Signed Into Law

NORML

Specifically, it expands the pool of patients eligible for cannabis therapy to include those with chronic pain, menstrual cramps, and epilepsy. The law also permits specific health care facility employees to operate as patient caregivers.

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Emerge Law Group (OR): PSILOCYBIN THERAPY FOR PATIENTS WITH ADVANCED ILLNESS IN OREGON

Cannabis Law Report

In Attorney , Federal Law , Kathryn Tucker , Oregon , Psychedelics. Advanced Illness , Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board , Oregon Psilocybin Services Act , Psilocybin , Psilocybin Therapy , Psychedelics , Right To Try. The provider of the therapy must be a licensed “facilitator” pursuant to the statute. Kathryn Tucker.

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The Ketamine Clinic Craze: Legalities and Possibilities

Canna Law Blog

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. The FDA doesn’t have any regulations on point for the control and oversight of ketamine clinics when it comes to infusion therapy and the states don’t really either.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/19

NORML

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? HI resident?

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/8/19

NORML

Under existing state law, marijuana possession (of two pounds or less) carries a mandatory minimum sentence of four months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. Senate Bill 19-013 would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy for any condition for which an opiate would otherwise be prescribed. AZ resident? CO resident?

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Class actions against CBD companies proliferate under federal and state law

Cannabis Law Report

Consumer products law blog. Class actions against CBD companies proliferate under federal and state law. Unless and until the regulatory status of CBD as a therapy or dietary supplement is settled, everyone in the CBD-infused product business is at risk of a run in with a consumer class action as well as FDA enforcement.