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Minnesota: Regulators Okay Patients’ Access to Cannabis-Infused Edible Products

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Under the plan, patients in the state’s medical access program will be able to purchase marijuana-infused gummies or other similar chewable products beginning on August 1, 2022. Currently, qualified patients are only permitted to obtain cannabis products in the form of pills, extracts, tinctures, lozenges, or powdered mixtures.

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North Dakota Advocates for Hospice Patients’ Access to Medical Cannabis

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Mary Schneider (D) cleared the House in an 86-6 vote this March, allowing terminally ill patients to use proof of their admittance in hospice care in lieu of a doctor’s written recommendation to register as a medical cannabis patient. This is also the process for those who are treating patients that are terminally ill.

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Access and Equity: Addressing Disparities in Medical Marijuana Availability Across States

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While some states have embraced the therapeutic potential of cannabis and established robust medical marijuana programs, others lag behind, leaving patients without access to a potentially life-changing treatment. Disparities in access are primarily driven by the differing state regulations and policies surrounding medical marijuana.

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Louisiana: Medical Cannabis Access to Begin Next Week

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Qualified patients are anticipated to finally begin accessing medical cannabis products next week, according to a statement issued by regulators at the state’s Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF). The first products to be available to patients are cannabis-infused tinctures.

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Pennsylvania’s Dispensaries: Your Guide to Accessing MMJ

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With the availability of MMJ dispensaries across Pennsylvania, patients have greater access to this natural remedy. This guide provides essential information including details on Pennsylvania MMJ dispensaries, the process of obtaining medical marijuana, and the program’s patient guide.

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A New Era: MMJ Access in Ohio

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In recent years, a significant shift has occurred in Ohio’s approach to healthcare, with the introduction of medical marijuana (MMJ) marking a new era of treatment options for patients in the state. These dispensaries are carefully regulated and serve as the primary access points for patients to obtain their medical cannabis products.

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Florida: State Lawmakers Vote to Restore Patients’ Right To Smoke Medical Cannabis

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These provisions explicitly protected the rights of patients to access herbal cannabis and placed no restrictions with regard to how they chose to consume it. Under this proposal, patients would be permitted to possess up to four ounces of herbal cannabis. DeSantis asked the legislature to change the law.

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