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High Hopes on 4/20: The Current Status of Cannabis Laws in Texas

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

Recreational use of cannabis in Texas remains restrictive, with law enforcement being inconsistent even between Texas cities. The medicinal use of cannabis in the Texas Compassionate Use Act (the “Act”, 2015), provides for the medical sale and use of cannabis for individuals with specific defined illnesses. Code § 169.001 et seq. [vi]

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Will Georgia Legalize Cannabis? GA Medical Cannabis Program Explained

Veriheal

Though Georgia is one of the last states to officially legalize medical cannabis, the state has been gradually reforming its laws around low-THC cannabis oil for qualifying patients. In 2015, Georgia passed HB 1, also known as the Haleigh’s Hope Act, allowing medical cannabis oil for medical use.

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Qualifying For A Medical Cannabis Card In Texas

Canna Care Docs

Since 2015, Texans with certain medical conditions have had access to medical marijuana through the state’s Compassionate Use Program. The Texas medical cannabis program, called CUP , is a little different from most states’ programs in that it limits THC content. Struggling with painful or uncomfortable symptoms?

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The Status of Cannabis Legalization in the South

Cannabis Law Report

As far back as 2015, Georgia established a Low THC Oil Patient Registry , which allowed qualified patients to possess cannabis oil with a total THC content of not more than 5%. Until 2019, however, no law provided a way to access that oil. As of 2015, however, Tennessee authorizes the use of cannabidiol oil with less than 0.9%

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Georgia medical cannabis program starts

Cannabis Law Report

The appointments were a key step for patients who have been allowed to use the drug since 2015 but had no legal way to buy, grow or transport it. State law allows marijuana oil to treat severe seizures, terminal cancers, Parkinson’s disease and other illnesses.

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MMJ Laws In Texas: Your Complete Guide

MMJ Recs

The Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) represents the Lone Star State’s cautious foray into the realm of medical marijuana. Enacted in 2015, the program was designed to provide a narrow avenue for patients suffering from qualifying conditions to access low-THC cannabis under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals.

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FDA Warns Companies Allegedly Illegally Selling CBD and Delta-8 THC Products to Label and Brand More Carefully

Cannabis Law Report

Since 2015, the FDA has sent warning letters to companies allegedly illegally selling unapproved cannabinoid (CBD) products. COAs are generally issued by accredited laboratories and many states require sellers to include COAs with each cannabis or CBD product. High level CBD can help manage symptoms of psychosis.”.

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