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Opinion: Illinois Caregivers Program needs improvement

Illinois News Joint

Cow started in the Medicinal Program in 2015 and was one of the first people to buy medical cannabis in Illinois. “I After losing the use of his hands and the ability to stand consistently, Cow is physically unable to grow his own medicine and needs a Caregivers Program that would allow for a person to grow medicine for him.

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Will Georgia Legalize Cannabis? GA Medical Cannabis Program Explained

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All eyes are on Georgia’s medical cannabis program as it continues to grow. The History of the Georgia Medical Cannabis Program Georgia’s medical cannabis program started sales this past spring. 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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Veterinarian-Founded CBD Company VETCBD Hemp Announces Scholarship Program for Veterinary Students

Cannabis Law Report

First-of-Its-Kind Program Supports Veterinary Education, Helps Dispel Stigmas. With this program, VETCBD gives back to the veterinary community while investing in the future of veterinary medicine and research. Applications must be submitted no later than Oct. About VETCBD Hemp.

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U.S. Army’s Hemp Research, Mississippi’s Medical Cannabis Program, and Japan’s Synthetic Cannabinoid Gray Market

Veriheal

At the program’s launch, those with cancer, HIV/AIDS, sickle cell, terminal illnesses, or any medical conditions which cause seizures, chronic pain, and other ailments will be covered under the list of applicable conditions. In 2015 , synthetic cannabinoid JWH-018 caused a 28-year-old man to experience the symptoms of a stroke.

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Illinois medical cannabis sales total $26.6M

Illinois News Joint

The current total number of active patients in the Medical Cannabis Patient Program as of October 31,2023, is 138,616. Total retail sales since November 2015 by licensed medical cannabis dispensaries totaled $1,910,132,838.71.

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Native Roots Cannabis Co. Launches First of Its Kind Clean Stock® Program in Colorado Through a Partnership with Front Range Biosciences

Cannabis Law Report

Under the agreement, Native Roots will establish a new tissue culture program at their flagship Denver facility leveraging FRB’s proprietary Clean Stock® platform. At launch, the program will be the first-of-its-kind in Colorado , a differentiating factor in an increasingly competitive market.

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Cannabis Report FY2024 (IDOA portion)

Illinois News Joint

IDOA’s three bureaus include: 1)The Bureau of Licensing and Administration, which is responsible for issuing licenses, administering the Hemp Program, agent registration cards, and other programs. IDOA lists its FY2025 Goals as: Continue to support equity licensee construction and operations.