Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 11, 2019

On Thursday, April 4th 2019, Governor Lujan Grisham made history for the state of New Mexico by signing into law Senate Bill 204, Medical Cannabis in Schools. All have successfully set forth rules and regulations for allowing safe access to medical cannabis while attending public schools. By Jason Barker for Cannabis News Journal.

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Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 2, 2019

The Americans for Safe Access 2019 Unity Conference, themed The Price of Being a Medical Cannabis Patient, featured over a hundred patients from all over America visiting their representatives in Congress and the Senate to promote the Medical Cannabis Control Act of 2019.

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Americans for Safe Access

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

USDA released its Interim Final Rule on Hemp on October 31, 2019. The team at Americans for Safe Access (along with almost 4,700 hundred other organizations and individuals) submitted comments on the new rule before the public comment period closed on January 29, 2020. THC by dry weight.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2019

Three new laws intended to expand patient access to and the therapeutic value of Virginia’s medical cannabis program take effect July 1, 2019. “This year, my focus was on program improvements to further expand both access and therapeutic value to benefit the health and well-being of all Virginians.”

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NORML

JANUARY 7, 2020

To show continued support for our nation’s heroes and legislation that could greatly expand their legal access to medical cannabis such as the Veterans’ Safe Harbor Act , Nevada NORML created a virtual lobbying day in which advocates continually call the offices of their federal representatives to voice support for these bills.

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Leafly

JANUARY 15, 2019

In 2019 Texans will find out whether lawmakers are ready to build a viable medical cannabis program or whether old-fashioned politics will limit access to effective medicine. The post Can Texas Build a Working Medical Cannabis Program in 2019? appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Patients purchased an estimated $112 million worth of medical cannabis-related products in 2019, according to newly released Maine tax data. Although the state’s medical cannabis access program has been operational for some two decades, Maine officials only began tracking caregiver-related tax revenue in February of 2019.

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Leafly

AUGUST 14, 2019

Americans for Safe Access finds Oregon and Illinois have the best patient programs. The post How Does Your State Rate for Medical Marijuana in 2019? Texas and the Southeast states. appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

NORML Announces Plans for 2019 Conference and Lobby Day. And so we’re not throwing veterans into cages for trying to access a plant that grows in the soil they fought to keep free.” Below is a brief rundown of some of their most recent accomplishments. ” Read more from NORML.org ! ” Read more from CBS DFW !

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Americans for Safe Access

MARCH 9, 2020

There are now over 3 million medical cannabis patients across the country; ninety-one percent of Americans now live in states with some form of access to medical cannabis, while sixty-six of American adults are in favor of full legalization. It is time for a new approach to end the federal conflict on cannabis policy.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Gavin Newsom signed a bill known as Ryan’s Law requiring hospitals in the state to allow terminally ill patients access to medical cannabis for treatment and pain relief. Enlisting the help of Hueso, Jim Bartell began exploring the possibility of allowing terminally ill patients access to cannabis without jeopardizing federal funding.

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NORML

MARCH 20, 2020

That is why these businesses continue to face undue discrimination under federal law, including the lack of access to banking services and a prohibition of standard business tax deductions. ” However, the Small Business Administration is currently prohibited from allowing state-legal cannabis companies access to any of its services.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Guam became the first US territory to send a bill legalizing the adult-use of marijuana to the governor’s desk in 2019. Governor Gary Herbert (R) of Utah signed legislation into law that strengthens protections for medical cannabis patients and further improves upon the state’s new medical cannabis access program.

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NORML

MAY 31, 2019

Springfield, IL : Just prior to the closing of the 2019 legislative session, both chambers of the Illinois statehouse passed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (HB1438-SFA2) to legalize cannabis and regulate it’s production, manufacture, and distribution. It also expands access and rights for qualified medical patients.

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NORML

MAY 19, 2020

In their letter , AGs opine: “The current predicament of a rapidly expanding national marketplace without access to the national banking systems has resulted in an untenable situation. We stress that current legislative models are available to fix this situation.

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NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

In Congress this week Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), along with Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Ro Khanna (D-CA), introduced The Marijuana Justice Act of 2019, to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act and incentivize states to end the racially disparate criminalization of marijuana consumers. CO resident? GA resident?

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

As medicinal and recreational cannabis legalization continues to sweep across the United States, a recent study paints a concerning portrait of many states denying or restricting medical marijuana (MMJ) access. Nugg MD’s report suggests there is more to unpack when analyzing healthcare disparities related to MMJ access.

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MMJ Recs

JULY 6, 2020

In 2019, more than 130 people died every single day from opioid-related drug overdoses. A recent study indicates that US states with access to MMJ have seen up to a 20% drop in certain opioid use. The fact that MMJ products are accessible makes a huge difference. That amounts to a shocking 47,600 deaths every year.

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NORML

JULY 29, 2019

HB110 was reintroduced in 2019, making significant progress towards 2020 passage. VIP access includes free t-shirt, swag bag, VIP area with catered food and libations. .” Delaware legislators are poised to fully legalize marijuana. Now, the DE advocacy community is strengthening resolve through direct engagement.

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NORML

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Once again, Nevada NORML has remained hard at work, advocating for both patient access and rights as well as the criminal justice reform that this country desperately requires.

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NORML

MARCH 21, 2020

Veteran Access : HR 1647, the Veterans Equal Access Act, would allow V.A. Send a message to your governor in support of medical cannabis access in schools. Legislation is pending from 2019, SB 486 / HB 637, to provide qualifying patients access to medical cannabis via licensed retailers. Your Highness, Carly.

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Regulate Like Alcohol : The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act of 2019 — (HR 420) seeks to deschedule cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, thus permitting state governments to regulate these activities as they see fit. Legislation is pending, House Bill 1272, to expand access to medical cannabis in North Dakota.

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NORML

MARCH 13, 2019

The legal allowance of home cultivation in private residences is a core tenet of NORML’s Attributes of Adult Access Regulations. Though it remains to be seen if the Empire State will legalize cannabis for adult-use in 2019, we cannot let up in our fight for the personal freedoms of New Yorkers.

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NORML

APRIL 7, 2020

In jurisdictions where cannabis is legally regulated, consumers gravitate toward the above-ground retail marketplace where they can access lab-tested products manufactured by licensed businesses.” Commenting on the findings, NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri said, “These findings come as little surprise.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Regulate Nationally : The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act of 2019 (HR 420) seeks to deschedule cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, thus permitting state governments to regulate these activities as they see fit. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of access in healthcare facilities. Your Highness, Carly.

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

North Dakota’s first medical cannabis dispensary opened its doors last week in Fargo; and registered out-of-state medical cannabis patients will now be able to access their medicine while visiting Hawaii. Update : HB 1518 is scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee on 3/11/2019. AR resident? CO resident?

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NORML

AUGUST 13, 2019

adult-use, patient access, decriminalization etc.) Lastly, register for NORML’s 2019 Conference and Lobby Day ! As a member you’ll be the driving force behind meaningful marijuana law reform efforts on the local, state and federal levels. Regardless of the policy you’re advocating for (e.g.,

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NORML

AUGUST 29, 2019

According to an August 2019 federal report , past-year marijuana use by those ages 12 to 17 has fallen consistently since 2002, from 15.8 Since 2012, when Colorado and Washington became the first states to regulate adult-use access, past-year youth use has fallen eight percent. percent to 12.5

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Americans for Safe Access

MAY 17, 2019

On May 15, 2019, the National Public Radio (NPR) program All Things Considered included a segment about high-potency cannabis. A corresponding article, " Highly Potent Weed Has Swept the Market, Raising Concerns About Health Risks ," was posted to NPR's website.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

It passed the House on 2/27/2019 by a vote of 209-147. 175 was referred to the Health and Human Services Committee and HB 461 was referred to the Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs Committee on 1/03/2019. It was referred to the Environment and Agriculture Committee on 1/03/2019. — Bipartisan bill HB.

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2019

It seeks to redefine allowed dosage limitations and formulations, and expand patient access and reduce patient cost by adding nurse practitioners and physician assistants to the list of those authorized to issue written certifications to patients. Marijuana policy should be evidence based. Dispel the myths with the NORML Fact Sheets.

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NORML

APRIL 23, 2020

Members of the New Jersey state legislature approved a proposed constitutional amendment in December 2019 by a three-fifths majority, firmly placing a question to allow regulated cannabis sales on the November 2020 ballot. If authorized by the Legislature, a municipality may pass a local ordinance to charge a local tax on cannabis products.

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

Currently, hundreds of licensed and regulated businesses do not have access to the banking industry and are unable to accept credit cards, deposit revenues, or write checks to meet payroll or pay taxes. No industry can operate safely, transparently, or effectively without access to banks or other financial institutions.

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CannaTech

JANUARY 16, 2019

Legal access does not necessarily equate to financial access. Although there is growing access to cannabis medicines, there is an increasing need for credible research and educational platforms. Increased education, scientific research, and access leads to increased acceptance.

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NORML

AUGUST 12, 2019

Allows the existing state-legal marijuana industry to access financial services and enjoy the standard tax treatment available to all legal businesses. This also will pave the way for more scientific and medical research.

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Americans for Safe Access

MARCH 1, 2022

The problem was first brought to light when the VAPI (vaping associated pulmonary injury) crisis occurred in 2019, which sickened over 2,800 people and killed at least 68.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

House Bill 1359 would create a 5 year medical marijuana pilot program, allowing patients to access their medicine from licensed dispensaries. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical marijuana access. In 2019, a similar bill, House Bill 364, passed the state legislature but was then vetoed by Governor Sununu.

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