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Bill to Provide Greater Access for Virginia Medical Cannabis Patients Succeeds

NORML

SB1719 allows “registered agents” for those patients physically unable to pick up or receive delivery of their medical cannabis, like those in hospice, assisted living facilities, and those who rely on home healthcare providers. Virginia NORML members meet with Senator Dave Marsden. “I am proud to be part of this effort.”

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The 5 Key Takeaways From the 2019 State of the States Report

Americans for Safe Access

In 2019 this meant assessing the medical cannabis programs of 47 states, the District of Columbia, and four territories. Access to medical cannabis has come a long way since California passed Proposition 215 in 1996.

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Rep. Lee: Fight to end restrictions on veterans’ access to medical marijuana

NORML

This year, we can and must succeed in passing this essential legislation and protecting the rights of veterans to access medical treatment and serving those who served us. We know medical marijuana can be an effective and safe treatment for veterans and it is time to stop making them seek private, out-of-network physicians to access it.

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NORML Chapter Newsletter – July 2019

NORML

NORML Announces Plans for 2019 Conference and Lobby Day. NORML KC Continues Push to Expand Patient Access. “We want patients to be able to have access to their medicine so they don’t have to have any unnecessary burden.” Below is a brief rundown of some of their most recent accomplishments.

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Virginia: New Medical Cannabis Laws Take Effect July 1

NORML

Three new laws intended to expand patient access to and the therapeutic value of Virginia’s medical cannabis program take effect July 1, 2019. “These bills help ensure that all patients are able to obtain and use the necessary therapeutic doses of their cannabis medicines regardless of location or physical ability.”

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Texas NORML: Patient Lobby Day Recap

NORML

In the Texas State Capitol Building, dozens of patients joined us to ask their legislators to coauthor legislation that makes the Texas Compassionate Use Program more inclusive and effective. Patients then broke out into groups by district and went to visit their legislative offices.

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Ryan’s Law Will Increase Terminally Ill CA Patients’ Access to Cannabis

Veriheal

For terminally ill patients living out their final days, cannabis can make a world of difference –but they’ve traditionally faced barriers attempting to use the plant medicine in hospital settings. That changed for patients in California on Tuesday, Sept. California’s Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act.

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