Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

One amendment untethered patients to one medical dispensary at a time by removing restrictions on where medical cardholders can purchase medicine without having to switch online dispensary status. In January 2023, Rep.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2022

On July 14, 2022, the Cannabis Control Board held a meeting, wherein they discussed the regulations and application for Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary Licenses (“CAURD”). Applicants may select a geographic preference, but they will ultimately be assigned a dispensary location.

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Leafly

AUGUST 16, 2022

The cannabis board’s latest meeting introduced a new board member along with a handful of conditional license winners as all parties hustle to launch adult-use before 2023. The post Let it grow: New York approves first 19 adult-use processor licenses, plus more cultivators appeared first on Leafly.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 13, 2023

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced today the results of the Social Equity Criteria Lottery (SECL) for 55 Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses. All winners now have the opportunity to be issued a conditional license.

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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recreational Use and Possession Limits As of 2023, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Texas. The Compassionate Use Act, enacted in 2015, allows for the medical use of low-THC cannabis oil by patients with certain qualifying conditions. However, eligibility requirements are strict in Texas. or less) and high levels of CBD.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 18, 2023

People seem to be dissatisfied with both of those conditions, and they’re going the ballot initiative route to change things. Sales would be conducted through state-run dispensaries, similar to the state’s liquor stores, which is the only distribution model Sununu will accept. There are three (count ’em three ) measures at play now.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 17, 2024

Through the program, 23 qualified licensed social equity dispensaries are set to receive $240,000 Direct Forgivable Loans (DFL) financed by the State of Illinois. Loan recipients are social equity Conditional and Adult Use Dispensing Organizations licensed by the Illinois Department of Finance and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 9, 2023

Four Illinois House bills involving cannabis oversight and regulations were assigned to the Executive Committee February 28, 2023. Effective July 1, 2023.” was filed on January 25, 2023, assigned to the Rules Committee January 25, 2023, and then assigned to the Executive Committee February 28, 2023. Evans, Jr. ,

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 5, 2023

There are currently 113 adult use cannabis dispensaries in Illinois, including the first three social equity dispensaries that opened in 2022. In addition to three social equity adult use cannabis dispensaries that opened in 2022, 189 other conditional licensees are in the process of receiving full dispensary license from IDFPR.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 30, 2023

Exciting news for New Yorkers came on March 28, 2023, when the Second Circuit Court of Appeals entered an Order in the Variscite NY One case, lifting the injunction that prevented the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) from issuing Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) licenses in several New York State regions.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Provides a conditional adult-use cultivator license to process and distribute cannabis flower products without holding an adult-use processor or distributor license; provides a conditional adult-use processor license to process and distribute cannabis products; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon the expiration thereof.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

According to the announcement, the Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program will provide $12 million in loans to social equity dispensaries through Direct Forgivable Loans (DFL) fully financed by the State of Illinois. Loan amounts, up to $240,000, will be provided to qualified, licensed social equity dispensaries. Evans, Jr (D-Chicago).

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In recent years, the landscape of healthcare in Texas has been undergoing a significant transformation with the emergence of medical marijuana dispensaries. Let’s take a look at the current state of medical marijuana dispensaries in Texas, examining the legal framework, patient access, and the potential impact on the healthcare landscape.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Another provision requires the Illinois Department of Agriculture to issue an additional 30 craft grower licenses on or before May 1, 2023 and an additional 30 craft grower licenses on or before September 1, 2024 under specified conditions. Kimberly A. 2) During calendar year 2024, 60,000 grams per month. (3)

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Toward the end of last month, the Georgia government approved licenses for three new dispensaries. Two of these dispensaries will be located in the Atlanta Metropolitan area. Georgia Adds Three New Dispensaries Commissioners approved a license for Trulieve GA Inc. , a prominent cannabis corporation in the state.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

iv] Currently, the Act permits a qualified physician to prescribe “low-THC cannabis” (1% by weight tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”)) for a greater number of conditions. [v] x] Texas Legislature Online – [link] [xi] The Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston, Texas Legislative Issues 2023 – Marijuana , p. 2 – 3 (2023).

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Veriheal

MAY 27, 2022

Kansas residents will have to wait until at least 2023 to get their hands on some medical cannabis. Do you think Kansas’ Senate and House will be able to compromise enough to get medical cannabis back on the table by 2023? Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. Kansas Medical Cannabis Bill Delayed…Again.

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NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

She also signed bills to allow medical cannabis to be administered to patients while at school, and a broader medical expansion bill that adds several new qualifying conditions and patient protections. Governor Jared Polis (D) of Colorado signed legislation into law to add autism as a medical cannabis qualifying condition. CA resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 16, 2022

On March 10, New York State’s cannabis regulators filed proposed regulations for conditional adult-use retail dispensary regulations. Kathy Hochul has proposed a $200 million budget that, if approved by the Legislature next month, would be used to help find, secure and renovate storefronts for the dispensaries.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Not twenty-four hours later, on January 25, 2023, the […]

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The Cannigma

JULY 12, 2022

Roll out of the program has been slow, and as of June 2022, there were still no doctors certified to issue prescriptions, no licensed dispensaries, and no legal farming of cannabis products. Unlike other states, Alabama requires doctors to document a failure of conventional medical treatment before issuing a medical cannabis prescription.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 1, 2024

Ohio’s Cannabis Landscape: Current Status and Future Outlook Ohio’s medical marijuana program, first launched in 2016 , brought legal access to patients managing certain debilitating conditions, but it took three years for dispensaries to open up due to regulatory challenges.

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NORML

MAY 31, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 236, to allow qualifying patients with certain debilitating conditions to use and safely access medical cannabis. The measure would allow additional dispensaries to operate in unincorporated areas of the state that are not within 25 miles of an existing dispensary. NH resident?

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 10, 2024

The press release stated, “This milestone was achieved nearly two weeks faster in 2024 compared to 2023, when the $1 billion sales mark was not reached until July 10. Additionally, Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which represents an increase from Fiscal Year 2023 ($1.9 billion) and Fiscal Year 2022 ($1.8

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Veriheal

JANUARY 21, 2025

have a long history rooted in protecting workers from dangerous and unfair work conditions. According to the latest estimates by the Bureau of Labor Statistics , in 2023, around 14.4 To address these issues, groups of workers started organizing into unions, creating a united front to demand better conditions, wages, and benefits.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 29, 2023

On the 19th of July, 2023, the Office of Cannabis Management in New York approved plans to permit cannabis ‘showcases’ and sales at public events. In fact, the conditions for these showcases are not necessarily stringent. In fact, the conditions for these showcases are not necessarily stringent. Fascinating right?

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The Cannigma

JULY 5, 2022

The program was legalized in 2015 and patients with qualifying conditions can get a prescription for up to 20oz of low THC oil, capsules, patches, or lotion. But it is a medical program in name only, because as of June 2022 there were no licensed dispensaries in Georgia. In 2015, Georgia legalized possession of up 20 fl.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Rather, 21+ residents applying for medical program benefits may self-certify their intent to use cannabis from a licensed dispensary for medical purposes. ’s licensed dispensaries: Alaska. The act expands existing D.C. Without new emergency legislation or more permanent action, the program expansion will expire on Feb.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Senate Bill 34 would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. SB 2023 was approved by the Senate Financial Institutions Committee on 3/20. CA resident? IL resident? KS resident? Maryland.

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LifeCannMD

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Coming in 2023, Floridians will be able to purchase another item at the pump! With the promise of more convenience than ever, the 10 RISE Express dispensaries will be located directly adjacent to the convenience stores, but with separate entrances. PTSD, Cancer, Epilepsy, and more. The post Lifecann Blog appeared first on.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Senate Bill 34 would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. SB 2023 was approved by the Senate Financial Institutions Committee on 3/20. CA resident? IL resident? ME resident? Maryland.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 29, 2024

This program allows individuals with qualifying medical conditions to access marijuana for therapeutic purposes upon obtaining a medical marijuana card. The importance of access to medical marijuana for individuals with qualifying medical conditions cannot be overstated. These conditions have been outlined above.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 7, 2024

7, 2023) started with introductions from a multitude of members with diverse cannabis-related backgrounds, including nurses, doctors, medical patients, teachers, and more. The inaugural meeting (Aug. Before adjourning, two medical patients spoke to MCAB and gave suggestions for improvement for the program with personal anecdotes.

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Veriheal

MARCH 31, 2022

Kathy Hochul signed legislation establishing a conditional cultivation and processing recreational licensing structure. Kathy Hochul signed legislation properly establishing a conditional cultivation and processing recreational cannabis licensing structure. The deadline date for issuing conditional licenses is Dec.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 20, 2024

Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana in Maryland Maryland’s medical marijuana program, overseen by the Maryland Cannabis Administration , prioritizes patients with specific qualifying conditions, recognizing the therapeutic potential of cannabis. Cannabis products can only be legally purchased from licensed dispensaries.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 11, 2022

Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary Regulations. Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary Regulations. A subsequent regulation package will outline the requirements for safely operating a retail dispensary. Applications for these priority licenses will open in the Summer of 2022.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 5, 2023

With a growing number of MMJ dispensaries, a comprehensive set of laws, and a streamlined process for obtaining a medical marijuana card, the state has become a hub for patients seeking alternative treatments. After approval, patients will receive their medical marijuana card, granting them access to dispensaries across the state.

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