NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

At the state level, patients in Ohio and Oklahoma now have access to medical cannabis, as sales began in both states this week. Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) of New York and Governor Gina Raimondo (D) of Rhode Island both included plans for cannabis legalization as a part of their budget proposals in their respective states.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 2149, to amend the definition of “cannabis” under the 2010 voter-approved medical marijuana law. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 305, to permit qualified patients the ability to access medical cannabis preparations while in health care facilities. California. CA resident? Connecticut.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Medical marijuana is currently legal in 31 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, and Guam, and 46 states have some form of medical marijuana law ; however, it remains illegal under federal law. ” Changes in the legal status of marijuana at the state level have not negatively impacted workplace safety.

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NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 305, to permit qualified patients the ability to access medical cannabis preparations while in health care facilities. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of expanded medical access. Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses.

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 1272, to expand access to medical cannabis in North Dakota. Legislation is pending, House Bill 350, to expand medical cannabis access. Legislation is pending, House Bill 335, to expand access to medical cannabis in New Hampshire. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical access.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 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. Earlier, a similar bill was overwhelmingly passed in the State House. DE resident? IL resident?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

2318 would allow for expedited expungement of records for those previously convicted of a marijuana crime upon passage of decriminalization or legalization measures in the state of New Jersey, as long as those past violations are no longer considered a crime under state law. Companion bills S.

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NORML

JANUARY 4, 2019

Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Don Young (R-AK) re-introduced the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act, which protects those engaged in state-lawful medical marijuana programs from federal prosecution. Legislation is pending, HB 350, to expand medical cannabis access. MA resident?

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NORML

APRIL 12, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 24, to expand access to medical cannabis in the state. Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Legislation is pending, House Bill 673 / Senate Bill 1430, to expand medical cannabis access. CT resident? DE resident? NV resident?

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NORML

MAY 3, 2019

Governor Jay Inslee (D) of Washington signed legislation into law allowing medical cannabis to be accessed by patients on school grounds, and separate legislation allowing the production of industrial hemp in accordance with new federal hemp regulations. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access.

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NORML

JUNE 10, 2019

“Denying responsible adults access to federal employment opportunities for engaging in state legal conduct is counterproductive and it disproportionately impacts the veteran community. ” You can read NORML’s full fact sheet on Marijuana Legalization and its Impact on the Workplace here.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

House Bill 1089 would prohibit employers terminating an employee for the employee’s lawful off-duty activities that are lawful under state law even if those activities are not lawful under federal law, such as consuming marijuana. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical marijuana access.

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NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

1647, the Veterans Equal Access Act, which expands medical cannabis access to eligible military veterans. Legislation is pending, HF 766 / SF 1070, to expand access to medical cannabis in the state. The measure would: Authorize each dispensary to open four additional locations in specified areas throughout the state.

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NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access at school. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 305, to permit qualified patients the ability to access medical cannabis preparations while in health care facilities. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access in healthcare facilities.

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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. Click here to email your governor in support of medical cannabis access. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 1286, to expand patient access to medical cannabis in Arizona.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 59, to expand medical cannabis access. Legislation is pending, House Bill 673 / Senate Bill 1430, to expand medical cannabis access. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 7, 2022

“Financial institutions providing banking services to legitimate and licensed cannabis businesses under state laws are subject to criminal prosecution under several federal statutes,” reads a statement from the office of Perlmutter. Due to the plant’s illegal status, banking cannabis business revenue can be tricky.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 3, 2024

Arkansas has emerged as one of the states at the forefront of medical marijuana legalization. With its program in full swing, thousands of patients across the state are benefiting from access to this alternative form of treatment. Typically, medical marijuana cards need to be renewed annually.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Other priorities include expanding the decriminalization threshold and allowing medical cannabis access for patients at school. On May 4 , California NORML chapters, along with Americans for Safe Access will lobby for cannabis reform at the Capitol Event Center in Sacramento. Memphis NORML Lobby Day. Dover, Delaware 19901.

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NORML

APRIL 20, 2019

Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. Legislation is pending, House Bill 673 / Senate Bill 1430, to expand medical cannabis access. Legislation is pending, HB 350, to expand medical cannabis access. Update : SB 51 is scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Governance and Finance Committee on 4/24/19.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 9, 2024

As such, we provide you with a comprehensive guide for veterans using medical cannabis and the various aspects of it, including its usage, accessibility, legal considerations, healthcare options, and available resources. Navigating the complexities surrounding the Veterans Administration and medical cannabis can be daunting.

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NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

Governor Kate Brown (D) of Oregon signed legislation into law that prohibits landlords from arbitrarily refusing to provide housing access to an individual based solely on their status as a medical cannabis patient, or based solely on an individual’s prior cannabis conviction. CA resident? OR resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 21, 2022

Commercialization & Patient Access · Any City, Any State, California. We are a diverse team that shares a deep belief in the critical need for innovation and expanded access in the treatment of mental health conditions. MAPS PBC strives to establish a supportive, equitable and accessible work environment.

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NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. LD 991 also seeks to expunge the records of those convicted of marijuana related offenses that are no longer defined as criminal under state law. Update : SB 51 was heard in the Senate Appropriations Committee on 5/13/19 and 5/16. CA resident? ME resident?

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

By legalizing MMJ, the state has facilitated access to a natural and potentially life-changing treatment option for patients suffering from various medical conditions. Over time, Maryland has refined its approach to ensure the accessibility and safety of MMJ for its residents.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 1, 2018

Check out this comprehensive list by Peninsula Alternative Health in Salisbury, Maryland: Americans for Safe Access (ASA). based nonprofit and Americans for Safe Access Foundation “share the mission of ensuring safe and legal access to cannabis.for therapeutic use and research,” according to its website. This Washington, D.C.-based

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Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 1, 2018

Check out this comprehensive list by Peninsula Alternative Health in Salisbury, Maryland: Americans for Safe Access (ASA). based nonprofit and Americans for Safe Access Foundation “share the mission of ensuring safe and legal access to cannabis.for therapeutic use and research,” according to its website. This Washington, D.C.-based

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NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

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.” ” Read more from The Philadelphia Tribune ! “Limiting homegrow to just patients seems like too big a concession to law enforcement.” Cameron Pinkerton, Event Coordinator, DFW NORML.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 31, 2021

Breer’s bipolar disorder and mental health conditions qualified him for the state’s medical-marijuana program. But although the young man’s cannabis use was now fully compliant with state law, his probation was revoked after he tested positive for THC. However, that’s not what the case is really about,” he continued.

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 15, 2021

Before going deeper into it, make sure you have the license to operate legally in the state you are living in. Know your State Laws. State laws govern whether you can ope rate your cannabis growing business. And different states have different approaches to that. New Jersey.

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

As well, they must do it in compliance with Michigan’s transportation laws, making sure to securely store the marijuana and prevent it from being accessible during transit. Legal Compliance: Caregivers must stick to all state laws regarding the possession, cultivation, and distribution of medical marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The more wide-ranging bill (H 174/S 72), which a spokesperson said is a priority for House Speaker Ron Mariano, addresses aspects of state laws that cannabis regulators and industry entrepreneurs have been increasingly vocal about taking issue with. Sonia Chang-Diaz, co-chair of the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, said.

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Purchasing Guidelines Dispensary Access: As a caregiver, you are allowed to visit licensed dispensaries to purchase medical marijuana on behalf of your patient. Adhere to Storage Laws: Properly store medical marijuana to prevent unauthorized access. Traveling with medical marijuana is complicated due to varying state laws.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

In Ohio, accessing medical marijuana involves more than just obtaining a prescription; it requires navigating a complex landscape of dispensaries, regulations, and patient expectations. By utilizing the Ohio Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Map, patients can confidently explore their options and access quality medical cannabis products.

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Puff Puff Post

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Asked about an Arizona Supreme Court ruling last year that overturned a 2012 state law that made possession or use of marijuana on college campuses a crime, Lambrakis said the school is in the process of reviewing its policies and will not change them in the meantime. But nursing school officials wouldn’t budge, her lawsuit said.

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Veriheal

JUNE 21, 2023

There will also be measures put in place to control therapeutic access to psilocybin while awaiting federal reform. If approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), this psychedelic would be used to treat chronic and life-threatening mental disorders, especially for patients with limited access to effective treatments.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

Licensing Agreement with TerrAscend will provide New Jersey with access to Cookies branded products. With a deep commitment to restorative justice and progressive drug policy, Cookies actively works to enrich communities disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs through advocacy work and social equity initiatives. BOONTON, N.J.–(BUSINESS

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