NORML

MAY 22, 2020

Kevin Stitt has vetoed legislation, House Bill 3288 , which sough to expand patients’ access to medical cannabis and make other amendments to the state’s marijuana laws. Republic Gov.

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NORML

APRIL 22, 2020

“Many of these establishments are small-to-medium size operators, with their employees keeping their doors open without access to the support systems in place for other businesses, thus depriving them of potentially lifesaving protections.” ” You can find the full Senate letter here.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The enactment of state-specific medical cannabis access laws is associated with a decline in workers’ compensation claims, according to data published in the journal Health Economics. Authors reported that legal cannabis access was associated with a nearly seven percent decline in workers’ compensation claims.

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Americans for Safe Access

AUGUST 27, 2024

. — In light of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) announcement to schedule a hearing on the rescheduling of cannabis, Americans for Safe Access (ASA) emphasizes the urgent need for compassionate leadership in Congress to advocate for the rights of medical cannabis patients.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2024

South Dakota voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure legalizing medical cannabis access in 2020. The post South Dakota: Lawmakers Reject Bill that Sought to Limit Patients’ Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MAY 19, 2020

House lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved two bills to amend the state’s medical marijuana program in a manner that significantly expands patients’ access to cannabis products. The measure establishes regulations permitting the home delivery of medical cannabis products to registered patients.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Today, the majority of US states regulate medical cannabis access and 18 have legalized adult use. The post California Celebrates 25 Years of Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML. The post California Celebrates 25 Years of Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

“Marijuana access is long overdue for Mississippi’s patients,” NORML’s State Policies Manager Jax James said. The post Mississippi Becomes 37th State to Provide Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MARCH 30, 2023

Members of the House and Senate have approved legislation, Senate Bill 47, regulating the production and dispensing of cannabis products to authorized patients. The post Kentucky: Lawmakers Approve Medical Cannabis Access Legislation appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Under the plan, patients in the state’s medical access program will be able to purchase marijuana-infused gummies or other similar chewable products beginning on August 1, 2020. The post Minnesota: Regulators Okay Patients’ Access to Cannabis-Infused Edible Products appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MARCH 31, 2023

"For years, Kentuckians have been calling for medical cannabis legalization and now they will have the freedom to safely access regulated, therapeutic products right here at home," said Matthew Bratcher, Executive Director of Kentucky NORML.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Statewide polling indicates that between 70 percent and 80 percent of Nebraskans support legalizing medical marijuana access. The post Nebraska: Voters to Decide on Medical Cannabis Access Measures appeared first on NORML.

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Americans for Safe Access

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

On February 2, 2022, Governor Tate Reeves chose to sign SB 2095 into law, making Mississippi the 37th state to adopt medical cannabis laws. The adoption of these laws is the conclusion of a year-long struggle for the future of cannabis in Mississippi. . ASA strongly opposes both of these provisions.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2021

Under the law, which took effect upon signing, qualified patients may now legally possess up to a 90-day supply of cannabis at one time. Patients also now have the ability to consult with authorizing physicians via video conferencing and may obtain cannabis from dispensaries via curbside pick-up.

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NORML

MARCH 11, 2021

As state lawmakers actively consider and advance medical cannabis-related proposals forward, here's a breakdown of progressing legislative efforts thus far and where they stand in key states across the country. The post Lawmakers In Several States Consider Enacting or Expanding Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

APRIL 22, 2024

Patient access and rights must take precedence over expediency.” The post Kentucky: Governor Signs Legislation Expediting Medical Cannabis Licensing, But Also Adding New Restrictions Upon Patients’ Access appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MARCH 24, 2021

The post Study: “No Evidence” That Medical Cannabis Access Laws Encourage Youth Marijuana Use appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JUNE 3, 2021

The measure makes numerous changes to the state’s medical program -- several of which may hamper patients’ access to medical cannabis products. The post Colorado: Senate Lawmakers Advance Measure Amending State’s Medical Cannabis Access Law appeared first on NORML.

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Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 20, 2021

American’s for Safe Access has achieved accreditation to the ISO/IEC 17065:2012 ( Certificate #5284.01 ) standard for certifying bodies through it’s PFC program, making it the first compliance program to obtain international accreditation specifically for the cannabis industry.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

NORML has long opined that patients must have access to cannabis flowers, stating: "Orally administered non-herbal forms of cannabis possess delayed onset and their effects are far less predictable than those of herbal cannabis.

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Americans for Safe Access

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

For Immediate Release: September 5, 2024 AMID RECENT CANNABIS RECALLS, AMERICANS FOR SAFE ACCESS RELEASES CRITICAL REPORT: "What’s in Your Cannabis? A Patient & Consumer Guide to Navigating Cannabis Safety" Washington, D.C. A Patient & Consumer Guide to Navigating Cannabis Safety.

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NORML

MAY 27, 2021

The post Colorado: House Lawmakers Approve Legislation Seeking to Roll Back Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML. “This bill is a cynical effort by prohibitionists to severely roll back a policy that has been in place for two decades and that a majority of state residents support.”.

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NORML

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The reality that most high-schoolers have easier access to cannabis than do our nation’s top scientists is the height of absurdity and an indictment of the current system.”. “These common-sense regulatory changes are necessary and long overdue.

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NORML

JANUARY 15, 2021

The post Mississippi: Medical Organizations Join Legal Fight to Overturn Election Result Legalizing Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML. It is regrettable that this organization would go on record in attempting to nullify the vote of a supermajority of Mississippi voters.”.

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2022

Sixty-eight percent of Americans say that Congress should pass legislation so that marijuana businesses can "access banking services and products in states" where it is legal. The post Poll: Nearly 70 Percent of Americans Want Congress to Allow Licensed Cannabis Businesses Access to Banking Services appeared first on NORML.

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Americans for Safe Access

JUNE 23, 2023

Some of you may know me through the cannabis industry, but you may not know what brought me here and how Americans for Safe Access changed my family’s lives. We learned online about parents successfully utilizing cannabis treatments; many of them were moving their families to states with medical cannabis programs.

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NORML

MAY 17, 2021

The post Alabama: Governor Signs Medical Marijuana Access Legislation into Law appeared first on NORML. “This measure is an important first step for Alabamans.".

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NORML

MAY 10, 2021

State regulators are expected in the coming months to award licenses to eligible applicants to begin cultivating cannabis and manufacturing oil extract products. The post Georgia: Governor Signs Legislation into Law Expanding Access to Low-THC Medical Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The post South Dakotans Green-Light Marijuana Legalization and Medical Access appeared first on NORML. South Dakotans have delivered a crippling blow to those who favored the status quo of marijuana prohibition in the Mount Rushmore State by simultaneously passing a pair of ballot initiatives.

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NORML

APRIL 11, 2023

"Passage of this legislation will provide qualified patients with a state-sanctioned option to access a therapy that has proven to offer significant benefits." The post Texas: House Lawmakers Advance Legislation Expanding Access to Medical Cannabis Products appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JUNE 17, 2021

Senate Bill 60 permits certified nurse practitioners and physician assistants to issue medical cannabis recommendations to those ages 18 and older. The post Delaware: Governor Signs Law Facilitating Access to Medical Cannabis for Qualifying Patients appeared first on NORML. The measure took immediate effect upon passage.

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NORML

APRIL 4, 2022

The reality that nearly one-half of US adults have legal access to these multitude of cannabis products, but our nation’s top scientists do not, is the height of absurdity and it is an indictment of the current system.”.

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NORML

APRIL 23, 2020

Currently, the SBA is prohibited from engaging with cannabis businesses due to federal marijuana criminalization. In the majority of jurisdictions that regulate cannabis marketplaces, state policymakers have designated these operations to be ‘essential’ to the health and well-being of the patient community. Perlmutter.

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NORML

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Nearly 70 percent of voters decided in favor of the ballot Measure (Measure 26) last November, which allows patients to either obtain cannabis from state-licensed dispensaries or to grow it themselves.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2022

Despite numerous setbacks and the Governor’s threat to veto, Mississippi Senators have confidently advanced the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act, which would legalize medical marijuana in the Magnolia State. The post The Fight Continues for Medical Marijuana Access in Mississippi appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

AUGUST 6, 2024

It is appropriate that health care providers possess the same freedom to make medical cannabis-related decisions as they do when choosing to authorize other therapeutic options for their patients.

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NORML

MAY 27, 2022

The post Study: Licensed Cannabis Retailers Not Providing Access to Underage Patrons appeared first on NORML. Investigators concluded: “[T]here was 100% compliance with the ID policy to keep underage patrons from purchasing marijuana directly from licensed outlets.

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