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NORML’s Statement Regarding the Designation of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries as “Essential Services”

NORML

Because many of these patients are among our more vulnerable populations, it is essential that they maintain uninterrupted, regulated access to lab-tested products during this time. Permitting such activities ensures that patients possess a consistent, known supply of their medicine and that their access remains affordable.

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DEA Promises Progress on Federal Cultivation Applications, But Provides No Timetable for Action

NORML

According to the agency’s filing today in the Federal Register, the DEA “intends to promulgate regulations” to evaluate several dozen applications before it from private entities that wish to cultivate cannabis for FDA-approved research. However, this is not the first time the agency has made such a promise.

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Tribe is Expanding Cannabis Cultivation, Overgrowing the State Program

Veriheal

The Flandreau Santee Sioux tribe is expanding cannabis cultivation efforts to fuel their expanding MMJ program that has already grown to serve over 10,000 patients, outstripping South Dakota’s state MMJ program by leaps and bounds. Cannabis-infused edibles and even CBD edibles are not permissible in the current program.

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Medicinal Genomics Assay Receives AOAC’s First Certification for Cannabis Flower and Infused Edibles

Medicinal Genomics

(MGC), a pioneer in harnessing cannabis genomics to improve the agricultural productivity, safety, and transparency of cannabis, today announced that AOAC International has approved its PathoSEEK® 5-Color Aspergillus Multiplex Assays with SenSATIVAx Extraction for cannabis flower and infused edibles. flavus , A. fumigatus , A. niger , and A.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/14/20

NORML

Veteran Access : HR 1647, the Veterans Equal Access Act, would allow V.A. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/25/20

NORML

Legislation is pending, HB 583 / SB 527, which would authorize licensed medical cannabis facilities to sell edible products. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of edible medical cannabis products. Legislation is pending, House Bill 331, to allow registered medical cannabis patients to access their medicine while at school.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/29

NORML

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. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 59, to expand medical cannabis access. DE resident? HI resident? HI resident?