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NORML Formally Responds to DEA’s Proposed Changes to Marijuana Cultivation Rules

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Under existing regulations, the agency only licenses one facility — the University of Mississippi — to cultivate cannabis for use in FDA-approved clinical trials. ” An abbreviated version of NORML’s comments appears here. .”

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

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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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New York: An Analysis of Governor Cuomo’s Legalization Proposal

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Patients and their caregivers could also apply for a permit to cultivate and process their own cannabis for their own personal medicinal use, with undetermined restrictions to be left to regulations put forth by the OCM. It also creates on-site consumption licenses for retail facilities to apply for. development and hiring programs.

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Illinois Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill to Legalize and Regulate Marijuana

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Pritzker has signed legislation legalizing the adult use of marijuana and regulating its commercial production and retail sale. Patients enrolled in the state’s medical cannabis program will be legally permitted for the first time to personally cultivate up to five marijuana plants. Illinois Gov.

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New York: State legislature signals support for adult-use cannabis legalization

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Though Governor Cuomo’s budget proposal does not allow for the personal cultivation of marijuana plants, the NY General Assembly’s budget proposal does promote home cultivation upon the legalization of adult-use and retail sale of cannabis in the state. Read about home cultivation and our core tenets here.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/20

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Legislation is pending, House Bill 1389 / Senate Bill 1860, to permit the use, possession, and retail sale of marijuana for adults. House Bill 1359 would create a 5 year medical marijuana pilot program, allowing patients to access their medicine from licensed dispensaries. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of banking access.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/21/20

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Veteran Access : HR 1647, the Veterans Equal Access Act, would allow V.A. Send a message to your governor in support of medical cannabis access in schools. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 420, permit qualifying patients to cultivate personal use quantities of cannabis for therapeutic purposes. Your Highness, Carly.