NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Roers Jones, who sponsored the recently defeated decriminalization bill, is trying to get her language inserted as a part of separate legislation. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation. AR resident?

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! North Dakota’s first medical cannabis dispensary opened its doors last week in Fargo; and registered out-of-state medical cannabis patients will now be able to access their medicine while visiting Hawaii. AL resident? AR resident?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! The House Financial Services subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions held a hearing Wednesday to address the lack of access to basic banking services by state-legal marijuana businesses. This was a big week for marijuana in Congress.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA) and Clay Higgins (R-LA) and Senators Jon Tester (D-MT) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) introduced legislation this week, HR 712 / S. Click here to email your Representative and urge them to support this important legislation.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed legislation into law to restore patients’ right to smoke medical cannabis. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation. California. CA resident? CT resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Regulators with the Department of Health have announced that cannabis-infused edible products will be available in state-licensed medical dispensaries next year. 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, 2022.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. Legislation is pending, House Bill 2359, to reduce barriers to employment for those harmed by the War on Drugs.

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NORML

JANUARY 10, 2020

Welcome to the first Weekly Legislative Roundup of 2020! Legislation has been pre-filed for 2020, House Bill 25 / Senate Bill 242, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Legislation has been pre-filed, House Bill 595 / Senate Bill 962, seeking to protect medical marijuana patients from employment discrimination.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

On March 13, members of the Florida state House of Representatives voted 101 to 11 to approve legislation (Senate Bill 182) to re-legalize the inhalation of herbal cannabis formulations for medical purposes. Senate, quickly moved to ban the practice legislatively. By contrast, newly elected Gov.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 170, to expand access to medical cannabis in Delaware.

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NORML

JULY 2, 2019

Phil Murphy signed legislation into law today significantly amending and expanding the state’s medical cannabis access program. Assembly Bill 20 , The Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Cannabis Act, institutes various changes to the program to better facilitate patients’ access to the substance. Democratic Gov.

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NORML

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Last Wednesday, he essentially demanded that in exchange for allowing the cannabis industry to access to basic banking services, that the federal government should impose a 2% THC cap on marijuana products and prohibit the retail sale of marijuana-infused edibles or e-liquid vapor extracts.

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NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

While patients won’t be rolling up joints full of pungent flower, they can still access oils, tinctures, lozenges, inhalers, topicals, and pills packed with non-intoxicating CBD or THC-A, the acidic precursor of THC. We had the Joint Commission on Health Care introduce that legislation for the 2018 session; it passed unanimously.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

State legislators in 2021 enacted over 50 laws liberalizing marijuana policies in more than 25 states, according to a report issued today by the National Organization of the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). This marks a change from past years, when similar laws were primarily enacted via citizens’ initiatives, not by legislative action.

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NORML

JUNE 28, 2023

Highlights include legislative developments in CA, FL, ME, & PA. The post State Policy Weekly Update 6/28/2023 appeared first on NORML.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Recently, cannabis edibles have been made available to Florida residents who qualify for medical use. The 2016 law also established more Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers, making it easier for patients to access cannabis. Cannabis Edibles are Now Available. But medical cannabis laws in Florida are far from straightforward.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2021

At the end of the last legislative session, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed multiple bills that expand who qualifies for medical cannabis. Effective September 1, patients who have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or any form of cancer now qualify to access medical cannabis.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 15, 2018

Edibles are one of the best forms of medical marijuana. MMJ edibles are readily available in dispensaries, but many people consider making them themselves at home, questioning whether it’s worth it. There are many forms in which you can take medical marijuana, and MMJ edibles are one of the most popular.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 22, 2024

Among these, medical marijuana edibles have emerged as a discreet and palatable option for patients seeking the therapeutic benefits of cannabis without the traditional methods of smoking or vaporizing. Different ratios can offer distinct experiences, with higher CBD content often mitigating the psychoactive effects of THC.

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The Joint Blog

JULY 23, 2021

With CBD now going more mainstream, edibles and gummies in particular have come to the forefront of the conversation. We spoke with people at Orange County CBD to find out exactly what the story of CBD edibles is. The rise of CBD edibles. How do cannabidiol infused edibles work? .

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The legislation allows adults 21+ to purchase and hold about 2.5 The Opposition Advocates for the petition have worked tirelessly for over a year to accomplish this result despite the resistance of the GOP-ruled legislation to the request. Republican legislators voiced their intention to not vote the bill into law.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Florida residents can finally purchase medical marijuana edibles thanks to new legislation in the state. The Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use announced in August of 2020 that medical marijuana dispensaries can start to sell medical marijuana edibles in the state. What Are Medical Marijuana Edibles? They are now!

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Peninsula Alternative Health

JUNE 12, 2023

This landmark legislation, which was developed in response to the approval of Question 4 on the 2022 ballot, brings about significant changes to the cannabis industry in the state. What does the new legislation mean for Maryland? The new adult-use legislation does not directly affect the medical cannabis program in Maryland.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

JUNE 12, 2023

This landmark legislation, which was developed in response to the approval of Question 4 on the 2022 ballot, brings about significant changes to the cannabis industry in the state. What does the new legislation mean for Maryland? The new adult-use legislation does not directly affect the medical cannabis program in Maryland.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The availability of medical marijuana in Ohio, MMJ dispensaries, and the Ohio medical cannabis program are bringing about a positive transformation in patient access to MMJ, thanks to comprehensive regulations that ensure safe, effective, and legal use of this therapeutic substance.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 9, 2022

Judy Schwank and Sharif Street announced April 6 that they will soon introduce legislation that would ban the sale of delta-8 THC products. Subject: Delta-8 THC Legislation. That legislation legalized hemp, which is defined as a cannabis plant that contains 0.3 Cannabis Business Times reports. Pennsylvania Sens. MEMORANDUM.

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Veriheal

MARCH 2, 2024

In December of 2023, the country recently made a new move towards reform that could stimulate the cannabidiol (CBD) industry and provide many patients, such as those with epilepsy , with access to potentially life-changing medical treatments. The changes outlined by the bill are poised to go into effect by the end of next year.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 24, 2022

Starting April 1, 2022, Oregon edible concentration limits increase from 50 mg THC to 100 mg per package. Buried in these rules is a new requirement that edibles packaged with more than 55 mg THC be “scored,” meaning permanently, physically marked to indicate single-serving portions. Scores on underside of edible (not intuitive).

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MassRoots

MARCH 25, 2019

Now that we have honored our duty to find a legislative solution, I have honored my commitment and filed a joint motion to dismiss the state’s appeal and to vacate the lower court decision which had held the prior law to be unconstitutional.”. DeSantis said in a statement. “I

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Without new emergency legislation or more permanent action, the program expansion will expire on Feb. ’s medical cannabis program come on the heels of a previously enacted emergency amendment focused on senior citizens: The Medical Marijuana Patient Access Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2022 allowed D.C.

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Cannabis Life Network

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Award-winning actor, and famed Star Trek captain, Sir Patrick Stewart, OBE, has become the latest to endorse broader cannabis legislation, particularly in the United Kingdom. The post Sir Patrick Stewart calls for medical cannabis legalization in the UK appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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The Joint Blog

APRIL 2, 2019

The legislation was introduced by Representative Ray Rodrigues, who is the Chairman for the House Health and Human Services Committee. The legislation is a priority of Senator David Simmons, an Altamonte Springs Republican who is a top lieutenant of President Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton.

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WeedAdvisor

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

First, it is difficult to define “places youth can access”. Banning Certain Edibles Will Only Help the Grey Market. While the sentiment of prohibiting certain edibles to keep kids safe certainly seems prudent, it is not practical. Marketing cannabis is already prohibited, so this idea is redundant. Author Alex S.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The specialized stores can deliver but edibles resembling candy will be prohibited. The Knesset is the legislative leg of the government and is responsible for passing all the laws. Adults of 21 years and older will be allowed to purchase cannabis upon showing identification. . Smoking in public spaces will likely be banned. .

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The Cannigma

APRIL 5, 2021

During a traffic stop an officer cannot use the smell of burned cannabis as probably cause to search parts of the car not readily accessible to the driver. The plants merely have to be “in a secured place and not accessible to any person under the age of twenty-one.”. It will still be illegal to drive under the influence of cannabis.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 5, 2022

The law allows beverages and edibles containing no more than 5 milligrams of hemp-derived THC per serving to be sold at retail locations across the state. Just imagine if people had legal access to THC everywhere in America and beyond. This odd move demonstrates a lack of knowledge about the cannabis industry among state lawmakers.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Hawaii medical allows for edibles so patients have more options. Hawaii medical patients can now legally access edibles. Medical cannabis has been available in Hawaii for 20 years now, however, the law didn’t allow for medical edibles. . This week in cannabis news, fines are lowered to $1 in Wisconsin for possession.

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