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Weekly Legislative Roundup 5/24/19

NORML

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Jared Polis (D) of Colorado signed legislation into law that allows physicians to recommend medical cannabis for any condition for which an opiate would otherwise be prescribed. The group then withdrew the measure so they can amend the language.

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Mississippi: Medical Cannabis Initiative Certified for 2020 Ballot

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A proposed measure legalizing medical cannabis access in Mississippi has qualified for the 2020 ballot. Mississippi’s Secretary of State’s Office notified lawmakers on Tuesday that petitioners, Mississippians for Compassionate Care , had gathered a sufficient number of signatures to place Measure 65 before voters this November.

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Colorado Just Passed New Law to Expand Medical Marijuana Access in Schools

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Colorado Governor Jared Polis just signed a bill that will make it easier for students to access medical cannabis while in school. . Under current state law, any individual school or school district can prohibit their students from using or storing medical marijuana on school grounds. View original article.

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MMJ Laws In Texas: Your Complete Guide

MMJ Recs

Enacted in 2015, the program was designed to provide a narrow avenue for patients suffering from qualifying conditions to access low-THC cannabis under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals. Current Texas Medical Marijuana Regulations CBD laws in Texas are governed by the Compassionate Use Program.

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The Legal Landscape: Understanding the Current Status of Medical Marijuana in Texas

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Texas Medical Marijuana Laws A Historical Perspective: Texas has historically maintained stringent stances on marijuana, both for medical and recreational use. However, recent years have witnessed a shift in public opinion and legislative discourse, prompting the state to reevaluate its approach to medical marijuana.

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Louisiana Expands State Medical Marijuana Program

MassRoots

The state’s medical marijuana program has been criticized for being too limited and too restrictive since the program was established in 2016, but the three laws that went into effect on Saturday aim to improve the situation. Home cultivation remains illegal for the more than 4,000 registered medical marijuana patients. House Bill 418.

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Ohio Medical Marijuana Laws Demystified: State Regulations Explained

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Ohio Medical Marijuana Regulations Ohio’s medical marijuana program was established in 2016 with the passage of House Bill 523, allowing patients with qualifying conditions to access medical marijuana products from licensed dispensaries.

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