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

MAY 10, 2021

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

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NORML

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The post South Dakota: Governor Announces Intent to Delay Implementing Voter-Initiated Medical Marijuana Access Law appeared first on NORML. "These cynical efforts to undermine and delay the enactment of these voter-approved measures is an affront to the very constituents that these lawmakers are in office to serve.”.

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NORML

JUNE 17, 2021

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

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NORML

AUGUST 6, 2024

Physicians already possess the discretion to prescribe any number of medications, like opioids, which pose far greater risks to health than marijuana. 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

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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NORML

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The post South Dakota: Legislative Committee Votes to Rescind Home Grow Rights From State’s Medical Cannabis Access Law appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The post Texas: Expansions to Medical Cannabis Access Law Take Effect appeared first on NORML. Texas NORML and other advocates had sought to further amend the bill to include eligibility for chronic pain patients and to raise the THC to five percent.

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NORML

MARCH 23, 2023

These policies include providing patients with convenient access to regulated medical cannabis products, prohibiting certain employers from discriminating against those who use cannabis while off the job, and providing legal relief to those with past, low-level marijuana convictions."

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

1647 , the Veterans Equal Access Act, which expands medical cannabis access to eligible military veterans. Blumenauer said, “For too long, our veterans have been denied access to highly effective medical marijuana treatment for conditions like chronic pain and PTSD. Presently, V.A. Send a message now to your lawmakers.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Today, the majority of US states regulate medical cannabis access and 18 have legalized adult use. Arguably, none of these political and cultural advancements would have been possible without the success of California's 1996 campaign and the efforts of those activists who worked so hard for the law's passage a quarter of a century ago.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2024

South Dakota voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure legalizing medical cannabis access in 2020. Since then, lawmakers have routinely sought to repeal aspects of the law and/or significantly amend it.

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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. House lawmakers also passed a second bill, House Bill 792 , by a vote of 81 to 13.

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NORML

MAY 28, 2019

Manufacturing and possessing concentrated forms of cannabis are legally protected activities under the state’s medical cannabis access law, according to a unanimous decision issued today by the Arizona Supreme Court. The decision reverses a 2018 ruling by the Arizona Court of Appeals.

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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. The post Pennsylvania: Governor Signs Legislation Expanding Medical Cannabis Access for Qualified Patients appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Seventy percent of voters approved the law in 2020; the program currently serves more than 13,000 South Dakota patients. The post South Dakota: Lawmakers Narrowly Reject Effort to Repeal Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Those suffering from chronic pain report significant improvements in health following the passage of medical cannabis access laws, according to data published in the journal Forum for Health Economics & Policy. Among state-licensed medical cannabis registrants, two out of three report consuming cannabis to mitigate pain conditions.

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Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 5, 2023

Last week, Kentucky Governor Beshear signed Senate Bill 47 , that will eventually create medical cannabis access for some KY residents. After passing through the legislature with solid support and an enthusiastic Governor, this new law lays out a fairly restrictive program with a very long implementation period.

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NORML

JUNE 1, 2020

House and Senate lawmakers have approved a series of bills to facilitate patients’ access to medical cannabis products. ” Under the current law, doctors may only recommend medical cannabis products to those patients with a limited number of select conditions, such as HIV and cancer. John Bel Edwards.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Yet, even in the majority of states where medical cannabis is legal, VA physicians are prohibited by federal law from filling out a state-legal medical marijuana recommendation form. Once enacted, veterans will be able to access medical marijuana treatment without the added challenge of accessing a private, non-VA physician.

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NORML

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Patients who are registered with the state’s medical cannabis access program may now legally grow cannabis for their own personal use. The post Connecticut: Medical Marijuana Home Grow Law Takes Effect appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2019

Three new laws intended to expand patient access to and the therapeutic value of Virginia’s medical cannabis program take effect July 1, 2019. “This year, my focus was on program improvements to further expand both access and therapeutic value to benefit the health and well-being of all Virginians.”

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NORML

AUGUST 2, 2019

Qualified patients are anticipated to finally begin accessing medical cannabis products next week, according to a statement issued by regulators at the state’s Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF).

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Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 11, 2019

On Thursday, April 4th 2019, Governor Lujan Grisham made history for the state of New Mexico by signing into law Senate Bill 204, Medical Cannabis in Schools. All have successfully set forth rules and regulations for allowing safe access to medical cannabis while attending public schools. By Jason Barker for Cannabis News Journal.

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NORML

JANUARY 31, 2023

City lawmakers have provided final approval to a pair of bills that seek to significantly reform marijuana laws in the District of Columbia. But both bills still must undergo a 30-day Congressional review prior to becoming law.

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NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

Steve Sisolak has signed legislation into law prohibiting certain employers from refusing to hire a worker because he or she tested positive for cannabis. The new law takes effect on January 1, 2020. Democratic Gov.

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Americans for Safe Access

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Americans for Safe Access (ASA) has been at the forefront of fighting for patients’ rights to access medical cannabis across four presidencies since our founding in 2002. We've crafted briefing materials and “100-day campaigns” for three incoming administrations on medical cannabis policy.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

“This law will ensure that patients who may be physically incapable of picking up these life-changing medicines on their own will have access to them from throughout the Commonwealth,” said Senator Marsden, of Fairfax County. Virginia NORML members meet with Senator Dave Marsden. .”

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NORML

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Virginia’s medical cannabis program , which currently affords patients, caregivers, and processors only an affirmative defense, will also see potential for robust expansion to improve patient access. Join Virginia NORML and help change marijuana laws! Follow Virginia NORML on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram.

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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. The new law takes immediate effect. The new law also for the first time permits dispensaries to provide edible cannabis products and to operate on-site consumption areas.

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NORML

APRIL 28, 2022

"These common-sense changes will further facilitate patients' and others’ access to medical cannabis products and will provide opportunities for greater inclusivity within Maine's licensed marijuana industry.”. The post Maine: Various Marijuana Bills Become Law Absent Gov. Mills’ Signature appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JULY 7, 2023

Thanks to your advocacy, activism, and support, dozens of new marijuana laws took effect around the country this month. The post Major Changes to Cannabis Law Take Effect Around the U.S. appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

APRIL 25, 2019

Doug Burgum signed legislation on Wednesday amending and expanding the state’s nascent medical cannabis access program. Though approved by voters in November 2016, the state’s medical cannabis access program is not yet fully operational. Republican Gov.

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Americans for Safe Access

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

We are happy to share this brief guide to State Cannabis Laws with you. Created with the talented designers of Centennial Media this guide serves as a bite-sized version of the full analysis of state laws available on our website under: "Legal Information By State & Federal Law."

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NORML

JUNE 18, 2020

Justices for the Supreme Court of the state of Pennsylvania have struck down a countywide policy that barred those on probation from accessing medical cannabis. … In enacting the MMA, the Pennsylvania Legislature proceeded pursuant to its independent power to define state criminal law and promote the health and welfare of the citizenry.

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Americans for Safe Access

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Despite their numbers and influence, many veterans face considerable obstacles to legally accessing medical cannabis directly resulting from the patchwork of federal and state cannabis laws that patients have to navigate. . There were about half a dozen bills floated seeking to address some aspects of veterans' access.

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Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 15, 2021

Since the first medical cannabis laws were introduced in California 25 years ago, 35 states have joined with California in defiance of the federal prohibition of cannabis as a medicine. Now, two-thirds of Americans live in states where medical cannabis is legal.

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