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Bipartisan Bill To Protect Employment Rights

NORML

Therefore, federal employees can be denied employment or terminated due to testing positive for marijuana metabolites, even if their use is in compliance with state law. “For federal employees complying with state cannabis law, they shouldn’t have to choose between a proven treatment and their job.”

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Legal Rights: MMJ Patient Advocacy in Missouri

MMJ Recs

We’re exploring the legal rights of MMJ patients in Missouri, the significance of advocating for their interests, legal protections available, the state’s medical cannabis regulations, the role of MMJ patient advocacy groups, and the success stories that highlight the impact of advocacy efforts.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/20

NORML

The bill would prohibit employers terminating an employee for the employee’s lawful off-duty activities that are lawful under state law even if those activities are not lawful under federal law, such as consuming cannabis. CO resident? NH resident? New Jersey. NJ resident? New Mexico.

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7 Medical Cannabis Organizations That Normalize Treatment

Peninsula Alternative Health

ASA works with a grassroots base of more than 50,000 members using public education and direct advocacy to affect national change. In 2016, Maryland contracted with ASA’s Patient Focused Certification program to train the officials tasked with watching over the state’s emerging medical cannabis program. Based in Washington, D.C.

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7 Medical Cannabis Organizations That Normalize Treatment

Peninsula Alternative Health

ASA works with a grassroots base of more than 50,000 members using public education and direct advocacy to affect national change. In 2016, Maryland contracted with ASA’s Patient Focused Certification program to train the officials tasked with watching over the state’s emerging medical cannabis program. Based in Washington, D.C.

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Finding Hope: MMJ’s Impact on Maryland Communities

MMJ Recs

By legalizing MMJ, the state has facilitated access to a natural and potentially life-changing treatment option for patients suffering from various medical conditions. Support for Patient Well-Being The availability of medical marijuana in local communities fosters an environment of support for patients seeking alternative treatments.

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Renewing Medical Marijuana Cards in Arkansas: All You Need to Know

MMJ Recs

Arkansas has emerged as one of the states at the forefront of medical marijuana legalization. With its program in full swing, thousands of patients across the state are benefiting from access to this alternative form of treatment. Typically, medical marijuana cards need to be renewed annually.