NORML

MARCH 18, 2019

It expands the pool of patients eligible for cannabis therapy to include those diagnosed with post-traumatic stress, severe chronic pain, Crohn’s disease, Lou Gehrig’s disease, sleep apnea, and neuropathy, among other newly specified conditions. INDUSTRIAL HEMP. ” The effective date of the Act is July 1, 2019.

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NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (R) signed legislation into law that would strengthen and clarify medical cannabis patient protections. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation. AR resident? California. CA resident?

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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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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Enacted in 1986, the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program made it a condition for employment that all civilian employees at executive branch agencies be prohibited from using federally illegal substances on or off duty. ” “I’m pleased to join Representative Crist in introducing this legislation today.

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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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Veriheal

MARCH 27, 2025

In January, a bill was introduced regarding Iowas medical cannabis program, allowing vaporized cannabis to be added to the state-approved Tetrahydrocannabinol ( THC) products list. Iowas medical cannabis program is one of the most limited throughout the country. She suffers from chronic pain, as you mentioned.

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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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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

AUGUST 24, 2018

As a part of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, Marijuana in Arizona can be used to treat: “A chronic or debilitating disease, medical condition or the treatment that causes: Cachexia or wasting syndrome. Severe and chronic pain. States with Medical Marijuana Programs Fill Less Opioid Prescriptions.

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Puff Puff Post

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Santé Cannabis, a pioneer in medical cannabis in Québéc , has partnered with Spectrum Therapeutics, the medical division of Canopy Growth (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) to launch the Prescriber Training Program, designed to aid physicians and patients, announced today at the new Santé Cannabis clinic and research centre in Montréal.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

A somewhat bizarre piece of legislation. This action came days after that the panel advanced separate legislation related to establishing a working group to study the therapeutic potential of psilocybin mushrooms. As it stands, only patients diagnosed “as having a debilitating medical condition” by a doctor qualify for the program.

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MassRoots

MARCH 7, 2019

Legislation to legalize medical cannabis cleared the Kentucky House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. House Bill 136 was overwhelmingly approved in a vote of 16 to one after committee members heard from constituents who suffer from health problems such as epilepsy and chronic pain. The Legislation: HB 136.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Ireland’s conservative government is reflected in the country’s medical cannabis program, which is one of the more restrictive medical cannabis programs in Europe. One aspect that is often criticized is that the program does not include those suffering from chronic pain. But there is plenty of room for hope.

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Veriheal

MARCH 22, 2022

The restrictive program, if legalized, would allow medical patients with certain severe illnesses to access medical cannabis. . Even those in full support of the bill adhered to tight language when drafting the potential medical program. ” Democratic Rep. .” The bill’s lead sponsor, Republican Rep.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 1, 2021

It looks like the legislature will meet again this summer to pass legislation to set up a medical marijuana program. The governor supports the idea of a special session, but wants legislators to work out language before it begins, so the session doesn’t drag on. The state’s medical cannabis program went into effect yesterday.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 23, 2021

Kansas is one of only 14 states without a comprehensive medical marijuana program, currently allowing patients with a recommendation from a physician to only use CBD oil with a maximum of 5% THC. To qualify for the program, patients would need a recommendation from a physician specially certified by the state to make such recommendations.

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Veriheal

MAY 17, 2021

Many of them even offer the ability for visiting medical cannabis patients from other states to participate in their programs. She ends the column by stating “ I urge our legislators to abandon this legislation for the sake of our citizen’s health and safety.”.

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Veriheal

JUNE 9, 2022

Unfortunately, the implementation of a medical cannabis program stalled abruptly the very next day when Governor Chris Christie took office. The patient registry for the medical cannabis program was not opened again until August 9th, 2012. New Jersey’s Medical Cannabis Program Continues to Evolve.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 21, 2019

During August alone, Illinois has passed new legislation expanding and cementing its medical marijuana program, and shown necessary flexibility as it attempts to get its recreational market off the ground by January 1, 2020. The law also now allows nurse practitioners and physician assistants to certify applicants for the program.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

This guide aims to navigate the intricate web of cannabis legislation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, exploring key aspects such as medical marijuana laws, cannabis regulations, qualifying conditions, patient eligibility, and the overall impact on the local cannabis industry.

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Veriheal

MAY 15, 2023

North Dakota legislation has also shot down bills decriminalizing marijuana for several years. But in brighter news, legislation from Rep. Hospice programs are primarily funded by Medicare, which causes issues for clinicians who work in the hospice setting and want to provide medical marijuana. Doug Burgum (R).

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2019

Keep in mind that the State of Illinois legalized medical cannabis [“MMJ”], in August 2013 [Illinois Governor Patrick Quinn signed Public Act 098-0122 “The Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act” into law with an effective date of January 1, 2014 (the “Medical Cannabis Act”)]. Pritzker signed new legislation on.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Federally, legislation has been proposed to allow research into psychedelic drugs, alongside calls for decriminalization. They certainly do not yet resemble the second wave of “retail model” programs that became standard with medical and adult use cannabis. Mushrooms and cannabis are very different in nature.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

cloudPWR , a pioneer in cloud software for enterprise businesses and government agencies, is collaborating with fellow cloud-based solutions leader Accela to provide the South Dakota Department of Health (SDDOH) with an on-demand computer system-operated medical cannabis program registry. Med Card Registration via Cloud-based Registry.

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WeedAdvisor

AUGUST 14, 2019

Pritzker approved legislation to establish medical marijuana’s permanency. But in a sudden, fortunate twist for many patients, the final legislation contained further expansions. Pritzker’s legislation took effect on August 9 th , but he waited until Monday, August 12 th to make the announcement. However, Gov.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Medical marijuana was legalized in Maryland in 2014, but the MD MMJ program was slow to get off the ground. The Maryland MMJ program is one of the newer programs in the US, but once it started, it quickly became one of the fastest-growing MMJ programs in the country. The program continues to grow in popularity.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Chronic pain and age-related macular degeneration are on the list. And in Wisconsin , Governor Tony Evers signed legislation making the state’s pilot hemp program permanent. New Zealand is looking at legislation that would enforce recreational marijuana laws, if the voters choose to legalize next year.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 31, 2021

For her part, Marie Millard, executive director of the Luces Panama Foundation, said that the approval of the legislative initiative will give patients quality of life, specifically for people with epilepsy who take two and three medications and do not work for them. to prevent smuggling in the future.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 22, 2021

“It has been scientifically proven that medical marijuana has a considerable impact in treating conditions common with veterans when they return from service, like chronic pain and PTSD,” said Rep. The Safe Harbor Act would also require the VA to conduct research on using medical cannabis to treat chronic pain and reduce opioid abuse.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 6, 2021

Republican opponents filibustered the Senate-passed legislation during nearly 10 hours of debate on the floor of the lower chamber, before the House adjourned shortly before midnight without a vote, according to the Associated Press. The House is scheduled to reconvene at 8 a.m. Sponsored by Republican Sen. Tim Melson, S.B.

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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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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

In recent years, most major cities in Texas have launched programs and adopted policies that reduce, or even eliminate, penalties for the possession of cannabis. [ii] x] Texas Legislature Online – [link] [xi] The Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston, Texas Legislative Issues 2023 – Marijuana , p. 1805, 88th Leg.,

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The Joint Blog

AUGUST 15, 2019

Pritzker signed two measure that expands the state’s medical-marijuana program while cementing it into law. The legislation adds chronic pain, autism, anorexia nervosa, irritable bowel syndrome, migraines, polycystic kidney disease, and osteoarthritis as new medical marijuana conditions.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 10, 2021

Adult-use cannabis legislation has yet to be formally introduced this year in the Pennsylvania Legislature, but the state’s medical cannabis program was expanded June 30. Tom Wolf signs legislation to expand the state’s medical cannabis program June 30. . Signed by Democratic Gov. Most provisions in H.B.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 6, 2021

Adult-use cannabis legislation has yet to be formally introduced this year in the Pennsylvania Legislature, but the state’s medical cannabis program was expanded June 30. Tom Wolf signs legislation to expand the state’s medical cannabis program June 30. . Signed by Democratic Gov. Most provisions in H.B.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 5, 2021

Adult-use cannabis legislation has yet to be formally introduced this year in the Pennsylvania Legislature, but the state’s medical cannabis program was expanded June 30. Tom Wolf signs legislation to expand the state’s medical cannabis program June 30. . Signed by Democratic Gov. Most provisions in H.B.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

From its prohibition to the gradual legalization and implementation of medical cannabis programs, the landscape of marijuana use for medical purposes has shifted dramatically. However, in recent years, public attitudes towards marijuana have shifted, leading to changes in legislation and public policy.

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The Joint Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

New Hampshire’s full Senate this week passed legislation that would allow medical marijuana patients to legally grow their own medicine. “New Hampshire legislators have been busy with other marijuana bills in this year’s session” states HT. A similar bill was vetoed last year by the state’s governor.

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