Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

Puerto Rico’s Governor has signed legislation into law protecting qualified medical cannabis patients from workplace discrimination. The legislation amends Puerto Rico’s medical marijuana access law so that registered patients are now classified as members of a protected class under the US territory’s employment protection laws.

Patients 105

Patients Law Research and Development Medicine 105

MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Medical marijuana (MMJ) dispensaries play a crucial role in providing patients with access to the cannabis products they need for managing various health conditions. Visiting an MMJ dispensary comes with a set of unwritten rules and etiquettes that patients should be aware of. This is a legal requirement in many states.

Dispensary 98

Dispensary Patients Strains Research and Development 98

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Regulators in Iowa added two new medical cannabis qualifying conditions to the current list, ulcerative colitis (effective immediately), and severe pediatric autism with self-injurious or aggressive behaviors (effective 4/2/19). Click here to email your lawmakers in support of allowing patients to smoke medical cannabis. AZ resident?

Legislation 192

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 192

NORML

JUNE 14, 2019

Governor John Bel Edwards (D) of Louisiana signed legislation into law giving patients the option to inhale medical cannabis through vaporization. Governor Janet Mills (D) of Maine signed legislation into law facilitating reciprocity for out-of-state medical cannabis patients visiting Maine. CA resident? New Hampshire. North Carolina.

Legislation 181

Legislation Banking Access Hemp 181

NORML

MAY 24, 2019

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. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 236, to allow qualifying patients with certain debilitating conditions to use and safely access medical cannabis.

Legislation 191

Legislation Hemp Access Patients 191

NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

At the state level, patients in Ohio and Oklahoma now have access to medical cannabis, as sales began in both states this week. Senator Anna Wishart (D) has re-introduced legislation, LB 110, to allow qualifying patients with certain debilitating conditions to use and safely access medical cannabis. KY resident? IA resident?

Legislation 189

Legislation Decriminalization Access Therapy 189

NORML

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

. — Bills SB 175 and HB 461 would expand the qualifying conditions under New Hampshire’s medical marijuana program. — Bipartisan bill HB 459 would legalize the production of industrial hemp in the state of New Hampshire to be in compliance with current federal hemp regulations and establish rules for such production.

Marijuana 204

Marijuana Legislation Hemp Patients 204

NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

She also signed bills to allow medical cannabis to be administered to patients while at school, and a broader medical expansion bill that adds several new qualifying conditions and patient protections. Governor Jared Polis (D) of Colorado signed legislation into law to add autism as a medical cannabis qualifying condition.

Legislation 201

Legislation Banking Hemp Compliance 201

NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 223, to allow medical cannabis to be administered to patients at school. The measure would give doctors the discretion to recommend medical cannabis to any patient for whom they believe will benefit from its therapeutic use. California. CA resident? DE resident? North Carolina. Update : S.

Legislation 203

Legislation Hemp Decriminalization Agriculture 203

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 2, 2021

This amendment expands employment protections to employees who are registered and licensed medical cannabis patients. The Medicinal Cannabis Act, among other things, allows the use of medical cannabis per a doctor’s recommendation for duly authorized individuals suffering from a serious health condition.

Patients 98

Patients Law Research and Development Medicine 98

NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Governor Gary Herbert (R) of Utah signed legislation into law that strengthens protections for medical cannabis patients and further improves upon the state’s new medical cannabis access program. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 223, to allow medical cannabis to be administered to patients at school. CA resident? CA resident?

Legislation 193

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 193

NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (R) signed legislation into law that would strengthen and clarify medical cannabis patient protections. Senate Bill 34 would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions.

Legislation 175

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 175

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. A recent American Legion poll found that one in five veterans use marijuana to alleviate a medical condition.

Chronic Pain 198

Chronic Pain Legislation Treatment State Laws 198

MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This guide aims to provide an in-depth exploration of medical marijuana laws in the USA, offering insights into the regulations, the legal status of medical marijuana, the differences between federal and state laws, patient rights, dispensary regulations, and much more. Patients can possess up to one ounce of usable marijuana.

Law 98

Law Marijuana Programs Conditions 98

NORML

APRIL 20, 2019

Senate Bill 34, which would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. 333, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations.

Legislation 182

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Compliance 182

NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed legislation into law to restore patients’ right to smoke medical cannabis. Governor Ralph Northam (D) of Virginia signed legislation into law that will allow medical cannabis oil to be administered to patients on school property. CA resident? CA resident? DE resident? HI resident?

Legislation 166

Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 166

NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

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. 333, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations.

Legislation 192

Legislation Patients Access Seed-To-Sale 192

NORML

MAY 3, 2019

Governor Jay Inslee (D) of Washington signed legislation into law allowing medical cannabis to be accessed by patients on school grounds, and separate legislation allowing the production of industrial hemp in accordance with new federal hemp regulations. Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! CO resident?

Legislation 189

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 189

United Patients Group

OCTOBER 25, 2023

To address these concerns and provide clear, evidence-based answers to the most frequently asked questions about medical marijuana, we have compiled a comprehensive FAQ to help both patients and the general public make educated decisions about their healthcare options. Virgin Islands permitting its use for certain medical conditions.

Marijuana 105

Marijuana Patients Research and Development Edibles 105

NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

Governor Kate Brown (D) of Oregon signed legislation into law that prohibits landlords from arbitrarily refusing to provide housing access to an individual based solely on their status as a medical cannabis patient, or based solely on an individual’s prior cannabis conviction. California. CA resident? DE resident? LA resident?

Legislation 136

Legislation Hemp Agriculture Compliance 136

NORML

APRIL 12, 2019

A bill to allow patients to use medical cannabis while on probation or parole died in Montana’s state Senate. The measure would give doctors the discretion to recommend medical cannabis to any patient for whom they believe will benefit from its therapeutic use. IA resident? NH resident?

Legislation 180

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 180

Veriheal

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Elevated levels of stress can even land these individuals in more discomfort, with IBD patients risking hospitalization due to inflammation. Ulcerative Colitis is a condition that causes long-lasting inflammation and ulcers (sores) in the innermost lining of the individual’s large intestine and rectum. What is IBS?

Digestion 124

Digestion Treatment Conditions Research and Development 124

United Patients Group

JULY 7, 2023

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the use of medical cannabis to manage a variety of health conditions. Medical cannabis, also known as medical marijuana, refers to the use of the cannabis plant or its extracts to treat symptoms of disease or other medical conditions.

Chronic Pain 105

Chronic Pain Sleep Epilepsy Conditions 105

MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 13, 2023

For patients seeking access to this valuable form of treatment, it’s essential to understand the complex web of regulations, legal requirements, and rights surrounding medical marijuana in the Golden State. These conditions encompass a range of ailments, including cancer, HIV/AIDS, glaucoma, and chronic pain.

Patients 52

Patients Law Cultivation Dispensary 52

NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 34, which would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Update : SB 34 was heard in the Assembly Appropriations Committee on 5/16/19. CA resident? IL resident?

Legislation 166

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 166

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2022

This tension in laws is also present in the issue of marijuana use by patients in hospital settings. There is very little scientific evidence for the efficacy of marijuana in treating certain medical conditions. This memo highlights those issues for higher education lawyers who advise medical facilities.

Research and Development 98

Research and Development Policy Patients Compliance 98

MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

As Missouri patients gain access to medical cannabis for various qualifying conditions, understanding and advocating for MMJ patient rights is of paramount importance. We’ll also explore patient rights and responsibilities within Missouri’s MMJ program and the availability of legal assistance for MMJ patients.

Advocacy 52

Advocacy Patients Legalization Access 52

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2020

1 deadline to train managers and employees under a new compliance and safety program that is the first of its kind in the nation. The state’s Responsible Vendor Training Program is designed to support licensee compliance and enhance the safety of customers and employees. Seed-to-sale tracking compliance. Read the full article.

Compliance 59

Compliance Compliance Programs Seed-To-Sale 59

MMJ Recs

JULY 9, 2024

Living with chronic conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is profoundly challenging and impacts various aspects of daily life. Patients often struggle with symptoms that range from physical discomfort to cognitive impairment. Understanding Multiple Sclerosis What is Multiple Sclerosis and How it Affects People?

Marijuana 111

Marijuana Treatment Cannabinoids Patients 111

MJ Business Attorneys

JUNE 29, 2018

The FDA approved Epidiolex as a prescription drug to be used to treat two severe epileptic conditions, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome. Attorney Charles Feldmann has worked extensively with a variety of state agencies focused on enforcement, licensing, federal risk mitigation, and compliance.

DEA 113

DEA CBD Pharmaceutical Research and Development 113

The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Effective January 1, 2022, most Philadelphia employers will be prohibited from requiring prospective employees to undergo testing for the presence of marijuana as a condition of employment. Currently, only New York City and Nevada have similar drug testing restrictions, but we expect this trend to continue.

Marijuana 111

Marijuana Safety Environment Conditions 111

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2022

Import, Advertising and Supply Compliance Priorities 2022-23. The table below sets out the TGA’s priority areas for compliance activities relating to the import, advertising and supply requirements of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023. Import, Advertising and Supply Compliance Priorities 2022-23.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Wellness and Beauty Vaping 52

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Company’s Core Operational Compliance Solutions Help Cannabis Operators in the. The new law allows for cannabis to be consumed for certified medical purposes by West Virginia residents with serious medical conditions. Emerging Medical Marijuana Market Stay Compliant.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Tincture Conditions 52

MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 9, 2023

As Texas residents seek alternative therapies for chronic pain and other debilitating conditions, it becomes crucial to navigate the world of MMJ pain management centers effectively. These centers differ in terms of services, expertise, and their approach to patient care. Top-Rated Medical Cannabis Clinics in Texas 1.

Chronic Pain 52

Chronic Pain Patients Treatment Conditions 52

MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

This article explores the profound impact of MMJ on Maryland communities, shedding light on the medical marijuana benefits experienced by patients and the positive effects it has had on the state’s communities. It has improved the quality of life for those dealing with chronic pain, nausea, seizures, and other medical conditions.

Chronic Pain 98

Chronic Pain Therapy Research and Development Treatment 98

NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

Governor Chris Sununu (R) of New Hampshire signed legislation into law allowing physicians assistants to recommend medical cannabis to their patients. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 223, to allow medical cannabis to be administered to patients at school. CA resident? CA resident? Update : S. NC resident? Pennsylvania. PA resident?

Legislation 116

Legislation Access Decriminalization Patients 116

Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Florida’s Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act empowered many residents to seek the aid of medical cannabis for various conditions after having obtained a medical cannabis card. Only patients suffering from specific conditions, namely cancer, epilepsy, muscle spasms, and chronic seizures, were given permission to use cannabis as treatment.

Edibles 52

Edibles Patients Chronic Pain Conditions 52