NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

At the state level, Governor Jay Inslee of Washington launched a new program and began granting pardons to those with past criminal misdemeanor marijuana-related convictions on their record. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 2134, to permit qualifying patients to cultivate personal use quantities of cannabis for therapeutic purposes.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

New York has decided to do away with its list of qualifying conditions for its medical cannabis program reports MJ Biz. The abolishment of qualifying conditions most likely will result in an increase in the number of registered medical marijuana patients and, therefore, could lead to a sales uptick for MMJ operators in New York.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

All eyes are on Georgia’s medical cannabis program as it continues to grow. The History of the Georgia Medical Cannabis Program Georgia’s medical cannabis program started sales this past spring. In April 2019, House Bill 324 was approved, enabling in-state cultivation and the sale of low-THC oil.

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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. This bill was advanced out of a House subcommittee.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

— Bipartisan bill HB 481 would legalize the personal adult-use, possession, cultivation, and retail sale of marijuana. — Bills SB 175 and HB 461 would expand the qualifying conditions under New Hampshire’s medical marijuana program. It passed the House on 2/27/2019 by a vote of 209-147.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Provides a conditional adult-use cultivator license to process and distribute cannabis flower products without holding an adult-use processor or distributor license; provides a conditional adult-use processor license to process and distribute cannabis products; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon the expiration thereof.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Legislation is pending, AB 286, to temporarily reduce tax rates imposed on the retail sale and commercial cultivation of cannabis. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of protecting compassionate care programs. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of home cultivation rights. CA resident? CA resident?

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The Cannigma

JUNE 30, 2021

But in addition to the 18 states with legal adult-use (as well as medical), there are another 18 states that have fully functioning medical marijuana programs. In these three dozen states, from the West Coast to the Midwest to the South and the Northeast, patients use cannabis to treat countless medical conditions and everyday ailments.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2020

Senate Bill 2543 would prohibit an employer from discriminating against a person in hiring, termination, or condition of employment based on the person’s status as a medical cannabis cardholder or a positive drug test for THC. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of home cultivation rights. The bill now heads to the House.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 31, 2021

5, 2020, according to the department’s second annual report of the Missouri Medical Marijuana Regulatory Program. The DHSS approved 23,000-plus patients and caregivers in program year 2019—before commercial sales began—with roughly 33% also approved to home cultivate. 6, 2019, and Dec. Migraines accounted for 3,843 patients.

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Veriheal

MARCH 26, 2024

Unlicensed cultivators and dispensaries are running rampant, and many are complaining that the process for licensing is taking too long. The exemption applies to fees for dispensaries shifting to non-conditional license categories, such as cultivation businesses and micro businesses. These fees can vary from $4,500 to $40,000.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 27, 2021

An Australian cultivator claims that his growing of cannabis should be allowed for research purposes. . What role does the “informal” researcher play in advancing knowledge about the drug—particularly if the investigation is not tied to any kind of formal program? The Role of the Advocate-Cultivator. Australian Advocate.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2021

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation (TOCC), Texas’ leading medical cannabis provider, today released the state’s first 0:1 THC-only medical cannabis tincture. The tincture will be available to qualifying patients throughout Texas under the state’s Compassionate Use Program (CUP).

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation (TOCC), Texas’ leading medical cannabis provider, today announced it has partnered with Vertosa, a science-first cannabis company that creates the most effective and reliable active ingredients for infused products. Available to TOCC patients on Sept.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This means that the regulations governing the use, cultivation, and distribution of medical marijuana differ considerably from one state to another. Some states have broadly permissive MMJ laws, while others have more restrictive programs. Arkansas : Arkansas has legalized MMJ for qualifying conditions.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 23, 2022

Here are some key takeaways from the meeting: During the meeting, the Board voted to establish the application and licensing window for the Adult-Use Conditional Processor license. The Adult-Use Conditional Processor license authorizes the license holder to process and distribute their own cannabis products (over 0.3%

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The MCMA’s website states that the organization represents “nearly half of all multiple Class C cannabis licenses in Michigan,” which is the most expensive license type, and represents the largest cultivation businesses in the state. Over 250 companies have spoken out in favor of supporting the caregiver program as well as small businesses.

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MMJ Recs

JUNE 3, 2024

The passing of Amendment 2 in November 2018 paved the way for legal access to medical cannabis and the state’s medical marijuana program. However, prospective patients need to understand the ins and outs of the system and how to qualify for the Missouri Medical Marijuana (MMJ) program.

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NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

Denver, Colorado’s marijuana social use law is here to stay, as the city council voted this week to remove the “sunset” provision which made it a temporary four year program. Senate Bill 19-013 would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy for any condition for which an opiate would otherwise be prescribed.

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MMJ Recs

JUNE 19, 2024

For medicinal marijuana laws across the United States, understanding the qualifying conditions for accessing medical cannabis is the first step. Understanding Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana in Texas Texas defines qualifying conditions as medical ailments that warrant the use of medical marijuana for therapeutic purposes.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 12, 2022

Recreational cannabis is not legal in Ukraine, but possession of up to 5 grams is decriminalized and there is a limited, but expanding, medical program. Ukraine’s medical marijuana program. Ukraine has an existing medical cannabis program, but product access is extremely limited. Possible penalties for weed in Ukraine.

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NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 5595, to permit the use, possession, cultivation, and retail sale of marijuana for adults 21 and over. The measure allows adults to cultivate up to six cannabis plants in their own homes; provides for the expungement of prior cannabis possession convictions; and allows for home deliveries.

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The Cannigma

JULY 24, 2022

South Carolina medical marijuana program. The state does not have a medical program. The most recent medical marijuana bill , introduced in 2021, would have created a program, albeit a restrictive one. It expanded qualifying conditions and allowed patients to access select THC products through state-licensed dispensaries.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 24, 2024

The landscape of healthcare and medicinal practices has undergone a transformative shift with the advent of medical marijuana programs across the United States. Today we’ll take a closer look at the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program, giving Michigan citizens all the info they need about accessing MMJ in the state.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In addition to numerous expansions to the state’s medical marijuana (MMJ) program, the state’s decriminalization of cannabis went into effect in August, beginning the reversal of decades of harm done by the war on drugs. The state’s cultivation and distribution processes also have room for improvement.

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Medicinal Genomics

AUGUST 7, 2024

Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) testing is a powerful tool that commercial cannabis cultivators can use to monitor and improve the health and quality of their crops. In the increasingly competitive cannabis industry, innovative commercial cultivators who adopt emerging technologies and methodologies will succeed.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 2, 2021

Despite Germany’s very expansive medical cannabis program, the country still has not legalized recreational cannabis. Possession, cultivation, import, export, and sale remains illegal in Germany, but people who are arrested with small amounts for personal use (around 6-15 grams) typically don’t face prosecution.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Governor Jim Justice (R) of West Virginia signed legislation into law that allows financial institutions to provide banking services related to the state’s medical marijuana program. Late last week, the North Dakota State Senate overwhelmingly passed a measure to expand the state’s medical marijuana program. California.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

It prohibits cannabis possession, use, purchase, sale, or cultivation, whether for recreation or medical purposes. Indiana Indiana prohibits the possession, use, purchase, sale, or cultivation of marijuana for both medical and recreational purposes. 3% THC is legal for treating qualifying health conditions and even recreationally.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

These classes include cultivators, manufacturers, retailers, distributors and delivery services. Importantly, the Commission will limit the number of cultivator licenses it awards in the 24-month period after February 22, 2021 to 37. This number includes expanded ATCs, but not microbusiness cultivators.

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PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Now, The Office of Cannabis Management has released new updates to its medical cannabis program. As of October 5th, 2022 the program will allow certified medical marijuana patients and designated caregivers to cultivate (grow) their own plants at home. What’s the New Program in New York State?

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The Cannigma

APRIL 19, 2021

Texas is the largest state in the US without legal recreational cannabis or a large-scale medical cannabis program. Texas is the largest state in the US without legal recreational cannabis or a large-scale medical cannabis program. Patients do not need to register with the state or pay a fee to access the medical cannabis program.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Alabama legalized medical a medical cannabis program on May 17, 2021 when Governor Ivey signed SB 46 into law. The law provides for up to 12 cultivator licenses, up to four processor licenses, up to four dispensary licenses, and up to five integrated facility licenses.

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The Cannigma

JULY 5, 2022

Georgia has a limited medical program but doesn’t consider itself a “medical marijuana” state as growing, possessing, or smoking any form of the plant is still illegal. The program was legalized in 2015 and patients with qualifying conditions can get a prescription for up to 20oz of low THC oil, capsules, patches, or lotion.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 19, 2022

The CCB also approved another 20 conditional adult-use cultivator licenses, bringing the total number of licensed cultivators to 223. Revised packaging, labeling, marketing, and advertising requirements to more closely align with rules for the adult-use program. Revised pharmacist supervision requirements to be-in person.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

One significant aspect of this evolution is the ability of individuals to cultivate their own medical marijuana at home. In states like Florida, where medical marijuana is legal, home cultivation has become a topic of interest, blending the science of horticulture with the art of cultivating a medicinal plant.

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

1 – a constitutional amendment to legalize the use and possession of marijuana for persons age 21 and older and legalize the cultivation, processing, and sale of retail marijuana. In New Jersey , by a nearly 2-1 margin, voters passed Public Question No. Patients can also possess up to 2.5 ounces of medical marijuana at one time.

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