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Will Texas Legalize Recreational Marijuana?

Veriheal

Specifically, the Texas State Law Library explains , The Texas Controlled Substances Act classifies tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) in penalty group 2 for the purposes of criminal penalties. Well examine these questions to get a holistic view of the situation. The Texas medical cannabis program allows for no more than 0.5%

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Louisiana Expands State Medical Marijuana Program

MassRoots

Only two facilities are allowed to cultivate medical cannabis for the entire state, and only nine pharmacies are licensed to distribute it to patients. Previously, the number of physicians that were allowed to recommend medical marijuana therapy was limited and so were the conditions that would qualify a person for the program.

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Tennessee Expands (Minimally) Medical Marijuana Law and Establishes Cannabis Commission

Cannabis Law Report

Tennessee recently enacted a minimal expansion of its medical marijuana law. The law took effect May 27, 2021, and it slightly enlarges the medical conditions for which persons may possess a very limited amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Epilepsy or seizures. of THC: Alzheimer’s disease. Sickle cell disease.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 5/24/19

NORML

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.

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Guest Post: Is CBD Legal? Federal & State Laws [2019]

Cannabis Law Report

If you reside in any of the following 15 states, there are laws stating certain conditions must be met in order to legally obtain CBD. Georgia only allows patients diagnosed with cancer, ALS, seizures, and other serious medical conditions to legally possess CBD. You can find the list of medical conditions here.

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Conditions That Qualify for a Medical Marijuana Card

Otherside Farms

Patients need a medical marijuana certification to use cannabis products for their health conditions. But what conditions qualify you for a medical marijuana card? Conditions That Qualify the Use of Medical Marijuana. However, as mentioned earlier, not every condition qualifies a patient to get a medical marijuana card.

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Medical Cannabis Gains Support in Kentucky

MassRoots

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. I would like to have the option without breaking the law,” Everett said. “I I honestly just want a better option.