NORML

MAY 28, 2019

Manufacturing and possessing concentrated forms of cannabis are legally protected activities under the state’s medical cannabis access law, according to a unanimous decision issued today by the Arizona Supreme Court. The decision reverses a 2018 ruling by the Arizona Court of Appeals. ounces of hashish.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 10, 2024

MCAB members voted to recommend Uterine Fibroid and Painful Uterine Fibroid but did not recommend Generalized Anxiety as a qualifying debilitating condition. After back-and-forth discussion, board members first voted 7-0 to approve Uterine Fibroid as a qualifying debilitating condition. Subieta Benito abstained from the vote.

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Americans for Safe Access

MARCH 16, 2021

Despite the fact that 36 states have reformed their laws to provide for safe and legal access to cannabis for qualifying patients, veterans living across these states still face a confusing system of federal and state laws regarding physician engagement and affordable access. For example, veterans who rely on the U.S.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 9, 2025

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), after confirming votes from the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB), officially added four new conditions to the list of qualifying debilitating condition for Illinois patients in the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 12, 2024

focused discussions on whether or not to include four more new qualifying debilitating conditions for medical cannabis patients in Illinois: Ovarian Cyst, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Uterine Fibroid, and Generalized Anxiety. Nichols stated, “I’m having trouble seeing this as a debilitating condition.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 31, 2024

During the last few months, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), in conjunction with the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB), voted to add four new recommended conditions to list of qualifying debilitating condition for Illinois patients in the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Those suffering from chronic pain report significant improvements in health following the passage of medical cannabis access laws, according to data published in the journal Forum for Health Economics & Policy. Among state-licensed medical cannabis registrants, two out of three report consuming cannabis to mitigate pain conditions.

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NORML

MAY 15, 2020

The new law took effect immediately upon passage. “Now is the time for municipalities throughout the state to review and update their policies so they may better align with state law and public opinion.” Those new laws take effect on July 1, 2020. It is time for workplace policies to adapt to this new reality.”

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The focus of the subsequent three meetings was the examination of conditions under consideration for addition to the list of debilitating conditions that are qualifying for participation in the Medical Cannabis Patient Program (MCPP). Those recommendations are being reviewed by the IDPH director’s office.”

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 24, 2023

As required by the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Act , the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is providing notice to the public of the annual period for submitting petitions for the addition of debilitating medical conditions to the list prescribed. The current list of debilitating medical conditions can be found here.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 2, 2021

Any physician can prescribe medical cannabis and there is no set list of qualifying medical conditions. The doctor must determine that medical cannabis would help the medical condition in question and that the patient has already tried other treatment methods. There is no set list of qualifying health conditions.

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NORML

MAY 19, 2020

House Bill 819 , which House members passed by a vote of 77 to 15, expands the discretion of physicians so that they can recommend cannabis therapy for “any condition” that he or she “considers debilitating to an individual patient and is qualified through his [or her] medical education and training to treat.”

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The Cannigma

JULY 24, 2022

THC is not legal in any form in South Carolina, which still has harsh anti-cannabis laws. It expanded qualifying conditions and allowed patients to access select THC products through state-licensed dispensaries. The conditions are: Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Dravet Syndrome Other severe forms of epilepsy. Possible penalties.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The landscape of medical marijuana laws in the United States is complex and continually evolving. With federal and state regulations, varying laws by state, and ongoing updates, it’s crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of this ever-changing field. Arkansas : Arkansas has legalized MMJ for qualifying conditions.

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Cannabis Life Network

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Is cannabis addiction a treatable medical condition? According to one doctor, “cannabis addiction is a real and treatable medical condition.” Dr. Salwan represents the new school of drug […] The post Is Cannabis Addiction a Treatable Medical Condition? appeared first on Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana | News.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 21, 2025

Thats what Ballot Measure 119 is all about: a law that requires cannabis businesses to allow employees the chance to unionize without interference. have a long history rooted in protecting workers from dangerous and unfair work conditions. Background on Labor Unions in the U.S. Labor unions in the U.S. million U.S.

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The Cannigma

MAY 19, 2021

Japanese authorities can prosecute citizens for violating its cannabis laws — even if they used it abroad. Japan does not have a medical cannabis program and does not allow the use of cannabis for patients seeking to treat a medical condition. The post Cannabis laws in Japan: Is weed legal? Shutterstock).

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NORML

APRIL 19, 2023

The legislation provides a temporary five-year “safe harbor” in which veterans will not be punished for state-legal cannabis use and VA doctors will be able to officially recommend medical cannabis in accordance with state laws.

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Cannabis Cheri

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Now rules vary from state to state, so check the laws where you live, but these are typically the advantages of a medical marijuana card: It saves you money in the form of lower tax rates at dispensaries. If you are a grower, you can usually grow more plants with a medical marijuana card, so check the laws in your state.

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Canna Care Docs

AUGUST 9, 2022

Thanks to a new Virginia law that went into effect on July 1, the registration process for medical cannabis patients is now quicker and less of a burden. Most states require patients to have specific qualifying conditions. What are the medical cannabis possession laws in Virginia? Virginia is different, however.

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NORML

MARCH 12, 2020

This is the culmination of the tremendous work of our movement, but we will not be finished until this becomes the law of the land. According to polling conducted by the American Legion, 22% of veterans said they themselves “use cannabis to treat a mental or physical condition.” We must reform our federal cannabis policy.”

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

The higher level would give hemp farmers breathing room in field crops, which can go “hot” or over the THC limit under some conditions. Czech president expected to sign law raising THC limit to 1.0%. With most European hemp bred to stay near 0.2% THC, Czech farmers would have great latitude under a limit five times that percentage.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Gavin Newsom signed a bill known as Ryan’s Law requiring hospitals in the state to allow terminally ill patients access to medical cannabis for treatment and pain relief. The existing conflict between cannabis research and laws raises questions about whether cannabis should be treated like other medicines. 28 when Gov.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 15, 2025

Part I of this series detailed the difficult, time consuming, and courageous work behind the process of how the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) added female orgasmic disorder to the list of qualifying debilitating condition for medical patients in the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 25, 2025

Importation, cultivation, production, and other activities conducted for medicinal and scientific purposes are lawful under federal Australian law when the necessary licenses and permits have been obtained. Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990 State and Territory Laws oversee advertising, distribution, and other local requirements.

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Americans for Safe Access

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

25 years have passed since the first medical cannabis laws came into effect in California, and this year marks the 20th anniversary of ASA’s role in the fight for safe access.

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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. Puerto Rico, and Guam, and 46 states have some form of medical marijuana law ; however, it remains illegal under federal law.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 10, 2024

IDFPR is also committed to working with those who received Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization licenses in 2023’s Social Equity Criteria Lottery to open their doors as new dispensaries and begin serving customers. Find detailed information about this topic here.) Hire additional staff to better serve industry and constituents.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Although permitted under state law, a Nevada employee may still face discipline under a company’s drug policy. To address that concern, the Nevada Legislature passed a law requiring employers to attempt to make reasonable accommodations for its employees’ use of medical cannabis outside of the workplace.

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Veriheal

JULY 19, 2023

Let’s explore more about this historic law and what it means for millions of qualified job applicants nationwide. Washington State has recently added its name to the list of states providing comprehensive protections for workers against employment discrimination based on lawful marijuana use.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2020

This created issues for law enforcement and testing facilities in determining the difference between legal hemp and illegal marijuana. House Bill 158 authorizes the recommendation of medical marijuana in treating certain neurodegenerative diseases and conditions. Update : HB 847 was approved by the House on 3/5/20. HI resident?

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FloridaMarijuana.net

JULY 16, 2018

On Nov 8th, 2016 the state of Florida legalized the use of medical marijuana, though it didn’t go into effect until March of 2017; the endorsement to the use of medical cannabis opened the doors to an alternative treatment for many different conditions. Filling out the form online will save you time once you arrive at the office.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 11, 2023

On September 18, 2022, California amended its primary employment discrimination law to specifically regulate the drug testing methodologies that employers may use when making hiring, termination, and other employment decisions relating to cannabis users. What does this mean? Subparagraph (2) focuses solely on the type of test.

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Veriheal

MARCH 19, 2025

The existing laws before the changes were made in the last several years surrounding medical cannabis possession were extremely harsh. In South Dakota, cannabis law history was finally made by being the first state to have voters approve not just the medical cannabis initiative but adult-use cannabis legislation at the same time in 2020.

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NORML

APRIL 23, 2020

The questions : Initiative 65 (citizen initiated) : Should Mississippi allow qualified patients with debilitating medical conditions, as certified by Mississippi licensed physicians, to use medical marijuana? Status : Two competing measures have both qualified. ounces of cannabis per 14-day time period.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Also this week Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) introduced legislation, The Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act, to expand and facilitate medical cannabis access to military veterans suffering from chronic pain, PTSD, and other serious medical conditions. You can submit your own feedback here.

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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 Doug Ducey (R) of Arizona signed legislation into law to establish medical cannabis testing standards. The Board delayed consideration of adding autism and anxiety. CA resident?

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