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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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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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In the US, the laws determining the status of cannabis use vary from state to state and continue to change over time. Texas has one such cannabis program in flux, with a new bill being introduced that may change the legality of recreational marijuana within the state. The Texas medical cannabis program allows for no more than 0.5%

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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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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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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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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 10, 2024

IDFPR cites the explosive growth by stating that 82 new dispensaries open for business in the last year, the single-largest expansion of cannabis dispensaries since the program first started with the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act (CRTA) in 2014. Find detailed information about this topic here.)

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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. 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. Possible penalties.

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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. Any physician can prescribe medical cannabis and there is no set list of qualifying medical conditions. There is no set list of qualifying health conditions. The post Cannabis laws in Germany: Is weed legal?

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The Cannigma

JUNE 1, 2021

Possessing cannabis is illegal in France, although in 2020, the country changed the law so that the punishment is now a €200 fine. Possessing cannabis is illegal in France, although in 2020, the country changed the law so that the punishment is now a €200 fine. France’s (experimental) medical cannabis program. Shutterstock.

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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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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Just because medical cannabis and recreational cannabis are legal in so many places doesn’t mean that the programs are uniform across the country. There are many existing differences between medical cannabis programs from state to state. Let’s look at how cannabis laws are different from one state to another.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

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). However, as a matter of federal law, products containing less than 0.3%

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 29, 2023

Cow started in the Medicinal Program in 2015 and was one of the first people to buy medical cannabis in Illinois. “I I had been using it since I was 11 years old and wanted to figure out how to use it in medicinal ways for my condition going forward. To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

This page explores comprehensive medical marijuana laws for patients, including the diseases and symptoms that qualify a patient to use medical marijuana, where medical marijuana can be used, whether non-residents can use medical marijuana, and the possession limits for patients.

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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. Edwards signed Glover’s decriminalization bill (HB 652) into law on June 14 of this year. Starting Aug.

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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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NORML

APRIL 23, 2020

The State commission created to oversee the State’s medical cannabis program would also oversee the new, personal use cannabis market. There is established a program in the State of Mississippi to allow the medical use of marijuana products by qualified persons. Only adults at least 21 years of age could use cannabis.

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NORML

JUNE 11, 2019

Patients diagnosed with chronic pain and other debilitating conditions typically reduce, or in some cases, eliminate their use of opioids following their enrollment in state-sanctioned medical cannabis access programs. Several peer-reviewed studies now document this trend. These conclusions are hardly unique. percent versus 44.8

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

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Veriheal

JULY 13, 2021

Stretching over two years, the program demonstrates growing acceptance for the cannabis plant, which is currently legal in 36 U.S. Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics program kicked off two years ago and has since managed to garner plenty of interest. states for medical purposes. A convenient aspect of the M.S.

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NORML

JUNE 14, 2019

Another hearing is scheduled for Thursday, where the Veterans Affairs Committee will discuss various bills that are pending regarding medical cannabis programs and veterans access. Governor John Bel Edwards (D) of Louisiana signed legislation into law giving patients the option to inhale medical cannabis through vaporization.

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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.

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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2022

The first legal psilocybin therapy program to take shape in America is slowly progressing in Oregon. Kate Brown conducts regularly scheduled monthly meetings with a goal of shaping the nation’s first Psilocybin therapy program. Oregon’s Psilocybin Therapy Program: Advisory Board Hard at Work. What is Psilocybin?

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Multiple bills have been introduced between 2020 – 2022 that would have legalized a medical program, a recreational program, or decriminalized cannabis possession, yet all have failed. 37% believe it should be legal for recreational use while 44% only support a medical program. Tennessee medical marijuana program.

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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 15, 2020

New Approach Montana, the campaign committee behind a marijuana legalization ballot initiative in the state, submitted a revised proposal to the Secretary of State’s office, removing provisions that address medical marijuana law changes. Legislation is pending, House Bill 550, to expand the state’s marijuana decriminalization law.

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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. Toward the end of last month, the Georgia government approved licenses for three new dispensaries.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

Governor Kate Brown (D) signed legislation into law to to automatically conduct a review of past misdemeanor cannabis convictions, and to “set aside” offenses that are no longer a crime under state law. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. The bill now heads to the Governor.

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Veriheal

JULY 8, 2022

Army is exploring hemp fabrics for uniforms, Mississippi’s medical cannabis law took effect, and Japan’s synthetic cannabis gray market has exploded. The legalization comes courtesy of the Mississippi (MS) Medicinal Cannabis Act , which was signed into law back in February. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews.

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

Madeline Martinez is the executive director of Oregon NORML and the only Latina member of the board of directors of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). The Oregon Justice League does not believe the State of Oregon has implemented Measure 91 in the spirit under which the law was passed. Background.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 8, 2021

New Jersey recently enacted a law permitting personal, nonmedical use of marijuana for individuals age 21 and over. Separate laws decriminalize marijuana and hashish possession and set out the penalties when individuals under age 21 use or possess marijuana or hashish. The law directly impacts employers in many ways.

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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 13, 2019

All of the state programs are independent and in various stages of maturity. ’s medical marijuana law will start bringing some transparency to consumer-level prices. Certain conditions require more cannabinoids than others. Are you paying too much for medical marijuana? Now, a single paragraph buried in Pa.’s

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 23, 2021

In addition to the pilot program, the parties are working toward an exclusive, definitive supply and distribution agreement, which, if entered into, is expected to position Medicann as the sole supplier and distributor of the RYAH Smart Dry Herb Inhalers in the region. to reach 3.2 billion euros ($3.75 billion) by 2025.

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2019

“Last year we passed unanimously the historic Let Doctors Decide bill that expanded patient access to our medical cannabis program,” said Senator Dunnavant, a medical doctor from Henrico. “We We got a lot of things right, but there are some screws that can be tightened so the law better benefits the health and well-being of all Virginians.”.

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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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