The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

DECEMBER 10, 2019

A state panel met but was unable to make any actual recommendations for adding more qualifying conditions to the list of reasons approved patients can use medical cannabis. Continue reading Cannabis advisory board meeting unable to address qualifying conditions due to lack of quorum at The NM Political Report.

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Conditions Patients Programs State Laws 85

Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

For terminally ill patients living out their final days, cannabis can make a world of difference –but they’ve traditionally faced barriers attempting to use the plant medicine in hospital settings. That changed for patients in California on Tuesday, Sept. 28 when Gov. However, the majority of U.S. That was the question Sen.

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Access Patients Law Treatment 119

NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. It would not allow patients to smoke herbal marijuana or vape, but would allow forms including pills, oils, lozenges and patches.

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Legislation Access Patients THC 232

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. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 223, to allow medical cannabis to be administered to patients at school.

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Legislation Hemp Decriminalization Agriculture 214

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. Medical marijuana is currently legal in 31 states, D.C., Medical marijuana is currently legal in 31 states, D.C.,

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Chronic Pain Legislation Treatment State Laws 215

Project CBD

MARCH 8, 2019

The California Veterinary Medical Board released a statement in early 2017 reminding veterinarians that state law does not allow for veterinary recommendation of cannabis and if vets recommend or discuss the use of cannabis for their patients, they put their medical licenses at risk.

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Pets Legalization Hemp Extraction 218

NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 2134, to permit qualifying patients to cultivate personal use quantities of cannabis for therapeutic purposes. The measure would permit patients to grow up to nine cannabis plants in a locked, enclosed facility, and to possess up to three ounces of home-grown medical cannabis. NH resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 231

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.

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Legislation Hemp Access Patients 194

MassRoots

AUGUST 3, 2020

Louisiana’s medical marijuana program may have been established three years ago, but patients were not granted access to medicine until August of 2019 when the first round of the product became available. Home cultivation remains illegal for the more than 4,000 registered medical marijuana patients. House Bill 819. House Bill 418.

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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. Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) of New York and Governor Gina Raimondo (D) of Rhode Island both included plans for cannabis legalization as a part of their budget proposals in their respective states.

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Legislation Decriminalization Access Therapy 191

NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Under existing state law, marijuana possession (of two pounds or less) carries a mandatory minimum sentence of four months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. Senate Bill 19-013 would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy for any condition for which an opiate would otherwise be prescribed. AZ resident? CT resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Patients Access 197

MassRoots

MARCH 14, 2019

The first medical cannabis product manufacturing license was just awarded in Ohio, giving patients in the program a reason to celebrate. It’ll open up the choices patients have available to them and they can purchase their medical marijuana to treat their condition,” said Executive Vice President of Grow Ohio Justin Hunt. “We

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Edibles Patients Tincture Programs 80

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.

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Legislation Banking Hemp Compliance 210

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!

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 191

MedicalJane

JUNE 29, 2018

Of those, nine states and DC have went a step further and legalized marijuana for all adults 21 and over. You will find that the requirements for becoming a legal medical cannabis patient vary from state to state, especially with regard to qualifying conditions. Many other states take a different approach.

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Patients Legalization Conditions Treatment 83

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Delaware prosecutors will no longer be encouraged to pursue criminal charges against those who possess marijuana for personal use, according to guidelines issued by the state’s new Attorney General. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of allowing patients to smoke medical cannabis. AZ resident? California. CA resident?

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 194

TheAnswerPage

JANUARY 11, 2022

Are you able to answer your patients’ medical marijuana questions? and ‘The Perioperative Considerations for the Patient Utilizing Cannabinoid-based Medicines and Products.’ million medical marijuana patients nationwide. Written by Dr. Meredith Fisher-Corn, MD , Editor-in-Chief at TheAnswerPage.com.

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Patients Education Marijuana Therapy 98

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. The state has licensed dispensaries.

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Law Marijuana Programs Conditions 98

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.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 199

Veriheal

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

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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Recreational Legalization Marijuana Programs 87

NORML

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

The measure prohibits the release of past records for any marijuana offense that is no longer defined as a crime under state law. House Bill 1386 “prohibits an employer from firing an employee solely because the employee has a positive drug test for cannabis if the employee is a qualified patient.” AK resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Patients Edibles 163

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 21, 2019

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.

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State Laws Law CBD Legalization 55

Otherside Farms

JANUARY 3, 2023

In fact, medical marijuana is not prescribed to every patient. 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. Let’s find out. HIV and AIDS.

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Conditions Chronic Pain Marijuana Patients 52

United Patients Group

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Chronic pain affects millions of people worldwide, significantly impacting their quality of life and often leading to the development of other health conditions. This complex and multifaceted condition is linked to various medical conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, neuropathy, and inflammatory disorders.

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Chronic Pain Strains Patients Marijuana 105

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). Garrett & Ashley Li on August 5, 2021. of THC: Alzheimer’s disease.

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Law Epilepsy Marijuana Oil 105

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.

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Advocacy Patients Legalization Access 52

Canna Care Docs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Doctor is carefully examining a patient’s knee, providing personalized care and support. With a long history, it’s no surprise that patients still use medical cannabis to manage pain holistically. Patients dealing with chronic pain from numerous conditions are finding relief in cannabis. Since 2727 B.C.

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Chronic Pain Nerve Pain Treatment Cannabinoids 111

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Why Patients Need Access to Pesticide-Free Marijuana. Marijuana laws have evolved significantly over the past few decades, with many states allowing adults to purchase and consume marijuana for medical use, recreation or both. Pesticide health effects vary widely based on: The type of pesticide. The toxicity of the pesticide.

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Patients Marijuana Research and Development Agriculture 84

NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Additionally, Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced The Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act to explicitly bar federal agencies from discriminating against workers solely because of their status as a cannabis consumer, or due to testing positive for marijuana use on a workplace drug test.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 179

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?

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Legislation Hemp Agriculture Compliance 139

LifeCannMD

AUGUST 2, 2024

As a growing number of states legalize medical marijuana every election season, more and more patients are making cannabis a key element of their personal treatment plans. The most commonly-used proof is a Florida driver’s license, with state-issued ID cards and passports also satisfying the requirement.

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Patients Conditions Vaping Concentrates 52

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?

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Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 168

NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

At the state level, Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota signed a package of bills into law to expand the state’s medical cannabis access program. House Bill 243, as well as Senate Bill 236, would provide registered patients with regulated access to medical cannabis via licensed providers. AL resident? AL resident?

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Legislation Compliance Compliance Hemp 180

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2022

As our firm’s prior information memos on cannabis have shown 1 , the legalization of marijuana for recreational or medical use in states still poses legal issues in higher education due to marijuana’s illegality under federal law. This tension in laws is also present in the issue of marijuana use by patients in hospital settings.

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Research and Development Policy Patients Compliance 98

Veriheal

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Medical Cannabis Programs: Qualifying Conditions and Reciprocity. In states with legal access to medical cannabis, patients must typically have one or more qualifying conditions. These conditions include PTSD, chronic pain, cancer, AIDS/HIV, multiple sclerosis, and other medical conditions.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 2, 2023

California has been a trailblazer in the realm of medical marijuana, offering patients access to a variety of treatment options. With an extensive network of medical marijuana dispensaries, along with well-defined regulations and procedures, the Golden State continues to lead the way in providing relief to those in need.

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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?

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 168