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Weekly Legislative Roundup 5/24/19

NORML

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! 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. The group then withdrew the measure so they can amend the language.

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Mississippi: Medical Cannabis Initiative Certified for 2020 Ballot

NORML

.” Earlier today, the Mississippi State Board of Health today passed a resolution “strongly” opposing the initiative, opining , “Marijuana consumption has numerous known harms and is contrary to the mission of. But the law provides no legal supply source for such products. public health.”

Epilepsy 272
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New Jersey: Medical Marijuana Expansion Measure Signed Into Law

NORML

Phil Murphy signed legislation into law today significantly amending and expanding the state’s medical cannabis access program. The new law takes immediate effect. Specifically, it expands the pool of patients eligible for cannabis therapy to include those with chronic pain, menstrual cramps, and epilepsy.

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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. Final Thoughts The legal status of cannabis is in a constant state of flux across the country, including in Texas.

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Louisiana Expands State Medical Marijuana Program

MassRoots

This legislation also expands conditions which qualify a person to apply for the program and puts more emphasis on the patient-physician relationship by opening the program’s door to any person suffering from “any condition” which is deemed to be debilitating by the physician. House Bill 418.

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

Cannabis Law Report

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). Previously, Tennessee law allowed only those diagnosed with intractable seizures or epilepsy to possess a limited amount of medical cannabis oil. Multiple sclerosis.

Law 105
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Medical Cannabis Gains Support in Kentucky

MassRoots

Legislation to legalize medical cannabis cleared the Kentucky House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. 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. The Legislation: HB 136.