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Louisiana Expands State Medical Marijuana Program

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New laws expanding the medical marijuana program in Louisiana went into effect on August 1. The state’s medical marijuana program has been criticized for being too limited and too restrictive since the program was established in 2016, but the three laws that went into effect on Saturday aim to improve the situation.

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Colorado: Legal Challenge Filed to Halt Imposition of Medical Cannabis Restrictions

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The lawsuit, which was filed by a 19-year-old patient who uses cannabis for the treatment of severe epilepsy, argues that the proposed changes will unduly restrict medical cannabis access among patients and will discourage physicians from participating in the program.

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Louisiana: Medical Cannabis Access to Begin Next Week

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Lawmakers initially approved the establishment of the state’s medical cannabis access program in 2015, but its rollout has faced numerous delays. ” Patients may be eligible for medical cannabis products if they are diagnosed with cancer, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, pots traumatic stress, or other qualifying ailments. .”

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

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Tennessee recently enacted a minimal expansion of its medical marijuana law. Previously, Tennessee law allowed only those diagnosed with intractable seizures or epilepsy to possess a limited amount of medical cannabis oil. The law also creates a commission to study the possibility of future medical marijuana legalization.

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Pennsylvanians Spent $132M On Medical Marijuana In Successful First Year

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In 2018, the first full year of operations for the retail medical marijuana program in Pennsylvania, patients spent more than $130 million on the herbal medication. Inspired by the successful first full year, officials plan to expand the program by licensing more physicians, producers and retail dispensaries. “Our

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Which states allow out-of-state patients to buy medical marijuana?

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However, the number of states that will authorize qualified patients from out-of-state medical marijuana programs is still relatively small. . That doesn’t mean you can’t access a green state’s medical marijuana programs, though. The following states currently have medical marijuana programs: Alaska.

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A Patient’s Guide to Missouri’s Medical Marijuana Program

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One of the latest US states to embrace medical marijuana is Missouri, shifting its healthcare and wellness for patients who would benefit from this therapeutic method. The passing of Amendment 2 in November 2018 paved the way for legal access to medical cannabis and the state’s medical marijuana program.