WeedAdvisor

JUNE 15, 2019

In May, Texas failed to enact a policy to decriminalize marijuana and at least patch one hole in the sinking ship that is prohibition. Until the bill goes into effect in September of 2019, current law states that only those with severe forms of epilepsy can access medical cannabis. Beginning Sept. ” The Bill’s main author, Rep.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 29, 2021

Texas passed a bill through the House of Representatives today, titled HB 1535, that would expand the state’s medical cannabis program to cover more conditions, and therefore, service more people who rely on the plant. The program has fewer enrolled patients and businesses than most other states because of its extreme restrictions.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Indeed, in its latest FAQ’s (which pre-dates the enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill), the TTB declared it understood the 2014 Farm Bill to only authorize the use of hemp in the production of alcoholic beverage products for sale within limited state-sanctioned pilot programs. Drinks Infused with CBD Oil or Extracts.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

cloudPWR , a pioneer in cloud software for enterprise businesses and government agencies, is collaborating with fellow cloud-based solutions leader Accela to provide the South Dakota Department of Health (SDDOH) with an on-demand computer system-operated medical cannabis program registry. Epilepsy and seizures. 18, 2021. .”

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports… Georgia’s top elected leaders moved forward Tuesday with a program to provide medical marijuana to the state’s 15,000 registered patients, nearly seven months after Gov. Brian Kemp signed it into law. Kemp, House Speaker David Ralston and Lt.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 29, 2019

Alternatively, is the agency authorizing passengers to carry products processed under a 2014 state pilot program? TSA is now one of several federal agencies to have revisited its policies regarding the legality of hemp-derived CBD products, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Alcohol and Tobacco and Trade Bureau , the U.S.

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NORML

MAY 24, 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. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. CA resident?

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

From its prohibition to the gradual legalization and implementation of medical cannabis programs, the landscape of marijuana use for medical purposes has shifted dramatically. However, in recent years, public attitudes towards marijuana have shifted, leading to changes in legislation and public policy.

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The Cannigma

MAY 19, 2021

Japan has some of the harshest drug policies on Earth, including for cannabis — and is one of the worst places on Earth to get arrested on marijuana possession charges. Japan does not have a medical cannabis program and does not allow the use of cannabis for patients seeking to treat a medical condition.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

” “Pennsylvania’s cannabis policy is cruel, irrational and expensive,” Senator Leach said. Also… Pennsylvania Expands Medical Marijuana Program. In July, Pennsylvania significantly expanded its medical marijuana program. The program is relatively new, coming online in February 2018.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 14, 2024

Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana in West Virginia West Virginia’s medical marijuana program encompasses an extensive list of qualifying conditions, providing access to patients with various chronic or debilitating diseases.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 15, 2021

The first clinical research done on CBD as a potential treatment for epilepsy was in 1980, but the information gleaned didn’t make its way to the public eye until decades later. The perception that CBD is a wonder-drug version of cannabis — particularly known for its uses to treat epilepsy — that doesn’t get you high. Shutterstock).

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The Cannigma

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Medical cannabis has been legal in Lithuania in 2018 , but the program is limited and has run into issues. The country was the last EU member to allow industrial hemp in 2013 but created a medical program in 2018. Lithuania’s medical marijuana program. Lithuania has had a medical marijuana program since 201 8.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

These states haven’t made major headlines for their progressive cannabis policies, but together they constitute a major market that has, nevertheless, dipped its toe in the water. Alabama legalized medical a medical cannabis program on May 17, 2021 when Governor Ivey signed SB 46 into law.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

We’re encouraged that SB711 has been advanced by the Judiciary Committee,” said DeVaughn Ward , who serves as senior legislative counsel for the Marijuana Policy Project. This Commission would be tasked with licensing oversight, patient cannabis supply issues, and program-allocated revenue generation.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Cannabis is legal for medical use in Israel and the country has implemented decriminalization policies for small-scale possession charges. The medical cannabis program in Israel is not as lenient as those in many other countries, and patients typically are required to attempt other medical treatments before cannabis is approved.

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Sensi Seeds

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Much remains to be done if the progress made is to be secured, but it is clear that changes are taking place in the global debate on drug policy , especially with regard to cannabis. Time has shown that the “ war on drugs “, which began when Nixon was president of the United States, has been a major failure.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 10, 2021

For a first offense, a counseling program can be a substitute for incarceration. A demonstration in central Athens during the Global Marijuana march, an annual rally demanding the legalization of marijuana and changes in drug policies (Shutterstock). How do Greeks generally view marijuana? A survey carried out in 2004 found that 8.6%

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SpeedWeed

MAY 6, 2021

Alabama’s Senate Bill 46 , which was amended and cleared by two House committees last month, would allow registered patients diagnosed with a qualifying condition to access cannabis, making it the 37th medical cannabis state if passed, according to Marijuana Policy Project. Sponsored by Republican Sen. Tim Melson, S.B. View original article.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2019

The program became effective on August 28, 2018 and is overseen by the Missouri Department of Agriculture (“MDA”). Accordingly, the MDA has yet to issue licenses under the program. The MDA published proposed rules, which it recently amended , to align with the USDA hemp interim rules published on October 31, 2019.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 11, 2024

West Virginia has emerged as a trailblazer in the realm of medical marijuana, implementing a comprehensive program to provide patients with access to this therapeutic treatment option. This program facilitates access to medical cannabis for individuals suffering from qualifying debilitating conditions.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) represents the Lone Star State’s cautious foray into the realm of medical marijuana. Enacted in 2015, the program was designed to provide a narrow avenue for patients suffering from qualifying conditions to access low-THC cannabis under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

MMJ can improve the symptoms of a large number of health conditions, such as epilepsy, headache, chronic pain, insomnia, glaucoma, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, Crohn’s disease, arthritis, seizures, nausea, and multiple sclerosis. Several countries have sensible, liberal MMJ programs that their citizens can avail of.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

In recent years, most major cities in Texas have launched programs and adopted policies that reduce, or even eliminate, penalties for the possession of cannabis. [ii] iv] Currently, the Act permits a qualified physician to prescribe “low-THC cannabis” (1% by weight tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”)) for a greater number of conditions. [iv]

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 12, 2024

The Compassionate Use Act (CUA) permits the use of low-THC cannabis oil for patients with certain qualifying conditions, such as epilepsy and multiple sclerosis. While the Compassionate Use Act (CUA) permits medical cannabis use, it does not require employers to accommodate employees’ marijuana use or modify workplace policies.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 5, 2021

The Tennessee Senate passed a bill on Tuesday, SB 118, that establishes a strictly limited medicinal cannabis program for patients with certain qualifying conditions. Under current state law, only patients with epilepsy are permitted to use such medications. Wednesday afternoon , the Tennessee House voted in favor of SB 118.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

In 2017, a law was enacted in Virginia that allowed people with specific types of intractable epilepsy to access cannabis oil, as long as they had a doctor certify they needed it and it could help with their condition. Since then, the medical cannabis program in the state has grown and improved exponentially.

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Nature's Way Medicine

MARCH 4, 2022

You can use medical marijuana to naturally treat a wide range of conditions such as epilepsy, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and a whole lot more. This is highly significant if you are in a state that doesn’t have a recreational marijuana program. They can drastically alter our behavior mood and impact organs in the long run.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

This ruling is an important step toward public access to aggregate data that will help Pennsylvanians better understand how the state’s medical marijuana program is operating,” said Paula Knudsen Burke, an attorney with the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press who is representing Spotlight PA for free.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

The Virginia legislature has passed bills to modify the state’s medical marijuana program to allow for the production and sale of herbal forms of cannabis. The legalization of medical marijuana in Virginia began with a strictly limited 2015 law that allowed for CBD and THC-A oils to be used by patients with severe epilepsy.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The medical cannabis program in the U.K. Individuals in the country with conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, depression, insomnia, ADHD, multiple sclerosis, anxiety, chronic pain, and epilepsy have embraced the option of medical cannabis. This change in policy was sparked by the increase in authorizations in recent years.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 20, 2021

Louisiana officially greenlit a medical marijuana program back in 2015, but it didn’t get off the ground until 2019. John Bel Edwards signed a bill that significantly expanded the state’s medical cannabis program. . Beyond HB 434. Last year, Louisiana Gov.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 29, 2024

Pennsylvania, among many states, has embraced this change by implementing a medical marijuana program. This program allows individuals with qualifying medical conditions to access marijuana for therapeutic purposes upon obtaining a medical marijuana card.

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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Medical Use and Eligibility Texas does have a limited medical marijuana program. These conditions include epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, terminal cancer, incurable neurological disorders, and a list of others. However, as of 2023, cannabis remains illegal in the state except for a limited and strictly regulated medical program.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

For those of you in the dark about Florida’s Medical Marijuana Program, I will be lighting up the dim corners of Florida: The Nation’s Fastest-Growing Medical Marijuana Market , according to The Miami New Times on May 2, 2019. Know the Current Laws and Regulations in Florida courtesy of the Marijuana Policy Project.

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CannaTech

MARCH 29, 2019

Nearly six months into the new program, however, a scant six patients have been granted the licensure required to use medical cannabis. Why Isn’t the UK’s Domestic Medical Cannabis Program Working? ” In other words, if you think you will be getting access to legal marijuana in the UK any time soon, think again.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2019

For those of you in the dark about Florida’s Medical Marijuana Program, I will be lighting up the dim corners of Florida: The Nation’s Fastest-Growing Medical Marijuana Market , according to The Miami New Times on May 2, 2019. Peebles is a partner at Vicente Sederberg LLP, a national firm specializing in cannabis law and policy.

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