NORML

APRIL 20, 2019

Welcome to the 4/20 edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! At the state level, Governor Brian Kemp (R) signed legislation into law to facilitate regulations governing the licensed production and distribution of oils and other products containing limited amounts of plant-derived THC. AL resident? California.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation into law this week permitting the production of industrial hemp in accordance with the new federal regulations. Click here to email your Representative and urge them to support this important legislation.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. Missouri state regulators began issuing the first of nearly 200 licenses to medical cannabis providers.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed legislation into law to restore patients’ right to smoke medical cannabis. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation. California. CA resident? CT resident?

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NORML

JULY 1, 2019

Three new laws intended to expand patient access to and the therapeutic value of Virginia’s medical cannabis program take effect July 1, 2019. “This year, my focus was on program improvements to further expand both access and therapeutic value to benefit the health and well-being of all Virginians.”

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NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia Velázquez along with Representatives Jared Golden and Dwight Evans introduced a package of legislation, ( H.R. territories of Guam and Puerto Rico have enacted legislation specific to the physician-authorized use of cannabis. 3540 , H.R. 3543 , and H.R. and the U.S.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

It is patients like Tamara Lyn Netzel, a teacher from Alexandria who suffers from multiple sclerosis, who stand to benefit from this legislation. “Patient access is critical to the success of Virginia’s medical cannabis program,” said Jenn Michelle Pedini, executive director of Virginia NORML. Delegate Chris L.

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2019

Senator Siobhan Dunnavant’s SB1557 would clarify last year’s landmark Let Doctors Decide medical cannabis legislation. 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

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Puff Puff Post

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Santé Cannabis, a pioneer in medical cannabis in Québéc , has partnered with Spectrum Therapeutics, the medical division of Canopy Growth (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) to launch the Prescriber Training Program, designed to aid physicians and patients, announced today at the new Santé Cannabis clinic and research centre in Montréal.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Some states have broadly permissive MMJ laws, while others have more restrictive programs. MMJ Laws by State: A Diverse Patchwork Alabama: Alabama passed a restrictive MMJ law allowing for the use of CBD oil with a prescription but without an in-state source for the product. Kansas: Kansas has strict marijuana laws and no MMJ program.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

Among the many changes that this new legislation brought were amendments to and expansion of New York’s lawful off-duty conduct law to protect cannabis use by employees when they are not on the job. Under these amendments, employers may not take adverse employment action or discriminate against workers’ lawful use of medical cannabis oil.

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MassRoots

MAY 12, 2020

As a beacon of hope for patients in Georgia, an executive director has finally been appointed by the Access to Medical Cannabis Commission to oversee the next stages of development for the state’s medical marijuana program. We have one goal, and that’s to get oil for families in need,” Turnage said to Valdosta Today. A Brief History.

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Veriheal

JULY 6, 2021

Wait, Tennessee has a medical cannabis program? The Evolution of Tennessee’s Medical Cannabis Program. This law required that state university-affiliated clinics or hospitals to supervise the study of cannabis oil and authorized Tennessee Tech to cultivate cannabis. This is news to me. I’m a native of Tennessee.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

Previously, Tennessee law allowed only those diagnosed with intractable seizures or epilepsy to possess a limited amount of medical cannabis oil. The new measure allows individuals who have the following medical conditions to possess CBD oil containing less than 0.9% of THC: Alzheimer’s disease. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Alabama legalized medical a medical cannabis program on May 17, 2021 when Governor Ivey signed SB 46 into law. Although medical cannabis program was signed into law last year, it has yet to be fully implemented. Since then, the legislature has passed a number of laws that have expanded the state’s medical cannabis program.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Around 12 marijuana-related bills were proposed in the 2021 Legislative Session. Nebraska legislators pushed an initiative to establish a regulated framework for the cultivation and distribution of medical cannabis on the state’s 2020 ballot. However, there is an exception for low-THC/high-CBD oil. year prison sentence.

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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. State law allows marijuana oil to treat severe seizures, terminal cancers, Parkinson’s disease and other illnesses.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 11, 2020

Iowa votes to reform its medical marijuana program. The Iowa Senate passed a bill making changes to the state’s medical marijuana program. There’s some question over whether Governor Reynolds will sign the legislation, as she vetoed a similar bill last year. There’s plenty of state news also. new jersey.

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MassRoots

JANUARY 16, 2019

Legislation to decriminalize the possession of up to two ounces of cannabis has been filed in Indiana by State Senator Karen Tallian, D-Ogden Dunes. Previous marijuana policy reform legislation introduced by Sen. This legislation would make it legal for both medical and recreational users to have up to two ounces.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 24, 2022

Medical patients with a letter from a doctor won’t face a conviction for possession of CBD oil with up to 5% THC, but can still be arrested and charged with possession. Kansas medical marijuana program. Kansas does not have a medical marijuana program. The state allows the sale and use of CBD products with 0% THC.

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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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SpeedWeed

MARCH 13, 2021

This exciting opportunity to be a part of the state’s regulated Cannabinoid Hemp Program is great news for farmers and consumers.”. In accordance with legislation signed last year by the Governor, the Department has created a Cannabinoid Hemp Program. More information on New York’s Cannabinoid Hemp Program can be found here.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Wyoming does not have a legal medical or adult-use cannabis program. In the 2022 legislative session, there were two cannabis bills introduced: one would decriminalize possession of up to three ounces of cannabis and the other would create a medical cannabis program, however, these are not expected to see movement until 2023 at the earliest.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

This federal and state interplay has resulted in many legislative and regulatory changes at the state level. In light of these legislative changes, we are presenting a 50-state series analyzing how each jurisdiction treats hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp-CBD”). 2014 Farm Bill Industrial Hemp Program. Emphasis added).

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 30, 2019

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a bill on April 17, entitled Georgia’s Hope Act ( HB 324 ), allowing in-state production and sale of marijuana oil for medical use. Often the process of buying the oil was prohibitive and the patients could not obtain the oil, even if they had permission to use or possess it.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The bill had already been approved by the government’s Ministerial Committee for Legislation, and a year earlier, two other bills to regulate use and sales passed preliminary readings in the Knesset, Israel’s parliament. Patients can also receive THC rich, high CBD/low THC, and CBD oil as part of their prescription.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 7, 2019

This federal and state interplay has resulted in many legislative and regulatory changes at the state level. In light of these legislative changes, we are presenting a 50-state series analyzing how each jurisdiction treats hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp-CBD”). So far, we have covered Alabama , Alaska and Arizona. percent). (b)

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The Cannigma

APRIL 19, 2021

Texas is the largest state in the US without legal recreational cannabis or a large-scale medical cannabis program. In recent years, lawmakers have eased up on a number of cannabis-derived formulations, and since 2015, people with epilepsy can obtain cannabis oil that contains less than 0.5% THC under the Texas Compassionate Use Ac t.

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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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Veriheal

MAY 28, 2021

The medical program only allowed for liquid forms of cannabis such as oils and capsules. But luckily, lawmakers have expanded the program to allow for smokeable flower to be available for patients that are 21 and up. . Minnesota is known for being pretty strict when it comes to cannabis.

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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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Peninsula Alternative Health

JANUARY 3, 2019

The title “farm bill” may be a bit misleading as this piece of legislation covers everything from commodities and trade, to crop insurance and conservation and most importantly, roughly 78% of the mandatory spending within the bill goes toward nutrition programs such as SNAP (food stamps). What does this mean?

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

This federal and state interplay has resulted in many legislative and regulatory changes at the state level. In light of these legislative changes, we are presenting a 50-state series analyzing how each jurisdiction treats hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”). Education and outreach to interested parties and hemp program participants.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 30, 2019

This federal and state interplay has resulted in many legislative and regulatory changes at the state level. In light of these legislative changes, we are presenting a 50-state series analyzing how each jurisdiction treats hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp-CBD”). As of now, the state’s opening up for license applications.

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Otherside Farms

JANUARY 10, 2021

This was part of their “Hemp for Victory Program.” But the United States still depended on hemp products and oil. Then in 2014, Obama signed the Farm Bill, which would then allow pilot programs for growing hemp, but it still wasn’t supposed to be used commercially. The 2018 Farming Bill. Conditions.

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MassRoots

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Hemp hearts, seeds and oils are nothing new to food and body care lovers—they’re in everything from waffle mix to dried pastas,” the company wrote. For the record, there’s a lot of confusion and disagreement about the federal legality of hemp-derived CBD oil, which you can read more about here.). Via Whole Foods Market.

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MJ Business Attorneys

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Just really devastating cases, and how they were going to have to leave their families and their communities and their churches and their schools to seek treatment in a state where this CBD [cannabidiol] oil is legal, which has been shown to reduce or eliminate seizures in certain cases of epilepsy. That just lit the fire under me.

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