NORML

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

District council members have enacted legislation — Act Number A23-0114: The Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Temporary Amendment Act — to protect qualified patients from workplace discrimination. ” To date, 15 states provide workplace protections for medical cannabis patients.

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Americans for Safe Access

OCTOBER 21, 2020

At ASA, our goal is to ensure that every state has sensible cannabis policies that create safe and legal access for all patients. This means we believe that patients who medicate with cannabis should receive treatment equal to that of patients who medicate with any other drug. Many of which have been pediatric patients.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

On Wednesday, September 25th, 2019, NORML testified at the DC Council Committee on Labor and Workforce Development in support of B23-0309 , the “Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Amendment Act of 2019”, which seeks to expand workplace protections for medical cannabis patients in the District of Columbia.

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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. “These bills help ensure that all patients are able to obtain and use the necessary therapeutic doses of their cannabis medicines regardless of location or physical ability.”

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NORML

JUNE 18, 2020

Justices for the Supreme Court of the state of Pennsylvania have struck down a countywide policy that barred those on probation from accessing medical cannabis. Saylor opined: “The MMA (Medical Marijuana Act] contains an immunity provision protecting patients from government sanctions.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The CRTA transfers authority over the Medical Cannabis Program from the Department of Health to the OCM, and in process overhauls some aspects of the program. The explicit language barring patients from “smoking” would be removed. development and hiring programs. development and hiring programs.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2020

” “This is likely the result of two major policy changes: More than twenty decriminalization or penalty downgrade ordinances passed by city councils across the Commonwealth, and approximately a quarter of a million registered medical marijuana patients,” said Goldstein.

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Americans for Safe Access

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

After 25 years of the state cannabis policy experiments, there is no denying that the national acceptance of cannabis has changed. In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers found that one in three Americans are utilizing medical cannabis to manage chronic pain, all but two U.S.

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NORML

APRIL 22, 2020

In the majority of jurisdictions that regulate cannabis marketplaces, lawmakers in recent weeks have designated these operations to be ‘essential’ to the health and well-being of the patient community. ” You can find the full Senate letter here.

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NORML

APRIL 27, 2020

Dear Members of Congress, We write to you as the Marijuana Justice Coalition, a broad coalition of national drug policy, civil rights, anti- poverty, and criminal justice reform organizations who have joined forces to advocate for federal marijuana reform through a racial and economic justice lens.

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NORML

JUNE 25, 2019

“Today, Illinois residents and political leaders demonstrated the power of democracy in action, using the political process to achieve sensible policies that protect individual freedoms and that ensure community safety,” said NORML Political Director Justin Strekal.

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NORML

APRIL 3, 2020

Medical cannabis is essential and while we commend our state officials for declaring that centers will remain open during the state of emergency, we need to ensure our patients have uninterrupted access to their life saving medicine, especially during these uncertain times.

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NORML

APRIL 30, 2020

.” The CDC’s interest in alternative methods of chronic pain management may be of particular significance to many medical cannabis patients. According to state-registry records, “Chronic pain is currently and historically the most common qualifying condition reported by medical cannabis patients (67.5

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Americans for Safe Access

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Although conditions have improved for patients significantly in the past two decades, our 2021 State of the State report clearly shows that even after 25 years, states are falling short on providing safe, legal, and affordable access to ALL patients. And these only scratches the surface of the problems patients face across the country.

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Americans for Safe Access

MARCH 9, 2020

There are now over 3 million medical cannabis patients across the country; ninety-one percent of Americans now live in states with some form of access to medical cannabis, while sixty-six of American adults are in favor of full legalization. It is time for a new approach to end the federal conflict on cannabis policy.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

AUGUST 23, 2021

As New Mexico’s Regulation and Licensing Department works toward finalizing rules for non-medical cannabis sales, some unfinished business remains when it comes to the state’s medical cannabis program. Continue reading NM judge calls for increased purchase limit for medical cannabis patients at The NM Political Report.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Texas has one such cannabis program in flux, with a new bill being introduced that may change the legality of recreational marijuana within the state. The Current Status Of The Texas Cannabis Program Currently, recreational marijuana is not legal in Texas. The Texas medical cannabis program allows for no more than 0.5%

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Veriheal

JUNE 3, 2022

New York proposed a set of packaging and marketing rules for recreational cannabis, a Fan Controlled Football player was cut for smoking cannabis on the field, and a California program is making medical cannabis more affordable for patients. Fan Controlled Football Player Tests League’s Cannabis Policy.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

A bill that would limit enrollment in the state’s medical cannabis program to New Mexico residents passed the House and is on its way to the governor’s desk. Continue reading Medical cannabis qualified patient bill heads to governor’s desk at The NM Political Report. SB 139, sponsored by Sen.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 10, 2024

IDFPR cites the explosive growth by stating that 82 new dispensaries open for business in the last year, the single-largest expansion of cannabis dispensaries since the program first started with the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act (CRTA) in 2014. Find detailed information about this topic here.)

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NORML

MARCH 5, 2020

A supermajority of Virginians have for many years opposed the continued criminalization of personal possession, and the legislature has finally taken action to turn public opinion into public policy,” said NORML Development Director Jenn Michelle Pedini, who also serves as the executive director of the state affiliate, Virginia NORML.

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Veriheal

APRIL 11, 2024

million patients in 2022, a sharp increase from the 3.1 While there have been some drops in medical patient registration in states with adult-use (recreational) programs, pandemic-era programs also directly attributed to part of the increase in patient registration.

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2019

It seeks to redefine allowed dosage limitations and formulations, and expand patient access and reduce patient cost by adding nurse practitioners and physician assistants to the list of those authorized to issue written certifications to patients. Marijuana policy should be evidence based.

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NORML

JUNE 5, 2019

All of these FREE events will focus on rules and regulations of Amendment 2, now Article XIV, for patients and caregivers. One of our main objectives for these seminars is to ensure patients have free resources and education around the new medical marijuana program. Marijuana policy should be evidence based.

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

Patients, renters, the poor, people of color and women are still marginalized for their cannabis use, despite legalization,” said Martinez. “I would sum up our policy as ‘do the right thing’ Let’s create legal cannabis policy that acknowledges both science and reality,” Bacca says.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. It would not allow patients to smoke herbal marijuana or vape, but would allow forms including pills, oils, lozenges and patches. AL resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

This page explores comprehensive medical marijuana laws for patients, including the diseases and symptoms that qualify a patient to use medical marijuana, where medical marijuana can be used, whether non-residents can use medical marijuana, and the possession limits for patients.

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Veriheal

JUNE 28, 2022

South Dakota still has harsh penalties surrounding cannabis consumption, and its newly instated medical cannabis program remains heavily restricted. These policies have generally made it an unfriendly place for cannabis consumers. Overly Restrictive State Sanctioned MMJ Program in SD Has Room For Improvement.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform. FL resident? FL resident? MD resident?

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NORML

JUNE 27, 2019

Today, Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Earl Blumenauer introduced legislation to allow for interstate commerce when it comes to state-legal cannabis programs. “Last week, the House agreed and passed my amendments to forbid the federal government from interfering with cannabis programs in the states, D.C. and tribal communities.

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NORML

APRIL 23, 2020

The State commission created to oversee the State’s medical cannabis program would also oversee the new, personal use cannabis market. A citizen driven campaign spearheaded by Mississippians for Compassionate Care turned in over 200,000 signatures in January to allow patients to access up to 2.5 South Dakota.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

That is because the current policy of the U.S. physicians “from completing forms or registering veterans for participation in state-approved [medical marijuana] program[s].” But this same access is often lacking for many military veterans. Department of Veterans Affairs explicitly prohibits V.A.

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2019

Joyce becomes the first leader in the Caucus to come from a state that has yet to pass an adult-use regulatory program. I’m proud to join my colleagues in leading the effort to implement responsible, commonsense cannabis policies,” said Rep. A longtime supporter of reform efforts himself, Rep.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. It would not allow patients to smoke herbal marijuana or vape, but would allow forms including pills, oils, lozenges and patches. AL resident?

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2020

With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Reciprocity and expansion of the medical marijuana program are also priorities for 2020. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

NM Political Report writes… As New Mexico’s Regulation and Licensing Department works toward finalizing rules for non-medical cannabis sales, some unfinished business remains when it comes to the state’s medical cannabis program. For years, New Mexico cannabis patients have been limited to 230 “units” in a rolling 90-day period.

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Veriheal

JULY 13, 2021

Stretching over two years, the program demonstrates growing acceptance for the cannabis plant, which is currently legal in 36 U.S. Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics program kicked off two years ago and has since managed to garner plenty of interest. states for medical purposes. About the M.S. A convenient aspect of the M.S.

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