NORML

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

The measure states that no person may be arrested, prosecuted, or denied any right or privilege for participating in the state’s medical cannabis oil program. The program is expected to be operational and dispensing cannabis products to authorized patients by mid-year.

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Americans for Safe Access

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Join Americans for Safe Access (ASA) for a Roundtable discussion on cannabis product recalls with key stakeholders to discuss the basics of recalls, how they work, what they mean for patients and consumer health, and why they signal a functioning cannabis regulatory system.

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Veriheal

MARCH 18, 2024

The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC), which regulates the cultivation, licensing, and selling of cannabis in the state, is set to host a series of clinics designated to help new or existing state medical marijuana patients with signing up or re-enrolling in their cannabis program. More information can be found here.

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Americans for Safe Access

MAY 2, 2024

After 50+ years of prohibition on access and research, it was the experience and research from state medical cannabis programs that made this qualification possible. CANNABIS RESCHEDULING IS A VICTORY FOR PATIENTS BY PATIENTS Cannabis is being rescheduled because of its “currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States.”

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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. A framework for an ambitious social and economic equity program aimed to right the wrongs of the war on drugs is partially laid out in the CRTA.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Nearly four years ago, Illinois News Joint kicked off its A Friend Indeed program. As Illinois News Joint has expanded, the outreach for the A Friend Indeed program has, unintentionally, been pushed to the backburner, but we want to assure all Veterans and Veteran supporters that the program is still in full swing.

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Americans for Safe Access

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Every year, Americans for Safe Access spends months comparing every medical cannabis program in the United States with the purpose of analyzing what each program is doing well, where it is failing, and how the state program can improve to best serve the needs of patients.

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NORML

MAY 22, 2020

In his veto message, the Governor wrote: “The language in the bill makes substantial policy changes to the medical marijuana program that were not fully scrutinized through normal legislative procedures before the bill was received by my office in the middle of the night Saturday.

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NORML

APRIL 14, 2020

According to the DEA , “The DCE/SP began funding eradication programs in Hawaii and California in 1979. The program rapidly expanded to include programs in 25 states by 1982. By 1985, all 50 states were participating in the DCE/SP. ” DEA data for 2019 is online here. . ” DEA data for 2019 is online here.

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Americans for Safe Access

AUGUST 6, 2019

Every year the ASA team and I spend a considerable amount of time formally comparing every medical cannabis program in the United States. In 2019 this meant assessing the medical cannabis programs of 47 states, the District of Columbia, and four territories.

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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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Americans for Safe Access

MARCH 16, 2021

Department of Veterans Affairs as their primary healthcare provider are unable to receive medical cannabis recommendations from their doctors even if they live in a state with a medical cannabis program. Urge VA Secretary McDonough to Allow VA Doctors to Recommend Cannabis

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NORML

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

These events offer a voice to the large number of registered medical marijuana patients who are deeply dissatisfied with the current program. 13th protest again focuses on the struggles within Pennsylvania’s very restrictive medical marijuana program. Employers and law enforcement are also playing catch up to the new laws.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

South Carolina is one of only a dozen states that has yet to implement a comprehensive medical cannabis access program. The post South Carolina: Senate Advances Medical Cannabis Access Legislation appeared first on NORML.

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Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 20, 2021

American’s for Safe Access has achieved accreditation to the ISO/IEC 17065:2012 ( Certificate #5284.01 ) standard for certifying bodies through it’s PFC program, making it the first compliance program to obtain international accreditation specifically for the cannabis industry.

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Americans for Safe Access

AUGUST 6, 2021

A common challenge patients often experience when adult-use laws are adopted in their state is that legislative and regulatory improvements to medical cannabis programs are suspended while states pivot to organize adult-use models.

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NORML

MAY 5, 2020

Cannabis programs have been deemed ‘essential’ in a majority of states that regulate its commerce, and multiple District Attorneys have deprioritized enforcement efforts in prohibition jurisdictions. A lot is happening right now. And how do you want to engage in reform efforts with NORML?

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Americans for Safe Access

OCTOBER 21, 2020

One of the major factors that has spurred the development of state medical cannabis programs has been first-hand experiences with patients whose lives have changed dramatically thanks to cannabis. Many of which have been pediatric patients.

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Americans for Safe Access

JUNE 2, 2020

Americans for Safe Access (ASA) submitted comments which suggested several amendments to the provisions of these regulations governing the bulk marijuana manufacturers program.

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Americans for Safe Access

JULY 11, 2024

Additionally, a modification to the medical cannabis amendment we passed in 2014 opens the door for federal interference in state medical cannabis programs again (Section 531(b)) with double penalties. CLICK HERE to send a letter to your representatives telling them to prioritize patients!

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NORML

JUNE 17, 2024

Summer '24 Intern Jack Kenyon shares his reasons for joining the NORML Legal Internship program. The post I’m Interning at NORML To Learn How To Change the Legal System appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MAY 19, 2020

House lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved two bills to amend the state’s medical marijuana program in a manner that significantly expands patients’ access to cannabis products. The state’s medical cannabis program became operational last August.

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Americans for Safe Access

JULY 29, 2020

Oregon is one of the few but growing number of states that have both a medical cannabis program and an adult use (recreational) program, and users of cannabis medicine can be found in either group.

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NORML

OCTOBER 21, 2024

"This is a setback for the growth and improvement of our existing program, but it will not be the last attempt to ease the barriers Arkansas’s medical patients encounter." The post Arkansas: Supreme Court Rules Against Medical Marijuana Ballot Measure appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MARCH 13, 2020

In December, the commission called for lawmakers to enact a limited legalization program. Ultimately, lawmakers agreed upon appointing a study commission to make recommendations on the issue.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2024

Summer '24 Intern Noah Bass shares his reasons for joining the NORML Internship program. The post Interning with NORML: A Door to a Lifetime of Advocacy appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Patients who are registered with the state’s medical cannabis access program may now legally grow cannabis for their own personal use. The post Connecticut: Medical Marijuana Home Grow Law Takes Effect appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

AUGUST 5, 2021

The post House Marijuana Vote Delayed As The Senate Advances Veterans Access Amendment appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Patients enrolled in the state’s medical cannabis access program will be able to purchase cannabis-infused edible products from licensed dispensaries for the first time. The post Hawaii: Governor Legalizes Sales of Edible Products by Licensed Medical Cannabis Dispensaries appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2021

Newly published reports allege that “dozens of young White House staffers have been suspended, asked to resign, or placed in a remote work program due to past marijuana use.”. The post NORML Comments on Reports of Marijuana-Related Firings of White House Staff appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

AUGUST 11, 2020

The Act permits those age 21 or older to possess up to one ounce of cannabis and directs revenue from retail cannabis sales to fund various public education and safety programs. The post Arizona: Adult-Use Legalization Initiative Qualifies for 2020 Ballot appeared first on NORML.

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Americans for Safe Access

MAY 17, 2019

On May 15, 2019, the National Public Radio (NPR) program All Things Considered included a segment about high-potency cannabis. A corresponding article, " Highly Potent Weed Has Swept the Market, Raising Concerns About Health Risks ," was posted to NPR's website.

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NORML

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Under the plan, patients in the state’s medical access program will be able to purchase marijuana-infused gummies or other similar chewable products beginning on August 1, 2020. The post Minnesota: Regulators Okay Patients’ Access to Cannabis-Infused Edible Products appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MAY 5, 2021

The legislation makes it clear that a medical marijuana program may not operate in Tennessee until marijuana is “removed from Schedule I of the federal Controlled Substances Act.”. The post Tennessee: House and Senate Lawmakers Approve Narrow Medical Marijuana Bill appeared first on NORML.

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Americans for Safe Access

MARCH 9, 2020

This continues to cause numerous conflicts between the federal government and the states that have rolled out these health programs for their citizens.

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Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 5, 2023

After passing through the legislature with solid support and an enthusiastic Governor, this new law lays out a fairly restrictive program with a very long implementation period. Last week, Kentucky Governor Beshear signed Senate Bill 47 , that will eventually create medical cannabis access for some KY residents.

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NORML

AUGUST 25, 2020

"I'm calling on the legislature to to legalize recreational marijuana, with the revenue going to: small business grant funding [and] restorative justice programs.". The post Pennsylvania: NORML Praises Governor’s Call to Legalize Adult-Use Marijuana Market, Restore Justice to Those with Past Convictions appeared first on NORML.

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