Federal Prosecutor Warns Locally Approved Medical Marijuana Dispensary It ‘May Subject To Criminal Prosecution’
A U.S. attorney on Friday warned a locally approved medical marijuana dispensary about potential violations of federal law, suggesting it could face prosecution by the Trump administration’s Justice Department. “Your dispensary appears to be operating in violation of federal law, and the Department of Justice has the authority to enforce federal law even when such […]
Nebraska Judge Allows Criminal Charges To Go Forward Against Notary Public For Voter-Passed Medical Marijuana Initiatives
“A notary public is a public servant that is subject to civil penalties and criminal penalties if warranted.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner The District Court of Hall County decided Tuesday to allow criminal charges against a notary public for “official misconduct” to proceed, overturning a lower court decision. District Judge Andrew Butler, in a […]
Kentucky State Auditor Launches Investigation Into Medical Marijuana Business Licensing Process
“Kentuckians should have confidence that state offices operate with transparency and integrity, and my office is committed to ensuring those standards.” By Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball (R) plans to investigate how the state’s Office of Medical Cannabis (OMC) processed license applications, she announced Thursday. Ball’s office will be “examining OMC’s business […]
Nebraska Legislative Committee Fails To Advance Bill To Implement And Regulate Medical Marijuana Program
“Giving up has never been an option. Being silenced has never been an option.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner A legislative committee failed to advance a bill Thursday meant to help implement and regulate medical cannabis in Nebraska, leaving the sponsor and advocates on the hunt for a new path forward. The General Affairs Committee […]
Arkansas GOP Governor Vetoes Bill To Allow Drive-Thru Medical Marijuana Sales At Dispensaries And Ease Delivery Rules
The Republican governor of Arkansas has vetoed a bill that would have allowed medical cannabis sales at drive-thru windows at dispensaries, while also easing certain rules around marijuana delivery services for patients and caregivers. After the legislation from Rep. Aaron Pilkington (R) narrowly advanced through the legislature, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) returned the measure […]
New Hampshire Senate Kills Bills That Would Have Legalized Marijuana And Allowed Home Cultivation Of Medical Cannabis
Senators in New Hampshire rejected a number of House-passed marijuana bills on Thursday, voting to table proposals that would legalize marijuana, allow medical cannabis patients to grow plants at home and permit dispensaries to buy hemp-derived cannabinoids on the commercial market. The full Senate tabled all three pieces of legislation, meaning they’re unlikely to see […]
Largest-Ever Analysis Of Medical Marijuana To Treat Cancer Symptoms Shows ‘Overwhelming Scientific Consensus’ On Benefits
Researchers this week published what they described as the “largest meta-analysis ever conducted on medical cannabis and its effects on cancer-related symptoms”, finding “overwhelming scientific consensus” on marijuana’s therapeutic effects. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Oncology, analyzed data from 10,641 peer-reviewed studies—what authors say is more than ten times the number in […]
Florida Lawmakers Unanimously Approve Bill To Make Medical Marijuana Cards Free For Military Veterans
A Florida House panel on Tuesday unanimously approved a bill that would exempt military veterans from state registration fees for medical marijuana cards, allowing them to obtain the certifications for free. The House Health and Human Services Committee advanced the legislation, HB 555 from Rep. Alex Andrade (R), on a vote of 21-0. As originally filed, […]
The First Step In Launching New Mexico’s Medical Psilocybin Program Is Expected Soon, But Patients Won’t Get Access For Several Years
“We’ve seen in other states, these programs take more time to launch than you think. We have to develop a supply chain here within the state for the products.” By Leah Romero, Source NM Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) signed the Medical Psilocybin Act into law this week, making New Mexico the third state in […]
Hawaii Senate Passes Bill To Let Doctors Recommend Medical Marijuana For Any Condition They See Fit
Senators in Hawaii on Wednesday gave approval to a medical marijuana bill that would, among other changes, allow healthcare providers to recommend cannabis to treat any condition they believe it would benefit. The full Senate chamber voted 24–1 to approve HB 302, from Rep. Gregg Takayama (D). As introduced, the proposal would clarify that under state […]