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Medical Marijuana refers to the use of marijuana to treat or alleviate symptoms of certain illnesses. A growing number of states permit individuals to use marijuana on the recommendation of a physician. Despite... more +
Medical Marijuana refers to the use of marijuana to treat or alleviate symptoms of certain illnesses. A growing number of states permit individuals to use marijuana on the recommendation of a physician. Despite state laws to the contrary, Federal law still prohibits the use or possession of marijuana. The conflict between state and federal law on this issue has created interesting enforcement issues and significant legal hurdles for medical marijuana providers.  less -
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And They’re (Almost) Off! Kentucky’s Medical Cannabis Applications Due Soon

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Thoroughbreds shouldn’t be the only ones racing towards a finish line in Kentucky in the near future. Those vying for a precious medical cannabis business license in Kentucky’s new medical cannabis program will also need to...more

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No Can Do for Mo Cann Do: Missouri Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Cannabis License to Applicant with Insufficient Paperwork

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Having spent nearly every day of the last three years thinking about Alabama’s medical cannabis licensing, and the past year closely following the seemingly endless litigation that continues to this day, I took special note...more

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Georgia to Become First State in the Nation to Allow Medical Marijuana in Pharmacies

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The Georgia Board of Pharmacy has begun accepting applications from independent, licensed pharmacies for authorization to dispense authorized medical marijuana products, and nearly 120 pharmacies reportedly have agreed to...more

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New York’s Updated Adult-Use Cannabis Regulations

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New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) posted today updates to its proposed adult-use regulations (the “Revised Regulations”), in advance of a vote of the Cannabis Control Board (the “Board”) to release them for...more

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Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Set for Key April Votes

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The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission held its regularly scheduled monthly public meeting last Thursday. Although the commission did not make any significant decisions during the meeting, we did learn some important...more

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Alabama Medical Cannabis: Deficiency Day

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Attention Alabama medical cannabis applicants! You can buy your flowers tomorrow, and if you haven’t made Valentine’s dinner reservations already it’s probably too late (you’ll be happy later you didn’t go out on Valentine’s...more

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Florida OMMU Sets Due Date for Applications for 22 More Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Licenses

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Big news out of the Sunshine State today. The Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use has set the due date for applications for 22 more Medical Marijuana Treatment Center licenses. By Emergency Rule published today, the OMMU...more

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Preparing a Cannabis Application: Five Things I Learned

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Bob Seger’s “Against the Wind” is an anthem to love and growing old. Among its many great lines is “wish I didn’t know now what I didn’t know then.” Can you tell I recently turned 40? But I write today not about what I...more

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Is Texas Getting Ready to Expand Its Compassionate Use Program?

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On January 16, 2023, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Regulatory Services Division (RSD) announced it would begin accepting new applications for medical cannabis dispensaries in Texas, under the Lone Star State’s...more

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Florida Rule Sets the Stage for Upcoming Medical Marijuana Treatment Center License Application Round

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The wait is finally over! The Florida Department of Health’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use released Emergency Rule 64ER22-9 this morning, setting the stage for how the department will handle the highly anticipated upcoming...more

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Alabama Medical Cannabis Application Window Is Open: [Insert Michael Scott “It’s Happening” Gif]

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Applications for the Alabama medical cannabis licenses were issued on October 24 and are due December 30. We are at DEFCON 2. Many of my phone calls each day involve screaming (rarely by me)....more

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Last Call: Deadline for Requesting Alabama Medical Cannabis Applications Looms

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I’ll never forget when the Alabama Legislature and governor approved a medical cannabis regime. We wrote about it with great fervor at the time. In some ways, it feels like yesterday. In others, a lifetime ago. As has been...more

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The Waiting Is the Hardest Part: Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Announces Updated Timetable for Licenses

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Ever since the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission released its proposed rules governing the cultivation, processing, testing, transporting, and dispensing of medical cannabis there have been questions, comments, and concerns...more

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Getting into the Weeds: The Latest on the Alabama Medical Cannabis Program

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Only three months – 90(ish) days – until the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission is scheduled to begin accepting applications for licenses. It was a year ago when this all started. And like raising children, the days pass...more

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Mississippi Releases Proposed Medical Cannabis Dispensary Regulations: Get Movin’

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The Mississippi Department of Revenue (MDOR) released information on Friday, April 15, regarding the licensing and operations of dispensaries under the medical cannabis regime in Mississippi. We feel like a broken record, but...more

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Let’s Get This Show on the Road: MSDH Releases First Drafts of Medical Cannabis Regulations

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On April 8, the Mississippi Department of Health (MSDH) used a Friday news dump to release good news on the Mississippi medical cannabis front. We now have a clearer and fuller picture of how the state will regulate testing...more

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Medical Marijuana: Ohio Announces Expansion of Dispensary Locations

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Ohio has released application materials and information related to the up to 73 additional provisional medical marijuana dispensary licenses the state plans to approve in the coming months. There are currently 57 dispensaries...more

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Applying for a License to Cultivate Medical Cannabis in Alabama

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Alabama became the 36th state to allow cannabis for medical use when Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law the Darren Wesley ‘Ato’ Hall Compassion Act on May 17, 2021. The act establishes a process through which applicants will...more

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Ohio Prepares for Dispensary Application Round

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With much of the cannabis oriented media focusing on the flurry of adult use bills and opportunities, it is easy to overlook that many states are doubling down on their medical marijuana infrastructure. For instance, over...more

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The New Normal: Another Round of Competitive State License Applications Released

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The ink is barely dry on the New Jersey ATC and Missouri medical marijuana facility applications that so many of us assembled this August. Yet now, a new round of states have issued applications for competitive cannabis...more

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Governor approves OSDH’s revised medical marijuana regulations

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After the passage of State Question 788 (authorizing the production, sale, and use of medical marijuana), the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) adopted regulations that drew two lawsuits and a letter from the...more

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Pennsylvania Department of Health Issues Final Log of Applications Received

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Late Friday, June 16th, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) released the final log of all Grower/Processor and Dispensary applications received. In total, there were 179 Grower/Processor applications received for 12...more

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Pennsylvania Accepts Applications for Medical Marijuana Growers, Processors and Dispensaries

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The Pennsylvania Department of Health will accept permit applications for medical marijuana grower/processors and dispensaries from February 20, 2017 until March 20, 2017, pursuant to its authority under the Medical Marijuana...more

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