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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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Anxiety and autism voted down: Not added as qualifying conditions for medical marijuana

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On August 14, 2019, the State Medical Board of Ohio Medical Marijuana Expert Review Committee (the Committee) unanimously voted against adding anxiety and autism spectrum disorder to the list of qualifying conditions for...more

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Ohio Physicians Permitted to Apply for Certificate to Recommend Medical Marijuana

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Physicians in Ohio are now permitted to apply for a Certificate to Recommend (“CTR”) medical marijuana for their patients. The State Medical Board of Ohio anticipates the medical board licensure team will present the first...more

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Florida’s New Medical Marijuana Law and Telemedicine Exams

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Following a special session, the Florida Legislature on June 9, 2017 passed two important bills regarding medical marijuana in the Sunshine State: SB 8A and SB 6A. Together, these bills implement Article X, section 29 of the...more

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Florida Board of Medicine Hearing on Telemedicine and Medical Marijuana

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The Florida Board of Medicine will hold a public hearing on February 3, 2017 to discuss its proposed amendment to Florida’s telemedicine practice rules. The proposed amendment, published December 8, 2016, is intended to...more

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Florida: No Telemedicine Exams for Medical Marijuana

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The Florida Board of Medicine issued a proposed amendment, on December 8, 2016, to its telemedicine regulations to clarify that physicians may not order medical cannabis or low-THC cannabis via telemedicine....more

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