Doctors at Massachusetts community health centers have been advised not to authorize any of their more than 638,000 patients to obtain marijuana for medical purposes because the centers fear they would lose their federal funding. The Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers has advised its 36 federally funded facilities to hold off on issuing patient […]
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Romania Legalizes Medical Marijuana
Last week Romania became the10 European Union nation to legalize medical marijuana. The country’s drug law was amended to allow certain cannabis derivatives to be used for specific afflictions, such as epilepsy and multiple sclerosis. High Times
Medical Marijuana Inc.’s HempMedsPX Leading the Industry With Hemp-Based Cannabidiol (CBD) Products
SAN DIEGO, Calif.— Medical Marijuana Inc. (OTC Pink:MJNA) is pleased to inform shareholders and the general public that HempMedsPX—a corporate portfolio company of Medical Marijuana Inc. and the exclusive master distributor and contracted marketing company for CannaVest Corp. and Medical Marijuana Inc.— entered the “High CBD (cannabidiol) Award”-winning product at the High Times Medical Cannabis Cup in Seattle, Washington. Submitted by HempMedsPX on behalf of PhytoSPHERE […]
Canada’s new Medical Marijuana rules cut Homegrowers, Pharmacists Out
After two years of study and discussion, the federal government has finalized new rules for medical marijuana and granted a reprieve to pharmacists who opposed the rules in their draft form. Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq rolled out the regulations today for formal publication in the Canada Gazette on Wednesday. Under the new regime, the government […]
California will not tighten medical marijuana laws this year – AB 604 killed by cops
Smell The TruthBy David Downs California’s law enforcement leaders have again killed a bill to more tightly regulate medical marijuana in the Golden State. Medical Marijuana News – THCbiz
Medical Marijuana Industry Nationwide Updates
Comments in the Senate Judiciary Committee provided hope that medical marijuana’s banking problems may be ending, California communities continue to tussle over the issue, and a New Jersey bill is signed into law. There’s more, too. Let’s get to it: Medical Marijuana News – THCbiz
Maryland Gov. Appoints Commission to Oversee Medical Marijuana Rollout, Set for Oct. 1
Maryland's medical marijuana law is set to take effect October 1, but the terms for growing and distributing pot still need to be hammer out, so Gov. Martin O'Malley named 11 people yesterday to a commission that will oversee the process. High Times
Prior Pot Conviction Means No Medical Marijuana for Illinois Patients
Michelle had been one of the leading activists on this issue, testifying before the Illinois legislature on the need to pass the medical marijuana bill. She brought the letters from her rheumatologist and her back surgeon explaining the sincerity of her medical use. Her t… High Times
Connecticut Cleared to License Growers and Sellers of Medical Marijuana
Connecticut's new medical marijuana program cleared the last major hurdle yesterday when the program's regulations won approval in a key vote that allows the state to move forward with licensing growers and sellers of medical marijuana. High Times
Medical Marijuana Rules Approved
Connecticut’s new medical marijuana program will move forward now that regulations governing the system were approved by a key legislative committee in a voice vote Tuesday afternoon. The vote, by the regulations review committee, clears the way for the state to seek applications for marijuana growers and sellers. William Rubenstein, consumer protection commissioner, said he […]