Signed as Law: Kentucky Legalizes Medical Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed a bill into law legalizing medical marijuana in the state despite federal cannabis prohibition.

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North Carolina Senate Passes Bill to Legalize Medical Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition

the North Carolina Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in the state despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition.

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North Carolina Bill Would Legalize Medical Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition

The legislation would legalize medical marijuana for patients with qualifying medical conditions as determined by their physicians and establish a Medical Cannabis Production Commission to set up the regulatory structure for a state medical cannabis program, including the cultivation and sale of medicinal cannabis.

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South Carolina Bill Would Legalize Medical Marijuana, Ban State Enforcement of Some Federal Prohibition

A bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate would legalize medical marijuana in the state despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition. The bill would also prohibit some state cooperation with the enforcement federal acts that criminalize the use of marijuana authorized in South Carolina.

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Missouri Bill Would Ban Release of Medical Marijuana Registry Information to Feds

The proposed law would make it a felony for a state agency or state employee to disclose any personally identifying information of persons who have applied for or obtained a qualifying medical marijuana patient identification card, patient cultivation identification card, or primary caregiver identification card to the federal government or any federal employee, or another unauthorized third party.

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North Carolina Senate Passes Bill to Legalize Medical Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition

Under the proposed law, patients would be able to access cannabis on a physician’s recommendation if they suffer from a “debilitating medical condition” such as cancer, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and post-traumatic stress disorder. Patients could legally possess up to 1.5 ounces of marijuana. S711 would also create a regulatory and tax framework for the cultivation and sale of medicinal cannabis. Home cultivation would not be permitted under the law.

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To the Governor: Delaware Bill Expands Medical Marijuana Program Despite Federal Prohibition

DOVER, Del. (June 22, 2018) – On Wednesday, the Delaware Senate gave final approval to a bill to expand the state’s medical marijuana program, further nullifying federal prohibition of cannabis in effect.  Rep. Peter Schwartzkopf (D-Rehoboth Beach) and 23 bipartisan co-sponsors introduced House Bill 374 (HB374) in April. The legislation would add glaucoma, chronic debilitating…

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Status Update: Ohio Announces Medical Marijuana Dispensary Locations Despite Federal Prohibition

COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 14, 2018) – Last week, the Ohio Board of Pharmacy announced the location of dozens of new medical marijuana dispensaries, taking another important step toward getting its medical marijuana program up and running and further nullifying the federal government’s unconstitutional cannabis prohibition in effect. Medical marijuana became officially legal in Ohio in…

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Signed as Law: Louisiana Expands Medical Marijuana Program Despite Federal Prohibition

BATON ROUGE, La. (Jun. 13, 2018) – Earlier this month, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards signed two bills into law that expand the state’s medical marijuana program. This will further nullify federal cannabis prohibition in the Pelican State. Rep. Ted James (D-Baton Rouge) sponsored House Bill 579 (HB579). The new law expands access to medical marijuana…

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