Adding New Qualifying Conditions for Medical Cannabis: Page 3

Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Advisory Board Rejects Insomnia as New Qualifying Condition

Regulators also tabled a discussion on whether to add traumatic brain injuries to the list.

Ohio Now Accepting Petitions for Its Medical Cannabis Program

The State Medical Board of Ohio will accept petitions for new qualifying conditions through Dec. 31.

Lawmakers in Virginia, Pennsylvania Push for Cannabis Legalization, Arkansas Campaigns Run Out of Time to Qualify Adult-Use Initiatives for 2020 Ballot: Week in Review

This week, a Virginia Delegate announced plans to legalize adult-use cannabis in a special session of the legislature, while a Pennsylvania Senator urged the governor to consider legalization.

Ohio State Medical Board Approves Cachexia as Qualifying Condition for State’s Medical Cannabis Program

The board also rejected autism and anxiety.

Louisiana Governor Signs Medical Cannabis Expansion into Law

Gov. John Bel Edwards signed legislation to allow doctors to recommend medical cannabis to patients with any condition.

Cresco Co-Founder Leaves Company’s Board of Directors, Vireo Health Severs Ties with Former Canopy Growth CEO Bruce Linton: Week in Review

This week, Joe Caltabiano resigned from Cresco’s board of directors after leaving his role as president in March.

Ohio Medical Cannabis Panel Recommends Adding Cachexia as New Qualifying Condition

The Ohio State Medical Board committee also rejected adding autism and anxiety to the state’s medical cannabis program.

Cannabis Businesses Targeted in Looting and Robberies, Lawmakers in Connecticut and Iowa Approve Medical Cannabis Expansion: Week in Review

This week, dozens of dispensaries across the country were left reeling from thefts and break-ins amid protests denouncing the extrajudicial killing of George Floyd.

Connecticut Lawmakers Approve Chronic Pain as a Qualifying Condition for State’s Medical Cannabis Program

A General Assembly committee also approved Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, bringing the total number of qualifying conditions for adults to 38.

Louisiana Lawmakers Send Medical Cannabis Expansion Bill to Governor

The House gave final approval on the legislation, which would allow any doctor to recommend medical cannabis for any debilitating condition.

NACB Recommends Regional Approach to Cannabis Legalization, Tilray Plans to Close High Park Gardens Facility in Ontario: Week in Review

The National Association of Cannabis Businesses has urged the governors 14 states to adopt a regional legalization strategy as they reopen following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Louisiana Senate Approves Legislation to Expand Medical Cannabis Program

Although the bill already passed the House, the Senate approved several amendments to the legislation, sending it back to the House for final consideration.

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