Adding New Qualifying Conditions for Medical Cannabis: Page 3

Pennsylvania’s Medical Cannabis Board Rejects Requests to Expand State’s List of Qualifying Conditions

The Medical Marijuana Advisory Board shot down bids to add traumatic brain injury, Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, chronic insomnia and major depressive disorder.

Texas Cancer Patients, Those With PTSD Gear Up For Medical Cannabis Access

The expanded qualifying conditions and an increased low-THC limit will take effect Sept. 1.

Gov. Wolf Signs Bill Expanding Medical Cannabis Access in Pennsylvania

The legislation allows qualified patients to possess up to a 90-day supply and continue curbside pickups; but home grows are a no.

HeroGrown’s Mission Continues After Death of Co-Founder Roger Martin

Nick Martin, Roger’s son and HeroGrown co-founder, talks about continuing the father-son team’s mission to save ‘as many heroes’ as it can using cannabis.

U.S. House Plans December Vote on the MORE Act, New Jersey Lawmakers Consider Bill to Implement Adult-Use Cannabis Program: Week in Review

This week, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announced plans to take up the MORE Act, which would federally decriminalize cannabis by removing it from the Controlled Substances Act.

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.

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