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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.

California Offers License Fee Deferrals to Cannabis Businesses, Massachusetts Adult-Use Dispensaries Prepare to Reopen with Curbside Pickup: Week in Review

This week, California regulators unveiled a plan to defer license fee payments for 60 days to provide financial assistance to cannabis licensees affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Louisiana House Approves Medical Cannabis Expansion

House Bill 819 would add nine qualifying conditions to the program and would allow doctors to recommend medical cannabis for any condition they deem necessary.

Ohio Medical Cannabis Board Committee Submits Three Conditions for Expert Review

The committee has asked medical experts to study anxiety, autism and Cachexia/Wasting Syndrome to determine whether the conditions should be added to the medical cannabis program’s existing list of 21 qualifying conditions.

New Hampshire Lawmakers Consider Legislation to Expand Medical Cannabis Program, Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

Bills filed for the 2020 session include one to allow patients to cultivate cannabis at home, as well as two separate adult-use legalization proposals.

Utah Awards Medical Cannabis Pharmacy Licenses, Illinois Dispensaries Grapple with Supply Issues: Week in Review

The Utah Department of Health announced the 10 companies that will ultimately be licensed to sell medical cannabis at 14 locations across the state beginning in March.

New Hampshire House Approves Legislation to Expand Medical Cannabis Program

The pair of bills would expand patient access in the state, but a more expansive bill was shot down in the Senate.

Minnesota Increases Medical Cannabis Program Access

The Minnesota Department of Health announced the addition of chronic pain and age-related macular degeneration as qualifying conditions for the state's medical cannabis program on Monday. Two new delivery method options and the development of eight new patient center locations were also highlighted in the statement.

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