Medical Cannabis Access and Pricing: Page 9

Louisiana House Committee Advances Legislation to Expand Medical Cannabis Access

The bills, now headed to the full House, would, in part, change the agency that regulates the industry and add a new institution to the list of those that can research medical cannabis.

Kentucky Governor Says He Will Consider Executive Order on Medical Cannabis if Legalization Bill Fails to Reach His Desk

Gov. Andy Bashear told reporters April 7 that he is “going to explore” taking action himself if medical cannabis legislation that passed the House last month fails to clear the Senate.

Mississippi Department of Health Releases Proposed Medical Cannabis Regulations

Officials’ first three rules, guided by the details within the state’s medical cannabis legalization bill, are now available for review and comment.

South Carolina House Committee Approves Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill, Sending It to House Floor

The House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee made minor changes to the SC Compassionate Care Act April 7 before advancing it in a 16-3 vote.

More Mississippi Cities Opt Out of Medical Cannabis Ahead of Deadline; Tupelo Appears In

Two of the larger cities in the state, Horn Lake and Madison officials are the latest to vote against participating in Mississippi’s forthcoming medical program.

Legislation to Revive Georgia’s Medical Cannabis Program Dies at End of Legislative Session

A compromise deal that would have reopened the application process to license three more facilities stalled, leaving uncertainty for the state’s 20,000 registered patients.

South Carolina House Committee Hears Public Testimony on Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill

The Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee heard six hours of testimony on the SC Compassionate Care Act April 4 as lawmakers consider whether to advance the legislation.

South Carolina House Committee Sets Public Hearing on Bill to Legalize Medical Cannabis

A small group of House members made changes to the legislation March 31 and more discussion is expected at an April 4 meeting of the full Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee.

Only 90 Doctors, South Dakota Medical Cannabis Access Limited

Potential qualifying patients seeking a medical cannabis card must have a “bona fide” relationship with an approved physician to receive recommendation.

South Carolina Medical Cannabis Bill Scheduled for First House Hearing After Senate Approval

The SC Compassionate Care Act, which cleared the Senate last month, will be considered by the House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs subcommittee March 31.

Legislation Pending in Congress Could Authorize Clinical Medical Cannabis Trials for Veterans

The VA Cannabis Research Act of 2021 would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a series of clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on patients with chronic pain and PTSD.

Colorado House Committee Kills Legislation to Prohibit Employers From Firing Employees for Cannabis Use

The House Business Affairs and Labor Committee rewrote House Bill 1152 before ultimately voting to indefinitely postpone the legislation.

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