West Virginia House Of Delegates Denies Bill for Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana patients in West Virginia cannot depend on legally using marijuana for relief, at least for another year.
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Legal Protections Passed for Maryland Medical Marijuana Caregivers
The General Assembly has passed a law that allows caregivers of patients who use medical marijuana to possess up to an ounce of pot without being convicted of a crime.
Czech Pharmacies Begin Selling Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana legally went on sale Tuesday in pharmacies across the Czech Republic for patients suffering from cancer, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis or psoriasis.
Marijuana Possession Now Decriminalized in Rhode Island
Rhode Island became the 14th state to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana Monday as a law passed last year went into effect. As of now, it is no longer a criminal offense to possess up to an ounce of pot.
New Michigan Laws Further Restrict Availability of Medical Marijuana
New laws in Michigan that took effect Monday requires doctors who recommend medical marijuana to conduct a full patient examination, complete with an face-to-face evaluation, a review of the person’s medical history, other prescription medications and a follow-up visit to ensure the drug is working.
Kentucky Legislature Passes Industrial Hemp Bill
The Kentucky legislature approved an industrial hemp bill Wednesday in the final hour of the session, but only after last-minute negotiations brought it back from the dead. Whether Gov. Steve Beshear (D) will sign it remains to be seen.
Nevada Senate Bill Paves Way For Medical Marijuana Shops
Thirteen years after Nevada voters legalized medicinal marijuana in the state constitution, they may finally get access to the drug.
Massachusetts Releases Draft Rules on Medical Marijuana
Draft rules for medical use of marijuana in Massachusetts, issued Friday by the state Department of Public Health, largely avoid tackling one of the thorniest issues left for state regulators to decide: which patients will qualify for treatment with the drug.
Welfare Drug Testing Bills Moving in Kansas, Texas
Bills that would force welfare applicants and recipients to undergo drug testing are moving in the state legislatures in Austin and Topeka. In Austin, a Texas Senate committee approved a drug testing bill, while in Topeka, the Kansas House approved a bill that would require drug testing of both welfare and unemployment recipients.
