Kentucky regulations mandate that licensed medical cannabis cultivators grow their product in secure, indoor facilities. Most of the first 26 businesses to win Kentucky medical cannabis cultivator and processor licenses from its lottery system are tied to marijuana companies based in other states, one of which likely submitted hundreds of applications. Kentucky Gov. Andy … [Read more...] about Kentucky medical marijuana lottery dominated by out-of-state pot companies
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NY’s medical cannabis sales in decline as retail ramps up
When the recreational use of cannabis was legalized in New York State, it was widely predicted that the medical marijuana business would suffer as a result. Now, sales data provided to NY Cannabis Insider confirms this was the case, and the outlook doesn’t get any brighter moving forward. New York’s ROs (Registered Operators) have seen their share of total cannabis sales … [Read more...] about NY’s medical cannabis sales in decline as retail ramps up
Washington To Do Away With 37% Medical Cannabis Tax
Lawmakers in Washington State “recently passed a bill granting an exemption from the 37% excise tax for medical marijuana patients and designated providers,” according to Forbes. The passage of the measure eliminates what has been characterized as “one of the highest tax rates imposed on medical marijuana products.” The bill, HB 1453, was originally introduced last year. Per … [Read more...] about Washington To Do Away With 37% Medical Cannabis Tax
Some Florida children see benefits from medical marijuana, but questions remain
In Focus: Medical marijuana for children was legalized in Florida in 2016 It’s commonly used to treat children living with debilitating medical conditions Some of the biggest concerns are quality control and a lack of studies on medical marijuana in children It’s a debate that’s been going on for years now in our state: medical marijuana for children. We’re looking at all of … [Read more...] about Some Florida children see benefits from medical marijuana, but questions remain
How do I get medical marijuana? Middle GA pharmacy among first to sell in the U.S.
As Georgia became the first state in the U.S. to allow pharmacies to sell medical cannabis, a pharmacy in Warner Robins became one of the first pharmacies in the country to sell the products. Robins Pharmacy, at 150 South Houston Lake Road, made low-dose THC products available on Oct. 27 to customers who have a medical marijuana card. Ankit Patel, owner of Robins Pharmacy, said … [Read more...] about How do I get medical marijuana? Middle GA pharmacy among first to sell in the U.S.
Medical cannabis industry struggles to expand access in Georgia
Sixty-year-old Sylvia Hayes from Stone Mountain lives with severe chronic pain resulting from several car accidents. She says medical cannabis is the only way she experiences relief. That’s why Hayes was one of the first patients lined up at the door of Trulieve, a Marietta dispensary of low-THC oil, when it opened this year. THC, or Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, is the … [Read more...] about Medical cannabis industry struggles to expand access in Georgia
Michigan K-12 students could take medical marijuana on school premises under new bill
(FOX 2) - Students enrolled at K-12 schools in Michigan would be allowed to take medical marijuana and CBD-infused products under new legislation introduced last week. The bill, introduced by Democratic representatives in the Michigan House last week, would make it legal for students to ingest edibles, beverages, and other products with low amounts of marijuana while on school … [Read more...] about Michigan K-12 students could take medical marijuana on school premises under new bill
New medical marijuana bills introduced in Kansas Legislature
TOPEKA, Kan. — The debate over medical marijuana continues in Kansas. Lawmakers recently introduced a couple of new bills in the legislature with the goal of getting some type of legislation approved. On the other side of the state line, Missouri marijuana sales are through the roof. Since Missouri medicinal sales started in October 2020, vendors have made $642 million. With … [Read more...] about New medical marijuana bills introduced in Kansas Legislature
RI asks school districts to create medical marijuana plans
By: Sarah Doiron, Brittany Schaefer on https://www.wpri.com PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Department of Health is asking school districts statewide to come up with a plan on how to safety administer medical marijuana to students who need it. The request is part of a new state regulation, which requires districts to provide a clear outline for school nurses tasked … [Read more...] about RI asks school districts to create medical marijuana plans
Study Sees Surge in Use of Medical Cannabis. And those numbers will continue to rise.
In 2020 nearly 3 million people in the United States sought out medical cannabis, in marijuana or other forms, more than four times the number who did so in 2016, a new study has found. Much of the increase involved people seeking medical cannabis for chronic pain, which remains the leading reason Americans say they require the drug, according to research published June 14 in … [Read more...] about Study Sees Surge in Use of Medical Cannabis. And those numbers will continue to rise.
