Medical Marijuana

Potential California Legislation Could Open Doors For Medical Marijuana in Hospitals

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New California legislation could make it possible for hospitals to give cannabis to patients in legalized states. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the governor of California’s office are determining if hospitals and healthcare facilities can allow patients to use medical marijuana without the risk of federal funding being stripped in …

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The US Senate Introduced a Draft Bill to Legalize Marijuana.

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A draft bill has been introduced to Congress with the potential to legalize marijuana at the federal level.  The conversation of legalizing marijuana at the federal level is starting once again with the unveiling of Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer’s newest draft bill, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act. This bill comes following the …

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Arizona: A State With Potential for a Marijuana Boom

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Arizona’s marijuana industry is legally run by non-profits, however, legalization by the federal government could lead to a boom and big business takeover.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text]When Arizona first passed, by a proposition vote, to allow medical marijuana, it was meant to be owned and operated only by non-profits. As the business and demand grew, operators found ways to …

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Legal Cannabis: Savior of State Economies?

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If interstate cannabis commerce is allowed by the federal government, could it bring thriving business to stagnating state economies?[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text]More and more states are heading towards the legalization of marijuana, however, there still remains issues that need to be addressed. As of now, it is illegal to grow marijuana legally in one state, then taking it …

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Nevada Re-Analyzes THC Blood Level Limit for Drivers

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Nevada state lawmakers are coming together to create a better system of regulating drivers under the influence of marijuana. Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is the measurement used for law enforcement and the medical field to determine how inebriated you are. BAC is pretty good indicator for impairment for everyone across the board. For marijuana, however, …

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Arizona Transitions to Digital Medical Marijuana, How Will it Affect You?

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As Arizona changes over to digital medical marijuana cards via email, the positive effects could be felt elsewhere. Arizona has decided to require all medical marijuana cardholders to use their brand-new digital cards starting Dec. 1st. While being more convenient to those who use it and doubling the lifespan of a card to two years, …

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