Shops ordered to close did not apply for a license, applied too late, submitted an application without their municipality’s blessing or possibly filled out some information incorrectly, according to officials.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has announced an expansion of the state’s medical marijuana program. The announcement comes as Murphy pushes for legalized recreational marijuana in New Jersey.
A medical marijuana dispensary in western Maryland has banned at least four customers because they posted complaints online about pricing or other issues, sparking concern from advocates and potentially violating state rules for the emerging industry.
The application period that ends April 19 is the latest step by state officials who have been developing the medical marijuana system since legislators crafted a law a year ago.
Hundreds more businesses are expected to receive cease and desist letters in the coming days.
None of the state medical marijuana laws adopted thus far in the U.S. can be considered ideal from a patient’s standpoint, according to a report by Americans for Safe Access.
The state’s health department is aiming to have medical marijuana available to patients in late 2018 — two years after voters approved it.
Seven companies have submitted 21 applications for Iowa’s five available medical marijuana dispensary licenses.
A bill to make it easier for Mainers to qualify as medical marijuana patients, expanding caregivers and tightening regulations, is getting some backing.
“If nothing else, I would like to see the ability for researchers to study the medical effects of marijuana to see if the benefits are really there,” Rep. Doug Lamborn told CPR News.
The Iowa Department of Public Health will award up to five licenses for medical marijuana dispensaries by April 1.
The Iowa Department of Public Health will award up to five licenses for medical marijuana dispensaries by April 1.
North Dakota’s Health Department on Wednesday began accepting proposals from laboratory companies that want to test medical marijuana in the state.
“It’s the most bizarre thing I’ve ever seen in my life,” said Johnathan Barlow, spokesman for Citizens for Sensible Cannabis Reform.
BioTrackTHC has similar contracts in six other states including Delaware, which has a medical marijuana program similar to what North Dakota plans.
Ohio has issued a $1 million contract to a New Jersey company to operate a toll-free help line for medical marijuana patients, caregivers and physicians.
Some doctors who had signed up for medical marijuana programs promptly backed out when Sessions reversed the hands-off policy of the Obama era.
A 6-year-old girl became the first person in Texas to receive a legal delivery of medical marijuana grown and produced in the Lone Star State.
Many California shoppers have been surprised by the tax rates that have taken effect since Jan. 1, when recreational cannabis sales became legal
Maine lawmakers on Tuesday considered a proposal to extend a ban on retail sales of marijuana until May 1 to give the state more time to craft rules.
Law enforcement agencies across Michigan are using excess state revenue from medical marijuana patient and caregiver fees to pay for tactical gear and other resources.
Where in California can you find recreational marijuana dispensaries?
2017 was a year of frustration but also incremental progress for military veterans and their advocates as veterans’ organizations and their supporters continued to lobby federal and state politicians to expand medical marijuana access and research.
The directive changes policy to support “the Veteran – (health) provider relationship when discussing the use of marijuana and its impact on health, including Veteran-specific treatment plans.”
North Dakota health officials will begin gathering public input Monday about proposed medical marijuana rules as the state prepares to launch its program.
