Posts Tagged ‘California medical marijuana’
Why New York Medical Marijuana Laws Are Stricter Than in California
Why would anyone choose to leave sunny California? The weather is amazing, the people are chill and most importantly, the medical marijuana laws are pretty relaxed. The Golden State was the first to bring MMJ laws onto its books. While many states have followed suit, not many have as relaxed laws as California does. There is…
Read MoreCalifornia vs New York: Which State is Best for Medical Cannabis?
Now that the medical marijuana card revolution has spread to New York, it can be easy to compare and contrast its laws to those in other states. While it’s not fair to compare MMJ card states with marijuana gold standard states – we’re looking at you, Colorado – comparing MMJ-friendly states against each other gives…
Read MoreWill Medical Marijuana in New York Match California in Popularity?
The Californian medical marijuana card program is a shining beacon of MMJ best practice. Those who need to get an MMJ card can do so easily, and without many stipulations delaying the process. As Cali MMJ card holders face so little roadblocks in accessing marijuana, they’re rarely left unnecessarily suffering. This ease of access means…
Read MoreWhy Getting an MMJ Card in New York is Harder Than in California
It’s pretty safe to say that California medical marijuana card holders have it pretty easy. MMJ laws in the Sunshine State are famously lax, meaning that acquiring a cannabis card can be done in a few short minutes from the comfort of your own home. Soon, California’s marijuana laws will become even better when state…
Read MoreMMJ Myth-busting: Separating Fact from Fiction
Experimenting with medical marijuana can be very intimidating for a lot of people. The sad thing is that there are many types of people who could benefit from MMJ who are being put off by the hype, stigma and lies surrounding its use. Luckily, we’re here to bust some of the most common myths surrounding…
Read MoreWhere to Find the Best Medical Cannabis in California
There are many great medical cannabis dispensaries in California. Long-established stalwarts are competing with new and enthusiastic upstarts, vying to provide the best possible MMJ dispensary service to the state’s fast-growing medical marijuana market. Competition among dispensaries is intense, and the happy result is that the standards keep rising. It’s a wonderful state of affairs…
Read MoreHow Can I Get a Medical Weed Card in California?
Ever since the passing of Proposition 215, also known as the Compassionate Care Act, in 1996, Californians have had the right to legally possess and use medical marijuana. People across the state suffering from all manner of maladies — from chronic pain to epilepsy to multiple sclerosis — now had access to the plant, which,…
Read MoreThe Finer Details of California Medical Marijuana Requirements
In 1996, the state of California passed the Compassionate Use Act (or Proposition 215), which legalized the possession and use of medical marijuana for those in possession of a California medical marijuana card, which is issued to those suffering from the more than 50 qualifying conditions laid out by the state government. Just last year, California…
Read MoreWhy More People Are Getting a California Medical Marijuana Prescription
California medical marijuana use became legal in 1990 after the Compassionate Use Act (also known as Proposition 215) was passed. This act allows citizens the right to access medical marijuana as a form of treatment for a variety of debilitating conditions as well as gives doctors the opportunity to prescribe an alternative treatment regime for their patients.…
Read MoreHow Long Until Medical Marijuana Is Legalized Throughout the US?
Marijuana laws in the United States have made great strides in recent years. Since California first made medical marijuana legal back in 1996, 28 other states and Washington, D.C., have followed suit. Although more states have also legalized medicinal marijuana use in certain respects, limitations are still in place that often restrict psychoactive strains and…
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