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What The New York Legal Cannabis Bill Means For MMJ Cardholders
Recent legislation has passed to make cannabis legal in another US state. The latest news on legalization in NY is that residents of the Big Apple are no longer prohibited from using recreational marijuana. Wondering what the New York legal cannabis bill means for MMJ cardholders? Read all about it below. What is the new…
Read MoreWhich Countries Have Legalized Medical Marijuana in 2021?
Over the past decade, medical marijuana has exploded in popularity (and legality) in the United States. Millions of patients all across the nation are now seeing a massive improvement in their quality of life thanks to MMJ treatment. Medical marijuana is being used in the US to treat a wide variety of illnesses, such as…
Read MoreWhich Countries Are Next For Medical Marijuana Legalization In 2021?
Which countries have been taking steps towards medical marijuana (MMJ) legalization that could potentially be finalized in 2021 or shortly after? This question is being asked by patients all over the world who would see a massive benefit in their quality of life if they could avail of medical marijuana treatment. Medical marijuana is now…
Read MoreThe Next 7 States Most Likely To Legalize MMJ In The US 2020
With 33 legal medical marijuana states (plus DC), the wave of MMJ legalization is well and truly washing across the entire country. Eleven of those legal MMJ states have also fully legalized marijuana for recreational use, with several more looking set to do the same soon. These include Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, New York, and New…
Read MoreWhy You’ll Still Need an MMJ Card After Weed is Legalized
Medical marijuana has been legal in California since 1996, when the medical cannabis program was first approved. It was the number one state to legalize cannabis for medical purposes. Since then, many people with a debilitating illness have applied for and have been successful in receiving a California MMJ card. Once in possession of this…
Read MoreHow and Why the State of New York Legalized Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana has been legal in the U.S. since 1996 — if you live in California that is. For other states, it’s been an uphill battle to legalize medical cannabis, and for some, the battle rages on. As of May 2017, medical marijuana is legal in 29 states, and several others allow the use of…
Read MoreThe Legality of Medical Marijuana in New York Explained
The legality of medical marijuana in the states has come a long way and has overcome many obstacles since 1906 when heavy restrictions were placed on marijuana. At one point, it was even classified as a poison. Today, however, marijuana for medical purposes is legal in 29 states, including New York. Since 2014, thanks to…
Read MoreAn Empire State of Mind: Medical Marijuana in New York
Medical marijuana is gaining more popularity as an alternative to conventional medicine and a more natural option to treat various diseases and illnesses. Although there is still a lot more research to be conducted, many miraculous stories have surfaced, and this alternative medicine seems promising. It may also come as a surprise to know that…
Read MoreThe Most Medical Marijuana-friendly Countries in the World
In California, medical marijuana card holders are blessed when it comes to how the state views MMJ. Not only does the Golden State have some of the laxest medical marijuana laws in the country, but it is also only mere months away from legalizing the plant for MMJ card holders and recreational users alike. Although…
Read MoreWhat the New Bills in the House and Senate Mean for Medical Marijuana in Florida
In November 2016, Florida voters approved Amendment 2, which took effect in January 2017. The controversial amendment formed part of the Florida Marijuana Legalization Initiative and was designed to extend the rights of patients, allowing for more potent strains of medical marijuana in Florida to become available and to be used in the treatment of…
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