Posts Tagged ‘new york mmj card’
Will 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 MoreGetting Your New York Medical Marijuana Card
New York’s Health Commissioner Howard Zucker recently announced that chronic pain has been added to the list of medical conditions that qualify a patient for medical cannabis use in the state. This change in the law opens the door to many thousands of potential MMJ patients who may want to treat their chronic pain conditions…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Medical Cannabis in New York
New York joined the medical cannabis revolution Jan. 6, 2017, albeit quite tentatively. Its program is limited by very strict rules and regulations, with tight restrictions in every direction. Even in its tightly bound state, New York’s new MMJ program is, of course, better than nothing. The list of medical conditions that qualify a patient…
Read MoreHow to Get Your New York MMJ Card: 3 Easy Steps
In July 2014, New York became the 23rd state in the U.S. to legalize medical marijuana, following a ‘lengthy and emotional’ debate in the Senate. It ultimately saw the Compassionate Care Act bill being supported by a 49-10 Senate vote. Governor Andrew Cuomo, who has made no secret of his staunch anti-marijuana stance in the…
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