South Carolina May Legalize Medical Cannabis In 2019
A new poll from Benchmark Research shows a strong majority of South Carolinians support legalizing medical cannabis, The Herald reports. The new… Read More
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In this section, you will find the latest medical marijuana news throughout the world. For a list of medical studies related to cannabis and its effect on various conditions & disorders, click here.
California Grace Period for Unlicensed Cannabis Co-ops Expires Jan. 9
The period within which unlicensed medical co-operatives are allowed to operate in California is coming to an end on January… Read More
Political Spat Delays New Jersey Medical Cannabis Expansions
Delays continue in the roll-out of New Jersey’s medical cannabis program expansions, now thanks in part to conflict between Gov.… Read More
Israel Approves Cannabis Exports
The Knesset, Israel’s parliament, unanimously approved the export of medical cannabis products on Tuesday, The Washington Post reports. Israel is a… Read More
Thailand Parliament Approves Medical Cannabis
On Tuesday, Thailand’s parliament voted to legalize medical cannabis in the country, according to the BBC. Southeast Asia is known… Read More
Utah Receives 164 Applications for ‘Cannabis Czar’
Utah’s Department of Agriculture and Food has reportedly received 164 applications for the position of “cannabis czar,” who will head… Read More
Tilray Strikes Global Distribution Deal With Pharma Giant Sandoz
Tilray has entered a partnership with Sandoz Canada and extended an existing medical cannabis distribution deal to include the rest… Read More
New Jersey Doubles Number of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
New Jersey officials have announced six new dispensary licensees, effectively doubling the capacity of the state’s medical cannabis program, The… Read More
Gas Station, Cannabis Dispensary Hybrid Opens in Portland, Maine
A medical cannabis dispensary, convenience store, and gas station hybrid opened for business in Portland, Maine on Thursday, The Portland Press-Herald reports.… Read More
Ohio’s First Dispensary Approved for Operation
On Wednesday, Ohio regulators issued the state’s first certificate of operation for a medical cannabis dispensary, according to the The Cincinnati… Read More
New Zealand Expands Medical Cannabis; Adult-Use Referendum Expected
New Zealand lawmakers have passed a comprehensive medical cannabis law that will allow for immediate use by terminally ill patients,… Read More
Maryland Commission Votes to Ban Medical Cannabis Advertisements
Last Thursday, Maryland’s Medical Cannabis Commission voted unanimously to ban billboard, TV, radio, and most online advertising for cannabis in… Read More
Data Breach at Florida Dispensary Highlights Vulnerabilities
Last week, a Florida medical cannabis dispensary took their website offline after it was found that patient information was obtainable… Read More
Pennsylvania Establishes Process for Approving Cannabis Qualifying Conditions
The Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Advisory Board on Friday unanimously approved a new process for approving conditions recognized under the state’s… Read More
Utah Advocates Sue State Gov. Over Cannabis Replacement Bill
Two groups representing Utah patients are suing the state legislature over its replacement of a voter-backed medical cannabis initiative with… Read More
Utah Legislature Replaces Medical Cannabis Voter Initiative
The Utah state legislature voted to replace the voter-backed Proposition 2 with the Utah Medical Cannabis Act (UMCA) on Monday,… Read More
Ohio Cannabis Patient Registry Site Now Online
The online portal for registering as a medical cannabis patient in Ohio is now live and taking registrations, according to… Read More
Utah Lawmakers to Vote On Changing Voter-Backed Cannabis Measure
Utah lawmakers are expected to vote on Monday for several alterations to the state’s voter-approved medical cannabis initiative, the Associated… Read More
Iowa Launches Limited Medical Cannabis Industry
Medical cannabis products went on sale in Iowa over the weekend, marking the launch of the nation’s latest — albeit… Read More
Michigan Helps Dispensaries Fight Shortages, Approves Home Delivery
A looming cannabis shortage in Michigan has been averted after the Michigan Medical Marijuana Licensing Board introduced a measure to… Read More
South Korea Legalizes Medical Cannabis
South Korea became the first East Asian country to legalize medical cannabis following a pivotal vote this week by the… Read More
Ohio Court: Cannabis Licensing Racial Quota Is Unconstitutional
An Ohio court has ruled that the state’s “racial quota” for medical cannabis business licenses is unconstitutional, according to The… Read More
Cannabis Advocates Threaten Lawsuit in Utah for Church Meddling
The Utah cannabis advocacy group Together for Responsible Use and Cannabis Education (TRUCE) is threatening to sue lawmakers and the… Read More
Lawmakers Propose Three Bills Addressing Veterans and Medical Cannabis
Just days after Veterans Day, a bipartisan group of lawmakers announced three new bills aimed at studying and reforming the Department… Read More