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'''Families find hope high in the Rocky Mountain'''
In the summer of 2013, CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta released a documentary about medical marijuana called Weed, featuring a CBD-rich cannabis oil that could save lives. The oil successfully treated seizures caused by intractable epilepsy, which sometimes occur hundreds of times per day. Soon, more than a hundred families flocked to Colorado, most with a child suffering from similar seizures. They called themselves “medical refugees,” and Colorado’s medical cannabis was their last hope.
If you or someone you know would like to become a registered medical marijuana patient in Colorado, please visit the Department of Public Health and Environment’s website for a list of frequently asked questions, application information, and materials.
===='''Legislative history and background===='''
Compassion center open as ==District of June 26, 2015Columbia== https://www.mpp.org/states/district-of-columbia/ ===Medical Marijuana=== '''Medical marijuana program taking root'''
Almost four years after the state’s The District’s medical marijuana act was signed into law, Delaware’s first compassion center program has finally opened! First State Compassion opened to qualified patients on June 26, 2015gone through quite a bit of compassionate change as of late. UnfortunatelyLast fall, it is limited the program was amended to cultivating 150 plants — far too few allow physicians to meet patients’ needsrecommend medical marijuana for any condition they think will benefit from its use. MPP submitted comments urging Since then, hundreds of additional patients from around the department city have been granted legal and safe access to revise medical marijuana. Additionally, council and the regulations Department of Health continue to work collaboratively with advocates and providers to ensure that a workable program. While the department refused more consistent and varied supply of medical marijuana products are available to lift the cap now, there is a possibility of doing so later if and when the current regulations prove too limitedpatients in need.
The Department of Health continues If you have a debilitating condition and would like to accept applications for know more about medical marijuana ID cardsin the District, which will be required for patients seeking talk to obtain their medicine from a compassion center. If you are interested in obtaining your medical marijuana ID card, please doctor and visit the District Department of Health’s medical marijuana program’s program website or call them at (302) 744-4749 to receive application forms. If you have further questions about You can also contact any of the medical marijuana programfive dispensaries operating in D.C.: Metropolitan Wellness Center at Eastern Market, Capital City Care on North Capitol Street, and Takoma Wellness Center in Takoma Park, Herbal Alternatives on Rhode Island Avenue NW, please see our summary of the lawand National Holistic Healing Center in DuPont Circle.
'''Medical marijuana program taking root'''
The District’s medical marijuana program has gone through quite a bit of compassionate change as of late. Last fall, the program was amended to allow physicians to recommend medical marijuana for any condition they think will benefit from its use. Since then, hundreds of additional patients from around the city have been granted legal and safe access to medical marijuana. Additionally, council and the Department of Health continue to work collaboratively with advocates and providers to ensure that a more consistent and varied supply of medical marijuana products are available to patients in need.
If you have a debilitating condition and would like to know more about medical marijuana in the District, talk to your doctor and visit the District Department of Health’s medical marijuana program website. You can also contact any of the five dispensaries operating in D.C.: Metropolitan Wellness Center at Eastern Market, Capital City Care on North Capitol Street, and Takoma Wellness Center in Takoma Park, Herbal Alternatives on Rhode Island Avenue NW, and National Holistic Healing Center in DuPont Circle.
Marijuana Policy in the US (view source)
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*https://www.mpp.org/federal/marijuana-policy-reform-in-the-114th-congress/
=Marijuana Policy by State==
== Alabama ==
In addition to wasting law enforcement time on victimless marijuana offenses, marijuana enforcement has been extremely unequal in Arkansas. African Americans in Arkansas are over three times more likely to be arrested for possession of marijuana compared with whites, although both black and white populations consume marijuana at similar rates. To learn more about how the war on marijuana can be used to discriminate against African Americans in the U.S. and in Arkansas, check out the ACLU’s recent report.
===Medical marijuana(not passed)===
In November 2012, 48.56% of Arkansas voters voted for a medical marijuana measure. While this fell just shy of the votes needed to finally protect seriously ill patients from arrest, it did show substantial support for protecting patients. In all likelihood, support has grown as awareness has risen about marijuana’s medical benefits, including after Dr. Sanjay Gupta from CNN became supportive and profiled several patients. One patient was a young girl whose catastrophic seizures were effectively treated by a strain of marijuana that she did not smoke and that had very low THC.
Last update: October 19, 2015
===Medical Marijuana===
On October 9, Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law three pieces of legislation that will together regulate businesses serving medical marijuana patients in the largest program in the nation. These new laws mark a major shift in policy for California. Despite the fact that the state was the first to provide seriously ill patients access to medical marijuana, it fell behind when it came to regulating businesses, which left cultivators, processors, and dispensaries open to law enforcement interference.
The medical marijuana regulatory bills were considered against the backdrop of a planned November 2016 voter initiative that would legalize and regulate marijuana like alcohol in California. Several organizations, including MPP, are working to pass a measure similar to the one approved by voters in Colorado in 2012. If you haven’t done so already, please sign up for our email alerts to stay current on latest events!
===Recreational Marijuana (not passed)===
'''The current legal status of marijuana in California'''
https://www.mpp.org/states/colorado/
===Medical Marijuana===
'''Families find hope high in the Rocky Mountain'''
In the summer of 2013, CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta released a documentary about medical marijuana called Weed, featuring a CBD-rich cannabis oil that could save lives. The oil successfully treated seizures caused by intractable epilepsy, which sometimes occur hundreds of times per day. Soon, more than a hundred families flocked to Colorado, most with a child suffering from similar seizures. They called themselves “medical refugees,” and Colorado’s medical cannabis was their last hope.
If you or someone you know would like to become a registered medical marijuana patient in Colorado, please visit the Department of Public Health and Environment’s website for a list of frequently asked questions, application information, and materials.
===Recreational Marijuana===
If you have not already done so, please sign-up for our free and state-specific email alerts so you don’t miss your opportunity to advocate for sensible marijuana policy in the Centennial State.
'''State and city officials addressing social consumption'''
Last update: October 4, 2015
===Medical marijuana(not passed)===
On June 1, 2012, Connecticut enacted a medical marijuana program that protects patients from arrest and prosecution if they have a valid registration card. The state Department of Consumer Protection oversees the program. A patient may obtain up to 2.5 ounces every month from a licensed dispensary, but home cultivation is prohibited. Unfortunately, the program does not currently allow for minors to access medical marijuana. Connecticut is one of the only states that prohibits seriously ill minors from having legal access to the state medical marijuana program. To learn more about the specifics of the Connecticut medical marijuana program, visit our state-by-state report.
The Department of Consumer Protections also decided to add up to three additional dispensaries. The new dispensaries will likely be located in New Haven and Fairfield counties, where roughly 50% of the state’s patients live. The state received 19 applications for dispensary licenses. The department said it expects to make selections in early 2016, and the dispensaries could be open by June.
===Decriminalization and prohibitionRecreational Marijuana (not passed)===
'''Legislative history and background'''
https://www.mpp.org/states/delaware/
===Medical Marijuana===
Compassion center open as of June 26, 2015
Almost four years after the state’s medical marijuana act was signed into law, Delaware’s first compassion center has finally opened! First State Compassion opened to qualified patients on June 26, 2015. Unfortunately, it is limited to cultivating 150 plants — far too few to meet patients’ needs. MPP submitted comments urging the department to revise the regulations to ensure a workable program. While the department refused to lift the cap now, there is a possibility of doing so later if and when the current regulations prove too limited.
The Department of Health continues to accept applications for medical marijuana ID cards, which will be required for patients seeking to obtain their medicine from a compassion center. If you are interested in obtaining your medical marijuana ID card, please visit the medical marijuana program’s website or call them at (302) 744-4749 to receive application forms. If you have further questions about the medical marijuana program, please see our summary of the law.
===Recreational Marijuana (decriminalized)===
'''Delaware decriminalizes marijuana'''
Many thanks to each of you who raised your voices or made a donation to help stop the cruel criminalization of marijuana consumers.
==District of Columbia=Recreational Marijuana (congressional issue)=== https://www.mpp.org/states/district-of-columbia/
Marijuana legal for adults to possess, use; Congress prevents D.C. Council from regulating it
Councilmember David Grosso has introduced legislation to create the regulatory framework necessary for a responsible marijuana industry. The Marijuana Legalization and Regulation Act of 2015 — B21-23 — would allow the city to register and regulate marijuana cultivators, product manufacturers, retail stores, and testing labs and to impose taxes on the sale of marijuana to adults 21 and older.Please let your councilmembers know you want the District to treat marijuana like alcohol.
'''Individuals under 21'''
==Florida==
===Medical marijuana (not passed)===
https://www.mpp.org/states/florida/
https://www.mpp.org/states/georgia/
===Medical marijuana (not passed)===
Georgia’s low-THC oil medical cannabis law moves forward
https://www.mpp.org/states/hawaii/
===Medical marijuana===
Medical marijuana dispensaries to open in Hawaii; session in recess until 2016
SB 1291 strengthens existing civil protections for medical marijuana patients and adds new protections that prevent landlords, schools, and courts from discriminating against medical marijuana patients.
===Recreational marijuana (pending)===
'''Decriminalization and prohibition'''
https://www.mpp.org/states/idaho/
===Medical marijuana (not passed)===
A missed chance to inch toward compassionate marijuana policy
https://www.mpp.org/states/illinois/
===Medical marijuana===
http://www.illinois.gov/gov/mcpp/Pages/default.aspx
