Jason Laine

Decline in Pediatric ER Visits Linked to New Virginia Cannabis Law 0
- CANNABIS OIL
- May 19, 2024
RICHMOND, VA — Recent data indicates a significant decrease in the number of pediatric emergency room visits due to cannabis exposure following the enactment of a new Virginia law. The legislation, aimed at tightening regulations around cannabis products, appears to be yielding positive results in protecting children from accidental ingestion and related health issues. A
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Kentucky Prepares for Medical Marijuana with Local Regulation Plans 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- May 13, 2024
As Kentucky moves toward the legalization of medical marijuana in 2025, cities in Kenton County are proactively determining their local regulations. The initiative follows the statewide change in policy which allows medical marijuana to provide relief for various medical conditions. City officials are now tasked with deciding whether to permit dispensaries within their jurisdictions and
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Georgia Braces for Eased Marijuana Restrictions 0
- CANNABIS OIL
- May 9, 2024
Georgia is poised at the threshold of a historic policy shift as the Biden Administration considers reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance. This move, which would significantly lessen federal restrictions on marijuana, marks a potential turning point in its classification— a status unchanged for over five decades. The reclassification
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North Carolina Eyes Compromise on Medical Marijuana Legislation 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- May 6, 2024
In a strategic move, North Carolina legislators are considering merging the medical marijuana bill with a measure regulating hemp-derived cannabinoids like CBD. Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger highlighted ongoing bicameral discussions aimed at advancing Senator Bill Rabon’s medical marijuana legislation alongside hemp regulatory proposals. This innovative approach, intended for this legislative session, seeks to
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