As most readers of this blog are aware, marijuana is now legal in some form in half of the states, including Pennsylvania. Although legal in half of the states, marijuana related businesses remain subject to federal prosecution under the Controlled Substance Act (“CSA”) because it remains listed as a Schedule I drug. Until the DEA … Continue reading The Department Of Justice’s Policy On Marijuana And Its Affects On Financing For Marijuana Related Businesses
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Say What?!?! ATF Re-Opens Comment Period for ATF-4473
In an extremely unusual turn of event, yesterday, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ("ATF") re-opened its comment period relative to its proposed changes to the ATF-4473 form, to provide an additional 30 days for comments. Our readers probably remember our April blog entitled ATF Soliciting Comments on Proposed Revisions to the Firearms … Continue reading Say What?!?! ATF Re-Opens Comment Period for ATF-4473
Pennsylvania’s Department of Health sets up a Physician’s Work Group to aid in the implementation of the Medical Marijuana Program.
On Tuesday, July 19, 2016, the Pennsylvania Department of Health took another step forward in the implementation of the state’s Medical Marijuana Act by establishing a Physician’s Work Group. Pennsylvania Secretary of Health, Dr. Karen Murphy, in an announcement from the DOH, said, "We have started working closely with physician groups to disseminate important information, … Continue reading Pennsylvania’s Department of Health sets up a Physician’s Work Group to aid in the implementation of the Medical Marijuana Program.
Bi-partisan support for marijuana.
On July 9, 2016, the Democratic Party endorsed as part of its official platform a "reasoned pathway to future legalization" of marijuana and called for the drug to be downgraded in the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”). On Saturday afternoon, the democratic platform committee introduce an amendment that would have removed Marijuana from the CSA entirely. … Continue reading Bi-partisan support for marijuana.
PA’s Safe Harbor Letter for medical marijuana
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has published temporary regulations 28 PA. Code Ch. 1131 et seq. relating to “Safe Harbor Letter”. The temporary regulations are published by the DOH under Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act (the “MMA”) see 35 P.S. §§10231.101-10231-2110. The temporary regulations pertain to section 2106 of the MMA (35 P.S. §§10231.2106), which … Continue reading PA’s Safe Harbor Letter for medical marijuana
Medical Marijuana, a viable alternative to opioid painkillers.
Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act allows patients who are afflicted with one of 17 serious medical conditions to be certified to use medical marijuana. Included as a separate and distinct medical condition in the enumerated 17 serious medical conditions is “severe chronic or intractable pain.” Severe pain is also a symptom which is common in many … Continue reading Medical Marijuana, a viable alternative to opioid painkillers.
Ohio becomes the 25th State to legalize medical marijuana.
On June 8, 2016, the State of Ohio became the 25th state to legalize medical marijuana when Governor John Kasich signed a bill legalizing medical marijuana in Ohio. The bill will take effect in 90 days. Much like Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana law, the law will not be fully operational for about two years. During that … Continue reading Ohio becomes the 25th State to legalize medical marijuana.
Will Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act get Doc Blocked?
Under Pennsylvania’s newly enacted Medical Marijuana Act, there are 17 Serious Medical Conditions for which a patient may be prescribed medical marijuana. For a patient to be allowed to use medical marijuana, that patient must be issued an identification card under Section 501 of the Act. The Department of Health (“DOH”) may issue an identification … Continue reading Will Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act get Doc Blocked?
Medical Marijuana – Not in my backyard?
When Governor Wolf signed Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana bill into law on April 17, 2016, it opened the door to an industry that will greatly impact all levels of state and local regulation, including local zoning ordinances. Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Law allows a maximum of 25 growers/processors and a maximum of 150 dispensaries. Local and municipal … Continue reading Medical Marijuana – Not in my backyard?
Pennsylvania 24th State to legalize Marijuana
On April 17, 2016, Governor Tom Wolf signed into law Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act making Pennsylvania the 24th state to enact a program for the growing and dispensing medical marijuana (“MM”). Certified patients with one of 17 listed Qualified Medical Conditions will soon have access to MM. The law will go into effect in thirty … Continue reading Pennsylvania 24th State to legalize Marijuana
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