On March 5, 2021, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (the “Department”) proposed permanent regulations relating to medical marijuana, replacing the current temporary regulations at 28 Pa. Code Part IX. The
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Effect of the Sessions Memorandum on State Medical Marijuana Programs
Earlier this month, Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a Memorandum rescinding the Obama Administration’s “hands off” policy with respect to the prosecution of licensed cannabis distribution in states where medical…
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Pennsylvania Begins Physician Registration for Medical Marijuana
As first reported on our sister blog, “In the Weeds” (post accessible here), on July 26, 2017, the Pennsylvania Department of Health opened its Medical Marijuana Practitioner Registry. Physicians…
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Pennsylvania Department of Health Issues Final Physician Regulations for Medical Marijuana
As previously reported on our Physician Law Blog (see our post here), the Pennsylvania Department of Health issued draft “temporary” regulations regarding physician registration and certification of medical marijuana…
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Pennsylvania Department of Health Issues New Physician Regulations for Medical Marijuana
As first posted on our sister blog, “In The Weeds” (Fox Rothschild’s Cannabis Law Blog), the Pennsylvania Department of Health issued its long-awaited proposed temporary regulations regarding physicians…
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Regulatory changes allow patients greater access to medical marijuana in New York state
The New York State Department of Health recently announced two regulatory enhancements to improve patient access to medical marijuana.
On March 22, 2017, chronic pain was added as a…
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Physician Investment in Grower-Processors and Dispensaries of Medical Marijuana in Pennsylvania
Until March 20, 2017, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (the “DOH”) will be accepting applications from companies seeking permits as Grower/Processors and/or Dispensaries of medical marijuana in Pennsylvania. Among other…
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