Press Releases

Medical Cannabis Patient Advocates Applaud Passage of Historic Legislation

Paul Marini | September 14, 2015

Sacramento, CA- On September 11th, 2015 the California State Legislature passed a series of bills that would establish comprehensive regulation and licensing of medical cannabis.  Assembly Bills 243 and 266 as well as Senate Bill 643 were all approved and will...

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ASA to Work with Regulators to Ensure Highest Level of Industry Compliance

Paul Marini | September 02, 2015

Americans for Safe Access (ASA) has been selected to provide training for compliance inspectors operating under the authority of the Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission. The auditors are charged with ensuring members of the state’s new medical cannabis...

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ASA Statement on DOJ Memorandum Regarding Guidance on Effect of Rohrabacher-Farr Medical Cannabis Amendment

Paul Marini | August 05, 2015

Earlier today, press reports revealed a February 2015 memorandum from Department of Justice on the Rohrabacher-Farr Medical Cannabis Amendment’s impact on federal law enforcement actions related to the Controlled Substances Act. The memorandum argues that federal prosecutions against private citizens...

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New Campaign Aims to Deepen Public Knowledge about Medical Marijuana

Paul Marini | July 29, 2015

Washington,  DC-  This morning Americans for Safe Access (ASA) launched the Truth About Medical Marijuana educational website and accompanying event series. The Truth About Medical Marijuana will focus on emerging issues in the area of medical marijuana, including understanding the...

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Top Experts to Testify on Federal Restrictions Holding Back Medical Marijuana Research

Steph Sherer | July 21, 2015

Washington,  DC-  On Thursday, July 23rd Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is hosting a Congressional Briefing with Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) on federal barriers faced by researchers working to understand the medical uses of marijuana.   The briefing will provide expert...

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California Law Will End Discrimination Against Medical Cannabis Patients in the Organ Transplant Process

Paul Marini | July 06, 2015

Sacramento, CA - Today Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 258, the Medical Cannabis Organ Transplant Act.  AB 258 prohibits discrimination against medical cannabis patients in the organ transplant process, unless a doctor has determined that medical cannabis use is clinically significant...

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Drug Caucus Holds Hearing on Barriers to Cannabidiol Research

Paul Marini | June 24, 2015

Washington, DC - Earlier today, the Senate International Narcotics Control Caucus held a hearing on facilitating cannabidiol (CBD) research. CBD is found in cannabis and has shown great potential to treat intractable epilepsy and numerous other therapeutic benefits. According to...

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California State Senate Moves To End Discrimination Against Medical Cannabis Patients Seeking Organ Transplants

Paul Marini | June 22, 2015

Sacramento, CA - The California Senate approved AB 258, the Medical Cannabis Organ Transplant Act, earlier today by a margin of 33-1.  AB 258 prohibits discrimination against medical cannabis patients in the organ transplant process, unless a doctor has determined...

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Decision Removes Unnecessary Burdens On Legitimate Scientific Inquiry

Paul Marini | June 22, 2015

Washington, DC - Earlier today the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) announced they will lift the public health service (PHS) review on marijuana research projects not funded by the federal government. The PHS review process was established in...

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Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Mikulski Medical Marijuana Amendment to CJS

Paul Marini | June 11, 2015

Washington, DC-  Earlier today the United States Senate Appropriations Committee voted for the Mikulski medical cannabis (marijuana) amendment to the Commerce, Science, and Justice (CJS) Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2015 by a margin of 20-10.  Senator Barbara Mikulski ‘s...

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