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Is medicinal cannabis exempt from federal drug law?

Carl Olsen | July 21, 2019

Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Board — August 2, 2019 Is medical cannabidiol exempt from federal drug law? I found an article that helps to illustrate my solution (emphasis added). Yes, States … Is medicinal cannabis exempt from federal drug law?

Last Minute Back Door Dealing Dooms HF 732 (Medical Cannabidiol)

Carl Olsen | June 30, 2019

I’m sure you’ve heard it said, “Laws are Like Sausages.  Better Not to See Them Being Made.” 2014 Medical Cannabidiol Act Iowa Poll: 59% back legalizing medical marijuana, Tony Leys, … Last Minute Back Door Dealing Dooms HF 732 (Medical Cannabidiol)

Chapter 124E is Poorly Written

Carl Olsen | April 7, 2019

Recently, Captain Marti Reilly of the Sioux City Police Department, a seasoned-law officer with years of experience investigating drug crimes said: “Marijuana is an interesting drug, in the fact that … Chapter 124E is Poorly Written

Restrictive Senate Amendment to House Medical Cannabidiol Bill

Carl Olsen | April 5, 2019

After months of saying the 3% THC cap would never be lifted unless the Medical Cannabidiol Advisory Board recommended lifting it, the Iowa House mysteriously decided to lift the 3% … Restrictive Senate Amendment to House Medical Cannabidiol Bill

What really happened last week with the medical cannabidiol bill?

Carl Olsen | March 31, 2019

On Saturday, March 30, the Des Moines Register reported that a member of the Medical Cannabidiol Advisory Committee resigned over comments made on the floor of the House during debate … What really happened last week with the medical cannabidiol bill?

House File 732 (Medical Cannabidiol)

Carl Olsen | March 26, 2019

House File 732 is on the Daily House Debate Calendar for Tuesday, March 26, 2019. The following statement of consistency with federal law is included in Senate Medical Cannabidiol bill, … House File 732 (Medical Cannabidiol)

Proposed Amendment to HSB 244

Carl Olsen | March 7, 2019

The following amendment became part of SF 501 on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, by a vote of 14 – 1 in the Iowa Senate Judiciary Committee. Please add the same … Proposed Amendment to HSB 244

Proposed Amendment to SF 256

Carl Olsen | March 2, 2019

A senator sent me a copy of a proposed amendment we would like added to SF 256 currently pending in the Iowa Senate Judiciary Committee. We would greatly appreciate your … Proposed Amendment to SF 256

Standing to Petition the DEA

Carl Olsen | February 22, 2019

On January 28, a local attorney and I petitioned the DEA to grant an exemption to federal regulations for the Iowa Medical Cannabidiol program, Iowa Code Chapter 124E (2019), similar … Standing to Petition the DEA

Proposed State Legislation for 2019

Carl Olsen | January 20, 2019

Add the following section to Iowa Code §124E.12: New Section 10 10.   Notwithstanding federal administrative regulations, 21 C.F.R. §1308.11 Schedule I, (23) Marihuana, (31) Tetrahydrocannabinols, and (58) Marihuana Extract, Administration … Proposed State Legislation for 2019

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