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House Concurrent Resolution 104 is a Bad Idea

Carl Olsen | January 20, 2018

On January 19, 2018, some Iowa legislators with good intentions filed House Concurrent Resolution 104 (HCR104), asking the federal government to reclassify marijuana. Although the intention is good, HCR104 is … House Concurrent Resolution 104 is a Bad Idea

Medical Professionals Practicing Law Without Licenses

Carl Olsen | December 23, 2017

Iowa has a new health crisis, medical professionals practicing law without licenses. In an effort to make cannabidiol as unhealthy and risky as possible, medical professionals in the Iowa House … Medical Professionals Practicing Law Without Licenses

Congressman Young Betrays Iowans

Carl Olsen | December 22, 2017

Today, I was told that U.S. Representative David Young is co-sponsoring federal legislation, H.R. 2920, that he has now been notified creates a direct, positive conflict with our state law. H.R. 2920 … Congressman Young Betrays Iowans

Chuck Grassley – a day late and a dollar short

Carl Olsen | December 21, 2017

Earlier this year, Iowa legalized the cultivation of marijuana for medical use, by a vote of 83-11 in the Iowa House and by a vote of 33-7 in the Iowa … Chuck Grassley – a day late and a dollar short

Conversation with David Young on H.R.2920

Carl Olsen | December 11, 2017

On Monday, December 11, 2017, I spoke with Congressman Young about H.R.2920 (CARERS Act of 2017).  Congressman Young is a co-sponsor of H.R.2920, and he was a co-sponsor of H.R.1538 … Conversation with David Young on H.R.2920

Iowa Code Chapter 124E Exempt from Federal Schedules

Carl Olsen | November 5, 2017

State law must address federal scheduling because of the phrase used in the federal statute as a pre-condition for placement in schedule 1 “currently accepted medical use in treatment in … Iowa Code Chapter 124E Exempt from Federal Schedules

Recognition of Extraordinary Work

Carl Olsen | October 14, 2017

Recognition of Extraordinary Work 641 Iowa Administrative Code 154 Rules 641—154.15(124E) to 641—154.65(124E) October 13, 2017 I would like to compliment the Iowa Department of Public Health for the extraordinarily … Recognition of Extraordinary Work

Comments on Proposed Rules

Carl Olsen | September 11, 2017

Comments on Proposed Amendments to 641 Iowa Administrative Code 154 Rules 641—154.15(124E) to 641—154.65(124E) September 15, 2017 The Medical Cannabidiol Act, 2017 Iowa Acts 451, Chapter 162 (H.F. 524), was … Comments on Proposed Rules

Comments on Proposed Rules

Carl Olsen | July 23, 2017

Comments on Proposed Amendments to 641 Iowa Administrative Code 154 “Medical Cannabidiol Act Registration Card Program” July 25, 2017 The Medical Cannabidiol Act, 2017 Iowa Acts 451, Chapter 162 (H.F. … Comments on Proposed Rules

Overlooking the Medical Boards

Carl Olsen | July 2, 2017

July 2, 2017 Jarad Klein Keota, Iowa Dear Rep. Klein, Thank you for your work in expanding the Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Act in 2017.  While Iowans for Medical Marijuana (Iowa … Overlooking the Medical Boards

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