Tag: Iowa Department of Public Health
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Cannabis Movement Ending Era Of Personalities
The cannabis world is structurally changing. It’s moving away from informal, personality-driven, relationship-based influence and toward: 1. compliance-heavy operations 2. institutional capital 3. audited finances 4. federal-facing regulatory posture 5. documentation, transparency, and risk controls That shift favors people and organizations that are: 1. procedurally clean 2. boring in a good way 3. compliance-literate 4.…
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FDA Says Iowa’s Medical Marijuana Law Doesn’t Risk Federal Funds For Academic Institutions
POLITICS FDA Says Iowa’s Medical Marijuana Law Doesn’t Risk Federal Funds For Academic Institutions https://www.marijuanamoment.net/fda-says-iowas-medical-marijuana-law-doesnt-risk-federal-funds-for-academic-institutions/
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How Kim Reynolds Bullied Iowa City Council Members Out of Decriminalizing Marijuana
Iowa city council members who wished to decriminalize marijuana tell Iowa cannabis activists Kim Reynolds threatened to take away city funds from the state if the city council pursues marijuana decriminalization. As of today Kim Reynolds is the most unpopular governor in the country. Republicans stifling debate on a winning political issue using threats to…
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DEA Brief in Iowaska Healing Church Iowa Lawsuit July 2025
Download the DEA brief at the above link. Case concerns an ayahuasca church demanding religious exemption to use ayahuasca in ceremony as their sacrament. Interesting brief.
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Senator John Thune: Federal Solution To State Medical Marijuana Laws In Hands Of State, Not Congress
Senator John Thune’s office had me come install a TV mount for them and while there I asked a question. I got a letter in response that wasn’t a form letter at all. Below is the recording I made of my phone call to the state Attorney Generals office. I am also contacting the governor…
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Felons Are No Longer Prevented From Using Legal Medical Cannabis In Iowa From Dispensaries
Follow WeedPress on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeedPressWordpress An Iowa medical cannabis patient cardholder was recently given wrong legal direction from her probation officer after her probation officer incorrectly told her she may not be able to have a medical cannabis card, or use high-THC vaporization pens from Iowa medical cannabis dispensaries, due to her status as a…
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Meeting Information for February 27, 2023 Medical Cannabidiol Board Meeting
2/26/2023 Meeting Information for February 27, 2023 Medical Cannabidiol Board Meeting Beginning at 9:00am on Monday, February 27, a Medical Cannabidiol Board meeting will be held virtually using the information below: Zoom Link (click link to join during scheduled time)Pass Code: 551395Dial-in: 253.205.0468Meeting ID: 813.1814.2476Pass Code: 551395 There will be no public comment period for this meeting. The agenda…
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Iowa’s Cannabis 2021 Annual Report, 2022 Board Meeting Schedule, New Board Members
2021 Annual Report, 2022 Board Meeting Schedule, New Board Members Linked below please find the 2021 Medical Cannabidiol Board Annual Report. It contains board and program activities in 2021, as well as program data from throughout the year: 2021 Medical Cannabidiol Board Annual Report Additionally, below is the 2022 meeting schedule for the Medical Cannabidiol…
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Full Video From Latest Iowa Medical Cannabis Board Meeting — Increase In Dispensaries, Concerns About Telemedicine, More
For more information on Iowa’s medical cannabis program and how to get yourself a patient registration card, visit the link at https://www.idph.iowa.gov/omc/Medical-Cannabidiol-Board and click the links to the left hand side of the page. Also, here’s a copy of the Board’s slideshow presentation, which has data on patient registration numbers and sales. Below is information…
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Iowa’s Medical Marijuana Program Sees 44% Increase In New Patients In Past 12 Months
Details here courtesy of Radio Iowa. Noteworthy: inhalable marijuana products accounts for 51% of Iowa marijuana industry sales.
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MedPharm Iowa dispensary receipt, version 2021 — 68% of Iowa Patients can’t afford these prices yet
The honest truth about Iowa’s marijuana prices for end user consumers is this: while comparable to other states, the black market is drastically cheaper. How much cheaper? You can buy four times as much marijuana if you do it illegally instead of using Iowa’s program. Here’s an example of a receipt from a recent purchase…
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This Email Provides A Solution To Federal Interference With South Dakota’s Medical Cannabis Laws
Dear South Dakota Department of Education, I did not find out about the proposed public comment period until May 15th of this year. I realize the deadline for submitting written comment was May 12th. I sincerely apologize that this email correspondence was made May 16th, 2021, four days past the deadline. I am unable to…
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Activist sues Governor Reynolds over delay in medical marijuana reform
The following article comes from KWWL.com, released the evening of 4/20 2021:
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Accredited Medical Cannabidiol CMEs Available for Iowa’s Healthcare Practitioners
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/bulletins/2c8e3bf Accredited Medical Cannabidiol CMEs Available for Iowa’s Healthcare Practitioners Having trouble viewing? View this as a webpage 3/22/2021 Accredited Medical Cannabidiol CMEs Available for Iowa’s Healthcare Practitioners This email is a notification of the availability of accredited CMEs on medical cannabidiol for Iowa’s healthcare practitioners. These courses introduce healthcare practitioners to the endocannabinoid system and its interaction…
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Agenda: September 4, 2020 Virtual Medical Cannabidiol Board Meeting
This email contains the agenda and additional information related to the September 4, 2020 Medical Cannabidiol Board Meeting Having trouble viewing? View this as a webpage 8/31/2020 Agenda: September 4, 2020 Virtual Medical Cannabidiol Board Meeting Beginning at 10:00am on Friday, September 4, 2020, the third Medical Cannabidiol Board meeting of 2020 will be held virtually using the…
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New Proposed Rules To Be Added To Iowa mCBD Program — Public Comments Accepted By August 4th
Below is the proposed new rules for the Iowa medical cannabis program. If you would like to make a comment concerning these rules, please submit comments to the Board of Health by July 1st. Any interested person may submit written comments concerning this proposed rule making. Written comments in response to this rule making must…
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Iowa Cannabis Advocate Files Petition for agency action concerning House File 2589 and Iowa Code Chapter 124E
THE LATEST: Iowa Cannabis Advocate Files Petition for agency action concerning House File 2589 and Iowa Code Chapter 124E This was expected, and, is very well written. The latest petition aims to prevent and correct seriously epic errors of law concerning federal funding (errors only a legislative body could be so stupid as to expect…
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Glowing Reviews For MedPharm Iowa Employees, Staff Angels [REVIEWS]
Iowans have been leaving some glowing feedback over the years for the staff and front-line healthcare workers at Iowa’s medical cannabis dispensaries. MedPharm has also been epicly and relentlessly killing it in the advocacy and educational realms! Here’s a truly insightful collection of some reviews from cannabis end users left here on MedPharm’s public Facebook…
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BREAKING: 2 Iowa Dispensaries PERMANENTLY CLOSE, Reducing Patient Access In The Most Restrictive Program In The Country Even More!
This just in today. Zero notice was given by Have A Heart — and I can’t really blame them. Kim Reynolds has thrown patients off a cliff. Seeing this inevitability, it appears this company decided to cut it’s losses and quit without any notice to stop any further financial loss. Iowa patients, already lacking…
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How To Get Your Iowa Cannabidiol Registration Card During The COVID-19 Virus Crisis
Much thanks to Joe Hooshook for the following information. Click here for the Iowa DOT list of numbers to make your necessary phone calls for getting your DOT issued medical cannabidiol registration card. Joe Hooshock 22 hrs The Iowa DOT is prioritizing the issuance of mCBD patient and caregiver cards, deeming it an essential service.…
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Iowa Employee Receives Warning Email From CEO: CBD Is Illegal And You Will Be Fired
“I’m here because my CEO, um, made it an announcement that CBD is illegal. And I was taking that, and I was healthy.” — Iowan Mike Nixon, Valentine’s day medical cannabidiol advisory board hearing public testimony This public testimony comes from Iowa Veteran Mike Nixon. You can read his full story here: [TRANSCRIPT] Iowa…
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Here’s The Head Of Iowa’s Medical Cannabidiol’s Program’s Impressive Educational Background And Expertise
This man’s resume is truly outstanding. Owen Parker is heading up the legalistic aspects of the medical cannabis program here in Iowa and taking care of all the hard work while paying attention to details. He’s also done a really good job of having patience with Iowans through this transition from arbitrary limitations on civil…
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The Legal Importance Of Understanding Between Legal CBD, And Illegal CBD
They’re the same molecule. One kind of CBD can get your kids reported to DHS, as internal emails to state employees showed last week. The other kind is specifically codified in Iowa law to not allow DHS interference — meaning legislators explicitly told DHS to not go after people if they have a medical cannabidiol…
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Huge News For Iowans Needing Marijuana Access: IDPH Now Has A Doctor’s List For You!
I won’t have the full details until I call myself, but as of this Monday, according to two dispensary workers, Iowans can call 515-725-2076 and ask for doctors in their area who are willing to sign them up for the marijuana program. Doctors aren’t legally liable to recommend marijuana, only to certify whether you have…
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Iowa Medical Marijuana Program Acceptance Letter Looks Like This. You Take It To The DOT To Get A Card. Some Patients Don’t Like That It’s Seemingly Tied To Driver License Databases.
This is what a letter from IDPH looks like courtesy of a member of Iowa Patients:
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LEGAL: Affirmative Defenses For Healthcare Practitioners From The IDPH Website
Affirmative Defenses for Health Care Practitioners Iowa Code chapter 124E.12 (1) – A health care practitioner, including any authorized agent or employee thereof, shall not be subject to prosecution for the unlawful certification, possession, or administration of marijuana under the laws of this state for activities arising directly out of or directly related to the certification…
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Tomorrow is the first day of legal marijuana. Here are the latest numbers from the Iowa Medical CBD program — how many patients registered as of 11-30-2018
Eric Winistorfer shared a link. New Member · Just now Numbers update: Talked with Mr Mayer at IDPD today and I asked him how applications have been approved since there are conflicting numbers being reported. Right now there are 663 active applicants (people with actual cards) with 350 waiting..meaning applications have been approved by IDPH…
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Four Simple Steps To Getting Your Medical Marijuana Card, With Links And Instructions, Found Here
Don’t over think this and ramble folks. Literally follow the directions. Y’all are too smart for your own good and asking deep legal questions but skipping the basics. Here’s the how to’s, and it’s simple, so keep it there :). Important side note: there have never been nor will there ever be any legal prescriptions…
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Notice of Intent to License Medical Cannabidiol Manufacturer — June 29th 2018 License Awarded to IOWA RELIEF LLC
Click to access Notice%20of%20Intent%20to%20License%20Medical%20Cannabidiol%20Manufacturers%20RFP%2058819009.pdf NOTICE OF INTENT TO LICENSE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) NO. 58819009 June 29, 2018 The Iowa Department of Public Health (Department), Office of Medical Cannabidiol, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa 50319, announces its intent to issue a Medical Cannabidiol Manufacturer license to the following applicant(s): Iowa Relief, LLC This…
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Iowa plans to award its second and last medical marijuana manufacturing license to Iowa Relief LLC
From The Globe Gazette at http://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/government/iowa-medical-marijuana-cannabis-weed-manufacturing-license-iowa-relief-llc-20180629 Iowa plans to award its second and last medical marijuana manufacturing license to Iowa Relief LLC, a Des Moines company. The Iowa Department of Public Health released no additional information Friday about the company or the location of the facility, saying state code does not allow that information to…
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Certified Debilitating Medical Conditions of Patients Approved for CBD Registration Card | Source: Iowa Department of Public Health Office of Medical Cannabidiol | May 1st, 2018
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MCAB Meeting Minutes January 19 2018 | Seven Registered Advocates Spoke Including MedPharm Iowa, Iowans for Safe Access, Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana, Iowa Board of Pharmacy
Follow WeedPress on Facebook for more Lucas State Office Building, 321 E. 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319- 0075 515-281-7689 www. idph.iowa.gov DEAF RELAY (Hearing or Speech Impaired) 711 or 1- 800-735-2942 DRAFT Notes Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Advisory Board January 19, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Iowa Laboratory Facility – DMACC…
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Medical Cannabidiol Advisory Board Hearing Scheduled For August and November — Dates and Location Plus How To Petition For Additional Illnesses (Without Having To Spend Time Suing For Equal Protection)
https://idph.iowa.gov/mcarcp/meetings 08/03/2018 – 08-03-2018 – Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Advisory Board Meeting – Iowa Laboratory Facility – 2240 DMACC Blvd., Ankeny, IA 11/02/2018 – 11-02-2018 – Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Advisory Board Meeting – Iowa Laboratory Facility – 2240 DMACC Blvd., Ankeny, IA Here’s the link to apply for a medical card: https://idph.iowa.gov/mcarcp/applications Here’s the link to…
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![Kemin Industries consultant on Lazer 103.3 and Channel 5 News says State of Iowa’s THC limitations increase cost to their program for patients, other issues | [VIDEO] [AUDIO]](https://weedpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/iowa-seal.png?w=418)
Kemin Industries consultant on Lazer 103.3 and Channel 5 News says State of Iowa’s THC limitations increase cost to their program for patients, other issues | [VIDEO] [AUDIO]
Video from We Are Iowa’s Jessica Flynn: http://w3.cdn.anvato.net/player/prod/v3/anvload.html?key=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 An even more informative interview was done on Lazer 103.3. Click this link to listen. Michael Libbie’s Radio Show ‘Insight on Business The News Hour’ did a good show as well. Click here to listen. These are very important discussions. Here’s some other media that has exploded…
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“The Governor supports medical cannabis, because that is the official position of his administration”
While Governor Branstad understandably opposes loosely regulated states like California, Branstad’s administration officially supports medical cannabis. If that confuses you, read on. Longtime cannabis activist Carl Olsen opines: George McMahon is one of two Iowans who legally use medical cannabis. George is pictured here outside of the Board hearing in Mason City, Iowa, as he…
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