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Last update: 5 hours agoMedical Policy Shock in Georgia: Gov. Brian Kemp signed the “Putting Georgia’s Patients First Act,” expanding medical cannabis access, adding new qualifying conditions (including lupus and autism), and replacing the old 5% THC cap with a milligram-based system; THC gummies are now allowed and vaping is permitted for patients (smoking still banned), with rules due by Jan. 1, 2027. Regulators Under Pressure: In Massachusetts, GraniteLeaf’s Matt Simon highlights NH’s medical cannabis maze, while New Hampshire’s GraniteLeaf/CCC coverage underscores how access and oversight keep colliding. Safety and Backlash: A UK court jailed a 19-year-old e-bike rider for six years nine months after a cannabis-limit crash killed an 86-year-old great-grandmother on a zebra crossing. Market Reality Check: Michigan’s April sales rose to about $276M, but analysts warn the “Walmart of weed” price war is squeezing margins. Science Watch: A UC Riverside study links cannabis oil to metabolic benefits in obesity/diabetes models, while Stanford experts warn older adults face rising risks as today’s products get stronger.
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