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Is Weed Legal in Utah? Plus More FAQs About Utah Weed Laws & Utah Marijuana Legalization
Is Weed Legal in UT? While many forms of medical marijuana are legal in Utah, weed is not currently legalized in Utah for recreational use. In order to access medical marijuana dispensaries, you must first get a Utah medical marijuana card. Apply for yours today! Photo by RDNE Stock Project Cannabis legalization seems like an…
Read MoreUtah Medical Marijuana Qualifying Conditions
A Natural Alternative for UT Residents The state of Utah has provided a list of medical conditions that they consider to be qualifying for the use of medical marijuana. Below you can view the list of approved medical conditions provided by the Utah Department of Health to find out if you qualify for a Utah…
Read MoreCan You Get Medical Marijuana for Rheumatoid Arthritis in Utah?
About one in five Utah adults lives with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and some are considering a unique treatment option: medical marijuana. But can you actually get medical marijuana for rheumatoid arthritis in Utah? And does it work? The answers are a bit complicated.
Read MoreYour Complete Guide to Utah Medical Marijuana Laws
Utah legislators passed the Utah Medical Cannabis Act in December 2018, and while the measure offers numerous benefits for patients in the state, it also comes with a long list of laws and stipulations. Becoming a patient is the easy part: You just need a qualifying medical condition and a valid Utah ID. Get a…
Read MoreUtah Medical Marijuana Program May Get Last-Minute Changes
Utah’s new medical marijuana program isn’t yet in effect, but it has already undergone a number of significant changes—and more are on the way. A new bill is underway that’s expected to address a number of controversial aspects of the program, including the special packaging requirements and proposed patient caps.
Read MoreMedical Marijuana Support Is Growing Nationwide
Twenty-three years ago, California became the first state to implement a medical marijuana program. The move was controversial and became the subject of nationwide debate, but in the years since Prop 215 was passed, attitudes about cannabis use—and especially medicinal cannabis use—have become much more progressive. Today, 33 states allow medicinal and/or recreational use, and…
Read MoreUsing Medical Cannabis in Utah Without a Card – What You Need to Know
As the Utah Department of Health prepares to unveil its registry for the new statewide medical marijuana program, some patients are at a loss. The Utah Medical Cannabis Act (HB3001) went into effect on July 1st, 2019, but it looks like the health department won’t begin issuing cards until March 2020 at the earliest. So…
Read MoreUtah Prop 2 Qualifying Illnesses for Medical Marijuana
In 2018, Utah voters approved Proposition 2, with 52.75% of voters in favor. Shortly thereafter, the legislature took steps to amend the measure, ultimately replacing it with the Utah Medical Cannabis Act. Although advocates continue to fight the replacement measure in court and further changes may still be made, medical marijuana is now available to…
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