Some doctors in Illinois are hesitant to provide referrals for medical marijuana as they hear news of the state medical licensing board and agencies investigating some of the physicians who do provide medical marijuana referrals. While doctors who participate in the practice of making medical marijuana referrals may be operating in compliance with state law, there is always potential for abuse. With the medical marijuana law, the Medical Cannabis Pilot Program, in Illinois being relatively new, it is likely there are physicians who do not understand all the requirements and duties under the law. The doctors under investigation could receive a written reprimand or more discipline including the suspension and revocation of medical licenses and privileges.
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Lawsuit over medical marijuana cultivation in Kankakee
Alleged delays and errors in the implementation of the medical marijuana pilot program in Illinois led to a recent lawsuit regarding the requirements for establishing cultivation centers and dispensaries. Under the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act, January 1, 2014, there are 22 districts and no more than one license may be issued […]
Read more...Caution: “Medical cannabis clinics” are not yet authorized to open shop, complaint issued.
We reported in March of this year that Illinois approved a pilot program for medical marijuana. In our article, The business of medical marijuana in Illinois: stay tuned, attorney, Michael V. Favia stated in response to the new law, “I think this is a fast moving business opportunity with huge potential for those who can get […]
Read more...Illinois Medical Cannabis Pilot Program: Implementation Update #3
Cultivation centers, dispensaries, patients and caregivers, and taxes are the subjects of a recent update announced by the State of Illinois as it begins the formal rulemaking process for the implementation of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act. Involved in the process of rulemaking are the three main agencies involved: The Illinois […]
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