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Chapter 4.5. Division of Workers' Compensation
Subchapter 1. Administrative Director--Administrative Rules
Article 5.5.2. Medical treatment utilization schedule
Subchapter 1. Administrative Director--Administrative Rules
Article 5.5.2. Medical treatment utilization schedule
§ 9792.24.8. Cannabis Guideline.
(a) The Administrative Director adopts and incorporates by reference the Cannabis Guideline (ACOEM January 28, 2025) into the MTUS from the ACOEM Practice Guidelines for the treatment of pain (e.g. spine pain, chronic radicular pain, osteoarthritis). Guidance for treatment of pain disorders not specifically addressed in this guideline are contained in the Clinical Topics guidelines and/or Opioid Guideline.
Credits
Note: Authority cited: Sections 133, 4603.5, 5307.3 and 5307.27, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 77.5, 4600, 4604.5 and 5307.27, Labor Code.
History
1. New section filed 5-20-2025; operative 6-1-2025. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Labor Code section 5307.27(a) (Register 2025, No. 21).
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