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Federal vs. State Approaches to Cannabis: Recent DEA Data Shows Increase In Enforcement While States Move Toward Decriminalization and Legalization

The Blunt Truth

JULY 18, 2022

Indeed, the DEA reports that it is “aggressively striving to halt the spread of cannabis cultivation in the United States,” including through its Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program (DCE/SP), which began funding eradication programs in 1979 and has approximately 126 state and local law enforcement agency participants.

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What is the Difference Between a Cannabis Recommendation and Cannabis Prescription

United Patients Group

APRIL 3, 2023

Introduction A cannabis ‘prescription’ is written by a doctor to be dispensed at a pharmacy (i.e. A recommendation from a physician is simply permission (‘recommendation’) for the patient to use cannabis, which can be obtained in any state where medical marijuana is legal.

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Ketamine Is Removed from California Decrim Bill

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2021

The California legislation that would decriminalize some psychedelic substances under state law, Senate Bill 519, was approved in a 5-3 vote by the State Assembly’s Public Safety Committee in a June 29th hearing. Lucid News reports that the compound has been removed from the bill as it has been portrayed as a date rape drug.

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FDA CBD Regulations Are On the Way (Sorta)

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 3, 2023

A little CBD history. Until recently, CBD resided in a legal penumbra where hemp was still scheduled on the federal Controlled Substances Act and could not be cultivated without a permit from the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”). The future of FDA CBD regulations.

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American Bar Association Urges Congress To Let States Set Their Own Marijuana Policies

SMPL

AUGUST 14, 2019

The American Bar Association (ABA) adopted a resolution on Monday that calls on Congress to allow states to set their own marijuana policies and recommends rescheduling or descheduling cannabis under federal law.

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How to Talk To Your Doctor About Becoming a Legal Medical Cannabis Patient

MedicalJane

JUNE 29, 2018

At the time of this article’s publishing, thirty states and the District of Columbia have enacted legislation permitting use of medical cannabis. Of those, nine states and DC have went a step further and legalized marijuana for all adults 21 and over. Do you qualify for medical cannabis?

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Meet THC-O, a hemp-derived compound three times stronger than THC

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 19, 2021

In recent months, a synthetic compound derived from hemp called THC-O acetate—often referred to simply as THC-O (pronounced “THC oh”)—has quickly gained popularity among Americans who don’t have access to legal cannabis. . THC-O products are increasingly popular in states where consumers don’t have access to legal cannabis.

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BREAKING: USDA Releases Hemp Rules

Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2019

THC is deemed a “non-compliant cannabis plant” and a state or Tribal plan must cover the destruction of such material. Non-compliant cannabis plants must also be reported to USDA, along with other information on hemp producers and production generally. Hemp producers may not harvest before samples are taken.

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World Wide Weed: Risks and Best Practices for Advertising State Legal Cannabis on the Internet

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 1, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. The website Weedmaps bills itself as “a community where businesses and consumers can search and discover cannabis products, become educated on all things cannabis, review cannabis businesses and connect with other like-minded users,” but is more succinctly described as Yelp for pot.

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CBD Oracle Lab Study Shows Some Delta-8 Products Are 7700% Over the Legal Delta-9 THC Limit

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Delta-8 THC is making big waves in the cannabis industry at the minute, but with warnings from the FDA and CDC , not to mention harrowing accounts from users , it’s clear there’s more going on with the novel cannabinoid than meets the eye. And that was just the beginning. But it can’t really be as bad as it sounds, can it?

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Federal Legalization – Then What?

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 24, 2019

CPA’s “ PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. – It is fascinating to step back and observe how the mindset of many in the cannabis industry seems to work. 280E is effectively repealed and cannabis businesses are no longer subject to the broad disallowance of expenses. Federal Legalization – Then What?

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Guest Post: Is CBD Legal? Federal & State Laws [2019]

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 21, 2019

New laws and bills are constantly being passed that create a great deal of confusion in the cannabis world. Is CBD legal in all 50 states? In this article I’m going to update you on the legal status of CBD , and only CBD, in the United States. Surely, you’ve heard of the world-famous cannabis plant. What is CBD?

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Law Enforcement Seizes $1.2 Billion of Cannabis in Southern California

SpeedWeed

JULY 16, 2021

More than 400 law enforcement personnel from city, county, state and federal agencies seized $1.2 billion of illegal cannabis harvests and plants in Southern California during a 10-day eradication operation resulting in 131 arrests last month. Cannabis Business Times. Your days are over and we’re coming for you.”.

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California Stakeholders Weigh in on Legislature’s $100-Million Cannabis Plan

SpeedWeed

JULY 16, 2021

More than 400 law enforcement personnel from city, county, state and federal agencies seized $1.2 billion of illegal cannabis harvests and plants in Southern California during a 10-day eradication operation resulting in 131 arrests last month. Cannabis Business Times. Your days are over and we’re coming for you.”.

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Missouri Governor Vetoes Legislation Containing Tax Relief for Medical Cannabis Businesses

SpeedWeed

JULY 13, 2021

More than 400 law enforcement personnel from city, county, state and federal agencies seized $1.2 billion of illegal cannabis harvests and plants in Southern California during a 10-day eradication operation resulting in 131 arrests last month. Cannabis Business Times. Your days are over and we’re coming for you.”.

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Pending Legislation in Tennessee Would Place Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization on State’s 2022 Ballot

SpeedWeed

JULY 14, 2021

More than 400 law enforcement personnel from city, county, state and federal agencies seized $1.2 billion of illegal cannabis harvests and plants in Southern California during a 10-day eradication operation resulting in 131 arrests last month. Cannabis Business Times. Your days are over and we’re coming for you.”.

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Leak Detection Sensors Prevent Water Damage in Businesses, Facilities and Homes

SpeedWeed

JULY 12, 2021

More than 400 law enforcement personnel from city, county, state and federal agencies seized $1.2 billion of illegal cannabis harvests and plants in Southern California during a 10-day eradication operation resulting in 131 arrests last month. Cannabis Business Times. Your days are over and we’re coming for you.”.

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Buzzes & Bummers: 2018 Was a Wild Ride in the World of Cannabis

SpeedWeed

DECEMBER 28, 2018

It took a whole lot of rolling (joints) and scrolling (old news feeds) to complete a thorough review of the most important, inspiring and infuriating stories about cannabis from the past year—and no doubt I still missed a few along the way. Celebrate Buzzes With Cannabis Near You. The Top 10 Cannabis Stories of 2018.

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Lighting Up Florida Medical Marijuana People: Rear Battalion, Part 9

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Through late July, the 2019 Cannabis Crusade saw daily cannabis-related news and a literal state of medical marijuana commotion. What does it mean for Florida’s system, or for other states? If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation.

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Schumer Introduces Legislation “Cannabis Administration & Opportunity Act” … Everybody Has An Opinion

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2021

The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act and comes in at a hefty 163PP. This is big: Today @SenBooker @SenSchumer and I are releasing our draft legislation to end the federal prohibition of cannabis. Senate Leadership Releases Draft Legislation to Make Cannabis Federally Legal. First here’s the story.

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Federal vs. State Approaches to Cannabis: Recent DEA Data Shows Increase In Enforcement While States Move Toward Decriminalization and Legalization

What is the Difference Between a Cannabis Recommendation and Cannabis Prescription

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Ketamine Is Removed from California Decrim Bill

FDA CBD Regulations Are On the Way (Sorta)

American Bar Association Urges Congress To Let States Set Their Own Marijuana Policies

How to Talk To Your Doctor About Becoming a Legal Medical Cannabis Patient

Meet THC-O, a hemp-derived compound three times stronger than THC

BREAKING: USDA Releases Hemp Rules

World Wide Weed: Risks and Best Practices for Advertising State Legal Cannabis on the Internet

CBD Oracle Lab Study Shows Some Delta-8 Products Are 7700% Over the Legal Delta-9 THC Limit

Federal Legalization – Then What?

Guest Post: Is CBD Legal? Federal & State Laws [2019]

Law Enforcement Seizes $1.2 Billion of Cannabis in Southern California

California Stakeholders Weigh in on Legislature’s $100-Million Cannabis Plan

Missouri Governor Vetoes Legislation Containing Tax Relief for Medical Cannabis Businesses

Pending Legislation in Tennessee Would Place Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization on State’s 2022 Ballot

Leak Detection Sensors Prevent Water Damage in Businesses, Facilities and Homes

Buzzes & Bummers: 2018 Was a Wild Ride in the World of Cannabis

Lighting Up Florida Medical Marijuana People: Rear Battalion, Part 9

Schumer Introduces Legislation “Cannabis Administration & Opportunity Act” … Everybody Has An Opinion

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