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The DEA Just Got Scolded Over Its Marijuana Eradication Program

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The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) got a slap on the wrist from a federal watchdog agency over its management of a multi-million dollar marijuana eradication program. But due to inadequate record keeping, the DEA doesn’t really know if that money is serving its purpose. each year to help them get rid of illegal cannabis grows.

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The Week in Weed: January 5, 2024

The Blunt Truth

The DEA is conducting a review of cannabis scheduling. Since that time, the industry has taken in $15 billion in revenue, with the state collecting $2.6 DEA REVIEW What better way to start the New Year than by catching up with old friends? And finally, we have an update on the Weed Nuns. million in taxes and fees.

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Hemp-CBD: Deadline Approaching to Submit Comments on USDA Interim Hemp Rule

Canna Law Blog

Nathalie Bougenies recently wrote about a lawsuit filed against the DEA by the Hemp-CBD industry and we have written several times about the problems with the DEA’s rule: Watch Out! The DEA Just Passed a BAD Interim Rule Impacting Hemp CBD and Other Cannabinoids. The DEA Does Not Want You To Worry About Its New Hemp Rule.

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Constitutionality of Cannabis: Federal Lawsuit Against DEA, DOJ Proceeds

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

Defendants are acting-Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, the acting director of the DEA and the federal government. The Los Angeles CANNABIS LAW Group represents growers, dispensaries, collectives, patients and those facing marijuana charges. Additional Resources: Appeal Hearing in Cannabis Lawsuit Against the DEA , Dec.

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Psilocybin-Alcohol Study, FDA’s Psychedelic Guide, & the NCAA’s Cannabis Overhaul Begins

Veriheal

The 14-page document covers several aspects of the drug development process, including trial best practices, data collection, and new drug application requirements. Lastly, the guide lays out the complex DEA registration process researchers much navigate to gain access to plants like psilocybin.

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The Year in Weed: 2023 Edition

The Blunt Truth

Also, the NBA agreed to players investing in the cannabis industry as part of a new collective bargaining agreement. As of now, this is still a proposal, and it’s anyone’s guess if the DEA (who would do the actual re-scheduling) will think that’s a good idea. Spoiler alert: that number will change! But what about federal legislation ??

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BVI Premier Andrew Fahie granted US$500 000 bail

Cannabis Law Report

Fahie and the elder Maynard, both of whom had been in Miami for the world’s largest cruise conference, were arrested while meeting with two undercover DEA agents posing as members of a Mexican cartel. They had met to collect a $700 000 cash advance on their deal, prosecutors allege. (CMC).

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