DEA, Decriminalization, Legislation and Recreational

The Year in Weed: 2020 Edition

The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Ideas ranged from legalization on day one (Sanders) to decriminalization and expungement (Bloomberg). Massachusetts decided that medical dispensaries could remain open, but recreational shops had to close. Virginia decriminalized marijuana. Recreational shops reopened in Massachusetts. Neither of them did.

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What if Federal Marijuana Reform Doesn’t Happen Anytime Soon?

Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Revenue that legislators can allocate to sway voter, fund pet projects, and so forth. Poll after poll reveals that support for the legalization and/or decriminalization of marijuana keeps increasing. One might expect Congress to take note and advance legislative initiatives favored by the majority of Americans.

Marijuana

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The Week in Weed: August 20, 2019

The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 29, 2019

A researcher filed suit against the DEA, claiming the cannabis she was required to use in her work was “sub-par.” In other federal news, the DEA confirmed that “hemp plants and cannabidiol (CBD) preparations at or below the 0.3 Legislators are considering turning to private dispensaries instead.

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Chuck Schumer’s at It Again, Saying a Federal Legalization Bill Is on the Way

SpeedWeed

APRIL 8, 2021

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters on Wednesday that, “I support decriminalization at the federal level, and we’ll be introducing legislation with a few of my colleagues shortly.” Decriminalization, legalization,” Schumer said when asked. . “At It’s time to decriminalize marijuana nationally.”.

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New Frontiers in the Law of Psychedelics

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 9, 2021

Not only are more and more jurisdictions decriminalizing the use of psychedelics for recreational purposes, but it appears that psychedelic substances are the new horizon for the treatment of severe psychological disorders and other ailments. Drug Enforcement Agency (“DEA”). Published Via JD Supra. AIMS Institute, PLLC.

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Cannabis Trends of 2022

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Our ancestors consumed cannabis flower for recreational, medicinal, and spiritual purposes. The DEA still classifies cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance, a designation reserved for drugs with no medical value and a high potential for abuse. Mississippi passed legislation in 2020 to create a medical program.

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Mexico Is Inches From Federally Legalizing Adult-Use Cannabis

SpeedWeed

MARCH 20, 2021

The country’s lower legislative house, also known as the Chamber of Deputies, approved legislation to regulate recreational marijuana by a healthy margin of 316 to 129 votes, with 23 abstentions. . As of Wednesday afternoon, Mexico is one step closer to becoming the world’s largest licensed cannabis economy.

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Highway Robbery Disguised by Badges: The Case of Empyreal Logistics

Veriheal

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

In California, cannabis is legal for both medical and recreational purposes, but cannabis is still illegal everywhere in America on a federal level. rectifies the substantial gaps in federal and state cannabis legislation. This means authorities still hold the power to prosecute individuals for cannabis-related activity.

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Cannabis and International Trade: Never the Twain Shall Meet?

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Canada legalized recreational marijuana for the entire country. took significant steps to decriminalize or legalize medical or recreational marijuana. In December, Israel became the fifth country to pass legislation legalizing the export of medical marijuana (after the Netherlands, Canada, Uruguay, and Australia).

Clinical Trials

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Legal Acceptance of Cannabis Could Encourage Lawmakers to Embrace Magic Mushrooms

Veriheal

MAY 13, 2022

states and a recreational substance in 18 U.S. In particular, there has been a rapid increase in efforts to decriminalize (or even legalize) various psychedelic substances , such as mescaline. states is prompting a wave of change across America’s statehouses. ” How do magic mushrooms affect people?

Research and Development

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US Hemp Roundtable: Press Coverage Provides Sneak Peak Into U.S. Hemp Roundtable Virtual Fly-In

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) and Andy Barr (R-KY) all opined on the progress of the SAFE Banking Act legislation that they’ve been industriously working on; Reps. Kurt Schrader (D-OR) and Morgan Griffith (R-VA) discussed the progress of HR 841, their legislation that would stop the current FDA stalemate and regulate CBD now. By Kyle Jaeger.

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Hemp Banking Legislation Policy

Following Los Angeles’ $1.2 Billion Illegal Cannabis Bust, Monterey County Cracks Down on Enforcement Operations

SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

And the next step, for this critical legislation, is getting further input from stakeholder groups, which is essential to the legislation’s success. With this highly anticipated legislation now landing in Congress, the industry has begun offering its response. Watch the full press conference below.

Banking

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NationalLink Inc. Celebrates 25th Business Anniversary in Providing Complete ATM Solutions and Serving Cannabis Businesses

SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

And the next step, for this critical legislation, is getting further input from stakeholder groups, which is essential to the legislation’s success. With this highly anticipated legislation now landing in Congress, the industry has begun offering its response. Watch the full press conference below.

Business

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Industry Experts, Stakeholders Offer Their Takes on Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act

SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

And the next step, for this critical legislation, is getting further input from stakeholder groups, which is essential to the legislation’s success. With this highly anticipated legislation now landing in Congress, the industry has begun offering its response. Watch the full press conference below.

Banking

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The Year in Weed: 2019 Edition

The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 26, 2019

New Jersey failed to pass legislation legalizing recreational marijuana. In October, Senator Mitch McConnell directed the DEA to figure out how to distinguish hemp from marijuana. Michigan ‘s sales of recreational cannabis began on December 1, amid long lines of customers. See the hearing’s webpage , for the details.

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MDMA and weed: a wicked combo or a dangerous mix?

The Cannigma

JULY 3, 2023

Moreover, since both cannabis and MDMA are on their way to either descheduling, decriminalization or legalization around the world, this number is likely to grow. Today, as mentioned above, recreational use rates are sitting at around 1% of American teens and adults. That’s around 2.5 million people. Which is why we are here.

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Advanced Container Technologies Offers Customized Packaging for Companies Looking to Launch or Build Brands in the Cannabis and CBD Sectors

SpeedWeed

JULY 14, 2021

And the next step, for this critical legislation, is getting further input from stakeholder groups, which is essential to the legislation’s success. With this highly anticipated legislation now landing in Congress, the industry has begun offering its response. Watch the full press conference below.

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Reminder: These are the draft cannabis bills the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health Will Look At This Week

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 14, 2020

Legislation. The MORE Act would decriminalize marijuana and THC at the federal level by removing it from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, which currently classifies it as an addictive drug that has no accepted medical use, akin to heroin. CLICK IMAGE TO ACCESS COMMITTEE INFO PAGE.

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Weed and Worry — The Immigration Consequences of Engaging in the Cannabis Trade

The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 22, 2019

As several states and foreign countries have enacted laws decriminalizing or legalizing marijuana for medicinal or recreational use, a fresh rush of reefer madness has overtaken the business world. and] help ensure DEA can evaluate the applications under the applicable legal standard and conform the program to relevant laws.”. [and]

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Weed and Worry — The Immigration Consequences of Engaging in the Cannabis Trade

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 22, 2019

As several states and foreign countries have enacted laws decriminalizing or legalizing marijuana for medicinal or recreational use, a fresh rush of reefer madness has overtaken the business world. and] help ensure DEA can evaluate the applications under the applicable legal standard and conform the program to relevant laws.”. [and]

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Here?s where the 2020 Presidential Candidates Stand on Cannabis

The Joint Blog

JUNE 2, 2020

Current Cannabis Law There are 22 states that legalize cannabis for its therapeutic benefits and 11 states and the District of Columbia fully legalize cannabis for recreational and medicinal use. You must be 21 or over to possess, purchase, or use recreational cannabis. Allow states to legalize recreational marijuana.

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Chuck Schumer unveils marijuana bill that would end federal prohibition, finally

SpeedWeed

JULY 14, 2021

It’s our legislative proposal to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and repair damage done by the War on Drugs. Grants would be available to nonprofit organizations involved in job training, reentry services, expungement legal aid, literacy programs, youth recreation or mentoring, or health education programs.

Marijuana

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) opposes the recreational use of marijuana. However, the AAFP supports decriminalization of possession of marijuana for personal use. The AAFP also recognizes that several states have passed laws approving limited recreational use and/or possession of marijuana. Background.

Cannabinoids

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

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2019

While the strong Florida medical marijuana Crusaders marched forward, the state itself and the legislators who comprise the Rear Battalion lost some footing. . NORML Outreach Director Kevin Mahmalji reported that one Florida Municipality Is Considering Marijuana Decriminalization Measure. It also appears to be relatively safe to use.

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Medical Cannabis Brief

The Year in Weed: 2020 Edition

What if Federal Marijuana Reform Doesn’t Happen Anytime Soon?

Trending Sources

The Week in Weed: August 20, 2019

Chuck Schumer’s at It Again, Saying a Federal Legalization Bill Is on the Way

New Frontiers in the Law of Psychedelics

Cannabis Trends of 2022

Mexico Is Inches From Federally Legalizing Adult-Use Cannabis

Highway Robbery Disguised by Badges: The Case of Empyreal Logistics

Cannabis and International Trade: Never the Twain Shall Meet?

Legal Acceptance of Cannabis Could Encourage Lawmakers to Embrace Magic Mushrooms

US Hemp Roundtable: Press Coverage Provides Sneak Peak Into U.S. Hemp Roundtable Virtual Fly-In

Following Los Angeles’ $1.2 Billion Illegal Cannabis Bust, Monterey County Cracks Down on Enforcement Operations

NationalLink Inc. Celebrates 25th Business Anniversary in Providing Complete ATM Solutions and Serving Cannabis Businesses

Industry Experts, Stakeholders Offer Their Takes on Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act

The Year in Weed: 2019 Edition

MDMA and weed: a wicked combo or a dangerous mix?

Advanced Container Technologies Offers Customized Packaging for Companies Looking to Launch or Build Brands in the Cannabis and CBD Sectors

Reminder: These are the draft cannabis bills the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health Will Look At This Week

Weed and Worry — The Immigration Consequences of Engaging in the Cannabis Trade

Weed and Worry — The Immigration Consequences of Engaging in the Cannabis Trade

Here?s where the 2020 Presidential Candidates Stand on Cannabis

Chuck Schumer unveils marijuana bill that would end federal prohibition, finally

AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

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

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