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DEA Reports Southern Border Pot Busts Down 80% Since 2013

SpeedWeed

In the 2020 National Drug Threat Assessment , which was released by the DEA on Wednesday, the agency notes that despite its continued illegality under federal law, marijuana “is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States.”. The DEA explains that in 2019, U.S. million kilograms were seized,” the DEA reports.

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The Philippines: Cannabis in Duterte’s Backyard?

Canna Law Blog

Due to its high English speaking population, its significant diaspora in the United States, and its strong pharmaceutical industry that is already tied to the United States, the Philippines is an attractive cannabis participant, both as part of the supply chain and as a potential sales market. FDA and DEA.

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Hemp and CBD: Submit Your Comments on USDA Interim Hemp Rules By December 30

Canna Law Blog

Most of us in the hemp industry are well-aware of the major issues in the interim rules: 15-day pre-harvest testing requirements, total THC, DEA laboratories, and crop insurance to name a few. 15-day preharvest testing by a DEA registered laboratory. Snyder’s findings should alarm everyone in the hemp industry. Your Comments Matter.

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Veriheal’s Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship 2020 Winners

Veriheal

She plans to use her background in cannabis education and pharmacology to address the disparities between recreational and medical marijuana options for medical cannabis patients. Supply chains are disrupted as a result, and consumers grow fearful of buying hemp. Leonardo “Leo” Orozco.

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

The Blunt Truth

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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International Cannabis Continues to Look to the U.S. Market

Canna Law Blog

Companies continue to seek strategic acquisitions, partnerships, and investments as they enter new international markets or seek to relocate a portion of their business or supply chain from higher-risk markets, such as China, to lower-risk markets in Southeast Asia and Africa, or even reshoring back to the U.S.

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

Cannabis Law Report

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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