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DEA Proposes Reclassifying Marijuana to Schedule III

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

The debate over the classification of marijuana has taken a dramatic turn. In a groundbreaking move, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has proposed to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The historic decision, supported by the top federal health agency, marks a.

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Review: Super Buff Cherry by One Day

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The strain Super Buff Cherry is having its time in the spotlight with multiple sightings on Illinois menus, and the latest label to drop a cut is craft cultivator One Day. I recently picked up an eighth to review at Stash Dispensary in Orland Hills. Super Buff Cherry is a hybrid cross of Super Boof and Tropicana Cherry. This batch of flower tested at 0.36% Delta 9 THC, 25.69% THCa, and 28.81% total cannabinoids.

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“This is potentially the biggest law changed in the last 50 years” DEA looking to move marijuana to a schedule 3 drug

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – Marijuana is currently a Schedule one drug making it in the same group as drugs like LSD, ecstasy and heroin. If moved to a schedule three drug, it would be in a group with drugs like Tylenol and ketamine. The White House, which examines the.

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How cannabis news should be covered

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Change most often comes in increments, and the progress of incremental change is tough to judge without taking a pause to reflect. Before legalization, once aspect of cannabis news coverage I loathed was when professional news broadcasters would snicker, make jokes, or lose all seriousness as they reported cannabis news, a pattern I never noticed with any other news topics.

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Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.

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Lubbock lawyer, cancer survivor discusses costs of compassion after DEA reclassifies marijuana

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Michael LeMond said he was diagnosed with cancer eight years ago. He started practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to direct his focus away from the pain and toward achievement. During surgery responding to the testicular cancer, doctors found he also had cancer on his prostate. “The testicular was able to be cured.

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What the reclassification of marijuana means for Washington’s cannabis industry

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The agency’s plan would not mean full legalization of cannabis, rather, it classifies marijuana as a less dangerous drug and lightens tax burdens for pot shops. SEATTLE — More than a decade after Washington pioneered the legalization of recreational marijuana in the United States, sales of the product still violate.

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Lubbock voters reject proposal to decriminalize marijuana possession

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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Nearly two-thirds of Lubbock voters rejected Proposition A, which would decriminalize low-level marijuana offenses. The Lubbock city council unanimously voted against the initial proposal in November, after the group Freedom Act Lubbock gathered enough verified citizen signatures. Council members stated they believe the proposal would contradict.

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Lubbock voters reject Proposition A to decriminalize some marijuana

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Lubbock voters resoundingly rejected a proposed ordinance that proponents said would have decriminalized the possession of four ounces or less marijuana in the city limits. Lubbock election results: Live updates on Prop A, mayor, other local races Proposition A passed with 64.62 of the 31,775 votes cast in early voting.

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The Legal Landscape of Cheap Marijuana Seeds for Cannabis Cultivation

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The accessibility of cheap marijuana seeds has revolutionized the cannabis cultivation industry, allowing enthusiasts to embark on their growing journey with minimal investment. However, navigating the legal landscape surrounding the purchase and cultivation of marijuana seeds can be complex and varies significantly depending on geographical location and jurisdiction.

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Biden’s Marijuana Rescheduling Move ‘Adds Support’ For Pennsylvania Legalization Effort, Governor’s Office Says

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The Biden administration’s move to federally reschedule marijuana “adds support” for an effort to legalize cannabis in Pennsylvania, the governor’s office says. While moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA) would not legalize it, a spokesperson for Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) says.

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Marijuana rescheduling leaves Massachusetts sellers cautiously optimistic

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A move by the Biden Administration to change how marijuana is treated by federal authorities was met with cautious approval by Massachusetts state regulators, cannabis sellers, and national marijuana advocates alike. The Drug Enforcement Agency will drop marijuana from the list of banned substances found under Schedule I of the.

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One person was shot following an altercation in the Umhlanga CBD outside a local entertainment center

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KZNVIP Ambulance Responded to the scene and began assessing the injured patient who sustained moderate injuries, the patient was stabilized before being transported rapidly to a nearby medical facility. Circumstances leading up to the shooting cannot be confirmed but it is alleged following an altercation one male opened fire on.

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With possible marijuana reclassification, Indiana legislature unlikely to shift stance on legalization – Chicago Tribune

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As the federal government signals a shift in marijuana classification, area Indiana legislators have little faith it will influence the state to take action toward legalizing marijuana in some form. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, the Associated Press reported Tuesday.

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Which States Have Legalized Marijuana for Recreational or Medical Use?

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Two years ago, President Joe Biden announced a review of the federal regulations of marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance. On April 30, the US Drug Enforcement Administration followed up on that commitment by declaring it would begin the process of recategorizing cannabis as a less dangerous drug than.

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In Our View: Reclassification of marijuana a good first step

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A federal proposal to reclassify marijuana is a move in the right direction. But in some important ways, it is only a token step. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration reportedly is seeking to reclassify cannabis as a less-dangerous drug; under current federal policy, it is regarded as a Schedule I.

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Granville passes moratorium on recreational marijuana businesses

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While Ohio voters legalized recreational marijuana last year, businesses will not be permitted to grow, process or sell cannabis in Granville. Granville Village Council on Wednesday unanimously passed a moratorium on issuing and processing permits related to the cultivation, processing and dispensing of recreational marijuana throughout the entire village.

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Calvin Johnson Stoked To Bring CBD Product To Tigers, Hoping More Teams Follow Suit

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Play video content TMZSports.com The Detroit Tigers will now be using one of Calvin Johnson‘s CBD products to help them get over their injuries … and the Hall of Famer couldn’t be more stoked for the partnership — telling TMZ Sports he hopes it leads to a bunch more teams.

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Texas unlikely to legalize marijuana despite public support

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If you’re thinking that Texas is going to legalize marijuana anytime soon, think again. Marijuana may enjoy public support, but that support isn’t likely to cause widespread turnover in Texas Legislature. Unless and until that happens, Texas will remain weed free, with the exception of low-level medicinal products. This week.

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Spotted! First recorded sighting of a honey badger near Cape Town CBD

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A honey badger has been spotted just above the University of Cape Town (UCT) campus. These animals are not typically found in cities, or even the Cape Peninsuala. The rare discovery was made by graduate student Benjamin Wittenberg at UCT’s Institute for Communities and Wildlife in Africa (iCWild) during a.

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What to Know: Reclassifying Marijuana

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Washington (DC News Now) — Attorney General Merrick Garland recommended this week that marijuana be reclassified. It would moved from the Schedule I status. DC News Now’s Mark Hall speaks with Gretchen Gailey with American Cannabis Collective on what this means for industry and how it could impact the people.

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Man arrested after possible firearm sighting in Auckland CBD hotel

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Senate Democrats hope marijuana legislation could appeal to young voters

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Police, RTSA impound 50 vehicles in Lusaka’s CBD

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