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Nevada Rules That the Schedule I Classification of Cannabis Is Unconstitutional

Veriheal

Despite cannabis remaining a Schedule I classification according to the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA), meaning that it has no medicinal value, over 30 states in the United States have legalized it for its medicinal use. ” This ruling has received great feedback from advocates throughout the state. Pharmacopeia.

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NORML: “Analysis: Racial Disparities in Marijuana Possession Arrests Becoming More Pronounced in Prohibition States”

Cannabis Law Report

A team of researchers affiliated with Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk and with Saint Louis University in Missouri assessed marijuana possession arrest trends for White people and for and Black people over a 20-year span (January 2000-December 2019) in states with and without marijuana policy changes. Source: [link].

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California cannabis tax program helps communities recover from the war on drugs

Cannabis Law Report

CN) — A program outlined in Proposition 64, which legalized recreational marijuana use in 2016 in California, is to give back to those harmed by the War on Drugs. Courthouse News. SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CN) The CalCRG program uses a cannabis excise and cultivation tax to give out $35.5

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Introducing Invert: A Visionary Net Zero Company

Cannabis Law Report

Having previously led advocacy, government relations and human resources, as well as legal, Phil has a deep understanding of the value and application of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices and of corporate governance best practices. and most recently, Canopy Growth Corporation’s Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary.

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The Legend of Jack Herer - The Top Things to Know About The Pot Pioneer 

Marijuana Seeds NL

Herer, AKA the “Hemperor” is known as one of the founding fathers of the legalization movement. After meeting another smoke shop owner, Ed “Captain Ed” Adair, the two teamed up to take their local culture’s support for hemp and legalization, to a bigger level. . But, did you know Jack Herer was an actual pioneer of the industry?

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The Top Cannabis Reform Groups to Follow (and Join)

PrestoDoctor

Since then, NORML’s mission has been to shift the public narrative and legalize cannabis. While cannabis legalization has always been the goal, groups like NORML understand the importance of safe consumption. The DPF changed its name in 2000 when it merged with the Ethan Nadelmann’s Lindesmith Center.

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The Top Cannabis Reform Groups to Follow (and Join)

PrestoDoctor

Since then, NORML’s mission has been to shift the public narrative and legalize cannabis. While cannabis legalization has always been the goal, groups like NORML understand the importance of safe consumption. The DPF changed its name in 2000 when it merged with the Ethan Nadelmann’s Lindesmith Center.

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