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Cannabis laws in Japan: Is weed legal?

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However, the country has a history of cannabis art dating back millenia , and scholars believe that the plant was used for centuries as a textile and for use in traditional Shinto ceremonies. Japanese authorities can prosecute citizens for violating its cannabis laws — even if they used it abroad. But in modern times? Shutterstock).

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Executive Spotlight: George Jage

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Prior to founding Jage Media and its properties, George was Co-founder & Exec VP of the Off-Price Show (1993 – 2001), Co-founder & CEO of World Tea Media (2002 – 2012), and Group Director of the Beverage Group at F&W Media (2013 – 2014).

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UK: Tory MP Crispin Blunt At Loggerheads With The Home Office Over Psilocybin Research

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Despite this, the Home Office “fails to act, perpetuating what can be considered the worst research blackout in scientific history,” according to the Conservative Drug Policy Reform Group (CDPRG), of which Mr Blunt is chairman. We currently have no plans to reschedule psilocybin under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001.”.

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Why Are Pre-Rolled Joints Famous in Canada?

Otherside Farms

With Canada making a big step in history and moving towards complete cannabis legalization, today, it’s possible to enjoy cannabis products freely and legally. Like in any other country, cannabis had a long history of various bans, prohibition laws, and limiting acts in Canada.

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Psych Newsletter UK Interviews MP, Crispin Blunt

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In the report we go over a brief history of psilocybin, its medical use, modern research and the barriers to research in the UK due to psilocybin’s Schedule 1 status under The Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001,’ outlined Davis. ‘We PSYCH asked for an overview for its readers. ‘In

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Seyfarth Shaw Publish Article: Likely to be Dazed and Confused: the Hazy Future of Cannabis-related Trademarks

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In contrast, the ban on trademarks for illegal activity is based on a long history of courts interpreting a fundamental definition of federal trademark protection and finding that registrations can only be granted to trademarks being used in connection with “commerce which may lawfully be regulated by Congress.” Before law school, Ms.

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Outline – Hopgood & Ganim Lawyers: Medicinal Cannabis in Australia: issues and regulations

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PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Through the Narcotic Drugs Amendment Act 2016 (Cth) and its amendments to the Narcotic Drugs Act 1967 (Cth) ( NDA ), the Australian Government commenced the legalisation of medicinal cannabis products in Australia under federal law in 2016. the person’s history of compliance with the NDA.