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Surgeon General’s Advisory Highlights Need for Further Cannabis Regulation, Not Criminalization

NORML

In fact, it is precisely because marijuana use may pose potential risks to certain consumers — for example, adolescents or people with a family history of psychiatric illness — that NORML believes that lawmakers should regulate it accordingly. percent to 12.5

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New Frontiers in the Law of Psychedelics

Cannabis Law Report

The state of the law on psychedelic substances is in flux. Some of the most promising substances, and the law applicable to each, are outlined below: Psilocybin. As such, the use, sale, and possession of psilocybin in the United States is illegal under federal law. have also passed “Right to Try” laws.

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South Africa: The Cannabis judgment: Implications for society and the workplace

Cannabis Law Report

History – previous legal challenges relating to cannabis. Gareth Prince (Prince), one of the cited parties in the Cannabis judgment, is a practicing Rastafarian, and holder of a law degree, who resides in Cape Town. Subsequently, when Prince applied to the law society to be admitted as an attorney, they refused once again.

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Paper: Racial Capitalism and the African American Experience Entering the Cannabis Industry By Dr. Ayoka Nurse

Cannabis Law Report

From the systemic history of racism in the United States, African Americans exclusion from economic opportunities leads to maximizing profits for the White elite (Hirschman, 2019). Federal laws were limiting, and taxing cannabis became a way of controlling production. Theme 3 involved access to capital. Purpose of the Study.

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Perfecting cannabis with Michael Backes

The Cannigma

In our chat, Michael shares his personal journey into the cannabis space, and how his history of migraines aided him in discovering the powers of medical marijuana. We’ve got our regular segment with our Co-produces on this podcast with Americans for Safe Access. All right, so let’s hear from Michael. How are you today?

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Hollister Biosciences Inc. Announces strategic initiatives including a planned rebrand, executive and board updates

Cannabis Law Report

The brand is being created to represent a focused vision towards becoming a leading house of brands with a mission to empower consumers with access and a variety of trusted cannabis packaged goods. I have a long history working in similar environments in the cannabis and the spirits industry during my time with Aphria (now Tilray) and Diageo.

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Document: Patient’s Guide To CBD (2019) Americans For Safe Access 2019

Cannabis Law Report

The topic is a complex one that requires discussion of myriad factors in various disciplines, including agriculture, medicine, pharmacology, and the law. A bit of background history is in order. Since 2002, ASA has worked tirelessly to expand knowledge, dispel myths, and change laws regarding medical cannabis.

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