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Malta: Prison over 0.02 grams of cannabis, and a 20-year wait for justice to be served

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He was only arraigned 18 months later, in 2002, and then again in 2006 for his first sitting. The appellant was arraigned in October 2002, 18 months after releasing his statement. The court of Criminal Appeal handed a 63-year-old man a suspended sentence for cultivating just 0.02 But now the case had been pending for 20 years.

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Will President Trump's U.S. Attorney General Nominee Barr Marijuana Legalization?

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For example, in 2002 Mr. Barr associated drug trafficking with terrorism and designated the war on drugs as the “biggest frustration” he faced under Bush. Knowing the myriad of complex laws and having a team of trusted advisors in this industry are critical to success and compliance.

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UK: All Party Parliamentary Group – for CBD (Cannabidiol) products to present their recommendations

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Reform the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: At present, investors remain cautious about investing in the cannabis sector, owing to the risks associated with the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

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Article – Dechert LLP: Medicinal Cannabis in the UK: Fund Structuring, Investment and Listing Considerations

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However, where the target cannabis business operates overseas, difficulties may arise for UK investors if the target has not been issued with local licences in the overseas jurisdiction and does not operate in full compliance with its legal obligations. cultivating cannabis without or not in compliance with a licence). Part II, Sch.2,

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Italy: MINISTRY OF HEALTH DECREE – Definition of maximum levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in food

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178/2002 of the European Parliament and of. Council of 28 January 2002, which establishes the principles and. check compliance with feed and food regulations. 178/2002 no. European Union legislation and policies "; Having regard to Regulation (EEC) no. 315/1993 of the Council of 8. regulations (EC) no.

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CBD Ban: Brits Take Up Fight And Send Lawyers To Brussels

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He has substantial experience of litigation involving Part 8 of the Enterprise Act 2002, having represented parties in the OFT or CMA investigations into the supermarket, ticket reselling and furniture sectors. He also defended several national companies against allegations of mis-selling or misleading prices.

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Article – Faegre Baker Daniels: Key Considerations for U.K. Investment in the Legal Cannabis Industry Abroad

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risk committing money laundering offences under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA). investment community as to the boundaries of legal risk and compliance. investors in cannabis-related entities, where the activity is legal in its jurisdiction but not legal in the U.K., There is very little guidance for U.K. Source: [link].