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What are the marijuana laws in Russia?

The Cannigma

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal (possession of up to 6 grams was decriminalized in 2004). In 2004, Russia revised its drug laws to make possession of up to 20 grams of cannabis an administrative offense, and not subject to incarceration. 231 of May, 2004, thus scaling the amount back down to 6 grams.

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Former narcotics detective faces felonies over alleged southern Oregon marijuana grow

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Shepherd ran for Klamath County Sheriff in 2012 and worked for the Sheriff’s Office from 1990 to 2004 as a patrol officer and narcotics detective, among other positions. Local law enforcement has been struggling to get a handle on illegal marijuana operations in southern Oregon.

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Marijuana Legalization in NY & Driving: Response to NYS Association of Police Chiefs from Roc NORML

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Roc NORML is the Rochester chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, and we want to make sure the public is aware that statement is simply not true. Here are the number of vehicle-related fatalities, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation: Year. . Change ( +/-) from previous year.

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GRAV Launches GRAV Reserve Pre-Filled Glass Joints in California

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Founded in 2004 well before recreational cannabis was legalized in any U.S. From one product in 2004, to two in 2007, and now over 300 in 2021, GRAV has set the standard for glass smoking accessories. Designed in Austin and hand-blown, GRAV comes out of the subculture of cannabis outlaws and glass blowers.

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Cannabis regulations in Slovenia

The Cannigma

Cannabis is the most popular illicit drug in Slovenia, with an estimated 10% of the young adult population partaking, and the country has fairly progressive cannabis laws. Still, officially the market is only 18 years old, as the country joined the EU in 2004, and thus fell into compliance with EU hemp regulations. Possible penalties.

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Fiji begins work to explore growing industrial hemp

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He noted a conversation with the Head of UN in the Pacific who mentioned the UN Office on Drugs and Crimes that helps countries, for example, to develop laws around growing industrial hemp. Our focus of course is on the industrial hemp with low levels of THC,” Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said.

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Alexander Hymowitz: Medical Marijuana and Worker’s Compensation in New York

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The issue in this case is whether an employer, under the workers compensation laws of New York, is required to reimburse a patient for medical marijuana, which was prescribed as a form of pain treatment? 1] [2] The Workers’ Compensation Law also requires that treatment be rendered in accordance with its Medical Treatment Guidelines.