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The Baltic Times: Cannabis policy reform in Lithuania: history, current status, and future challenges

Cannabis Law Report

The move is another small step in the direction of making cannabis policy more lenient toward consumers who may be otherwise law-abiding citizens. The law defines hemp as the plant with less than 0.2% The law defines hemp as the plant with less than 0.2% THC – the chemical that gives cannabis its characteristic effect (‘high’).

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What Does Cannabis Legalization Look Like in the UK?

Veriheal

There are similarities among the draft and proposed laws and legislation surrounding cannabis from different countries, which makes one wonder what is going on in the United Kingdoms’ (UK) cannabis market, aside from the fact that they are one of the largest cannabis exporters. .

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European Report Spotlights Concerns of Rapidly Evolving HHC Market 

Veriheal

Praised for determining the chemical constitution of various natural substances, including marijuana, plant alkaloids, and complex vegetable oils, Adams was educated at Harvard University. The story of HHC rewinds to the 1940s, when it was first created by a well-known chemist named Roger Adams. Currently, HHC is not federally outlawed.

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Is weed legal in Switzerland?

The Cannigma

Minors under the age of 18 can still face legal proceedings under Swiss juvenile criminal law. Under Swiss Law , the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) can issue special permits for the medical use of prohibited narcotics (including cannabis), if a presiding physician submits an application to the FOPH with the patient’s consent.

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The DEA Does Not Want You To Worry About Its New Hemp Rule. Don’t Take the Bait!

Canna Law Blog

In October 2001, the DEA enacted an Interpretive Rule banning hemp seed and oil products containing “any amount” of tetrahydrocannabinol. The Hemp Industries Association, along with other industry groups, sued the DEA to stay the DEA interpretive Rule. The HIA again sued the DEA in an attempt to stay these two rules. DEA , 357 F.3d

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Is Cannabis/Hemp Legal in the United States?

Otherside Farms

Laws may change and this information may not be up to date. Please check with your state and local city laws to verify and information shown here. But the United States still depended on hemp products and oil. However, in 2004, there was a lawsuit against the Hemp Industries Association and the DEA. Conditions.

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

Cannabis Law Report

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. The law ((EU) 2015/2283), which applies across all member states, means any product deemed as ‘novel’ must gain authorisation from food authorities before it can be sold as a foodstuff within the EU. If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Mark Taylor.

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