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Germany’s Next Coalition Nears Deal on Legalizing Cannabis Says Bloomberg

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Germany’s likely next ruling coalition is closing in on a deal to legalize cannabis for recreational use, the strongest signal yet that long-awaited growth of Europe’s marijuana market is gaining traction. The likely coalition partners have been more open to the idea than Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrats, who have been in power since 2005.

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Statements by Justice Clarence Thomas Are Not an Endorsement of Marijuana

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Thirty-six states now permit medical marijuana, and 18 states provide laws for adult-use (recreational) cannabis. Justice Thomas said the Supreme Court’s ruling in 2005 upholding federal laws making marijuana possession illegal may now be out of date. Under the U.S. Yet marijuana is still illegal under federal law.

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GrowGen Adds Mendocino, Aqua Serene Stores To Chain

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” Founded by Nick Halfacre in 2005, Mendocino Greenhouse and Garden Supply has provided Northern California growers with specialty hydroponic supplies and professional horticultural consultation services. ” The post GrowGen Adds Mendocino, Aqua Serene Stores To Chain appeared first on Green Market Report.

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High & Polite Article: What Happens If You’re Caught Growing Magic Mushrooms In The UK?

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The law changed in 2005 to prohibit fresh mushrooms, much to the dismay of psychonauts around the country. Read: Mushrooms, Ketamine And Weed Are The Safest Recreational Drugs. Although fresh magic mushrooms used to be legal in the UK, since 2005 all psilocybin-containig funghi have been outlawed.

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Could A New Constitution Mean Recreational Cannabis in Chile?

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With a new constitution being written, it’s quite possible that we’ll soon see legalized recreational cannabis in Chile. If a new constitution means recreational cannabis will be legalized in Chile, the total will be up to five countries! Drug regulation in Chile is governed by Ley de Drogas from 2005. Read full article at .

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Beto O’Rourke Makes an Oath to Legalize Cannabis for Texas Veterans

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Beto O’Rourke, who secured the Democratic nomination for Texas governor on March 1, had all eyes on him as he made an almighty oath to legalize the plant for recreational purposes as part of his campaign. Some years later, in 2005, he was elected to serve as a member of the El Paso City Council.

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

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Before the civil war, there were more cannabis farms than cotton farms (Green, 2005). Cotton plantation owners promoted cotton products, and society began to look at hemp clothing as inferior (Green, 2005). American slaves and sharecroppers cultivated and tended to cannabis farms. Purpose of the Study.

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