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

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The New York State Association of Police said traffic safety is a major concern, citing an increase in vehicle-related fatalities by 62 percent in Colorado the first year cannabis was legalized in the state. 2 years before medical legalization, the largest number of vehicle-related fatalities in the last 17 years. Sales began January 1.

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

Cannabis Law Report

London law firm Mackrell Turner Garrett, together with a leading food and trading standards barrister, were instructed by the Cannabis Trades Association UK (CTA) to make representations to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

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California: Department of Cannabis Control Names Leadership Team

Cannabis Law Report

Salama was Assistant Branch Chief of the California Department of Public Health’s Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit from 2013 to 2014. He was Assistant Program Officer for the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation from 2005 to 2008, where he was Program Assistant from 2004 to 2005.

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Update on Industrial Hemp Legislation in California

Cannabis Law Report

That said, to ensure consumer safety, CDPH needs regulatory authority over processors of hemp like all other food manufacturers. Goggin led the industry effort with Senator Mark Leno in 2013 to finally pass California’s Industrial Hemp Farming Act after three vetoes. . Ashley Simpson is of counsel to Hoban Law Group.

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Pro Snowboarder and Film Maker Travis Rice Partners with Leading CBD Brand, HempFusion

Cannabis Law Report

In 2013, Rice was named the best contemporary snowboarder in the world by RedBull. Travis shifted gears in 2008 adding film making to his repertoire with the release of That’s It That’s All, followed shortly thereafter with the award-winning The Art of Flight in 2011. This is going to be a great collaboration, Stay tuned!”

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Biggest Benefits of Cannabis You May Be Missing Out On: Acidic Cannabinoids (CBDA / CBGA / THCA)

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For your health and safety, always choose cannabis flower that is organic, and pesticide-free. 2013): 641-648. [3] 2008): 271-280. [5] 2008): 271-280. [5] Small amounts of fresh raw cannabis flower (e.g. gram) can be eaten directly (chewing for a few minutes can speed onset). ” British journal of pharmacology 170.3

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Biggest Benefits of Cannabis You May Be Missing Out On: Acidic Cannabinoids (CBDA / CBGA / THCA)

Healer

For your health and safety, always choose cannabis flower that is organic, and pesticide-free. 2013): 641-648. [3] 2008): 271-280. [5] 2008): 271-280. [5] 2013): 685-692. [9] Small amounts of fresh raw cannabis flower (e.g. gram) can be eaten directly (chewing for a few minutes can speed onset). 7] Rock, Erin M.,