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Pennsylvania: Marijuana possession arrests decline statewide

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cannabis arrest data since 2008. ” “This is likely the result of two major policy changes: More than twenty decriminalization or penalty downgrade ordinances passed by city councils across the Commonwealth, and approximately a quarter of a million registered medical marijuana patients,” said Goldstein.

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Virginia, Marijuana, and How Medical Legalization May Unfold in the South

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Virginia has been one of the most reluctant states to consider marijuana law reform, though it recently began allowing some forms of cannabis oil for approved patients. And, 2019’s SB 1557 makes it possible for patients to get as much as 10mg of THC in each dose — the same limit as one serving size for edibles in adult-use states.

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Jason Straw: Medical Cannabis Policy, ISNA 2020 Conference

Cannabis Law Report

In Indianapolis on January 29, a quiet, eager audience of nurses give their rapt attention to Jason Straw as he takes center stage at the 2020 ISNA Policy Conference. ISNA 2020 POLICY CONFERENCE AGENDA, Jason Straw- Cannabis Policy. ISNA 2020 POLICY CONFERENCE AGENDA, Jason Straw- Cannabis Policy. PURPOSE : .

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Weedmaps Dodges Class-Action Lawsuit by Implementing New Advertising Policy

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Weedmaps, founded in 2008 and based in Irvine, California, is a well-known website for those in search of a local marijuana dispensary. The policy change was likely influenced by an impending class-action lawsuit that was in the works by the law firm of Zuber Lawler. It said that “later this year” it would begin requiring U.S.

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Why veterans can’t discuss cannabis with VA doctors

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They argued that their findings suggest that doctors “outside of the VHA system who treat veteran patients may need to take the lead in conversations surrounding medical marijuana as a treatment option.”. As of January, 2021, PTSD was by far the most-listed qualifying condition in the state, with 57,661 out of 107,371 patients.

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Philippino Fear Factor Winner Spends Six Years In Prison For Cannabis Possession & Now Forms Asia’s First Legalize Cannabis Party

Cannabis Law Report

In 2008, he won the first season of the Philippine edition of Fear Factor. We are an opposition party because we aim to confront the existing state drug policies. It is this same brutal policy that prevents patients from accessing cannabis as medicine.”. He just wanted to relax.

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CCIA Policy Conference What’s Missing?

Cannabis Law Report

CCIA Policy Conference What’s Missing? – On Wednesday, March 20, 2019, the California Cannabis Industry Association (“CCIA”) will host its 4th Annual Policy Conference in Sacramento, California. 2019 Policy Development & Legislation , moderated by Amy Jenkins, CCIA.

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