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Washington State Eliminates Medical Cannabis Taxation

Canna Law Blog

In November 2012, Washington voters approved the production, processing, and retail sales of recreational cannabis within Washington state under what is known as Initiative 502 (“I-502”). Taxing medical cannabis patients the same as recreational consumers is a form of discrimination that harms their health and well-being.

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Cannabis Use During Pregnancy at its Highest Since 2012

WeedAdvisor

Unfortunately, cannabis use during pregnancy in Canada has increased since 2012, according to Global News. in 2012 to 1.8% A lot of these women may have been self-medicating, under the illusion that cannabis is a medicine, and therefore 100% safe. Although the increase itself is minor – 1.2% Again, 1.8%

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Washington State Eliminating Excise Taxes For Medical Marijuana Patients

Veriheal

They were one of the first states to legalize medicinal cannabis, and they legalized recreational cannabis alongside Colorado in 2012. The measure successfully passed both the House and the Senate with a strong majority of votes. Washington State has always been progressive when it comes to cannabis.

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Medicinal properties of CBD

Alchimia

Indeed, CBD does not cause any effect on the user, no paranoia, euphoria or intoxication, which are usually associated with THC and the recreational use of marijuana. This shows the growing interest on the medicinal properties of this molecule by the scientific community. Medicinal properties of several cannabinoids.

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Illinois Becomes 11th State to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

Medicinal Marijuana Association

Illinois Legalizes Recreational Marijuana Sales. With ten other states already having done this, as well as the District of Columbia, since 2012, Illinois is the only one to have a statewide marketplace, which makes this deal unique. Until then, keep following your local laws!

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Boris Johnson New Policy Advisor At No.10 Previously At Centre For Medicinal Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Blair Gibbs, the prime minister’s new policy adviser, is joining Downing Street from the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis. Senior members of Boris Johnson’s Number 10 team want to legalise cannabis, BuzzFeed News can reveal, as a cross-party group of MPs predicted that the UK will allow recreational use of the drug within 5 to 10 years.

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Report: Gen Z Would Rather Smoke Cannabis Than Consume Alcohol

Veriheal

These surveys explore the motivations and methods behind cannabis usage for both medical purposes and recreational enjoyment. In this piece, we aim to delve into the use of cannabis among Generation Z (those born between 1997 and 2012) for purposes of happiness, healing, and relief.