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DLA Piper: Medical Cannabis: Proposed Changes and Legal Implications in the Czech Republic

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Since 2013, medicinal cannabis has been legalized in the Czech Republic due to the amendment to the Act on pharmaceuticals, otherwise known as Act No. 50/2013 Coll. This regulative environment also promotes economic growth and significant medical benefits, boosting consumer safety and accessibility.

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The Effort to Decriminalize Psilocybin in California is Underway

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The initiative proposes amendments to the Health and Safety Code that would implement a regulatory framework for the “cultivation, processing and distribution of Psilocybin Mushrooms and the chemical compounds contained therein for personal, spiritual, religious, dietary, therapeutic, and medical use.”

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California: Department of Cannabis Control Names Leadership Team

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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. Eidson began working at Department of Food and Agriculture as a Student Assistant in the Human Resources Branch. Chief Deputy Director – Rasha Salama.

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California Hemp Cultivation: It’s Complicated

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Those posts, however, were more geared towards the manufacture and sale of hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) products than the actual cultivation of hemp, which is becoming an increasingly important topic in the hemp industry in the wake of the federal Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (or “2018 Farm Bill”). 64”) was passed.

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Hemp-CBD Across State Lines: California

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The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. In plain English, commercial cultivation was still not allowed. 64”) was passed.

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The UN Report on Climate Change: What does it have to do with Cannabis and Wine in the US?

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This report, the most comprehensive of its nature released since 2013, made it abundantly clear that much of the damage incurred by the global ecosystem will be irreversible and the harm is accelerating at an alarming rate. This has catalyzed investment funds and asset managers focusing on ESG investments to rethink their approach.

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Cherokee Group Officially Legalizes Cannabis

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“I applaud the Council for their thoughtful consideration, exhaustive research and consultation with experts to develop a system that balances compassionate care for patients with preserving safety and security in our community,” Sneed added. He first introduced a bill in 2013 in an attempt to do so.