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Attorney General Nominee Commits To Leave State-Legal Marijuana Programs Alone

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In January of 2018, former Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded what is known as the Cole Memo , a 2013 Justice Department memorandum, authored by former US Deputy Attorney General James Cole to US attorneys in all 50 states. Additional states have passed laws specific to the possession of cannabidiol (CBD) oil for therapeutic purposes.

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Cannabis laws in Lithuania

The Cannigma

Medical cannabis has been legal in Lithuania in 2018 , but the program is limited and has run into issues. In 2013 , the country legalized growing industrial hemp. The country was the last EU member to allow industrial hemp in 2013 but created a medical program in 2018. Lithuania’s medical marijuana program.

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CBG is Booming: These Are the Best CBG Oils Around

The Cannigma

CBG typically doesn’t occur in as high a concentration as other cannabinoids, but many cultivators are starting to focus on growing cannabis chemovars with higher concentrations of CBG, largely due to its growing popularity. What is CBG oil? CBG oils are oils that contain a substantial amount of CBG. How CBG works.

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Cannabis laws in Belgium

The Cannigma

The country has a limited medical cannabis program that recognizes Sativex and CBD. Belgium medical cannabis program. In February 2019 , Belgian lawmakers approved the founding of a state-run office to run cannabis cultivation for medical purposes in the country and to oversee research and ways to expand access to medical cannabis.

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Cannabis laws in Romania

The Cannigma

THC in 2013 but did not establish a national program. Another draft law was introduced in 2019 to expand the program; as of 2022, it was still in draft in a chamber of government. People who are caught with cannabis for personal use can avoid jail time by participating in an “ integrated assistance program.”

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Cannabis laws in Kansas

The Cannigma

Medical patients with a letter from a doctor won’t face a conviction for possession of CBD oil with up to 5% THC, but can still be arrested and charged with possession. Cultivation of more than four plants is also an automatic felony, facing at least 46 months of jail time and fines of $300,000 – $500,000. Kansas cannabis laws.

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AG Nominee Reiterates Non-Interference Stance

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First reported on Forbes , William Barr, former Attorney General, advocate for increased incarceration , and current nominee to be the next Attorney General reiterated his stance in writing to not “go after” state legal marijuana programs and expressed support for increased research.