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Medical Cannabis Bill Filibustered on Alabama House Floor

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Last week was eventful for cannabis reform in Texas, as the House of Representatives approved three legislative proposals, which would expand the state’s medical cannabis program, reduce penalties for concentrates and decriminalize possession. 2593 cleared the chamber by a 108-33 vote on April 28.

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Illinois to Unveil Plan For 110 New Adult-Use Cannabis Licenses

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Last week was eventful for cannabis reform in Texas, as the House of Representatives approved three legislative proposals, which would expand the state’s medical cannabis program, reduce penalties for concentrates and decriminalize possession. 2593 cleared the chamber by a 108-33 vote on April 28.

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Prohibitionists want THC-limit laws. Here’s why patients and consumers are fighting back

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Proposals to cap the amount of THC in cannabis flower and concentrates have been gaining traction in a number of state legislatures, and earlier this week the idea reached the federal level. Cannabis concentrates, including vape cartridge oils and dabbing products like wax, shatter, and distillate typically contain THC levels from 70% to 90%.

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New York Medical Marijuana Guide

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Marijuana remained illegal, however, until 1977, when the possession of 25 grams or less of cannabis was decriminalized. In 2014, Cuomo signed the Compassionate Care Act , which allowed for the use of marijuana in the state of New York for medical purposes. Politicians are still concentrating their efforts on updating cannabis laws.

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

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However, the AAFP supports decriminalization of possession of marijuana for personal use. The AAFP opposes the recreational use and legalization of marijuana, but supports decriminalization of marijuana for personal use. However, CB1 is most concentrated in the neural tissues. Relevant AAFP Policy.

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Meritas Law Firms Worldwide Article: Global Cannabis Industry: The Essential Primer

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As more countries legalize or decriminalize the cultivation, manufacture, sale, and use of cannabis, companies across a variety of industries are looking for opportunities to capitalize on this emerging market. The new law rolled out first with dried cannabis and low-concentration cannabis oils.

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NORML 2019 Legislative Report

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Since 2014, annual appropriations bills have been amended to include a spending restriction to prevent the Department of Justice from enforcing the federal prohibition of marijuana against state-legal medical cannabis programs, businesses, and patients. FY 2020 Successful House Appropriations Advancements. The law took effect on July 1, 2019.