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Cannabis laws in the Maldives

The Cannigma

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal The Maldives, a group of islands located in the Indian Ocean, has strict laws regarding cannabis. The country has a zero-tolerance policy towards cannabis and imposes severe penalties for any violations, though according to various reports cannabis use is very common.

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Top 4/20 Celebrations Across the United States

Veriheal

While Google won’t give you a straightforward answer as to why the number 4/20 is associated with cannabis–and unfortunately, it may just be cannabis lore lost to history–it’s the favorite number of millions across the world due to its weed-related connotation. Remember, cannabis prohibition isn’t over for everybody.

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Seth Rogen’s Cannabis Company Houseplant Makes its US Debut

Veriheal

Actor Seth Rogen is known for his cannabis-themed movies. In 2015’s Christmas classic The Night Before, Rogen and two friends celebrate the holidays with a night of depravity, including a generous dose of cannabis. And in 2011’s 50/50 , Rogen plays best friend to a young man struggling with cancer and medicating with cannabis.

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High Hopes on 4/20: The Current Status of Cannabis Laws in Texas

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

The state of Texas has a long history of regulating cannabis use. Since 1915, when the first city ordinance was passed banning cannabis in El Paso, [i] the legal landscape in Texas and the rest of the country continues to evolve at different rates. Specifically, H.B.

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California: Department of Cannabis Control Names Leadership Team

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s who’s been appointed and their short bios… The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) was established Monday, July 12. The creation of this standalone cannabis department is part of a larger effort to improve access to licensure, simplify regulatory oversight and support California businesses. Biographies.

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Survey Finds Over 60% of Patients In Texas Prefer Medical Cannabis To Prescription Drugs

SpeedWeed

A new survey out of Texas reveals that, according to the data they gathered, 61 percent of the state’s medical cannabis users turn to medical cannabis as a replacement for prescription drugs. . The survey looked at a sample size of 2,900 people and asked them about their medical cannabis use. The History of Cannabis in Texas.

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Doctor Block…….”A Physician Botanist’s Insight to Cannabis species: The Naming of Plants and Products”

TheAnswerPage

A Physician Botanist’s Insight to Cannabis species: The Naming of Plants and Products. . Cannabis sativa – One plant, Many crops. Because of the challenges in determining geographical origin of modern plants and the possibility for reproduction across the genus, all plants in the genus are most accurately Cannabis sativa.

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