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Will Georgia Legalize Cannabis? GA Medical Cannabis Program Explained

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All eyes are on Georgia’s medical cannabis program as it continues to grow. The History of the Georgia Medical Cannabis Program Georgia’s medical cannabis program started sales this past spring. In 2015, Georgia passed HB 1, also known as the Haleigh’s Hope Act, allowing medical cannabis oil for medical use.

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Is weed legal in Colombia?

The Cannigma

Recreational cannabis is not legal in Colombia, but personal consumption and possession of the plant is decriminalized. The country has had a medical cannabis program since 2015. Adult-use cannabis is not legal, but in 2012, the Colombian government decriminalized personal use of cannabis and possession of up to 20 grams.

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U.S. Cannabis Legalization Update: Who’s Still Waiting and Who May Legalize

Veriheal

states and the District of Columbia currently have legal cannabis, medical or recreational. Despite this massive shift in cannabis policy, however, a few states are still dragging their feet on cannabis legalization. To its credit, the state does seem to be making minor strides toward cannabis legalization lately.

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Veterinarian-Founded CBD Company VETCBD Hemp Announces Scholarship Program for Veterinary Students

Cannabis Law Report

First-of-Its-Kind Program Supports Veterinary Education, Helps Dispel Stigmas. With this program, VETCBD gives back to the veterinary community while investing in the future of veterinary medicine and research. Our goal is to change this stigma while continuing to invest in the health and wellbeing of animals. About VETCBD Hemp.

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U.S. Army’s Hemp Research, Mississippi’s Medical Cannabis Program, and Japan’s Synthetic Cannabinoid Gray Market

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Mississippi Medical Cannabis Legalization Takes Effect. As of July 1, medical cannabis is officially legal in Mississippi ! The legalization comes courtesy of the Mississippi (MS) Medicinal Cannabis Act , which was signed into law back in February. What do you think of the U.S. Army’s interest in hemp materials for its uniforms?

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The Status of Cannabis Legalization in the South

Cannabis Law Report

While cannabis legalization moves full steam ahead through much of the Northeast, the southeastern U.S. As such, we thought we’d take a moment to round up the status of cannabis legalization in the South, an area worth watching. Although medical cannabis program was signed into law last year, it has yet to be fully implemented.

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Is Cannabis Legal In Texas 2023?

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Recreational Use and Possession Limits As of 2023, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Texas. Medical Use and Eligibility Texas does have a limited medical marijuana program. The Compassionate Use Act, enacted in 2015, allows for the medical use of low-THC cannabis oil by patients with certain qualifying conditions.