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Court Dismisses Case Demanding DEA to Move Expeditiously to License Cannabis Cultivators

NORML

A federal court on Friday denied a petition for a writ of mandamus that sought to order the US Drug Enforcement Administration to begin licensing private entities that wish to cultivate cannabis. The agency in 2016 first announced its intent to license private entities to grow cannabis for FDA-approved clinical trials.

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THC can remain in breast milk for six weeks, study finds

The Cannigma

This article was first published on Analytical Cannabis. THC, the key intoxicating chemical of cannabis, can be present in human breast milk up to six weeks after marijuana use, according to a new study. Published in “JAMA Pediatrics ,” the study followed 25 new mothers who had a history of cannabis use.

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The Week in Weed: June 7, 2019

The Blunt Truth

The Blunt Truth started in February 2016, with the slightly crazy idea that a BigLaw firm could talk about marijuana on a regular basis. The latest piece of cannabis banking (cannabanking?) The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has decided to weigh in on the scheduling of cannabis. F irst, a point of personal pride.

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California AG Pushes County Prosecutors To Stop Delaying Relief For Past Cannabis Convictions

Cannabis Law Report

Proposition 64, which California voters passed in 2016 to legalize cannabis for adults, allowed people with certain prior convictions to petition to the courts for relief, an effort to undo criminal consequences of conduct that is no longer illegal. Read full article at. FULL STATEMENT. Press Release. Wednesday, December 15, 2021.

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Cannabis laws in Japan: Is weed legal?

The Cannigma

Medical : Illegal Recreational : Illegal *CBD products are legal in Japan, as long as they contain no THC whatsoever and are not made from cannabis flower. Japan is known for its world-leading innovations, technology, and design, but when it comes to cannabis, the island nation remains decidedly regressive. But in modern times?

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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.

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What is the Difference Between a Cannabis Recommendation and Cannabis Prescription

United Patients Group

Introduction A cannabis ‘prescription’ is written by a doctor to be dispensed at a pharmacy (i.e. A recommendation from a physician is simply permission (‘recommendation’) for the patient to use cannabis, which can be obtained in any state where medical marijuana is legal.

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