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Cannabis laws in Bolivia

The Cannigma

Cannabis policy in Bolivia Bolivia enforces strict penalties for cannabis-related offenses. In 2016, the government passed a law allowing for the medical and scientific use of cannabis. This marked a significant shift in policy, reflecting a growing acknowledgment of cannabis as a valuable medicinal resource.

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NORML’s 2020 Democratic Primary Marijuana Straw Poll

NORML

We will be taking many more in-depth looks at the 2020 race as it progresses, including potential primary challengers on the Republican side, but first we wanted to provide an overview of all the currently announced Democratic candidates, along with their record and policy statements when it comes to marijuana legalization. The Senators.

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

NORML

The agency in 2016 first announced its intent to license private entities to grow cannabis for FDA-approved clinical trials. In June of this year, one applicant – the Scottsdale Research Institute – filed a petition in the US Court of Appeals to order the DEA to comply with its 2016 policy.

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The Evolution of Kamala Harris’ Views On Marijuana

MassRoots

Despite those high numbers, Paul Henderson, Harris’ chief of administration, stated, “Our policy was that no one with a marijuana conviction for mere possession could do any (jail time) at all.”. She echoed this statement in 2016 after being elected to congress. After successfully defeating Hallinan, Harris did just that.

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American Bar Association Urges Congress To Let States Set Their Own Marijuana Policies

SMPL

The American Bar Association (ABA) adopted a resolution on Monday that calls on Congress to allow states to set their own marijuana policies and recommends rescheduling or descheduling cannabis under federal law. The final part of the resolution discusses the need to support research into cannabis.

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Dumpster Fire: What Went Wrong with CA Cannabis?

Project CBD

The probable closure of a significant percentage of California’s retailers will further destabilize the overall industry as cannabis farmers and manufacturers lose access to legal-market customers. Fatal Flaws When Proposition 64 passed in November 2016, it established 27 voter-mandated goals.

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California: Department of Cannabis Control Names Leadership Team

Cannabis Law Report

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. He was Deputy City Attorney in the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office from 2016 to 2019. Chief Deputy Director – Rasha Salama. Friedland at the U.S.