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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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Hawaii’s New Hemp Regulations Could Deter Cultivators

Veriheal

Hawaii has put forth new regulations surrounding the cultivation of hemp, a class of cannabis plants that contain 0.3% The History of Hemp Regulations in Hawaii. In July 2016 Hawaii Gov. An estimated 57 licensed cultivators took part in the pilot program until its end in 2020. or less THC. Although the U.S.

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Cannabis laws in Bolivia

The Cannigma

The possession, use, sale, or cultivation of cannabis can result in legal consequences ranging from fines to imprisonment. In 2016, the government passed a law allowing for the medical and scientific use of cannabis. Cannabis cultivation in Bolivia Cultivating cannabis for recreational use is illegal in Bolivia.

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200 Year Old Slovenian Company Lists In London To Raise Money For Hemp Cultivation

Cannabis Law Report

Freyherr International has 20 hectares of hemp cultivation in its home country and two hectares of medical cannabis growing in North Macedonia, which legalised medical cannabis in 2016. 200-Years Of History. The company’s history stretches back almost 200 years to when it was co-founded by a member of the Freyer family.

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Know Your Brand: Kaviar

Illinois News Joint

The Kaviar brand originated in Colorado in 2016 and entered the Illinois market this year. Kaviar cultivated strains include Blue Unicorn Poop, PB & J Fritter, Tangie Berry, Gelato Cake, Super Petrol, Mimosa, Apple Fritter, and more. Kaviar Craft Grow in Illinois cultivates all Kaviar products.

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10 must-see movies and TV shows about growing weed

The Cannigma

As legalization continues to spread across the globe, more and more films and television series are being made about weed – and specifically cannabis cultivation. The film takes a close look at how the cannabis plant has evolved and how humans have shaped its growth and cultivation over the years.

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California Cannabis Crops Threatened by Wildfires More Than Any Other Type of Agriculture

Veriheal

Fire history. Based on their findings, 36% of the state’s cannabis cultivation sites — equivalent to 986 farms — were found in high fire hazard zones. billion the state generated through legal cannabis in 2016. Fire hazard zones are classified according to the following factors: Climate. Crown fire potential. Topography.