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DEA: Marijuana Plant Seizures Spike, Arrests Fall in 2019

NORML

Federal law enforcement agents and their partners made fewer marijuana-related arrests in 2019, but seized a far greater number of plants than they did the year before, according to annual data compiled by US Drug Enforcement Administration. The program rapidly expanded to include programs in 25 states by 1982.

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Virginia: New Medical Cannabis Laws Take Effect July 1

NORML

Three new laws intended to expand patient access to and the therapeutic value of Virginia’s medical cannabis program take effect July 1, 2019. Virginia medical cannabis patients can now look forward to a greater range of products available in full therapeutic strengths thanks to Senator Dunnavant’s SB1557.

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Can Texas Build a Working Medical Cannabis Program in 2019?

Leafly

In 2019 Texans will find out whether lawmakers are ready to build a viable medical cannabis program or whether old-fashioned politics will limit access to effective medicine. The post Can Texas Build a Working Medical Cannabis Program in 2019? appeared first on Leafly.

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The 5 Key Takeaways From the 2019 State of the States Report

Americans for Safe Access

Every year the ASA team and I spend a considerable amount of time formally comparing every medical cannabis program in the United States. In 2019 this meant assessing the medical cannabis programs of 47 states, the District of Columbia, and four territories.

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Will Georgia Legalize Cannabis? GA Medical Cannabis Program Explained

Veriheal

All eyes are on Georgia’s medical cannabis program as it continues to grow. a prominent cannabis corporation in the state. Trulieve plans to open a new medical cannabis dispensary in Evans, Georgia. The History of the Georgia Medical Cannabis Program Georgia’s medical cannabis program started sales this past spring.

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Illinois: Medical Cannabis Expansion Measures Signed into Law

NORML

Pritzker (D) has signed two separate medical cannabis expansion bills into law. The new law went into effect on August 9, 2019. Senate Bill 455 permits children with serious conditions for which medical marijuana has been recommended to have medical cannabis infused products administered to them while on school property.

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Cannabis laws in Bosnia & Herzegovina

The Cannigma

Cannabis is illegal for medical and recreational use in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Growing, buying, or selling cannabis is illegal in Bosnia and Herzegovina and being caught doing so means you can face large fines and jail time. There have been several pushes for a medical marijuana program. Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal.

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