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Global Legal Chronicle Article: Medical Cannabis regulation slowly advances in Brazil

Cannabis Law Report

Anvisa and Brazilian House of Representatives yield to social pressure and move towards to the universalization of cannabis for medical purposes. As scientific evidence advances on the therapeutic benefits of medicinal products made from Cannabis sp. extracts, the number of countries with specific regulations also increases.

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Article – National Law Review: House Vote on Cannabis Industry-Related SAFE Banking Act Scheduled for September 2019

Cannabis Law Report

Monday, September 23, 2019. As early as September 23, 2019, the United States House of Representatives is expected to vote on the widely anticipated Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act. Today’s cannabis industry encompasses the growth, processing, distribution, and other ancillary services related to both hemp and marijuana.

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Potential Issues With Testing Hemp Under The 2018 Farm Bill

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

On October 31, 2019, USDA published its interim hemp regulations and opened them up to a 60-day public commenting period. Among the hundreds of cannabinoids contained in cannabis, THC (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol) has been the focal point for testing because of its psychoactive properties. percent on a dry weight basis.”

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Senators Push for Updates to FDA Regulation of CBD Food Products and Dietary Supplements

Canna Law Blog

Because of the removal of hemp-derived CBD from the list of controlled substances, as well as growing interest from the public in CBD products, the Senators argue that the FDA’s regulations are outdated, and urge the agency to “immediately begin updating regulations for hemp-derived CBD and other hemp-derived cannabinoids, and [to] give U.S.

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Lex Blog Report: Italy Moves toward Legalising Cannabis… for Everyone

Cannabis Law Report

November 18, 2019. The Italian Parliament has established an intergroup on the legalisation of cannabis following calls to address the need for its decriminalisation and shortages of medical cannabis. The movement is supported by 25,000 signatures to date and aims to rekindle the 2016 citizens’ initiative to legalise cannabis.

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Using medical marijuana for anxiety and depression

Canna Care Docs

Research on its effectiveness is limited, but we have gathered any existing information you may want to know before using cannabis for your mental health. The main ingredient in cannabis that helps reduce anxiety is the compound cannabidiol, or CBD. Cannabis with lower THC content is recommended for anxiety. What is anxiety?

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New York Cannabis Companies Sidestep Flower Ban With Ground Flower Refills

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Flower is forbidden in New York, even for patients in the state’s medical cannabis program. Smoking medical marijuana is prohibited by the Compassionate Care Act,” said Jill Montag, public information officer for the New York DOH , referring to the medical cannabis law. Except that it isn’t.

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