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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. ” DEA data for 2019 is online here. million in 2018. million in 2018.

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Au Revoir Canadian cultivator Bonify

Cannabis Law Report

Canadian cultivator Bonify shutting down in wake of illegal cannabis sales scandal. Canadian cannabis cultivator Bonify Holdings Corp. MJ Biz reports. is shutting down, 2½ years after its sales license was suspended because the company sold illegally sourced marijuana into the regulated market. Read more [link]. Linked in Page says.

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Major Changes to California Hemp Cultivation Laws are on the Horizon

Canna Law Blog

On September 11, 2019, the California Assembly approved SB-153 , a bill aimed at making significant changes to California’s hemp cultivation law. It is widely expected that the bill will be executed and become law. This is required under federal law, in order for states to comply with the 2018 Farm Bill.

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Cannabis laws in Barbados

The Cannigma

The possession, cultivation, sale, and trafficking of cannabis are all illegal and punishable by law. While medical cannabis laws were introduced in 2019, the program is still in its early stages. However, the government has not shown any indication of liberalizing its cannabis laws beyond the medical industry.

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2019: A High-storic Year for Nevada NORML Chapters

NORML

Visited Sandy Valley, NV in support of a cultivation facility. To show support and provide knowledge for the populace of Sandy Valley, volunteers from Las Vegas NORML attended a town hall meeting where we addressed the divided community on a cultivation facility opening in their town. Organized a 50+ panel discussion for CBD.io.

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Italy set to decriminalise cultivation of cannabis plants for personal use say media reports

Cannabis Law Report

The measure, adopted by the country’s Lower House’s justice committee, approves the cultivation of up to four cannabis plants. Backers of the law change say it is necessary to allow people to grow. The reform has come two years after Italy’s supreme court ruled that small scale cultivation of cannabis was legal.

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Cannabis laws in the Philippines

The Cannigma

However, in 1972, then-President Ferdinand Marcos declared martial law and instituted a strict anti-drug policy, which included harsh penalties for drug offenses, including cannabis use and possession. The penalties for violating cannabis laws in the Philippines are severe.

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