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ICYMI: DEA and Cannabis Research Still Lousy Bedfellows

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At the same time, because of the federal illegality of cannabis, the federal government has routinely denied third party requests for further research in regards to its potential medical benefits, among other health and safety impacts.

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USDA NON-ENFORCEMENT OF DEA-LAB AND DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

Cannabis Law Report

After a significant outcry by the hemp community, the USDA is backing down from its requirement that all hemp be tested at DEA-registered labs for the 2020 season. However, hemp producers should be aware that the USDA expects to begin enforcing the requirement to use DEA-registered labs for the 2021 growing season.

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The Week in Weed: August 28, 2020

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The DEA has a new hemp rule. Recreational use would be legal for those 21 or older, with the sales tax revenue going to community colleges, public safety, health and roads. dea hemp rule. He did not address the DEA’s new rule and its effect on the industry’s survival. And traffic lights go green. and finally.

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Federal vs. State Approaches to Cannabis: Recent DEA Data Shows Increase In Enforcement While States Move Toward Decriminalization and Legalization

The Blunt Truth

Indeed, the DEA reports that it is “aggressively striving to halt the spread of cannabis cultivation in the United States,” including through its Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program (DCE/SP), which began funding eradication programs in 1979 and has approximately 126 state and local law enforcement agency participants.

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Chacruna: Ayahuasca FOIA Requests Reveal Increased Ayahuasca Seizures, Lack of Due Process and Government Secrecy

Cannabis Law Report

Drug Enforcement Agency (“DEA”). Any and all communications in 2020 to or from the CBP, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration or State or local law enforcement that deal with or address the interception, destruction, or seizure of ayahuasca in year 2020. Customs Border Patrol (“CBP”) and U.S. Department of Justice, U.S.

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The Week in Weed: May 15, 2020

The Blunt Truth

The National Cannabis Industry Association would like to get the DEA out of research entirely, and state-level research could be a substitute for the federal program. The group promises to follow safety protocols, so they can muster the support they need, without risking anyone’s health. montana update. maine licensing.

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Federal vs. State Approaches to Cannabis: Recent DEA Data Shows Increase In Enforcement While States Move Toward Decriminalization and Legalization

Cannabis Law Report

Indeed, the DEA reports that it is “aggressively striving to halt the spread of cannabis cultivation in the United States,” including through its Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program (DCE/SP), which began funding eradication programs in 1979 and has approximately 126 state and local law enforcement agency participants.

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