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The UFC Knocks Out THC from its Anti-Doping Policy

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Although many of these athletes did not consume cannabis prior to games, fights, and other competitions but rather in their own free times, it did not matter as cannabis has been listed in many of the leagues’ anti-doping and drug policies since their inception. A Statement Regarding the Changes.

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CDC Dishes Out Workplace Cannabis Policy Advice to Companies That Hire Drivers

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Cannabis companies that hire drivers to work for them—such as delivery services and goods transporters—are being advised by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish certain policies that can mitigate the risk of impaired driving, all the while ensuring that companies remain in alignment with state legalization laws.

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Enforcement Bulletin – Prohibited: conversion of CBD to delta-8 THC; purchase or sale of hemp-derived delta-8 THC

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Subject: Prohibited: conversion of CBD to delta-8 THC; purchase or sale of hemp-derived delta-8 THC. This bulletin is offered in response to stakeholders who have requested additional guidance regarding delta-8 THC following the release of LCB Policy Statement #PS21-01 on April 28, 2021.

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Reports of Synthetic THC Snuck into Washington Cannabis Products

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And while many of the regulatory rules have been crafted thoughtfully, existing cannabis policy gaps have contributed to concerning market behavior. Alarmingly, there have been reports of synthetically created tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) being sold in the state of Washington. The Guise of Synthetic THC.

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U.S. Long Jumper Gets Stripped of Title After Testing Positive for THC

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long jumper, was stripped of the national indoor title she obtained in February after testing positive for THC. Davis-Woodhall tested positive for THC , a psychoactive chemical found in cannabis, marijuana, and hashish. However, because she had tested positive for THC, she lost her title. Tara Davis-Woodhall, a 23-year-old U.S.

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The Baltic Times: Cannabis policy reform in Lithuania: history, current status, and future challenges

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The move is another small step in the direction of making cannabis policy more lenient toward consumers who may be otherwise law-abiding citizens. In November 2021, a similar initiative proposed by the Liberal Party was rejected by the Seimas. THC – the chemical that gives cannabis its characteristic effect (‘high’).

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Oregon Cannabis: State of the State (2021)

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This year was relatively staid compared to 2020, but key features included: a plateau in pricing and regulated sales; intensifying local competition; important new laws, administrative rules and policies; a hollowed out hemp market; and some interesting large company activity. Sales look good, but dig a little. That company now boasts a $3.75

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