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UN Report: Drug Policies Should Protect Human Rights, Reduce Harm

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Active research was carried out on the effects of these drug policies on society and the results, in these reports, have led the United Nations to consider a favorable revision of drug policies in order to protect human rights. 2023 World UN World Drug Report The 2023 World Drug Report urges the development of effective drug policies.

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How Kevin Durant Ended the NBA’s Cannabis Ban

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A new collective bargaining agreement between the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association union went into effect July 1, 2023. Now, with the 2023 policy change, the league will also no longer punish players for cannabis use. Can NBA Players Smoke Weed?

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Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) Reports Says States Have Collected $US10 Billion In Cannabis Taxes So Far

Cannabis Law Report

Since 2014 when sales began in Colorado and Washington, legalization policies have provided states a new revenue stream to bolster budgets and fund important services and programs. Eight of the laws were approved in 2020 or 2021, and in seven of those states, sales and tax collections have not yet begun. Here’s what they say.

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Alert: Governor Gavin Newsom signs legislation implementing the 2022-23 state budget, including trailer bill focusing on measures to bring tax relief to the cannabis industry

Cannabis Law Report

Move cannabis excise-tax collection and remittance to retail in 2023, establishing one point of collection and remittance and greatly simplifying tax requirements for the entire cannabis supply chain. Allow eligible equity retailers to keep a percentage of the excise tax they collect. Strengthen labor peace requirements.

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California Governor Proposes a Cannabis Tax Reduction in an Effort to Shore Up the Legal Market

Cannabis Law Report

Gavin Newsom introduced proposed revisions to his 2022-2023 budget proposal, which would eliminate the cannabis cultivation tax rate beginning July 1, 2022. The 15% excise tax on cannabis sales would remain, and the collection and remittance of that tax would be limited to retail sales beginning January 1, 2023.

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NFL Invests in CBD Research for Player Pain Management

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The NFL and the Players Union Announce a Joint Statement The historic announcement came in June 2023, as the NFL and its player’s union, the NFLPA , jointly revealed their commitment to back further independent CBD research. In 2020 the NFL changed its drug testing policy, which was a significant development.

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Minnesota’s New Recreational Cannabis Law Results in First-Of-Its-Kind Drug Testing Scheme

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Starting August 1, 2023, Minnesota will provide protections to individuals who use cannabis for recreational purposes, after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a state law allowing adults 21 and older to use recreational cannabis.

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