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Is Cannabis Legal In Texas 2023?

PrestoDoctor

Recreational Use and Possession Limits As of 2023, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Texas. The Compassionate Use Act, enacted in 2015, allows for the medical use of low-THC cannabis oil by patients with certain qualifying conditions. Medical Use and Eligibility Texas does have a limited medical marijuana program.

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New Study Reveals Field Sobriety Tests Ineffective at Accurately Detecting THC-Induced Impairment in Drivers

Veriheal

However, a recent 2023 study published in JAMA Psychiatry raises serious questions about the accuracy of these tests when it comes to detecting impairment induced by tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The inaccuracy of impairment detection not only puts road safety at risk but also exposes innocent drivers to potential legal consequences.

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High Hopes on 4/20: The Current Status of Cannabis Laws in Texas

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

iv] Currently, the Act permits a qualified physician to prescribe “low-THC cannabis” (1% by weight tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”)) for a greater number of conditions. [v] Health & Safety Code § 487.001 et seq. [iv] 2 – 3 (2023). [x] 2 – 3 (2023). Specifically, H.B. Code § 169.001 et seq. [vi] viii] Id. [ix]

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Oregon Cannabis Investigation Serves As a Reminder About Consumer Product Safety

Cannabis Law Report

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) is conducting an ongoing investigation into Curaleaf regarding an alleged mislabeling of a nonpsychoactive cannabidiol (CBD) product, which actually contained psychoactive delta-9 tetrahydracannabinol (THC). The wrongful death trial is scheduled for May 2023.

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The Remarkable Benefits of Delta-8-THC: Unveiling the Potential of a Unique Cannabinoid 

The Joint Blog

While much attention has been focused on the well-known compounds like CBD and Delta-9-THC, a lesser-known cannabinoid called Delta-8-THC has emerged as a topic of interest. Delta-8-THC possesses its own set of unique properties, offering a range of potential benefits to users. THC content.

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Clearing the Haze: The Method and the Madness Behind the New Cannabis Laws in California and Washington

The Blunt Truth

More recently, on May 9, 2023, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed similar legislation relating to initial hiring decisions. Testing for THC The primary psychoactive agent – the thing that gets people high – in cannabis is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). What does this mean? The same may hold true for hair testing.

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Everything MMJ Patients Need To Know About Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Texas

MMJ Recs

However, the tide began to turn in 2015 when the state legislature passed the Compassionate Use Act, allowing for the limited use of low-THC cannabis for patients with intractable epilepsy. Qualifying conditions include epilepsy, terminal cancer, multiple sclerosis, autism, and incurable neurodegenerative diseases.