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State Policy Weekly Update 3/1/2023

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The post State Policy Weekly Update 3/1/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights in: GA, IL, ME, MD, MN, MT, NY, ND, SC,SD, TN, TX and WA.

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Is Cannabis Legal In Texas 2023?

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Recreational Use and Possession Limits As of 2023, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Texas. It’s important to note that Texas has not decriminalized marijuana, so any possession or selling cannabis is still treated as a criminal offense. However, the use of medical marijuana is permitted under certain circumstances.

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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. 17 at the 2023 USA Track and Field (USATF) indoor championships in Albuquerque, New Mexico, after she had won the long jump title with a record of 6.99 However, because she had tested positive for THC, she lost her title.

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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. “I This agreement now allows players to consume cannabis outside of games without penalty.

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New American Medical Association Study Shows Cannabis Legalization Not Linked to Increased Psychosis

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However, a 2023 study debunks many myths about the potential dangers of legalizing cannabis. With legalization spreading, the average price of cannabis has dropped substantially , but perhaps even more impressive is the significant increase in THC found in products on shelves—from only 4% in 1996 to a staggering 17% by 2017.

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What’s Happening With Cannabis Around the World?

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In order to make this change in policy surrounding medical cannabis in the country, the Swiss narcotics act that was previously approved in March 2021 had to be amended. This change in policy was sparked by the increase in authorizations in recent years. Albania Could Become the Next Medical Cannabis and Hemp Exporter.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 4/5/19

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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) of New Mexico signed cannabis decriminalization legislation into law. An Arkansas House committee defeated a decriminalization bill this week to send it to study. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. DE resident? FL resident? Legislation is pending, H.