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California Supreme Court: Cannabis Law Not Applicable to Prison Inmates

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The men appealed to the 3rd District Court of Appeal in Sacramento, which overturned their convictions after determining that while they could not legally eat or smoke pot in prison, possession of marijuana is no longer a criminal offense. The state supreme court weighed in after a challenge from the state attorney general.

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Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce bill to legalize recreational cannabis use

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HB 2050 would create a permitting process for growers, processors and dispensaries in addition to a 10% wholesale tax on business-to-business transactions. Jake Wheatley’s bill to end cannabis prohibition — HB 2050 —would replace the unregulated illicit market with a taxed and regulated system with licensed growers, processors, and retailers.

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Medical Cannabis Now Legal in California Health Care Facilities

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Gavin Newsom signed into law the Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act, or Ryan’s Law – remarkable for the fact that he vetoed a similar measure in 2019 due to conflict with federal law. As it stands, 36 states plus the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for medical and recreational uses.

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US Hemp Roundtable State Updates Januray 2022

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While we support Delaware’s interest in recruiting and training a police force, we’ve worked hard to educate law enforcement, legislators, and policymakers on the key differences between hemp and marijuana. HB 2050 legalizes marijuana, but the bill defines cannabis to include marijuana and industrial hemp.

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Costa Rica: Will He Won’t He? President Alvarado Sitting On Cannabis Bill

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Costa Rica’s president said he is studying a bill that would legalize medical marijuana and industrial hemp, giving no clear indication if he will sign the measure into law or not. The law covers cultivation, harvesting, processing, storage and transport. Hemp Today Reports. Economic potential. President’s term ending.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22/20

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This created issues for law enforcement and testing facilities in determining the difference between legal hemp and illegal marijuana. Jake Wheatley introduced legislation once again, House Bill 2050, to legalize and regulate adult use marijuana in Pennsylvania. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of legalization.

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Policy Analysis Paper: Medicinal cannabis and driving: the intersection of health and road safety policy

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Recent shifting attitudes towards the medical use of cannabis has seen legal access pathways established in many jurisdictions in North America, Europe and Australasia. The Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics, Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia.

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