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United Coalition of Cannabis Associations Successfully Advocated Amendments into AB 45, Establishing A Foundation for Comprehensive Cannabinoid Policy.

Cannabis Law Report

The mission of the United Cannabis Business Association is to establish a comprehensive, statewide cannabinoid policy. It is in that same spirit that UCBA has spent the last three years advocating for responsible consumable hemp policy. Such a policy includes equal safety testing requirements to protect public health.

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Louisiana Is Blazing Trails With New Cannabis Laws

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In addition to numerous expansions to the state’s medical marijuana (MMJ) program, the state’s decriminalization of cannabis went into effect in August, beginning the reversal of decades of harm done by the war on drugs. John Bel Edwards (D) in 2016. Starting Aug. There’s Still More Work To Be Done.

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

Cannabis Law Report

Here we undertake an analysis of this policy issue based on a case study of the introduction of medicinal cannabis in Australia. The Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics, Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia. Deakin Law School, Deakin University, Burwood, VIC 3125, Australia.

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Breaking the Stigma: Shifting Attitudes Toward Medical Marijuana Nationwide

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Public discourse became more nuanced, with patients and advocacy groups championing the cause of medical marijuana as a legitimate and effective treatment option. One of the key drivers of this shift is the increasing body of scientific research highlighting the medical properties of cannabinoids, the active compounds in marijuana.

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US Hemp Roundtable – Delta 8 Update

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp Roundtable, the industry’s national advocacy organization, opined in March that products with intoxicating effect should not be marketed as hemp, but rather should be regulated akin to adult-use cannabis. Oregon : HB 3000 would define THC to include all THCs and intoxicating cannabinoids that are artificially derived.

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States That Restrict MMJ Access Are Interfering With Patients’ Rights, Study Shows

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Despite notable advances in MMJ research over the last decade, scientists have found that some states’ restrictions on qualifying conditions prevent millions of patients from getting the treatments they need—robbing them of potential relief offered by cannabinoid therapies. How Do MMJ Restrictions Affect Patients and Doctors?

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The Evolution of Medical Marijuana: From Stigma to Acceptance in the US

MMJ Recs

Despite this, pockets of advocacy and research persisted, leading to the gradual recognition of its therapeutic potential and subsequent legalization for medical use in various states starting in the late 20th century. Understanding these multifaceted policies is crucial for grasping the complex evolution of medical marijuana in the US.