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Clarifying NY State Decriminalization and Marijuana Possession Related Penalties

NORML

As of August 28, 2019, public consumption and possession of up to two ounces of cannabis flower is punishable as a marijuana possession violation (not a crime) and the sentence of that offense is a monetary fine up to $200 under Penal Law 221. With the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, any oil or flower with less than 0.3

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South African Research Team Says Cannabis is ‘Very Promising’ as an Opioid Replacement

Veriheal

After providing the study subjects with Exodus and Tallyman in both flower and oil form, researchers successfully managed to wean patients off their former opioid medicines. Oil, on the other hand, contained a balanced ratio (1:1) of THC and CBD at 15-20 milligrams. milligrams. Cannabis’ Ability to Enhance Quality of Life .

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/1/19

NORML

The proposed changes: Allow physicians to recommend low-THC medical cannabis oil to any patient whom they believe will benefit from its therapeutic use; and. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 639, to allow the social consumption of cannabis by adults in licensed and regulated establishments. OR resident? Rhode Island.

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Move over CBD—CBN is Canada’s new trending cannabinoid

SpeedWeed

Short for Cannabinol, CBN has been popping up in products in gummies, vapes, beverages, and infused oils. That distillate can then be formulated into an MCT oil or vape formulations. I would love to see more targeted CBN offerings,” shares Ashleigh Brown, CEO and founder of medical cannabis advocacy group SheCann.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/14/20

NORML

It would not allow patients to smoke herbal marijuana or vape, but would allow forms including pills, oils, lozenges and patches. Legislation is pending to allow licensed on-site cannabis consumption. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of social consumption. Update : SB 165 was approved by the Senate on 3/12/20.

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CBD Ban: Brits Take Up Fight And Send Lawyers To Brussels

Cannabis Law Report

In the case of CBD, this includes extracts, oils and other derived products that are intended for ingestion by humans. and derived products containing cannabinoids are considered novel foods as a history of consumption has not been demonstrated. He lectures widely on EU consumer and trading standards law. Notable cases.

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Veriheal’s Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship 2020 Winners

Veriheal

He was exposed to alternative herbal options during his volunteer work as a Spanish interpreter at migrant clinics, and he became interested in medical cannabis when his mother asked him about CBD oil and cannabis as alternative options for her daily shoulder pain. . The club now has 3,000 members nationwide. .