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Jared Shaw Could Face the Death Penalty for Edibles in Indonesia

Veriheal

The root belief is that strong punishments will deter consumption, thereby lowering crime rates and addiction statistics. The current approach of many places, from the U.S. to Indonesia, is to crack down harshly on those who use, distribute, or promote drug use.

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Why Are States Moving to Ban Delta 8 THC Products?

Veriheal

Many states across the United States have chosen to legalize cannabis for either medical or both medical and retail consumption. However, in most cases, this involves the strength of products and the content of various cannabinoids such as CBD and THC. What is Delta 8 THC? How is Delta 8 Different from Delta 9 THC?

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Vermont’s Cannabis Board Rejects Proposed 15% THC Cap on Cannabis

Veriheal

A suggested 15% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) potency cap for cannabis products in Vermont’s adult-use cannabis market has been dismissed after a strong debate among the Vermont legislature. The state’s leading physician advocacy group, the Vermont Medical Society , initially issued the rejected recommendations to the Cannabis Control Board.

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Pennsylvania: Marijuana possession arrests decline statewide

NORML

. “The damage that is done when a person is arrested is significant, and it’s people of color who are disproportionately impacted, despite the fact that cannabis consumption is the same across races. Constant THC testing sending people into an endless cycle of probation violations.

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Is Weed Legal in Japan? Cannabis Legalization Bill Explained

Veriheal

Yet, at the same time, the new amendment to Japan’s cannabis control legislation will also impose harsher bans and punishments for the consumption of recreational tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-containing cannabis products. In Japan, THC-based products are designated as narcotics to be regulated.

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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. “Marihuana” is a Schedule I controlled substance under PHL 3306(d)(13).

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/14/20

NORML

Legislation is pending, HCR 2045, that seeks to arbitrarily cap the potency of cannabis flowers at two percent THC. Send a message to your lawmakers in opposition to THC limits. Send a message to your lawmakers in opposition to THC limits. Legislation is pending to allow licensed on-site cannabis consumption. AZ resident?