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Iowa Medical Marijuana Laws: Past, Present, and Future

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From its prohibition to the gradual legalization and implementation of medical cannabis programs, the landscape of marijuana use for medical purposes has shifted dramatically. This laid the groundwork for the establishment of the state’s medical marijuana program.

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Why Are States Moving to Ban Delta 8 THC Products?

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However, in most cases, this involves the strength of products and the content of various cannabinoids such as CBD and THC. This cannabinoid is Delta 8 THC , and the questions people have regarding it are abundant. What is Delta 8 THC? Delta 8 THC occurs in very small amounts within cannabis and hemp plants.

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Texas Medical Marijuana Program Rules Open for Public Comment

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The rules governing the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) are currently under review, and public comments are being accepted through May 1, 2022. Requirements such as the 1% THC cap, the listed qualifying conditions, and the ban on medical cannabis for smoking are all prescribed by law and thus not subject to review.

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How Kevin Durant Ended the NBA’s Cannabis Ban

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All-star basketball player Kevin Durant recently scored a historic victory for cannabis advocacy. First-time offenders who tested positive for the drug were obligated to enter the basketball league’s substance-use treatment and counseling program. Can NBA Players Smoke Weed? It may also assist with athletic recovery.

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US Hemp Roundtable – Delta 8 Update

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Delta-8 THC remains the hottest topic in the hemp industry, and policymakers in Congress and in statehouses across the country are furiously addressing the issue. total THC thresholds. This month, we learned about raids of shops in Kentucky and Georgia for selling delta-8 THC products, with arrests made of retailers in Georgia.

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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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Did New York really ban delta-8 THC?

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Just weeks after it legalized adult-use cannabis , New York has joined a growing number of states that are seeking limits or prohibitions on delta-8 THC, the intoxicating cannabinoid synthesized from hemp. New York officials will prohibit the in-state production of delta-8 THC products derived from hemp. Last October, Gov.

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