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The DEA Just Got Scolded Over Its Marijuana Eradication Program

MassRoots

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) got a slap on the wrist from a federal watchdog agency over its management of a multi-million dollar marijuana eradication program. each year to help them get rid of illegal cannabis grows. But due to inadequate record keeping, the DEA doesn’t really know if that money is serving its purpose.

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The Week in Weed: January 5, 2024

The Blunt Truth

There’s an update on Alabama’s medical cannabis licensing program (meet the new year; same as the old year). The DEA is conducting a review of cannabis scheduling. COLORADO January 1, 2014 marked the opening of Colorado’s retail market for adult-use cannabis. And finally, we have an update on the Weed Nuns.

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Constitutionality of Cannabis: Federal Lawsuit Against DEA, DOJ Proceeds

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

Plaintiffs in the lawsuit include a 12-year-old epilepsy patient, an 8-year-old Leigh’s syndrome patient, an Iraq war veteran and sufferer of post-traumatic stress disorder, a former NFL player who heads a hemp company hawking sports performance products and a non-profit that helps minorities get ahead in the legal cannabis market.

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Psilocybin-Alcohol Study, FDA’s Psychedelic Guide, & the NCAA’s Cannabis Overhaul Begins

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A study investigated psilocybin’s effect on alcohol addiction, the FDA outlined best practices for future psychedelic research, and the NCAA is inching toward cannabis policy change. Lastly, the guide lays out the complex DEA registration process researchers much navigate to gain access to plants like psilocybin.

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Update on Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act

Cannabis Law Report

On Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) released draft legislation titled the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act. If implemented, regulatory responsibility of cannabis would be transferred from the U.S. Draft Bill Details.

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The Year in Weed: 2023 Edition

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Year In Weed, The Blunt Truth’s annual roundup of cannabis-related stories. Last year , I predicted there would be no federal cannabis legalization, but that perhaps states would legalize. Virgin Islands legalized adult-use cannabis. March brought an election defeat for adult-use cannabis.

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Cannabis Sustainability: Minimize Wastewater

Cannabis Law Report

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Cannabis Sustainability: Minimizing Water Waste. Because drought is a reality in many legal cannabis states during recent years—particularly those in the west—water bills commonly reach hundreds or several thousands of dollars to keep a good cannabis grow up and running.