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Scientists Find New CBD Source, Louisville Gets Infused Drinks, and Scotland’s Plea for Decriminalization

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Researchers found CBD in an unexpected place, infused cannabis drinks touched down in the south, and Scotland called for an end to the war on drugs. Brazilian Researchers Find New Source of CBD A team of Brazilian researchers stumbled upon CBD in an unlikely place. Though the plant contains CBD, it does not contain THC.

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Cannabis Decriminalization Approved By Virginia Senate And House

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The Virginia Senate approved a bill on Tuesday to decriminalize possession of marijuana. This comes one day after the House of Delegates passed similar cannabis decriminalization legislation. Current policy stipulates that possession is punishable by a maximum $500 fine and up to 30 days in jail. Writes Marijuana Moment.

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Denver Decriminalizes Psilocybin

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jurisdiction to decriminalize psilocybin-containing mushrooms. jurisdiction has actually approved of the decriminalization of psilocybin, and this could have major effects throughout the nation. Decriminalization is a very different concept. Decriminalization just will protect some users from facing jail time.

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The Baltic Times: Cannabis policy reform in Lithuania: history, current status, and future challenges

Cannabis Law Report

On Tuesday, the Seimas greenlighted the draft bill that aims to decriminalize personal possession of small amounts of cannabis. The move is another small step in the direction of making cannabis policy more lenient toward consumers who may be otherwise law-abiding citizens. The law defines hemp as the plant with less than 0.2%

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Alert: DoD prohibited substances: marijuana, CBD, and hemp

Cannabis Law Report

DoD prohibited substances: marijuana, CBD, and hemp. . Even though some states have decriminalized or legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use, under federal law, Marijuana remains an illegal Schedule I Controlled Substance, with a high potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical use. What is CBD?

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Is weed legal in Ukraine?

The Cannigma

Recreational: not legal, possession decriminalized Medical: legal. Recreational cannabis is not legal in Ukraine, but possession of up to 5 grams is decriminalized and there is a limited, but expanding, medical program. Possession of up to 5 grams is decriminalized. CBD regulations in Ukraine. Can you grow your own weed?

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How Kevin Durant Ended the NBA’s Cannabis Ban

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Now, with the 2023 policy change, the league will also no longer punish players for cannabis use. Durant continues to use his influential position to propel progressive policies off-court and to further destigmatize cannabis use. This agreement now allows players to consume cannabis outside of games without penalty.

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