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The history and science of psychedelics: from acid and shrooms to ketamine and salvia

The Cannigma

History: Magic mushrooms have likely been consumed as long as humans have roamed the earth – or possibly longer, according to Terrance McKenna’s “Stoned Ape Theory,” which suggests human evolution and language development was expedited by these mushrooms. History: Bufo is a slang term for the poisonous secretions of certain toads.

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How Kevin Durant Ended the NBA’s Cannabis Ban

Veriheal

A new collective bargaining agreement between the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association union went into effect July 1, 2023. Kevin Durant on Weed in the NBA Kevin Duran is a forward for the Phoenix Suns and one of the top scorers in NBA history. Can NBA Players Smoke Weed? He’s also a fierce cannabis advocate.

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CCT CET: Responsible Persons, “Collection & Remittance of Cannabis Excise Tax [“CET”] & Cannabis Cultivation Tax [“CCT”]

Cannabis Law Report

The weakness relates to the collection and remittance of Cannabis Excise Tax [“CET”] and Cannabis Cultivation Tax [“CCT”]. When the Distributor role was created, the California Legislature decided to place the majority of the collection and remittance responsibility on it [1]. The amount of cultivation tax.

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Cannabis Receives a Welcome Push from The Alcoholic Beverage Industry, Leaving Regulators Buzzing

The Blunt Truth

Repeal and Regulate: Post-Prohibition Regulation of Alcoholic Beverages Taking a step back into history, it is important to review post-prohibition alcohol regulation in the United States. The efficient and effective collection of federal excise tax. Effective federal measures to ensure public safety.

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A Bipartisan Bill Would Regulate Hemp CBD as a Dietary Supplement

Canna Law Blog

8179 would legalize the manufacture, sale and marketing of hemp, hemp-derived cannabidiol and other hemp extracts (collectively referred to as “Hemp Products”) as dietary supplements under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (“FDCA”). If enacted in its current form, H.R. In sum, the enactment of H.R.

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National Hemp Association and Hemp Feed Coalition Join Forces to advance hemp as animal feed

Cannabis Law Report

The superior nutritional profile of hemp has long been known and hemp has a long history of use as animal feed prior to its prohibition. The hemp industry is at a critical point where we need regulators and policy makers to recognize the existing, well documented science surrounding the safety and efficacy around hemp ingredients for feed.

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Applied DNA Adds First Summer Camp for safeCircle Pooled COVID-19 Surveillance Testing

Cannabis Law Report

Samples will be collected via anterior nasal swabs that offer ease-of-use for all ages. Pooled surveillance testing of all campers will be conducted prior to the start of each of two summer sessions and once on-site.