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History of Marijuana in Mexico

Cannabis Law Report

Mexico represents an important role in the expansion of cannabis around the world, its history is part of a historical, social and economic bed that has transformed each of its events into relevant information at a political-social level. Origin of marijuana in Mexico. The plant was then easily forming part of the local culture.

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Federal vs. State Approaches to Cannabis: Recent DEA Data Shows Increase In Enforcement While States Move Toward Decriminalization and Legalization

The Blunt Truth

One might think that the recent uptick in the legalization of recreational marijuana usage would correlate with a decline in the arrests and seizures related to the leafy-green. The history of the law surrounding this subject may offer insight. million marijuana plants and conducted more than 6,600 marijuana related arrests.

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Federal vs. State Approaches to Cannabis: Recent DEA Data Shows Increase In Enforcement While States Move Toward Decriminalization and Legalization

Cannabis Law Report

One might think that the recent uptick in the legalization of recreational marijuana usage would correlate with a decline in the arrests and seizures related to the leafy-green. The history of the law surrounding this subject may offer insight. Robert Szyba. Seyfarth Shaw LLP. [co-author: co-author: Sydney Jenkins].

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Federal vs. State Approaches to Cannabis: Recent DEA Data Shows Increase In Enforcement While States Move Toward Decriminalization and Legalization

Cannabis Law Report

One might think that the recent uptick in the legalization of recreational marijuana usage would correlate with a decline in the arrests and seizures related to the leafy-green. The history of the law surrounding this subject may offer insight. By Robert Szyba & Sydney Jenkins. July 18, 2022.

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Cannabis regulations in Indiana

The Cannigma

Medical: No Recreational: No Reciprocity: N/A. A bill introduced in January 2022 to legalize cannabis failed , but the state is exploring regulating and decriminalizing delta-9 products and restricting delta-8 products in the 2022 fall session. Indiana does not have a legal medical or adult-use cannabis program. Possible penalties.

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New Frontiers in the Law of Psychedelics

Cannabis Law Report

Not only are more and more jurisdictions decriminalizing the use of psychedelics for recreational purposes, but it appears that psychedelic substances are the new horizon for the treatment of severe psychological disorders and other ailments. Drug Enforcement Agency (“DEA”). Published Via JD Supra. AIMS Institute, PLLC.

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The Year in Weed: 2019 Edition

The Blunt Truth

New Jersey failed to pass legislation legalizing recreational marijuana. History was made in June, when the state of Illinois legalized cannabis as of January 1, 2020. In October, Senator Mitch McConnell directed the DEA to figure out how to distinguish hemp from marijuana. See the hearing’s webpage , for the details.

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