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Scientists Sue DEA as it Drags its Feet and Hampers Cannabis Research

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Despite mounting evidence into cannabis’ therapeutic benefits, the DEA continues to close its eyes and plug its ears, constantly claiming that there is not enough research to support its medicinal value, according to Marijuana Moment. It could be argued that the DEA is hesitant for the sake of public safety. A Vicious Circle.

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New DEA Report Says Border Seizures of Mexican Weed Have Fallen By 80 Percent

SpeedWeed

Well, the DEA just released its 2020 National Drug Threat Assessment, and the report is full of stats on the United States’ most popular illegal addictions, new trends in intoxicants, and foreign trade — a.k.a. The US sourced 92 percent of its heroin from Mexico in 2019, according to product analyzed by a DEA tracing program.

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New Hemp Testing Guidelines Make Meeting 0.3% THC Limit Difficult

Medicinal Genomics

Last week the USDA issued its much-anticipated interim final rule for hemp manufacturing. However, the document also states “the cut shall be made just underneath a flowering material”. The language in the 2014 Farm Bill classified hemp as cannabis with less than 0.3% What does this mean for hemp farmers? THC requirement.

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Hemp and CBD: Submit Your Comments on USDA Interim Hemp Rules By December 30

Canna Law Blog

The hemp industry is up in arms over the USDA’s interim rules establishing a domestic hemp program. Most of us in the hemp industry are well-aware of the major issues in the interim rules: 15-day pre-harvest testing requirements, total THC, DEA laboratories, and crop insurance to name a few. 3% Total THC. 3% Total THC.

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Is Cannabis/Hemp Legal in the United States?

Otherside Farms

Marijuana and Hemp have been around for about 8,000 years when it was first discovered in Turkey. But where is it legal to grow cannabis or hemp? There are actually a few places in the United States, where it’s legal, but keep reading to find out everything you need to know about how to legally grow cannabis and hemp!

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Document: Barr Responses To QFR’s: CLR Digs Out The Relevant Q’s & A’s

Cannabis Law Report

The introduction to the document… The Honorable Lindsey Graham. Access the full document at. We’ve quickly scanned the document and highlight a few of the following passages of relevance. However, over two years have passed without any new schedule I marijuana manufacturer registrations. RESPONSE: Yes.

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Hemp CBD Across State Lines: North Carolina

Canna Law Blog

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Today we turn to North Carolina. producers and consumers.'”

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