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DEA Approves Cocaine Derivative for Parkinson’s Research. Why Not Cannabis?

Veriheal

But recent news of the DEA’s approval of a cocaine derivative for Parkinson’s disease research has left us scratching our heads. Could our society miss out on potential medical breakthroughs due to outdated marijuana laws or strict regulations? In the saga of prohibition, here’s the latest news.

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Six Things You Need to Know About CBD and Other Hemp-containing Pet Products

Cannabis Law Report

The trend toward state-level legalization of cannabis has led to a surge in cannabis-derived products and a continually evolving market with many types of cannabis products for people as well as their pets. Are any CBD and hemp-containing products legal for use in pet products? Who’s responsible for regulating CBD in pet products?

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Nevada veterinarians can now treat patients with certain cannabis products

Cannabis Law Report

The bill’s sponsor, State Assemblyman Steve Yeager, introduced the measure in February because Nevada law was unclear about whether veterinarians were permitted to administer CBD products or discuss them with pet owners. THC, despite laws in many states permitting it under various circumstances, is illegal under federal law.

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Federal legalization of hemp creating a quandary for police

Cannabis Chronicles

Marijuana, illegal under federal law , has enough THC to get users high. Nobody wants to see someone in jail for a month for the wrong thing,” DEA spokeswoman Barbara Carreno said. “To The pure CBD powder is then resold for use in everything from makeup to smoothies to pet food. Hemp has almost none — 0.3

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What if Federal Marijuana Reform Doesn’t Happen Anytime Soon?

Canna Law Blog

Among the many reasons (overproduction, market saturation) is that federal marijuana laws have not been reformed at all. For years marijuana entrepreneurs and their cheerleaders have repeated the refrain that federal reform of marijuana laws is just around the corner. A very real possibility.). Reason 1: Money.

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Law Enforcement Seizes $1.2 Billion of Cannabis in Southern California

SpeedWeed

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Law enforcement arrested 131 people during a 10-day operation last month in Southern California. . More than 400 law enforcement personnel from city, county, state and federal agencies seized $1.2 Water theft enforcement teams made 19 additional arrests. Environmental Impacts.

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FDA CBD Regulations Are On the Way (Sorta)

Canna Law Blog

Until recently, CBD resided in a legal penumbra where hemp was still scheduled on the federal Controlled Substances Act and could not be cultivated without a permit from the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”). And marketing any bodily or curative effects of CBD was (and still is) off limits. 2018 Farm Bill.

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