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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. According to recent data from the Drug Enforcement Administration , however, in 2021, federal law enforcement agents seized over 5.5

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The Week in Weed: September 4, 2020

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Medical marijuana will be on the ballot in Nebraska. Florida has legalized medical marijuana edibles. And speaking of CBD, Seyfarth has a program coming up on that topic. There’s now CBD for elephants.

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What is the Difference Between a Cannabis Recommendation and Cannabis Prescription

United Patients Group

CVS, Walgreens, etc) as medical marijuana. A recommendation from a physician is simply permission (‘recommendation’) for the patient to use cannabis, which can be obtained in any state where medical marijuana is legal. A cannabis recommendation is a recommendation from a physician to use medical marijuana.

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Update on Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act

Cannabis Law Report

Today, adult use of cannabis, which is classified as a Schedule 1 controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), is legal in 18 states, and the medical use of cannabis is legal in 37 states, though cannabis use remains illegal under federal law. Restorative Justice and Opportunity Programs.

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Can I Use My Medical Marijuana in States Where It’s Not Legal?

CannaMD

However, given rapidly evolving – and often complicated – laws surrounding medical marijuana, many patients feel overwhelmed. Is it okay to use legally purchased medical marijuana in states where it’s not legal? Can you use your medical marijuana card in different states? Possession Limit: 1 oz.

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American Bar Association Urges Congress To Let States Set Their Own Marijuana Policies

SMPL

The American Bar Association (ABA) adopted a resolution on Monday that calls on Congress to allow states to set their own marijuana policies and recommends rescheduling or descheduling cannabis under federal law. The report goes on to describe how its recommendations would help resolve some of these issues.

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Every Florida Medical Marijuana Law You Need to Know

CannaMD

Current Florida medical marijuana patient? Either way, it’s important you stay up to date with Florida’s rapidly evolving legal landscape: Can you use medical marijuana at work? Do different states recognize Florida medical cards? What law legalized medical marijuana in Florida? What about travel?

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