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Scientists Argue for New Definition of Hemp

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Our current definitions of hemp and marijuana distinguish these separate varieties of the Cannabis sativa plant based on THC content. New Hemp Definition Study. The post Scientists Argue for New Definition of Hemp first appeared on CannaMD. According to the United States government, any cannabis plant that contains under 0.3%

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Significant Decrease in Mental Health Treatment Seen in States With Legal Cannabis

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States legalizing recreational cannabis are seeing an unexpected and significant decrease in mental health treatment admissions. Ortega’s research meticulously analyzed data from ten states where adult-use cannabis has become legal. Here’s what the latest study fresh out of the journal Health Economics has to say.

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The Legal Status of Cannabis for Animals

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As so often happens, however, public demand is a few steps ahead of the medical and legal establishment. Both categories face their own individual legal challenges while the veterinary profession has its own internal battle on how to address the growing interest and body of research to support the use of medical cannabis for animals.

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Legal Counsel – State of Rhode Island

Cannabis Law Report

Class Definition GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To serve as an attorney in a state office by providing legal advice and services; to serve as a hearing officer as assigned; and to do related work as required.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Cannabis Odor Is Legal Grounds for Search

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The ruling comes in spite of the fact that hemp and CBD were legalized nationally in the 2018 Farm Bill. The court’s decision, seen by many as controversial , is set to reignite the debate surrounding the balance between civil liberties and law enforcement’s powers in the evolving landscape of cannabis legalization.

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New Hampshire Close to Legal Adult Use Cannabis

Canna Law Blog

New Hampshire is halfway to legal adult use cannabis, following the approval of House Bill 639 on April 6 by a wide margin of 272-109. Under HB 639 , possession of and other activities related to cannabis will be legal in New Hampshire, provided that the amount in question does not exceed a possession limit established by the new law.

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MJ Harvest and Cannabis Sativa Announce the Signing of the Definitive Plan of Merger and Reorganization

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Harvest, Inc. (“MJHI”) (OTCQB:MJHI) announced that it has entered into a definitive Agreement of Merger and Plan of Reorganization (the “Merger Agreement”) to merge with and into Cannabis Sativa, Inc. (“CBDS” or “Cannabis Sativa”).

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