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Hemp CBD Across State Lines: Oregon

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. The 2018 Farm Bill gives the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulatory authority over hemp cultivation at the federal level.

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Capitol Confidential: California dustup over cannabis unions

Leafly

More rumors about THC potency bills, and Vermont nears an agreement to allow retail stores. The post Capitol Confidential: California dustup over cannabis unions appeared first on Leafly.

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Pending cannabis card requests denied after law change

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

It seems a “typographic error” is to blame for confusion among some who tried to enroll in the state’s Medical Cannabis Program. But besides an incorrect date, the letters themselves also added to the confusion for some who sought to become medical cannabis patients. The program sent a number of denial letters to potential patients who failed to provide proof of New Mexico residency.

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A Surge in Popularity: How Cannabidiol is Making Waves

Cannabis Law Report

When it comes to the world of all-natural formulas touted to have health benefits, few are as polarising as cannabidiol. Due to the fact that CBD is a compound found in the drug cannabis, it immediately gets a bad rap as a product to avoid. Far too many people are afraid of marijuana to consider CBD in its different iterations to get a fair chance, which is a shame.

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Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.

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Pending cannabis card requests denied after law change

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

It seems a “typographic error” is to blame for confusion among some who tried to enroll in the state’s Medical Cannabis Program. But besides an incorrect date, the letters themselves also added to the confusion for some who sought to become medical cannabis patients. The program sent a number of denial letters to potential patients who failed to provide proof of New Mexico residency.

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California To Fine Black Market Landlords And Suppliers Up To $50K A Day

Cannabis Law Report

THC regs reports 25 February: California’s Legislature proposes to stamp out the black market by using a two-step approach. Municipalities are encouraged to embrace commercial cannabis while prosecutors will charge black market landlords and service providers with steep daily fines. The expanded enforcement net will act as an indirect tax that levels the playing field.

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CBD and Drug Tests – What Really Shows Up?

Corante

It doesn’t matter what industry you’re in, drug tests are a completely normal part of accepting a job. Many companies require their employees to take part in random drug tests throughout the year. You may think that they’re just looking for hard drugs or alcohol in your system but just about anything can show up on a drug test, even that aspirin getting you through the week. .

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

Patients are often instructed not to smoke marijuana for a few days prior to surgery. How readily do withdrawal symptoms develop? In the case of chronic marijuana smokers, withdrawal symptoms can develop after just 1 day of not smoking marijuana. See Answer. See Answer.

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Overcoming Negative Stigma: Why CBD is Gaining Popularity

The Joint Blog

It can sometimes be confusing to figure out just what most of the world thinks of cannabis. While it indeed has a negative reputation – and not without cause – there are plenty of positives about cannabis that have surfaced over the years. It has resulted in many places legalising marijuana, but it is still understandable to be hesitant when it comes to the use of such a drug.

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