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The History of CBD: How the Industry Changed Over the Years

The Joint Blog

As CBD is becoming increasingly popular for various ailments, it is time to look back on its history to learn more about its road to legalization. Yet, each state can determine the licensure and regulation of hemp products. Also, in some states like Virginia, people must have a prescription from a doctor to receive CBD oil.

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Action Needed: Marijuana Vote This Week In Congress

NORML

However, since 2014, members of Congress have passed annual spending bills that included a provision protecting those who engage in the state-sanctioned use and dispensing of medical cannabis from undue prosecution by the Department of Justice. Send a message to your lawmaker in less than 20 seconds right now.

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Pennsylvania Doctor Denied Handgun over Legal Medical Cannabis Use Sues FBI, ATF

Cannabis Law Report

Roman, who has no criminal history, told the clerk truthfully that he has a medical prescription for marijuana. Roman has no criminal history—of violence or any other offenses. Sorry, the clerk told him, no gun. Roman’s application was denied due to his medical use of cannabis, which is legal in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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Talking Cannabis with Your Doctor: How to Prepare for It

United Patients Group

Your doctor needs to know your complete medical history, including any previous experience with cannabis and any potential side effects you may have experienced. Bear in mind that doctors are bound by patient confidentiality laws. Your doctor may recommend alternative treatments based on your medical history and treatment goals.

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U.S. Secret Service Relaxes Past-Use Cannabis Policy for Applicants

Veriheal

Prior to the announcement, the Secret Service’s drug policy called for immediate disqualification of persons with a history of using cannabis. USSS’s employment policy also includes the use of hemp and cannabidiol (CBD) products in its Drug History Consideration.

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Court of International Trade OKs “Drug Paraphernalia” Import to Washington

Canna Law Blog

That even if it qualified as drug paraphernalia, it should be exempted from the import prohibition because marijuana’s status as legal under Washington State law. The following month, CBP informed Eteros it was nevertheless going to exclude the equipment because it constituted “drug paraphernalia.” The opinion.

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Only In The South: The Mississippi Supreme Court Ruled To Uphold a Life Sentence Prison Term For a Man In Possession Of FEWER THAN TWO OUNCES Of Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Constitution which bars excessive bail, fines, and cruel or unusual punishment, and was in line with state law. The conviction would typically carry a sentence of up to three years in prison but Russell was given the enhanced sentence under the state’s habitual offender law.

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