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Washington State Might Modify its Cannabis Policies

Veriheal

The state of Washington followed in the footsteps of Colorado legalizing an adult-use retail cannabis market in 2015. Medical cannabis has been legal in the state of Washington since 1998. The 2021 legislative session is set to see some changes to cannabis policy. Legal Cultivation at Home. A Commission for Cannabis?

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Countries that have legalized CBD

Cannabis Law Report

Words like marijuana, hemp, and THC can often easily determine whether CBD oil or another product is legally available for consumption and purchase. In this article, we will talk about the different types of cannabis, what makes a cannabis product legal and where CBD is legal. What Makes CBD Legal? Well, not really.

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Changing the way we talk about cannabis

The Cannigma

Cannabis, weed, ganja, pot…there is an almost endless list of names used to refer to the Cannabis sativa plant and its products. But when it comes to law and policy, what are the definitive terms we should be using when talking about cannabis? Is the current lexicon used by cannabis industry insiders appropriate?

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Global Legal Chronicle Article: Medical Cannabis regulation slowly advances in Brazil

Cannabis Law Report

In Brazil, the initial step to allow the use of cannabis sativa for medical purposes was taken in 2014, when the Judiciary granted the first injunction to authorize a patient to import and use cannabidiol-rich oil (CBD) for the refractory epilepsy treatment. extracts, the number of countries with specific regulations also increases.

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A Guide to Choosing Cannabis Strains for Chronic Pain Relief

United Patients Group

With the legalization of cannabis in many states and countries, it is easier than ever for those suffering from chronic pain to access the medical benefits of cannabis. Indica vs. Sativa: Indica strains are typically more relaxing and can be helpful in managing pain, while sativa strains are more energizing and may be better for daytime use.

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Banning Smokeable Hemp Is a Big Texas Failure

Veriheal

In order for hemp to be legal in America, it must maintain a THC level no higher than 0.3%. If THC levels go higher than this, the crop is considered “hot” and is often destroyed to avoid legal ramifications. federal legalization of hemp. Hemp is a type of cannabis that contains very minuscule amounts of THC.

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Washington State Is Leading the Way to a Consistent, Scientific Cannabis Lexicon

Veriheal

The term marijuana is slang and is in no way scientifically connected to the plant genus known as Cannabis sativa L. The state Liquor and Cannabis Board’s (LCB) cannabis policy and rules coordinator, Jeff Kildahl, recently stated the following during a meeting regarding the change: “It took a little while.

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