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

Veriheal

Advocates for a consistent and accurate cannabis lexicon will be thrilled to hear that Washington state legislators are working toward replacing the word “marijuana” with “cannabis” in all outstanding legislation and laws. The word “marijuana” has been directly connected to a very racist past.

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The Week in Weed: December 4, 2020

The Blunt Truth

The legislation removes cannabis from the federal Controlled Substances Act. Since the likelihood of the Senate even considering this measure is nil, those who oppose the legislation can breathe easy. This has been a slow process, and will require regulatory action should the legislation become law. united nations. and finally.

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Unveiling the Green: Demystifying Cannabis and Its Multifaceted Benefits

The Herb Collective

Here are additional arenas where cannabis is making an impact: Sustainability: Hemp, a variety of the Cannabis sativa plant, is a sustainable resource for producing textiles, biodegradable plastics, and even biofuel. Beyond Medicine: The Versatility of Cannabis The benefits of cannabis extend far beyond its medicinal properties.

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How to Pick Premium Cannabis Seeds for Marijuana Growing?

Cannabis Law Report

Although cultivating marijuana plants is illegal in many countries and jurisdictions, most countries have no legislation prohibiting the sale of cannabis seeds. Should I Use Premium Sativa Seeds? Sativa seeds maybe you’re the best option if you live in a hot region and want to produce cannabis outdoors.

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Release: LATHAM & WATKINS SECURES COMPLETE VICTORY FOR FORMER KANAVAPE DIRECTOR ANTONIN COHEN IN HIS SUCCESSFUL APPEAL BEFORE THE FRENCH COURT

Cannabis Law Report

In 2015, Antonin Cohen and fellow-co-director of KanaVape, Sébastien Béguerie, were prosecuted for selling vaping products containing natural CBD, a non-psychotropic substance contained in the hemp (Cannabis sativa) plant.

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Federal Bill Would Raise THC Limit in Hemp to 1%

Canna Law Blog

The 2018 Farm Bill defined hemp as “[t]he plant species Cannabis sativa L. In January 2021 we reported on federal legislation introduced by Sen. Recently, the Cannabis Business Times reported on another new piece of legislation tackling this problem. The battle to raise the limit of THC allowed in hemp from.3% 3% to 1%.

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Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduces Bill to Regulate Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD in Food

Cannabis Law Report

introduced legislation on May 21 to ensure hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) is regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) like other ingredients used in dietary supplements, foods, and beverages. US Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Rand Paul (R-Ky.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.)

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