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Washington State Might Modify its Cannabis Policies

Veriheal

The 2021 legislative session is set to see some changes to cannabis policy. Activists and organizers supporting a change in Washington’s cannabis policy are hoping to tackle some key issues such as adult-use home cultivation, social equality, medical cannabis excise tax, and establishing a cannabis commission.

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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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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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What’s the difference? Oklahoma marijuana laws

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Medical marijuana comes from the Cannabis sativa plant and contains many active compounds, like delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, and cannabidiol, or CBD. After Oklahoma voters authorized the state’s medical marijuana program in 2018, consumers have become more curious about their options.

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A Guide to Choosing Cannabis Strains for Chronic Pain Relief

United Patients Group

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. Sativa and hybrid strains are also effective for pain relief , as they provide both physical and psychological effects.

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FIND YOUR RYTHM this 420, Illinois

SpeedWeed

Sour Diesel – RYTHM Sativa Dominant 1/8oz Premium Flower. This legendary sativa is a long-time favorite for good reason: It’s big on uplift with an energizing high, plus it’s got that oh-so-pungent diesel aroma. L’Orange – RYTHM Sativa Dominant Full Spectrum 500mg Cartridge. Courtesy of RYTHM. Courtesy of RYTHM.

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Estonia: Regulatory amendment to allow farmers to grow higher THC cannabis crops

Cannabis Law Report

The Ministry of Social Affairs is drawing up a regulatory amendment that will allow for varieties of Cannabis sativa with a higher tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content to be grown in Estonia. Currently, farmers in Estonia are only permitted to grow varieties of Cannabis sativa with a THC content of less than 0.2

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