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Argentina’s Congress Aprroves Law To Create Reg Framework “for public and private investments in the production of pharma-grade cannabis products.”

Cannabis Law Report

The law also provides cannabis businesses with access to traditional banking and establishes a streamlined regulatory process for hemp producers. The Supreme Court decriminalized the use of small amounts of cannabis in 2009. Divided Opinions.

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New Frontiers in the Law of Psychedelics

Cannabis Law Report

Not only are more and more jurisdictions decriminalizing the use of psychedelics for recreational purposes, but it appears that psychedelic substances are the new horizon for the treatment of severe psychological disorders and other ailments. Published Via JD Supra. The state of the law on psychedelic substances is in flux.

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A New Survey Provides Insight into Youth Consumption Post Legalization

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For many years those who have stood against the reform of cannabis laws have argued that decriminalization and/or legalization would lead to an increase in consumption among adolescents. The survey found that from 2009-2019 there were “no change” in the rate of cannabis consumption among high school students.

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Is weed legal in the UK?

The Cannigma

The United Kingdom legalized medical cannabis in November 2018 but the program is the subject of criticism regarding access to medicine and approval of patients. The UK government made the decision i n 2004 to reclassify cannabis from a Class B to Class C drug, but the decision was rescinded in 2009. of those aged 16 to 24.

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New American Medical Association Study Shows Cannabis Legalization Not Linked to Increased Psychosis

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In addition, several other studies suggest that legalizing access to marijuana is actually associated with decreased: Crime Opioid overdose Mental illness rates Gone are the days when cautionary tales run rampant. Census figures (2002-2009) as well as American Community Survey totals (2010–2017).

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Freedom Leaf’s Diversity in Cannabis Impact List

Freedom Leaf

I continue to advocate for patient access to medical marijuana, and work with recreational legalization groups like Start SMART New York and Drug Policy Alliance that aim to take away one of the many tools law enforcement uses to lock up people of color, and to make sure we’re not pushed out of this industry. ” WANDA JAMES .

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David Feldman – Hiller PC: Imperfect Schumer bill good step forward

Cannabis Law Report

The fate of the SAFE Banking Act to enhance banking access for cannabis companies, which Sen. Jimmy McMillan became somewhat infamous as a NYC Mayoral candidate in 2005 and 2009 (he also ran for Governor in 2018). Deciding if pre-market review of products is necessary. Cory Booker (D-NJ) has vowed to block in favor of CAOA.

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