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Oregon NORML, In Partnership With The Oregon Justice League, Files “Legalization Justice Act of 2020”

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She generated international headlines when she opened the World Famous Cannabis Cafe in 2009, the nation’s first public-facing cannabis consumption lounge. “This is about equal rights because whenever you pick a certain group and treat them differently that is discrimination.

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Grading the Presidential Candidates on Marijuana: Michael Bloomberg

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He won reelection in 2005 and again in 2009. Arguably the most memorable aspect of Bloomberg’s mayorship, however, was the expansion of New York City’s “stop-and-frisk” program, which allowed police officers to detain and search members of the public without probable cause.

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What are the cannabis laws in Mexico? Is weed legal?

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While the government of Mexico already decriminalized possession of up to 5 grams of marijuana in 2009, more wide ranging legalization lagged far behind for nearly a decade. . A ruling by the country’s supreme court in 2018 overturned a ban on recreational cannabis as unconstitutional. What marijuana products are allowed in Mexico?

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Eaze To Acquire Multi-State Retail Leader Green Dragon, Creating Nation’s Largest MSO Delivery Operation and Biggest California-Headquartered MSO

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million cannabis deliveries to date, we are committed to creating a more diverse and sustainable industry through our Momentum business accelerator and Social Equity Partners Program. With over 7.8 Learn more at eaze.com. About Green Dragon.

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Lao Peoples Democratic Republic: Outlook For Cannabis Liberalization And CBD Market Authorization In Laos

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076/PM, dated March 20, 2009, declares the “cannabis plant” a narcotic-producing plant, prohibiting its cultivation and possession, and officially places THC on the country’s list of prohibited narcotics. The Law on Narcotics No. 10/NA, dated December 25, 2007, prohibits narcotics from being used in Laos.

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Cannabis laws in the Czech Republic

The Cannigma

This code was updated in 2009 , and possession of 15 grams of cannabis, five grams of cannabis resin, and five plants is subject to a minor fine. These rules were updated in 2009, and possession of 15 grams of flower, five grams of resin, and growing five plants was decriminalized and is subject to a fine. Home grow is not allowed.

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5 Things Veterans Deserve to Know About Medical Marijuana

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The VA, through VHA Directive 1315 , confirms: Veterans must not be denied VA services solely because they are participating in state-approved marijuana programs. According to the VA : Veteran participation in state marijuana programs does not affect eligibility for VA care and services. PTSD Studies Support Cannabis.