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Alaska Lt Gov Signs Off On On-Site Cannabis Consumption In Licensed Storefront Dispensaries

Cannabis Law Report

Kevin Meyer (R) signed new regulations into law on Tuesday, no states had been in the business of issuing permits authorizing on-site consumption. Under the new rules, consumption area would have to be physically separated from retail spaces, either by a wall and a “secure door” or an outdoor patio. states—but until Alaska Lt.

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Is weed legal in Colombia?

The Cannigma

Recreational cannabis is not legal in Colombia, but personal consumption and possession of the plant is decriminalized. The country has had a medical cannabis program since 2015. In 2015, the government went a step further and decriminalized personal cultivation of up to 20 cannabis plants. Cannabis in Colombia.

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Nevada SC Rules “state law protecting “lawful activities” or “lawful off-duty conduct” does not apply to non-medical cannabis consumption”

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In a decision last week, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that the state law protecting “lawful activities” or “lawful off-duty conduct” does not apply to non-medical cannabis consumption, according to an Ogletree Deakins report. To further support its decision, the court relied on a 2015 Colorado Supreme Court case, Coats v.

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Jamaica’s Ganja Shortage: ‘Cultural Embarrassment’ or Clickbait?

The Cannigma

Thomson said that cannabis “is a crucial part of Jamaica’s brand identity and rich culture,” and that while the regulated market can meet its own demand, there is a significant shortage when it comes to cannabis for consumption by Jamaicans. Could increased consumption be to blame? A tourist smoking cannabis in Jamaica (Shutterstock).

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Terpene Spotlight: Pinene

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A 2015 study determined that pine needle oil from crude extract of pine needles has been used as an anti-cancer agent in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Patients should speak with their certified medical marijuana physician to determine which strains and methods of consumption are most appropriate for their medical conditions.

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Smartphone Sensor Data Could Detect Cannabis Intoxication With 90% Precision

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) conducted a 2015 study that found the odds of being involved in a crash to be significantly lower after consuming cannabis versus drinking alcohol. In a 2015 controlled study, the NHTSA found no significant risk to driving associated with cannabis consumption.

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Terpene Spotlight: Myrcene

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Additionally, a 2015 study published in the European Journal of Pharmacology reported that Myrcene aids in anti- Osteoarthritis treatment. Patients should speak with their certified medical marijuana physician to determine which strains and methods of consumption are most appropriate for their medical conditions.

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