Project CBD

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

On June 25, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) announced its first-ever approval of a marijuana-derived pharmaceutical drug.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

According to data from the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission, more than 15,000 people were convicted for a first or second marijuana possession offense from July 2018 to June 2019. Both the Governor and the Attorney General are on record in favor of decriminalization.

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Project CBD

JULY 31, 2018

In June 2018, the Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) gave its blessing to “Epidiolex,” a purfied CBD pharmaceutical, for treating severe pediatric epilepsy. Six months later, Congress passed the Farm Bill, which legalized the cultivation of industrial hemp for many uses, including the production of biomass for CBD oil extraction.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2023

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) was saddened to receive news of the passing of David Crosby, who joined NORML's Advisory Board in 2018. The post NORML Remembers David Crosby appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Between 2017 and 2018, Australian police made over 72,000 marijuana-related arrests – 92 percent of which were for personal possession. The use of marijuana in public remains prohibited. The ACT’s policy conflicts with Australian federal law, which defines cannabis-related activities as criminal offenses.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

A previous analysis in 2018 of illicit vape products seized by police in Minnesota failed to identify the presence of vitamin E. Their reporting indicates that beginning in late 2018, some vendors began to use the oil as an additive in an effort to thicken the consistency of their e-liquids and to mask dilution.

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Americans for Safe Access

MARCH 22, 2018

After months of debate and continuing resolutions, the House of Representatives has finally unveiled its Appropriations package for the fiscal year of 2018. Unlike previous short term measures, this bill would fully fund the government through September 30, 2018.

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NORML

MARCH 5, 2019

The state-licensed cannabis industry gained over 64,000 new employees in 2018, and now employs over 200,000 full-time workers, according to data compiled by Whitney Economics and the online content provider Leafly.com.

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Americans for Safe Access

JULY 6, 2020

In January 2018, “medical marijuana” appeared roughly 1,750,000 times to a mere 567,000 hits for “medical cannabis.” Patients often use both marijuana and cannabis to refer to the plant, with many calling it marijuana, the name used in many state laws and regulations, as well as federal law, but that is changing rapidly.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

“Since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp cultivation in the US has grown rapidly,” the group summarizes in a press release. State licenses to cultivate hemp were issued to 16,877 farmers and researchers, a 476 percent increase over 2018 [totals].”

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Project CBD

DECEMBER 5, 2019

November 1, 2018, was a day for celebration. With one stroke, the British government finally cast aside years of outdated dogma, moving ‘ Cannabis Based Medicinal Products’ from Schedule 1 to Schedule 2. Unfortunately, a year has passed and only a handful of patients have actually been prescribed cannabis.

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NORML

APRIL 21, 2020

In 31 states, racial disparities were actually larger in 2018 than they were in 2010.” Authors reported that per capita marijuana possession arrests rose from 2010 to 2018 in states where possession offenses remain criminalized.

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2020

Under the law, which voters approved in 2018, regulators must license a minimum of 24 dispensaries in each of Missouri’s eight congressional districts. State regulators have begun issuing the first of nearly 200 licenses to medical cannabis providers.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

In 2018 alone, over 663,000 Americans were arrested for marijuana-related crimes, a three-year high. . “Not only does the bill reverse the failed prohibition of cannabis, but it provides pathways for opportunity and ownership in the emerging industry for those who have suffered most.

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NORML

MARCH 25, 2020

In a statement issued this week, a representative from the Administration acknowledged , “With the exception of businesses that produce or sell hemp and hemp-derived products (Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, Public Law 115-334), marijuana-related businesses are not eligible for SBA-funded services.”

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NORML

APRIL 22, 2020

A representative from the Small Business Administration previously acknowledged , “With the exception of businesses that produce or sell hemp and hemp-derived products (Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, Public Law 115-334), marijuana-related businesses are not eligible for SBA-funded services.”

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NORML

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Voters in the cities of Bremen (population 1,500) and Nelsonville (population 5,400) p assed similar ballot proposals amending “the penalty for misdemeanor marijuana offenses ( 200 grams ) to [the] lowest penalty allowed by the state law.” ” The citywide votes are consistent with those cast by voters in past elections.

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NORML

AUGUST 20, 2019

The agency’s 2018 report finds that past-year marijuana use by those ages 12 to 17 has fallen consistently since 2002, from 15.8 The self-reported use of marijuana by teenagers continues to decline nationally, according to federal data reported by the United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

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NORML

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

It was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on 3/22/2018 and is still stuck in committee. The bill was voted out of committee on 11/26/2018 and is now on its second floor reading and waiting for a scheduled vote. Companion bills S. 2703 and A.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The 2018 Farm Bill opened up hemp farming in the US, but when an entire crop tests over 0.3% THC it's considered illegal. The post Hemp testing over 0.3% THC must be destroyed—here’s why appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2019

Total % change from pre-legalization (2003) until 2018 = -3.3%. Adult use-sales go into effect. Four years into adult-use sales, net fatalities below 2002 despite rise in population and increased miles traveled. Total % change from pre-legalization (2003) until 5 years post (2009) = -27.3%.

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NORML

JANUARY 17, 2019

A similar version of this bill was passed in the House Judiciary Committee in 2018 yet was not taken up by the full chamber. Click here to send a message to your federal lawmaker and urge them to support the measure. .

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NORML

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Specifically, a 2018 literature review published in JAMA Psychiatry concluded : “Associations between cannabis use and cognitive functioning in cross-sectional studies of adolescents and young adults are small and may be of questionable clinical importance for most individuals.

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Project CBD

MARCH 8, 2019

Although the federal legality of these products has been a matter of debate, the 2018 Farm Bill signed into law last year officially took hemp and CBD from hemp off of the federal controlled substances list. AB 2215 was passed and signed into law in late 2018, allowing veterinarians to “discuss” the use of cannabis with pet owners.

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Leafly

APRIL 14, 2020

Joe Exotic's 2018 campaign for Oklahoma governor included a call for full legalization. And a rather novel way to sell it. The post Yes, the Tiger King really did run for governor on a ‘legalize weed’ platform appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

JULY 29, 2019

After winning a majority vote in the House during the 2018 session, the bill (HB110) fell just 4 votes short of regulating cannabis sales. We’re considering this a going-away party for Prohibition.” ” Delaware legislators are poised to fully legalize marijuana.

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NORML

MAY 28, 2019

The decision reverses a 2018 ruling by the Arizona Court of Appeals. Manufacturing and possessing concentrated forms of cannabis are legally protected activities under the state’s medical cannabis access law, according to a unanimous decision issued today by the Arizona Supreme Court.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The FDA alleges that the companies marketed CBD as either a dietary supplement or as a food additive, or in a manner that implied it could prevent or cure serious disease –- all of which violate the federal Food, Drug & Cosmetics Act.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2020

In 2018 there were nearly 24,000 adults arrested for less than 30 grams of cannabis. Preliminary data*, released on request from the Pennsylvania State Police Uniform Crime Reporting System, reveals that overall arrests for marijuana possession showed a decline in 2019. The new data shows 19,990 adults arrested for the same offense in 2019.

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NORML

JULY 18, 2019

The Senate hearing , titled “Hemp Production and the 2018 Farm Bill,” is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 25, at 9:30am est. Representatives from the United States Department of Agriculture, the US Food & Drug Administration, and the National Hemp Association are among those who will testify at next week’s hearing.

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Americans for Safe Access

MAY 21, 2019

In 2018, the FDA solicited public comments to help determine the United States’ position on the rescheduling of CBD and other cannabis compounds under international law. This is not the first time that the FDA has called for comments. Fortunately, in recent years, there has been a shift in the FDA’s attitude about cannabis.

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Leafly

APRIL 26, 2021

Delta-8-THC is a close cousin of standard delta-9-THC, and thanks to the 2018 farm bill, it can be purchased anywhere hemp products can be purchased. Find out how you can experience delta-8 products from 3Chi. The post Everything you need to know about delta-8-THC with 3Chi appeared first on Leafly.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 25, 2022

The board’s decision—which was made based on gaps in the 2018 Farm Bill that federally legalized hemp—is outlined in the document from its 901st meeting. Thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill, industrial hemp cultivation and processing is federally legal, though a few states have chosen to ban or not regulate the crop and its derivatives.

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NORML

MARCH 24, 2020

Marijuana won big at the ballot box in 2016 and 2018, and we expect that 2020 will be even bigger. Once we’re ready, we’ll spread the information far and wide to ensure that every American can be an informed cannabis voter. Check out Smoke The Vote and start helping fill in information about your state lawmakers now!

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NORML

JULY 1, 2019

“The historic passage of my Let Doctors Decide bill in 2018 allows practitioners to recommend medical cannabis for their patients as they see fit,” said Senator Dunnavant, a medical doctor from Henrico.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Another study published in 2018 found that adult-use legalization was associated with improved crime clearance rates. Just like the efforts of the new study, the 2018 study assessed the crime clearance rates in Colorado and Washington.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 29, 2021

Unfortunately, while the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the 2018 Farm Bill) legalized hemp nationwide, some states still treat hemp flower like an illicit substance. The plaintiffs argued that the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp production, and the state had no right to make it unlawful. But in July 2020, the U.S.

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