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Intoxicating Hemp Swindle

Project CBD

A new study from an industry advocacy group in California examines the content of dozens of unregulated intoxicating “hemp” products that are easily available in the Golden State despite being banned by state law. These injuries involved either nicotine products or cannabis oil concentrates. A New York Times story (Jan.

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Clarifying NY State Decriminalization and Marijuana Possession Related Penalties

NORML

Penal Law 220 relates to “controlled substances” offenses which include possession of “concentrated cannabis” which is defined as being more than 2 1/2% by volume of the total volume of cannabis seized. PL 220 then imposes escalating grades of punishment depending on the weight of concentrated cannabis.

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Louisiana Is Blazing Trails With New Cannabis Laws

Veriheal

Glover has partnered with a cannabis advocacy group called Louisiana Progress to create an awareness campaign that will facilitate education about the new cannabis reform policy, including a social media campaign and outreach to law enforcement agencies. Starting Aug.

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International Cannabis Brand Cookies Debuts New SKUs in Washington State Through Partnership with Edgemont Group

Cannabis Law Report

Cookies Top-Shelf Genetics Featured in New Lines of Concentrates and Cartridges Now Exclusively Available at Cookies Tacoma, Statewide to Follow. Washington cannabis consumers now have access to a full line of concentrates and cartridges featuring Cookies’ sought-after genetics such as Berry Pie, Pomello and Sweet Tea. TACOMA, Wash.–(BUSINESS

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NORML Chapter Newsletter

NORML

Grower Advocacy Council and the Mass. Patient Advocacy Alliance to Host Second Annual Harvest Cup. “We If legislation is introduced that does not address our policy concerns, Chicago NORML, its supporters and community partners are prepared to push back until we are satisfied that every opportunity for advancement has been exhausted,”.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/8/19

NORML

Senator Ron Wyden introduced legislation in the Senate — The Marijuana Revenue and Regulation Act — to permit states to establish their own marijuana regulatory policies free from federal interference. A subcommittee of the U.S. A Georgia bill to reduce marijuana possession penalties was defeated in a senate committee this week.

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Vermont’s Cannabis Board Rejects Proposed 15% THC Cap on Cannabis

Veriheal

The state’s leading physician advocacy group, the Vermont Medical Society , initially issued the rejected recommendations to the Cannabis Control Board. However, following much deliberation, board members decided that the current 30% statutory cap on THC concentration in cannabis flower is appropriate. Introduced by Reps.

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