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Weekly Legislative Roundup 6/21/19

NORML

This week, history was made. New York state lawmakers approved legislation on Friday to further expand cannabis decriminalization and expunge certain records. Governor John Bel Edwards (D) of Louisiana signed legislation into law to deschedule hemp and hemp-derived CBD from the state’s list of controlled substances.

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Will Texas Legalize Recreational Marijuana?

Veriheal

The states legalization of hemp for agricultural purposes has resulted in some low THC marijuana being legal commercially. The signing of House Bill 1325 by Governor Abbott in 2019 legalized the cultivation of industrial hemp (cannabis containing less than 0.3% THC), allowing for the aforementioned limited cannabis purchase and use.

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The Endocannabinoid System-History, Health and Why We Feel High

Puff Puff Post

The History and Science of Cannabis. The spread of the cannabis plant first started in China, where hemp – one of the varieties of the cannabis plant – was grown as an agricultural crop because of its high protein, seeds, oil, and fiber properties. In 2723 B.C., Some literature from as early as 1550 B.C. Tincture: .

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/10/20

NORML

At the local level, Norristown, PA city council approved an ordinance to decriminalize up to 30 grams of marijuana. Legislation has been pre-filed for 2020, House Bill 25 / Senate Bill 242, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of decriminalization.

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Buying Cannabis in Bangkok, Thailand

Otherside Farms

In June 2022 Thailand decriminalized cannabis and was intended for medical purposes and not for people to get high. Recreational marijuana is still a grey area as the Cannabis and Hemp Bill that was introduced in June has still not completely passed, so there are a lot of regulatory loopholes for consumption and for recreational smoking.

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Is weed legal in Poland?

The Cannigma

While the plant has deep roots in the country and was used throughout history, it was prohibited in the 20 th century. Prior to prohibition in the 1950s, Poland had a strong hemp industry, but only recently has the Polish government opened up the opportunity to grow cannabis plants again. Is CBD legal in Poland?

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Jack Herer Seeds, Types and Their Legendary History – Higher Mentality

SpeedWeed

In this article, we will focus on its features, effects and its rich history. Jack Herer seeds are feminized and auto cannabis seeds named after the well-known and respected industrial hemp legalization advocate, Jack Herer (1939-2010). Ancestry and history. Jack Herer seeds- denafem.org. View original article.

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