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Will Texas Legalize Recreational Marijuana?

Veriheal

In the US, the laws determining the status of cannabis use vary from state to state and continue to change over time. Texas has one such cannabis program in flux, with a new bill being introduced that may change the legality of recreational marijuana within the state. Marijuana is, however, permissible for some medical uses in Texas.

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Recreational Cannabis Legalization Bill Advances In New Hampshire

MassRoots

A bill to legalize recreational cannabis for adults in New Hampshire has advanced in the state’s House of Representatives. The legislation aims to legalize the possesion and use of up to one ounce of marijuana for adults 21 and older for recreational purposes. Chris Sununu has reportedly said that he would not sign the bill into law.

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New Jersey Recreational Cannabis Sales Begin

Veriheal

Just a day after worldwide celebrations of cannabis, legal sales of recreational marijuana became for New Jersey residents. On April 21st, 2022, the state opened the doors to recreational cannabis sales within authorized medical dispensaries. On the first day of sales, 12,438 recreational cannabis consumers purchased over $1.9

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Study: Adult Use Retail Customers Frequently Substitute Cannabis for Opioids, Other Prescription Drugs

NORML

Among those respondents with a history of taking prescription sleep aids, 83 percent reported either reducing or ceasing their use of those medicines. Among those respondents with a history of consuming prescription opioids, 88 percent reported mitigating or stopping their use.

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Criminal History and Hemp Licensing Under the USDA Interim Hemp Rules

Canna Law Blog

Today we address disqualifying criminal history for the purpose of participating in the hemp industry. Applications for a producer license – whether submitted to the USDA, a State, or a Tribe – must be accompanied by a completed criminal history report for each key participant. Who is a key participant?

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Honoring The Many Women in Cannabis Throughout History

Veriheal

Throughout history, there are connections between cannabis and women of various sorts. One of the very first records of “shotgunning” cannabis in recorded history was directly linked to text written by Martineau from her travels in the desert. Let’s take a closer look at 2 other women that are quite vital to cannabis history.

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The Fall of South Dakota’s Cannabis Industry

Veriheal

From early failed attempts at approving medical marijuana to the historic 2020 vote that saw both medical and recreational cannabis on the ballot simultaneously, it has been a challenging battle for cannabis advocates in South Dakota. They have helped pass 15 medical cannabis laws and played a leading role in 14 of the 24 legalization states.