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ASA offers solution to DOJ research block: Our comments on the DEA’s proposed rules

Americans for Safe Access

Americans for Safe Access (ASA) submitted comments which suggested several amendments to the provisions of these regulations governing the bulk marijuana manufacturers program.

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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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Social Equity Programs in Cannabis – Worth their Weight?

The Blunt Truth

In an attempt to counter this history of disparity, many states and cities have implemented social equity programs in connection to the legalization of medical or adult cannabis use. In Oregon, although both medical and recreational use is legal, no statewide social equity programs were implemented.

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Congress Votes YES to Protect Legal Marijuana

NORML

“It’s past time we protect all cannabis programs,” said Rep. Never in modern history has there existed greater public support for ending the nation’s nearly century-long failed experiment with marijuana prohibition. “We have much more work to do.

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Action Needed: Marijuana Vote This Week In Congress

NORML

These programs are now wide open to DOJ raids and arrests since former Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded guidance known as the Cole Memo last year. Never in modern history has there existed greater public support for ending the nation’s nearly century-long failed experiment with marijuana prohibition.

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Alert: NC Hemp Grower License Program Ends Dec. 31, 2021

Cannabis Law Report

8/18/2021 – On August 5, the NC Industrial Hemp Commission held a meeting to discuss the future of the NC Industrial Hemp Pilot Program. At that meeting, the decision was made to end the NC Hemp Pilot Program on December 31, 2021. As stated in a letter sent yesterday by Paul Adams, Industrial Hemp Program Manager, N.C.

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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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