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Texas Supreme Court Bans Smokable Hemp Production, Sales

Hemp was classified as an agricultural product when the 2018 Farm Bill was passed, but the Texas Supreme Court banned…

3 years ago

New Washington, D.C. Policy Lets Adults ‘Self-Certify’ for Medical Cannabis

City lawmakers in Washington, D.C. adopted an emergency ordinance on Tuesday designed to ease access to the medical cannabis program…

3 years ago

Maryland Court: Cops Can Stop, Question Someone Who Smells of Pot

Officers in Maryland may stop and question an individual who smells of cannabis, a court ruled last week. In a…

3 years ago

Oregon County Proposes Ban on Psilocybin Therapy

Local leaders in Linn County, Oregon are advancing a proposal that would ban psilocybin therapy centers authorized by a statewide…

3 years ago

Senate Committee Passes Amendment to Loosen Restrictions for Applicants With Cannabis History

The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence passed the Intelligence Authorization Act (IAA) for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) on June 22…

3 years ago

SAFE Banking Act Dropped From China Competition Bill

Federal legislation that would permit financial institutions to provide banking services to legal cannabis businesses has been dropped from a…

3 years ago

Switzerland to Lift Ban on Medical Cannabis

The Switzerland government announced on June 22 that it will lift the ban on medical cannabis, as according to an…

3 years ago

Mississippi Supreme Court Upholds Life Sentence for Weed Possession

The Mississippi Supreme Court voted last week to uphold a life sentence without the possibility of parole for a man…

3 years ago

Athens, Georgia on Cusp of Major Decriminalization Ordinance

The city of Athens, Georgia is on the brink of a significant drug reform, with the Athens-Clarke County Legislative Review…

3 years ago