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Brazil to Allow the Import of CBD Hemp Oil Products From the US
Rebecca Kelley - Published on May 18, 2015Read moreThe Brazilian governmental health surveillance agency, ANVISA, is now allowing CBD hemp oil products to be imported into the country.
Can Washington’s Medical Marijuana Program Be Saved? The Leafly Cannabis Legalization Update
Lisa Rough - Published on May 11, 2015Read moreCitizens across the world are getting antsy for cannabis legalization. Are you paying attention? If not, get up to speed with this week’s legalization news:
Weekend Weirdness: What’s on an Australian Cannabis User’s To-Do List?
Rebecca Kelley - Published on May 9, 2015Read moreIf you’ve ever wondered what’s on an Australian cannabis consumer’s to-do list, Western Australia’s Murdoch police force can glean some insight for you.
Massachusetts District Attorney Would Rather Decriminalize Alcohol Possession by Minors Than Loosen Cannabis Restrictions for Adults
Rebecca Kelley - Published on May 8, 2015Read moreAlthough Massachusetts has decriminalized cannabis and legalized medical marijuana, many of its district attorneys don’t agree with with the state’s cannabis laws.
Texas Cannabis Legalization Bill Passes Through House Committee
Lisa Rough - Published on May 7, 2015Read moreA bill that would end cannabis prohibition in Texas was passed by the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee. If it’s approved by the full House and Senate, Texas could legalize cannabis.
Tennessee Governor Signs Cannabis Oil Bill Into Law
Lisa Rough - Published on May 6, 2015Read moreTennessee Governor Bill Haslam finally signed the state’s cannabis oil bill into law. He previously opposed the bill, which passed unanimously through both the House and Senate last month.
DARE Mistakenly Shares Satirical Report: ‘4 Teens Become Pregnant for Every Joint Smoked’
Rebecca Kelley - Published on May 5, 2015Read moreToday’s D.A.R.E. kids are learning that “for every one joint of marijuana, four teenagers become burdened with pregnancy,” according to a satirical article that was mistakenly posted.
Puerto Rico Legalizes Medical and Ecuador Looks to Decriminalization: The Leafly Cannabis Legalization Update
Lisa Rough - Published on May 4, 2015Read morePuerto Rico’s governor just signed an executive order to legalize medical marijuana! That and more in this week’s cannabis legalization update.
Puerto Rico Just Legalized Medical Marijuana
Lisa Rough - Published on May 4, 2015Read moreAfter a prolonged debate, Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla signed an executive order to authorize the use of medical marijuana in the U.S. territory, effective immediately.
Oklahoma Governor Authorizes Cannabis Oil Trials for Children With Severe Epilepsy
Rebecca Kelley - Published on May 1, 2015Read moreThe governor of Oklahoma, Mary Fallin, signed “Katie’s Bill” yesterday, which authorizes cannabis oil trials for children suffering from severe forms of epilepsy.