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Medical marijuana is legal in Hawaii. But traveling inter-island with it could get you in trouble - Cannabis News
Law & Crime
Governor Ige appears ready to veto a measure that would allow medical cannabis patients to carry their marijuana with them as they travel between the Hawaiian islands.
Scientists Sue DEA Over Marijuana Cultivation Application Delay - Cannabis News
Law & Crime
A group of researchers recently filed a lawsuit against the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), asking a federal court to force the agency to respond to its application to manufacture marijuana for research purposes.
District Attorneys In Four Texas Counties Say They'll No Longer Prosecute Misdemeanor Marijuana Cases - Cannabis News
Law & Crime
A new law that legalized hemp in Texas is creating a haze of confusion for authorities as most crime labs around the state can't do the testing to tell the difference between the cannabis plant and its illegal cousin, marijuana.
Drug Testing in the Era of Marijuana Legalization - Cannabis News
Law & Crime
In a constantly changing legal landscape, employers must take care when creating a zero-tolerance policy.
With Governor's signature, Maine finally has rules for recreational marijuana market - Cannabis News
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Maine's adult-use marijuana industry will have the strictest residency rules in the nation.
New York state decriminalizes marijuana after legalization fails - Cannabis News
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Efforts to legalize marijuana in New York state have failed, so lawmakers did the next best thing: Decriminalize it.
United States of Weed - Cannabis News
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Curious about the status of cannabis? Here’s a map of where marijuana legalization stands across the country — and a deeper look into some places with disparate approaches to pot.
U.S. Postal Services Unveils New Policy On Mailing Hemp-Derived CBD Products - Cannabis News
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The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) confirmed in an expanded policy update last week that hemp products are legal to mail under certain circumstances since the crop is no longer a federally controlled substance.
Hempfest organizer, cannabis retailers say ban on pot advertising at the annual festival violates free-speech guarantees - Cannabis News
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The organizers of Hempfest, Seattle’s annual giant celebration of all things marijuana, and a pair of the state’s largest cannabis retailers have filed a lawsuit and are seeking an injunction to prevent the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) from enforcing a ban on advertising at the festival.
Arizona Supreme Court rules marijuana extracts are legal - Cannabis News
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According to some estimates, extracts account for nearly half of the sales at Arizona dispensaries.
TSA Updates Marijuana Rules To Allow Hemp-Derived CBD On Flights - Cannabis News
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) updated its policy on cannabis over the Memorial Day weekend, changing the medical marijuana section of its “What Can I Bring?” webpage from reading “no” to “yes” (with “special instructions”).
North Dakota changes law to help veterans get medical marijuana - Cannabis News
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Veterans in North Dakota can now get medical marijuana, without a doctor's recommendation.
Pennsylvania: Police marijuana training reveals ‘huge disconnect’ - Cannabis News
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“Stop thinking about rolling joints. You’ve got to start thinking about vaping, extracts and oils,” said Craig Amos, a state-certified drug recognition expert.
Majority Of State Attorneys General Tell Congress To Pass Marijuana Banking Bill - Cannabis News
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The top law enforcement officials from 38 U.S. states and territories are calling on Congress to pass legislation to increase marijuana businesses’ access to banks.
Illinois governor announces plan to legalize marijuana - Cannabis News
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Saturday he’s reached an agreement with key lawmakers on a plan to legalize recreational marijuana in the state starting next year.
Lawmakers Want Legal Protections For Universities That Research Marijuana - Cannabis News
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A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Capitol Hill is asking House leadership to protect universities that conduct research on marijuana from being penalized under federal law.

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