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DEA confirms it is reviewing marijuana rescheduling recommendation

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is currently "conducting its review" of an earlier recommendation that the agency reschedule…

News January 4
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DEA warns Georgia pharmacies to halt low-THC medical marijuana oil sales

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is warning traditional Georgia pharmacies that marijuana possession and sales are federally prohibited.

News December 8
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Canadian producer MediPharm exports cannabis oil to US for clinical trial

Canadian marijuana producer MediPharm Labs said it completed a shipment of cannabis oil containing both CBD and THC…

News August 1
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No timeline on Biden administration marijuana rescheduling, DEA chief says

The Biden administration has yet to provide the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration a “specific timeline” to complete its…

News July 28
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Marijuana cultivator Bright Green secures $3.5 million private placement

An institutional investor has agreed to buy more than 3 million shares in Florida-based marijuana cultivation company Bright…

News May 23
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How Biden’s rescheduling of marijuana could affect the US industry

After a half-century in which marijuana endured the strictest prohibition allowed under the law, President Joe Biden has…

News October 14
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DEA awards seventh cannabis cultivation license for research

Maridose has been licensed by the U.S Drug Enforcement Administration and Department of Justice for the bulk manufacture…

News August 19
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Marijuana grower Bright Green tumbles to Earth after initial Nasdaq stock surge

Bright Green Corp. made history last month as the first plant-touching marijuana business to trade on a major…

News June 15
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DEA prevails in hemp extract fight that one judge calls ‘ridiculous’

Low-THC hemp extracts become illegal marijuana the moment they exceed o.3% THC, a federal appeals court ruled, dismissing a…

News June 13
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