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Weekend Weed Read • June 22, 2024

Maryland: Governor Issues Mass Pardons for Those With Misdemeanor Marijuana Convictions

Maryland's governor pardons over 175,000 misdemeanor marijuana offenses.

 
Survey: Consumers Frequently Turn to Cannabis To Relieve Pain and Anxiety

Only 13% of surveyed consumers say their cannabis use is strictly "recreational."

 
Study: Cannabis Metabolite at Least Equipotent to THC

Researchers say the cannabis metabolite 11-hydroxy-THC is at least as potent as THC.

 
 
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Texas: Judge Rejects AG’s Effort To Nullify Austin’s Voter-Approved Marijuana Depenalization Ordinance

A district court judge rejects the Texas Attorney General's effort to nullify a voter-approved marijuana depenalization ordinance.

 
Colorado: Fewer Teens Say It’s “Easy” To Get Marijuana Following Adult-Use Legalization

Colorado Department of Public Health data reveals the regulation of adult-use cannabis coincides with declining rates of teen marijuana use.

 
Louisiana: Governor Vetoes Bill Facilitating Expedited Pardons for First-Time Marijuana Offenders

Louisiana's governor vetoes a bill that would have expedited pardons for first-time marijuana offenders claiming it was "an attempt to have Louisiana accept President Biden’s invitation to the states to join his soft-on-crime, no-consequences-for-criminals agenda."

 
 
 
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