Regulation

Regulation

Does a Democratic Congress Bring Federal Marijuana Legalization Closer?

Democrats won control over both the House and the Senate. Could this political shift bring federal marijuana legalization closer, or will obstacles remain?

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How possible is for police to smell cannabis in your car trunk? See what research has found and what position state courts take on smell-based vehicle search.
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Can Police Actually Smell Cannabis in Your Car?

The UK moves to classify 12 cannabinoids, including THCA and HHC, as Class B controlled substances under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. Read the update.
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United Kingdom Prepares Legislative Ban on THCA and Semi-Synthetic Cannabinoids

Explore the legal and physical boundaries of US home cannabis cultivation, including plant count limits, odor rules, and law enforcement enforcement thresholds.
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What Are the Boundaries of Home Cultivation in the US

Learn how cannabis breathalyzers work, why proving driver impairment is difficult, and what risks false positives create for everyday pot consumers.
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Can a Breathalyzer Really Prove You Are High?
An Orange County judge ordered California’s DCC to fix its Metrc tracking database within 6 months to automatically flag illegal cannabis diversion.
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California Court Mandates Overhaul of Cannabis Track-and-Trace

Read more how Cannabis Social Clubs in Chile use civil association laws and personal grow rights to thrive in a legal gray area despite strict prohibition.
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The Rise of Cannabis Social Clubs in Chile

Thailand isn’t banning retail cannabis; it’s taming the market through administrative fatigue and strict compliance. Here’s what operators need to know.
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Thailand Chooses Regulatory Attrition Over a Cannabis Ban
Can you refuse a police search? Learn when police need consent, what the Fourth Amendment protects, and why saying no may help preserve your legal rights.
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Can You Refuse a Police Search? What You Should Know