Higher Education Marijuana Research Act: A federally proposed law that protects academics who are involved in cannabis research and eliminates barriers for cannabis research.
Ilhan Omar, D-MN, and Dina T. (DNV), co-chairs the Congressional Cannabis Caucus introduced this bill on April 20.
In the proposal, the DEA would be required to provide a report regarding the number of licenses for cannabis research and establish an Office of University Relations that will assist university researchers to obtain said licenses. Additionally, higher education institutions involved in cannabis research would be allowed to obtain cannabis products from state or tribal governments — currently, federally approved cannabis research requires products to be sourced only from entities licensed by the DEA.
Rep. Omar stated that the proposal “removes outdated Federal barriers which have prevented universities for long from conducting essential cannabis research”.
This legislation will protect universities and researchers, while removing barriers to better health care decisions. — Omar, in a press release
Rep. Titus stated in a press release that “the legal, responsible usage of cannabis is a major driver for economic growth in Nevada and throughout the United States and merits further research.”
The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, the National Cannabis Industry Association, the Drug Policy Alliance and the UNLV Cannabis Policy Institute have all endorsed the proposal.
Morgan Fox, political director of NORML said that the legislation was “more important than ever” as the adult-use marijuana reforms continued to spread across the U.S.
Fox stated that “even if cannabis were to be reclassified federally in the near term, there would still be significant obstacles for scientists who wish to contribute to existing research. This is especially true when conducting clinical studies on the health effects of cannabis and examining the products that are regulated by the states and which cannabis patients and consumers actually use.”
Cannabis Law Resources for Poland
Browse essential legal pages on cannabis sales and cultivation in Poland. You can use these resources to learn about the requirements for certification, permissions and compliance.
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Polish News Registration and Interests of Cannabis Businesses
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Permissions for Cannabis Sales in Poland
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Authorization for Importing or Manufacturing Medical Products
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Permission for Manufacturing or Importing Medical Products
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Certificate of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
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Registration of Medical Products in Poland