cannabidiol
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a naturally occurring compound found in cannabis plants. It is one of the more widely studied cannabinoids, along with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
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The cannabis law sub-category in Wex encompasses the legal rules governing the agriculture, cultivation, manufacture, distribution, possession, sale, taxation, medical and adult-use access, and regulation of cannabis and cannabis-derived products, as well as criminal enforcement, licensing, public health, and the framework of dual jurisdiction between federal and state law. The new and growing topic includes definitions of key terms, regulatory compliance structures, constitutional and administrative law, and evolving case law reflecting changes in cannabis policy.
cannabis
Cannabis is statutorily synonymous to marijuana. Cannabis is broadly categorized into two principal subspecies: cannabis sativa and cannabis indica. Cannabis plants have trichomes, which are hair-like structures on the surface of flowers and leaves; these trichomes contain cannabinoids such as cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
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cannabis-derived product
A cannabis-derived product is content on the market that comes from the cannabis plant.
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Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary License (CAURD)
A Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary License (CAURD) is a license granted by the state of New York to justice-impacted individuals or nonprofit organizations to open a legal cannabis dispensary. The licensing program aims to create economic opportunities for those previously harmed by punitive drug laws.
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controlled substance
A controlled substance is a drug, substance, or immediate precursor defined by the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.
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controlled substance analogue
A controlled substance analogue is a drug that is, or is represented to be, substantially similar in structure or function to a Schedule I or II controlled substance. See 21 U.S. Code § 802(32)(A) for more information.
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Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is a Department of Justice federal law enforcement agency charged with investigating federal drug trafficking laws. The DEA is directed by an Administrator of Drug Enforcement, whom the President appoints and the Senate confirms, who is in turn directed by the U.S. Attorney General.
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drug scheduling
Drug scheduling is the statutory process of classifying a drug into one of five categories by balancing the drug’s risk of abuse with its accepted medical uses. The guidelines for drug scheduling are outlined in the Controlled Substances Act.
Schedule I drugs have no recognized medicinal use while having a high potential for abuse.
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Gonzales v. Raich (2005)
Gonzales v. Raich (2005) is a U.S. Supreme Court decision holding that Congress, under the Commerce Clause, may prohibit the local cultivation and use of marijuana even if that activity is non-commercial, medically recommended, and legal under state law.
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