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Understanding Medical Marijuana

Introduction to Medical Marijuana

Thousands of Californians are already using medical marijuana and enjoying the benefits. The Compassionate Use Act of 1996, commonly known as Prop 215, amends state law to allow persons to grow or possess marijuana for medical use when recommended …

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Cannabis: The Plant

Marijuana is prepared from the dried and cured flowered buds or “colas” of the female cannabis plant. These cola’s are highest in THC and CBD content, which range between .5 and 20+ percent. Hemp is produced from plants that contain little or no THC or CBD …

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Laws on Medical Marijuana

Proposition 215. The Initiative: Exempts patients and defined caregivers who possess or cultivate marijuana for medical treatment recommended by a physician from criminal laws which otherwise prohibit possession or cultivation of marijuana…

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