PROGNOSIS: Canine DCM can be a devastating disease, and the prognosis for dogs with DCM is variable depending upon breed and status at presentation. The prognosis for Doberman Pinschers with DCM, for example, is less favorable than in other breeds, while DCM in Cocker Spaniels may be relatively slowly progressive.
The Commission was slow to begin operating due to a lack of funding. However, in May a group that lobbied for SB 313 was able to raise funds to get the Commission off the ground and North Carolinaâs hemp program should be operating soon. Bottomline. North Carolinaâs criminal laws on marijuana possession are fairly lenient. The stateâs decriminalization even covers fairly large amounts. Though obviously not ideal, North Carolina is at least notable as a southern state that punishes possession of up to 10 pounds of marijuana with less than a year in prison.
Colorado, Washington Become First States to Legalize Recreational Marijuana. In a groundbreaking move, Colorado and Washington voters have passed referendums legalizing marijuana for recreational use. The drug is still banned under federal law. Colorado's Proposition 64 to the state's constitution makes it legal for anyone over the age of 21 to possess marijuana and for businesses to sell it. The voters have spoken and we have to respect their will, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper said in a statement.