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In which states is Marinol legal?

Delta-9-THC is one of a number of types of THC that are found in the Cannabis sativa or marijuana plant. While marijuana is illegal, Marinol has been fully approved by the FDA since 1985 and is available in pharmacies. Marijuana is classified as a Schedule I drug by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, while Marinol is a Schedule III drug. Still, this means that it is illegal to possess Marinol without a prescription.\nMarinol is approved to treat symptoms of nausea and vomiting in AIDS, cancer and chemotherapy patients, although THC and the other cannabinoids also have these same effects for med..

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How do you remove credit inquiries?

To dispute a fraudulent or unauthorized credit report inquiry, first make sure the inquiry wasn't a prescreening, CreditCards.com says. The inquiry may have been part of a lender's promotional offer, such as a prescreened credit card. Lenders making such promotional offers can view your credit report, but these inquiries should be clearly marked as promotional on your credit report.\nIf you are unsure the inquiry was due to a promotional offer, ask for more information from the company that made the inquiry, explains CreditCards.com. The creditor may or may not provide the informatio..

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What visitation rights do inmates have?

Aside from legal and religious visits, visiting is a privilege, not a right, according to Nolo. Because of this, prisons can retract the ability of prisoners and visitors to meet if either person breaks prison rules or disobeys an officer's directives during a visit. Certain infractions can lead to a prisoner losing visitation privileges, while prisons can also cancel visits given safety, health and security risks, notably the outbreak of infectious diseases.\nAlthough the Supreme Court has not ruled that prisoners have no rights of association, the courts have upheld significant restrict..

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How much money can you earn at age 70 while on Social Security?

Individuals may begin collecting early retirement benefits at age 62. As of 2015, for any year prior to full retirement age, the earnings limit is $15,720, according to the SSA. For every $2 earned after that, the benefit reduces by $1. In the year the person turns full retirement age, the earnings limit becomes $41,880, and for every $3 earned thereafter, benefits reduce by $1 until full retirement age is reached.

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How do I go about asking permission to write about licensed characters, Greek gods and Titans?

Copyright laws vary by country, according to Wikipedia. In the United States, works published after 1978, anonymous works, or works made for hire are protected for 95 years after publication or 120 years after creation. Works published 1964-1977 are copyrighted 95 years from publication. Works published 1923-1963 are protected for 28 years if the copyright is not renewed or 95 years total. Copyrights on works created before 1923 are considered expired, except for sound recordings published before February 1972.\nThere are circumstances when it's legal to use licensed characters. One is ca..

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How long does a misdemeanor stay on your record?

All states treat expunging a misdemeanor differently and if a person receives an expungement, it is no longer on a person's criminal record. Not all misdemeanors are eligible for expungement, so those seeking this need to contact their local courts to see if their specific misdemeanor is eligible and what the process is for removal.

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How do you get access to military personnel records?

Requesting military personnel records requires some information, such as the person's full name, Social Security number, service number and date of birth. The branch of service, such as Army or Navy, is also important. The file may still be located if some of this information is lacking, but with more information the likelihood of locating the records increases. This is especially true of older records, particularly if the requested record is one of the 16 to 18 million records damaged or destroyed in the 1973 fire at the National Archives. This may apply to records for service personnel ..

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How do you find child support cases using public record search tools?

In some states, information about child support cases, including payment information, due or outstanding balances, and legal case status, is confidential to the individuals involved in the case, according to the Virginia Department of Social Services. Some states only allow parents to view, update and modify information about employment and finances for active child support cases. For example, the Arkansas Office of Child Support Enforcement provides access to payment history records and case status through a MyCase online system.\nMost states require parents and legal officials to have author..

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What are some differences between liberals and conservatives?

Liberals tend to believe that policies that appropriate public funds to create solutions can address problems in society. Environmental preservation policies, universal health care, poverty relief and nutrition assistance programs are some major policies championed by liberal groups that demand a high level of public spending.\nConservatives believe the opposite -- that government spending should remain minimal, and economic free markets should operate without heavy intervention from government forces. Many conservatives feel that the higher taxes asked by government to pay for large public pr..

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What is needed to find an Army UIC?

The UIC is a six digit code that identifies each unit within the Department of Defense. It is not limited to the Army. However, Army UICs are used to identify active, reservist and National Guard units. Each portion of the code has a meaning.First character: service designator. "W" is the designator for the ArmyNext three characters: parent unit designator. Used to provide information about the unit typeLast two characters: descriptive designator. Used to give specific unit characteristicsThe UIC is utilized by Family Readiness Groups (FRGs), which are official organizations designed to facili..

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