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Maryland: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Laws Take Effect Next Week

NORML

Beginning on July 1, those age 21 or older may legally possess up to 1.5 ounces of cannabis flower and/or 12 grams of cannabis concentrates. The post Maryland: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Laws Take Effect Next Week appeared first on NORML.

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What would my family have done without Americans for Safe Access?

Americans for Safe Access

Some of you may know me through the cannabis industry, but you may not know what brought me here and how Americans for Safe Access changed my family’s lives. In 2010, my family’s life was turned upside down when my son Logan began suffering from uncontrolled seizures. Doctors could not help him, and we felt powerless. We learned online about parents successfully utilizing cannabis treatments; many of them were moving their families to states with medical cannabis programs.

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NORML: Maryland: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Laws Take Effect Next Week

Cannabis Law Report

Legislation permitting adults to possess, home-cultivate, and purchase personal-use quantities of cannabis takes effect on Saturday, July 1st. Beginning that day, those age 21 or older may legally possess up to 1.5 ounces of cannabis flower and/or 12 grams of cannabis concentrates. Adults may also home-cultivate up to two mature plants in a private residence.

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The Week in Weed: June 23, 2023

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we start off in the South, where Alabama is having some issues with its medical cannabis licenses. Meanwhile, next door in Georgia, independent pharmacies will soon be selling cannabis oil. Heading north to New York, there’s news on the Cannabis Control Board.

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Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.

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Judge, Friday, ordered Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission to temporarily halt the issuance of licenses to growers and distributers

Cannabis Law Report

A judge on Friday ordered Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission to temporarily halt the issuance of licenses to growers and distributers as two companies argue the state used a flawed and secretive process to selectin winners for the potentially lucrative licenses.

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Press Release: Griffen Thorne Named a California Rising Star

Cannabis Law Report

We are pleased to announce that Griffen Thorne has been named a 2023 Super Lawyers California Rising Star. Griffen has been a Rising Star three years straight. Super Lawyers is a research-driven, peer influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

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New York Office of Cannabis Management Gets New Enforcement Powers

Canna Law Blog

New York State’s recently passed 2024 budget includes many cannabis-related provisions, addressing enforcement, licensure, and penalties, with the goal of curbing the state’s illicit marijuana market. Specifically, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation granting the state Office of Cannabis Management (“ OCM ”) certain enforcement powers. Several of the new enforcement tools at OCM’s enforcement disposal include: Issuing civil fines for unlicensed sellers.

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High Harbor to host event featuring Afroman

Illinois News Joint

Summer is finally here, and Illinois is set to host several cannabis-friendly events across the state. One of those locations is High Harbor Cannabis Lounge & Event Center. High Harbor, located at 1321 North Park Road in Peoria, has kicked off a series of outdoor events and is scheduled to host Red, High, and Blue , featuring a performance by Afroman.

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Can CBD Oil Benefit My Skincare Routine?

PrestoDoctor

Should I be using CBD oil in my skincare routine? CBD oil is taking the beauty industry by storm, and it’s easy to see why. This natural oil is extracted from the hemp plant and has numerous health benefits, including the ability to transform your skin. CBD oil is full of nutrients and vitamins that help to nourish and moisturize your skin. It also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

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Review: Mandarin Orange 1:1 THC:CBD and Green Apple 1:1 THC:CBG Gummies by The Botanist

Illinois News Joint

According to a recent report by Pistil Data , 50 brands of gummies and chews are on Illinois dispensary shelves. As a reviewer, the constantly expanding options can be overwhelming. One of the brands I’ve wanted to check out for quite a while but had never crossed at my local dispensaries is The Botanist. I recently had the chance to try some of The Botanist samples at Higher Love for this review.

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Philadelphia Man Arrested for Distribution of Cocaine Base

Cannabis Law Report

The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that Rockylane Lewis, aka “Rizzo,” 33, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been charged with the distribution of cocaine base. Lewis was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Rutland, Vermont. Lewis appeared today for his initial appearance before United States Magistrate Judge Kevin J.

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Homegrown Supplies set to host GOAT Cup

Illinois News Joint

Homegrown Supplies Inc. has been hosting Homegrown Farmer’s Market for a few months while also preparing for its biggest event of the year: Homegrown GOAT Cup. This one-day celebration of local flavors, craftsmanship, and community spirit will host a diverse array of more than 50 vendors and crown the GOAT Cup grow-off winner next month. The inaugural Homegrown Goat Cup, sponsored by GOAT Genetics , will have giveaways, raffles, prizes, and more.

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USA: Border Patrol agents find 146 pounds of cocaine hidden in ice cream maker

Cannabis Law Report

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents found 146 pounds of cocaine hidden in an ice cream maker, officials announced on Thursday. Agents stopped a 1995 Ford F-150 pickup truck headed to the U.S. from Mexico at the Bridge of the Americas cargo facility on June 19, officials said in a news release.

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Stolen car and weapons located in Melbourne CBD

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

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Press Release: Soul Tribes to Launch World’s First Tax Exempt Psychedelics Bond

Cannabis Law Report

Soul Tribes International Ministries (“Soul Tribes” or the “Organization”), a 508(c)(1)(a) non-profit pioneer in the use of psychedelic therapy and spiritual healing to address the nation’s mental health crisis, today announced the launch of the world’s first tax-exempt bond offering (the “Offering”) focused on the rapidly expanding plant-based psychedelic products space (Soulbonds.org).

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Man gets life sentence for killing mail carrier who refused to deliver marijuana package

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

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Press Release: MAPS Receives $5 Million Grant from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation

Cannabis Law Report

MAPS and the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation Partner to Support the Development of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies SAN JOSE, Calif., June 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) today announced that the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation has awarded MAPS a $5 million grant.

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Cannabidiol & Cottonmouth — Can CBD Trigger A Dry Mouth Sensation?

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

var mantis = mantis || []; mantis.push(['display', 'load', { property: '5bbb53a2bcafb20075d8dc64' }]); Along with the “munchies” and red eyes, “cottonmouth” is a common side effect associated with cannabis use.

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CNN Documentary: Magic mushrooms: Can they change your mind?

Cannabis Law Report

In countries where magic mushrooms are legal, some people are turning to psilocybin wellness retreats. CNN’s David Culver takes us on a mind-altering journey to Oregon and Jamaica on the next episode of “The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper” Sundays at 8 p.m. ET.

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European Intoxicating Hemp-derived Cannabinoids Regulatory Analysis Report 2023 with Selected Country Analysis – ResearchAndMarkets.com

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Regulatory report: A European country analysis of intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. In.

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Police Officer’s Conviction Upheld for Setting Up Strip Club Cocaine Bust

Cannabis Law Report

Jury instruction resolved government’s improper bolstering Overt act not needed for civil-rights conspiracy, court says A Columbus, Ohio police officer convicted of framing a strip club owner for possession of cocaine isn’t entitled to a new trial based on the prosecutor’s remarks to the jury bolstering the testimony of a government witness, a federal appeals […]

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Members Vote Yes for First Contract in UFCW Local 152’s Cannabis Division

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–UFCW Local 152 members at The Botanist dispensaries in Egg Harbor and Atlantic City, N.J. voted.

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Florida man hospitalized after swallowing ‘large amount’ of cocaine during traffic stop

Cannabis Law Report

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — A Central Florida man with a long history of arrests in Flagler County was taken to the hospital Tuesday after deputies say he tried to hide a large amount of drugs by swallowing them.

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Batavia man charged after 2-year-old ingests marijuana

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

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US Virgin Islands: Jurors return guilty verdict for cocaine trafficker

Cannabis Law Report

On Tuesday, jurors returned a mixed verdict against Trevor Stephen, finding that he is guilty of possession of 462 pounds of cocaine with intent to distribute, according to U.S. District Court records. Stephen, 35, of St. Lucia, was also charged with a related conspiracy count, but jurors acquitted him of that crime.

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Minor arrested for marijuana

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

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Colorado governor supports pardons for psychedelic drug crimes

Cannabis Law Report

AXIOS reports Colorado’s governor said Wednesday he would issue pardons for all criminal convictions related to psychedelic drugs such as “magic mushrooms.” Why it matters: The remarks at the Psychedelic Science conference in Denver show how Gov. Jared Polis is fully embracing the state’s legalization of psychedelics despite the 2022 ballot measures’ narrow passage and federal opposition.

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Lexaria’s Groundbreaking Research into DehydraTECH-CBD Published in International Journal of Molecular Science

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

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Louisiana: ATC seizes inhalable consumable hemp products from cannabis store, officials say

Cannabis Law Report

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – The Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control reportedly seized several boxes full of products from a cannabis store operating in the Baton Rouge area on Friday, June 23.

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Arizona lifts recall on marijuana products after no contamination confirmed

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

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