Americans for Safe Access
MAY 17, 2019
On May 15, 2019, the National Public Radio (NPR) program All Things Considered included a segment about high-potency cannabis. A corresponding article, " Highly Potent Weed Has Swept the Market, Raising Concerns About Health Risks ," was posted to NPR's website. Unfortunately, NPR presented a one-sided view of the topic and made assertions that are not supported by the available evidence.
Leafly
MAY 17, 2019
The career-long drug warrior dips his toe into decriminalization while the rest of America dives into full legalization. Catch up, Joe. The post Biden Pledges Tepid Support for Cannabis Half-Measure appeared first on Leafly.
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Canna Law Blog
MAY 17, 2019
Marijuana and hemp companies should not ignore the US-China trade war. Numerous products and components in these industries might be subject to increased tariffs of 25 percent. If cannabis companies can’t find new suppliers, those are costs that they will have to bear, or will have to pass on to their consumers. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) recently published a notice in the Federal Register confirming President Trump’s increase on tariffs from 10 percent to 25 percent
NORML
MAY 17, 2019
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Medical cannabis sales kicked off in Arkansas last Friday as the first dispensary opened its doors. Governor Jay Inslee (D) of Washington signed legislation into law to allow individuals with prior low-level cannabis convictions to apply to the sentencing court to have their record vacated.
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.
FloridaMarijuana.net
MAY 17, 2019
In April, Trulieve announced that it signed an agreement with California-based Blue River Extracts & Terpenes™ (“Blue River™”) to bring their award-winning terpene extracts and other trademark branded products to Trulieve locations. Effective today, Blue River Rosin is now available in Trulieve dispensaries. The rosin is available in Indica, Hybrid or Sativa strains.
Medical Cannabis Brief brings together the best content for patients and advocates from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
FloridaMarijuana.net
MAY 17, 2019
Trulieve Hybrid Space Bomb is a sativa-dominant (approximately 60%) hybrid strain. Space Bomb’s parents are Tiny Bomb and Space Queen. Patients describe Space Bomb’s effects as euphoric, happy, energetic and social/talkative. It resembles a true sativa in that it does not induce a heavy, concentrated high like an Indica. Space Bomb has been known to treat depression, stress, headaches, pain and insomnia.
Leafly
MAY 17, 2019
US police spend five hours per week, per officer—$13.7 billion each year—on marijuana crimes. The post Legalization Gave Police Time to Fight Real Crime, Study Finds appeared first on Leafly.
FloridaMarijuana.net
MAY 17, 2019
Trulieve Hybrid Dream Queen is a cross between Space Queen and Blue Dream. Patients report that Dream Queen is effective against anxiety, pain, loss of appetite and more. Common effects are euphoria, happiness, relaxation and uplifting. Dream Queen has a fruit flavor and aroma. It is sweet with tones of earth and citrus. If you like Trulieve Hybrid Dream Queen, try Trulieve Hybrid Gainesville Green and Trulieve Hybrid Mandarin Dream.
Leafly
MAY 17, 2019
We sat down with Floraplex CEO Alec Riffle to discuss how his team develops their flavorful terpene blends, what sort of trends they are seeing in the industry, and what the future holds. The post Floraplex CEO Alec Riffle Talks Terpene Blends, Brewing, and More appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Life Network
MAY 17, 2019
CLN caught up with prominent cannabis activist Dana Larsen for an update on Vancouver’s unlicensed dispensaries and their ongoing fight to stay open. Dana also told us why he thinks the City of Vancouver should rewrite it’s restrictive cannabis bylaws, why the dispensary exclusion zone in the Downtown Eastside is misguided and wrong, the ongoing […].
The Fresh Toast
MAY 17, 2019
Can CBD Help With PMS? If you’ve found a way to manage the effects of your cycle, that’s great, but those of us with severe PMS, heavy periods, or bad reactions to birth control can start to feel kind of desperate for a solution. The post Can CBD Help With PMS? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Leafly
MAY 17, 2019
“We were biting our fingernails a bit. You can’t change the season outdoors.". The post Canada’s First Legal Outdoor Grow-Ops Awaiting Licenses appeared first on Leafly.
Otherside Farms
MAY 17, 2019
Marijuana tourism continues to grow at a rapid pace around the world. Learn more about how does marijuana laws affect tourism. The global tourism industry is the largest, with a contribution of $7.6 trillion to the world’s economy. While many things affect the sector, marijuana laws have been in the frontline. The increasingly lucrative cannabis world has seen the tourism industry grow in leaps and bounds.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 17, 2019
If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Joshua B. Goldberg. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. With the growing number of states legalizing marijuana for medical and recreational use, many brands have emerged for cannabis and related goods and services. The change in legal status is not just happening on a state level, but federally as well.
Cannabis Life Network
MAY 17, 2019
TORONTO, May 15, 2019 /CNW/ – 48North Cannabis Corp. (“48North” or the “Company”) (TSXV:NRTH) announced today that it has signed a supply agreement with Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (“AGLC”), Alberta’s wholesaler of recreational cannabis. 48North’s supply agreement with AGLC was signed on May 15, 2019, and pertains to calendar year 2019.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 17, 2019
The Marijuana Times reports… It was only a matter of time before more states started seriously considering legislation that would legalize the use, sale, cultivation, production and possession of cannabis – but we all knew it wouldn’t be an easy road. Lawmakers in New Hampshire had introduced a bill earlier this month that seemed like it had a good chance of passing – but now the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 5-0 to “re-refer” House Bill 481 back to committ
Leafly
MAY 17, 2019
Cannabis news from around the web. The post This Week in Cannabis: Top Stories From Across Canada From May 10-16 appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 17, 2019
The Uganda Daily Monitor reports … As Cabinet debates the health and financial merits of marijuana, it has emerged that Uganda has been importing tonnes of fertilised weed seeds and potting soils, worth billions of shillings. . At least five containers of potting soils (150 tonnes) and cannabis seeds (2,000kgs) entered the country last year from various seed banks of Netherlands and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, an island country in South Asia.
The Fresh Toast
MAY 17, 2019
Can CBD Help With PMS? If you’ve found a way to manage the effects of your cycle, that’s great, but those of us with severe PMS, heavy periods, or bad reactions to birth control can start to feel kind of desperate for a solution. The post Can CBD Help With PMS? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 17, 2019
The Sacramento Bee reports……The survey found that 82 percent of surveyed bank executives support Congress passing a law allowing financial institutions to do business with cannabis companies, a practice that is restricted because marijuana is considered an illegal narcotic at the federal level. Without access to banks, many cannabis companies, including growers and retailers, face a significant burden operating as cash-only businesses.
Leafly
MAY 17, 2019
State marijuana regulators have approved of a plan to slowly roll out cannabis cafes, where adults could consume in a social setting and at certain outdoor events. The post Plan to Bring Cannabis Cafes to Massachusetts Moves Forward appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 17, 2019
If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: “Jordan Zoot. “ aBIZinaBOX Inc., CPA’s “ PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Please note all articles published by Cannabis Law Report contain opinions by our external contributors and are not necessarily the views of this publication. Cantonization – California – Cannabis – We have been looking forward to writing this article for a number of reasons.
Leafly
MAY 17, 2019
In this week's news: Bruce reveals what happens to crime rates after legalization. The post The Roll-Up #88: Busting Dispensary Myths All Day Long appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 17, 2019
CNN reports. Joe Biden supports decriminalizing marijuana, a Biden campaign spokesman told CNN, but the former vice president isn’t going as far as calling for the drug to be legalized on the federal level. “Nobody should be in jail for smoking marijuana,” Biden told voters at a Tuesday house party in Nashua, New Hampshire. Asked by CNN if the former vice president supports legalizing marijuana, Andrew Bates, a Biden campaign spokesman, said Biden believes the drug should be
Leafly
MAY 17, 2019
Get the recipe! The post Recipe: How to Make Cannabis-Infused Honey appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 17, 2019
KTVU Fox News reports… A group of state lawmakers, led by Democrat Assemblyman Rob Bonta, had hoped to temporarily lower the sales tax to 11% and suspend the cultivation taxes for 2 1/2 years to help retailers compete with prices on the black market. A Bonta spokesman said he had agreed to eliminate the sales tax portion of the bill in the hopes it would attract enough votes to get it out of committee and have a chance to pass.
Cannabis Life Network
MAY 17, 2019
Products by SEC is fast becoming one of Canada’s most popular edibles makers and it’s not hard to see why. If you have a look at their edibles, it will really make you believe in the magic of gummy art as some live up to (or may even exceed) the beauty of even that famous […]. The post Products by SeC’s popping East Van Pop-Up Party appeared first on Cannabis News | Marijuana News | Medical Cannabis News.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 17, 2019
If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: B y Steve Schain , Senior Attorney at Hoban Law Group. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. . Powered by a $6.1 billion annual budget and prosecutorial alliance with the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), last month the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) simultaneously charged three cannabidiol (“CBD”) companies with violating the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act,
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