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A Week for the History Books

NORML

In short, in a matter of hours, we have seen cannabis freedom be extended to tens of millions more Americans! The post A Week for the History Books appeared first on NORML.

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AIDS and Cannabis: A Somewhat Intertwined History

Leafwell

In 1981, when doctors in San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York City noted a handful of young gay men being stricken with severe, unusual illnesses, few who read those reports predicted that a modern-day plague was unfolding in fast-forward time. No one envisioned that the rapidly spreading, highly fatal AIDS crisis would add vitality and clout to the dawning medical marijuana movement.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 4/2/21

NORML

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML's Weekly Legislative Roundup, on the blog every Friday! The post Weekly Legislative Roundup 4/2/21 appeared first on NORML.

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New York Legalizes Recreational Marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

Published Via JD Supra [link]. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation legalizing recreational marijuana on March 31, 2021. … Read More.

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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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3 cruisy jazz tracks for an Indica-dominant evening

Cannabis Life Network

Despite the fact that jazz is now generally associated with an older way of thinking, in its heyday, it was the start of a revolutionary new way of thinking—the same one that led to the weed culture of the 70s. So it makes sense that weed and jazz are the perfect pairing. But if you’re […]. The post 3 cruisy jazz tracks for an Indica-dominant evening appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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UK : We The Undersigned & Seed Our Future Issue Joint Communique On UK Govt & “Continued Inclusion of Cannabis Within MoDA 1971 and MDR 2001.”

Cannabis Law Report

The release entitled Counter Evidence Report for the Claims used by the UK Government to Justify the Continued Inclusion of… Read More.

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What You Need To Know About Online Dispensaries in Canada

Cannabis Life Network

In the current times, people are depending more and more on getting their products or sometimes even hiring a service online. Technology has made it comfortable for everyone to get access to anything across the globe with the ease of doing it from our home. With that pace in mind, one item that has seen […]. The post What You Need To Know About Online Dispensaries in Canada appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Psychedellux April 2, 2021

Cannabis Law Report

This is Psychedellux, the week’s top news in psychedelic stocks. Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc. (OTCQB: MMEDF) announced its annual 2020… Read More.

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How To Smoke Moon Rocks

The Herb Collective

When you enter the wonderful world of marijuana, there are bound to be many questions. There are endless types of cannabis, methods of use , and it can be very confusing– even to experienced marijuana users! However, one of the most interesting varieties of cannabis is moon rocks! Even the name sounds otherworldly. What exactly are moon rocks? More importantly– how can you smoke them?

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CA: Weed For Warriors Want New Ballot To “Fix Cannabis”

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz reports After enduring years of frustration stemming from myriad business complications, the California marijuana industry might soon have… Read More.

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Here’s What You Need To Know Before You Vape CBD

The Herb Collective

With the current rise in popularity of CBD usage, there are now more options than ever for getting your daily dose of this calm and balancing cannabinoid. You can use more common methods like topical treatments, CBD edibles, and even CBD joints; but among the endless options, there is one intriguing form of CBD use– vaping! When most people think of vaping, they may associate it with electronic cigarettes for nicotine or THC vapes.

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“Crowdgrowing”… Pyramid Scheme Or Co-Op – You Decide

Cannabis Law Report

All depends if you can choose your grower and allocate the risks to yourself rather than Juicy Fields making those… Read More.

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New Mexico Legislature Passes Cannabis Legalization Bill

Connor & Connor PLLC

The New Mexico Legislature passed House Bill 2 (“HB 2”) on March 31, 2021. Governor Lujan Grisham (D-NM) noted that her “signing pen” was ready for HB 2, also known as the Cannabis Regulation Act. The Governor had convened a special session of the Legislature for the purpose of passing the bill, which failed to pass in time during the regular session.

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Top 8 Benefits of CBD

Cannabis Law Report

CBD is also known as Cannabidiol and is a chemical found in the cannabis plant. However, unlike THC, the substance… Read More.

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Jake Ellenberger, Bill Dawes, Elvin Brito, and Te Edwards | MMA Roasted #612

SpeedWeed

Jake Ellenberger, Bill Dawes, Elvin Brito, and Te Edwards | MMA Roasted #612 Sponsored by SpeedWeed. On this episode of The MMA Roasted Podcast, Adam is joined by Jake Ellenberger, Bill Dawes, Evlin Brito, and Te Edwards. Watch Adam Hunter’s special here: [link]. Listen on Spotify: [link]. Listen on iTunes: [link]. Listen on Sound Cloud: [link].

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Tax Issues and the New York Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act

Cannabis Law Report

Related Professionals Glenn Newman Shira Peleg New York has legalized adult use recreational marijuana for cultivation, processing, and sale in… Read More.

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The State of Cannabis Banking at a Pivotal Moment in the Industry: Q&A with Safe Harbor Services’ Amanda McComb

SpeedWeed

The SAFE Banking Act is back in Congress, and political momentum is swinging in favor of the cannabis industry’s need to normalize its relations with financial institutions. Safe Harbor Services’ credit union banked $3 billion in cannabis funds last year, part of a vast but fairly under-the-radar ecosystem where businesses are building rapport with smaller independent financial institutions like regional credit unions.

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Friday Book Club: Marijuana Hater’s Guide to Making a Billion Dollars from Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

“Marijuana Hater’s Guide to Making a Billion Dollars from Hemp: The Next Disruptive Industry” By Matthew Harmon Seeing as how… Read More.

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Beyond Blue Dream: A Haze strain family genealogy

SpeedWeed

Leafly honors the 50th anniversary of “4:20” (aka “420” or 4/20) this April with a celebration of legendary strain families. First up: Famous Hazes! Cannabis is a unique plant ally, one that humanity carried across oceans to other continents to spread its seed. And no cultivar represents the global blending, the combined electric energy of the fusion of places, the stretch of tall thin branches in those last moments before full flowering late in the harvest season, better than Haze.

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Marijuana Money April 2, 2021

Cannabis Law Report

Markets are closed on Friday, April 2 for the Good Friday holiday. It was an amazing week for legalization. New… Read More.

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Cannabis Regulatory Update: Hawaii, Louisiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Carolina

SpeedWeed

Hawaii House Approves Proposal For Cannabis Exemption From DEA. Hawaii lawmakers approved Wednesday a proposal that seeks an exemption from Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulations, asking that the state is allowed to manage its medical cannabis program without federal involvement, reported Marijuana Moment. Independently, the state Senate voted for two resolutions that ask state officials to research the therapeutic advantages of magic mushrooms and form a plan that would enable adult

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NY: Transport Workers Union Local 100 Issue Quick Statement On Cannabis Use

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s what they say on their website Transit Workers in Safety Sensitive Jobs Still Can’t Use Marijuana, No Matter What… Read More.

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New Mexico bills legalizing recreational marijuana and erasing some criminal records head to governor’s desk – Cannabis Business Executive

SpeedWeed

You are here: Home / Policy & Legal / New Mexico / New Mexico bills legalizing recreational marijuana and erasing some criminal records head to governor’s desk. April 1, 2021 by AggregatedNews Leave a Comment. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham praised the bills , saying they would bolster the economy and help those who have been harmed by the “country’s failed war on drugs.”.

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UK cannabis company Northern Leaf hails oversubscribed pre-IPO funding

Cannabis Law Report

Medical cannabis group Northern Leaf said it has successfully closed a pre-IPO funding round, which at £14mln was significantly oversubscribed.… Read More.

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Colorado Benefit Concert To Honor The Memory Of Charlotte Figi

SpeedWeed

The legacy of Charlotte Figi, the young Colorado girl whose struggle with epilepsy made CBD known worldwide, will be remembered next week with a benefit concert taking place in her honor. The April 7 livestreamed concert, featuring performances by acts including The Avett Brothers and Jason Mraz and appearances by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and CNN’s Dr.

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Latest Commentry On Legislative Updates From The OCA

Cannabis Law Report

Spring is here, 4/20 is just a few weeks away and I can’t believe how quickly the first quarter of… Read More.

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Cannabiz Media Client Spotlight – Shield Compliance

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Be the first to know when new content like this is available! Subscribe to our newsletter to get alerts about new posts, local news, and industry insights. Thank you! Your submission has been received! Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form. Shield Compliance is a comprehensive compliance management platform for banking cannabis-related businesses.

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Potbotics, Inc. Receives Conditional Approval to List on the Canadian Securities Exchange, in Connection with Business Combination with Prime Blockchain, Inc.

Cannabis Law Report

NEW YORK, April 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via InvestorWire — Potbotics, Inc. o/a RYAH (“RYAH” or the “Company“) is… Read More.

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Weekly Cannabis Roundup April 2

Veriheal

History has been made as the first Black woman-owned recreational dispensary in Massachusetts opens up. The Food Network is set to launch another Chopped spinoff, but this time with a cannabis twist! And Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is poised to expedite recreational legislation for the state. Note: We want to celebrate Massachusetts’s first Black woman-owned recreational dispensary.