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Surgeon General: Don’t “Lock People Up For Marijuana Use”

NORML

On Sunday, the US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD told CNN that “When it comes to decriminalization, I don’t think that there is value to individuals or to society to lock people up for marijuana use. I don’t think that serves anybody well.”. The post Surgeon General: Don’t “Lock People Up For Marijuana Use” appeared first on NORML.

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What is phytol and is it safe to vape?

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Experts urge caution after a new study emerges suggesting phytol, a diterpene alcohol used as a diluent in vape cartridges, appears unsafe to inhale. The post What is phytol and is it safe to vape? appeared first on Leafly.

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AlphaRoot Expands Limited Distribution Cannabis Casualty Insurance Product

Cannabis Law Report

As we all know insurance in the sector can be a nightmare so this looks like an interesting development. Most insurance solutions we’ve seen here at CLR tend to come out of the West Coast as the market is more mature there so this looks like a positive addition to the market. AlphaRoot aims to provide much-needed insurance capacity to cannabis companies . [ NEW YORK / JULY 2021 ] – AlphaRoot , a Founder Shield company, today announces it has advanced the expansion of a limited distri

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Americans on pace to spend twice as much on weed as on milk

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At the half-year mark, 2021 US cannabis sales topped $12 billion. That's as much as consumers spent on milk in all of 2020. The post Americans on pace to spend twice as much on weed as on milk appeared first on Leafly.

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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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Ayr Wellness Agrees to Acquire Tahoe Hydro, Adding Award-Winning Cultivators of High-Quality Flower in Nevada

Cannabis Law Report

NEW YORK, July 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTC: AYRWF) (“Ayr” or the “Company”), a leading vertically integrated cannabis multi-state operator (“MSO”), has announced a Definitive Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) to acquire Tahoe Hydroponics Company, LLC (“Tahoe Hydro”), an award-winning cultivator and one of Nevada’s top producers of high-quality cannabis flower, and NV Green, Inc.

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Australian medical cannabis prices drop 11% in a year says report

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Pondering Pot report that according to…… Data from Canview’s online portal has shown that despite the high prices of medical cannabis in Australia, end costs to patients are slowly coming down. Canview is a platform developed by Burleigh Heads Cannabis for patients, pharmacists, and medical practitioners to prescribe and order cannabis medicines.

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Cannabis in the Olympics

Cannabis Life Network

For those old enough to remember the 1998 Winter Olympics in Japan, you may also recall when Ross Rebagilati made history — twice. He was the first athlete to win an Olympic gold medal for Men’s Snowboarding and was subsequently disqualified and stripped of his medal after a drug test revealed trace amounts of THC […]. The post Cannabis in the Olympics appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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SweetWater Brewing Company’s Flagship 420 Brand Gets Bigger and Bolder with the Launch of 420 Imperial IPA

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Iconic craft brew gets imperial treatment with the first line extension off 420. ATLANTA, GA , July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – SweetWater Brewing Company, LLC ( “SweetWater “) has announced the launch of 420 Imperial IPA – the first line extension off of its flagship 420 brand. A fresh take on ingredients from the original SweetWater 420 Extra Pale Ale, this bold, flavor-packed Imperial IPA boasts a delicious combination of hops – creating a super-tasty, high-ABV new

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6 Important Things You Need To Know About The Types Of Medical Marijuana

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You may be surprised to learn that marijuana has been used in the medical field for millennia. According to the NCBI, evidence suggests that it was used extensively in Romania about 5000 years ago. During the 19th and 20th centuries, cannabis was used as a charter medicine in the U.S. It was first introduced in the United States Pharmacopoeia in the year 1850.

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Grand Jury Enquiry Santa Barbara County Says. Undue Influence By Cannabis Companies & Board of Supervisors Needs Supervision On Cannabis Issues

Cannabis Law Report

It’s a pretty damming report and what might be described as a shitshow according to the following investigation. News Press Reports. In 2019, the Santa Barbara County Grand Jury convened an investigation into the influence used by cannabis industry lobbyists to manipulate cannabis ordinances within the county. It would be more accurate to call the use of such influence abuse.

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Paying Our Respects to Revolutionary Educator and Hashmaker: Frenchy Cannoli Passes Away

SpeedWeed

According to a heartfelt post on Instagram by his wife Kimberly, the beloved hashish and cannabis concentrate teacher, consultant, artisan and activist Frenchy Cannoli passed away on July 18. Cannoli passed away due to surgery complications—which was unexpected, according to his family. . Cannoli was known for his “unmatched” hash, and most people who were close to him described his character as being utterly unique.

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What’s Happening Here? Harborside Interim CEO Bilodeau” asked to step down from his role as Interim Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) effective immediately” & Chairman, Matt Hawkins, To Stand In As Interim CEO

Cannabis Law Report

It’s like musical chairs at Harborside at the moment. We’d say that there’s trouble at trouble at t’ mill. Humorous phrase sometimes used by British people to refer to a problem, especially at home or at work. It is said in the accent of the people of northern England, especially Yorkshire or Lancashire , where there used to be many mills (= factories where cloth was made) , and where the word ‘the’ is often not fully pronounced.

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General Hydroponics Introduces Customizable, Scalable Feedcharts

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General Hydroponics recently released new feedcharts for many of the company’s base nutrient lines, including the Flora Series, linked below. Why? The methods and cultural practices of customers have rapidly evolved in recent years. The fact is, growers have never achieved higher yields or been more efficient. To support the increased growth and changes in methods, General Hydroponics’ nutrient feed recommendations have also evolved.

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GMR Cannabis Index Adds Six Companies, Issues Second Quarter Report

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The Green Market Report Cannabis Company Index has added six companies to the Index and published its second-quarter recap report. The Index experienced an overall 8% decline in the second quarter due to the drop in valuations of the companies. Year-to-date the Index is still up 27%. The second-quarter stock performance was almost the polar opposite from the first quarter.

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Maryland House Speakers Supports Putting Cannabis Legalization to Public Vote Next Year

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RICHMOND, Virginia, July 19, 2021 – PRESS RELEASE— Governor Ralph Northam announced appointments to the three newly-created boards responsible for overseeing the legalization of recreational cannabis in the Commonwealth. This spring, Virginia became the first Southern state to pass adult-use cannabis legislation, with changes going into effect on July 1, 2021.

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Judge Says Curaleaf Violated Labor Law In Massachusetts

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MJ Biz reports. The 25-page decision last week by National Labor Relations Board administrative law judge Ira Sandron in Washington DC is a cautionary tale for marijuana businesses in terms of how they communicate with employees when unionizing activities are under way. More at [link]. DECISION. Curaleaf-administrative-law-decision.

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The CanCoin – And Its Backers’ Ambitions To Become Europe’s ‘Cannabis Central Bank’ – Cannabis Business Executive

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The CanCoin – And Its Backers’ Ambitions To Become Europe’s ‘Cannabis Central Bank’ – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post The CanCoin – And Its Backers’ Ambitions To Become Europe’s ‘Cannabis Central Bank’ – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Report: Economic Impact of Cannabis in San Diego County

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the Executive Summary. The cannabis industry has gone through many series of events that has brought it to the billion dollar industry it is today. Since its move from the illicit market, to the legalization of medicinal cannabis in 1996, and continued positive shifts of perceptions of cannabis, there has been exponential growth in the industry.

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How Hawthorne Gardening Company fights for an equitable cannabis industry

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Cannabis should open doors—not shut them. The wave of cannabis legalization is a net good: Growers are coming out of the shadows, the agricultural economy is getting a boost, and millions of people have access to the plant for a variety of purposes. But ending prohibition isn’t enough—even after legalization, the shockwaves of the drug war still run through the communities most impacted by it.

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Parallel Announces Opening of Its First goodblend™ Retail Store in Pennsylvania

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Parallel (the “Company”), one of the largest privately-held multi-state cannabis operators in the United States (U.S.), announced today that it commenced sales of medical cannabis products in Pennsylvania through the opening of its first goodblend retail branded store in Pittsburgh , with the intent to open a second store in Erie in the coming weeks. goodblend is a new cannabis cultivator, producer, and retailer in Pennsylvania.

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State of SEO, Email and Content Marketing in 2021 – Cannabis Business Executive

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State of SEO, Email and Content Marketing in 2021 – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post State of SEO, Email and Content Marketing in 2021 – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Three San Franciscan Cousins Open Park Merced’s Only Dispensary with Social Equity Partner License

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SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cousins Eric Grayson, Keena Middelton, and Charles Toney II have launched Flight , Park Merced’s only state licensed dispensary, in partnership with Shryne Group. The family members have overcome homelessness, the loss of multiple family members, and experiences in the unregulated market to create a store focused on cannabis as a tool to increase health and wellness for all; especially within the Black community.

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6 Important Things You Need To Know About The Types Of Medical Marijuana

PrestoDoctor

You may be surprised to learn that marijuana has been used in the medical field for millennia. According to the NCBI, evidence suggests that it was used extensively in Romania about 5000 years ago. During the 19th and 20th centuries, cannabis was used as a charter medicine in the U.S. It was first introduced in the United States Pharmacopoeia in the year 1850.

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Virginia: Northam announces appointments to 3 boards that oversee cannabis legalization in Virginia

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WTKR reports. Governor Ralph Northam announced appointments to the three newly-created boards that oversee marijuana legalization in Virginia. On July 1, recreational marijuana became legal for adult use in Virginia. “Virginia is committed to legalizing cannabis the right way—by learning from other states, by listening to public health and safety experts, and by centering social equity,” said Governor Northam.

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Jeremiah Wonders… #188 – Jessimae Peluso

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Jeremiah Wonders… #188 – Jessimae Peluso Sponsored by SpeedWeed. A wild episode that our guest — Jessimae Peluso — recommends pairing with the devil’s lettuce. What hardcore drug would Jeremiah do? Who is the most annoying cast member on Full House? Will Jessimae ever escape Jeremiah’s saw-trap garage? All these questions and more will be answered!

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Cannabis no longer seized at airport checkpoints in New York individuals can carry up to 3oz

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The NY Times Union reports. Police are no longer seizing marijuana, making arrests or issuing tickets for low-level possession for travelers passing through Albany International and other airports across the state, highlighting the softening rules for cannabis as New York and dozens of other states have legalized it for adult recreational use. Bart R.

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Major developments in Georgia’s medical marijuana program expected this coming week – Cannabis Business Executive

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Major developments in Georgia’s medical marijuana program expected this coming week – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Major developments in Georgia’s medical marijuana program expected this coming week – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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MJ Biz Article: Why 3 illicit marijuana operators decline to go legal in California

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They write. California is approaching its fourth year of legal recreational marijuana, yet the underground market is as strong as ever and is making it harder for licensed companies to eke out a profit. Saddled by steep regulatory and compliance costs, legal marijuana companies in California can’t compete with illicit operators on product prices. Administrative bottlenecks, substantial capital requirements and dysfunctional social equity programs have kept many legacy players out of the legal ma

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How to Choose and Dose Cannabis Flower

Leafwell

Choosing the right cannabis flower for you can be a difficult process. Some people find their preferred flower within the first attempt or two, whilst others have to go through a range of different forms of cannabis flower (“strains” or, more accurately, “cultivars” or “chemotypes”), cannabinoid ratios and terpenes before they find what they prefer.

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Senators Propose Cannabis Descheduling Plan: Five Takeaways for The Cannabis Industry

Cannabis Law Report

Last week, Senators Schumer (D-NY), Booker (D-NJ), and Wyden (D-OR) circulated a discussion draft of the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act , a legislative proposal to deschedule and legalize cannabis. In related statements to the Senate, Senator Schumer emphasized that cannabis legislation will be prioritized during this Congress, stating “it’s time to end the federal prohibition on marijuana [a]nd as majority leader, I am going to push this issue forward and make it a priority.”.