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Study: Cannabis Use Not Linked to Motivation Loss

NORML

Investigators reported, “[D]espite significant increases in levels of cannabis use in our sample, change in cannabis use did not predict changes in motivation, which suggests that cannabis use may not lead to reductions in motivation over time.”. The post Study: Cannabis Use Not Linked to Motivation Loss appeared first on NORML.

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Schumer Ready to Talk Cannabis Reform

Americans for Safe Access

Alongside his colleagues Cory Booker and Ron Wyden, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced a draft bill titled: “Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act” (CAOA). As a draft, the bill invites input from other members of Congress, stakeholder organizations like ASA, and the public to make suggestions which would improve the efficacy of the bill before the final draft is introduced after September 1, 2021.

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Searching for the fountain of Blue Dream in Santa Cruz, CA

Leafly

No one has claimed this ubiquitous strain. The post Searching for the fountain of Blue Dream in Santa Cruz, CA appeared first on Leafly.

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Iowa Supreme Court Takes on Employer Drug Testing Practices

The Blunt Truth

Seyfarth Synopsis: On June 25, 2021, concluding that Iowa’s comprehensive drug testing statute requires employers to “substantially” comply with its mandates, the Iowa Supreme Court issued two separate decisions finding that employers violated the statute after terminating employees in response to failed drug tests. The decisions serve as important reminders to employers to ensure their drug testing policies and practices can withstand scrutiny in any jurisdiction.

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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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Mozambique Bans Branded Cannabis Drink From Austria With No Actual Cannabis In It

Cannabis Law Report

Where do you start with a story like this ! The Regina Leader Post writes. Called Cannabis Energy Drink, the beverage does not contain cannabis or any other intoxicants, despite its catchy name. Even so, Global Voices reports the authorities have issued a statement demanding the drink be pulled from the market, with officials alleging it could encourage citizens to partake in pot, which is prohibited in the country.

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Aquaponics: The future of sustainable cannabis is fueled by fish poop

Leafly

This female-driven, sustainably-cultivated, ethically-sourced weed fueled by fish poop just might disrupt the cannabis industry. The post Aquaponics: The future of sustainable cannabis is fueled by fish poop appeared first on Leafly.

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Au Revoir Hash Guru Frenchy Cannoli

Cannabis Life Network

The cannabis community is grieving a new loss as we say goodbye to Frenchy Cannoli. A prominent cannabis activist and we’ll respected educator, Frenchy Cannoli was all about hash. He devoted his life to the pursuit of cannabis concentrates and shared his knowledge with anyone who asked. Frenchy Cannoli really cared about making information available […].

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High Tide Continues Rapid Expansion into United States Through Acquisition of Leading Online Retailer DankStop.  

Cannabis Law Report

High Tide acquires another top e-commerce platform for its portfolio which already includes 3 out of the top 5 most popular e-commerce platforms for consumption accessories and totaled almost 100 million site visits across all platforms in 2020, including 2.5 million associated with DankStop. 1. High Tide gains access to DankStop’s more than 200,000 email subscribers and further bolsters its online presence by gaining access to DankStop’s almost 335,000 Instagram followers.

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Harborside Under New Management, Announcement Reads

SpeedWeed

One of California’s oldest dispensary chains is now under new management. Harborside Inc. ( CSE: HBOR ), ( OTCQX: HBORF ) announced in a press release on July 19 that Peter Bilodeau has been asked to step down from his role as Interim Chief Executive Officer effective immediately, and Matt Hawkins, Chairman, will assume the position of Interim CEO while the Company completes its search for a successor. .

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Why the U.S. Cannabis Industry Will Surpass $30 Billion in 2022

Cannabis Law Report

New report from Headset says country will near Canada’s annual growth rate for the plant.

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New York Senator Introduces Cannabis Cultivation Bill

SpeedWeed

Senator Jeremy Cooney of New York introduced a bill on July 20 that would build upon the state’s recreational cannabis law with a focus on getting cultivation up and running. Cooney’s bill, Senate Bill S7295 , would create an adult-use provisional cultivation license that would allow cultivators to begin planting very soon while the state’s recreational cannabis program materializes.

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California: Department of Cannabis Control Names Leadership Team

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s who’s been appointed and their short bios… The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) was established Monday, July 12. The creation of this standalone cannabis department is part of a larger effort to improve access to licensure, simplify regulatory oversight and support California businesses. The following individuals have been selected to serve as permanent members of the DCC’s leadership team: Director – Nicole Elliott.

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Searching for the origin of Blue Dream marijuana strain

SpeedWeed

Marine fog casts a gray haze and fills the air with palpable moisture on the coastal bluff overlooking the vast blue expanse of the Pacific Ocean. The puffs of smoke floating off my joint seem to meld in perfectly with the hazy setting as I belly-up to the railing on a cliff-side fence to secure a view of surfers catching the early morning waves at The Hook, a famed surf break in Santa Cruz’s Pleasure Point neighborhood.

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India: Chicken Farmer & Freelance Mural Artist Arrested For Importing LSD & MDMA By Mail From Spain

Cannabis Law Report

The Hindu Newspaper reports………Ecstasy tablets, LSD stamps and cannabis worth ?58.5 lakh were seized by the Chennai Air Customs, and two persons were arrested. Officials opened a postal parcel, which arrived from Spain at the Foreign Post Office, on suspicion that it could have narcotics. It contained a cardboard box with a greeting card and two silver pouches that had pink tablets which were suspected to be MDMA pills.

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Aquaponics: The future of sustainable cannabis is fueled by fish poop

SpeedWeed

Did you know that some of the Canadian weed is grown using fish waste? No, we aren’t being koi; aquaponics is a unique and environmentally-friendly way to grow cannabis. The practice of aquaponics uses fish waste to naturally fertilize cannabis plants in a sustainable, closed-loop system. The setup is similar to hydroponics, plant roots absorb the fish fertilizer and then purify the water before outputs are returned to the aquarium.

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First Wednesday’s Report: European Medical Cannabis Ecosystem

Cannabis Law Report

INTRODUCTION. What is so special about the European medical cannabis ecosystem is that it is uniquely European. It has developed its own regional outlook for how it wants to regulate cannabis and implement access programmes, and in this process has developed its own entrepreneurial flair. A mix of socialised healthcare, a pharmaceutical heritage, and being later to the party than the US and Canada has created a strict medical approach to cannabis medicines – one that is (mostly) with the grain o

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How to Keep up with Cannabis Industry News

SpeedWeed

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. So much is changing in the cannabis industry that it can be challenging to keep up with the latest national and state-by-state laws and business insights.

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CAL Matters Article:

Cannabis Law Report

As drought grips most of California, water thefts have increased to record levels. Thieves tap into hydrants, pump water from rivers and break into remote water stations and tanks. One day last spring, water pressure in pipelines suddenly crashed In the Antelope Valley, setting off alarms. Demand had inexplicably spiked, swelling to three and half times normal.

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Can I Go To A Dispensary Without A Card In Pennsylvania?

MMJ Recs

In 2016, a new state law was introduced that allowed for compassionate medical cannabis to be used lawfully in Pennsylvania. The medical marijuana that can be sold under the new law is strictly regulated, and thus difficult to get if you’re not approved for a medical card. Patients looking to access MMJ must go through the processes required by law to get a card for medical marijuana use to help treat a qualifying condition.

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Curaleaf.Ill-Timed Interview Considering Judge’s Decision In Massachusetts re Labor Law

Cannabis Law Report

See yesterday’s story. Judge Says Curaleaf Violated Labor Law In Massachusetts. Ganjapreneur. Raheem Uqdah: The Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility In Cannabis. Raheem Uqdah is the Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Curaleaf, the largest multi-state cannabis operator in the U.S. We believe in investing over the long term – in people, programs, and places.

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Strive for Post-Harvest Success: Part 2 – Cannabis Business Executive

SpeedWeed

Strive for Post-Harvest Success: Part 2 – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Strive for Post-Harvest Success: Part 2 – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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The Commonwealth of Virginia is looking for its first full-time, dedicated cannabis attorney.

Cannabis Law Report

Attorney General Mark R. Herring announced he is currently seeking applications for an attorney to serve as the Commonwealth of Virginia’s first full-time, dedicated cannabis attorney. The attorney will serve as general counsel to the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority while also assisting other Virginia state agencies regarding regulations and laws regarding cannabis, according to a press release.

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

SpeedWeed

Americans spent more than $12 billion on legal cannabis products in the first six months of 2021, according to data analyzed by Leafly and Whitney Economics. That’s nearly as much as Americans spent on milk in all of 2020. According to the Dairy Farmers of America, consumers spent roughly $12.6 billion on milk last year. Cannabis sales topped $18 billion in 2020.

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In the Final Days of Their Reg A+ Equity Crowdfunding Campaign, The Good Earth Organics, Inc. CEO Tony Luciano Comments on the Recently Proposed Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act

Cannabis Law Report

. CAVE JUNCTION, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Good Earth Organics, Inc. (GEO), a leading manufacturer and distributor of premium certified organic soils and nutrients specifically designed to optimize the purity and yield of cannabis and hemp cultivation, will close its Regulation A+ crowdfunding raise this Friday, July 23, 2021 at 11:59 pm.

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Cannabis Investors Should Know the Difference Between Marijuana and Hemp – Cannabis Business Executive

SpeedWeed

Cannabis Investors Should Know the Difference Between Marijuana and Hemp – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Cannabis Investors Should Know the Difference Between Marijuana and Hemp – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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OLCC approves temporary rules to begin hemp field inspections Governor Brown signs hemp regulatory bill Testing of southern Oregon hemp farms starts this week

Cannabis Law Report

Portland, OR — At a special commission meeting on July 19, 2021, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) approved temporary rules allowing the agency to work with the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) to begin field testing of hemp fields across Oregon; these tests are to determine if the grows are legitimate or illegal. The OLCC rules follow yesterday’s signature by Oregon Governor Kate Brown of House Bill 3000 , which also establishes standards to prevent minors from purchasing

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Maryland Lawmakers Plan Cannabis Legalization Measure for 2022 Election

SpeedWeed

Maryland state lawmakers announced last week that the legislature will turn to the voters on the issue of cannabis policy reform by placing a marijuana legalization measure on the statewide ballot next year. Maryland House of Delegates Speaker Adrienne A. Jones said in a statement on Friday that she would establish a legislative work group in the fall to begin studying the issues surrounding cannabis legalization.

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Vicente Sederberg LLP Strengthens New Jersey, New York Operations with Addition of Land Use and Real Estate Attorney Heather Kumer

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the press release… Vicente Sederberg LLP Strengthens New Jersey, New York Operations with Addition of Land Use and Real Estate Attorney Heather Kumer. Kumer, a LEED certified professional in building design and construction, previously served as counsel and sustainability coordinator for the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency. CRANFORD, N.J. — Leading national cannabis law firm Vicente Sederberg LLP announced Tuesday that Heather Kumer has joined the firm as counsel in its New J

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Everything You Need To Know about CBD, THC and the 2021 Olympics  

Marijuana Seeds NL

With the recent Sha’Carri Richardson scandal, there’s a new light shining upon Olympic athletes and the use of THC and CBD. While one athlete is out of the competition for using THC, other Olympians now have free reign to use CBD legally and compete. So, what’s transpired over the last few years in regards to lifting the ban for CBD? Or, what’s in store for future Olympics and natural plant healing with cannabis?

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Press Release: Rahn & Associates Launches Risk Management Solutions Specifically for Psychedelic Medicinal Businesses

Cannabis Law Report

Rahn & Associates announced today that it launched new risk management solutions for the burgeoning psychedelic medicinal industry. With our new psychedelic medicinal insurance solutions, business can access the necessary coverages to protect their business, attract qualified officers/directors, and bring new treatments to market.”. — Eric Rahn, Managing Director.