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California: Lawmakers Advance Legislation Permitting Medical Cannabis Use in Hospitals

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Senate Bill 311 (a/k/a Ryan's Law) provides for "a terminally ill patient’s use of medicinal cannabis within the health care facility.". The post California: Lawmakers Advance Legislation Permitting Medical Cannabis Use in Hospitals appeared first on NORML.

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The most popular cannabis strains in Massachusetts right now

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Leafly crunched the numbers to find out the most popular marijuana strains in Massachusetts. Learn about their effects and read helpful reviews submitted by real consumers. The post The most popular cannabis strains in Massachusetts right now appeared first on Leafly.

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Federal prosecutors seeking an 11-year sentence for the former mayor of Fall River, Massachusetts, Jasiel Correia

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It looks like they want to bring the hammer down on him. Ganjapreneur write. Federal prosecutors are seeking an 11-year sentence for the former mayor of Fall River, Massachusetts after he was found guilty in May of extorting cannabis businesses , the Associated Press reports. Jasiel Correia, 29, was arrested in 2019 on charges of extortion and fraud and was ultimately found guilty on all of the 21 charges levied against him.

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Fresh research concludes legalized cannabis does not increase use among teens

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New data from legal states affirms now-consensus view. The post Fresh research concludes legalized cannabis does not increase use among teens 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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Massachusetts: Tatiana Fridkes “Manager” Of Illegal Delivery Service Pleads Guilty

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The Patriot Ledger reports. BOSTON – A Boston woman who worked for an unlicensed marijuana delivery company run by a Milton woman that had millions of dollars in revenue has pleaded guilty, federal prosecutors said Monday. Tatiana Fridkes, who also goes by the name Sonya, 34, of Boston, was sentenced Friday to time served and two years of probation, and was also ordered to pay $82,000 in restitution, according to a statement from the U.S. attorney’s office in Boston.

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The 7 Types of Technology You Need to Run a Successful Dispensary – Cannabis Business Executive

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The 7 Types of Technology You Need to Run a Successful Dispensary – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post The 7 Types of Technology You Need to Run a Successful Dispensary – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Grow Week 2021 Roundup

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You know that scene in Eastbound & Down when Will Ferrell says “I can feel it down in my plums. They’re getting a nice bluish hue, gettin’ ready to take ’em to the farmer’s market.” We felt that. It’s early fall, which means it’s just about peak flowing time for cannabis growers over here (and […].

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Oregon Cannabis: Deschutes County Sues OLCC and DOR for a Share of Marijuana Tax Revenues – Cannabis Business Executive

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Oregon Cannabis: Deschutes County Sues OLCC and DOR for a Share of Marijuana Tax Revenues – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Oregon Cannabis: Deschutes County Sues OLCC and DOR for a Share of Marijuana Tax Revenues – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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How to Move Your Outdoor Cannabis Plants Indoors

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We all know weather is unpredictable but some times of year are more reliable for outdoor cannabis grows, such as summertime in the northern hemisphere. As fall approaches and the weather begins to change, however, it may be necessary to move outdoor grows inside to protect them from the colder climate. When growing cannabis, it’s generally best to stick to the medium you’re already growing with.

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Maryland Legislative Panel Begins Work On Cannabis Legalization |

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A legislative panel assembled to study the legalization of recreational marijuana in Maryland began work last Wednesday, laying out plans to draft a referendum ballot measure for next year’s general election. The working group of 10 members of the Maryland House of Delegates is tasked with creating a plan to legalize cannabis for use by adults while addressing the harms created and perpetuated by the failed War on Drugs.

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The Biological and Effective Differences of Sativa and Indica

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Did you know that following the legalization of marijuana in most states, you can now buy or grow cannabis? In fact, due to its accessibility, the U.S. cannabis industry is projected to reach $30 billion in market value annually by 2025. The only challenge you may encounter is choosing between the two main types of marijuana–Sativa, and Indica. Not one cannabis strain is the same.

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Teen pot use hasn’t risen amid legalization, researchers conclude

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Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts said in March that he opposed medical cannabis because, ‘if you legalize marijuana, you’re going to kill your kids. That’s what the data shows from around the country.’. Yeah, exactly the opposite of that, Pete. In a new Research Letter published Sept. 7 in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), researchers analyzed 28 years’ worth of Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) data to ascertain whether states that have passed medical or recreational cannabis l

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Psychedelic Patents May be Bad for Your Health A Conversation with Chris Byrnes, Leslie Booher and Mason Marks

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Psychedelic Patents May be Bad for Your Health. Part of our Special Series: “Patenting the Sacred” A Conversation with Chris Byrnes, Leslie Booher and Mason Marks. Wednesday, September 15th 12-1:30 PM. Psychedelic therapy is producing evidence of success in treating mental health disorders with potential to help respond to a growing mental health crisis.

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Last-minute cannabis license prompts calls for investigation – Cannabis Business Executive

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Last-minute cannabis license prompts calls for investigation – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Last-minute cannabis license prompts calls for investigation – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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The First International Cannabis Shipment by The Green Organix Dutchman Holding Ltd (OTCMKTS: TGODF) is Destined for the South African Medical Market

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Health and wellness are one of the keys of focus for a majority of cannabis companies. On the other hand, and as nature intended, the cultivation of organic cannabis more often than not happens in living soil. And looking around, Green Organix Dutchman Holding Ltd (OTCMKTS: TGODF) does this a lot. The company’s commitment is to produce its products responsibly, without much impact on the environment.

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Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission wants plants in ground next year – Cannabis Business Executive

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Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission wants plants in ground next year – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission wants plants in ground next year – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Norwegian Press Reports AROD Oslo Cannabis Police Action

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Aviso Oslo’s take on the AROD action that we reported on yesterday care of Google Translate. Here Yngve smokes cannabis right in front of the police: – Nice moment. NEVER TOOK THE JOINT: The police seized all the drugs shortly after this photo was taken, but not the joint of Yngve. Photo: Simen Kjellin. Marius Medby Edda Drægni. 09/21/21 21:20.

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Most popular weed strains in Massachusetts

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Massachusetts is among the latest states to join the ranks of the legal recreational cannabis world. The Baked Bean State—which we have lovingly nicknamed the “The Baked State”—made its official recreational debut early in 2020 and has experienced steady growth since. For Bay Staters, this growth has opened the doors to a wide variety of new cannabis strains to pick and choose from.

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Karma Koala Podcast Episode 38… This week Heather. speaks with Jim Plamondon the author of “Precision Fermented Cannabinoids: Disrupting Cannabis Extracts and lawyer Rod Kight of Kight Law.

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Karma Koala Podcast – Brought To You By Cannabis Law Report Episode 38… This week Heather. speaks with Jim Plamondon the author of “Precision Fermented Cannabinoids: Disrupting Cannabis Extracts – Cannabinoids made by precision fermentation pose an existential threat to much of the cannabis farming & processing industry.” and lawyer Rod Kight of Kight Law.

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KILL TONY #522 – CHRISTINA PAZSITZKY

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KILL TONY #522 – CHRISTINA PAZSITZKY Sponsored by SpeedWeed. Christina Pazsitzky, William Montgomery, Hans Kim, Davis Lucas, Matthew Muehling, Michael A. Gonzales, Yoni, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban – 08/30/2021. SpeedWeed – America’s Cannabis Delivery Service – [link]. The post KILL TONY #522 – CHRISTINA PAZSITZKY appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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NY – Delaware County: Sheriff stirs opposition to legalized cannabis

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They are still out there… The state deadline for “opting out” of cannabis retail sales is approaching as Delaware County’s 19 towns and 10 villages grapple with a push from the county sheriff to get cannabis operations banned. Under the Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act, cannabis retail licenses may be granted in any municipality, unless a local law prohibiting retail dispensaries is passed by the end of the year.

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California Bill to Allow Medical Cannabis in Hospitals Heads to Governor’s Desk

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The Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act or Ryan’s Law would allow patients in California with serious conditions to use non-smokable medical cannabis inside of hospitals. After receiving approval in California’s Assembly and Senate, Ryan’s Law and a bill regulating smokable hemp products both headed to the governor’s desk, amid a recall election.

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California Bills On Smokable Hemp, CBD Foods And Cannabis Use In Hospitals Head To Governor’s Desk

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Marijuana Moment reports. California cannabis advocates scored a pair of victories in the state legislature this week. Lawmakers sent a bill to the governor’s desk to set up a regulatory framework for hemp-derived CBD sales that also removes the ban on smokable hemp products, and they also approved a measure to require hospitals to permit medical marijuana use by certain patients.

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Jeremiah Wonders… #196 – Josh Wolf Vol. 3

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Jeremiah Wonders… #196 – Josh Wolf Vol. 3 Sponsored by SpeedWeed. Josh Wolf returns to the show to share his thoughts on the benefits of calling bluffs, reminiscing on failed auditions and accidentally sitting on your meat and potatoes. Follow @jeremiahstandup & @JoshWolfComedy. New Scissor Bros Merch!: shop.upstatemerch.com/scissorbros/shop/home.

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HighBridge Premium Cannabis Inks Production Contract with Lakewood Libations & Tinley’s

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HighBridge Premium Cannabis is pleased to announce the recent signing of a Beverage Production Agreement with Lakewood Libations of Malibu , CA. Under the terms of the Agreement, Lakewood will produce and Co-Pack the HighBridge line of THC infused beverages at its Tinley’s ™ plant in Long Beach, California. ‘We are thrilled to be working with Lakewood Libations & Tinley’s ( www.drinktinley.com ) at their state of the art facility in Long Beach, California ,” HighBridge Spokesper

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Autoflower vs Photoperiod - Which is the best cultivation style for you?

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One of the most recent debates to come up amongst home cannabis growers is now - autoflower vs photoperiod plants. Especially as the quality of autoflowering genetics improves over time. Even more, both autoflowering vs photoperiod seeds are readily available for purchase, and each has its own unique benefits and traits. So, how is one to decide which is best for them?

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Viola Launches Harrington Institute For Cannabis Education Powered By Cleveland School Of Cannabis

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Viola , the premium Black-owned cannabis brand rooted in equity, announced the launch of the Harrington Institute , a school for cannabis education created in partnership with Cleveland School of Cannabis, which is currently on pace to be the first cannabis focused school accredited by the Middle States Association. Aligning with Viola and its commitment to excellence, the mission of the Harrington Institute is to provide equitable access to the cannabis industry by providing high quality edu

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Answer of the Day for Sep 14, 2021

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Other than butane, what are some of the chemical solvents used to create cannabis concentrates? Other than using solvents to create cannabis concentrates, what other methods to produce cannabis concentrates can be used? Hexane, isopentane, isopropyl alcohol, acetone, and propane are used to make cannabis concentrates. In addition to using solvents, concentrates can also be manufactured via a dry method, a water-based method or a CO2 based method.

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Here Comes The Merch ! – Planet 13 Launches Store Within Their LV Store

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Here’s the blurb. Located inside the iconic Planet 13 Entertainment Complex Stitched & Stuff carries everything from clothing, to accessories, to munchies and refreshing drinks. About Stitched & Stuff. Stitched & Stuff located inside of Planet 13 Entertainment Complex, is a one-stop-shop clothing and sundries store that invites customers to purchase Planet 13 merchandise, munchies, non-alcoholic beverages, exclusive finds, jewelry, and accessories.

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NORML Live: Federal Policy Discussion 9/13/2021

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Most Mondays, NORML’s Political Director Justin Strekal hosts a live stream on the NORML Facebook page at 4 pm EST for the latest news and a frank discussion about marijuana policy reform at the federal level. . The post NORML Live: Federal Policy Discussion 9/13/2021 appeared first on NORML.

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