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Cannabis Dispensaries and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended (“HIPAA”)

Green Relief

Clients have often as asked whether HIPAA applies to the cannabis industry. As with anything else in healthcare, the answer can be complex. HIPAA was enacted in 1996 to help protect a patient’s healthcare information. While HIPAA is expansive, to the extent state law is more restrictive or protective, then state law will control in those instances. 45 CFR § 160.201 et. seq.

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Recipe: Infused Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette

Cannabis Life Network

If you’ve been looking for a potent edible, but want to stay away from the sweets, here’s an easy way to enjoy all the THC-induced elation while filling up with nutritious-packed meals. This week we’ve got a light and simple recipe to incorporate cannabis into, a balsamic vinaigrette with a maple twist. Pour this delicious […].

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Relationship Between CBD Oil And Vaping

Cannabis Law Report

Editors Note: This is a guest post. Vaping and CBD are two topics that are becoming more popular among those… Read More.

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Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Using Cannabis For Sleep

The Fresh Toast

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Using Cannabis For Sleep. The definitive guide to using marijuana as a sleep aid.and how to use it wisely. The post Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Using Cannabis For Sleep appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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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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Myths and Facts about Medical Marijuana in 2021

Cannabis Law Report

Editors Note: This is a guest post. Medical marijuana is now legal in more than two-thirds of the US and… Read More.

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BevCanna Signs Third Consecutive White-Label Manufacturing Agreement

Cannabis Law Report

Health and wellness products company finalizes deal to co-manufacture CBD- and THC-infused beverages for St. Peter’s Drinks VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS… Read More.

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Honest Paws Leads the Pack with CBD Oil for Dogs

SpeedWeed

Pet parents around the US are hearing the buzz surrounding CBD oil products for pets. Manufacturers are finally baking up some high-quality CBD products for four-legged friends with various needs. . Before you head out and buy your doggo some holy hemp, read on to find out what sets high-quality CBD apart from the rest, and why you want to be careful when selecting dope CBD products for your dog.

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Massachusetts Cannabis Regulator and State Sen. Jennifer Flanagan Joins National Cannabis Law Firm Vicente Sederberg LLP as Director of Regulatory Policy

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation EDITOR: Heather Allman PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT… Read More.

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Phillip Morris Might Use Cannabis in Its New “Beyond Nicotine” Product Line

SpeedWeed

Image via. Multinational tobacco conglomerate Philip Morris International recently announced that it is researching the possibility of getting involved in the legal weed industry. . Last week, Philip Morris CEO Andre Calantzopoulos told Bloomberg News that it was considering cannabis as a potential element of its new “Beyond Nicotine” strategy. Now that global cigarette sales are on the decline , the tobacco firm is planning to diversify its product range to include botanical sleep aid, energy-b

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Answer of the Day for May 9, 2021

TheAnswerPage

It has been estimated that a significant proportion of cancer patients (18.3-40.0%) in the United States use marijuana or cannabinoid-based products. Does the evidence indicate that cannabinoid-based products are effective in treating cancer-related pain? chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting? cancer-related cachexia (wasting)? According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, there is substantial evidence for the effectiveness of marijuana and cannabinoids in treating cance

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Olala’s Amazing Infused Sodas Will Light Up Your Taste Buds

SpeedWeed

Partiers love to drink. But sometimes crisp, tasty cannabis drinks may sound like a tall order. After all, high-quality cannabis is known for its smell rather than its taste. Not too many of us really want to taste full-on cannabis flavors in our drink. . Most infused beverage brands in the market today hide the plant’s pungency. The merry minds at Lehua Brands , however, took a different, more sophisticated approach. .

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The Best Marijuana Stocks To Buy For 2021? 3 Top US Pot Stocks Right Now

Cannabis Law Report

Top US Marijuana Stocks For The Second Week In May… Read More.

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58% of Americans Don’t Know the Difference Between THC and CBD, Survey Says

SpeedWeed

Image via. Ten years ago, the idea that an adult could walk into a store and buy legal weed seemed like a pipe dream. Fast forward to 2021, and adult-use cannabis is now legal in over a quarter of US states, and medical pot is available throughout most of the country. Americans now have unprecedented access to cannabis, but according to a new independent online survey, the average person still knows next to nothing about this plant. .

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Cops in Maryland Can No Longer Search People for Smelling Like Weed

SpeedWeed

Image via. A man who was searched by Maryland police as a minor was successful in his court appeal, causing a state judge to officially rule that the smell of marijuana is not a legal justification to search someone. . That’s huge, though to some it might seem like a no-brainer, given that the state decriminalized the possession of up to 10 grams of cannabis back in 2014. . “Because an officer cannot tell by the smell of marijuana alone that a person is involved in criminal activity, we ho

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Alabama medical marijuana bill headed to Gov. Kay Ivey after historic House vote – Cannabis Business Executive

SpeedWeed

Alabama medical marijuana bill headed to Gov. Kay Ivey after historic House vote – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Alabama medical marijuana bill headed to Gov. Kay Ivey after historic House vote – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Kansas House advances medical marijuana bill – Cannabis Business Executive

SpeedWeed

Kansas House advances medical marijuana bill – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Kansas House advances medical marijuana bill – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Take a Trip to Space at These Dank Pot Shops

SpeedWeed

You can either wait four decades and spend a shitload of money to catch one of Elon Musk’s rockets to Mars, or you can go to a dispensary and find dank-ass weed products that will get you there for much cheaper. Considering we’re a site called MERRY JANE, we suggest you go with the latter. It seems safer and nothing is better than sitting on your couch. .

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Can Weed Kill You? – Higher Mentality

SpeedWeed

Hey so… straight up; Can weed kill you? . Can Weed Kill You? I usually roll up a little joint to smoke while walking my dog late at night. I’m pretty sure my parents know but like, I’m not a kid anymore so what are they really going to say? Pass it over here? I’m 20 and have been smoking for a few years and I might not be an expert, but I know enough to get by.

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Does legal marijuana spell end of testing for the drug at NY businesses? – Cannabis Business Executive

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Does legal marijuana spell end of testing for the drug at NY businesses? – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Does legal marijuana spell end of testing for the drug at NY businesses? – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Alabama Legislature Passes SB 46 To Bring Legal Medical Cannabis To The State

SpeedWeed

A senate bill to legalize medical marijuana in Alabama, SB 46, is now heading to the governor’s desk. . The bill cleared its final hurdle in the state legislature on Thursday, when it passed out of the state House of Representatives by a vote of 68 to 34. The legislation passed out of the state Senate in February by a vote of 21 to 10. The ball is now in Republican Gov.

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GrowGeneration Continues Acquisition Spree – Cannabis Business Times

SpeedWeed

The Alabama Senate has passed medical cannabis bills three years in a row, but the state’s House of Representatives continued to stall those efforts late Tuesday night. Republican opponents filibustered the Senate-passed legislation during nearly 10 hours of debate on the floor of the lower chamber, before the House adjourned shortly before midnight without a vote, according to the Associated Press.

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Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill (SB 158) Approved By Kansas House of Representatives

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Members of the Kansas House of Representatives voted to approve a bill on Thursday that would legalize the medicinal use of cannabis. The measure, Senate Bill 158 ( SB 158 ), was passed in the House by a vote of 79 to 42. The Kansas Senate approved SB 158 on March 25 and then sent the measure to the House, where it was amended by lawmakers. The bill will now head back to the upper chamber so that senators can consider the changes made in the House.

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Reform Efforts Pick Up Speed in Alabama, Texas: Week in Review

SpeedWeed

Medical cannabis legislation was first introduced in the Alabama House of Representatives two decades ago. Eight years ago, it was the laughingstock of the lower chamber. Now, a medical cannabis bill has supermajority support. After a nearly 10-hour filibuster Tuesday, House lawmakers reconvened Thursday and considered several floor amendments before passing the Senate-originated bill, 68-34, which would allow registered patients diagnosed with qualifying conditions to access cannabis.