The Fresh Toast
AUGUST 16, 2019
CHS typically affects long term consumers of cannabis more so than casual users. It's a condition characterized by chronic cannabis use, cyclic episodes of nausea and vomiting, and excessive bathing as a form of relief. Continue reading A Brief Examination Of Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome at The Fresh Toast.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 16, 2019
Talking Drugs.org (UK) write. Drug law enforcement in England and Wales has fallen most heavily on people of colour and those living in deprivation. The use of stop and search to police drugs dominates statistics, with around 60 per cent of all searches in England and Wales carried out for this activity. 1 in 3 of all stop and searches are thought to be for cannabis, with 70 per cent of all drug searches being for possession offences rather than supply offences.
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Leafly
AUGUST 16, 2019
Consumers are spending roughly $3 in the state's underground cannabis economy for every $1 in the legal one, says a new report from industry analysts. The post Hidden in Plain Sight: California Illegal Cannabis Market Booming appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 16, 2019
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission has fined Curaleaf $250,000 for failing to disclose a change of ownership and ask permission from state regulators before completing the transaction. MassLive.comm. reports. The agreement, signed Thursday by the commission and Curaleaf, reads, “In assessing this fine against Respondent, the Commission acknowledges that Respondent’s violation was the result of Respondent’s good-faith but mistaken interpretation of the Commission’s regulations, that Re
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.
Leafly
AUGUST 16, 2019
Rare public health warning issued to avoid illicit market THC e-cigarettes. The post Illicit Cannabis Vape Carts Hospitalized 7 in California, Doctors Say appeared first on Leafly.
Medical Cannabis Brief brings together the best content for patients and advocates from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Leafly
AUGUST 16, 2019
Mike Tyson claimed to smoke $40,000 and 10 tons of weed per month. So we punched numbers to see how much of an exaggeration that was. The post Is It Even Possible to Smoke $40,000 of Weed in a Month? appeared first on Leafly.
WeedAdvisor
AUGUST 16, 2019
Even with today’s progress, legalization of marijuana is a touchy subject. But the leap from prohibition to legalization is arguably the biggest – and riskiest – of all cannabis reforms. In a way, it is comparable to a crowd of people who all want to jaywalk, but are uncomfortable to do so until one bold person takes the initiative. Soon, almost everyone follows suit.
Leafly
AUGUST 16, 2019
We advocate for legalization for many reasons, but rarely argue in favor of pleasure. What's wrong with fun? The post How Cannabis and Hempfest Are Driving the Politics of Pleasure appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 16, 2019
She asked listeners to contact local FBI field offices if they suspect either a dispensary is operating illegally or public corruption in the marijuana industry. Supervisory Special Agent Regino Chavez added that the FBI has learned of some cannabis business licenses being sold for as much as $500,000, an indicator of how much of a corrupting influence license caps can have for the new market.
Leafly
AUGUST 16, 2019
More than 200 companies are now licensed by Health Canada to conduct cannabis related activities, and this week, for the first time, it appears that Health Canada has issued a license to an individual, not a corporation. The post Ex-Cop is First Individual Licensed to Sell Medical Cannabis in Canada appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 16, 2019
Leafly reports on the matching of wine and cannabis by the Hollywood giant. It all sounds a bit silly. His new venture, “The Grower’s Series,” presents cannabis in a professional, and precious, package that will likely appeal to high-end consumers. “Wine and cannabis are two ancient and bounteous gifts of Mother Nature, linked by great care, terroir, and temperateness,” Coppola remarked in a recent press release.
Leafly
AUGUST 16, 2019
This never happened when we bought weed in plastic baggies. The post Who’s Accountable When Cannabis Containers Are Sold Empty? appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 16, 2019
Press Release in full. Ben Cook is the Newest Cannabis Industry Veteran to Join Calyx Peak Companies. . NEWS PROVIDED BY. Calyx Peak Companies . Aug 14, 2019, 12:45 ET. SHARE THIS ARTICLE. . LAS VEGAS , Aug. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Multi-state cannabis operator Calyx Peak Companies announced today that cannabis industry veteran Ben Cook , former COO of MedMen, has joined the company’s executive team as Chief Operating Officer.
Leafly
AUGUST 16, 2019
A California man who escaped from jail has been convicted of kidnapping and torturing a dispensary owner who he mistakenly believed had buried money in the desert. The post California Man Convicted of Torturing Cannabis Store Owner appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 16, 2019
Alaska Public Media reports. The Fairbanks City Council voted Monday to support a cannabis entrepreneur’s bid to open Alaska’s first on-site marijuana consumption facility. But the Anchorage business person who’s proposed the facility must first win an appeal from the state’s marijuana-regulating agency. Cannabis retailer Lily Bosshart told council members before they voted that her business would provide tourists and other visitors a legal place to consume marijuana.
Leafly
AUGUST 16, 2019
We just moved in to Leafly's new world headquarters and everything *inhales* smells like magic. The post The Roll-Up #101: It’s a Hempfest Invasion appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 16, 2019
The Times of Swaziland reports. LOBAMBA – Eswatini stands to benefit E1 billion from a company which has applied for a cannabis provisional licence. This is the amount that the company seeks to invest in the country. This was revealed by Leandra du Plessis, who is Chief Executive Officer of SwAurora, the company which has applied to be granted a licence to operate and produce cannabis oil for medicinal purposes.
Leafly
AUGUST 16, 2019
Cannabis news from around the web. The post This Week in Cannabis: Top Stories From Across Canada From August 10-6 appeared first on Leafly.
WeedAdvisor
AUGUST 16, 2019
Recent events in Colombia have piqued the interest of investors throughout Canada and the United States. This led to sensational headlines and opinions, all painting Colombia as the magic bullet that could kill Canada’s place at the top. If anything, the U.S. is most likely to usurp Canada, but this does not mean Colombia will not bring some advantages to the table.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 16, 2019
The Minnesota Hemp Association works to advance the growth and vitality of Minnesota’s hemp industries from seed to shelf. You can be part of our coalition, advocacy, and collective growth when you become a member of MHA. We’ve just rolled out new membership levels including options for farms and businesses looking for mentorship as they plan and launch, established growers and retailers, and allied trades that serve the hemp industry.
The Fresh Toast
AUGUST 16, 2019
Cannabis shouldn’t create anxiety. Depending on the strain you use, it should ease anxiety, so let’s start there. Continue reading An Essential Guide To Making Your First Marijuana Experience A Great One at The Fresh Toast.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 16, 2019
If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Patrick McKnight. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. August 16, 2019. . New Jersey May Renew Push to Legalize Marijuana in 2019. Recent comments from Governor Phil Murphy and Senate President Steve Sweeney suggest one final legislative effort to legalize marijuana in 2019. “I think I’ve been consistent that I hoped we could have one more shot at this,” Murphy told reporters last week. ̶
Cannabis Life Network
AUGUST 16, 2019
Cannabidiol, also known as CBD, is a cannabis component some need an entourage to respond to, while others rejoice over its relief. It should not produce any harm, to humans at least. However, the cannabinoid does affect the way we digest medication, including tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and blood thinners. Cannabis oils, especially blends of THC and […].
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 16, 2019
Hemp products are more than a fad, according to Florida’s cannabis czar, Holly Bell. Bell, director of cannabis for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, spoke of the 25,000 uses for hemp. Speaking at the Citrus Expo and Vegetable and Specialty Crop Expo in Lee County, she addressed concerns CBD oil won’t stay popular forever.
Leafly
AUGUST 16, 2019
Cannabis makes every activity more fun—if you packed the right strains. Here are seven of our favorite relaxing strains for your next camping adventure. The post Relaxing Cannabis Strains for Your Next Camping Trip appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 16, 2019
The Economist writes: The legal cannabis market shrank in California last year. Blame those twin Californian ailments, taxes and regulation. Allowing legal sales is supposed to increase the size of the market as they force illicit sellers out of business. That is the way it has happened in other states where cannabis is legal. But according to bds Analytics and Arcview Market Research, legal sales in California were $2.5bn in 2018, down from $3bn in 2017.
Canna Law Blog
AUGUST 16, 2019
State governments and the federal Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) take wildly different approaches when it comes to Hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”), and for the most part, the ball is still in the government’s court to actually regulate hemp and Hemp CBD. The Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) haven’t issued regulations yet, states like California are still considering laws that would allow (or ban) many Hemp CBD products, and the intersta
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 16, 2019
The Washington Post reports. WEST HOLLYWOOD — Like any good chef about to open a restaurant, Andrea Drummer wants to get her pairings just right. But her lamb chops with plantain-mango salsa won’t be matched with wine or beer. Instead, a “budtender” — some in the industry call them ganjiers, as in ganja sommeliers — will help guests at the soon-to-open Lowell Farms cannabis cafe pair their farm-to-table meal with the perfect strain of farm-to-table marijuana.
WeedAdvisor
AUGUST 16, 2019
There has been a lot of buzz lately about marijuana reform in South and Central America. Although Uruguay will always hold the title for being the first country in the world to legalize recreational marijuana, the Green Wave is hitting the continent in one large swoop. Canadian companies have already seen this opportunity, as South American partners and subsidiaries strike deals for the production and global export of (for now) non-intoxicating CBD.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 16, 2019
It certainly is a healthy haul…… Patrons at San Francisco’s Outside Lands festival bought more than $1 million worth of cannabis products from licensed vendors; it was the first time a major U.S. music festival officially sanctioned cannabis sales. Attendees at the Outside Lands festival bought more than $1 million worth of cannabis products at the state-approved GrassLands section of the festival, the San Francisco Gate reports.
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