NORML

AUGUST 13, 2019

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) has signed two separate medical cannabis expansion bills into law. Senate Bill 2023 expands the state’s medical cannabis program by adding several new qualifying conditions, allowing physicians assistants and advanced practice registered nurses to recommend medical cannabis to their patients, allowing minor patients to have up to three caregivers instead of two, among other changes.

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Leafly

AUGUST 13, 2019

In a city where 17,000 people typically get arrested every year for cannabis, sealing 360 cases seems like a small first step. The post New York City Court Seals 360 Cannabis Cases appeared first on Leafly.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 13, 2019

CBD is “thriving” in the current regulatory environment, but is it doing so illegally? As former U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb opined last week , “the CBD craze is getting out of hand. The FDA needs to act.” Since the passage of the Farm Bill in December of 2018 , there has been a marked uptick in interest in the cannabidiol (CBD) space from businesses and users alike.

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NORML

AUGUST 13, 2019

The American Bar Association (ABA) has passed a resolution in support of ending federal marijuana prohibition and removing the substance from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). In language that does not mince words, the proposal reads : FURTHER RESOLVED, That the American Bar Association urges Congress to enact legislation to remove marijuana from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.

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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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Leafly

AUGUST 13, 2019

CannTrust continues to boil in hot water as their second cannabis production facility failed to pass Health Canada's latest inspection. The post CannTrust Shares Dip, Second Cannabis Facility Rated Non-compliant appeared first on Leafly.

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WeedAdvisor

AUGUST 13, 2019

It seems like only yesterday that Canada was desperately scrambling due to a massive marijuana shortage. As the shadow’s of that darker era slowly begin to rescind, Uruguay’s situation reminds us of just how far we have come. The country also represents a major learning experience about over-regulation – even tighter than Canada’s by leaps and bounds.

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NORML

AUGUST 13, 2019

Las Vegas NORML has once again found themselves busy with many types of advocacy for patient and consumer rights, both statewide and federally. Following a rapidly successful Nevada legislative session where the historic AB 132 and AB 192 were passed, Las Vegas NORML has kept the legislative momentum moving. Seeing the sheer willpower of the advocates and people themselves to become politically involved and speaking with their representatives directly, the local NORML chapter has been collecting

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2019

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: “Jordan Zoot. “ aBIZinaBOX Inc., CPA’s “. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. CA DOJ Medical Cannabis Rule Summary -The 16-page document from Attorney General Xavier Becerra’s office is “a good, solid first step” for enforcement, Kazan said. It spells out what is and what isn’t lawful grow.

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Otherside Farms

AUGUST 13, 2019

Cannabis is a small plant and a psychoactive drug. It has various medicinal and recreational purposes. As Cannabis is a flower, its primary function is to produce the terpenes, organic molecules and other chemicals. It provides more than 100 terpenes. . The sticky bud of this flower attract the pollinators and increases the medicinal benefits of the Cannabis plant, but it has a very unique and strong smell.

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Cannabis Info

AUGUST 13, 2019

Cannabis Ruderalis: The Rugged Weed. Cannabis Ruderalis has humbly remained an underdog out of the three major marijuana genetic categories. However, it is effectively making its name known and gaining well earned respect by bringing autoflowering genes to the table. When thinking of cannabis strains, one of the first places the mind goes to are the two predominant categories of cannabis: Indica and sativa.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2019

Watch the video of the motion being proposed. The Motion Is Forwarded. THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION. 104-annual-2019. FINAL RESOLUTION. 104. Marijuana Moment Report. The American Bar Association (ABA) adopted a resolution on Monday that calls on Congress to allow states to set their own marijuana policies and recommends rescheduling or descheduling cannabis under federal law.

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Cannabis Life Network

AUGUST 13, 2019

The recent case of a Revelstoke home that got raided by the RCMP over three cannabis plants has made BC’s cannabis laws a laughingstock across the country. It’s not only due to cannabis being legal in Canada since October 2018. But because you’re allowed to grow up to 4 plants! So how did this happen? […]. The post Revelstoke RCMP raid over 3 plants is ridiculous appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2019

The group will be co-chaired by Melissa Kuipers Blake, a shareholder in the firm’s government relations department and Amy Steinfeld, a shareholder in its natural resources department. Brownstein Hyatt has worked with clients on cannabis- and industrial hemp-related issues for more than a decade, according to the firm. MJ Biz has full report. Denver law firm creates cannabis, industrial hemp industry group.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

AUGUST 13, 2019

By: Robert Finkle, Senior Counsel. The California Bureau of Cannabis Control (“BCC”) continued its practice of periodically releasing facts sheets in response to issues that have arisen in California’s new and burgeoning commercial cannabis market. The recently released Distributor (Type 11) fact sheet addresses important issues faced by cannabis distributors such as transportation, packaging and labeling, testing, transfers and storage of cannabis goods.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2019

As the OLCC moves into their next round of rule making, the OCA will present a united front on rule update requests. The following list is the result of member feedback and small group brainstorming seasons, followed by a member survey on the impact of each request. Thank you to all of you who participated in this process! If you did not have a chance to provide your feedback (or if you have more to say) there is still time , email the OCA at info@orcannabisassociaiton.org.

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Leafly

AUGUST 13, 2019

For far too long have people been shamed for having Blue Dream be their favorite strain. That ends today. The post Opinion: It’s OK That Blue Dream Is Your Favorite Cannabis Strain appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2019

The Gloucester Daily Times reports today that ……… An attorney who lists addresses in Gloucester and has headed up a law office in Newton specializing in legal marijuana issues has been disbarred from practicing within the state. We note his linked in still says. Source: [link]. And he’s still selling his books according to Amazon [link].

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Leafly

AUGUST 13, 2019

See inside this chic bud boutique in Calgary. The post Cannabis Retail Guide: Four20 Premium Market, Sage Hill, Calgary appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2019

The owner of a Cork business selling cannabis derivatives has been told he will be arrested on Tuesday following a raid on one of his stores earlier this year. Jim Weathers , the owner of Puff N Stuff in Youghal Co Cork, sells Cannabidiol (CBD). Unlike other derivatives of the cannabis plant, CBD is not psychoactive and is mostly legal throughout Europe.

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Cannabis Maven

AUGUST 13, 2019

The Cannabis Drinks Expo wrapped up a successful show in 2019 and is now looking at shows for 2020.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2019

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) looks forward to hearing your innovative solutions regarding mitigation and phase-in strategies for Quality Assurance Testing and Product Requirements (QA). We look forward to seeing you on August 22, 2019, from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. at our Headquarters Boardroom, located at 1025 Union Avenue SE, in downtown Olympia.

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Cannabis Maven

AUGUST 13, 2019

Truweigh scales innovate and promote quality products with fairness and respect.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2019

AUTHORS. Chandler Armistead. Keya Denner. In the last year, a record number of states have amended or enacted laws which regulate marijuana testing, accommodations, and use. Among these states, at least two states have specifically banned pre-employment testing of marijuana. Some states have also enacted provisions which protect employees from being discriminated against for obtaining a medical marijuana license, require reasonable accommodations and provide privacy rights outside of the workpla

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 13, 2019

We’ve written many times about how commercial leases to cannabis tenants are their own beasts. Generic leases don’t ever the job done. And, in California, as bad as some landlords want to rely solely on AIR and CAR forms, we generally caution landlords to have a customized lease arrangement when dealing with a cannabis tenant. And even though many of the provisions from the boilerplate will certainly make it into your custom cannabis lease, pretty much every provision has to be revie

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2019

Read the full article by Weedmaps… Disney’s Stated Rules. According to Disney’s website : No. Disney is a privately owned entity so it can ban any items it chooses. Disneyland’s property rules state that “Marijuana (including marijuana enriched products) or any illegal substance” are prohibited. This blanket rule includes any “cannabis-enriched products,” thus including vapes, edibles, as well as marijuana for medical purposes.

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CannaTech

AUGUST 13, 2019

CannaTech Global is bringing their premier cannabis convention to Cape Town, South Africa in November 2019 to shine a spotlight on the emerging African cannabis market. Africa’s cannabis market is rapidly expanding with huge growth potential. This emerging is attracting global industry stakeholders, making it the perfect place for CannaTech’s global cannabis convention.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2019

Marketwatch report… As pot-stock mania gripped North America in 2018, a bidding war struck up for a relatively small marijuana-growing property in a Toronto suburb. The 9,000-square-foot facility was only capable of growing about C$12 million ($9 million) worth of pot in a year, but that didn’t seem to matter. Marijuana companies were surging in interest and market cap as Canada planned to legalize recreational pot sales, and companies that established at least one cultivation license were

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CannaTech

AUGUST 13, 2019

CannaTech is heading to Cape Town, South Africa in November 2019 to shine a spotlight on emerging local businesses and regional regulatory changes. Africa is a rapidly expanding, nascent cannabis market with huge growth potential that’s attracting global industry stakeholders. CannaTech is an inside track to high potential investment opportunities with five years of global cannabis deal-making experience.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2019

Here’s the release and info about what the categories are and how to enter. ENTRIES ACCEPTED IN THE FOLLOWING. Entries in this medium focus on advocacy for legalization and/or further education about cannabis and/or the cannabis industry. FILM/VIDEO. Entries in this medium include all moving image advertising. This includes, but is not limited to television, online/streaming, mobile, outdoor or point-of-purchase advertising.

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Leaf Science

AUGUST 13, 2019

Reproduction in the plant world happens in a few ways. There are some hermaphrodite plants which have a single flower with both male and female organs. There are other monoecious plants that have two different flowers on the same plant for male and female organs. There are also dioecious plants where the plant only has either male or female organs. Cannabis is one of these plants. .

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