The Blunt Truth

JULY 31, 2023

Governor Kathy Hochul’s determined efforts to combat illegal cannabis operations in New York have gained even more momentum with a new multi-agency initiative authorized as part of the 2024 Budget. The State aims to curtail the sale of untested cannabis from unlicensed shops through comprehensive inspections and enforcement actions. Additionally, New York City Council’s unanimous passing of a new bill now prohibits landlords from knowingly leasing commercial spaces to stores selling unlicensed m

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 31, 2023

Fall is always eventful in Oregon cannabis. Croptober is an Oregon cannabis tradition— hopefully the crops come in lee of any wildfires. We also have administrative rulemaking annually once summer winds down, typically with public input via multiple rules advisory committees (RACs). That’s what I’m here to discuss. This year, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) likely will look at, to start: temporary rules it had adopted under the Governor’s clumsy tax compliance mandate; the 2023

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 31, 2023

I’ve become a fan of CBN-containing gummies, using the minor cannabinoid to help fight insomnia and fix a lifelong sleep problem. As more cultivators experiment with the molecule, I’ve been on a mission to sample all of them. Recently, I picked up Bedford Grow’s Lavender Honey Gems with added CBN at Maribis Springfield to see what the cultivator is bringing to the space.

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Leafly

JULY 31, 2023

Gelatti x Kush Mints keeps the party lit. The post Serve yourself some Georgia Pie—August’s Leafly HighLight strain appeared first on Leafly.

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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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Illinois News Joint

JULY 31, 2023

Some consumers may chase experiences weighted towards one side of the indica-sativa spectrum, but there’s a real reward to identifying cultivars from both columns that can satisfy my needs. While I’m usually looking for something that can punch up my energy and focus, there are a few indica strains that I’m loyal to when I need some relaxation.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 31, 2023

March 2022, the Chicago-based cannabis company Cresco Labs announced a proposed acquisition of top multi-state cannabis operator Columbia Care. Today, Cresco Labs and Columbia Care announced a mutual agreement to terminate the $2 billion merger agreement. Additionally, the definitive agreements dated November 4, 2022, to divest certain New York, Illinois, and Massachusetts assets of Cresco and Columbia Care to an entity owned and controlled by Sean “Diddy” Combs have also been terminated, effect

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Cannabis Life Network

JULY 31, 2023

CBD for hair loss? Hair loss (or alopecia) affects millions of people worldwide. Both men and women can experience hair loss. Genetics, stress, and hormonal imbalances contribute to hair loss, and no one-size-fits-all remedy exists. But what about CBD? A recent study reviewed data and found “a scientific basis for CBD use in alopecia.” Of course, this study was far from comprehensive.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 31, 2023

Friday, Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 423 , implementing mandatory supervised release (MSR) reforms, including amending the Drug Paraphernalia Control Act. According to the press release , “The legislation, which goes into effect January 1, 2024, will promote public safety and community success by implementing criminal justice reforms.” The press release also stated, “This legislation supports the reintegration of individuals into the community while lowering the possibility of recidiv

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