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Why Don’t We Know More About Cannabis and Psychosis?

Leafly

Some pundits claim cannabis causes psychosis. Scientists aren't so sure. A new study asks why, after years of research, the relationship remains so uncertain. The post Why Don’t We Know More About Cannabis and Psychosis? appeared first on Leafly.

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Is The Federal Government Finally Serious About Marijuana Research?

The Fresh Toast

The National Institute of Drug Abuse announced plans to grow the largest crop of research marijuana in five years. Continue reading Is The Federal Government Finally Serious About Marijuana Research? at The Fresh Toast.

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Main Street Marijuana joins voluntary industry testing program

Cannabis Chronicles

Recent customers at Main Street Marijuana in Vancouver’s Uptown Village neighborhood have likely noticed a new set of signs prominently displayed in some of the store’s display cases. They’re hard to miss: a giant red OK logo on a black background. The signs come from an industry-led program called OK Cannabis, which offers testing services to detect pesticides and heavy metals in cannabis end products — the type of fully processed and packaged goods that consumers will find on store shelves.

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Senate Banking Committee to Hear Testimony Regarding Need for Marijuana Reforms

NORML

Members of the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs are scheduled to hear testimony next week regarding the need to provide greater access to financial services for state-licensed marijuana-related businesses. The Senate hearing , titled “Challenges for Cannabis and Banking: Outside Perspectives,” will take place on Tuesday, July 23, at 10am est.

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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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Now This: Martin Lee and the CBD Revolution

Project CBD

Transcript: [This activist is the reason you know about CBD. Now he’s telling the history behind the cannabinoid.

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Why is Big Pharma Heading to Canada for its Cannabis Patents?

Canna Law Blog

Currently, seven of Canada’s top ten cannabis patent holders are major multi-national pharmaceutical companies, according to a joint research project by Washington D.C.-based New Frontier Data and London-based cannabis bio-technology firm, Grow Biotech. The list includes Ciba-Geigy AG (Switzerland) with 21 patents; Pfizer Products (United States) with 14; and Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Sweden) with 13.

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Senate Agriculture Committee to Address Industrial Hemp Production

NORML

Members of the US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry will hear expert testimony next week regarding the production of industrial hemp and hemp-derived products. The Senate hearing , titled “Hemp Production and the 2018 Farm Bill,” is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 25, at 9:30am est. Representatives from the United States Department of Agriculture, the US Food & Drug Administration, and the National Hemp Association are among those who will testify

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Cannabis for Menstrual Cramps: Can Cannabis Help Women with Painful Periods?

Greencamp

After many years of suffering from terrible pains with each passing month, I finally tried marijuana for menstrual cramps – Continue Reading. The post Cannabis for Menstrual Cramps: Can Cannabis Help Women with Painful Periods? appeared first on Greencamp.

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In California’s Cannabis War, Civil Is the New Criminal

Leafly

In Humboldt County, civil codes and $10k-a-day fines are working where SWAT raids failed. The strategy is about to go statewide. The post In California’s Cannabis War, Civil Is the New Criminal appeared first on Leafly.

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Hoban Law Launch Cannabis Compliance and Regulation courses on Green Flower Media Platform

Cannabis Law Report

Here are the Cannabis Compliance and Regulation courses launching on the Green Flower Media platform. . HLG Course Descriptions: Historical Perspectives – Garrett Graff, Esq. Securing State Licenses and Local Permits – Craig Small, Esq. HLG. . Corporate Formation – Larry Mishkin, Esq. Banking, Accounting and Tax – Steve Schain, Esq.

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DEA Report: Fewer Marijuana Seizures, But More Arrests In 2018

NORML

Federal agents seized fewer total marijuana plants in 2018, but made more arrests for cannabis-related offenses, according to annual data compiled by the US Drug Enforcement Administration. According to figures published in the DEA’s Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Statistical Report, the agency and its law enforcement partners confiscated an estimated 2.82 million marijuana plants nationwide in 2018.

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Hemp-CBD Across State Lines: California

Canna Law Blog

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. The 2018 Farm Bill gives the US Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) regulatory authority over hemp cultivation at the federal level.

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How to Identify and Shop for High-Quality Cannabis Oil

Leafly

Learn more about what to look for when shopping for a clean, high-quality cannabis oil, and explore questions to help your budtender guide you to your next favorite concentrate. The post How to Identify and Shop for High-Quality Cannabis Oil appeared first on Leafly.

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CBD: Uncertainty for Restaurants and Retailers

The Blunt Truth

In Dallas, a yoga studio offers CBD-infused kombucha. In Philadelphia, a decorated chef serves an elegant CBD-infused four-course meal to a nattily dressed group of fifty. In Kentucky, the Peaches & CBD Cream burger competes in Lexington Burger Week. A vendor at an arts festival in Colorado offers CBD Hot Dogs from his hot dog cart. In Minnesota, a brewer offers a pint of craft beer that contains 13mg of CBD.

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Things are Heating up in Kansas City

NORML

Things are heating up in Kansas City! We are happy with the outcome of Kansas City’s Council vote to reduce the buffer zone from daycares, churches and schools to 300ft. We appreciate the Councilmembers hearing our testimony and taking our concerns into consideration. We look forward to working with them again in the future. Thank you to newly elected Mayor Quinton Lucas for working with us on this.

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Marijuana Edibles: A Beginner’s Guide

Leaf Science

Marijuana edibles are a tasty alternative to smoking or vaporizing cannabis. Made by infusing marijuana with food, edibles are one of the most popular ways of consuming cannabis. Many people prefer edibles because they are easier to ingest and offer a longer, more relaxing effect. Keep in mind, however, that the “high” or effects from edibles can be difficult to predict.

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Hemp Cross-Pollination Could Damage Cannabis Crops—Here’s How to Prevent It

Leafly

With the passing of the Farm Bill, hemp production is on the rise. That's good news, but troubling for marijuana growers. The post Hemp Cross-Pollination Could Damage Cannabis Crops—Here’s How to Prevent It appeared first on Leafly.

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The Week in Weed: July 19, 2019

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Now that the public comment period for the Food and Drug Administration’s new CBD rules has closed, the agency is planning to release regulations by late summer or early fall of this year. Any clarity for this industry would be welcome news indeed.

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Hypocritical U.S. Tax Law Stifling Legal Marijuana Businesses

WeedAdvisor

Owning a business is never easy. But one thing U.S. businesses enjoy is the ability to deduct certain expenses, providing a notable tax break once the IRS comes to collect its due. Unfortunately – according to the Los Angeles Times – this is not the case for cannabis retailers. Thanks to an antiquated law that the IRS is all-too-happy to enforce, taxes on legal marijuana dispensaries are astronomical.

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Top 10 High CBD Strains of 2019

Marijuana Seeds NL

CBD is making a comeback. Some people might say it never really went away. CBD is short for Cannabidiol, an active ingredient found in the marijuana species. High CBD strains are now very much in demand. Possibly their most obvious use is for CBD oil. Continue reading → The post Top 10 High CBD Strains of 2019 appeared first on MSNL Blog.

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Postal Carrier Caught in Conspiracy to Mail Cannabis

Leafly

The package labels contained false names but real addresses, prosecutors say, and the mail carrier delivered packages to a dealer in the postal station's parking lot. The post Postal Carrier Caught in Conspiracy to Mail Cannabis appeared first on Leafly.

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USA $1.4 billion lawsuit, largest against opioid manufacturer, settles before trial

Cannabis Law Report

Helio.com reports July 12 2019… A lawsuit filed against London-based Reckitt Benckiser Group plc was recently settled for $1.4 billion, the largest settlement to date against an opioid manufacturer, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. According to the release, $700 million of the settlement is related to allegations under the False Claims Act regarding Suboxone film (buprenorphine/naloxone, Indivior).

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How Will Marijuana Legalization in the U.S. Affect Legal Substances?

WeedAdvisor

A common argument we often hear (and use) is that the health risks of cannabis are much less than those associated with tobacco and alcohol. The question, then, is just how important is this to the average consumer? Alcohol and tobacco are widely consumed and accepted in our society to some degree. But apparently this does not mean marijuana will eclipse them both.

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Washington Marijuana: Is the Residency Requirement Doomed?

Canna Law Blog

On June 26, 2019 the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued a ruling in Tennessee Wine and Spirits Retailers Association v. Thomas invalidating a two-year residency requirement for Tennessee retail liquor stores. The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) has a similar six-month durational-residency requirement required for any person applying to be a true party of interest (TPOI) in a marijuana business.

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6 Arousing Cannabis Strains for Your Summer Romance

Leafly

Try out these arousing cannabis strains that'll have your summertime romance feeling full of romance-novel-with-Fabio-on-the-cover caliber passion. The post 6 Arousing Cannabis Strains for Your Summer Romance appeared first on Leafly.

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11 Real People Explain How Marijuana Has Helped Them Live Better Lives

Miss Marijuana

The benefits of marijuana are a plenty. While you may be familiar with the plant’s ability to promote relaxation , increase focus, and ease pain, there are tons of other benefits. . We wanted to know exactly how people are benefiting from using cannabis, so we reached out to the Miss Marijuana Instagram community to find out. We asked, “How has weed helped you or your loved ones?

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Another Step Forward for Cannabis Banking

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

Cannabis Banking. By: Nabil Rodriguez, Esq. & Victor Fox*. On Tuesday July 23, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs will discuss the growing need to provide banking services to cannabis businesses. The scheduled hearing, titled “Challenges for Cannabis and Banking: Outside Perspectives” has surprised some in the industry considering that Idaho Senator and Senate Banking committee chairman, Mike Crapo, recently stated he would not consider giving this matter a hearing.

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Dealing with Cannabis Agencies or Municipal Governments? Learn Your Regulatory Language

Canna Law Blog

Cannabis companies in regulated states like California often find themselves needing to report to their licensing agency or the municipal government that gave them permits when it comes to pretty much any change in their business, owners, or financiers. These communications typically include: Requesting to modify business operations or their premises.

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Wisconsin Cannabis Arrests Hit Black Residents Hardest

Leafly

If Wisconsin decriminalizes, there would likely be a decrease in arrests and a reduction in the state's jail and prison population. But data suggest that the state's racial disparities will persist. The post Wisconsin Cannabis Arrests Hit Black Residents Hardest appeared first on Leafly.

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Wake Up California Cannabis Growers It’s 2019

Cannabis Law Report

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. Wake Up California Cannabis Growers Its 2019 and the world you may have grown up and worked in since the late 1990’s was changed forever on January 1, 2018 due to the passage of SB 94 [Proposition 64].