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The Potential Of CBD And Cannabis Within The Anxiety And Autism Community

The Fresh Toast

With the stigma of cannabis fading by the day, more families are exploring treatments that are more accessible and less pharmaceutical. Continue reading The Potential Of CBD And Cannabis Within The Anxiety And Autism Community at The Fresh Toast.

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What Is the MORE Act, and How Could It Change Marijuana Policy Forever?

NORML

Click here to send a message to your Representative now! The MORE Act, which was introduced to the US Congress last month, would completely decriminalize marijuana at the federal level. How will it work, and what will it do for cannabis consumers, pot convicts, and the burgeoning gray-market industry? On July 23, Rep. Jarrold Nadler (D-NY) and presidential candidate Kamala Harris (D-CA) introduced the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act , which is arguably the most revo

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‘Too costly, not enough evidence it works’, says UK in blow to cannabis campaigners

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Mark Taylor. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Cannabis treatments are too expensive and do not come with enough test evidence to be effective, UK authorities have said. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) reviewed evidence for the benefits and costs of cannabis-based medicinal products and drew up guidance for health professionals and the public.

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Two Weeks In, Louisiana’s Medical Marijuana Program Is Thriving

Leafly

More than 5,000 patients are now being served by the state's nine dispensaries. The post Two Weeks In, Louisiana’s Medical Marijuana Program Is Thriving appeared first on Leafly.

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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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Comments to the Food & Drug Administration on CBD and Cannabis

Project CBD

Read Project CBD ’s special report commenting on cannabis science to the FDA.

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The Hazards of Untested Products

Americans for Safe Access

Recent news articles have shed light on a new problem that is being attributed to vape pens. The CDC has stated that “all reported cases have e-cigarette product use or ‘vaping.’” but that some patients have also acknowledged use of cannabis products containing THC. At this time there is no specific product that has been implicated in these adverse events, but we at ASA wanted to reach out and remind consumers and patients to be aware of the products they are consuming.

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Cannabis Smell Isn’t Probable Cause, Maryland Court Rules

Leafly

If you’re lighting up in Maryland, you can forget the Febreze. The state’s Court of Appeals has ruled that smelling cannabis isn't grounds for police to search and arrest a person. The post Cannabis Smell Isn’t Probable Cause, Maryland Court Rules appeared first on Leafly.

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Utah MLM Essential Oils: doTERRA’s Copaiba Oil Challenges Young Living’s CBD Oil

Canna Law Blog

Recently I wrote about the two dominant global MLM essential oil companies based in Utah : Young Living and doTERRA. Last month Young Living announced it is entering the CBD oil market , but doTERRA publicly stated on its website that it will not (yet) follow suit , even though everyone and their dog are clamoring for CBD oil and CBD oil-derived products. doTERRA only hints that it may produce CBD oil if it can be produced according to doTERRA’s rigorous standards for its products, but “Right no

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Arizona NORML, Partners File 2020 Statewide Legalization Initiative

NORML

A coalition of activist groups, including Arizona NORML, the Drug Policy Alliance, and the state chapter of the ACLU, have filed language with the Secretary of State seeking to legalize the adult use and dispensing of cannabis. The Smart and Safe Arizona Act , which was drafted with input from Arizona NORML State Director Michael Weisser, permits those age 21 and over to legally possess, purchase, and grow personal use amounts of cannabis and/or cannabis-infused products.

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Businesses grow around NM medical cannabis producers

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

As New Mexico lawmakers try to come up with a legislative proposal to legalize recreational cannabis that might ease the apprehension of some of their colleagues, there is already a group of business owners already laying the groundwork for a post-legalization world. Sometimes they’re called ancillary cannabis companies, other times they’re called cannabis adjacent businesses.

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How Reliable Are Cannabis Strain Names?

Leafly

This that Blue Dream you're smoking really Blue Dream? Analyzing data from our lab partners, we figure out which strains are actually what they say they are. The post How Reliable Are Cannabis Strain Names? appeared first on Leafly.

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FBI Sting Catches Cannabis Stock Manipulators: PotNetwork Holdings Exposed

Cannabis Law Report

By Teri Buhl. Three South Florida men have been arrested as part of a ring of cannabis stock manipulators by the Northern Ohio Department of Justice. Charles Vaccaro, Eli Taieb, and Dror Svorai were all charged with securities fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy after two FBI agents went undercover posing as bad actors willing to funnel the trio’s illegal stock gains back into their U.S. bank accounts.

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California: Hospitalizations Linked to Use of Unregulated Vapor Cartridges

NORML

California health officials have identified a link between the use of unregulated vapor cartridges and patients seeking hospitalization for respiratory distress. In each of the cases, patients presented symptoms of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and possessed a history of consuming either THC or CBD extracts via the use of unlicensed vapor cartridges.

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Weedmaps to stop advertising unlicensed pot businesses

Cannabis Life Network

LOS ANGELES — The major online pot shop directory and cannabis marketplace Weedmaps announced this Wednesday that it will no longer allow black-market businesses to advertise on its site. The decision will undoubtably boost California’s efforts to rein in its vast illegal market. State Regulators efforts to stop advertising of unlicensed pot shops on Weedsmap […].

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California Cannabis Tax Revenue Approaches $1 Million per Day

Leafly

Receipts from April through June total $74 million as legal industry expands. The post California Cannabis Tax Revenue Approaches $1 Million per Day appeared first on Leafly.

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Hemp-CBD Across State Lines: Georgia

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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Are Multi-State Employers “Rolled Too Tight” on their Drug Testing Policies?

The Blunt Truth

In a time where marijuana legalization is rapidly expanding, all employers should be reassessing their workplace drug testing policies to be sure they are in compliance with existing and soon to be effective state and local laws. Currently, thirty-three states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico have passed laws broadly legalizing marijuana in some form.

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Is CBD Water A Passing Fad?

Leaf Science

CBD water will certainly be on the market for many years to come. Usually food and drink items that reach this level of popularity are available for long after they were invented. Think of the invention of diet soda. Is it still on the market? Those products that produce high sales and are considered revolutionary often become a staple in the American diet.

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How to Qualify for Medical Cannabis in Louisiana

Leafly

How do I do it? Is it easy? What do I need to know going into this process? Do I even qualify? Those questions will be answered below in this step-by-step guide. The post How to Qualify for Medical Cannabis in Louisiana appeared first on Leafly.

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Oregon Mother Who Wants to Treat Daughter’s Cancer With CBD Oil Instead of Surgery Turns Herself In to Police

Cannabis Law Report

A Clackamas County judge has ruled, however, that she wouldn’t stand in the way of Kylee receiving surgery to remove the tumor — despite Kylee and her mother’s objections. “I’m not a doctor,” said Judge Heather Karabeika. “I let medical professionals handle what they think is most appropriate given their experience and knowledge.”. [link]. This story may well emanate from a more tabloid source than normal but it makes for interesting reading.

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The Week in Weed: August 23, 2019

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. We’ll start with New Jersey, which you will doubtless recall failed to legalize marijuana earlier this year. They are now expanding hemp production. The new law will allow CBD in food (both human and animal) and cosmetics. Washington, however, is headed in a different direction.

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How to Get a Credit Union Account for Your Hemp Business

Canna Law Blog

Commercial marijuana activity remains a federal crime, and the Bank Secrecy Act (“BSA”) generally prohibits financial institutions from accepting marijuana-generated dollars. Financial institutions that work with marijuana businesses must conduct due diligence to ensure that marijuana businesses are complying with state law. That includes regularly submitting Suspicious Activity Reports (“SARs”) to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”).

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Wasn’t the DEA Going to Let Others Grow Research-Grade Cannabis?

Leafly

Yes, it was. So why has the agency delayed applications? Sue Sisley demands an answer, and the courts agree with her. The post Wasn’t the DEA Going to Let Others Grow Research-Grade Cannabis? appeared first on Leafly.

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Will South Dakota Really Sentence Colorado Man For 36 Years For What He Says Was Hemp Delivery

Cannabis Law Report

Rapid City Journal reports……… A Colorado man who says he was delivering legal hemp to Minnesota is facing up to 36 years in prison after being arrested last month in Jackson County by South Dakota troopers who accused him of possessing and selling marijuana. . Robert Herzberg, a 41-year-old from Red Feather Lakes, is charged with intending to distribute marijuana, possessing more than 10 pounds of the drug, and ingesting marijuana and cocaine, according to his criminal complain

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Does Marijuana Work Better Than Sleeping Pills For Insomnia?

The Fresh Toast

One of the most common home-remedy uses for cannabis is as a natural sleep aid or cure for insomnia. Why? Because it works like a charm. Continue reading Does Marijuana Work Better Than Sleeping Pills For Insomnia? at The Fresh Toast.

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An Update on California’s Proposed Hemp and CBD Laws

Canna Law Blog

California’s legislature introduced a potentially game-changing hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) bill in January 2019: Assembly Bill 228 (“AB-228”). For those of you who aren’t familiar with AB-228, see my posts here , here , here , and here. AB-228 would change California’s anti-Hemp CBD policies, and the highlights of some of the more significant changes from the recent version are: Licensed cannabis companies wouldn’t be precluded from being in the hemp

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It’s Wildfire Season—How It Can Affect Your Cannabis Crop

Leafly

Even if you cannabis crop escapes a wildfire, it can still be affected. Here's what you need to know to save your crop. The post It’s Wildfire Season—How It Can Affect Your Cannabis Crop appeared first on Leafly.

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CA high court medical cannabis ruling unlikely to cause major disruption to industry, key attorney says

Cannabis Law Report

At first blush, it may seem as if the California Supreme Court’s ruling on a medical marijuana case would prove a big deal for the state’s cannabis industry. But that’s not really the case, according to one California cannabis attorney who’s also an expert in state environmental law, on which the ruling is centered. In its ruling, the California high court held that San Diego skipped a required environmental review process when it established a municipal medical marijuana law in 2014

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The Link between Cannabis And Autoimmune Diseases

The Fresh Toast

Scientific evidence regarding the role of the endocannabinoid system in the treatment of autoimmune diseases is just emerging, but cannabis seems to be a viable treatment. . Continue reading The Link between Cannabis And Autoimmune Diseases at The Fresh Toast.

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Huge Victory for the Legal Marijuana Market as WeedMaps Stops Featuring Unlicensed Dispensaries

WeedAdvisor

Anyone who purchases marijuana likely at least heard of WeedMaps. This handy website and mobile app gives users access to prices, strains and locations of virtually any dispensary in the world. But therein lies the problem. Because WeedMaps listed all dispensaries, it did not differentiate between legal ones and grey market establishments. This literally pitted the open market and illegal market against each other in the same medium, with nothing to alert consumers as to where their chosen dispe