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The Delta-8 THC Controversy

Project CBD

Delta-8 THC products have become the newest way to get high, even though the compound is not actually legal if it’s synthesized from hemp-derived CBD.

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What is Rick Simpson Oil (RSO)?

Leafwell

There are a few OG’s of the medical cannabis game. One of those names is Rick Simpson. A pioneer of the medical cannabis game, Simpson is likely best known for the THC-packed oil that bears his namesake, Rick Simpson Oil or RSO for short! Whether it’s the oil you’re buying from the dispensary or the stuff you’re making for yourself at home, RSO is renowned for its many medicinal uses.

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Philadelphia: City Council Votes to Prohibit Pre-Employment Drug Screening for Cannabis

NORML

Council members decided 15 to 1 in favor of the measure, which "prohibits employers from requiring prospective employees to undergo testing for the presence of marijuana as a condition of employment". The post Philadelphia: City Council Votes to Prohibit Pre-Employment Drug Screening for Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

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Americans for Safe Access’ ISO 17065: THE STANDARD FOR CERTIFICATION BODIES

Americans for Safe Access

American’s for Safe Access has achieved accreditation to the ISO/IEC 17065:2012 ( Certificate #5284.01 ) standard for certifying bodies through it’s PFC program, making it the first compliance program to obtain international accreditation specifically for the cannabis industry. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) form the standard setting body that has developed over 23,752 standards, including those for management syst

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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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Recipe: Cannabis cake, aka space cake

The Cannigma

Yield: One 8-inch two-layer cake Prep time: 40 minutes Total time: 2 hours 55 mins (If you need to make cannabis oil first, that should take at least an hour and a half for decarboxylating the cannabis and infusing the oil.). Long before precision-made THC gummies and artisan weed chocolates became household names with cannabis fans, the world of edibles was dominated by pot brownies and the iconic, astronomic, spacecake.

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Virginia: Governor Northam Signs Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Legislation

NORML

“Today, together, we celebrate an extraordinary victory for cannabis justice in the Commonwealth.”. The post Virginia: Governor Northam Signs Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Legislation appeared first on NORML.

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Conflicting views on medical cannabis as a prescription

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

Amid a pending New Mexico Supreme Court case concerning medical cannabis taxes, one state cabinet official seems to have a different view on whether medical cannabis recommendations from medical professionals are the same as traditional prescriptions, at least when it comes to COVID-19 vaccine priority. According to an email from January of this year, obtained by NM Political Report through a public records request, New Mexico Department of Health Secretary Tracie Collins believed that medical c

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Happy 420!

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Leafly staff picks: Strains of 4/20

Leafly

With so many 420 strains to choose from, Leafly Staff presents their top picks for what to smoke on weed's biggest holiday. The post Leafly staff picks: Strains of 4/20 appeared first on Leafly.

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US House Passes Bill To Normalize Adult-Use Cannabis Commerce

NORML

Members of the House of Representatives voted today in favor of a stand-alone piece of legislation, The SAFE Banking Act, to remedy the ongoing inconsistencies between state and federal marijuana laws. The post US House Passes Bill To Normalize Adult-Use Cannabis Commerce appeared first on NORML.

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A High Tax State – New York’s Potency Tax on Adult-Use Cannabis

The Blunt Truth

Adult-use cannabis legalization was passed in New York State when Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act (the “MRTA”) into law on March 31, 2021, after the Governor had previously attempted to include the legalization of adult-use cannabis in his last three budget proposals. The MRTA is expected to create significant economic opportunities for New Yorkers and the State, which should help the State generate some much needed tax revenue to address the budget shor

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Colorado’s MedPharm Granted Patent for Powdered Cannabinoid and Terpene Extract

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the press release DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MedPharm Holdings, a leading cannabis researcher and manufacturer, announces that they have been granted a… Read More.

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Cannabis business models 101

Leafly

What types of cannabis businesses are out there? Learn about weed business models from the experts on cannabis funding. The post Cannabis business models 101 appeared first on Leafly.

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Finish the Fight with NORML This 4/20

NORML

Join us this holiday to help "finish the fight" for legalization. The post Finish the Fight with NORML This 4/20 appeared first on NORML.

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4/20 Medical Marijuana Sales: Florida 2021

CannaMD

As Florida’s leading network of medical marijuana physicians , CannaMD is committed to helping patients achieve relief through high-quality medical cannabis products. This 4/20, a number of dispensaries are offering discounts to make purchasing those products even easier – so scroll through today’s post and take advantage of some great opportunities to save!

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Pandemic-born cannabis retailer celebrates one-year anniversary

Cannabis Life Network

Acquiring a retail cannabis license and opening a store was already quite an accomplishment before everybody started covering their mouths. But, ARCannabis even put a notch on top and opened four different locations while faced with the various COVID-19 regulations. We talked to ARCannabis’ Chief Operations Officer Aaron Sinnnathamby and their Regional Manager Matt Chernoff, who […].

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420 blazed it! Highlights and photos from 4/20 across America

Leafly

Apart but unified for one smoky day. The post 420 blazed it! Highlights and photos from 4/20 across America appeared first on Leafly.

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Help us “Finish the Fight” for Legalization on 4/20

NORML

To facilitate this day of advocacy, NORML will be releasing a “Finish the Fight” digital toolkit, both to its chapter and affiliate network and to the general public. The post Help us “Finish the Fight” for Legalization on 4/20 appeared first on NORML.

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Five States Where Anxiety is a Qualifying Condition

Leafwell

Anxiety is one of the most prevalent mental health issues for adults all over the U.S. and the world to deal with. According to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America, more than 40 million adults are dealing with some type of anxiety-related condition. That’s an astounding 18 percent of the population. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 30 percent of American.

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CannAmerica Creates Veteran Organization Partnerships; Provides Company Update

Cannabis Law Report

VANCOUVER – TheNewswire – April 22, 2021 – CANNAMERICA BRANDS CORP. (“CannAmerica” or the “Company”) (CSE:CANA) (CNSX:CANA.CN) (OTC:CNNXF) is pleased… Read More.

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Pennsylvania cannabis legalization advocates say ‘We’re next’—but it won’t be easy

Leafly

With neighboring states soon opening stores, Pennsylvania will see jobs and tax dollars drive out of state—unless they legalize. The post Pennsylvania cannabis legalization advocates say ‘We’re next’—but it won’t be easy appeared first on Leafly.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 4/23/21

NORML

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML's Weekly Legislative Roundup! The post Weekly Legislative Roundup 4/23/21 appeared first on NORML.

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Five States Where Anxiety is a Qualifying Condition

Leafwell

Anxiety is one of the most prevalent mental health issues for adults all over the U.S. and the world to deal with. According to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America, more than 40 million adults are dealing with some type of anxiety-related condition. That’s an astounding 18 percent of the population. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 30 percent of American.

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Which States Offer Medical Cannabis For Mental Health Conditions?

Veriheal

Mental Health Awareness Month has been celebrated in the United States in May since 1949. This is a time to reflect, share resources, and support those who deal with mental health concerns. And there are many among us. According to the 2021 State of Mental Health in America by nonprofit organization Mental Health America (MHA), 19% of adults experienced a mental illness between 2017 and 2018, an increase of 1.5 million people over the previous dataset released in 2020.

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Legends of 420: Cannabis’ top 5 strain families

Leafly

If you don’t know your weed history, you don’t know where you’re toking from. For the 50th anniversary of 420, we at Leafly produced five expertly reported strain family genealogies that capture most of the top 50 popular cannabis varieties on shelves today. Celebrate the iconic stoner holiday by picking up a legendary strain and […].

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Water Soluble CBD Powder Continues to Change the Cannabinoid Industry

Cannabis Life Network

Whether you want to offer water based products with broad-spectrum CBD, isolate CBC, or any other coveted cannabinoid extract, water soluble powder is a unique bulk ingredient with impressive beneficial attributes. Learn more about the properties of water soluble powder and how to select a reliable bulk water soluble powder provider in this article.

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Cybin Demonstrates Proof of Concept of its Deuterated Tryptamines for the Treatment of Depression and Addiction

Cannabis Law Report

Cybin Inc. (NEO:CYBN) (OTCQB:CLXPF) (“Cybin”), a biotechnology company focused on progressing psychedelic therapeutics, today announced that it has successfully demonstrated… Read More.

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Laid-Back Ways to Celebrate 4/20 in a Pandemic Round 2

Veriheal

Four Twenty or 420, as it’s dubbed, is a day that is celebrated throughout the cannabis community around the world. This special day comes only once a year. 420 also comes twice a day, once at 4:20 am and again at 4:20 pm, which is generally celebrated much like the day 4/20 is, and that is with weed glorious weed! Some have even rumored to have discovered a third 420 at 840, which is a combination of 420 twice, but that is a whole other story.

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420 Deals, Events and Giveaways at Kind Meds!

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Happy 420! We’ve Got Events, Giveaways and Awesome Deals ??. Check out our awesome 420 specials and visit us to stock up on your favs… all at a discount! At Kind Meds: 20% off Everything in the Store on 4/20/21. That’s right fam, 20% ALL orders. *Not to be combined with any other offers. Hippie Chicks Chocolate Edibles Giveaway. Our friends, the Hippie Chicks, are giving away a 42 mg sample of their individually wrapped THC chocolates with every purchase (of any product in our

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What NY Legalization Means for the US

Marijuana Seeds NL

Like a domino effect, it seems one-by-one states are slowly but surely legalizing the recreational use of marijuana in the US. The biggest news to come as of recently, is the state of New York. Long known as one of the most progressive areas in America, their staunch position on weed was always somewhat confusing. So, what made New York finally legalize the adult-use of cannabis and what does it mean for the rest of the country?