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Connecticut: Law Change Permitting Adults to Home Cultivate Cannabis Takes Effect on Saturday

NORML

As of this Saturday, July 1st, those age 21 or older may begin legally growing personal use quantities of cannabis at home. The post Connecticut: Law Change Permitting Adults to Home Cultivate Cannabis Takes Effect on Saturday appeared first on NORML.

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Freedom for ALL?

Americans for Safe Access

4th of July celebrations are full of themes of personal freedoms: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. But for millions of Americans, we are left out of the American promise because of our medicine.

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Maryland cannabis legalization begins: Here’s what you need to know

Leafly

Nearly 100 Maryland dispensaries will begin selling rec cannabis on July 1. The post Maryland cannabis legalization begins: Here’s what you need to know appeared first on Leafly.

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Jacquie Cohen Roth, MS: Launching a New Industry with the Power of the Plant

Cannabiz MD

In less than 24 hours, Maryland’s adult-use industry will launch. I will make my first adult-use cannabis purchase tomorrow morning at Trulieve in Rockville, Maryland. I will not be surprised if I cry when that bag is handed to me. That moment has been decades in the making.

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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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State Policy Weekly Update 6/28/2023

NORML

Highlights include legislative developments in CA, FL, ME, & PA. The post State Policy Weekly Update 6/28/2023 appeared first on NORML.

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Shopping guide to Maryland cannabis legalization

Leafly

Maryland’s top marijuana strains and brands for the launch of legalization include Gelato Cake, Runtz, Original Glue and Beezle extracts.

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New Study Finds Smoking Weed Has Less COPD Risks Than Tobacco

Veriheal

Scientists at the University Of California have found cannabis smokers less susceptible to COPD than tobacco users. Titled Impact of Marijuana Smoking on COPD Progression in a Cohort of Middle-Aged and Older Persons , the study compared active marijuana smokers, one-time cannabis smokers, and those who never smoked weed. After over four years of observation, the researchers found no traces of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) —a condition commonly associated with tobacco smoking, char

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Mars Hydro smart LED grow lights: Which are best for you?

The Cannigma

There are a lot of factors that go into a successful cannabis grow and one of the most important is the lights. Choosing the right lights for your grow room is a critical decision every business and every home grower must make. So how do you sort through the options and choose the best grow light for you? Mars Hydro is a well-known name in the cannabis space as a manufacturer of growing supplies.

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Can You Trust Cannabis Experts?

Cannabis Life Network

Can you trust cannabis experts? A lot depends on who these “experts” are. A cannabis farmer with decades of experience? A budtender with extensive knowledge of cannabis goods? Those people are experts. What about doctors and other healthcare workers? Many presume them to be experts in all fields related to medicine and nutrition. But is this extending their expertise too far?

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Forbes Article: Why National Cannabis Legalization Is Still A Decade Away

Cannabis Law Report

For once , we sort of, agree with something written in Forbes and would suggest that govt, business, the courts etc use this time wisely to prepare for the ineviatble so it isn’t a complete car crash when regulation rolls round. Education, Education, Education !

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Resetting Your Weed Tolerance: Rediscovering the High

PrestoDoctor

As cannabis becomes more popular, it’s easy to find yourself increasing your consumption over time. Whether you’re using it for relaxation, pain relief, or creativity, building a tolerance to weed can cause you to lose that initial excitement and enjoyment that comes with the high. But don’t worry, resetting your weed tolerance is easier than you might think.

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Psilocybin-Alcohol Study, FDA’s Psychedelic Guide, & the NCAA’s Cannabis Overhaul Begins

Veriheal

A study investigated psilocybin’s effect on alcohol addiction, the FDA outlined best practices for future psychedelic research, and the NCAA is inching toward cannabis policy change. Let’s dive into this week’s canna-news. Unlocking Sobriety With Psilocybin A joint analysis from researchers at NYU, UC San Francisco, and Fluence—a mental health practitioner training provider—sought to test claims that psilocybin can help those with alcohol use disorders (AUDs).

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Senate Report on Indigenous Cannabis 

Cannabis Life Network

A Canadian Senate committee report on Indigenous cannabis has some common-sense solutions. The report suggests the federal government reduce cannabis red tape to include more First Nations. In particular, the Senate report suggests giving First Nations authority to regulate their own production and retail of cannabis. This suggestion is one of many in the Senate report titled “On the Outside Looking In: The Implementation of the Cannabis Act and its Effects on Indigenous Peoples.” As

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Idahoans Travel to Oregon for Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Although this country is called the United States of America, each individual state is far from united when it comes to statewide cannabis policies. While all West Coast states have fully legal cannabis, it’s an entirely different story for the East Coast states and a wildly different story for the Gulf Coast states.

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Works of Fire: America’s best cannabis for 4th of July 2023

Leafly

With Glitter Bomb, Golden Goat, and Pellegreeno. The post Works of Fire: America’s best cannabis for 4th of July 2023 appeared first on Leafly.

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The Legacy Market Is Thriving in New York While Legislators Regulate Farmers Markets to Save Oversupply

Veriheal

The pilot program for the New York cannabis farmers market is coming closer to being a reality. CAURD (Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensaries) dispensaries are slow to open across the state of New York, causing a backup in the cannabis supply chain. This has led cultivators to store the fruits of their labor—in this case, weed. Cannabis has a cure time, but the longer it sits (unless in ideal conditions), the more it begins to decrease in quality.

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Red, High, and Blue Afroman event cancelled

Illinois News Joint

Inclement weather is always a risk when planning for outdoor events, but air quality safety hazards are not usually a concern event planners anticipate. However, because of central Illinois’ poor air quality, the Red, High, and Blue event, featuring Afroman, has been cancelled. Jay Goldberg Events and Entertainment (JGee) contacted ticket holders via email tonight, stating, “Unfortunately, due to the poor air quality throughout Central Illinois right now we have made the difficult decision to po

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UK: Drugs being brought into prisons in fake solicitor letters to inmates

Cannabis Law Report

A report into the performance of HMP Humber in 2022 provides a fascinating look into how drugs and contraband is smuggled in It is often baffling how drugs can be so rife in high security prisons but a report into the performance of HMP Humber during 2022 has offered a fascinating insight into how staff […]

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CAKE She Hits Different brings the party to Arizona

Leafly

CAKE she hits different is charming the Arizona cannabis scene with Cyro-Cured disposables, hot events & fashion-forward apparel. The post CAKE She Hits Different brings the party to Arizona appeared first on Leafly.

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Canada Day Cancellations

Cannabis Life Network

Last month, major Canadian cities announced Canada Day cancellations or reduced festivities, such as no fireworks. The rationale is due to Canada’s history of racism and colonialism. So, instead of empowering disenfranchised minorities and encouraging them to be part of the Canadian experience, politicians want to ban Canada Day celebrations altogether.

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Decatur Art & Vendor Daze this Saturday

Illinois News Joint

The Decatur Art & Vendor Daze event is right around the corner and loaded with talented artists and crafters from all over Illinois. Hosted by Anti Apparel , the event, according to Adam Sutherland, Anti Apparel founder and owner, has composed a long list of vendors and artists of all kinds for “a safe and affordable space to have an amazing event for everyone to enjoy.

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Webinar: Thought Leadership Hot Topics in Psychedelic Law

Cannabis Law Report

In this webinar, leaders of Husch Blackwell’s Psychedelics and Emerging Therapies practice will discuss a variety of topics relevant to businesses, clinicians, and researchers working with psychedelics or seeking to expand their practice to include these medicines. Topics Overview of state and federal law Advanced Integrative Medical Science Institute v.

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Celebrate the summer season with a $50 gift card from Medterra

Leafly

Medterra is celebrating 710 with a Leafly-exclusive deal! Receive a $50 gift card towards the True Full Spectrum Citrus CBD Oil tincture. The post Celebrate the summer season with a $50 gift card from Medterra appeared first on Leafly.

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New York Crackdown Begins Against Unlicensed Cannabis Activity

Canna Law Blog

As we recently reported ( here ), Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation granting the state Office of Cannabis Management (“ OCM ”) certain enforcement powers with respect to unlicensed cannabis activity in the State of New York. Several of the new enforcement tools at OCM’s disposal include: Issuing civil fines for unlicensed sellers. OCM and the New York State Department of Tax and Finance (“DOF”) new powers to conduct surprise inspections, seize illegal products, and obtain court injunction

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Review: Yuzu Zone 1:1 THC: CBG Gummies by Bits

Illinois News Joint

While cannabis holds a special position among herbal medicines, cultivators are increasingly exploring the wider world of natural wellness alternatives by blending traditional cannabis edibles with other plants and fungi to amplify the beneficial effects. Verano ‘s Bits line embraces this approach, offering a variety of infused options that leverage a wide range of plant-derived compounds to achieve specific experience profiles.

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Unleash Your Business Growth Through the Power of Key Performance Indicators

MaxQ Cannabis

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, growth is the holy grail that every entrepreneur strives to achieve. But to navigate this journey successfully, one must possess a compass that guides them through the vast sea of opportunities and challenges. This compass is none other than Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) – the indispensable data that illuminate […] The post Unleash Your Business Growth Through the Power of Key Performance Indicators appeared first on MaxQ Technologies.

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OOKA is the hookah that lets you vape real weed

Leafly

OOKA is the first pod-based weed hookah. Find out more about this game-changing vaporizer & how to get yours in California. The post OOKA is the hookah that lets you vape real weed appeared first on Leafly.

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Help! My vape cart leaked. How do I clean my pants?

The Cannigma

Getting the right answers in your cannabis journey can be tricky. But with The Cannigma’s Ask the Expert, you can find questions from readers like you, answered by a real cannabis pharmacist. Question: Broke a vape cart in my pocket. How do I clean my fave pants? Answer: Bummer about your pants and vape! Sounds like you maybe had a faulty pen or a 510 thread that leaked.

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Review: Georgia Collider by Tales & Travels

Illinois News Joint

One of my favorite features about Revolution Cannabis’ recent collaboration with Cookies has been the unique strains combining great genetics from both brands’ lineups. Georgia Collider is such a strain, released under Revolution’s Tales & Travels brand, so I picked up a sample from Enlightened Mount Prospect to review. Georgia Collider is a hybrid cross of Georgia Pie and AC9.

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Health Canada: No Cannabis Soda For You!

Cannabis Life Network

Health Canada is cracking down on cannabis drinks with the word “soda,” “cola,” “root beer,” and “ginger ale.” In a letter sent to licensed producers, bureaucrats with too much time on their hands write, It is Health Canada’s position that the use of certain terms commonly referring to a sweetened soft drink, such as ‘soda’, ‘cola’, ‘root beer’ or ‘ginger ale’ may result in the sale of cannabis