April, 2024

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NORML Op-Ed: State-Level Marijuana Legalization Has Been a Stunning Success

NORML

After a century of failed policies and “canna-bigotry,” the verdict is in. Legalization is a success, and the end of cannabis prohibition can’t come soon enough. The post NORML Op-Ed: State-Level Marijuana Legalization Has Been a Stunning Success appeared first on NORML.

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Do You Think Is Medical Cannabis is a Thing of the Past?

Americans for Safe Access

Well, I don’t think so, but I want to hear what you think! Can you spare 10 minutes today to give ASA a glimpse into your medical cannabis experiences?

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Star signs and cannabis strains: April 2024 horoscopes

Leafly

As the first sign in the zodiac, Aries leads—and this April promises high-octane cosmic action, including an eclipse and Mercury retrograde. Here are the best cannabis strains for each sign to make the most of this month. The post Star signs and cannabis strains: April 2024 horoscopes appeared first on Leafly.

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Report: Gen Z Would Rather Smoke Cannabis Than Consume Alcohol

Veriheal

Cannabis use is increasing all around the world. The American marijuana industry was worth about $57 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $444 billion by 2030, a staggering growth that reflects it as the fastest-growing industry anywhere in the world. Veriheal consistently stays abreast of current trends by conducting routine surveys among our community of nearly 2 million users.

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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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Reducing Package and Product Waste in the Cannabis Industry

MaxQ Cannabis

Reducing Package and Product Waste in the Cannabis Industry. From as early as the 1960s, the concepts of cannabis and eco-responsibility have gone hand in hand. But even as the culture developed, these two concepts have always been closely linked. People who argue that it’s a natural flower or a practical textile tend to also […] The post Reducing Package and Product Waste in the Cannabis Industry appeared first on MaxQ Technologies.

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Ohio: Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Anticipated To Begin Ahead of Schedule

NORML

"The sooner consumers have market access to cannabis products, the more quickly we will begin to see disruptions to the unregulated marketplace." The post Ohio: Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Anticipated To Begin Ahead of Schedule appeared first on NORML.

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Florida to Vote on Recreational Marijuana in 2024

CannaMD

The Florida Supreme Court has decided to place the recreational marijuana amendment, known as Amendment 3, on the November 2024 ballot. This amendment, if passed, would allow adults aged 21 or older to legally possess, purchase, and use marijuana for personal, non-medical consumption, with specific possession limits set. Significant support for the amendment, despite opposition from some state officials, indicates a potential shift in Florida's stance toward cannabis legalization, aligning it wi

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California’s cannabis scene: Top strains and emerging favorites of 2024

Leafly

California, a pioneer in cannabis culture and legalization, continues to lead with a diverse array of cannabis strains that cater to every palette. From the consistent favorite, Blue Dream, to the rising star, Leafly’s Strain of the Year 2023 Permanent Marker, the Golden State’s cannabis enthusiasts have spoken through their search volumes.

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Top 4/20 Celebrations Across the United States

Veriheal

If you’ve never been to a 4/20 festival or celebration, then you’re missing out! While Google won’t give you a straightforward answer as to why the number 4/20 is associated with cannabis–and unfortunately, it may just be cannabis lore lost to history–it’s the favorite number of millions across the world due to its weed-related connotation.

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California Gives Up on the Illegal Cannabis Market: More of the Same

Canna Law Blog

Last week, California’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) released illegal market enforcement data for quarter 1 of 2024. It’s become a new tradition of mine to compare this quarterly data and see whether the state is actually doing anything to fight the illegal market (for example, see my posts for Q4 2023 , Q3 2023 , and Q2 2023 ). What does California’s Q1 2024 data show?

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Review: Jelly Roll by Ivy Hall

Illinois News Joint

While credible arguments can be made for many classic strains, I still believe the best way to drop a new label is with new genetics. Ivy Hall shares this belief, dropping three new cuts as part of the dispensary’s new flower rollout. I picked up all three to review at Ivy Hall Peoria and this is Jelly Roll. Jelly Roll is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Jokerz 31 and Gastropop.

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Polls: Most Americans Endorse Legalization, Say Cannabis Is Safer Than Either Alcohol Or Tobacco

NORML

“As more states have adopted legalization, public support for this policy has risen dramatically among voters -- regardless of party affiliation. Elected officials who refuse to take action to end cannabis criminalization do so at their own political peril.” The post Polls: Most Americans Endorse Legalization, Say Cannabis Is Safer Than Either Alcohol Or Tobacco appeared first on NORML.

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THC Has More Benefits Than Just Getting You High

The Fresh Toast

THC Has More Benefits Than Just Getting You High Portrayed by movies and memes part of the happy, chill stoner, THC Has more benefits than just getting you high. The post THC Has More Benefits Than Just Getting You High appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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America’s hottest cannabis of 420 ’24

Leafly

Including Blue Lobster, Toad Venom, and Banana Zoap. The post America’s hottest cannabis of 420 ’24 appeared first on Leafly.

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Study Finds That Medical Marijuana Patient Registration Has Grown More Than 600% Since 2016

Veriheal

Medical cannabis is more popular than ever before, with 38 states having legalized some form of it for various health conditions. A new federally-funded study has confirmed this, reporting that medical marijuana enrollment is skyrocketing throughout the United States. Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and the University of Michigan found that there were more than 4.1 million patients in 2022, a sharp increase from the

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Foreign Investment in U.S. Cannabis: Five Key Considerations

Canna Law Blog

Cannabis investments are difficult enough when the investor is a U.S.-based person or entity. But things can get immensely more complicated when foreign investment is on the table. Today I want to highlight some of the top considerations for foreign investors and U.S. cannabis companies alike. 1. Legality could cause serious headaches To this day, cannabis remains federally illegal.

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Jim Belushi to speak at Illinois Cannabis Convention

Illinois News Joint

After finishing its Boston conference, NECANN has now shifted to the 2024 Illinois Cannabis Convention. The 4 th annual NECANN convention is set for May 31-June 1. For the second straight year, the Schaumburg Convention Center, located at 1551 N. Thoreau Dr. in Schaumburg, is set to host the convention that runs from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

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Analysis: Medical Cannabis Associated with Decreased Use of Opioids, Alcohol, and Tobacco

NORML

"These findings belie that claim that cannabis is a so-called 'gateway drug' and reinforces the notion that, for many individuals and for patients especially, it acts as a exit drug." The post Analysis: Medical Cannabis Associated with Decreased Use of Opioids, Alcohol, and Tobacco appeared first on NORML.

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Can Pollen Allergies Be Helped By Cannabis

The Fresh Toast

Can Pollen Allergies Be Helped By Cannabis It is the sniffling and sneezing season for many. Can pollen allegories be helped by cannabis. The post Can Pollen Allergies Be Helped By Cannabis appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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America’s top cannabis events of 4/20 2024

Leafly

Wiz Khalifa, Gucci Mane, and our own senior editor David Downs are in the mix this 420. The post America’s top cannabis events of 4/20 2024 appeared first on Leafly.

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North Carolina Cherokee Indians Are Opening The State’s First Dispensary

Veriheal

Cannabis is not legal in North Carolina for medicinal or recreational purposes yet, but one group has their own rules–the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). On April 20th, they’re opening a medical dispensary on tribal land, with products available for purchase to tribal and out-of-state cardholders. The dispensary will sell a variety of cannabinoids, including flower, vapes, edibles, and topicals.

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Cannabis Contracts 101: Authority and Why it Matters

Canna Law Blog

Cannabis contracts are – in the simplest sense – binding agreements between two parties. But how you get to something being “binding” can be complicated. And in the cannabis industry, where things move a mile a second and people often overlook basic contract requirements, the results can be disastrous. Today I want to focus on a concept known as “authority” and explain why I think it is so critical for the cannabis industry.

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Review: Pacman Live Resin by Cookies

Illinois News Joint

One of the truly fascinating aspects of cannabis is how varied the expression of a strain can be depending on which form of consumption it’s processed into. Flower, vapes, dabs, or edibles each highlight different aspects of a plant, and I love comparing them. I previously reviewed Cookies Pacman as an eighth of flower and recently sampled the Pacman live resin from at Cookies Peoria Heights.

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Florida: Voters Will Decide Marijuana Sales Measure This November

NORML

"A majority of Floridians, like most voters nationwide, support repealing our failed marijuana prohibition laws and replacing them with a system of legalization and regulation. This is a long-overdue opportunity for them to finally make their voice heard where it matters — at the ballot box.” The post Florida: Voters Will Decide Marijuana Sales Measure This November appeared first on NORML.

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Types of Self-Care CBD Products To Consider Selling

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

In the burgeoning market of wellness and self-care, CBD products stand out for their therapeutic benefits, offering relief and relaxation to consumers in various forms. For entrepreneurs and retailers in the wellness industry, understanding and exploring the different types of self-care CBD products to consider selling is crucial for catering.

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America’s top weed cities of 2024 announced

Leafly

See how the No. 1 city stays a mile-high. The post America’s top weed cities of 2024 announced appeared first on Leafly.

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Thailand Reverses Historic Cannabis Decriminilization Decision

Veriheal

Thailand’s newly elected government is looking to reverse its historic decriminalization of cannabis. The announcement comes a short 18 months after it became the first Asian country to decriminalize cannabis back in June 2022. When he was elected in September 2023, New Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced his intent to recriminalize the plant and only allow medical use.

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FREE Webinar Tomorrow, April 17: How To Buy or Sell a Cannabis Business

Canna Law Blog

Register Here On Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 12:00 pacific time, Harris Sliwoski managing partner Vince Sliwoski ( Portland ), Harris Sliwoski partner Griffen Thorne ( Los Angeles ), and Andy Shelley of CannXperts will present a free webinar entitled “How to Buy or Sell a Cannabis Business.” Drawing on their extensive experience from representing businesses and entrepreneurs through numerous M&A transactions, including crucial state license transfers throughout the United States

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Eclipse Carnival sets Costume Contests schedule

Illinois News Joint

The inaugural Eve of the Eclipse Cannabis Carnival: A Masquerade and Cosplay Party has released times and categories for its Costume Contests. The Eclipse Cannabis Carnival, produced by News Joint Events , is set to award prizes for four costume categories, including Best Overall Costume, Best Cosplay, Best Masquerade, and Best Couple (or Group). The Eve of the Eclipse Cannabis Carnival invites all attendees to don their best costume or masquerade disguise and enter the Costume Contest for a cha

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JAMA Pediatrics: Legalization Laws Linked with Fewer Teens Using Marijuana, Other Intoxicants

NORML

“Together, results found no net increases in cannabis or, through spillover effects, alcohol or tobacco use among adolescents in response to the rapid rise of RCL [recreational cannabis legalization] and RCR [recreational cannabis retail sales]. Results suggest that legalization and greater control over cannabis markets have not facilitated adolescents’ entry into substance use.

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