NORML
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
In the coming days, members of the House and Senate could take action on multiple important federal cannabis bills. The post It’s ‘Go Time’ for Cannabis Bills in Congress appeared first on NORML.
Cannabis Life Network
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Last Thursday, the City of Victoria approved rezoning for its first farm-to-table cannabis operation. A majority of the council voted to amend bylaws so one facility can house four different Health Canada licenses. The Victoria Cannabis Company will have a nursery, micro-cultivation, processing and sales all in one spot, located at 340 Mary St. The City of Victoria approved the rezoning despite another cannabis retailer within 400 metres.
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Project CBD
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Every five months Irvin Rosenfeld has gets a FedEx shipment, courtesy of the federal government, containing six metal canisters, each with 300 perfectly rolled joints of what today would be considered rather mediocre weed. But the quality of the government-issue reefer matters less than the fact that Uncle Sam has been supplying him with it regularly since 1982, when Rosenfeld won the right to smoke cannabis for reasons of medical necessity under the auspices of the federal government’s Co
Americans for Safe Access
AUGUST 31, 2023
What just Happened On Wednesday, Bloomberg news reported that Health and Human Services (HHS) is recommending that cannabis be rescheduled to Schedule III following the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) scientific review of cannabis under the direction of President Biden. Their findings were sent to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) who will be performing the final review for the Department of Justice (DOJ) in response to President Biden’s request in October 2022 for HHS and DOJ to lo
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.
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
A new study finds mental health admissions went down after legalization. The post Did cannabis legalization improve a state’s mental health? appeared first on Leafly.
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NORML
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
"In spite of blatant Congressman Chuck Edwards' blatant attempts at intimidation and interference with tribal sovereignty, members of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians have stood up for their rights and for the rights of cannabis consumers throughout the state." The post North Carolina: Tribal Voters Approve Measure to Allow for Eventual Sales of Marijuana to Adults appeared first on NORML.
Cannabis Life Network
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Last week, CLN chatted with long-time cannabis activist and Cannabis Digest contributor Ted Smith on the state of cannabis in Canada. Ted is the founder and owner of the Victoria Cannabis Buyer’s Club (VCBC), Canada’s longest-running (and last remaining) compassionate club. Despite helping thousands of patients, the Canadian and B.C. governments consider Ted a criminal. “It’s frustrating,” says Ted by phone.
Americans for Safe Access
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Navigating Medical Cannabis in the Federal Arena The news of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) recommendation to move Cannabis to a Schedule III status created a flurry of media coverage and press statements from various cannabis stakeholders and elected officials about the impact of such an action. Much of the focus was on the impact this would have on the current state-level cannabis businesses and often confused what would be possible under Schedule III with what will actually happen when the
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Across North America, something called Hop Latent Viroid (HLV) is wreaking havoc. This virus-like infection can make plants sickly and destroy harvests. It’s highly contagious. Studies have estimated that perhaps 40% of cannabis flower sold legally in Canada carries HLV. As much as 90% of cannabis in California might be infected, costing billions of dollars […] The post Hop latent viroid (HLV): What is it & How is it affecting marijuana growers?
Canna Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that a pretty historic announcement was made last week by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). HHS officially recommended that marijuana be rescheduled from Schedule I to Schedule III of the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The HHS news means that the country’s top health agency has finally conceded that cannabis has medical value, and isn’t a drug of abuse on par with fentanyl or heroin.
NORML
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
"This milestone reflects the reality that advocates have been engaged in a multi-decade long struggle to compel the federal government to acknowledge the obvious: that cannabis possesses therapeutic benefits. It also highlights the fact that the federal government’s ongoing refusal to do so has been strictly a political decision." The post 35 Years Ago Today: DEA’s Chief Administrative Law Judge Ruled That Cannabis Should Be Reclassified Under Federal Law appeared first on NORML.
United Patients Group
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
As the perception of medical marijuana evolves and an increasing number of individuals explore its therapeutic potential, it’s crucial to develop a comprehensive understanding of cannabis’ impact on bodily systems. One area of interest and ongoing research is the relationship between cannabis and the immune system. The immune system is our body’s defense mechanism against pathogens and illnesses, and understanding medical marijuana’s role in immune function could open the
PrestoDoctor
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a debilitating mental health condition that is characterized by intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. It affects millions of people worldwide and can be incredibly frustrating and distressing to live with. While there are a variety of treatments available, many individuals do not find relief with traditional medications or therapies.
Leafly
AUGUST 31, 2023
Leafly interviews a legal expert on the biggest news of the year. The post Consumers will save money if cannabis moves to Schedule III appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
On September 14, 2023, Special Counsel David Weiss of the Department of Justice filed an indictment against Robert Hunter Biden in the District of Delaware. The indictment pleads three counts, which I analyze below. The Hunter Biden indictment centers on issues I’ve analyzed in many posts this year (see links at the bottom). Today I want to talk about what Hunter Biden’s indictment could mean for cannabis users.
NORML
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Cannabis must be descheduled by removing it from the Controlled Substances Act altogether. The post Rescheduling Marijuana Is Not Enough appeared first on NORML.
Cannabis Life Network
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
What are the consequences of rescheduling cannabis in the United States? Last week, the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) sent a memo to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recommending a change in how they schedule cannabis. The herb is currently a Schedule 1 drug, meaning it has a high potential for abuse and no medical value.
Medical Marijuana Program Connection
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
Tinnakorn / Adobe Stock In recent years, CBD (cannabidiol, for those of you wondering what does CBD stand for) has emerged as a popular natural remedy for a range of…
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Leafly sampled the cannabis at a new women's retreat, MoodRXtreats, in upstate New York, and came back with our jaded chakras aligned.
Canna Law Blog
AUGUST 31, 2023
Huge news yesterday. Huge! The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has officially recommended that marijuana be rescheduled, from Schedule I to Schedule III of the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA). This means that the country’s top health agency has finally conceded that cannabis has medical value, and isn’t a drug of abuse on par with fentanyl or heroin.
NORML
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Fall '23 intern Ashley Culbertson shares her reasons for joining the NORML team for the semester. The post I’m Interning With NORML To Gain the Skills To Enact Change in My Home State appeared first on NORML.
Veriheal
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has delivered a significant announcement that could potentially reshape the landscape of cannabis legalization in the United States. The HHS has proposed the reclassification of cannabis , shifting it from Schedule I to Schedule III within the federal legal framework. This major news has sparked a lively debate and rekindled the conversation about cannabis reform.
Illinois News Joint
AUGUST 31, 2023
I recently sampled a gram of the Wildfred Root Beer MAC, as part of the sativa flower Illinois High Times Magazine People’s Choice Cannabis Cup kit, picked up from Rise Mundelein. I usually snicker when I see celebrity endorsed cannabis labels. Outside of the rare exceptions, such as Snoop or Willie Nelson, it’s hard to argue that celebrities are bringing a lot to the industry.
Medical Marijuana Program Connection
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
CBD is legal, but a test showed illegal THC. COLUMBUS, Ga. — A Georgia police chief lost his job after testing positive for THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana.
Canna Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommended rescheduling cannabis from schedule I to III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). My colleagues already covered various implications of the proposed cannabis rescheduling (see here and here ). Today, I want to talk about one of the most important consequences of the announcement other than 280E reform: the effect on cannabis investments.
NORML
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Local establishments authorized to permit adults to consume cannabis on their premises will be able to expand their operations to include food services and live events, under legislation advanced to the Governor’s desk. The post California: Legislation Advanced to Governor Permitting Live Events at Marijuana On-Site Consumption Lounges appeared first on NORML.
Veriheal
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Elon’s unsettling behavior raises concerns about his ketamine addiction, a cannabis scent interrupts the U.S. Open showdown, and the Native Coalition of Colorado calls for healing rather than profit at Denver’s Psychedelic Science 2023 conference. Let’s dive into this week’s canna-news. Elon Musk’s Ketamine-Fuled Spiral Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s erratic behavior has made him a headline mainstay over the last couple of years.
Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
In a significant decision for cannabis advocates and the cannabis industry, on September 1, 2023, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued an opinion directing the placement of a cannabis-related charter amendment on the November 7, 2023, ballot for the residents of the City of Keego Harbor, Michigan, to consider on Election Day. Thanks to the Court’s decision, the voters of Keego Harbor have the chance to directly determine whether they wish to permit recreational marijuana retailers in their commu
Illinois News Joint
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
While some highbrow consumers look down at cannabis distillate, Crystal Clear takes a positive spin, building its brand around the ideas of purity and flexibility allowed by “disty.” While I’ve sampled the company’s infused prerolls before, I recently acquired some samples of the brand’s disposable vapes for review. The first is Pineapple Express.
Canna Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Over the last several months there has been a lot going on in New York’s cannabis world, with the “highlights” being litigation , corporate letters , municipal legislation , and generally just a lot of back and forth about where New York’s adult-use cannabis market is going and how it is getting “there” (wherever “there” is”).
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