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Woody Harrelson’s Hollywood Dispensary, Thailand’s Cannabis Plant Giveaway, & Vermont’s First Cannabis License

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Woody Harrelson’s new dispensary opened for business, Thailand announced its giveaway of 1 million cannabis plants, and Vermont awarded its first cannabis cultivation license. Woody Harrelson Opens West Hollywood Dispensary. For Harrelson, the opening of his new shop represents the culmination of years of advocacy work.

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Iowa Medical Marijuana Laws: Past, Present, and Future

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In 2014, the Iowa Legislature passed the Medical Cannabidiol Act, allowing for the limited use of cannabis-derived products containing low levels of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) for medical purposes. These dispensaries play a crucial role in providing patients with safe and legal access to medical cannabis products.

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Setting it Straight on Delta-8-THC

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When many people think about cannabis, they think about THC and CBD. THC is the prominent intoxicating cannabinoid in cannabis that we know of. Recently the discovery of Delta-8-THC has taken control of the internet. Grinspoon goes on to estimate Delta-8-THC to be approximately 2/3 as potent as its cousin Delta 9.

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MJ Biz – Delta 8 State by State Update

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But while some states have banned delta-8 THC, others are considering provisions that would regulate it similarly to delta-9 THC: Oregon is looking to ban the sale of hemp products containing THC to minors and give marijuana regulators new authority to set THC concentration limits for hemp products sold in general commerce.

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Is Cannabis Legal In Texas 2023?

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The Compassionate Use Act, enacted in 2015, allows for the medical use of low-THC cannabis oil by patients with certain qualifying conditions. Only a small number of dispensaries are licensed to provide medical cannabis in Texas. Without this card, patients won’t be able to enter and purchase products from the dispensaries.

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Louisiana Is Blazing Trails With New Cannabis Laws

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After the first attempt at establishing a dispensary system was shut down by state senators in 2014, a second attempt the next year saw better results. Nonetheless, the state’s MMJ program did not actually go into effect until August 2019 , when medical dispensaries first opened their doors. John Bel Edwards (D) in 2016.

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Perfect Union’s New Community Fund Permanently Infuses Charity into Its 530 Grower Product Line

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Perfect Union CEO David Spradlin opened his first dispensary with $17,000 and a passion for cannabis patient advocacy. The company’s emphasis on genetics has produced strains with lab-tested THC levels up to 40%, along with a loyal following of cannabis enthusiasts. Following its modest start in an Auburn, Calif.