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MJ Biz Report: Health Canada referred almost 500 cannabis-related cases to federal police over 2-year period

Cannabis Law Report

Health Canada referred nearly 500 cannabis business-related cases to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for possible enforcement action during the two years ending in March 2021, a major increase over fiscal year 2018-19. Here’s the introduction to the piece.

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Jamaican Lion: The Industry’s First Comprehensive Cannabis Reference Genome

Medicinal Genomics

Medicinal Genomics Corporation (MGC), a pioneer in using genomics to improve the transparency, safety and yield of cannabis has today announced the industry’s most comprehensive Cannabis reference genome, a high quality de novo genome assembly of the Jamaican Lion cannabis strain.

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House and Senate bills would allow recreational cannabis curbside pickup

Illinois News Joint

Although recently introduced bills regulating hemp have garnered most of the attention this week, two parallel Illinois House and Senate bills, SB3922 and HB5809 , also would offer a significant change to the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act , including, among other provisions, allowing curbside pickup of cannabis products for recreational customers.

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Australian Scientists Say They Have “developed the world’s most complete medicinal cannabis genomic reference.”

Cannabis Law Report

Australia’s Victorian government says Agriculture Victoria Research scientists have developed the world’s most complete medicinal cannabis genomic reference. The organisation has been licensed by the Australian Government to undertake medicinal cannabis research. Hemp Gazette reports.

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A Farmer Turns to Cannabis Cultivation for Survival

Veriheal

After pandemic impacts “rendered his products unsellable, plunging him into a dire situation,” 39-year-old Ho Long Phung switched to growing illicit cannabis, VnExpress International reports. For people who depend on these practices for survival, drastic measures—like growing cannabis illegally—can become necessary.

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Case Study: How a Cultivator Eliminated a Rampant HLVd Infection and Doubled Yield 

Medicinal Genomics

Cultivation Manager. HLVd is most commonly spread via infected tools and equipment, which is why cultivators should always sterilize their equipment with a 10-20% bleach solution. Some plants show no obvious signs (asymptomatic) while others show reduced vigor and yield, often referred to as “dudding”. Challenges.

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Lebanon About to Legalize Cannabis Cultivation

Cannabis Law Report

Ashark Al Aw-Sat reports this week that……Cannabis cultivation for medical and industrial use is about to be legalized based on a draft law approved by the parliamentary committees on Wednesday and referred to Parliament for adoption. The website adds.