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Virginia: Gov. Youngkin Moves to Re-criminalize Personal Possession of Marijuana

NORML

The Governor has proposed an amendment in the nature of a substitute to SB 591 which would create two new misdemeanors for personal marijuana possession. . The post Virginia: Gov. Youngkin Moves to Re-criminalize Personal Possession of Marijuana appeared first on NORML.

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Move It! Exercise & the endocannabinoid system

Project CBD

Physical exercise triggers the runner’s high and improves metabolic health by activating the endocannabinoid system.

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Illinois: Bill Eliminates Marijuana Drug Testing Requirement for Those Seeking to Have Their Criminal Records Expunged

NORML

NORML's Deputy Director Paul Armentano called the legislation "a common sense fix. Those seeking to expunge their records should not be penalized simply because they have recently engaged in behavior that is now perfectly legal under state law.". The post Illinois: Bill Eliminates Marijuana Drug Testing Requirement for Those Seeking to Have Their Criminal Records Expunged appeared first on NORML.

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10 reasons JAY-Z shouted out ‘the Caliva brothers’ on new song

Leafly

Rap’s cash king is doing for Caliva what he’s already done for alcohol brands and sports leagues–all in the name of social equity—this time in the name of the Drug War’s survivors. The post 10 reasons JAY-Z shouted out ‘the Caliva brothers’ on new song appeared first on Leafly.

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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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Ultimate 4/20 Trivia

CannaMD

Have you ever wondered how April 20th became a day for marijuana appreciation all over the world? As it turns out, no one knows for sure how it grew into the international phenomenon that it is today. But the writers over at the Huffington Post were able to trace it back to a group of […].

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Mexico Cannabis FAQ: Part 2

Canna Law Blog

Welcome to Part 2 in this series on Mexico cannabis and frequently asked questions. If you missed us yesterday, Part 1 can be found here. What are the requirements to start producing, processing and selling cannabis? Right now, only medical use is fully legal in Mexico, so the requirements discussed here will be those related to medical cannabis. First, it is important to set up a Mexican cannabis company: as mentioned above, application requirements are applicable/can be complied with only by M

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Agency Name Change: Meet the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

Effective April 13, 2022, the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency has a new name—the Cannabis Regulatory Agency. On February 11, 2022, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order No. 2022-1 , which made a number of significant changes to various Michigan administrative agencies. . Notably, the Executive Order re-named the Marijuana Regulatory Agency to the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (“CRA”) and transferred the regulation and oversight of industrial hemp processing from the Michig

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Is Cannabis Flowers Market Value Plateauing?

Cannabis Life Network

Cannabis flowers’ market value is still the highest of all cannabis product categories. However, its growth is slowing as other products take the spotlight. Edibles, extracts, and topicals have soared in popularity in recent years. Manufacturers have been given access to a wider market creating variety in the cannabis product market. This is splitting buyers […].

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California’s Local Governments Are Taking a Stand Against the Cannabis Tax ‘Crisis’

Veriheal

California’s cannabis industry is acknowledged as one of the most profitable in the United States, with the industry yielding $333 million in cannabis taxes during the second quarter of 2021. However, state lawmakers are moving at a snail’s pace to lower cannabis taxes. Cannabis industry taxation in California is starving companies of the opportunity to thrive, compete, and profit.

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These 420 NFT murals give back to communities with pro-cannabis art

Leafly

Hear ye, hear ye! These 420 NFT murals popping up in communities across North America help support local non-profits! The post These 420 NFT murals give back to communities with pro-cannabis art appeared first on Leafly.

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Legal German Cannabis

Cannabis Life Network

Could legal German cannabis soon be a thing? When the German government announced late last year that they would be legalizing cannabis, it caught few by surprise. And why wouldn’t it? They’ve had medical cannabis since 2017. Germans caught with small amounts of cannabis are almost never charged. Europeans in general are very open about […].

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DEA Seed Letter – Triumph or Trap?

Cannabis Law Report

Since the DEA’s Seed Letter became public I have fielded a number of calls from clients about selling cannabis seeds. Everyone wants to know if it is possible to sell cannabis seeds and other low-THC cannabis materials, such as cannabis clones, and stay out of legal trouble. The answer is, “It depends” Continue reading “DEA Seed Letter – Triumph or Trap?

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Answer of the Day for Apr 14, 2022

TheAnswerPage

Is the use of medical marijuana allowed by a patient in a VA hospital/medical center? NO – “The use or possession of marijuana is prohibited at ALL VA medical centers, locations and grounds. When you are on VA grounds it is federal law that is in force, not the laws of the state.” Use code “VA-approved” for 20% off any TheAnswerPage course.

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Nanette C. Heide named as a 2022 Trailblazer in Cannabis Law By The National Law Journal

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s what’s being said. Duane Morris is pleased to announce that. Nanette C. Heide has been named as a. 2022 Trailblazer in Cannabis Law. by National Law Journal. As a recent example of her work in the cannabis industry, Nanette served as Harborside Inc.’s lead counsel in several acquisitions of other cannabis companies, which will culminate in a name change for the resulting enterprise to StateHouse Holdings, Inc.

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Anandamide prevents cancer by starving cells of food

Cannabis Life Network

A previously unknown driver of a cancer-friendly environment was discovered by Sloan Kettering Institute and published in early 2021. Immune cells were reimagined. Now, we better understand how cannabinoids interact with cancer, including recent research that might explain how anandamide prevents it. A century for cancer research Dr. Otto Warburg discovered the process that cancer […].

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The Deduction of Cannabis Business Expenses Following New York’s 2023 Budget

Cannabis Law Report

The 2023 Budget. Last week, the New York Legislature passed the State’s 2022-2023 Budget. The $220 billion Budget reflects an $8 billion increase over last year’s budget (a more than 3 percent jump). It is also $4 billion more than what the Governor had initially proposed. In fact, it is the largest spending bill ever to have been enacted by Albany.

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Spotlight Series: Cathy Corby Iannuzzelli, Co-Founder and President of KindTap

Burns Levinson (Cannabusiness advisory)

The CannaBusiness Advisory Spotlight Series features expert perspectives from Burns & Levinson clients and contacts who are blazing new trails in the cannabis market. This week we spotlight Cathy Corby Iannuzzelli, Co-Founder, President and Chief Payments Officer of KindTap. From your corner of the cannabis industry, what’s the single greatest challenge right now?

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Florida Police officer fired after investigation finds improper handling of suspected cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

PORT ST. LUCIE — A Port St. Lucie police officer was fired after an internal investigation found she didn’t properly seize or document suspected marijuana during a traffic stop, according to recently-released records and police. Officer Alexis Bieger was fired in February following an investigation of a Nov. 4, 2021, incident in which she said she stopped a Nissan in the area of Southeast Airoso Boulevard and Southeast Voltair Terrace, according to police and records.

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UK: Cannabis firm, Cantourage, launches clinic following prescription license allocation

Cannabis Law Report

Cantourage has appointed cannabis prescribers and is now officially operational via a new centre. European medical cannabis company Cantourage has received two British government licenses that authorise the company to import medical cannabis to the UK. Additionally, the company has received the required regulatory registration to prescribe medical cannabis products to clients via a new facility.

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Australia – Vic: State Govt Hands Over $AUS700K To Cannatrek To Help Build Facility

Cannabis Law Report

More state -sponsored capitalism for free market acolytes. Cannabiz reports. Construction of Cannatrek’s long-awaited facility at Shepparton in rural Victoria is to begin imminently after the company received a A$700,000 grant from the state government. The first phase will see the construction of a 1.5-hectare glasshouse and indoor grow area, together with outdoor parts of the facility, with capacity to produce between five and 10 tonnes of dried flower annually.

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Amazon.com Inc. wins dismissal of proposed class lawsuit under New York City’s law barring employers from testing most workers for cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Bloomberg report. Amazon.com Inc. won dismissal of a proposed class lawsuit under New York City’s law barring employers from testing most workers for marijuana, after a federal judge found “sortation associate” jobs present a safety risk and are exempt from the prohibition. Michael Thomas sued Amazon in March 2021 after his offer to work at the company’s Staten Island warehouse was pulled when he tested positive for marijuana during pre-employment drug screening.

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Curaleaf Partners With WB Canna To Bring Its CBD & Hemp Products To Caribbean, Latin America & Travel Retail

Cannabis Law Report

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. has announced that its Select CBD and Curaleaf Hemp products will become available for the first time in the Caribbean market thanks to a new distribution agreement with WB Canna Co. & Wellness. Why It Matters? This agreement will bring Curaleaf’s lineup of products from its eponymous Hemp and Select CBD product lines to customers in, and traveling throughout, the U.S.

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Colorado marijuana sales fell to $145M in February

Cannabis Law Report

The market is beginning to balance itself out… 6KPVI report. (The Center Square) – Marijuana sales in Colorado continued a downward trend in February totaling $145 million, according to the state’s latest market data. February marked the third consecutive month of declining marijuana sales following a record-breaking year in 2021, the Colorado Department of Revenue’s (CDOR) figures show.

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Press Release: FILAMENT HEALTH IS ISSUED PATENT BY UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE

Cannabis Law Report

VANCOUVER, BC , April 13 , 2022 /CNW/ – Filament Health Corp. (OTCQB: FLHLF) (NEO: FH) (FSE: 7QS) (“Filament” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage natural psychedelic drug development company, today announced that it has been issued a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the extraction and standardization of natural psilocybin and associated psychedelic compounds.

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Press Release: Cybin Announces Publication of International PCT Patent Application for Inhalation Delivery of Multiple Psychedelic Molecules

Cannabis Law Report

04/08/2022. TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Cybin Inc. ( NEO:CYBN ) (NYSE American:CYBN) ( Cybin or the Company ), a biopharmaceutical company focused on progressing “Psychedelics to Therapeutics™”, today announced that the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) published an international patent application covering a range of inhalation delivery methods across multiple psychedelic molecules (Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) patent application no.PCT/EP2021/077057), furth

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Clark Howell Update On California Cannabis Legislation In Play – April 2022

Cannabis Law Report

Year 2 of the legislative session is in full swing in Sacramento, with an assortment of cannabis bills on taxes, water pollution crimes, employment, enforcement, events, and access. As we’ve come to expect each year, many bills are introduced in January and February. Some of them survive committee hearings and full floor votes in order to make it to the Governor’s desk for signature or veto.

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2nd Annual Cannalaw Summit – May 3rd-5th

Cannabis Law Report

BONG SCORE. We apply our entirely subjective bong score to each event. 1 Don’t Bother Unless You Need A Well Deserved Sleep. 2 You Might Learn Something But We Hope You Didn’t Pay For It. 3 This is really something, interesting presenters, well worth the money, and i actually will learn something. BLURB. 2nd Annual Cannalaw Summit – May 3rd-5th.

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Opus Consulting Publish: New York Cannabis Market Report March 2022

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s their introduction. Highlights for the New York Market. The New York market is expected to reach $2.6 billion in adult-use retail sales by 2027. The State has committed to awarding 50% of all licenses to social equity applicants. The first 100 to 200 retail licenses will be awarded to applicants with previous cannabis-related convictions.

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Press Release: Delic Labs Receives Health Canada 56 Exemption to Conduct Research on MDMA, LSD and Other Psychedelic Compounds

Cannabis Law Report

VANCOUVER, BC , April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – Delic Holdings Corp (“Delic” or the “Company”) (CSE: DELC) (OTCQB: DELCF ) (FRA: 6X0), a leader in new medicines and treatments for a modern world, today announced that its subsidiary, Delic Labs , received a Health Canada 56 Research Exemption that will allow scientists to conduct research and perform tests on a number of compounds outside of psychedelic mushrooms, including MDMA, LSD, DMT, mescaline and 2C-B.

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Article- Green Market Report: Psychedelics Bump Up Against the Iffy World of Healthcare Insurance

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s their introduction. Healthcare insurance for psychedelics is being explored with more vigor today as patients begin to realize the enormous costs involved in such therapy. Expensive Treatments. For example, patients accessing legal MDMA therapy require two licensed therapists, about 20 psychotherapy sessions and possible overnight hospital stays.

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