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NORML Urges Congress to Provide Small Business Relief to State-Licensed Cannabis Companies

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Representatives with the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) have reaffirmed that state-licensed cannabis businesses are ineligible for financial aid opportunities because marijuana remains classified as a schedule I controlled substance. In a statement issued this week, a representative from the Administration acknowledged , “With the exception of businesses that produce or sell hemp and hemp-derived products (Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, Public Law 115-334), marijua

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Glass 101: Pipe, bong, or bubbler?

Leafly

Beakers, bubblers, and bongs, oh my! Figure out the basics of glass with this mini-guide and learn which glass cannabis accessory is best for you. The post Glass 101: Pipe, bong, or bubbler? appeared first on Leafly.

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More States Taking Action to Ensure Uninterrupted Retail Access to Medical Cannabis During COVID-19 Outbreak

NORML

In recent days, numerous states have taken steps to ensure that state-licensed cannabis facilities are explicitly permitted to maintain operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. In several jurisdictions, lawmakers have designated these operations to be ‘essential’ to the health and well-being of the patient community. In others, regulators have either relaxed protocols or moved forward with new, emergency rules to facilitate expanded access – such as permitting patients to seek

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5 ways CBD can provide relief from work-at-home stress and anxiety

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Working from home can really take it out of you! Here's 5 ways CBD can help you with stress and anxiety while you work. The post 5 ways CBD can provide relief from work-at-home stress and anxiety 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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How to Build the Best Basic Indoor Grow Setup

Sensi Seeds

What to consider when choosing your basic indoor grow setup? Read our tips here and harvest the best buds possible. The post How to Build the Best Basic Indoor Grow Setup appeared first on Sensi Seeds Blog.

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Australia: Senate Committee On “Current Barriers To Patient Access To Medicinal Cannabis In Australia

Cannabis Law Report

Great it’s finally been published but let’s be honest if it wasn’t going to be buried before it certainly will be now. Coronavirus fallout will occupy Australia for at least 12 months. If we see any of the recommendations being acted on even by Q.1 2021 we’ll be very surprised. The report is 118 pp and can be read below. CurrentbarrierstopatientaccesstomedicinalcannabisinAustralia.

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Curbside cannabis pickup: Why it’s booming and how it works

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Cannabis is essential, but walk-in purchasing isn't. So order online. Bring cash. Drive up. Tip fat. The post Curbside cannabis pickup: Why it’s booming and how it works appeared first on Leafly.

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COVID-19: VCBC moves to Part-Time Hours

Cannabis Life Network

On Tuesday, for the first time in 19 year, The Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club did not open for business and patients. In the midst of a COVID-19 global pandemic, measures have had to be taken to ensure the safety of our society, and the VCBC has taken no exception to that. Across the United States, […]. The post COVID-19: VCBC moves to Part-Time Hours appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Cannabis Compliance Board

Connor & Connor PLLC

During the 2019 Legislative Session in Carson City, the Governor championed a sweeping retooling of the State’s marijuana regulatory mechanism. With the passage and signing of Assembly Bill 533, Nevada created the Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB). Modeled after the Nevada Gaming Control Board, the CCB will be tasked with regulation and oversight of the cannabis industry in Nevada.

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Ever After Music Festival Announces 2020 Lineup

Cannabis Life Network

Ever After Music Festival, Kitchener, Ontario‘s original heavy bass and dubstep festival has released its line up for the summer of 2020. Although Ontario is contending with the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the closures currently in place due to it, the iconic Ever After Music Festival is still aiming to return for its […]. The post Ever After Music Festival Announces 2020 Lineup appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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NY Times Pen Article On North Macedonia Preparing Itself To Become A Cannabis “Superpower”

Cannabis Law Report

The idea, like many, may have seemed somewhat ridiculous a few weeks back. But, now it has become obvious that provision of medical cannabis in the US and Canada isnow perceived as a right rather than a privilege. If North American producers stay in lockdown over 8-12 weeks and the supply chain is broken a few smart moves from countries like Macedonia could actually achieve what previously might have been seen as a pipe dream.

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Hobo Cannabis: opens store in Ottawa’s historic ByWard Market

Cannabis Life Network

Hobo’s seventh location nationwide kicks off the company’s 15-store Ontario expansion plan While there is never a perfect time to start a business or open a store, one can definitely be rolling the dice on certain occasions. Hobo Cannabis Company has stayed the course and rolled that dice today, announcing the launch of their newest […]. The post Hobo Cannabis: opens store in Ottawa’s historic ByWard Market appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Statement: Governor’s Proclamation Deferring Taxes and Waiving Penalties

Cannabis Law Report

March 25, 2020. To: LCB-Licensed Businesses. Fr: Chief Financial officer Jim Morgan. Re: Governor’s Proclamation Deferring Taxes and Waiving Penalties. Governor Inslee yesterday signed Proclamation 20-05. This proclamation allows us to waive the penalties for failure to timely remit tax payments to the LCB until April 22. The waiver is made retroactive to the date of the governor’s declaration of a state of emergency on Feb. 29.

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U.S. Cannabis Stocks surge as COVID-19 shut-ins load up

Cannabis Life Network

Cannabis stocks are flying high as investors see green following a recent surge in marijuana sales as people forced to stay home because of the coronavirus pandemic stock up. Shares in most of the big cannabis companies are up sharply this week following reports of a spike in demand as consumers attempt to stock up […]. The post U.S. Cannabis Stocks surge as COVID-19 shut-ins load up appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Canada Puts a Stop To Cannabis Online Orders & Delivery

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz reports. As Canada’s federal government urges Canadians to stay at home to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the vast majority of private-sector cannabis stores in the nation have long been barred by provinces from offering home cannabis delivery services to customers. As of now, only cannabis retailers in Saskatchewan and Manitoba may offer full e-commerce.

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Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board

Connor & Connor PLLC

During the 2019 Legislative Session in Carson City, the Governor championed a sweeping retooling of the State’s marijuana regulatory mechanism. With the passage and signing of Assembly Bill 533, Nevada created the Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB). Modeled after the Nevada Gaming Control Board, the CCB will be tasked with regulation and oversight of the cannabis industry in Nevada.

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Cannabis Companies Are Good Corporate Citizens

Cannabis Law Report

This is the best story about the cannabis sector we’ve seen all week. Acting as good corporate partners to government and in turn helping their communities. This was all the talk of regulated cannabis back in 2015/16. It’s taken a pandemic to turn talk into action and let’s hope that each of these companies is smart enough to incorporate this thinking into their businesses as they hopefully grow in the future.

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Cannabis and Coronavirus: When is Contract Performance “Impossible” and Excused?

Canna Law Blog

Last week, Vince Sliwoski wrote a post titled “ Cannabis and Coronavirus: What Your Business Should Do Right Now ” offering some high-level thoughts on how to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on cannabis businesses. One of the topics included reviewing contracts, regarding which Vince said: Pull these out and dust them off , whether it’s a lease, loan agreement, or a purchase order subject to “terms and conditions” that may be published on a vendor website.

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Are you a long-time user of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari? Do you wish to switch to a lightweight browser this year but do not know which one to pick?

Cannabis Law Report

Are you a long-time user of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari? Do you wish to switch to a lightweight browser this year but do not know which one to pick? All the impressive features of the world’s best web browsers come with a huge trade-off: The browsers need to consume a huge chunk of your computer’s system resources. Though there are ways to address high CPU usage , it may be wiser to switch to a lightweight alternative.

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FDA Sends CBD Warning to Ex-NFLer making COVID-19 Claims

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

In 2014, individuals began to file applications for registry identification cards, and businesses and entrepreneurs began to apply for dispensary and cultivation center licenses. In all, the State received 214 dispensary license applications and 159 cultivation center license applications. However, despite doing much of the legwork in evaluating these applications and vowing to grant applications before his term ended in 2014, Governor Quinn left the process of license approval to his successor,

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THC Regs Produce Simple Infographic (25 March 2020) “What & How You Can Buy Cannabis In Each US State)

Cannabis Law Report

Like anything at the moment, information and instructions will change quickly but this infographic is as useful as anything else out there at the moment.

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Recipe: How to make basic cannabis-infused butter

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Cannabis-infused butter (or "cannabutter") is one of the most common ways to make edibles. Use our simple and effective recipe to help you make your own. The post Recipe: How to make basic cannabis-infused butter appeared first on Leafly.

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Medical Marijuana, Inc. Investment Company AXIM® Biotechnologies Completes Acquisition of Oncology Research and Development Company Sapphire Biotech, Inc.

Cannabis Law Report

SAN DIEGO , March 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC: MJNA) (the “Company”), the first-ever publicly traded cannabis company in the United States that launched the world’s first-ever cannabis-derived nutraceutical products, brands and supply chain, announced today that its investment company AXIM ® Biotechnologies, Inc.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

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Perioperative cessation of marijuana use may lead to signs and symptoms of acute withdrawal, especially in patients who have cannabis use disorder. What are some of the cardiovascular signs of withdrawal? Hypertension and tachycardia are commonly associated with marijuana withdrawal. These hemodynamic changes may lead to a mismatch in cardiac oxygen supply and demand.

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Green Growth Brands says laid-off workers will be paid while sale of CBD business continues

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis retail giant Green Growth Brands, which abruptly laid off 870 workers last week and told them that plans to sell part of the business could be delayed “until the world begins to resume normalcy,” is trying to reassure investors and former employees that its transition plans are intact. Let’s hope that all this is all true. Retail employees told Hemp Industry Daily that they were abruptly terminated last week and told they wouldn’t be paid for their final days.

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Maine Medical Marijuana Businesses Deemed “Essential” In Light of Pandemic

Cannabis Law Report

Maine’s Office of Marijuana Policy (OMP) issued a memorandum today explaining that medical marijuana businesses are deemed “essential” and may continue operating despite the spread of COVID-19. However, OMP urges medical marijuana businesses to take all necessary precautions to ensure proper sanitization and social distancing in their facilities. The memo, which can be found here , provides a baseline for increasing precautionary measures and also provides links to other state and federal guidan

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That Was Quick: Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Slump As COVID Outbreak Spreads

Cannabis Law Report

With an increasing number of Americans seeking shelter at home, adult-use cannabis sales appear to have plummeted after a short period of intense stockpiling. Reports Ganjapreneur. Despite an initial rush to stockpile cannabis products before social distancing kicked off in earnest, adult-use cannabis sales have plummeted throughout the U.S. as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Marijuana Business Daily reports.

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United States: The Business Of Cannabis In Illinois

Cannabis Law Report

Recreational use of cannabis is now legal in Illinois, and the laws around its use in relation to licensing, banking, employee handbook guidelines and intellectual property protection can be complex. While medical marijuana has been legal in Illinois for some time, the legalization of recreational marijuana could mean a host of avoidable legal issues for employers, employees, customers, visitors and others.

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Santa Clara City Council votes to ban cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Santa Clara City Council members voted to ban all cannabis-related activity in a 5-1 vote on Feb 11. Santa Clara residents will now watch on from the bench as other California cities embrace the booming cannabis industry. “There’s room to discuss options other than a ban and gauge residents’ feelings further,” said Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmore as quoted on the San Jose Spotlight website.

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Maine: Memorandum on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Civil Emergency

Cannabis Law Report

Memorandum on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Civil Emergency. To: MMMP Registrants and Prospective AUMP Licensees. From: Director Erik Gundersen. Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Subject: Memorandum on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Civil Emergency. Background. On March 15, 2020, Governor Janet T. Mills signed a civil emergency proclamation in response to developments regarding the 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and the resulting coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Maine.

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