9 Awesome Things to Do With Your Mom While High
Leafly
MAY 9, 2019
Skip the brunch and enjoy a legal day out with Mom. Or a legal day in. We've got you covered. The post 9 Awesome Things to Do With Your Mom While High appeared first on Leafly.
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Illinois Announces Adult Use Proposal
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 9, 2019
If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Larry Mishkin of Hoban Law Group. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. True to his word on the campaign trail, new Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced on May 4, 2019 the specifics of adult use legislation he would like to see pass the Illinois legislature this year.
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A Whole New World: Buying Legal Weed in Ontario
Leafly
MAY 9, 2019
Questions about buying legal cannabis? We've got the answers. The post A Whole New World: Buying Legal Weed in Ontario appeared first on Leafly.
So. Who Are The Attorney Generals Asking For Cannabis Banking Legislation To Go Through Congress ?
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 9, 2019
The states, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Colorado, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Guam, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, the Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, the U.S.
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.
Top Five Tips to get the Most out of Auto-Flowering Cannabis Plants
Medical Cannabis Seedbank
MAY 9, 2019
What is an Auto-Flowering Cannabis Strain? These strains are great for the novice as well as the experienced grower. For the early and even late outdoor or greenhouse harvests. They start to flower as they mature rather than when the days or light cycle shortens. Making auto’s easier to manage for novice growers. You could simply just plant it in your garden and concentrate on water and feeding.
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Olivia Newton-John Issues Plea for Better Medical Marijuana Access in Australia
WeedAdvisor
MAY 9, 2019
With a few exceptions, celebrity endorsements are a great thing for any commodity or cause. In the case of medical marijuana, this fight involves both. Thankfully, world-famous singer Olivia Newton-John wants to see easier access to medical marijuana in Australia, according to Australian publication The New Daily. Concerned about the many roadblocks patients face, the 70-year-old breast cancer survivor who uses cannabis for pain and sleep, hopes to highlight these issues and one day resolve them
Las Vegas City Council Vote 4-1 To Regulate Cannabis Lounges
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 9, 2019
Las Vegas has now become the first city in Nevada – and among a handful nationwide in the U.S. – to legalize cannabis lounges after its city council approved them last Wednesday. In a 4-1 vote, the Las Vegas City Council permitted a bill that paves the way for social cannabis consumption lounges. The new legalization does come with a few rules. Only adults 21 years old or older will be allowed to enter the lounges, the lounges cannot sell their own cannabis but users must bring their own, they m
New Zealand on the Brink of Cannabis Legalization
WeedAdvisor
MAY 9, 2019
With Canada and Mexico legalizing marijuana and over half of the U.S. allowing cannabis use for medical and/or recreational purposes, it is safe to say that the “green wave” flooded North America. But the ripples appear to have stretched beyond western shores, reaching countries all over the world. While more governments look to pioneers like the Canada and Uruguay as models for recreational legalization, their administrations inch ever closer to following in these two countries’ footsteps.
Great educational video from City of West Hollywood reminding you what is and isn’t legal under local and state ordinances
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 9, 2019
Sure, it’s perfectly legal to consume recreational cannabis in the City of West Hollywood, but there are some rules you need to keep in mind. Watch our campy parody to learn more.
Study: Most Health Professionals (Doctors, Pharmacists and Nurses) Support Medical Marijuana
The Joint Blog
MAY 9, 2019
According to a new study published in the journal PLoS One, the majority of health professionals, which includes pharmacists, nurses and doctors, support the use of medical cannabis in clinical practice. For the study researchers at Queensland University of Technology in Australia and the University of Auckland in New Zeland reviewed over 100 studies assessing health professionals’ opinions with regard to medical cannabis.
Ugandan State Minister for Agriculture Christopher Kibanzanga Says Govt To Develop Strong Guidelines For Growing Cannabis In The Country
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 9, 2019
East African Business Week reports. Companies that have picked Interest in growing cannabis in Uganda have been told to wait until government develops legal framework that will regulate farming of medicinal plant. State Minister for Agriculture Christopher Kibanzanga has told Journalists in Kampala that Uganda is committed to grant Licenses to companies but government needs to come up with strong guidelines to regulate the activity because of its sensitivity.
North Dakota Stops Arresting Folks for a Little Cannabis—Finally
Leafly
MAY 9, 2019
Half of all drug arrests in the Roughrider State in 2016 were for marijuana. The post North Dakota Stops Arresting Folks for a Little Cannabis—Finally appeared first on Leafly.
Prohibition Partners Launches The Asian Cannabis Report™,
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 9, 2019
They write: Key findings from the report include: The Asian cannabis market is expected to be worth $US8.5 billion by 2024 if both medical and recreational cannabis are legalised across a number of key markets. Almost 86 million people across Asia consume cannabis annually and medicinal cannabis consumption alone is expected to increase faster in Asia than in other early-adopter nations and regions.
Debunking 5 Cannabis Stock Images
Leafly
MAY 9, 2019
Cannabis stock images are being used more and more with the expanding market, but a lot of them are wrong and perpetuate misconceptions about the plant. Here we debunk some common images of the plant. The post Debunking 5 Cannabis Stock Images appeared first on Leafly.
Denver Passes Psilocybin Decriminalisation By The Narrowest Of Margins
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 9, 2019
What appeared to be a failed effort on the evening of Tuesday’s referendum made an unexpected comeback the following afternoon, when Denver election officials released the final count. It showed a slim majority of 50.56% voted in favor of Ordinance 301. The action doesn’t legalize psilocybin mushrooms, but it effectively bars the city from prosecuting or arresting adults 21 or older who possess them.
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Cannabis-Loving Moms in Canada
Leafly
MAY 9, 2019
She taught you how to use a fork, now teach her how to roll a joint. The post Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Cannabis-Loving Moms in Canada appeared first on Leafly.
UK: Sussex Police Raid Hemp Restaurant In South Coast Town Of Brighton
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 9, 2019
The Brighton & Hove Argus reports… The UK’s first cannabis restaurant was one of three addresses raided by police in Brighton today – but the owners insist the “significant quantity of herbal cannabis” seized is legal industrial hemp. Officers executed a warrant at Canna Kitchen in Duke Street, along with the Hemp Life head shop in London Road and a home address in North Place where a 36-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of money laundering and supplying class B drugs.
When it Comes to Cannabis Advertising, Be Careful With Social Media Influencers
Canna Law Blog
MAY 9, 2019
It’s becoming more and more common for companies in all industries to use social media “influencers” to promote their goods and services online. Influencer advertising in the cannabis industry is a particularly risky idea because paid advertisers need to comply with all cannabis marketing and advertising rules. It goes without saying that social media influencers probably don’t spend a great amount of time learning complicated cannabis regulations and Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) guidelines,
USA: 38 State Attorneys Call On Congress To Pass SAFE Legislation
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 9, 2019
The top law enforcement officials from 38 U.S. states and territories are calling on Congress to pass legislation to increase marijuana businesses’ access to banks. The move comes just days after the treasurers of 17 states issued a separate call in support of the pending cannabis financial services bill. Read the full report at [link].
How I Used CBD & THC Tinctures To Stop Anxiety From My Stressful Job
Miss Marijuana
MAY 9, 2019
By: Carol Heard. Cannabis is my go-to for managing stress, anxiety, depression, sparking creativity, pain management, arousal, focus, and insomnia. Whew, a lot- I know! I had no clue that cannabis could be a remedy for all these things, I’ve pretty much learned and gained all this cannabis knowledge from the 10 years I’ve been using it. RELATED: I’m A Business Owner Who Uses Cannabis & CBD For Anxiety.
Louisiana lawmakers say no to emergency rules for medical cannabis growers
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 9, 2019
Chair Clay Schexnayder said Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain shouldn’t have used an emergency process, saying the rules didn’t meet the criteria. Source: [link].
The Public Perception of Cannabis Users (Compared to Drinkers)
Cannabis Maven
MAY 9, 2019
One survey concludes that cannabis users are still respected less than those imbibing alcohol.
California’s Budget Suffering From Underperforming Cannabis Sector
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 9, 2019
The Washington Post reports. LOS ANGELES — California is paying a price for the shaky rollout of its legal marijuana market. State budget documents released Thursday show the Newsom administration is sharply scaling back what it expects to collect in cannabis tax revenue through June 2020 — in all, a $223 million cut from projections just four months ago.
The Week in Weed: May 10, 2019
The Blunt Truth
MAY 9, 2019
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Starting our coverage on the federal level, the Department of Veterans Affairs is opposing three bills that would facilitate veteran access to medical marijuana in states where it is legal. We last wrote about the “Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act” in Week in Weed here.
Document: Examination of Marks for Cannabis and Cannabis-Related Goods and Services after Enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill May 2, 2019
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 9, 2019
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Sen. Schumer And Rep. Jeffries To Introduce Comprehensive Marijuana Reform Legislation
NORML
MAY 9, 2019
Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries announced their intentions to introduce legislation known as the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act , to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), thus ending the nearly century-long federal policy of criminalization and prohibition.
CA: Bay Area Democrat Assemblyman Phil Ting Intends For Bill AB1356 To Force Recalcitrant Cities & Counties To Accept Regulated Cannabis Retail Outlets
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 9, 2019
The Pacific Sun reports. If Ting’s AB 1356 passes, it would force cities and counties to allow one cannabis retail permit for every four liquor licenses in the jurisdiction. That is, only if more than half of the electorate in a jurisdiction voted for Proposition 64’s adult-use legalization in 2016. For cities that already allow recreational sales, like Santa Rosa, Ting’s bill wouldn’t make much of a difference.
DC Mayor Announces Plans for Recreational Marijuana Program
Otherside Farms
MAY 9, 2019
Earlier this week Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington DC announced her plan to legalize recreational marijuana. Five years ago, DC residents voted in overwhelming support for legalization, but since then federal legislation has continued to stand in the way. Republicans in Congress repeatedly block any legislation to decriminalize weed. Federally. Marijuana prohibition dates back some 80 years, with the federal government outlawing the sale, cultivation, and all uses of the plant.
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