Weekly Legislative Roundup 6/4/21
NORML
JUNE 5, 2021
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Arizona Supreme Court Launches Site To Help People Expunge Marijuana Convictions
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 5, 2021
Marijuana Moment… The Arizona Supreme Court on Wednesday announced that it has launched a website to help people expunge their past marijuana conviction records, pursuant to the legalization initiative that voters approved last year. “Provisions for expunging records that show the arrest, charge, adjudication, conviction, or sentence of certain marijuana-related offenses take effect July 12, 2021,” the court said.
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NEXT ON TWF: Edison and Tesla’s technology to talk to ghosts. Ghost Phone vs. Spirit Radio.
SpeedWeed
JUNE 5, 2021
NEXT ON TWF: Edison and Tesla’s technology to talk to ghosts. Ghost Phone vs. Spirit Radio. Sponsored by SpeedWeed. GHOST PHONE vs SPIRIT RADIO. Edison versus Tesla. One of history’s greatest rivalries. They would never admit it but as different as these men were, they also had many similarities. For instance, they also both dabbled in paranormal technology.
California toddler died in hot car while mother allegedly grew pot plants
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 5, 2021
A California mother allegedly left her 3-year-old daughter to bake in a hot car while she tended to marijuana plants, police said Friday. Little Jessica Campos was left in the parked vehicle for up to three hours Thursday before being discovered, Visalia Police said in a press release. The temperature in the car “was determined to be at least 100 degrees at the time of the incident” and left the toddler unable to breathe, cops said.
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.
Who Can Prescribe Medical Marijuana In New York?
MMJ Recs
JUNE 5, 2021
When New York decriminalized cannabis in 2019, it opened the doors for many people with various health conditions to use medical marijuana to treat their ailments. Since then, both recreational and medical cannabis have been legalized in the state. But for those with qualifying conditions, getting a medical marijuana card may seem like a daunting task.
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Amazon Axes Employee Drug Tests and Says It Will Lobby Congress for Weed Legalization
SpeedWeed
JUNE 5, 2021
Image via. It isn’t news that corporate culture is warming up to cannabis, but Amazon’s new policy shift is extremely significant. The mega-corporation just announced that it will stop testing its some 1.3 million employees for marijuana use. Instead, the company will “treat it the same as alcohol use,” as per a post on the company news site. . The $1.5 trillion company, the second largest private employer in the United States, has managed to defeat recent attempts at unionization in Staten Isla
Connecticut Legislators Reach Legalization Deal With Governor
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 5, 2021
Marijuana Moment… Connecticut lawmakers announced on Friday that they have finally reached a deal on a bill to legalize marijuana, and they’re now circulating the finalized language among members ahead of votes that are expected soon. Following weeks of talks with Gov. Ned Lamont’s (D) office, House Majority Leader Jason Rojas (D) said negotiators now have a “pencils down” agreement.
The Cannabis Scene in Barcelona’s Gothic District
SpeedWeed
JUNE 5, 2021
The Gothic District is the part of Barcelona that existed since the medieval era. It is located between modern Barcelona’s Plaza de Cataluña and the Mediterranean sea. In addition, the Rambla is the most famous street in the Gothic District. It’s a major tourist destination with amazing restaurants and clubs. There are a number of museums nearby and historical places of interest.
Argentina Presents Cannabis, Hemp Industry Bill
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 5, 2021
Yahoo Finance reports. Argentina may soon have a regulated cannabis and hemp industry. On Wednesday, Argentina’s Minister of Productive Development, Matías Kulfas , presented a bill titled, “Regulatory framework for the development of the medical cannabis and hemp industry ,” within the framework of the Economic and Social Council. In the presence of counselors, academics, legislators, sector representatives and governors, the minister assured that the bill: “is the result of
Best Ways for Kids to Consume Cannabis
Leafwell
JUNE 5, 2021
Over the past two decades, legal medical cannabis has gone from being a pipe dream among dedicated stoners home growing a few plants in their spare bedrooms to a money-making juggernaut for 36 states and 4 U.S. territories, with more states on the way. According to the Marijuana Policy Project, there are more than 4 million medical cannabis patients all over the U.S.
Zimbabwe Govt Offers New Guarantees and Incentives for Cannabis Investors & Establishes Green Industry Fund
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 5, 2021
Looks like Zimbabwe’s govt are loosening the reins to try and encourage investment. Cannabiz Africa reports… Zimbabwe is offering international cannabis investors the option of owning 100% of their operations and the right to choose where in the country they would like to invest. This is a major departure from the country’s existing foreign investment regime which requires significant local shareholding in any such venture.
How to Smoke a Joint
SpeedWeed
JUNE 5, 2021
Before we jump into the real business of how to smoke a joint, let’s look at some important statistics. This won’t be as boring as it sounds. Today, cannabis legalization has become a hot topic on mainstream media. The idea of legalizing cannabis has become a bone of contention among members of social, political and economic classes. In 2013, Uruguay citizens welcomed the government move to fully legalize cannabis for recreational use.
Influence of cannabis
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 5, 2021
Cannabis and its derivatives can be treated differently. But people who are convinced that absolutely all drugs are equally harmful and more dangerous than alcohol are perhaps puzzled by the fact that in Europe and overseas, marijuana is consistently legalized and increasingly used for medical purposes. Is marijuana harmful to your health? There are no documented cases of marijuana overdose deaths.
Border Police Have Already Seized Over 13,000 Pounds of Weed Smuggled From Canada to US
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JUNE 5, 2021
Image via. In the first five months of 2021, US Customs and Border Patrol Officers (CBP) confiscated over 13,000 pounds of Canadian weed that smugglers were trying to bring onto US soil. . It used to be rare to see illegal weed being smuggled into the US from Canada, but after the Great White North kicked off adult-use sales in 2018, the number of pot seizures at the US-Canadian border spiked by 75 percent.
Santa Fe- Charges chucked out in cannabis explosion case
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 5, 2021
SANTA FE – The owner of a cannabis manufacturing plant and dispensary accused of causing an explosion had his criminal charges thrown out during a preliminary hearing in Santa Fe magistrate court Thursday. Carlos Gonzales, 56, owner of New Mexicann Natural Medicine in Santa Fe, was facing two fourth-degree felony counts of negligent arson for allegedly failing to ensure the proper safety equipment was in place and for failing to use a closed-loop extraction system when making concentrated hash o
Answer of the Day for Jun 6, 2021
TheAnswerPage
JUNE 5, 2021
Does CBD alter the metabolism of methadone? Yes. Cannabidiol inhibits CYP3A4 and CYP2C19, both of which are involved in the metabolism of methadone. As a result, the co-administration of CBD and methadone may lead to increased sedation. Madden K, Tanco K, Bruera E. Clinically Significant Drug-Drug Interaction Between Methadone and Cannabidiol.Pediatrics May 2020; e20193256; DOI: [link] [link].
Press Release: 1st Female Founded Psychedelic Biotech Coy Launches
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 5, 2021
FIRST FEMALE-FOUNDED PSYCHEDELIC BIOTECH. COMPANY LAUNCHES. Aphrodite Health, Distinctly Focused on. Women’s Mental and Physical Health. June 4, 2021: Aphrodite Health , a first-of-its-kind biotech company in the rapidly emerging multi-billion dollar psychedelic medicine sector launches today. Founded by women, and focused on addressing women’s mental and physical health with psychedelic enhanced treatments, the company has developed a two pronged approach, with a long term drug discovery prog
Smokable Medical Cannabis Bill Approved by Louisiana Senate
SpeedWeed
JUNE 5, 2021
Christopher Jensen, cofounder and treasurer of the National Cannabis Roundtable (NCR), says the work the trade association has done on the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act is just one example of the behind-the-scenes efforts the industry group does on a regular basis to push cannabis reform. “It’s not just a trade association that monitors what’s happening on the Hill and reports back to their members.
UI Center for Human Rights – Cannabis Law: Crime, Health, Recreation, Business?
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 5, 2021
In this webinar, Mahal Montoya, Esq. will discuss various perspectives on cannabis use ranging from crime to health and recreation and will address the business possibilities as well. Mahal Montoya, Esq. is a California attorney and Iowa law alum who specializes in cannabis law in her state, where recreational use is legal.
Arizona dispensaries said they sold $120M in marijuana in March, but here’s why that number is off – Cannabis Business Executive
SpeedWeed
JUNE 5, 2021
Arizona dispensaries said they sold $120M in marijuana in March, but here’s why that number is off – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Arizona dispensaries said they sold $120M in marijuana in March, but here’s why that number is off – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.
Wyoming AG’s office defending a Division of Criminal Investigation officer whom the Wyoming Supreme Court found lied on stand during hemp farming case.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 5, 2021
Wyo File reports. The Wyoming Attorney General’s office is defending a Division of Criminal Investigation officer whom the Wyoming Supreme Court found lied on the stand during a controversial hemp farming case. The Supreme Court on May 19 censured and fined a Laramie County prosecutor for allowing DCI Special Agent Jon Briggs to make false testimony as law enforcement sought to prosecute a pair of hemp farmers as marijuana traffickers.
Raise your glass for the Select Squeeze THC Beverage Enhancer
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JUNE 5, 2021
Presented By Select. May 31, 2021. Technology, design, and straight-up deliciousness come together in the product that will mix with anything. Things have never looked better for cannasseurs looking for effective and on-the-go-friendly ways to enjoy a cannabis experience. Currently on our must-have list? The Select Squeeze THC Beverage Enhancers from Curaleaf—a leading player in sophisticated cannabis products.
$6M in marijuana seized from trucks at US-Canada border
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 5, 2021
Manifests claimed paper was the cargo, CPB says. Over $6 million worth of marijuana was seized from two commercial trucks that were attempting to cross the U.S. border from Canada with shipping manifests claiming an especially mundane cargo: paper. The seizures happened within a day of each other near Buffalo, New York, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a statement on Friday.
Mississippi Senators probe reality of medical marijuana legislation – Cannabis Business Executive
SpeedWeed
JUNE 5, 2021
Mississippi Senators probe reality of medical marijuana legislation – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Mississippi Senators probe reality of medical marijuana legislation – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.
Mississippi Lawmakers Hold Medical Marijuana Hearing After Court Overturns Voter-Approved Law
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 5, 2021
Mississippi Legislature: Senate – Public Health and Welfare , Room 216, 3 JUNE 2021, 1:30 P.M.
What is a Tolerance Break?
Cannabis Life Network
JUNE 5, 2021
Tolerance Breaks (also called T-Breaks) allows time for the receptors to return to normal function. This means a person can go back to needing less cannabis to achieve a high. The post What is a Tolerance Break? appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.
Jushi Holdings Inc. Announced its Subsidiary, Franklin Bioscience – NE LLC, Will Open Its 19th BEYOND / HELLO™ Retail Location Nationwide and 12th Store in Pennsylvania
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 5, 2021
BEYOND / HELLO™ Hazleton’s New Retail Design System is Focused on Enhancing the Retail Experience for Pennsylvania Patients. Storefront Expands Access for Patients in Northeast Pennsylvania. BOCA RATON, Fla., June 4, 2021 – Jushi Holdings Inc. (“Jushi” or the “Company”) (CSE: JUSH ) (OTCMKTS: JUSHF ) , a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator, announced its subsidiary, Franklin Bioscience – NE LLC, will open the Company’s 12th BEYOND / HELLO™ medical marijuana d
Policy Changes to Eliminate Pre-Employment Drug Screening Continue to Spread: Week in Review
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JUNE 5, 2021
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Pakistan: Excise police recover 20kg hashish
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 5, 2021
An excise police team Friday recovered 20kg hashish and arrested accused Shafiqul Rehman, a resident of Kohat district. The excise police team of Ubauro, led by Excise Inspector and Narcotics Control Aamir Khan Kalwar searched a suspicious truck No. 1588-C at Kamu Shaheed locality, recovered 20kg hashish and arrested accused Shafiqul Rehman, a resident of Kohat district.
Illinois Legislature Passes New Bill to Expand Cannabis Licensing
SpeedWeed
JUNE 5, 2021
More than 100 additional recreational marijuana dispensaries will be coming to Illinois under a bill approved by state lawmakers last week. The measure, HB 1443 , received nearly unanimous approval from the state Senate on Friday after being passed by a bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Passage of the bill in Illinois clears the way for the issuance of licenses for 75 adult-use cannabis dispensaries that were scheduled to be awarded in May 2020 but were delayed beca
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