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Some of the wacky ways we used to smoke weed

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Back in the day, we used to get baked in the most ridiculous and stupid ways. I could say it was because there were no other tools available, that we were young and the bong shop always checked ID. But the truth is, it was fun using those wacky ways to smoke weed and it […]. The post Some of the wacky ways we used to smoke weed appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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PERMITTED CANNABIS FARMERS WIN CASE VERSUS HUMBOLDT COUNTY YESTERDAY IN TAX CASE

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The Red Headed Blackbelt blog reports on this case in Humboldt Source: [link] Please note: The reporter for this piece… Read More. The post PERMITTED CANNABIS FARMERS WIN CASE VERSUS HUMBOLDT COUNTY YESTERDAY IN TAX CASE appeared first on Cannabis Law Report.

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Medical marijuana providers stage protest over proposed new rules in Rhode Island – Cannabis Business Executive

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Medical marijuana providers and patients gathered outside the Augusta Civic Center on Wednesday to protest a series of proposed rule changes that one provider called “obscene and cost-prohibitive.”. In January, the Maine Office of Marijuana Policy released a preliminary draft of rule changes to the medical program that officials said were “meant to align the program with state law.”.

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Factors to Look for when Buying CBD Oil for Dogs

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You may have heard from your friends who are also dog lovers that CBD oil has many helpful benefits to… Read More. The post Factors to Look for when Buying CBD Oil for Dogs appeared first on Cannabis Law Report.

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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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Seth Rogen on Creating His Own Cannabis Line, and the Satisfaction of Ceramics

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There are a select few celebrities that come to mind when you think about weed, and Seth Rogen is likely among them. The actor, producer, screenwriter, and director has practically been a spokesperson for the substance since the early days of his expansive career, casually shifting perceptions about stoners through his cinematic work over the past two decades.

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Barrie’s Newest Cannabis Shop ‘a Joint Venture’ Between Mother, Daughter

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‘We looked from Windsor to Bracebridge, but Barrie really jumped out at us,’ Susan Yu says of where they wanted to open their store. The city’s newest cannabis store is a family affair as a mother and daughter opened up shop after searching high and low for a place to grow. Susan Yu and her mom, Ling Zhang, opened Bud Timez in the first week of February on Wellington Street in central Barrie.

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Reasons To Buy CBD Cat Treats

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Editors Note: This is a guest post. A vital piece of information to know before using any of this ancient… Read More. The post Reasons To Buy CBD Cat Treats appeared first on Cannabis Law Report.

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New marijuana group, including tobacco and alcohol companies, pushes for reform

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The major stakeholders pushing Congress to enact sweeping federal marijuana reform just got bigger with the formation of a new band of businesses and industry experts who believe legalization is a foregone conclusion and that the real prize will be shaping a nationwide MJ regulatory framework. According to a news release , the Coalition for Cannabis Policy, Education and Regulation is a combination of major players from mostly outside the traditional marijuana space but includes some that alread

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Who Helps Me Decide What’s the Best Cannabis Product to Take?

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Are you interested in trying medical marijuana but don’t know which product to start with? You’re not alone. One of the most common questions our doctors are asked is ‘who helps me decide which is the best cannabis product to take?’ Ultimately, the answer is, you do. The fact is, although others can help guide you to some extent, the one who decides which product is best is you.

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Sales of Sleepy-Time Weed Products Have Increased By 635% Since the Pandemic Started

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Cannabis sales have skyrocketed over the past year, as more and more people turn to weed to help them deal with the anxiety, stress, and boredom brought on by the pandemic. And according to California cannabis delivery service Ganja Goddess , more people are also using weed to help them fall asleep. Since the pandemic began, sales of pot products marketed towards helping people sleep have grown by a shocking 635 percent, the company reports. . “With consumers spending more time at home tha

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Answer of the Day for Mar 14, 2021

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Do all medical marijuana legal states allow the sale of products manufactured through butane extraction and supercritical CO2 extraction? Supercritical CO2 extraction does not leave residual hydrocarbons, while butane extraction does. As a result, some states will allow the sale of supercritical CO2 extraction products, but not allow the sale of butane extracts.

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Governor Cuomo Announces the New York State Department of Health’s Cannabinoid Hemp Program Now Accepting License Applications – Cannabis Business Executive

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“Opening the application process for businesses looking to be part of the growing hemp industry in New York State is a critical step in the process of expanding our economy and building back better. Licensing gives processors, distributors and retailers the ability to help ensure the hemp industry’s long-term viability,” Governor Cuomo said. “This exciting opportunity to be a part of the state’s regulated Cannabinoid Hemp Program is great news for farmers and consumers.”.

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Can cannabis enhance your meditation practice?

Cannabis Life Network

Meditation has become a growing trend in modern times, from simple mindfulness techniques to transcendental meditation, as more and more people seek to find a heightened sense of personal awareness. Meditation has offered us a variety of benefits, such as helping with pain and relieving anxiety. It is the same with the cannabis plant, which […].

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Survey Finds A Quarter Of Parkinson’s Patients Have Used Cannabis In The Last Six Months

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Almost 25% of patients with Parkinson’s disease reported that they had used cannabis in the prior six months in a survey from the Parkinson’s Foundation. A report on the survey, “Weeding through the haze: A survey on cannabis use among people living with Parkinson’s disease in the US,” was published last week in the journal NPJ Parkinson’s Disease. In the report, the authors note that Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, affecting more than 1 million Ame

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US Insurance Jnl – Opinion: Garland’s Appointment a Beacon in Cannabis Insurance Space

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Joe Biden’s election as President of the United States and the Democrats’ reclamation of control of the U.S. Senate may… Read More. The post US Insurance Jnl – Opinion: Garland’s Appointment a Beacon in Cannabis Insurance Space appeared first on Cannabis Law Report.

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Mexico Moves Toward Legalization: Week in Review

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<![CDATA[. The possibility of a new and massive cannabis market sprang into being this week as Mexico’s Lower House of Congress approved a decriminalization and legalization bill, which is widely expected to become law in the near future. It’s a development that will dramatically alter the global cannabis landscape, giving multinational businesses a new outlet for growth and product innovation.

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Michigan to spend $20 million from cannabis tax revenue on MMJ research

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Michigan is allocating $20 million of its recreational marijuana tax revenue this year toward cannabis-related medical research. The move to fund research comes after some confusion about marijuana tax disbursements earlier this month, MLive.com reported. A March 4 announcement about the disbursement of marijuana tax revenue from the Michigan Department of Treasury made no mention of putting the money toward research.

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Cypress Hill’s B-Real on Building a Cannabis Brand, Managing Taxes and Predicting Politicians’ Next Moves

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In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day on March 8, 2021, three successful women in the cannabis space share their journey, challenges and advice for working in the industry. . A woman who has impacted the industry is Lilach Mazor Power, founder and managing director at Giving Tree Dispensary, the only dispensary in Arizona with majority female ownership. © Courtesy of Giving Tree Power.

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UFC Veteran Elias Theodorou Is The World’s First Cannabis Sanctioned Pro Athlete

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Like most athletes, Elias Theodorou likes being first. In 2014, the mixed martial artist known as ‘The Spartan’ became the first Canadian to win The Ultimate Fighter, the UFC’s reality TV competition. Last year, his list of feats grew again when he became the first professional athlete and mixed martial artist in the world to be granted a medical cannabis use exemption by a governing body.

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Curaleaf’s Recreational Cannabis Stores May Become A Feature Of Europe’s High Streets – Cannabis Business Executive

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EMMAC CEO Antonio Costanzo believes its purchase by US and global leader Curaleaf is a signal to Europe’s politicians that it is time to embrace the cannabis industry. Speaking to Business Cann, following the conclusion of the $350m deal, he said it was the quickest transaction he has completed – signed and sealed in a little over a month. And, he foresees a situation where Curaleaf recreational cannabis stores become a feature of Europe’s High Streets.

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New Rhode Island governor pitches adult-use cannabis legalization plan

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Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee wants to legalize adult-use cannabis, proposing a program that would issue 25 retail licenses a year with a market launch in April 2022. McKee, a Democrat who included the proposal as part of his fiscal-year 2022 budget , is following the lead of his predecessor, Gina Raimondo, who also advocated for adult-use legalization.

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West Virginia Governor Says Weed Legalization Could Relieve State’s Severe Opioid Crisis

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The wealth of scientific evidence showing that access to legal weed can reduce the rates of opioid overprescription and abuse has convinced another US governor to accept the need for cannabis reform. At a recent town hall meeting, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice said that if state lawmakers sent him an adult-use legalization bill, he would be willing to sign it into law.

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New Jersey Governor Considering Change In Law Regarding Underage Cannabis Use

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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy indicated this week that he is in favor of a change to the state’s new marijuana law that would allow law enforcement to notify parents of an underage individuals’ first-time pot offense. . Speaking at a press conference on Monday, the Democrat said he’s receptive to the tweak to the law he signed late last month. “I personally think that’s a step in the right direction, and so we’ll see where that goes,” Murphy said, as quoted by NJ.com.

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