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Marijuana Banking Bill Passed by West Virginia House of Delegates

The Joint Blog

Legislation that would protect banks who provide services to medical marijuana businesses has been passed by the full West Virginia House of Delegates. House Bill 2538 was overwhelmingly approved by the House, with 89 members voting in favor and just seven voting in opposition. The measure, which was introduced by Delegate Eric Nelson (R), now moves to the Senate.

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Study: Marijuana Can Help You Feel Less Lonely And Depressed

The Fresh Toast

Study: Marijuana Can Help You Feel Less Lonely And Depressed Studying connections between marijuana and feeling lonely and depressed may not be something you expect from scientists in Iran, but the findings are great. The post Study: Marijuana Can Help You Feel Less Lonely And Depressed appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Cannabis Awakening: A Matter of Life or Death

Project CBD

In this edition of Cannabis Conversations, former municipal court judge Doug Bench discusses his transformation from ardent prohibitionist to medical cannabis advocate.

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Move Legalization Forward in New Jersey

NORML

In New Jersey, there has been a great deal of progress in the last few years. Several bills have been introduced in the state legislature, ranging from legalization to expungement, and the fight for freedom has never been more widely supported than now. New Jersey residents overwhelmingly support marijuana legalization; in a recent poll conducted by Monmouth University, 62 percent of New Jerseyans support legalizing the responsible adult-use of marijuana , and several members of the New Jersey S

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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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Support These Charitable Cannabis Business That Give Back

Leafly

Speak with your wallet and donate to good causes with the help of these charitable cannabis businesses. The post Support These Charitable Cannabis Business That Give Back appeared first on Leafly.

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Survey Says: Price, Quality, and Access Are Key for Canadian Consumers

Leafly

The results are in for Statistic Canada's most recent National Cannabis Survey. The post Survey Says: Price, Quality, and Access Are Key for Canadian Consumers appeared first on Leafly.

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Free Lunch-Time Webinar TOMORROW: West Coast Hemp-CBD After the Farm Bill

Canna Law Blog

Congress passed the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (better known as the “ Farm Bill ”) in December 2018 which removed hemp from the federal Controlled Substances Act. This further resulted in hemp-based cannabidiol or “hemp-CBD” legalization. Despite their federally legal status, hemp-CBD products are now more in question than ever, different state and federal agencies have proposed drastically different regulations throughout every facet of the hemp-CBD industry.

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Ease Back With These Infused Teas and Coffee From Colorado

Leafly

Feel relaxed and at ease after hitting the slopes this season with Colorado's comforting infused teas and coffees. The post Ease Back With These Infused Teas and Coffee From Colorado appeared first on Leafly.

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Wednesday 20 February – State By State Digest: Maryland, North Dakota, South Dakota,

Cannabis Law Report

MARYLAND. Maryland lawmakers to study legalizing recreational marijuana in 2020 with state law or by referendum. Leaders of Maryland’s General Assembly created a work group Tuesday to study legalizing recreational use of marijuana — a signal the legislature won’t pass legislation this year on the issue. The bipartisan group will make recommendations at the end of December that could be used to develop bills for the 2020 legislative session.

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What Are You Smoking Episode 70: Puff, Puff, Pass the Mic to Puffco

Leafly

Puffco CEO Roger Volodarsky joins the show to talk about how technology like the Peak e-rig is helping cannabis concentrates enter the mainstream. The post What Are You Smoking Episode 70: Puff, Puff, Pass the Mic to Puffco appeared first on Leafly.

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UPS Say Cannabis Delivery Service United Pot Smokers Is Involved in Trademark Infringement

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the introduction to their report…… United Parcel Service is suing the weed-delivery operation United Pot Smokers and two Southern California residents in federal court over “confusingly similar” branding, which the package-delivery giant says will cause the original UPS “irreparable harm.”. UPS said in a trademark infringement complaint filed Feb. 13 in U.S.

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Cannabis Flowering Feed

Medical Cannabis Seedbank

The flowering stage is what we all have been waiting for. It’s the most exciting and most crucial part of growing cannabis. Let’s discuss how you can take care of your budding cannabis and grow the best yield ever. When your plants switch from the vegetation to the flowering stage, the growth slows down, and your cannabis plant starts to develop juicy buds.

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Lawyer warns parents: “Keep edibles away from kids, it’s the law”

Cannabis Life Network

A mother in Brandon, Manitoba is speaking out about a scary ordeal that unfolded in her household after her two young children accessed a hidden stash of cannabis-infused edibles. The woman, who has not yet been identified by the media, discovered that her five-year-old son had climbed up onto a counter to access a kitchen […]. The post Lawyer warns parents: “Keep edibles away from kids, it’s the law” appeared first on Cannabis Life Network.

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Toronto, St. Catherines and Brampton to Host Ontario’s First Marijuana Dispensaries

WeedAdvisor

After a tumultuous rollout and a selection process that garnered much criticism, the first three Ontario cannabis lottery winners will finally get a chance to set up shop, according to Global News. As Ontario’s meager 25 stores open throughout the province, it appears that Toronto, St. Catherines and Brampton will be the first of their kind in Ontario.

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Expert Joints LIVE on CLN – Internet Savvy

Cannabis Life Network

This week Craig welcomes Internet Savvy #Instagrammer and Model SavvyStonedGirl to #Studio710. Tha Big Puffa brings music from Tee Krispil for Dab Time, Al The Alchemist brings some dope gear during Expert Selections, and gives us a few Grow Tips… plus Kass & Honey are back to hang out too. Join the live-chat here. Now find […]. The post Expert Joints LIVE on CLN – Internet Savvy appeared first on Cannabis Life Network.

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U.S. Banks Pushing for Access to Legal Marijuana Industry

WeedAdvisor

U.S. Banks Pushing for Access to Legal Marijuana Industry. In yet another unprecedented leap forward, United States banks are asking Congress to protect them from federal prosecution over dealing with legal marijuana businesses, according to U.S. News. Under the current system, more than half of the states legalized marijuana to some degree. However, the drug still remains illegal on a federal level.

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CPA Green Growth Latest CA Updates

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s their latest update. Cotati: RFPs for cultivation, manufacturing, and testing are being accepted now. The deadline is on March 11, 2019. Contra Costa County: Letters of Intent for prospective Cannabis Business RFP applicants must be filed and paid by April 1, 2019. San Juan Bautista: Adopts their Cannabis Business Tax Ordinance. San Luis Obispo County: County Tax Collector is currently collecting taxes from cannabis business that may or may not have a county business license.

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Quebec’s Poorly-Conceived Cannabis Legislation Encounters Strong Resistance

WeedAdvisor

In a move that should be surprising to nobody but the misguided, poorly-informed politicians, Quebec’s proposal to increase the minimum cannabis age from 18 to 21 received significant opposition. Quebec is the least cannabis-friendly province, with 54% of the people opposing legalization, according to a December article in City News. But despite its strong anti-cannabis stance, experts from all over the province lined up to voice their dissent at a series of committee meetings starting February

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Academy Awards Gift Bags Include Several Cannabis Items This Year

MassRoots

The Oscars, more formally known as the Academy Awards, recognize artistic and technical excellence in films. The ceremony has occurred every year since 1929, and each year is more lavish than the last. Only those talented enough to be nominated for an Academy Award receive a fabulous goodie bag, known as the “Everyone Wins,” filled with a variety of luxury items that only celebrities would ever receive as gifts.

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Recipe: Cannabis-Infused Honey Oat Muffins

Leafly

A wholesome way to elevate your wake and bake routine! The post Recipe: Cannabis-Infused Honey Oat Muffins appeared first on Leafly.

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Tips for Rebranding You Cannabis Business

Cannabis Maven

Rebranding your cannabis company is no small task, thankfully we've compiled a few tips to help you along the way.

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Highly Potent Cannabis Edible Causes Heart Attack in 70-Year-Old Man

WeedAdvisor

One 70-year-old St. John, Newfoundland resident learned a harsh lesson about edibles after consuming a cannabis lollipop from an unlicensed dispensary, reports CBC News. The man obtained the lollipop in hopes of gaining relief from his arthritis and sleep difficulties. While THC alone is not toxic enough to cause a deadly overdose (unless consumed in impossibly high amounts), cannabis does have certain effects on the body.

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Tips for Rebranding You Cannabis Business

Cannabis Maven

Rebranding your cannabis company is no small task, thankfully we've compiled a few tips to help you along the way.

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On Global Cannabis: Why the 50 Stars Will Triumph Over a Single Maple Leaf

MJ Business Attorneys

Last October, I was in Canada speaking at a convention for international lawyers just days after the country’s bold move of legalizing marijuana. Mexico is also on the path to federal legalization, and more and more countries are joining in the global end to prohibition. I wondered: Has the United States lost its opportunity to be the top dog in the legal cannabis industry?

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