Greencamp

MAY 1, 2019

It took a lot of time for humanity to “rediscover” the medical potential of cannabis. Although there’s still a long way to go, cannabis has been accepted by many as a tool for treating regular nausea, but also nausea caused by chemotherapy. Nausea was actually one of the main reasons why medical cannabis became legal in some US states. Marijuana for nausea became FDA approved and available for medicinal use in 1985 in the US, and Canada legalized it for these purposes back in 2001.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 1, 2019

We have been closely following California’s commercial hemp cultivation licensing law since it was proposed last year as Senate Bill 1409 (see here , here , and here ). In March, I wrote about some of the roadblocks to implementing SB-1409’s commercial hemp cultivation programs, and the lengthy review process of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (“CDFA”) regulation which would allow hemp cultivators to register with their county agricultural commissione

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NORML

MAY 1, 2019

House and Senate lawmakers this week approved legislation, Senate Bill 5605 , facilitating the expungement of past low-level marijuana convictions. The legislation now awaits action by Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee , who has previously called for pardoning those with criminal records for marijuana violations. The measure provides the courts with the discretion to vacate any misdemeanor marijuana conviction.

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Otherside Farms

MAY 1, 2019

Research has shown that cannabis has several health benefits. Innumerable ailments which include chronic debilitating diseases are known to benefit from the plant in some way or the other. However, the question is can it be helpful for less serious health problems? Can it help against any simple disease like cold and flu? Causes of Common Cold. Flu is a contagious viral infection which is caused by around 2000 various viruses.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 1, 2019

Read the full story from the Washington examiner……… The nation’s longest-serving marijuana prisoner will be released Wednesday to a halfway home, ending a near 40-year stretch behind bars but bringing uncertainty as the 84-year-old Cuban exile prepares to report to immigration officials. Antonio “Tony” Bascaro believes his training for the Bay of Pigs invasion will protect him from deportation, but there’s no guarantee ahead of a June 11 meeting at the

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Cannabis Chronicles

MAY 1, 2019

PORTLAND — Portland-based Cura Cannabis sold Wednesday for $949 million in an all-stock transaction, one of the biggest deals ever for a company operating in the legalized marijuana business. Cura sells its cannabis oils on the wholesale and retail market under the Select brand and operates in California, Arizona and Nevada. The buyer is a Massachusetts company called Curaleaf Holdings, whose shares trade on the Canadian market.

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Project CBD

MAY 1, 2019

In this edition of Cannabis Conversations, Martin A. Lee speaks with Greg Gerdeman, neuroscientist, former professor, and chief science officer with 3 Boys Farms on the endocannabinoid system and the biology of wellness.

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Cannabis Chronicles

MAY 1, 2019

As the Clark County Council continues to reconsider its ban on recreational cannabis businesses, it’s turned its attention to where such companies would be allowed to set up as well as other land-use questions. While the council took another step toward lifting the ban, Clark County Council Chair Eileen Quiring, an opponent of recreational cannabis, said it wasn’t a done deal and pushed for a more protracted process.

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Leafly

MAY 1, 2019

In an open letter ahead of an international policy summit, the 329 organizations also question the UN drug office’s ability to change its own outdated perspective. The post 329 Groups Call on UN to Adopt Harm-Reduction Drug Policy appeared first on Leafly.

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The Fresh Toast

MAY 1, 2019

CBD Oil Is Good For Even More Than You Thought If you follow cannabis themed news whatsoever, you’re bound to have learned about a slew of conditions CBD oil is good for, including chronic pain and anxiety. But there are other uses that you may not have heard of yet. The post CBD Oil Is Good For Even More Than You Thought appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 1, 2019

On April 19, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it would formally update its Policy Manual regarding how cannabis-related activity–even when it took place in states that have legalized the medical and recreational use of marijuana–would impact naturalization. The Policy Manual is self-defined by the USCIS as its centralized online repository for immigration policies.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 1, 2019

ABI: U.S. Says Employee at Cannabis Staffing Agency Can’t Use Bankruptcy. [link]. WSJ: U.S. Says Employee at Cannabis Staffing Agency Can’t Use Bankruptcy Justice Department says federal marijuana ban prevents Oregon woman from remaining in chapter 13. The Justice Department says an Oregon woman can’t use bankruptcy because she works for a staffing agency that recruits employees for the cannabis industry, part of a broader department policy imposing the federal pot ban on individuals whose incom

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Cannabis Life Network

MAY 1, 2019

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NetworkWire – Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN, OTC: WLDFF) (the “Company”) is excited to announce that the City of Vancouver has approved and issued a building permit for City Cannabis Co’s 2317 Cambie Street location. Wildflower recently announced a letter of intent to acquire City Cannabis Co.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 1, 2019

MJ Biz write. Massachusetts-based Curaleaf, a vertically integrated cannabis company, agreed to acquire Portland, Oregon-based Cura Partners in an all-stock deal worth 1.27 billion Canadian dollars ($949 million). Curaleaf will issue 95.6 million subordinated voting shares, giving Cura a roughly 16% stake in the company. Source: Cannabis group Curaleaf to acquire Cura Partners for CA$1.27 billion.

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MedicalMarijuana.ca

MAY 1, 2019

Canadian cannabis usage increased in the first quarter of the year compared to the same period a year earlier following the legalization of recreational cannabis in October, while the number of people obtaining pot from legal sources more than doubled, according to Statistics Canada. About 5.3 million or 18 per cent of Canadians aged 15 and older reported using cannabis in the last three months, according to StatsCan, which released its quarterly National Cannabis Survey on Thursday, the first t

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 1, 2019

The appropriately named senator has been reported thus. The SAFE Banking Act, which was co-sponsored by one-third of the House and one-fifth of the Senate, may never advance further than the Senate Banking Committee after the committee’s chair Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) said he would not commit to granting the legislation a hearing. “I cannot make a commitment as to whether we will take up legislation yet because we want to see how we can resolve this difference between criminal law and our finan

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

MAY 1, 2019

Venom Specials for Cinco de Mayo! Plan ahead for your holiday celebrations by coming in-store May 3rd and 4th and score BUY 1 Get 1 FREE on your favorite Venom concentrate products you already know and trust. Get personal with your product purchase on Friday, May 3rd as we’ve got VENOM in the house from 12pm to 4pm. While supplies last.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 1, 2019

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Patrick McKnight. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. April 30, 2019. Over a year after reform advocates first began predicting swift legislative victory, the recreational use of cannabis remains illegal in New Jersey. When Governor Murphy and Senate President Sweeney agreed on a $42 per ounce flat tax in February, legalization supporters once again hoped for quick adoption of New Jersey Assembly Bill 4497 (“A44

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

MAY 1, 2019

Tru Infusion Has Got You Covered. For the cannabis connoisseur who can’t decide on which way to enjoy the experience, with this BUY 2 Get 1 FREE special, you can have it all! Choose from 300 mg Sativa, Indica, and hybrid tinctures, and fruit-flavored gummies that tantalize the tongue. Hurry! Because this is only good while supplies last.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 1, 2019

Aresimowicz said if the legislature doesn’t come up with a compromise on legalization before June 5 they might call a special session to come to an agreement. The tax rate plan would keep Connecticut’s cannabis taxes on par with neighboring Massachusetts and includes a local option that would allow municipalities to add their own 3 percent sales tax.

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Leafly

MAY 1, 2019

The theme for April is “Back to the Future.” We are being asked to slow down and spring clean so we can enter the second half of the year with greater power. The post Star Signs + Strains: May 2019 Horoscopes appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 1, 2019

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHORS: John McKay & Chris C. Morley. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. John McKay. Chris C. Morley. The website Weedmaps bills itself as “a community where businesses and consumers can search and discover cannabis products, become educated on all things cannabis, review cannabis businesses and connect with other like-minded users,” but is more succinctly described as Yelp for pot.

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Leafly

MAY 1, 2019

What does the label “stoner” mean to you? The post Should Stoner Culture Be Preserved? appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Life Network

MAY 1, 2019

This week Craig welcomes Jeff of Boro and Beyond to #Studio710 for episode 174 of the show. Tha Big Puffa brings music from 2oo 2all for Dab Time, who also joins us for How I Roll… and we debut the Products by SeC Pop Up Party Out & About video too. For more on those […]. The post Boro and Beyond – Expert Joints LIVE on CLN appeared first on Cannabis News | Marijuana News | Medical Cannabis News.

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Leafly

MAY 1, 2019

Cannabis events are in full bloom this month. The post Cannabis Events in Canada for May 2019 appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 1, 2019

This is the second time in a week we’ve seen state authorities in the US at odds with one another over cannabis issues. It further pushes the argument for Washington DC to start making some serious decisions. 2 WMAR (ABC) Reports. The Baltimore Sun writes…… City judges have thrown out the requests from Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby to erase convictions in nearly 5,000 cases of marijuana possession.

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NORML

MAY 1, 2019

Everyday NORML Chapters from around the country invest countless hours in advocating for meaningful marijuana law reforms on the local, state and federal level! Below is a brief rundown of some of their most recent accomplishments. NORML Announces Plans for 2019 Conference and Lobby Day. “This September, we invite you to join NORML members from across America to learn effective strategies, hear the latest scientific and political advancements, and meet in person with influential members of

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 1, 2019

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Rod Kight. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. “ One single, small amount of CBD oil that you thought was cool to take on a trip with you, could result in life-changing effects ,” says Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) US Customs (CBP) Port Director Cleatus Hunt Jr. in this recent news article.

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