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Choosing the Right Entity for a Cannabis Business: LLCs

Canna Law Blog

One of the most important decisions a new cannabis business can make is the form of entity it will use. In fact, one of the first questions businesses ask is whether the right entity for a cannabis business is a limited liability company (LLC), corporation, or something else. Like basically every other legal analysis, the answer depends on a lot of business-specific factors.

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Illinois judge gives 185 social equity cannabis stores the go-ahead, finally

Leafly

An Illinois judge released 185 social equity cannabis retail licenses. Find out what it means for Illinois cannabis consumers on Leafly. The post Illinois judge gives 185 social equity cannabis stores the go-ahead, finally appeared first on Leafly.

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How Marijuana Helps Hypertension

CannaMD

If you search the Internet, you’ll quickly find that medical marijuana’s effect on the heart is quite the subject of debate. Some scholarly articles purport that marijuana can negatively affect the cardiovascular system, while others indicate that it has benefits for heart health. Today, CannaMD takes a closer look at current research to uncover the truth […].

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Can you fly with delta-8 products?

The Cannigma

The legality around flying with Delta-8 is complicated. Delta-8 is already a controversial chemical compound before you add in the restrictive rules and regulations that come with airline travel. The short answer is yes – you can fly with delta-8, as long as you’re flying domestically in the US to and from states where it is legal. What is Delta-8?

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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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Sacramento city council approves new rules to allow dispensary owners to sell their business

Cannabis Law Report

The Sacramento Bee… Sacramento’s 30 existing cannabis dispensary owners will now be able to sell the majority of their business after the city council Tuesday night approved new rules allowing ownership transfers. Dispensary owners have complained that an outright city ban on dispensary transfers or sales was unfair, but the rules were imposed in November 2019 after The Sacramento Bee disclosed that one business group had acquired a third of the city’s dispensaries despite prior city trans

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Getting into the Weeds: The Latest on the Alabama Medical Cannabis Program

Cannabis Law Report

By Whitt Steineker & Elizabeth R. Hobbs on June 1, 2022. POSTED IN ALABAMA , MEDICAL MARIJUANA , STATE LAW DEVELOPMENTS. Only three months – 90(ish) days – until the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission is scheduled to begin accepting applications for licenses. It was a year ago when this all started. And like raising children, the days pass slowly while the months fly by.

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Answer of the Day for Jun 2, 2022

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Fluoxetine, like sertraline, is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and used to treat depression and sometimes OCD. Could the metabolism of fluoxetine be impacted by THC? Yes, THC inhibits CYP3A4 and CYP2C9, the enzymes that metabolize fluoxetine, and therefore the co-administration of THC and fluoxetine may result in an increased availability of fluoxetine.

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Khiron to Acquire EU-GMP-Certified German Pharmaceuticals Manufacturer and Wholesaler, Expanding its European Footprint

Cannabis Law Report

This acquisition will accelerate Khiron’s growth in Europe by controlling the complete value chain for its products and gaining direct access to German pharmacies. TORONTO, May 31, 2022 /CNW/ –PRESS RELEASE– Khiron Life Sciences Corp. (TSXV: KHRN) (OTCQX: KHRNF) (Frankfurt: A2JMZC), a global leader in medical cannabis throughout Europe and Latin America, announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Pharmadrug GmbH from its parent PharmaDrug Inc.

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There’s a Newly Developed Psychometric Assessment of Cannabis Intoxication

Veriheal

The search continues for a reliable method of testing for cannabis intoxication. While alcohol intoxication can be detected with breathalyzers, these devices have been found to be not so accurate when it comes to blood THC content. Making matters even more complicated, one study found that THC levels in blood are not necessarily correlated with intoxication , as different cannabis products affect the body differently and THC lingers in the system for a long time after the initial high. .

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Mystery Bay author Sandi Logan’s new book ‘Betrayed’ a true crime story about hashish, family betrayal, justice and Australia’s infamous Drug Grannies James Tugwell By James Tugwell May 31 2022 – 3:00pm Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Email

Cannabis Law Report

Hot off the press from Bega News! When 22-year-old police reporter for the Toronto Sun Sandi Logan saw a story about two women apprehended with a campervan full of drugs in Australia click over the old wire machine on his reporter’s desk, he never imagined more than 40 years later he would publish his first book about the two women who became known as the ‘drug grannies’ and their fight for justice.

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British Columbia to decriminalize drugs

Cannabis Life Network

In British Columbia, outside of Vancouver, it will be illegal to possess LSD. For three years after January 31, 2023, though, possessing up to 2.5gs of a few other drugs will no longer be an offence in the Canadian province. An exemption has been granted in British Columbia that will decriminalize certain drugs including opiates, […]. The post British Columbia to decriminalize drugs appeared first on Cannabis News, Lifestyle - Headlines, Videos & Cooking.

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Australia: University of Sydney ” Very high doses of cannabis component CBD don’t affect driving”

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s their press release. 2 June 2022. Up to 1500mg of CBD is safe. University of Sydney-led research finds that 1500mg, the highest daily medicinal dose of cannabidiol (CBD), has no impact on people’s driving or cognitive abilities. Study lead author Dr Danielle McCartney. Millions of consumers and patients around the world will be heartened by the results of the latest study on cannabis and driving.

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Virginia: Approved Budget Recriminalizes Public Marijuana Possession Over Four Ounces of Marijuana

NORML

The language, which creates two new misdemeanors, will take effect with Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin’s signature. The post Virginia: Approved Budget Recriminalizes Public Marijuana Possession Over Four Ounces of Marijuana appeared first on NORML.

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Thailand: New traffic laws in pipeline as cannabis use legalised in Thailand

Cannabis Law Report

The Nation. The Land Transport Department (DLT) is pushing for a law that bans public transport drivers from using cannabis before driving. Cannabis intoxication will then likely be made illegal for all drivers on Thai roads. The move comes as Thailand prepares to legalise cultivation of cannabis/marijuana for home use on June 9. However, cannabis extracts that contain more than 0.2 per cent THC – the substance that gets people high – will remain illegal after June 9.

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How to find the best smoke shops in Houston

Cannabis Law Report

Smoke shops are turning the latest trend around the block and all are becoming more and more fascinated by this newest trend day by day. Their petition mostly circles around the variety of flavours they offer. The fruity flavours give their users an enjoyable taste and smell and offer a great experience at burn smoke shop Houston. These shops transact in all tobacco, and its associated products.

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The Effects of HHC & Its Legality

Cannabis Law Report

HHC is one of the newest cannabinoids to appear on the scene and HHC is also the stable form as it is super resistant to oxidation, and UV light so you do not have to worry as much about stash degrading and losing its strength. . What Is HHC? This is a like process used to turn the vegetable oil into margarine using a process called hydrogenation which is adding hydrogen atoms to a chemical structure to stabilize.

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Is Kratom Legal?

Cannabis Law Report

Kratom is a safer, and natural alternative to other drugs. Kratom is a tree in the coffee family and it is found in Southeast Asia and also in Africa. Traditionally, people have: Chewed kratom leaf. Made kratom tea to fight weariness and improve efficiency. Used kratom as medication. Replaced kratom for opium. Used kratom during religious formalities. .

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How to get a list of all cannabis dispensaries in the USA?

Cannabis Law Report

This Map Shows Where You Can Obtain Legal Marijuana in the U.S. Right Now . Marijuana legalization is spreading across the country. This map depicts the location. You can throw a stone and hit a news report about yet another state legalizing marijuana these days. On April 21, 2022, a day after 4/20, New Jersey became the last state to legalize recreational marijuana sales.

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Australia: NSW attorney-general urges drug law pivot

Cannabis Law Report

As reported in today’s Australian media. The NSW attorney-general is urging reform of criminal penalties for drug users, saying the current approach is “clearly not working” Attorney-General Mark Speakman is pushing for a pilot of a drug diversion program that would give police the discretion to hand people caught with drugs for personal use two $400 penalties, before forcing them into the courts.

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Mississippians can apply for medical cannabis as of 1 June 2022

Cannabis Law Report

The state of Mississippi began accepting applications for its medical marijuana program on Wednesday, and doctors say patients are ready to sign up. Mississippi medical marijuana card applications start June 1. Dr. Timothy Quinn of Quinn Healthcare says medical marijuana is a game changer in the Magnolia State. “A lot of Mississippians are excited, and this includes patients and providers,” Quinn said.

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Alert: Colorado Department of Revenue’s State Licensing Authority Convenes Intoxicating Hemp Products Task Force With Other CO Govt Depts

Cannabis Law Report

As directed by SB 22-205 Intoxicating Hemp And Tetrahydrocannabinol Products , the Colorado Department of Revenue’s State Licensing Authority (DOR SLA), in coordination with the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is convening the SB 22-205 Task Force to collaborate on a report to the General Assembly concerning intoxicating hemp products, legislative and rulemaking recommendations, and the analysis of the effectiveness of e

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Delta-8 THC Offers a Path to Trademark Protection

Cannabis Law Report

John Heinbockel. Seyfarth Shaw LLP. A recent federal appeals court decision has shed light on the legal status of delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (“delta-8 THC”) and its implications for cannabis brand owners. The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that delta-8 THC falls squarely within the definition of “hemp” under the 2018 Farm Act, and is therefore lawful, despite its psychoactive properties.

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NY State Cannabis Board Approves Regs for for adult-use cannabis packaging, labeling, marketing, advertising, and laboratory testing

Cannabis Law Report

The New York State Cannabis Control Board approved regulations for adult-use cannabis packaging, labeling, marketing, advertising, and laboratory testing. The Board also approves an additional 16 Adult-use Conditional Cultivator Licenses, raising the number of New York farms approved to grow adult-use cannabis to 162. WIVB 4 reports. The regulations are designed to help protect public health and reduce waste, according to the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM).

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Canada: B.C. to decriminalize small amounts of drugs, first province granted exemption

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NY’s 162 Appoved Licenses pdf list with details

Cannabis Law Report

162 Approved Adult-Use Cannabis Cultivators in New York (1).

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Virginia: NORML: Approved Budget Recriminalizes Public Marijuana Possession Over Four Ounces of Marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

NORML writes 1 June 2022. Today, the Virginia General Assembly voted to approve the budget bill which contains language to recriminalize personal possession of over four ounces of marijuana in public. The language, which creates two new misdemeanors, will take effect immediately upon Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin’s signature on the budget. Currently, the personal possession in public of more than one ounce and up to one pound of marijuana by adults 21 and older is subject to no more than a

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That Was Quick! Former Mississippi governor seeks to open medical marijuana testing facility

Cannabis Law Report

The cartel starts here ! Former Gov. Ronnie Musgrove is teaming up with a health care executive to open a facility in Marshall County. JACKSON, Miss — Former Mississippi Gov. Ronnie Musgrove is teaming up with a health care executive to apply for a state license to open a medical marijuana testing facility. The Mississippi State Department of Health started taking applications Wednesday for the state’s new medical marijuana program for patients, medical practitioners, growers, processors,

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Marijuana Moment: Minnesota Democratic Operatives Accused Of Plotting To Change Marijuana Party Name To ‘MAGA’ Party To Siphon GOP Votes

Cannabis Law Report

Nice piece of chutzpah! Marijuana Moment reports. An alleged attempt by Minnesota Democratic officials to change the name of a third party focused on marijuana to one meant to appeal to far-right conservatives is at the center of a political controversy, with some advocates calling the purported maneuver a clear example of corruption and others contending that it was an effort to restore democracy in the state.