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Washington state legislators finally create a cannabis equity program

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In a $1.2 billion state industry, fewer than 1% of license holders are minority entrepreneurs. A new program aims to improve things. The post Washington state legislators finally create a cannabis equity program appeared first on Leafly.

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Alabama: Senate Advances Medical Cannabis Access Measure

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Senate lawmakers approved legislation yesterday that seeks to regulate patients’ access to select medical cannabis products. Senators voted 22 to 11 in favor of SB 165 , which licenses dispensaries to provide qualified patients with non-herbal cannabis preparations, such as marijuana-infused tablets or pills. The bill now awaits consideration by members of the House.

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Canada and COVID-19: what you need to know

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As of Thursday March 12, 2020, the West Coast is on lock down. Both Alberta and British Columbia announced that gatherings or events of 250 or more people would be banned, as part of a new aggressive strategy towards fighting the worldwide pandemic of COVID-19. This new strategy is expected to be adopted by the […]. The post Canada and COVID-19: what you need to know appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Maryland: Lawmakers Vote Overwhelmingly to Advance Automatic Expungement Measure

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House lawmakers have voted overwhelmingly in favor of legislation facilitating the automatic expungement of past, low-level marijuana-related convictions. Legislators decided 116 to 15 in support of House Bill 83 , which mandates , “All court records and police records relating to any … charge of possession of marijuana, … where marijuana is the only charge, the case shall be automatically expunged on or before October 1, 2022.” “Our current law enforcement approach

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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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Can cannabis help with glaucoma?

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Learn about how cannabis can help with glaucoma, a common eye condition affecting about 3 million Americans. The post Can cannabis help with glaucoma? appeared first on Leafly.

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What are full-spectrum cannabis extracts and how are they made?

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Full-spectrum extracts maintain the full profile of a cannabis plant, giving you the full benefits of the entourage effect. Check out how they're made. The post What are full-spectrum cannabis extracts and how are they made? appeared first on Leafly.

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How to Clean Volcano Vaporizer

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The Volcano is a desktop vaporizer that combines quality, reliability, and convenience in one package. This is one of the all-time best in the vape market, but just like any other vaporizer, it needs cleaning every now and then. This is necessary to keep your unit running efficiently for a long time. If you use it several times a week, expect a gunk build-up.

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Episode 133: How to survive a pandemic

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Welcome to the new normal: The Roll-Up crew adjusts to the social distancing lifestyle. Stoner movies are a big part of it. The post Episode 133: How to survive a pandemic appeared first on Leafly.

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CBD in Europe: EU receives 45 novel food applications

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The European Commission has received 45 applications for novel food authorization for CBD-containing products since December 2018, Hemp Industry Daily say they have learned from a source in the commission. The applications have chiefly come from the Netherlands, the UK, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Switzerland and the United States, a commission source said.

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California Cannabis: the “Take Me To Your Dealer” Recording

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For those who couldn’t make the live event on January 30th, or those who just want to listen again, the recording of KCRW’s “Take Me To Your Dealer” panel, featuring our own Hilary Bricken , is available below: “Take Me To Your Dealer” is part of the ongoing KCRW @Home series dedicated to hosting “intimate discussions and workshops” relevant to the Southern California community.

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Canopy Growth completes C$80.5 million loan financing with TerrAscend

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Marketwatch reports… Canopy Growth Corp. CGC, -18.20% WEED, -17.07% said Wednesday it has entered a loan financing agreement with TerrAscend Corp. TRSSF, -4.20% for C$80.5 million ($58.8 million). As part of the deal, TerrAscend has issued 17.8 million warrants to purchase common stock. Canopy, the Canadian cannabis market leader, initially invested in TerrAscend in November 2017.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

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Do opioid antagonists impact the effects of cannabinoids? Yes. For example, it has been shown that the administration of opioid antagonists block some of the effects of THC. See Answer. See Answer.

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Press Release: MMJ extends its Harvest One Cannabis investment

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Global cannabis investment company MMJ Group Holdings Limited ( ASX:MMJ ) today announced that it has extended a loan to Harvest One Cannabis Inc. (TSX-V: HVT). The group has also reported its Net Tangible Assets backing at February 29 as $0.221 per share, for a total NAV of $48 million and a total portfolio including cash of $50 million. As of 29 February, the group’s market capitalisation was $22 million, which has now dropped to just under $20 million given the recent market volatility.

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75 stoner movies to beat the coronavirus quarantine blues

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So you're staying in and social distancing. Good job! These movies will improve your evening. Or your morning. We're not judging. The post 75 stoner movies to beat the coronavirus quarantine blues appeared first on Leafly.

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San Francisco Considers Freezing Or Curtailing New Cannabis Permits Following Report On Declining Sales

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SFIST reports… A new report by the City of San Francisco’s Controller’s Office shows that individual cannabis retailers are seeing declining sales in the two years since full recreational legalization — and that’s due both to there being more permitted stores, and the still flourishing illegal market. SF Evergreen reported on the city’s report last week, noting that “the green rush is over” almost as soon as it began.

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Good News for Veterans: Two Pieces of Legislation Approved

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Two bipartisan bills that would increase cannabis access for veterans have been approved by a U.S. House committee.

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Kentucky legislators will soon have a floor vote on whether to advance the study of cannabis use for medical treatment.

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Full Press Release: Kentucky legislators will soon have a floor vote on whether to advance the study of cannabis use for medical treatment. The House Education Committee approved House Bill 463 , which would establish the Kentucky Center for Cannabis Research at the University of Kentucky. UK could receive up to $4 million from the General Assembly over the next two fiscal years.

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California Department of Tax & Fee Administration (CDTFA) Announces Tax Revenue Of $1.03 Billion

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Just over two years after commercial cannabis sales became legal in California, the state has collected more than $1 billion in taxes from commercial marijuana activity. Last week, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) announced that as of February 18, 2020, cannabis tax revenues have totaled $1.03 billion since retail pot sales became legal in January 2018.

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More Cannabis & Hemp Events Cancelled

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The organisers prefer to say postponed and are already offering alternative dates. We think the approach of re-scheduling hoping for attendence by delegates is hopeful. Everybody’s calendars are now out of sync for at least the next six months and conferences won’t be at the top of people’s to do list as they scrabble for revenue and re-organize.

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Press Release: Headset Launches New, Free-To-Use Cannabis Markets Insights Tool

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Press Release: Headset, a provider of data and analytics in the cannabis industry, announced this week the launch of Insights Pulse, a free-to-use tool that allows you to understand market trends and maintain a high-level read on legal cannabis. With Insights Pulse, you can compare markets over time and put data in context at the category-level. With the help of Insights Pulse, you will be able to answer questions like: What is the size of a market and how fast is it growing?

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Document: Canada’s Opening Remarks for the General Debate of the 63rd Session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs Presented by Michelle Boudreau

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Presented March 2 2020 here is the English preeamble. As Members are aware, Canada continues to implement our strict regulatory framework for cannabis, as a domestic public health approach. We do not advocate for this approach as a solution for other States. This framework is comprised of four elements: strict access controls with an emphasis on preventing youth access, regulatory requirements and standards for the legal cannabis industry, extensive public education on the risks associated with