Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), responsible for monitoring compliance with global drug treaties, has admitted it may have to water down its hardline approach to cannabis regulation to stay relevant. The agency released its annual report on Thursday , and with a new president in charge, it finally appears ready to listen to the rest of the world on cannabis reform.
Canna Law Blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
On February 20, 2020, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) released its proposed regulations for the Cannabis Appellations Program, something that many cultivators have been anticipating since the inception of the Medicinal and Adult Use Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA). We’ve written about appellations and their applicability to cannabis before, but a quick refresher is warranted.
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The Joint Blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
The use of marijuana is increasing at a rapid pace among those aged 65 and older, according to a new study published on February 24, 2020 in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine. “With the legalization of cannabis in many states for medical and/or recreational purposes, there is increasing interest in using cannabis to treat a variety of long-term health conditions and symptoms common among older adults”, states the study. “The use of cannabis in the past year by adults 65 yea
Americans for Safe Access
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
The signing of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the 2018 Farm Bill) into law resulted in the descheduling of hemp and opened the door to the wide scale production of the crop. It also tasked the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) with establishing rules and regulations around hemp cultivation, including adherence to the legal limit of 0.3% THC by dry weight.
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.
Project CBD
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
A flawed study by Harvard scientists claims that marijuana smokers get into more car accidents even when they’re not high. Stoned driving should be considered when assessing the public health impact of cannabis, but not disproportionate to the established harm.
Medical Cannabis Brief brings together the best content for patients and advocates from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Colorado police arrested a man based on the "in plain smell" doctrine, but could they really smell weed in the car? The post Can police really smell cannabis in your car? appeared first on Leafly.
Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Cannabis gets a bad rap for making people feel tired and hungry. This might sound like a dream to people suffering from poor appetite or insomnia. For everyone else, it sounds more like a nightmare. The reality is that many of the rumors and misconceptions that continue to circulate about marijuana stem from a few peoples’ bad experiences and simple misinformation.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Ever wondered about CBD and your skin? Check out this guide to CBD skincare, presented by Populum, with information about acne, scarring, and more. The post CBD skincare for beginners appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
The current reporting season is a narrative of failed deals and ever shakier foundations at the top end of cannabis town in Canada & the US. Here’s the latest to hit the courts. Who’s next, we ask? Bloomberg report ………… A legal fight has emerged after Tilray Inc.’s deal to buy 420 Investments Ltd. for $110 million was terminated last week, with the Alberta-based retailer suing the Canadian cannabis producer for breach of contract and accusing it of draggin
Leafly
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
The formula in Marro's CBD Pain roller is blended with terpenes such as limonene, beta-caryophyllene and linalool, that work in synergy to help you manage pain and inflammation. . The post Unboxing the Marro Pain Roller appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Life Network
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Lethbridge store opening signals Hobo’s Alberta market entry with construction underway on two additional provincial locations Vancouver, Feb. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — One of Canada’s top-performing cannabis retailers, Hobo Cannabis Company (“Hobo”), today announces the opening and launch of its first retail store in Downtown Lethbridge, Alberta (305 6th Street South), with an additional two locations […].
Leafly
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Robberies, heists, and bear spray: It's crazy cannabis crime week at Leafly. The post The Roll-Up #130: It’s cannabis crime week appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Life Network
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index plunged for a fifth straight day before trading was prematurely halted while U.S. markets were in correction territory on the path to their worst weekly performance since the financial crisis. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 324.48 points or 1.9 per cent at 16,717.44 before trading ended at 1:54 […].
Leafly
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Find 420-friendly events happening near you this month. The post Cannabis events in British Columbia for March 2020 appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
BY ALICIA ALTENAU, GREEN LIGHT LAW GROUP —. After a significant outcry by the hemp community, the USDA is backing down from its requirement that all hemp be tested at DEA-registered labs for the 2020 season. This is great news for farmers for the current year, as hemp producers will be allowed to use the established, local labs that already exist provided the labs have the capacity to test for Total THC on a post-decarboxylated basis.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Find 420-friendly events happening near you this month. The post Cannabis events in Ontario for March 2020 appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
El Diario reports. A ruling in Murcia (Spain) establishes that the consistories do not have powers to fine for possession of drugs on public roads unless they have been delegated. Google translation relates the article thus… Relevant judgment around cannabis. The court of administrative litigation No. 5 of Murcia has issued a judgment, only appealable before the Constitutional Court, which establishes that the City Council of Yecla has no powers to process sanctions for this matter.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Find 420-friendly events happening near you this month. The post Cannabis events in Alberta for March 2020 appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Based on reports the parliament passed the bill on Thursday that was tabled by Agriculture Minister Kondwani Nankhumwa. The law makes it legal to cultivate and process cannabis for the formerly mentioned uses. The bill however does not permit decriminalizing recreational use. “We are very happy that finally we’re taking the right steps to move the country’s economy forwards,” Chauncy Jere, a director of Ikaros Africa, one of the two companies conducting industrial hemp trials in Central Malawi,
Leafly
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Find 420-friendly events happening near you this month. The post Cannabis events in Manitoba for March 2020 appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
This is an in-depth review of Charlotte’s web CBD versus Endoca. Both CBD brands are reputable and offer high-quality CBD products. In this article, we have placed these two brands side by side and broken down different key elements to see which brand stands out. From our analysis, it appears that Charlotte’s web has the upper hand, even though both brands cut the threshold for top-rated CBD companies.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Find 420-friendly events happening near you this month. The post Cannabis events in Canada for March 2020 appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Remember the glory days of 2017 and 2018 where the phrase “vertical integration” ruled supreme and every cannabis company CEO had it roll off his or her tongue in a fashion remiscent of Broccoli creation, Blofeld. This week Med Men’s umpteenth quarterly report showing thinly disguised catastrophe has obviously made their new (some described as “interim”) management team sit up and realise that they are actually in the retail game and that world domination isn’
Cannabis Life Network
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
VAUGHAN, ON, Feb. 28, 2020 /CNW/ – CannTrust Holdings Inc. (“CannTrust” or the “Company”, TSX: TRST, NYSE: CTST) announced today that on February 27, 2020 the Company received written notification from the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) that CannTrust is no longer in compliance with the NYSE’s continued listing standard rules because the per share trading […].
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
OLCC and WLCB Leaders Discuss the Impact of Hemp on the Adult Use Marijuana Market. February 27, 2020. In a special episode of In the Weeds , Steve Marks of the Oregon Liquor Control Commission , and Rick Garza of the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board talk about navigating the unregulated world of hemp, and where it intersects with the regulated adult-use marijuana markets in Oregon and Washington.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Find 420-friendly events happening near you this month. The post Cannabis events in Atlantic Canada for March 2020 appeared first on Leafly.
The Fresh Toast
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Medical marijuana programs vary from state to state. Here's what you need to know before obtaining a patient card. Continue reading 4 Things You Should Know Before Getting A Medical Marijuana Card at The Fresh Toast.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Find 420-friendly events happening near you this month. The post Cannabis events in Saskatchewan for March 2020 appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Merry Jane reports on an eminently sensible way of dealing with the grey and black market. Massachusetts officials are trying to brainstorm a more effective way to weaken the black market. A recent report by the state Attorney General’s office and the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) proposes the creation of a new, multi-agency task force that would focus on cracking down on unlicensed pot operations.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Find 420-friendly events happening near you this month. The post Cannabis events in Quebec for March 2020 appeared first on Leafly.
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