Wed.Aug 19, 2020

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Poll: Support for Legalizing Marijuana Is Bipartisan

NORML

"Our polling shows bipartisan support for meaningful legislative marijuana reform that would legalize marijuana.". The post Poll: Support for Legalizing Marijuana Is Bipartisan appeared first on NORML.

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How detrimental is indoor cannabis cultivation to the environment?

Leafly

A new study argues that indoor cannabis is worse for the environment than outdoor, but many companies are already changing the indoor landscape. The post How detrimental is indoor cannabis cultivation to the environment? appeared first on Leafly.

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Marijuana & COVID-19: Top Studies [August 2020]

CannaMD

Can cannabis help treat the coronavirus? Or are the countless headlines touting “marijuana breakthroughs” just a scam? CannaMD takes a look at everything we know about cannabis and COVID-19 so far – separating science from spectacle, and highlighting key findings that might even surprise the most seasoned medical marijuana supporters. Coronavirus Basics.

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Homegrown Cannabis Co. makes sure no one grows alone

Leafly

This company doesn’t just sell seeds—they teach you everything you need to know about growing them, too. The post Homegrown Cannabis Co. makes sure no one grows alone appeared first on Leafly.

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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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Marijuana Legalization on the Ballot in Arizona

MassRoots

Arizona voters will have a chance to cast a ballot in support of recreational marijuana this coming November. The initiative will hit the polls only four years after voters rejected a similar measure by a slim margin of 2.6 percent. However, a recent survey showed that over 62 percent of likely voters now support legalizing cannabis, suggesting a recent change of heart in the Grand Canyon State.

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How Cultivation of Cannabis Affects European Economy

Cannabis Law Report

There are many talks that cannabis will become one of the key criteria for the development of the European economy. Many states are thinking about … Read More.

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Is CBD or Marijuana Healthier?

Leafwell

What is healthier – CBD or Marijuana? This is a question our physicians hear often when they speak with people who understand the value of cannabis as medicine but are unsure which form is best for them. It’s a difficult question to answer, because we have to then ask the follow-up question, “For what?” Different conditions require different treatments, and in some instances cannabidiol (CBD).

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Pepsi-Co Bottling Co In Deal To Supply Flavored Hemp Seltzers To NY City

Cannabis Law Report

It’s the standard press release but inyteresting to note that Pepsi-Co are in on the deal Kaló, a handcrafted, locally-sourced, hemp-infused seltzer, makes its debut … Read More. The post Pepsi-Co Bottling Co In Deal To Supply Flavored Hemp Seltzers To NY City first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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NIST and FDA May Be the Cannabis Quality Assurance Heroes We Need

Canna Law Blog

Over the years, we’ve pointed out when federal agencies opt to ignore the federal illegality of cannabis. It happens more often than you might think depending on the topic (see, for example, the NLRB ). One agency, though, that has surprisingly never lifted a finger against state-legal cannabis–though it is taking a closer look at CBD–is the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ).

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Red Light Holland (Ontario CA Corp) Hopes To Have First Crop Of Magic Truffles ( x3 Varieties) For Netherlands Market By October

Cannabis Law Report

Red Light Holland Corp. (CSE: TRIP ) (FSE: 4YX) (“Red Light Holland” or the “Company”), an Ontario-based corporation positioning itself to engage in the production, … Read More. The post Red Light Holland (Ontario CA Corp) Hopes To Have First Crop Of Magic Truffles ( x3 Varieties) For Netherlands Market By October first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Doctors And Patients Agree: Doctors Aren’t Good Sources For Medical Marijuana Info

The Fresh Toast

Doctors And Patients Agree: Doctors Aren’t Good Sources For Medical Marijuana Info. The majority of medical marijuana patients do not consider their primary care physicians a good source of information regarding cannabis, according to a recent survey. The post Doctors And Patients Agree: Doctors Aren’t Good Sources For Medical Marijuana Info appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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New York State Authorities Say USDA hemp rules ‘unrealistic,’

Cannabis Law Report

Calling federal rules for regulating hemp “unrealistic” and “unreasonable,” New York agriculture authorities say they won’t try to regulate the crop, telling hemp farmers they’ll … Read More. The post New York State Authorities Say USDA hemp rules ‘unrealistic,’ first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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The EU Debates If CBD Food Products Should Labeled as a Narcotic

Veriheal

Cannabis has proven to be notoriously difficult to categorize and label. In part, that’s because there’s a lot of misinformation about cannabis out there, partly as a result of the War on Drugs and the moral panic that it created. Cannabis has been classified as a Schedule I substance —that is, a substance with high potential for abuse and no medical utility—but we’re now seeing widespread acceptance of the fact that that classification is wrong.

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Santa Clara County looking at eliminating medical marijuana ID fee

Cannabis Law Report

The San Jose Spotlight reports… Santa Clara County Supervisor Dave Cortese wants to make obtaining medical marijuana products more accessible by waiving the $100 renewal … Read More. The post Santa Clara County looking at eliminating medical marijuana ID fee first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Why Cannabis Companies Need to Care About the TCPA

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

Cannabis companies nationwide are facing yet another statutory obstacle that can have serious (and potential ruinous) consequences for the emerging industry if not appropriately addressed—the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”). There is a recent uptick in class-action lawsuits filed against cannabis companies across the country premised on alleged violations of the TCPA including lawsuits in Michigan and California.

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Press Release: ECS Botanics To Develop Large Scale Outdoor Medicinal Cannabis Project

Cannabis Law Report

Here’ the press release in full. Good to see that they don’t intend to waste, time , money and future resources with indoor grows.… Read More. The post Press Release: ECS Botanics To Develop Large Scale Outdoor Medicinal Cannabis Project first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

Epidiolex has been approved for the treatment of seizures associated with two rare and severe forms of epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) and Dravet syndrome (DS). Has the FDA approved Epidiolex for any other conditions? Yes. On July 31, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Epidiolex (cannabidiol or CBD) oral solution for the treatment of seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) in patients one year of age and older.

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Press Release: Revive Therapeutics Advancing Drug Delivery Technology for Psychedelics

Cannabis Law Report

We do read this with a wry smile as. correct us if we are wrong…but it is a pretty tried a tested technology for the … Read More. The post Press Release: Revive Therapeutics Advancing Drug Delivery Technology for Psychedelics first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Benefits of Cannabis Coconut Oil

Cannabis Life Network

If you are looking for a supertonic that can benefit skin conditions, chronic pain, and dental issues, reach for cannabis coconut oil. No kidding! Cannabis coconut oil is genuinely remarkable. Here’s a look into it and why it’s worth using! Cannabis coconut oil is anti-everything Coconut is a known superfood for many reasons. Full of […].

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Over 80% of Vermont Patients Think Doctors are Uninformed on Medical Marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

Lab roots reports… Researchers from the University of Vermont have found that less than 20% of patients think their doctors are a ‘good source’ of … Read More. The post Over 80% of Vermont Patients Think Doctors are Uninformed on Medical Marijuana first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Mold Fungus Forces Recall Of Medical Cannabis Product In Florida & State Orders Retailers To Notify Customers

Cannabis Law Report

CBS local news reports…… The medical-marijuana company Alpha Foliage, Inc. has recalled a product that was dispensed to patients in July because of a mold … Read More. The post Mold Fungus Forces Recall Of Medical Cannabis Product In Florida & State Orders Retailers To Notify Customers first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Wu Tang Bring Cannabis To The People

Cannabis Law Report

Yes we have been a bit celebrity heavy on the reporting this week but the combination of it being Raekwon and his philosophy of bringing … Read More. The post Wu Tang Bring Cannabis To The People first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Tasmanian Hemp Association To Lobby State Politicians

Cannabis Law Report

Local newspeper The Advocate reports… The Tasmanian Hemp Association wants hemp to lose its narcotic status in legislation and is lobbying Federal and State … Read More. The post Tasmanian Hemp Association To Lobby State Politicians first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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MJ Biz Report Canada Accused Of Trade Protectionism On Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

The report says that as Canada’s cannabis exports soar at least one unamed foreign government “plans to make a formal appeal to federal officials in … Read More. The post MJ Biz Report Canada Accused Of Trade Protectionism On Cannabis first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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LexBlog: Using ADR for Cannabis Disputes

Cannabis Law Report

Alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) – such as mediation and arbitration – has long been an attractive alternative to litigating disputes in court, especially for parties … Read More. The post LexBlog: Using ADR for Cannabis Disputes first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Portland, Oregon Seeing Spike In Dispensary Break-Ins

Cannabis Law Report

Ganjapreneur reports… Cannabis dispensaries in Portland, Oregon have been targeted by at least 47 break-ins since May; store owners believe it’s the same group hitting … Read More. The post Portland, Oregon Seeing Spike In Dispensary Break-Ins first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Matt Cantelo Head Honcho At Private Medical Cannabis Company, Australian Natural Therapeutics Group, Lists His Sydney Home For $AUS20+ Million

Cannabis Law Report

It’s tough in the world of Australian medical cannabis ! Remembering that the TGA (Australian Theraputic Goods Administration) is yet to fully approve even 1 … Read More. The post Matt Cantelo Head Honcho At Private Medical Cannabis Company, Australian Natural Therapeutics Group, Lists His Sydney Home For $AUS20+ Million first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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OCHI(Oakland Community Healing Initiative) Publish Safe Practice Guidelines & Principles

Cannabis Law Report

They write… The following seven actions describe Safe Practice Guidelines and Principles for participation in the OCHI Pilot Program. Entheogenic plants and mushrooms are powerful … Read More. The post OCHI(Oakland Community Healing Initiative) Publish Safe Practice Guidelines & Principles first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.