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Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Researchers Are Focused On Treating Autism With Marijuana

The Fresh Toast

Leading marijuana researchers now believe a cannabis compound could treat autism symptoms. Continue reading Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Researchers Are Focused On Treating Autism With Marijuana at The Fresh Toast.

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FBI: Marijuana Arrests Rise For Third Straight Year, Outpace Arrests For All Violent Crimes

NORML

The total number of persons arrested in the United States for violating marijuana laws rose for the third consecutive year, according to data released by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report, police made 663,367 arrests for marijuana-related violations in 2018. That total is more than 21 percent higher than the total number of persons arrested for the commission of violent crimes (521,103).

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Judge Orders New Mexico Regulators to Let Non-Residents Into State’s Medical Cannabis Program

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis Business Times reports… The New Mexico Department of Health must begin issuing medical cannabis cards to qualifying non-residents following a judge’s ruling that upholds an elimination of the program’s residency requirements. Santa Fe District Court Judge Bryan Biedscheid’s order addressed confusion over the state’s medical cannabis law earlier this year.

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Patient-Focused Recommendations Regarding the Vaping Crisis

Americans for Safe Access

Over the past two months, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been working with state and local departments of health around the country to identify cases of what has come to be known as Vaping-Associated Pulmonary Illness (VAPI). As of 5:00 PM on September 25, the CDC had confirmed 805 cases of lung injury in 46 states and one U.S. territory.

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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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4 cannabis producers on what makes a strain great to grow

Leafly

Choosing a strain to homegrow can be hard enough, but what if you had to pick one for mass cultivation? Here's what some of the pros look for. The post 4 cannabis producers on what makes a strain great to grow appeared first on Leafly.

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Keep calm and vape on: As UK embraces e-cigarettes, US shies away

Leafly

While the U.S. scrambles to crack down on vaping, Britain has embraced electronic cigarettes as a powerful tool to help smokers kick the habit. The post Keep calm and vape on: As UK embraces e-cigarettes, US shies away appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML: FBI: Marijuana Arrests Rise For Third Straight Year, Outpace Arrests For All Violent Crimes

Cannabis Law Report

How did this happen ? NORML report. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report, police made 663,367 arrests for marijuana-related violations in 2018. That total is more than 21 percent higher than the total number of persons arrested for the commission of violent crimes (521,103). Of those arrested for marijuana crimes, some 90 percent (608,776) were arrested for marijuana possession offenses only.

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Cannabis events in Alberta for October 2019

Leafly

Cannabis expos, ghost tours, and educational events are on tap for those seeking 420-friendly happenings in the province this October. The post Cannabis events in Alberta for October 2019 appeared first on Leafly.

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Colorado Research: Crime Fell After Legalization

Cannabis Info

Colorado Research : Crime Fell After Legalization. A brand new examine reveals that crime charges dropped in Denver after legalization of hashish. Predictions from pundits that legalization would flip Colorado right into a crime-ridden wasteland are unsuitable. A recent study proves that crime charges in Denver fell after marijuana was legalized. In truth, the examine additionally exhibits that areas with dispensaries noticed substantial drops in crime.

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Cannabis events in Atlantic Canada for October 2019

Leafly

If inclined, make sure to get involved with your local cannabis community as the country rolls into its first full year of recreational legalization as of the 17th! The post Cannabis events in Atlantic Canada for October 2019 appeared first on Leafly.

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4 Things To Consider When Deciding To Take CBD Hemp Oil

Otherside Farms

Cannabidiol or CBD is a compound drawn from the hemp plant. It is one among many more compounds known as cannabinoids present in this plant that serve to boost human health and help individuals develop a strong resistance to environmental changes. If you’re wondering whether the use of this oil is legal, you can rest assured that it is at least in all the 50 states in the US.

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Cannabis events in Quebec for October 2019

Leafly

Quebeckers can get their buds together this month and help ring in the country’s first full year of recreational cannabis legalization on the 17th. The post Cannabis events in Quebec for October 2019 appeared first on Leafly.

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New Mexico medical cannabis growers sue state over plant limits

Cannabis Law Report

Three New Mexico medical cannabis cultivation companies are challenging a plant-count limit the state’s regulators put in place, saying the cap puts constraints on the supply of medical marijuana to patients. G&G Genetics, Sacred Garden and Ultra Health joined together in filing a lawsuit against the state’s health department in response to the new rules that limit the number of plants one company can grow to 1,750, the Santa Fe New Mexican reported.

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Cannabis Events in Canada for October 2019

Leafly

There are lots of opportunities to get involved with you local cannabis community this October, right across the country. The post Cannabis Events in Canada for October 2019 appeared first on Leafly.

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SAFE Banking Act is Good News for U.S. but Might Be Bad for Canada

WeedAdvisor

The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act gained serious traction in recent months, recently passing by an overwhelming majority in the House. Although it faces a bit of an uphill battle in the Senate, the Act is far from dead. But while the SAFE Banking Act could be a huge boon for dispensaries in legal states, The Financial Post warns of potential negative effects on the Canadian marijuana industry.

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Cannabis events in British Columbia for October 2019

Leafly

Find 420-friendly events near you this month. The post Cannabis events in British Columbia for October 2019 appeared first on Leafly.

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United States Opens its First Cannabis Café

WeedAdvisor

Massachusetts may have given the go-ahead for cannabis cafés, but California beat them to the punch. CNN reports that on October 1 st , Los Angeles became the home to America’s very first cannabis café. Aside from being an interesting amenity, the café symbolizes the pioneering efforts of both legislators and cannabis enthusiasts. It also is a huge step forward in normalizing marijuana use as the drug still attempts to shake its Reefer Madness stigma among citizens and legislators.

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Cannabis events in Manitoba for October 2019

Leafly

You’ll be able to find both entertaining and educational happenings in Winnipeg this month, as the country approaches its first full year of recreational legalization. The post Cannabis events in Manitoba for October 2019 appeared first on Leafly.

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Bloomberg: Cannabis Industry’s 401(k) Dreams Dashed by Tax Code, Legal Fears

Cannabis Law Report

Helping employees save for the future is an unrealistic goal for cannabis companies hamstrung by tax law provisions and retirement industry fears that reach back to the federal government’s “war on drugs.”. Large 401(k) retirement plan providers are afraid to get involved with an industry engaging in activities still illegal under federal law, and a decades-old ban on most federal tax deductions can make providing plans expensive for the companies, tax and retirement professionals say.

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Cannabis events in Saskatchewan for October 2019

Leafly

Cannabis fans in Saskatchewan can get ready for two shows from an iconic cannabis-inclined comedy duo. The post Cannabis events in Saskatchewan for October 2019 appeared first on Leafly.

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Pro Snowboarder and Film Maker Travis Rice Partners with Leading CBD Brand, HempFusion

Cannabis Law Report

DENVER, CO , Sept. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – HempFusion (“the Company”) , a leading Hemp/CBD company in the United States with distribution of its family of brands to over 3,400 retailers across 47 states, is pleased to announce a first of its kind partnership with legendary action sports athlete and global action film icon Travis Rice , as the latest HempFusion brand ambassador.

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Everything Canadians need to know about cannabis terpenes

Leafly

Learn everything you need to know about cannabis terpenes, including what they are, how they work in the body, how they contribute to a strain’s effects, and which Canadian products contain your favourite terps. The post Everything Canadians need to know about cannabis terpenes appeared first on Leafly.

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AgraFlora Organics Bolsters European Supply Agreement; Receives C$2,000,000 Cash Infusion

Cannabis Law Report

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AgraFlora Organics International Inc. (“ AgraFlora ” or the “ Company ”) ( CSE: AGRA) (Frankfurt: PU31) (OTCPK: PUFXF ), a growth oriented and diversified international cannabis company, is pleased to announce that further to a commercial rights and supply agreement (the “Agreement”), dated May 22, 2019, the Company has entered into a complementary cooperation agreement (the “Co-Op Agreement”).

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Cannabis events in Ontario for October 2019

Leafly

Find 420-friendly events near you. The post Cannabis events in Ontario for October 2019 appeared first on Leafly.

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Greenlane Expands Global Footprint with European Acquisition

Cannabis Law Report

Synergistic Acquisition Expands Global Distribution, Retail and E-Commerce Capabilities. Broadens Geographic Footprint with 700 Points of Distribution and Sales Across Over 20 European Markets. Company Also Announces New European Logistics Partnership. BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greenlane Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: GNLN) (“Greenlane”), one of the largest global sellers of premium cannabis accessories, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Con

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

What is the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937? Efforts to control the cultivation and use of marijuana have a long history in the US. In the 1930s, these efforts led to the enactment of the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937.The Act did not prohibit marijuana but sought to regulate its use by means of registration and taxation for those engaged in marijuana activities.

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Mondaq: Switzerland: Regulatory Framework For CBD Products In Switzerland

Cannabis Law Report

Overview. According to the current regulatory set-up in Switzerland, it is permissible to sell and purchase cannabis products, as long as the THC level remains below 1%. As a consequence, the industry currently shows a specific interest in CBD products, i.e. cannabis products containing a low THC, but high cannabidiol level. The regulatory framework applicable to CBD products has to be determined by allocating the relevant products either to a specific product category, such as medical products,

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Innovating to Meet Market Demand in Cannabis

Cannabis Maven

Ooze continually creates and innovates products to meet consumer demand in the cannabis market.

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Cannabis ETF falls toward record low, as bearish bets increase

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis stocks continued to sell off Monday toward new lows, fueling an increase in bearish bets on the sector. The ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF MJ, -3.26% dropped 2.8% toward a record low, and were headed for a third-straight decline, and 10th drop in 11 sessions. The ETF has plunged 17% over the past 11 sessions. Ihor Dusaniwsky, managing director of predictive analytics at financial analytics company S3 Partners , said he’s witnessed and “overall increase in shares shorted,

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Innovating to Meet Market Demand in Cannabis

Cannabis Maven

Ooze continually creates and innovates products to meet consumer demand in the cannabis market.