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State Policy Weekly Update (1/10/23)

NORML

Lawmakers in many states have started to pre-file marijuana law reform legislation and some sessions have already begun holding hearings. This week's update highlights legislative developments in Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah and Washington. The post State Policy Weekly Update (1/10/23) appeared first on NORML.

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Arizona Supreme Court sets important precedent in pregnancy and cannabis case

Leafly

Lindsay Ridgell, a registered medical marijuana patient, had to fight for her child, her career, and her reputation. The post Arizona Supreme Court sets important precedent in pregnancy and cannabis case appeared first on Leafly.

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How to Calm Your Anxious Brain

United Patients Group

How to Calm Your Anxious Brain. Introduction. Most of us have an anxious mind, and for some of us, anxiety is a serious problem. But even if you fall into the latter group, there are steps you can take to calm your anxious brain. Stop Telling Yourself the Story of the Worst That Could Happen. Stop telling yourself the story of the worst that could happen.

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Discreetly Dank: ‘I had to stop using weed as an emotional crutch’

Leafly

Volume 5 of Discreetly Dank gets real and discusses cannabis use disorder, coping, and maintaining a healthy relationship with weed. The post Discreetly Dank: ‘I had to stop using weed as an emotional crutch’ 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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Aurora Cannabis Club offers more than camaraderie

Illinois News Joint

In the past, Illinoisans have had community groups to help bring likeminded folks together, from freemasonry to the quilter’s club, but with legalization in the Prairie State, Illinoisans can now come together at the Aurora Cannabis Club and learn about cannabis with other “growers, enthusiasts, medical patients, and anybody else who wants to learn about cultivation”.

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Bloomberg: Tilray May Move Into Fruit, Beer as Cannabis Legalization Stalls

Cannabis Law Report

Interesting? CEO Irwin Simon seeks more deals in beer and wellness Excess growing capacity may be used for fruit, vegetables Tilray Brands Inc., a marijuana company with a strong presence in Canada and Europe, may make more acquisitions in the alcohol space or even get into growing produce since US cannabis legalization hasn’t progressed as […].

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Young Americans Are Making Smarter Choices and Saying No to Tobacco

Veriheal

Are young Americans making a shift from smoking tobacco to smoking something else? According to Gallup, yes. A new poll released by Gallup says that young Americans are twice as likely to smoke cannabis than cigarettes. While some people might be alarmed to hear this, others feel relieved. This is because although smoking as a practice poses risks of its own , cannabis is a much cleaner substance than cigarettes.

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United States: Cannabis Leases: Important Considerations For Commercial Property Owners, Landlords And Tenants

Cannabis Law Report

09 January 2023 by Sarah A. Westby (Hartford), Gregory Muccilli (Hartford) and Nikolas D. Kittredge (Hartford) Shipman & Goodwin LLP As Connecticut awards provisional licenses to various types of cannabis establishments throughout the state, cannabis business owners, commercial real estate owners and prospective commercial real estate investors must consider several factors unique to this highly regulated industry.

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IRC § 280E is a Target for Cannabis Legal Reform in 2023

Canna Law Blog

Will we see tax reform in 2023 for cannabis sellers? Specifically, will Congress finally get something done about the pain inflicted on industry by the Internal Revenue Code at 26 USC § 280E? (“IRC 28oE” ) It feels like a long shot, but you never know. After many attempts to get the SAFE Banking Ac t through Congress, I can say that the industry feels a little defeated on the federal front.

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Missouri – Forms now available for personal marijuana cultivation

Cannabis Law Report

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MJ Biz Says Canadian marijuana company Delta 9 cutting capacity, jobs to save money

Cannabis Law Report

They report Winnipeg, Manitoba-based marijuana cultivator and retailer Delta 9 Cannabis is cutting its cultivation capacity by about 40%, including “a temporary layoff of approximately 40 staff,” as part of a plan to achieve positive cash flow from operations. Delta 9’s retail segment is profitable, Chief Operating Officer Mark Jonker said in a news release.

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Legislators Are Pursuing Psychedelics Legislation In Nearly A Dozen States For 2023 Says Marijuana Moment

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment reports Lawmakers Are Already Pursuing Psychedelics Legislation In Nearly A Dozen States For 2023 Lawmakers in nearly a dozen states are already pursuing psychedelics reform legislation for the 2023 session, with proposals ranging from legalizing psilocybin for therapeutic use to decriminalizing natural plants and fungi across the board.

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HEXO Launches Five New Cannabis Strains Under Market-Leading Redecan and Original Stash Brands

Cannabis Law Report

New TnT strains expand HEXO’s top-selling portfolio and are crafted to create a fulsome sensory experience for the consumer January 09, 2023 07:00 AM Eastern Standard Time GATINEAU, Quebec–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HEXO Corp. (TSX: HEXO; NASDAQ: HEXO) (“HEXO” or the “Company”), a leading producer of high-quality cannabis products, is pleased to announce the launch of its new […].

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INCBA’s Upcoming Events

Cannabis Law Report

March 20-21 Litigation in Los Angles April 28th* Hemp in Minnesota *Anticipated Date June 8-11 Cannabis Law Institute in DC September/October Intellectual Property in Montreal November 28 INCBA in Las Vegas What’s Your Story? Marketing 101 for Attorneys Wed, Jan 11, 2023 – 11:30am to 1:00pm PST Register now This webinar is geared towards attorneys […].

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Mary Jones Set to Launch in Washington after Successful California Debut

Cannabis Law Report

– Next Stage in Planned National Expansion for Cannabis-Infused Brand – SEATTLE, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Jones Soda Co. (CSE: JSDA, OTCQB: JSDA), the original craft soda known for its unconventional flavors and user-submitted photo labels, today announced the upcoming expansion of its new Mary Jones cannabis-infused beverage brand to the state of Washington following a successful June launch in California.

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Scotland: Jedburgh hemp insulation firm lands £2m investment

Cannabis Law Report

The BBC A Scots firm which makes insulation out of hemp has secured a £2m investment to speed up its growth. It will allow upgrades and additional production equipment to be purchased for IndiNature’s mill at Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders. The funding comes from the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB). Co-founder Scott Simpson said […].

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Colombia’s biggest money laundering case of 2022 – Textile imports from Asia allegedly used to launder drug money

Cannabis Law Report

Colombia’s prosecution seized assets worth almost $246 million (COP1.2 trillion) of an alleged money laundering ring with ties to the international drug trade in the United States and Asia. The money laundering was allegedly conducted by the “Holy Land Stores,” a major company that allegedly had used the imports and sales of clothes for trade-based money laundering […].

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Police Dig Up 3 Tons of Cocaine During Drug Seizure in Peru

Cannabis Law Report

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BELGIUM EXPECTED TO ANNOUNCE RECORD ANNUAL COCAINE HAUL…100 TONNES

Cannabis Law Report

Antwerp, BELGIUM – Belgium is expected to announce Tuesday a new annual record for cocaine seizures at its port of Antwerp, likely over 100 tonnes, amid ever more aggressive activity by drug cartels. The ports in Antwerp and nearby Rotterdam in the Netherlands are the two main gateways for cocaine dispatched from Latin America to […].

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Jamaica: Robert Chin, accused in $90m drug bust, granted bail

Cannabis Law Report

The Jamaica Gleaner reports…… Fifty-six-year-old Robert Chin, the man charged in connection with the $90 million cocaine bust at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston was granted bail in the sum of $700,000 on humanitarian grounds. Parish Judge Maxine Dennis-McPherson, from the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court, granted bail after an application was made […].

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California’s Cannabis Advisory Committee to hold subcommittee meetings

Cannabis Law Report

The Cannabis Advisory Committee (CAC) will hold two subcommittee meetings during the month of January: Cultivation Subcommittee Thursday, January 19, 2023 – 9 a.m. View the meeting agenda and information about the meeting. Public Health and Community Impact Subcommittee Friday, January 20, 2023 – […].

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What Are The New Employment Laws Implemented In California?

Cannabis Law Report

Barak Cohen, Andrew Kline, Thomas (Tommy) Tobin Perkins Coie As 2022 drew to a close, the Wall Street Journal reported that the FDA is finally considering releasing potential guidance regarding cannabidiol (“CBD”) in the coming year. While the exact timeline and scope of the FDA’s potential action is unclear, the Journal asserts that the agency will decide “within months” regarding the […].

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Newsroom: Cannabis-Related Emergency Department Visits among Older Adults on the Rise

Cannabis Law Report

Study shows a high risk for adverse effects of cannabis use for adults ages 65 and older January 09, 2023 | Annie Pierce As a growing number of older adults are experimenting with cannabis to help alleviate chronic symptoms, a new University of California San Diego School of Medicine study has identified a sharp increase in cannabis-related […].

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CBD Beverage Market is estimated to be US$ 46.3 billion by 2032 with a CAGR of 28.7% over the forecast period (2022-2032) – By PMI

Cannabis Law Report

CBD Beverage Market, By Type (Alcoholic and Non-alcoholic), By Grade (Pharmaceutical Grade and Food Grade), By Distribution Channel (Online Stores, Mass Merchandisers, Convenience Stores, Storefront Dispensaries, and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) – Trends, Analysis and Forecast till 2032 January 09, 2023 23:58 ET | […].

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BusinessCANN report: Irish Court Prosecutions To Resume As Europe Ties Itself Up In CBD Knots

Cannabis Law Report

EUROPE’S flip-flopping over the status of CBD is allowing the Irish authorities free rein to persecute the country’s hemp and CBD industry, it has been claimed. Over the coming days a fresh wave of prosecutions of hemp and CBD businesses and consumers is to begin in the Irish courts after the European Commission (EC) declined […].

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Harris Bricken Announce Via Press Release That Five Attorneys Named as Global Top 200 Psychedelic Lawyers

Cannabis Law Report

They appear to be happy about the listings…not that we’ve had any feedback at this end! Here’s their press release We are pleased to announce that five (!) Harris Bricken attorneys have all been recognized as Global Top 200 Psychedelic Lawyers and Policy & Regulatory Experts for 2023 by the Cannabis Law Report. The Cannabis Law Report […].

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