NORML
JUNE 10, 2019
For the first time, the House Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government Appropriations has included language seeking to protect the employment of federal employees who consume cannabis in legal jurisdictions. “Denying responsible adults access to federal employment opportunities for engaging in state legal conduct is counterproductive and it disproportionately impacts the veteran community.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 10, 2019
Just as Illinois agrees to legalize this happened. Illinois man who ordered over 40 pounds of weed-infused chocolate gets 4-year sentence. [link]. Thomas J. Franzen, a 37-year-old suburban Chicago man, pleaded guilty to possession of more than 5,000 grams of cannabis after ordering 42 pounds of marijuana-infused chocolate from California with the intention of selling it.
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The Fresh Toast
JUNE 10, 2019
Marijuana As Treatment For Prostate Cancer: Here’s What Doctors Know Recently there has been interest in prostate cancer and treatment with cannabis. I have treated men with prostate cancer for over 35 years. The post Marijuana As Treatment For Prostate Cancer: Here’s What Doctors Know appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
NORML
JUNE 10, 2019
Military veterans who participate in a state’s medical marijuana access program frequently report substituting cannabis for alcohol and other controlled substances, according to data published in The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse. A team of investigators from Palo Alto University in California, Harvard University, and the Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia surveyed marijuana use patterns in 93 US military veterans participating in a medical cannabis collective.
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.
Leafly
JUNE 10, 2019
The state's first medical marijuana law update in nine years cuts fees, adds testing, and expands rural access. The post Arizona Just Made Cannabis Safer and Saved Every Patient $150 appeared first on Leafly.
Medical Cannabis Brief brings together the best content for patients and advocates from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Leafly
JUNE 10, 2019
We visited the Curaleaf dispensary in Queens to find out how their team is helping New Yorkers understand the state’s evolving medical cannabis program. The post How Curaleaf Connects New Yorkers with Medical Cannabis appeared first on Leafly.
WeedAdvisor
JUNE 10, 2019
Whether you’re an athlete, a health enthusiast or just a person looking for relief from a variety of symptoms, odds are the term “CBD” has crossed your path. Short for “cannabidiol,” CBD is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant. At first, CBD was a niche product. Now, thanks to word-of-mouth and massive media coverage, CBD is now considered a supplement, joining the ranks of protein powders, energy bars and sports drinks, to name a few.
Leafly
JUNE 10, 2019
What you need to know about visiting Toronto for the NBA Finals. The post NBA Finals: What Sports Fans Need to Know About Cannabis in Canada appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 10, 2019
The Colorado Department of Revenue’s Marijuana Enforcement Division is facilitating the following stakeholder work groups to collaborate on proposed rule updates for the Division’s 2019 permanent rulemaking session. Please see the attached solicitation for more information. Regards, The Marijuana Enforcement Division. Stakeholder Work Group Solistation.
Leafly
JUNE 10, 2019
If you sell a vaping device, you may neither show it to customers before they buy it, nor let them handle it. The post Smoke-Free Ontario Act to Keep Vapes Hidden at Cannabis Stores appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 10, 2019
Here’s the full report. WHNT News 19 has learned Governor Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 236 into law. Deputy Press Secretary for Communications for Gov. Ivey Gina Maiola told WHNT News 19 she signed the bill into law Monday afternoon. She had until 11:59 p.m. to sign it. . The bill seeks to create a commission to study the effects of medical marijuana and renew Carly’s law, which allowed children with seizures to legally use cannabis oil.
Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)
JUNE 10, 2019
As cannabis industry participants and observers are well aware, on June 4th, the Illinois General Assembly officially passed House Bill 1438, which will create the financial and regulatory framework for the sale and use of cannabis and cannabis-infused products in Illinois via (the “ Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act ” or “ CRTA ”).
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 10, 2019
Here’s the introduction to the Marijuana Moment piece. The Jamaican government will be putting pressure on the U.S. Congress to approve bipartisan legislation that would shield banks that service state-legal marijuana businesses, the country’s finance minister says. Speaking at a recent trade show convention, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Audley Shaw said that Jamaica will use its diplomatic channels to advocate for the bill, which cleared the House Financial Se
Peninsula Alternative Health
JUNE 10, 2019
(Interviewed by Erin Bilenki) Donnie Jackson is a Senior Patient Consultant at Peninsula Alternative Health (PAH). Donnie takes pride in his position and strives to be a positive light in the lives of all his patients. As a cannabis enthusiast, he has spent countless hours investigating different forms of the plant and various ways to medicate with it.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 10, 2019
We’ve got very unlikely cabinet members admitting to smoking cannabis and the C of E. saying it’s ok to invest in the plant , the Oasis link and Liverpool involved cannabis trials. Talking of Liverpool our header photo reminds us all that as always the fab four were well ahead of the crowd by about 50 years or so ! Where shall we start ?
Otherside Farms
JUNE 10, 2019
The marijuana industry is quickly evolving at a restless pace. Catch up on the latest trends in the marijuana industry for 2019. Legal marijuana has become a massive legal business in the past few years, and the business will continue to grow as more and more states legalize it. The hallmark of any business is adaptation. Businesses will grow and change with the demands of the market, and the marijuana industry is no exception.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 10, 2019
A “supreme” ganja which disappeared decades ago and was originally smoked by Bob Marley is being recreated by a Jamaican scientist. The landrace cannabis had grown naturally in the country before it was wiped out by the American war on drugs in the 1980s. Dr Machel Emanuel told The Daily Mail between the 1950s and ’70s, the country was known for the landrace cannabis.
The Joint Blog
JUNE 10, 2019
Finding the right group of treatments for your joint issues can be difficult, Especially because of some of the side effects that come along with some of the prescription medicines, you can take for your arthritis or joint issues. Many people have seen success in treating their joint troubles with CBD oil, a natural cannabinoid that is new to the market.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 10, 2019
Author: Stephen Thomas. The continuing internal tension between various agencies and offices of the U.S. federal government over how to address the (seemingly) unstoppable growth of the marijuana industry in light of current federal law has been a bit like watching the earth’s tectonic plates in action. It may not seem like much is happening, but occasionally there is movement, albeit small, that belies and relieves some of the tension.
Leafly
JUNE 10, 2019
The big gaming companies didn't want the competition in Las Vegas, so it'll be at least July 2021 before the first lounge opens. The post Las Vegas OK’d Cannabis Lounges but Nevada Just Said No appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 10, 2019
Port Louis, Mauritius (PANA) – A hundred Mauritians, gathered under the name Kolektif 420, took part on Saturday in a march in the streets of Port Louis to demand the legalisation of medical cannabis. Read the full article (paywall). at. [link].
Leafly
JUNE 10, 2019
Here’s how to safely transport your cannabis from point A to point B without breaking any rules. The post How to Travel With Cannabis in the Car appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 10, 2019
Here’s the blurb… Clinicians and medical students interested in learning from the experts about how medical cannabis works, helps patients and can be prescribed are invited to a CPD-accredited lecture and Q&A hosted by Hon. Professor Mike Barnes, author and Director of Education at The Academy of Medical Cannabis. Change of legislation for medical cannabis is leading to an influx of patients across primary and secondary care enquiring about this treatment.
Peninsula Alternative Health
JUNE 10, 2019
Assistant Clinical Director Erin Bilenki standing next to Patient Consultant and Concentrate Expert Donnie Jackson. (Interviewed by Erin Bilenki) Donnie Jackson is a Senior Patient Consultant at Peninsula Alternative Health (PAH). Donnie takes pride in his position and strives to be a positive light in the lives of all his patients. As a cannabis enthusiast, he has spent countless hours investigating different forms of the plant and various ways to medicate with it.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 10, 2019
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WeedAdvisor
JUNE 10, 2019
Amid the buzz of legislation flying from state-to-state for marijuana reform, perhaps the most high-stakes bill right now is the Security and Fair Enforcement Act, or SAFE Act of 2019. If passed, this bipartisan bill would demolish an obstacle that has plagued banks and dispensaries alike. Due to the clashes between laws in legal states and federal laws – which maintain that marijuana is illegal – banks fear federal prosecution if they handle money from otherwise legal dispensaries.
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