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Michigan: Gov. Whitmer Signs Marijuana Expungement Legislation Into Law

NORML

“Thousands of citizens unduly carry the undue burden and stigmatization of a past conviction for behavior that is no longer considered to be a crime. Our sense of justice and our principles of fairness demand that officials move swiftly to right the past wrongs of cannabis prohibition and criminalization.”. The post Michigan: Gov. Whitmer Signs Marijuana Expungement Legislation Into Law appeared first on NORML.

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Mainers spent $250,000 on cannabis during first weekend of retail sales

Leafly

In Bangor, the cops got tired of answering questions about the new law. Pro tip: Ask Leafly! The post Mainers spent $250,000 on cannabis during first weekend of retail sales appeared first on Leafly.

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Can Cannabis Really Help You Lose Weight?

LIWTS

You don’t have to be a seasoned cannabis user to have a good idea what the munchies are all about. The links between high-THC cannabis and insatiable hunger are well documented, if to a somewhat misleading and stereotypical extent. In any case, everybody knows that consuming cannabis can trigger the irresistible desire to raid the [ ] The post Can Cannabis Really Help You Lose Weight?

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New Jersey and Arizona legalization measures leading in latest polls

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61% of New Jersey residents say they'll vote for legalization, while 20% of Arizona voters remain undecided. The post New Jersey and Arizona legalization measures leading in latest polls 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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Even Aldi Are Picking Up On Industrial Hemp & In Their Wednesday Special Buys Sale Section Too !

Cannabis Law Report

Aldi might still be a mystery for those of you in the US, as for the rest of the planet we now know Aldi as … Read More. The post Even Aldi Are Picking Up On Industrial Hemp & In Their Wednesday Special Buys Sale Section Too ! first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Canada: Managing Director 5Buds Cannabis – Saskatoon, SK

Cannabis Law Report

5Buds Cannabis is a permitted Saskatchewan cannabis retailer operating stores in Warman, North Battleford and Yorkton, with two more locations opening early 2021. We are … Read More. The post Canada: Managing Director 5Buds Cannabis - Saskatoon, SK first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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9 best marijuana strains of the 2020 harvest

Leafly

Crosses of Gelato, Zkittlez, OG, Glue, Cakes, and more await. The post 9 best marijuana strains of the 2020 harvest appeared first on Leafly.

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Rwandan Cabinet Meeting Approves Guidelines To Allow Growing & Export Of Cannabis In Rwanda,

Cannabis Law Report

If you are interested in the nascent African cannabis sector, this i believe, is the first discussion we’ve seen in the Rwandan press. The New … Read More. The post Rwandan Cabinet Meeting Approves Guidelines To Allow Growing & Export Of Cannabis In Rwanda, first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Best CBD Products for Pain

Leafwell

There are hundreds of cannabidiol (CBD) products available on the market, with some being much better than others. It can be hard to know where to start so we wrote this article to help. When it comes to medical cannabis, we believe that a high quality product is key. Therefore, we’ve put together a list of the highest quality CBD products which could be used by people experiencing pain.

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How to Keep Your Grow Room Protected from Nosy People

Cannabis Law Report

Depending on which state you live in, the laws regarding the growing of marijuana can vary, which may mean you would prefer to keep any … Read More. The post How to Keep Your Grow Room Protected from Nosy People first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Navigating the SPAC Trend in the Cannabis and Hemp/CBD Market

Burns Levinson (Cannabusiness advisory)

Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACS) have had increased activity in the cannabis and hemp/CBD industries over the past year. Presently, these “blank check companies” have raised more than $3 billion. Investors and operators interested in partaking in these vehicles and participating in the public market should be aware of which SPACs will be looking to acquire participants in the cannabis and hemp/CBD industries and the tools they will need to navigate these somewhat rocky waters.

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Hemptown Launches Hemptown Naturals Line of Hemp Smokables

Cannabis Law Report

PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NetworkWire – Hemptown Organics Corp. (the “Company” or “Hemptown”), a privately held British Columbia company, is … Read More. The post Hemptown Launches Hemptown Naturals Line of Hemp Smokables first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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CBD Cosmetics: Unregulated, Yes. Risk-Free, No.

Canna Law Blog

It is well known by now that CBD-infused cosmetics represent the lowest level of risk for businesses. Indeed, CVS, Walgreens and Sephora are only a few of the major national retailers that now offer these products for sale. This is partially due to the fact that the Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) and many state regulators do not seem to take issue with the sale and marketing of these products but also because the cosmetic industry has been self-regulated for nearly a century.

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Canada: Second Anniversary of Cannabis Legalization

Cannabis Law Report

THE PRICE – Free? THE DATE – Oct 16, 2020 03:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada) THE RATING – THE BLURB – Description … Read More. The post Canada: Second Anniversary of Cannabis Legalization first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Avoid Halloween Candy! Easy and Simple Recipes for Stoner Sweets

Cannabis Life Network

Halloween is a holiday loved by stoners everywhere because after all, we like to munch out. Between the costumes, fun, horror movies, and candy, stoners love this spooky season. But, many cannabis enthusiasts don’t talk about the true cost of Halloween and what it does to each of us… Living in a world surrounded by […]. The post Avoid Halloween Candy!

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Australia: Will Victoria Be The First State To Allow Medicinal Cannabis Patients To Drive Legally

Cannabis Law Report

The Victorian government will back a push for medicinal cannabis patients to be able to drive in an Australian-first move. Says a recent media report… Read More. The post Australia: Will Victoria Be The First State To Allow Medicinal Cannabis Patients To Drive Legally first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Everything You Need to Know About CBD Isolate

LIWTS

Generally, you want products that are as pure as possible — particularly when it comes to products you use for the benefit of your health. Nevertheless, the most common CBD products are spectrum products - meaning they include all manner of additional cannabinoids, terpenes and other compounds from cannabis. Not to mention, various additives for [ ] The post Everything You Need to Know About CBD Isolate appeared first on Legalize it.

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Video – South Africa: Cannabis farmers, traditional leaders reject the Private Use Cannabis bill in the Eastern Cape

Cannabis Law Report

Traditional leaders from the amaMpondo nation and cannabis farmers in the Eastern Cape have rejected the Private Use Cannabis bill. They are calling for a … Read More. The post Video - South Africa: Cannabis farmers, traditional leaders reject the Private Use Cannabis bill in the Eastern Cape first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Best CBD Products for Pain

Leafwell

There are hundreds of cannabidiol (CBD) products available on the market, with some being much better than others. It can be hard to know where to start so we wrote this article to help. When it comes to medical cannabis, we believe that a high quality product is key. Therefore, we’ve put together a list of the highest quality CBD products which could be used by people experiencing pain.

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Online Medical Cannabis Conference: Accessing the Asian markets 3:00pm – 3:30pm, Nov 16

Cannabis Law Report

Accessing the Asian markets 3:00pm – 3:30pm, Nov 16 Pre harvest Thailand’s market is roughly the same size as Australia’s (three times the people, with … Read More. The post Online Medical Cannabis Conference: Accessing the Asian markets 3:00pm - 3:30pm, Nov 16 first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Doctor’s Advice On Using Marijuana To Treat Anxiety And Depression

The Fresh Toast

Doctor’s Advice On Using Marijuana To Treat Anxiety And Depression. For those who have a history of anxiety and depression, the current worldly troubles can lead them back into or worsen these ill feelings. The post Doctor’s Advice On Using Marijuana To Treat Anxiety And Depression appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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German patient wins court case to have cannabis covered by insurance

Cannabis Law Report

Mj Biz reports… A German patient won a long legal battle against her statutory health-insurance provider involving medical cannabis reimbursement. The Social Court of Berlin … Read More. The post German patient wins court case to have cannabis covered by insurance first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Best CBD Products for Pain

Leafwell

There are hundreds of cannabidiol (CBD) products available on the market, with some being much better than others. It can be hard to know where to start so we wrote this article to help. When it comes to medical cannabis, we believe that a high quality product is key. Therefore, we’ve put together a list of the highest quality CBD products which could be used by people experiencing pain.

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Aurora’s Fire Sale Continues. First Australia Now Uruguay

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz reports…… Canadian producer Aurora Cannabis has confirmed that some of its assets in Uruguay are for sale, and the CEO leading its subsidiary … Read More. The post Aurora's Fire Sale Continues. First Australia Now Uruguay first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Alternative to Cash Payments for Cannabis Now Available in Utah

Veriheal

Residents in Utah don’t have to pay for cannabis using cash only anymore. Now they can pay using an app to purchase medical cannabis in the state. If you live in The Beehive State, get ready to get hyped up about Hypur. Hypur has met the approval of state financial regulators for cannabis transactions and is ready to do business in Utah. Utah residents can now use Hypur at one of three locations in the state.

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California Cannabis “terroir” Legislation Now In Effect

Cannabis Law Report

The Sacramento Bee reports… California cannabis connoisseurs can celebrate — a new law inspired by the wine industry requires that marijuana must be grown in … Read More. The post California Cannabis “terroir” Legislation Now In Effect first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

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Has cannabidiol in compounded topical pain creams been found to effectively treat pain? According to the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine’s 2020 publication, A Review of the Safety and Effectiveness of Select Ingredients in Compounded Topical Pain Creams , “there is insufficient evidence on the effectiveness of topical cannabidiol to treat pain when applied to intact skin.

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Video: Let’s Be Blunt with Montel Talks To Karen O’Keefe, State Policy Director for the Marijuana Policy Project

Cannabis Law Report

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel talks to Karen O’Keefe, State Policy Director for the Marijuana Policy Project about the state … Read More. The post Video: Let's Be Blunt with Montel Talks To Karen O’Keefe, State Policy Director for the Marijuana Policy Project first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Medical Marijuana Patients Use Less ADHD Medication

CannaMD

A study published earlier this year reveals a simple but interesting pattern: When patients with ADHD consume more cannabis, they require fewer prescription drugs. According to the study’s research team , patients who consume medical marijuana report a “higher occurrence of stopping all ADHD medications.” Today, CannaMD takes a closer look at this exciting new study!

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New Jersey: Pro-cannabis legalization groups outspending opponents 123-to-one

Cannabis Law Report

The New Jersey Globe reports Opponents of a marijuana legalization referendum are being outspent nearly 123-to-one, according to data released by the Election Law Enforcement … Read More. The post New Jersey: Pro-cannabis legalization groups outspending opponents 123-to-one first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.