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South Dakota: Oglala Sioux Enacts Ordinance Legalizing Marijuana Use on Tribal Lands

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The Oglala Sioux Tribe is the first Native American tribe to move forward to legalize marijuana use in a state that has yet to similarly regulate it. The post South Dakota: Oglala Sioux Enacts Ordinance Legalizing Marijuana Use on Tribal Lands appeared first on NORML.

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How does cannabis affect hormones that control appetite, stress, and fertility?

Leafly

The endocrine system regulates hormones and some metabolic functions in the body, as does the endocannabinoid system. Read more on how cannabis can affect hormones. The post How does cannabis affect hormones that control appetite, stress, and fertility? appeared first on Leafly.

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Days Before Election Day, Polls Show Strong Support for Marijuana Ballot Initiatives

NORML

Voters in five states: Arizona, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota will decide this Election Day on state wide ballot initiatives to legalize marijuana for either adult-use or medical purposes. According to the latest available polls, each of these measures currently holds a lead among voters. The post Days Before Election Day, Polls Show Strong Support for Marijuana Ballot Initiatives appeared first on NORML.

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CBD Increases Blood Flow to Hippocampus

CannaMD

A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology suggests that CBD — a cannabinoid found in marijuana — improves memory and may have the potential to treat conditions such as Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia, and PTSD. The 2020 study found that CBD increased blood flow to the hippocampus , the region of the brain responsible for memory. In doing so, it enhances our ability to form, process, and recall memories (also known as memory processing ).

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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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NBA legend Shawn Kemp to open Seattle’s first Black-owned cannabis store

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The Reign Man hopes his store "inspires others to get involved with the legal cannabis industry, especially people of color.”. The post NBA legend Shawn Kemp to open Seattle’s first Black-owned cannabis store appeared first on Leafly.

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Flavored CBD Oil Tinctures To Add To Food Or Drinks

Miss Marijuana

By: Catalina Valencia. Looking to add a flavored CBD tincture to your drink or food recipe? We’ve rounded up some deliciously flavored CBD tinctures so you can do just that! Flavored CBD tinctures to add to food or drinks. Mint 300mg by Be Jubie. Be Jubie is a black-owned family business inspired by cannabis’ ability to replace prescription pills with all-natural alternatives.

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Mississippi Mayor Wants To Press Delete On Medical Cannabis Measure Before Election

Cannabis Law Report

Mayors seem to be today’s flavor ! Madison mayor Mary Hawkins Butler , Tuesday challenged the petition process that put one of two medical cannabis … Read More. The post Mississippi Mayor Wants To Press Delete On Medical Cannabis Measure Before Election first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Cannabis Litigation: What is My Marijuana Dispensary Worth?

Canna Law Blog

As legal marijuana markets have matured in Washington, Oregon, California and elsewhere, so too have the kinds of legal disputes involving marijuana businesses. Increasingly common are legal disputes between owners of a marijuana business that involve allegations of financial malfeasance, breach of fiduciary duty, freeze-outs, fraud, and other claims common to business litigation outside of the marijuana context.

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These CBD gummies have a little bit of everything—including THC

Leafly

And they ship nationwide, even if you live in a dry state. The post These CBD gummies have a little bit of everything—including THC appeared first on Leafly.

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Rapinoe among Athletes Touting CBD’s Benefits For Pain

Cannabis Law Report

Megan Rapinoe is one of the top athletes who believe in the effectiveness of CBD when it comes to pain management. She has been … Read More. The post Rapinoe among Athletes Touting CBD's Benefits For Pain first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Healthy Recipes Using Canna Oil

Leafwell

Are you interested in edibles but all you can find are recipes for brownies and cookies? You are not the only one! “Special brownies” have been the rep for marijuana edibles since, well, I’m not too sure, but at least the 60s. It is what everyone thinks of when they hear the mention of cannabis infused food. Now that cannabis is legal in many states across the country, there are a few companies.

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Germany: World’s Most Comprehensive Hemp and Medicinal Cannabis Genotyping Assay Hits the Market

Cannabis Law Report

EBERSBERG, Germany–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct 27, 2020– Eurofins Genomics (Paris:ERF), Eurofins BioDiagnostics and Medicinal Genomics Corp (MGC), announced the formal launch of commercial SNP genotyping services for … Read More. The post Germany: World’s Most Comprehensive Hemp and Medicinal Cannabis Genotyping Assay Hits the Market first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

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How many adolescents in the US misused opioids in 2018? In 2018, 699,000 adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17 misused opioids, with the vast majority misusing prescription opioids. Of these 699,000 adolescents, 108,000 had opioid use disorder. See Answer. See Answer.

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Hemp Flower 101: Everything You Need To Know

Cannabis Law Report

The hemp plant is in the same family of genetics as the THC Marijuana plant, but it is of a different strain. It’s taller and … Read More. The post Hemp Flower 101: Everything You Need To Know first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Seniors and Medical Marijuana: The Benefits of Canna Care’s Virtual Consultations

Canna Care Docs

So you’ve been curious about medical marijuana for a while, and your adult daughter keeps encouraging you to get a card. Among other benefits, you’ve heard it can be helpful for insomnia and anxiety—two things you struggle with that have worsened throughout the pandemic—but in the back of your mind are a series of nagging questions. Is it really as harmless as they say it is?

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Californian Testing Lab Says Mayor Sought Bribe For Permit In Lawsuit

Cannabis Law Report

The mayor of a Los Angeles suburb, Eddie De La Riva, sought a $350,000 bribe in exchange for a cannabis testing lab permit and conspired … Read More. The post Californian Testing Lab Says Mayor Sought Bribe For Permit In Lawsuit first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Mig Vapor Herb-E: How To Get A Fabulous Vaporizers On A Tight Budget

The Joint Blog

Vaping has been emerging as the safest mode of inhaling cannabis. More and more people prefer vaping the herb, for recreational and medicinal reasons alike. The market today is brimming with all kinds of vaporizers, ranging from affordable choices to luxury vapes. Given the sheer variety, it can become challenging to find the right vaporizer, especially if you are on a tight budget.

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Australia: University of NSW Law Journal – A Precarious High – Cannabis Decriminalisation, Authorisation and Federalism

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Authored By: Julian R Murphy URL: [link] INTRODUCTION On 31 January 2020, the cultivation and possession of small amounts of cannabis became legal under the … Read More. The post Australia: University of NSW Law Journal - A Precarious High – Cannabis Decriminalisation, Authorisation and Federalism first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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What is a Rosin Press?

The Joint Blog

As consumers become more knowledgeable about cannabis concentrates, solventless extracts like rosin are gaining in popularity. Rosin presses are devices that use heat and pressure to extract cannabis compounds without the use of solvents. . What is Rosin? Rosin is a type of solventless cannabis extraction with a texture similar to honey or thick hash oil.

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Press Release: EIHA Welcomes Hemp THC Threshold Vote

Cannabis Law Report

The European Industrial Hemp Association has welcomed a successful European Parliament vote on an increase of the THC threshold for industrial hemp. What legally distinguishes … Read More. The post Press Release: EIHA Welcomes Hemp THC Threshold Vote first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Minority Leader Pledges to Advance Marijuana Descheduling Legislation if Democrats Take Control of the U.S. Senate

NORML

“My commitment is that if I am leader [of the US Senate], I am going to do everything I can to put the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act on the floor of the Senate. The odds are very high it will pass.”. The post Minority Leader Pledges to Advance Marijuana Descheduling Legislation if Democrats Take Control of the U.S. Senate appeared first on NORML.

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Australia: Greens attempt to amend NSW drug-driving laws falls at the first hurdle

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabiz Australia report the following and before you read on, it is worth noting for those outside of NSW the vipers’ nest of corruption and … Read More. The post Australia: Greens attempt to amend NSW drug-driving laws falls at the first hurdle first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Medical Cannabis Likely Coming to South Dakota, Mississippi, Polling Shows

Veriheal

Relief is coming to more people in America. Just days before the Nov. 3 election, polling indicates that medical cannabis measures in both South Dakota and Mississippi have strong support and are likely to pass. Recent polling data in both states indicate warm support, sometimes across party lines. While polls can’t predict everything, if the vote were to go the same way as respondents voted, two more states could pass medical cannabis laws within the next weeks. .

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Bahamas economic recovery plan committee recommends regulation of cannabis for adult, medical & religious use

Cannabis Law Report

Only days after the country’s police chief played down legalization a Bahamas committee charged with laying out an economic recovery plan has recommended the country … Read More. The post Bahamas economic recovery plan committee recommends regulation of cannabis for adult, medical & religious use first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Uruguayan Govt Decree Paves Way For Country To Become Cannabis Logistics Hub For The Americas

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz report Companies operating bonded warehouses in Uruguay are now able to provide international logistics services for the cannabis industry, according to a recently … Read More. The post Uruguayan Govt Decree Paves Way For Country To Become Cannabis Logistics Hub For The Americas first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Farm Credit Canada’s cannabis lending tops CA$140 million

Cannabis Law Report

It almost feels as though the only stories we’ve reported out of Canada this past week are about companies borrowing more money to pay off … Read More. The post Farm Credit Canada’s cannabis lending tops CA0 million first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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USA Accountants from Coast to Coast Met to Discuss Cannabis Issues This Week

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis Wire reports. This week, the California and Colorado Society of CPAs, along with 18 other state CPA groups, from Alabama to Iowa, are hosting … Read More. The post USA Accountants from Coast to Coast Met to Discuss Cannabis Issues This Week first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Akerna Prices $12 Million Public Offering of 5,000,000 Shares of Common Stock

Cannabis Law Report

DENVER , Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Akerna Corp. (Nasdaq: KERN ), (“Akerna” or the “Company”), a leading compliance technology provider and developer of the … Read More. The post Akerna Prices Million Public Offering of 5,000,000 Shares of Common Stock first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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France – Trial Period for Medical Use of Cannabis-Based Products

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Published to JD Supra France is finally moving forward on the medical use of cannabis. At the end of 2019, Law No. 2019-1446 indicated that … Read More. The post France - Trial Period for Medical Use of Cannabis-Based Products first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Document: New York State Department of Health Publishes Proposed Regs For Hemp Extract & Cannabinoid Hemp Products inc CBD.

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The US Hemp roundtable have had a quick run over the 63pp document and highlight the following What’s there : Following on the heels … Read More. The post Document: New York State Department of Health Publishes Proposed Regs For Hemp Extract & Cannabinoid Hemp Products inc CBD. first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.