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Why is pro-legalization Amazon suddenly banning weed grinders?

Leafly

Amazon is lobbying to legalize, but its product managers are still fighting the War on Drugs. Why not ban apples and lighters too? The post Why is pro-legalization Amazon suddenly banning weed grinders? appeared first on Leafly.

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Voters in Five States, Dozens of Cities to Decide onĀ Marijuana Legalization Measures This November

NORML

If voters approve these measures, approximately half of all US residents will reside in a jurisdiction where the possession and use of cannabis are legal for adults. The post <strong>Voters in Five States, Dozens of Cities to Decide on Marijuana Legalization Measures This November</strong> appeared first on NORML.

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Legal medical cannabis could reach Mississippi by end of October

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With nearly 120 dispensaries licensed for business, patients will soon be able to treat roughly 20 medical conditions with cannabis products. The post Legal medical cannabis could reach Mississippi by end of October appeared first on Leafly.

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Another Study Finds Link Between Medical Marijuana And Less Opioid Use

The Fresh Toast

Another Study Finds Link Between Medical Marijuana And Less Opioid Use. This study joins a body of evidence that shows the positive aspects of medical marijuana. The post Another Study Finds Link Between Medical Marijuana And Less Opioid Use appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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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 armā€™s length and merely profit from it.

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Edibles dosage chart: How strong is your cannabis-infused edible?

Leafly

The same dose of a cannabis edible can have different effects from person to person. Avoid an unpleasant experience with our cannabis edible dosage chart and guide. The post Edibles dosage chart: How strong is your cannabis-infused edible? appeared first on Leafly.

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Free THC+CBD from Medterra

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Get your full-sized free gift from Medterra and start enjoying that feel good relief today. THC+CBD with a range of formats to choose from. The post Free THC+CBD from Medterra appeared first on Leafly.

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Canadaā€™s Cannabis Act Receiving Long-Awaited Legislative Review

Cannabis Law Report

By Laura Weinrib , Alexis Levine and Alan Fraser. September 27, 2022. On September 22, 2022, Canadaā€™s Minister of Health, Jean-Yves Duclos, and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, Carolyn Bennett, announced the overdue legislative review of Canadaā€™s Cannabis Act (Act). CANNABIS ACT. The Act came into force on October 17, 2018, with two key objectives: To protect the health and safety of Canadians.

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Microdosing Psychedelics

Project CBD

Is microdosing psychedelics a fad? A placebo? A panacea?

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Scots lawyer caught with cannabis in court avoids being struck off

Cannabis Law Report

Michael McKeown, 54, was preparing to speak with a client via video link at Glasgow Sheriff Court when he was searched. The Daily Record reports. A lawyer caught with cannabis inside a court building has avoided being struck off. Michael McKeown, 54, was preparing to speak with a client via video link at Glasgow Sheriff Court when he was searched by police after turning up wearing a Celtic FC training top.

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Analysis: Many Congressional Candidates Electing to Stay Silent on Cannabis Policy

NORML

ā€œVotersā€™ views on the subject of legalizing and regulating cannabis have evolved significantly over the past decades; however, the views of those seeking to represent them in Congress have not kept pace with this seismic shift in public opinion. Candidatesā€™ failure to advocate for marijuana policy reform is a missed opportunity, as this is a unique issue that unites voters irrespective of party affiliation.ā€.

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Understanding the connection between CBD and the immune system

Cannabis Law Report

Most people who use cannabidiol (CBD) claim its many health benefits. Most of these claims are anecdotal, as little research has been done on CBD. One of these claims is that CBD has some benefits to the immune system. . But if you believe this hearsay, letā€™s dive into the endocannabinoid system and its connection with CBD. What is the endocannabinoid system, and whatā€™s its relation to CBD?

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US Hemp Roundtable: Could FDAā€™s Recent Hire Hint Toward Regulatory Action On CBD?

Cannabis Law Report

US Hemp Roundtable report. On Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the appointment of Norman Birenbaum as senior public health advisor at the agencyā€™s Center for Regulatory Programs. Birenbaum is a former top cannabis regulator who led medical regulatory efforts in Rhode Island from 2016 to 2019 and was then hired to oversee New Yorkā€™s medical marijuana and hemp programs.

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Three Major Australian Medical Cannabis Companies Fined By The TGA ā€œover claims prescriptions could treat conditions such as cancer and epilepsyā€

Cannabis Law Report

Regular readers will know that earlier in the year the TGA had issued a couple of smaller fines and were threatening more robust enforcement. We’d suggest having a new federal government in play has meant that the TGA can now feel more confident in enforcement actions against a range of companies who in the past may have had a few political buffers to help them skirt some aspects of regulation.

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10 cannabis MSOā€™s owe the IRS a half-billion dollars says Green Market Report

Cannabis Law Report

GMR write. If the companiesā€”including Chicago-based Cresco Labs, Green Thumb and Veranoā€”fully paid their federal tax bills, only one of the 10 would have more than 10 months’ worth of cash for operations. en publicly traded multistate cannabis companies are carrying over half a billion dollars in federal tax debts, according to an analysis of financial filings by Green Market Report.

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France To Put Further Brakes On Medical Cannabis Regulation?

Cannabis Law Report

As reported in NewsWeed.fr. IN a short note sent to deputies seen by NewsWeed, SantĆ© France Cannabis , an association which brings together several representative players in the future sector of medical cannabis in France, recommends ā€˜planning the postponementā€™ of the legalisation of medical cannabis by one year. As a reminder, Franceā€™s medical cannabis pilot project is due to end in March 2023.

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Canopy Mass Sell Off Of Entire Retail Operation In Canada

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the (as usual) sanitized sounding press release which suggests to us they are really beginning to struggle. SMITHS FALLS, ON , Sept. 27, 2022 /CNW/ – Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX: WEED ) (NASDAQ: CGC) announced today that the Company has entered into agreements to divest its retail business across Canada which includes the stores operating under the Tweed and Tokyo Smoke retail banners.

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Hempcrete Approved for US Residential Building Codes

Cannabis Law Report

Hempbuild magazine reports. Hemp building materials were officially approved in the model US residential building code at a Louisville, KY public hearing overseen by the International Code Council (ICC) last week. At the meeting, the ICC closed the public comment period for hemp+lime (hempcrete) construction for inclusion as an appendix in the upcoming 2024 International Residential Code (IRC).

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Restrictive State and Local Regulation in the Cannabis Industry Will Face Challenges Under the U.S. Constitution

Cannabis Law Report

Author. Daniel V. Kinsella. Many young industries begin with a large number of small, local entrepreneurs. Over time the more successful ones sell their operations to larger, multi-state companies that consolidate operations. The consolidators are able to employ economies of scale to gain benefits from large, centralized purchasing and more efficient delivery of goods and services.

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Cannabis use by employees in Thailand ā€“ what is allowed and what isnā€™t allowed?

Cannabis Law Report

There was a lot of hype earlier this year about the delisting of cannabis and hemp plants from the Narcotics Code in Thailand. However, there appears to be some confusion about cannabis use within the country and in particular, what is permitted and not permitted without a license. In order to prevent misuse and a society-wide problem, the Thai government has been elaborating on the permitted use and sale of cannabis in the last few months.

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Lawsuit against MSO Green Thumb alleges sex, age discrimination

Cannabis Law Report

Green Market report writes. Green Thumb Industries Inc. (OTC: GTBIF) was accused of sex and age discrimination by a former employee that worked in a Rise dispensary in Pennsylvania. Carrie Baker filed the complaint on September 22, 2022, alleging that she was ā€œforced outā€ for not fitting with the corporate culture, which was described to her as young, single men.