Fri.Oct 14, 2022

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How to Prepare for the Upcoming Elections and State/Local Ballot Efforts

NORML

With multiple states and cities across the nation deciding upon adult-use legalization this fall , NORML is redoubling our efforts to inform, educate, and get voters to the ballot box. In many states voter registration deadlines are approaching and early voting is on the horizon. It is imperative that each of you have the tools to be an active and informed voter. .

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Are psychedelics legal in Canada?

Leafly

Here’s where Canada currently stands on the decriminalization and legalization of psychedelics drugs like ketamine, mushrooms, LSD, MDMA, and others. The post Are psychedelics legal in Canada? appeared first on Leafly.

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The Week in Weed: October 14, 2022

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, the news centered on President Biden’s federal pardon and review of marijuana scheduling. Assuming you’re all up to speed on that topic, let’s have a look at what *else* is going on. The District of Columbia decided not to inspect unlicensed cannabis dealers.

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10 must-read weed and psychedelics books from the last decade

Leafly

This National Book Month, take a look at the top ten books for weed and psychedelic lovers published in the last 10 years. The post 10 must-read weed and psychedelics books from the last decade 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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Griner’s Russian attorney Alexandr Boikov tells US TV She Fears She May Not Be Released

Cannabis Law Report

WNBA star Brittney Griner, who is facing nine years in a Russian prison, is worried that she may not be released, her attorney told ABC News as the U.S. works to secure her freedom. “Her being afraid of not being released is mostly connected to the negotiations, which we are not aware of at all,” […].

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The Dangers of Mixing Cannabis and Codeine

Veriheal

Cannabis is notoriously combined with other substances, and of those combinations, few have been the topic of research. We have seen plenty of research on cannabis and alcohol , cannabis and cigarettes, etc…but now, a recent study has brought to our attention the risks of a combination that is more common than one might think: cannabis and codeine. The team of researchers suggests that cannabis use is associated with increased odds of codeine use—but under what circumstances, and is that always

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Leafly Buzz: 12 top cannabis strains of October

Leafly

Including Dante’s Inferno, GastroPop, Jokerz, and Sherbanger. The post Leafly Buzz: 12 top cannabis strains of October appeared first on Leafly.

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New York Cannabis Sales: An Update

Canna Law Blog

New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) provided an update on the timing of adult-use sales: still in 2022! As reported by Spectrum News 1 , on Friday, October 7, 2022, OCM Executive Director Chris Alexander announced that: (i) conditional cultivator licensees’ crops will be ready for sale by year end; and (ii) dispensaries will be open in 2022.

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Zuber Lawler: “Legally Psychedelic: The Oregon Psilocybin Services Program”.

Cannabis Law Report

Join Zuber Lawler Partner Jeff Zuber, Lizzie Fanckboner, Terron East, and Raza Lawrence for the upcoming panel, “Legally Psychedelic: The Oregon Psilocybin Services Program” Wednesday, October 26h 2022 at 10:00am PST/1:00pm EST Panelists Jeff Zuber, Partner, Zuber Lawler Jeff Zuber is a founder of Zuber Lawler. He focuses on high-stakes intellectual property, regulatory and commercial litigation.

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Cannabis laws in San Marino

The Cannigma

Medical: legal, limited Recreational: illegal. A limited form of medical marijuana has been legal in San Marino since 2016. Recreational cannabis is not legal, despite a 2019 citizen’s initiative that called for legalization. Is weed legal in San Marino? San Marino is a mountainous microstate that is enclosed by Italy on all sides. In 2019 the Parliament approved a citizen’s proposal to regulate recreational use of cannabis, but backtracked in March 2020 , saying they would wait to follow the le

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Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition Chair Dasheeda Dawson Appointed Founding Director of Cannabis NYC

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis Business Times report The dynamic industry trailblazer will lead New York’s groundbreaking support of the legal cannabis industry in the world’s projected largest market. October 13, 2022 Posted by Melissa Schiller Legislation and regulation News State by State: New York Wilmington, DELAWARE — PRESS RELEASE — Recognized as a cannabis juggernaut before legalization, New York City’s […].

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Kamala Harris Backs Biden’s Cannabis Pardons, Air Force Changes THC Testing Policy, and the DEA’s Dark Origins

Veriheal

Kamala Harris emphatically backed Biden’s cannabis pardons, the U.S. Air Force changed its THC testing policy, and a DEA historian talked about the organization’s racist origins. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. VP Kamala Harris Talks Cannabis, Biden Pardons. Vice President Kamala Harris made an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers.

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Financial Times Article: “Legal advisers who open doors for pioneering products”

Cannabis Law Report

Worth a read and features an interview with Global Cannabis Top 200 lawyer Eveline Van Keymeulen When compiling a list of the types of expert involved in the innovations that are changing our world, you might write: data-whizz, researcher, and entrepreneur. ‘Lawyer’ would probably not be the first to come to mind. But behind many […].

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The Roll-up #261: Joe Biden’s big announcement

Leafly

This week we take a deeper look at Biden's presidential cannabis pardons and his promise to start the rescheduling process. The post The Roll-up #261: Joe Biden’s big announcement appeared first on Leafly.

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5 Innovative Ways To Spice Up Your Entire Home

Cannabis Law Report

Exquisite and aesthetically beautiful home is what everyone strives for. However, achieving that striking aesthetic look might seem intimidating in the beginning. The trick is to keep adding small, little changes one by one, and the result is bound to fill your heart with astonishment. One can choose to go for a style that highlights […].

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Biden’s Cannabis Pardon Helps No One

Cannabis Life Network

No one is currently incarcerated in federal prison for simple possession of cannabis. The White House has put out the figure of 6,500 people this pardon will benefit. But no one is in federal prison for simple pot possession. Biden’s cannabis pardon helps no one. I was under the impression that this pardon would expunge one’s record and allow people with cannabis on their record to get a job or hold office.

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Illinois Community College Lauches State’s First Cannabis Associate Degree Program

Cannabis Law Report

Ganjapreneur reports. Olive-Harvey College in Pullman, Illinois will offer a first-of-its-kind Associate Degree in Applied Cannabis Studies including courses in hemp horticulture, cannabis and the law, and basic chemistry. Pullman, Illinois’ Olive-Harvey College is now offering an associate degree in Applied Cannabis Studies next year, which will make it the first community college in the state […].

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NORML Report: Analysis: Marijuana Excise Taxes Yield Nearly $3 Billion in Revenue in Fiscal Year 2022

Cannabis Law Report

Washington, DC: Legal cannabis markets generated an estimated $2.8 million in excise taxes in fiscal year 2022 (July 2021 to June 2022), according to an analysis provided by The Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center. Regulators in California collected the largest amount of excise tax revenue ($774 million) while regulators in Alaska collected the least ($30 million).

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7 News Australia Report: NSW police minister’s brother arrested over alleged multi-million-dollar drug syndicate

Cannabis Law Report

The younger brother of NSW Police Minister Paul Toole is among four people charged over an alleged large drug syndicate supplying ice across the Central Coast and Hunter regions. Police say they seized more than 2kg of methylamphetamine with an estimated potential street value of $2 million as well as $220,000 cash, a gel-blaster firearm and electronic devices […].

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Nearly a kilo of cannabis seized from son of the Philippine justice secretary

Cannabis Law Report

Header Image: Philippines Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla Video Antidrug operatives have arrested the eldest son of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla for possession of over P1 million worth of high-grade marijuana, or “kush,” in Las Piñas City, according to a report on Thursday by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).

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President Biden’s Cannabis Announcements Bring Hope, and Questions

Cannabis Law Report

President Biden’s Cannabis Announcements Bring Hope, and Questions Article by: Counsel Raza Lawrence Raza Lawrence, Counsel Raza Lawrence focuses on deals and regulatory work, particularly in relation to emerging industries and technologies. He has a particularly deep focus on the cannabis and psychedelics industries. Mr. Lawrence is widely recognized as a leading voice in plant medicine […].

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Article: So You Want to Be a Cannabis Lawyer?

Cannabis Law Report

So You Want to Be a Cannabis Lawyer? By Whitt Steineker on October 13, 2022 Let’s face it: Being a lawyer is not a career for everyone. Or most people with a desire for a satisfying life. Being a cannabis lawyer is for a narrower slice of us. It’s certainly not something I envisioned doing as I sat […].

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UzCanna To Plant Uzbekistan’s First Legal Cannabis Crop In April Next Year

Cannabis Law Report

IN an historic move, UzCanna Ltd, a subsidiary of Maltese-based Melabis, has become the first company in modern times to legally import cannabis seed into Uzbekistan. The firm set-up in 2018 by UK entrepreneur Damon Booth, is importing over four million EU-certified, low-THC Fedora Auto, industrial, feminized CBD hemp seeds after working with the government of the […].

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Wolters Kluwer Article: California provides tax credits for cannabis businesses

Cannabis Law Report

California provides two new tax credits for cannabis businesses for tax years 2023 through 2027. One is for so-called “high-road” employers who meet specified employment requirements. The other is for cannabis equity licensees. Taxpayers may claim the credits against: corporate franchise and income taxes; or personal income tax. The credits were enacted as part of […].

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Alert: Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) will begin accepting applications for cannabis consumption lounges 8 a.m. (PT) October 14, 2022.

Cannabis Law Report

See Letter / Email Good evening – As a reminder, the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) will begin accepting applications for cannabis consumption lounges at 8 a.m. (PT) tomorrow, October 14, 2022. Applications must be completed and submitted in the Accela Cannabis Customer Portal: [link] Payments can be made either online or in-person at the CCB […].

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Alert – Colorado: The schedule has been set for the Social Equity Opportunities Conference

Cannabis Law Report

To Current and Potential Social Equity Licensees: The schedule has been set for the Social Equity Opportunities Conference! The conference will feature three tracks focusing on marketing and branding, finance, and finding eligible and successful locations. There also will be the opportunity for one-on-one time with vendors offering free and low-cost resources to social equity entrepreneurs […].

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Oregon Cannabis Assoc Official Statement On Biden’s Announcement, “The OCA is disappointed by this attempt, directly prior to the midterms, to make it appear as though the administration is working towards meaningful cannabis reform”

Cannabis Law Report

OCA Statement on Biden’s Announcement The OCA has taken a moment to reflect upon the recent announcement made by the Biden administration regarding cannabis legalization and reform. In a written statement, President Biden laid out the following: 1. He would be pardoning those individuals with stand-alone federal cannabis possession convictions. 2. He is urging Governors of states […].