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NORML Report Highlights State Efforts Providing Expungement Relief to Millions with Low-Level Cannabis Convictions

NORML

“Hundreds of thousands of Americans unduly carry the burden and stigma of a past conviction for behavior that most Americans, and a growing number of states, no longer consider to be a crime,” NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano said. “Our sense of justice and our principles of fairness demand that public officials and the courts move swiftly to right the past wrongs of cannabis prohibition and criminalization.”.

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Poison Alert! Quality Control is Often Lacking for Cannabis Products

Project CBD

Are your CBD and THC -rich products contaminated by heavy metals, pesticides, and reproductive toxins?

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How much do shrooms cost?

Leafly

Shrooms are gaining popularity, but how much should you expect to pay for them? Learn about the cost of shrooms, including what factors impact price. The post How much do shrooms cost? appeared first on Leafly.

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Could Decriminalizing Cannabis in Australia Save Taxpayers?

Cannabis Life Network

Decriminalizing cannabis in Australia could save taxpayers $850 million a year, says a recent report. According to the report released by the Penington Institute, criminalizing cannabis costs taxpayers $1.7 billion a year in law enforcement. Like other Western nations, Australia has a prominent underground cannabis market that has only grown more extensive and accessible in the last few years.

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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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I tried ‘mad honey,’ but actually felt pretty happy

Leafly

Mad honey sounds too good to be true. We investigated how this psychedelic substance got so popular, and what it feels like. The post I tried ‘mad honey,’ but actually felt pretty happy appeared first on Leafly.

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10 Perfect Christmas Gifts for the New Mom in Your Life

Cannabis Law Report

The holidays are a time for family, friends, and celebration. But for new moms, they can also be a time of stress and anxiety. What do you buy the new mom in your life? Relax! We’ve got you covered with this list of 10 perfect Christmas gifts for the new mom in your life. […].

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Cannabis laws in Serbia

The Cannigma

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal. Recreational and medical cannabis are illegal in Serbia. In 2015, Serbia appeared to be approving the more liberal approach to medical cannabis but has since backtracked and doubled down on punishments. Possession for personal use is punishable by up to three years in prison , but punishment may be remitted in minor cases.

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Institutional Equity Research Associate – Cannabis and Psychedelics Stifel Nicolaus Canada Inc. Montréal, QC

Cannabis Law Report

Full Job Description Summary Reporting to a Senior Analyst, the Associate’s role is to assist with the preparation of equity research publications, develop and maintain financial models, complete ad hoc research requests, and generally assist the Analyst in all aspects of equity research. The Associate is responsible for developing a well-rounded understanding of the […].

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State Marijuana Legalization Justifies Exemption in Ban on Paraphernalia Imports, Court Rules

Veriheal

A federal court recently issued a groundbreaking ruling that could set a nationwide standard permitting the legal importation of marijuana paraphernalia from other countries into legal states. Although drug paraphernalia import and export is outlawed under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA), the ruling was confirmed by the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT).

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Canada: Unlicensed psilocybin mushroom dispensary opens up in Hamilton

Cannabis Law Report

The Vancouver Sun The store in Hamilton, dubbed the Mushroom Cabinet, is part of “the cause,” spokesperson Matthew Francis told the Hamilton Spectator. “We’re interested in pushing forward and getting into legalization,” said Francis, who is not the Hamilton city council member with the same name. The Hamilton store currently offers seven strains of dried psilocybin mushrooms, […].

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Guide to Better Choosing Cannabis Strains

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

As new innovations in cannabis cultivation are discovered, the world of cannabis becomes more nuanced every day. As a result, understanding the terminology and differences between varieties of cannabis is a crucial step before trying new products. For some, loyalty to a specific strain is crucial when looking for products to try, while other cannabis consumers are more open to trying new hybrids and broadening their cannabis horizons.

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Canada: Hamilton Police shut down magic mushroom shop within hours of doors opening

Cannabis Law Report

A store in Hamilton’s east end selling psilocybin or “magic mushrooms” for what the shop called medicinal purposes has been shut down by Hamilton Police. Just three hours into the second day of business for the shop located on Main Street East, police obtained a warrant and closed its doors and arrested two people in […].

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Press Release: Alchemy Community Therapy Center Welcomes New Board Members

Cannabis Law Report

OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Alchemy Community Therapy Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit which provides high-quality training and accessible psychedelic therapy to underserved communities, announced today that it has added three new board members, all leaders in the field, effective immediately. “This is the first time Alchemy has added new board members since […].

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Technologies for Enhancing Cannabis Bioavailability and Their Legal Methods of Protection

Cannabis Law Report

By Patrick Muffo on December 13, 2022 Co-authored by Ruth Fisher, PhD The following post explores the bioavailability and efficacy of various cannabis products, followed by a brief overview of the legal protection afforded to each as an intellectual property asset. Over the millennia, our bodies have evolved to better protect themselves. Protection from outside our bodies comes from […].

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Magic mushroom’ states are going somewhere, but slowly

Cannabis Law Report

Originally Published At The LexBlog Network [link] By Dan Flynn on December 12, 2022 A Morgan Stanley investment research team likes psychedelics as the next “big idea,” but nobody told Oregon and Colorado voters how long it’s going to take to get there with “magic mushrooms.” Oregon two years ago and Colorado last month became the first and […].

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Warning Sign? A New Round of FDA Warning Letters Over CBD Consumer Confusion May Signal a Shift in Government Enforcement

Cannabis Law Report

By J. Hunter Robinson & Josh Kleppin on December 13, 2022 FDA warning letters are nothing new in the cannabis industry. In fact, we here at Budding Trends have covered this topic a number of times (here, here, and here). Not resigned to playing the hits, however, the FDA issued a new set of warning letters on November 21 that may signal a shift in enforcement […].

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Los Angeles Selects 100 Applicants for Cannabis Social Equity Opportunity

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The Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation has selected 100 social equity applicants for an opportunity to apply for retail cannabis licenses. Ganjapreneur reports The Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) has selected 100 social equity applicants for an opportunity to apply for retail cannabis licenses following a lottery last week, Marijuana Business Daily reports.

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Starting 2023 Massachusetts will be the first U.S. state with a legal cannabis program to add lessons about cannabis impairment to its driver’s education programs

Cannabis Law Report

Very interesting report via Ganjapreneur and a smart move on Massachusetts part Starting next year, Massachusetts will be the first U.S. state with a legal cannabis program to add lessons about cannabis impairment to its driver’s education programs, WCVB5 reports. The American Automobile Association (AAA) is providing the new curriculum, which will be named “Shifting Gears: the […].

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10 gifts for new dads that will make their lives easier

Cannabis Law Report

Dads are some of the hardest people to shop for. They usually just want what’s best for their family and don’t really care about getting things themselves. But this Father’s Day, we’ve got you covered. We’ve put together a list of 10 gifts that new dads will love and that will make their lives […].

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Love Hemp arranges £1.5mln loan with group of shareholders

Cannabis Law Report

Love Hemp Group PLC (AQSE:LIFE, OTCQB:WRHLF) said it has agreed a £1.5mln secured loan with a group of shareholders to eliminate a debt to its invoice discount lender that led to strong sales in the first quarter slowing in the second. Following the completion of the loan, chairman Graham Mullis and interim chief financial officer Anthony […].

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High Tide begins to sell cannabis seeds in United States

Cannabis Law Report

Dec 13 (Reuters) – High Tide Inc (HITI.V) has started to sell cannabis seeds online in the United States, the cannabis retailer said on Tuesday, after the country’s narcotics agency determined that they can be sold openly. The sale would initially be through its e-commerce units Grasscity and Smoke Cartel, the company said, expanding to its other […].

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Australia: Article Asserts That Pro Cannabis Parties & Individuals Now Hold The Balance In The Victorian Upper House

Cannabis Law Report

We’ll see if this is actually reality when the first set of legislation rolls round as only two Legalise cannabis parties got seats rather than the estimated 3. AAP report Pro-legalising cannabis parties have the balance of power in Victoria’s upper house and almost half of the MPs sitting in the Legislative Council are […].

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Philippines: Medical groups oppose medical cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

THE Philippine Medical Association and 16 other medical groups yesterday aired their opposition to the legalization of medical cannabis in the country, saying it poses more harm than good. In a position paper read by Dr. Antonio Leachon before the Senate sub-committee on health and demography hearing, the groups said the medical community “is steadfast […].

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Wolters Kluwer Article: Medical cannabis and the nurse’s role

Cannabis Law Report

The likelihood of cannabis use becoming federally legal is increasing, so it’s important for nursing professionals and nursing students to be able to provide knowledgeable and effective medical cannabis care to their patients. During the an episode of the Wolters Kluwer Expert Insights Webinar Series, speaker Carey S. Clark, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Professor, Pacific College […].

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United States: Half-Baked: An Overview Of Current Cannabinoid Laws & Regulations

Cannabis Law Report

13 December 2022 by Caroline C. Loveless and Allison Simpson Butler Snow LLP Over 50 years ago President Nixon declared a “War on Drugs,” leaving housewives over the country proclaiming marijuana1 to be the devil’s lettuce and urging sweet Billy to steer clear of the gateway drug. However, as time has progressed, marijuana’s use and presence in society has […].

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District of Columbia: Council Members Advance Legislation Further Expanding Medical Cannabis Access

Cannabis Law Report

NORML The District of Columbia’s city council has recently approved legislation to significantly expand medical cannabis operations in Washington, DC. The Medical Cannabis Amendment Act, led by Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D), will: Increase the number of licensed dispensaries that can operate in the District; Enact tax relief for operators; Codify into law the ability […].

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Mitch McConnell is blocking all marijuana legislation in Congress, N.J.’s Booker says

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NJ.com reports As Senate majority leader, Mitch McConnell prevented House-passed cannabis legislation from coming up for a vote. Though he’s now in the minority, McConnell again is standing in the way of the lame-duck Congress passing any marijuana-related bills before the end of the year, according to U.S. Sen. Cory Booker. McConnell’s opposition to legislation that would […].

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MJ Biz: Could an Oregon lawsuit legalize interstate marijuana commerce before Congress?

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz report No differently than any other product’ On Nov. 17, a licensed Oregon distribution company, Jefferson Packing House, filed suit against Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and other state officials. The suit seeks to overturn a section of Oregon law that prohibits state-licensed operators from shipping marijuana across state lines, arguing that such a prohibition is […].

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Last-ditch effort to give marijuana companies bank access

Cannabis Law Report

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Simplifya Expands Operations to 28 States; Launches Suite of RegTech Solutions to Keep Minnesota’s Cannabis Ecosystem Compliant

Cannabis Law Report

Minnesota’s Cannabis Ecosystem Can Now Access Simplifya’s Standard Operating Procedures, Smart Cabinet and Self Audit Platforms – Designed to Help Legally Run Cannabis Operations, Efficiently Keep Track of Critical Inspection Documents and Manage Compliance Requirements Following Midterm Elections, With Democrats Gaining Control of Minnesota’s State Senate and Gov.