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Maryland: Baltimore Prosecutor To No Longer Target Marijuana Possession Offenses

NORML

Officials will no longer prosecute marijuana possession offenses in Baltimore, as per a new policy unveiled today by the office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City. Under the plan , which takes immediate effect, the office will also move to expunge the criminal records of an estimated 5,000 citizens previously convicted for cannabis-related offenses.

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Marijuana Can Reverse The Aging Process In Humans

The Fresh Toast

Marijuana Can Reverse The Aging Process In Humans Marijuana improves the memory and learning abilities in the aging. Why does THC, the plant's psychoactive ingredient, reverse the aging process? The post Marijuana Can Reverse The Aging Process In Humans appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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7 Hemp Heroes Who Changed the Game

Leafly

The hemp movement has produced many heroes we can celebrate wholeheartedly, including activists, scientists, authors, and a few of the nation’s Founding Fathers. Here’s the story of seven who truly changed the game. The post 7 Hemp Heroes Who Changed the Game appeared first on Leafly.

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FREE Webinar February 21: West Coast Hemp CBD

Canna Law Blog

In December 2018, Congress passed the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (better known as the “ Farm Bill ”). Among other things, the passage of the bill removed industrial hemp from the federal Controlled Substances Act, allowing legal production of the crop. Despite this landmark legislation, pitfalls still lay on the path ahead. The legality of many industrial-hemp derived cannabidiol (“CBD”) products is in question now more than ever, with different states and federal agencies taking vastl

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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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What’s the Holdup, New Jersey? Squabbles Delay Legalization, Again

Leafly

The governor and state leaders are 90% in agreement on a bill to end prohibition. That final 10% is stubborn, though. The post What’s the Holdup, New Jersey? Squabbles Delay Legalization, Again appeared first on Leafly.

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Will Washington Allow Farm-to-Consumer Cannabis Sales?

Leafly

Cannabis farmers markets were common during Washington state’s medical-only days, before patients and customers were pushed into state-licensed stores. The post Will Washington Allow Farm-to-Consumer Cannabis Sales? appeared first on Leafly.

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Pets and Pot: Cannabis and Pet Products

The Blunt Truth

The 2018 Farm Bill lifted the ban on hemp, creating a lot of buzz about products derived from hemp, including hemp-derived CBD oil. Although this creates an exciting market opportunity for veterinarians and members of the pet industry, some important issues still need to be resolved. Passing the Farm Bill did not legalize “pot for pets” — but it does mean pets can enjoy the benefits of CBD derived from industrial hemp.

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Tips for a Pre-Travel Cannabis Tolerance Break

Leafly

Traveling to a place where cannabis isn't legal? Here are some tips to prepare by taking a cannabis tolerance break. The post Tips for a Pre-Travel Cannabis Tolerance Break appeared first on Leafly.

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Opening a Cannabis Dispensary? 4 Fully Baked Strategies for Maximizing Your ROI

Cannabis Life Network

Cannabis dispensaries share many characteristics with companies in other industries, so they can use the same basic financial and management strategies in most cases. However, dispensaries and other enterprises related to cannabis face a few challenges and opportunities that members of other industries don’t. While there is a lot of potential profit in cannabis production […].

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Baltimore Will No Longer Prosecute Cannabis Possession Cases

Leafly

The state's attorney in Baltimore says her office will not prosecute any marijuana possession cases, regardless of quantity or an individual's prior criminal record. The post Baltimore Will No Longer Prosecute Cannabis Possession Cases appeared first on Leafly.

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North San Diego County Cannabis Update

Cannabis Law Report

POSTED BY MARGOLIN & LAWRENCE ON JANUARY 18, 2019. While most of the attention on cannabis business in San Diego County has focused on the area in and around the City of San Diego, there are also a few jurisdictions in the northern half of the county with open cannabis license applications. Here’s a breakdown of the licensing application processes in the cities of Vista and Oceanside.

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Metrolinx to Ban Cannabis for Workers in Safety-Sensitive Jobs

Leafly

Workers will be banned from using recreational cannabis at all times, including off-duty. The post Metrolinx to Ban Cannabis for Workers in Safety-Sensitive Jobs appeared first on Leafly.

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Langlois Partners Mylany David and Pascal Archambault quoted in Canadian Lawyer Magazine

Cannabis Law Report

Mylany David and Pascal Archambault quoted in Canadian Lawyer. JANUARY 28, 2019. . Mylany David and Pascal Archambault, both members of the Langlois practice group specializing in cannabis, were recently quoted in an article published in Canadian Lawyer magazine entitled “Protecting cannabis IP”. The firm writes, Our colleagues comment on intellectual property strategy trends in this area, including applications to register cannabis-related trademarks, patents and plant breeders’ right

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In Photos: Canada’s First Bongspiel, a Cannabis-Infused Curling Tournament

Leafly

Could this catch on? The post In Photos: Canada’s First Bongspiel, a Cannabis-Infused Curling Tournament appeared first on Leafly.

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HempFX Seeks to Educate, Dispel Myths, and Offer Natural Choices

Cannabis Maven

HempFX seeks to target problem areas the U.S. has with drugs and help people find gentle, natural choices like CBD.

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How Much CBD Should I Take? Essential CBD Dosing Info You NEED

Cannabis Cheri

Ask Cheri: CBD Dosing Help. Dear Cheri, How much is a good CBD dose for a beginner? Like everything associated with cannabis dosing, both THC and CBD, there simply is no one answer to that question that works for everyone. And being a “beginner” has little to do with it. So in order to figure out a good CBD dose, know these important points before we begin, because when you ask a question like this, you are really asking the wrong questions: There is no such thing as a single recommended dose

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Business Accelerator to Tackle Inequities in Cannabis

Cannabis Maven

As Missouri legalizes MMJ, national organizations team up to bring a new educational offering focused on minorities.

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How Much CBD Should I Take? Essential CBD Dosing Info You NEED

Cannabis Cheri

Ask Cheri: CBD Dosing Help. Dear Cheri, How much is a good CBD dose for a beginner? Like everything associated with cannabis dosing, both THC and CBD, there simply is no one answer to that question that works for everyone. And being a “beginner” has little to do with it. So in order to figure out a good CBD dose, know these important points before we begin, because when you ask a question like this, you are really asking the wrong questions: There is no such thing as a single recommended dose

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Lady Business Series Expands, Draws Parallels Between Cannabis and Sexual Health

Cannabis Maven

The Lady Business series will encourage conversations about sexual health to create a positive impact on the community.

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‘Make It Legal And Give Us Control’, Swiss Pharmacies Tell Government

Cannabis Law Report

Chocolate munchers take note, Switzerland’s pharmacies want to sell cannabis both medicinally and recreationally. In the shadow of Davos, while the world’s top movers and shakers were moving and shaking, the president of the Pharmacy Association in Zurich, Valeria Dora, said last week that cannabis use amongst Swiss residents is up and that legalisation is the only sensible option.

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Legal cannabis website offered federal workers free marijuana during government shutdown

SpeedWeed

Federal employees must be relieved at news that the government shutdown has temporarily come to an end, but they will probably miss the free weed. The legal cannabis search engine BudTrader.com offered free medical marijuana to government workers who couldn’t pay due to President Donald Trump’s shutdown, the Hill reports. “I don’t think federal employees are getting enough love and support, in these tough times, we want to extend the offer of a donation of medical cannabi