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House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Multiple Marijuana Bills

NORML

On March 12th, the House Veterans Affairs Committee (HVAC) passed two separate pieces of legislation pertaining to cannabis policy. “Our veterans put their lives on the line to defend our country, the absolute least we owe them is to ensure they are taken care of when they return to civilian life,” stated NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri. “It is imperative that we approve legislation such as the Veterans Equal Access Act so that the countless vets suffering from post-traum

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Trump Cancels European Travel and Cannabis Conferences Worldwide Come To A Grinding Halt

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s a current list of cancelled cannabis conferences c/- Celeb Stoner. Event Cancellations. • March 3-7 – Natural Products Expo West , Anaheim, CA. • March 13-15 – Spannabis , Barcelona, Spain. • March 13-22 – SXSW , Austin, TX. • March 18 – California Cannabis Industry Association Policy Conference , Sacramento, CA. • March 20-22 – Ultra Music Festival , Miami, FL. • March 20-22 – NECANN , Boston, MA. • March 22-24 – Oklahoma Cannabis E

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Oklahoma Senate Passes Bill Redirecting Marijuana Tax Money for Schools

Cannabis Law Report

Public Radio Tulsa reports… A bill that redirects medical marijuana tax revenue dedicated to education from Oklahoma’s General Fund has passed the Senate. Senate Bill 1758 by Sen. Gary Stanislawski sends the money into the State Public Common School Building Equalization Fund, which helps smaller districts improve facilities. Stanislawski said $760,000 in marijuana taxes went into the general fund last year, only enough to hire 11 new teachers statewide.

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What is cannabis reclaim and how do you collect it?

Leafly

Reclaim is the re-condensed form of a cannabis concentrate. There are multiple ways to collect and smoke reclaim. This is how. The post What is cannabis reclaim and how do you collect it? 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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India: ‘Legalise cannabis’: BJP leader from Tripura region writes to Prime Minister Modi

Cannabis Law Report

This will be interesting to see if he gets anywhere with his proposal. We think it fairly unlikely. The BJP’s Prasenjit Chakraborty stated in his letter to Modi that the nation can profit from scientific utility of hashish, or ‘ganja’. Because the Tripura authorities continues its crackdown on hashish, a state BJP chief has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in search of legalisation of the drug throughout the nation for medicinal and industrial functions.

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Breaking News: Gatherings of more than 250 people are banned in B.C. due to COVID-19

Cannabis Life Network

In an press conference Thursday afternoon, shortly after Alberta made a similar confirmation, the B.C. government announced it is banning all events and gatherings with more than 250 people, in an effort to slow down the spread of the COVID-19 virus in the province. Organizers are being urged to immediately cancel those events and find […]. The post Breaking News: Gatherings of more than 250 people are banned in B.C. due to COVID-19 appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines,

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Girl Scouts Allege Misappropriation By Cannabis Edibles Company

Cannabis Law Report

Harris Bricken’s Canna Law Blog reports… As usual, we’ve been monitoring both brewing and active trademark disputes in the cannabis space, and the most recent example involves the institution that is the Girl Scouts. For background, here are some of the other disputes we’ve covered in the past: Kiva Lawsuit Highlights the Cannabis Industry’s Ongoing Trademark Troubles.

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CannTrust provides Default Status Report

Cannabis Life Network

VAUGHAN, ON, March 12, 2020 /CNW/ – CannTrust Holdings Inc. (“CannTrust” or the “Company”, TSX: TRST, NYSE: CTST) today provided a status update in accordance with its obligations under the alternative information guidelines set out in National Policy 12-203 – Management Cease Trade Orders (“NP 12-203”), which require the Company to provide bi-weekly updates until such time […].

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Hemp CBD Across Europe: Germany

Canna Law Blog

We’ve been writing about various European countries’ approaches to regulating hemp (or auf Deutsch , Hanf ) and hemp-derived cannabidiol (which I’ll refer to as “CBD”). While readers of the blog know that the legalization of hemp via the 2018 Farm Bell led to a massive CBD explosion in the United States, it’s only starting to dawn on folks in the U.S. that the CBD craze is global.

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Toronto stock market and Dow cross into bear markets after pandemic declared

Cannabis Life Network

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index crossed into bear market territory Wednesday in the wake of the World Health Organization declaring the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 688 points or 4.6 per cent at 14,270.09. A bear market is commonly defined as a loss of 20 per cent from a recent high. The TSX ended the […].

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Cannabis Trade Federation CEO To Step Down

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz Report Marijuana industry veteran Neal Levine announced on Thursday that he is resigning as the CEO of the Cannabis Trade Federation, a national coalition of MJ-related businesses. Before being tapped as CEO of Washington DC-based CTF in June 2018, Levine had been co-founder of the New Federalism Fund.CTF was created in April 2018, when Levine’s group merged with the American Trade Association of Cannabis and Hemp, to promote pro-marijuana laws and policies at the federal level.

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Here’s What You Should Know About CBD Sublingual Strips

The Fresh Toast

CBD strips melt under your tongue and provide relief from anxiety and pain. Continue reading Here’s What You Should Know About CBD Sublingual Strips at The Fresh Toast.

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Canada: What’s Happening At Radient Technologies Extraction & How Are They Linked With Aurora?

Cannabis Law Report

MRR report… A massive quarterly sales increase at a small cannabis extraction firm with ties to Aurora Cannabis ( ACB.TO )( ACB ) is raising allegations of collusion and inflated sales. Accounting experts also point to a lack of transparency for investors around the relationship between two Edmonton-based pot companies. Sales surged 805 per cent quarter-over-quarter to $11.2 million at Radient Technologies ( RTI.V ) in its recently reported fiscal third quarter of 2020.

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5 Ways CBD Oil Can Enhance Creativity

Otherside Farms

Every artist, writer, and musician knows how it feels to sit down to work and draw a blank. Sometimes, however hard you try, it can be difficult to think of anything. There are plenty of ways to combat this, including getting out of your comfort zone, being inspired by other’s work or getting into nature. You may have heard of CBD oil and its wonderous health benefits, but did you know it can enhance creativity for many?

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Prohibition (UK) Publish…. PSYCH: THE PSYCHEDELICS AS MEDICINE REPORT

Cannabis Law Report

They write… The Psychedelics as Medicine Report presents unparalleled insights and intelligence into this emerging movement, helping to guide investors, operators and regulators through this transient phase. Download your free copy now. KEY FINDINGS FROM THE REPORT INCLUDE: While cannabis has already paved much of the way for psychedelics in terms of legal progress and changing public perception, psychedelics as medicines are already backed by a more powerful knowledge base comparatively.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

Is the endocannabinoid system linked to the opioid system? Yes. Opioid receptors and CB receptors are located within the same neurons within the CNS. In addition, cannabinoids activate kappa and delta receptors to initiate a release of endogenous opioids. See Answer. See Answer.

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House Committee Approves Medical Cannabis for Veterans

Cannabis Law Report

Ganjapreneur report… Two bills aiming to improve veterans’ access to medical cannabis have passed through the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee this week. The House Veterans’ Affairs Committee has advanced two separate pieces of legislation that address veterans’ access to medical cannabis, Marijuana Moment reports. The Veterans Equal Access Act, a proposal put forward by Oregon Rep.

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Breaking News: 420 Vancouver 2020 officially cancelled

Cannabis Life Network

In a statement, released Thursday, it was confirmed that the 2020 edition of 420 Vancouver would officially be cancelled due to the worldwide pandemic of COVID-19. This followed on the heels of an announcement earlier in the afternoon by provincial health officials, Dr. Bonnie Henry, and the Minster of Health Adrian Dix, that banned all […]. The post Breaking News: 420 Vancouver 2020 officially cancelled appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Germany launches application process for distribution of locally produced cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz report, “Germany is looking for a distributor to service the government’s cannabis agency.The winning company will be responsible for shipping all domestically produced medical cannabis flower to pharmacies.” The requirements and awarding criteria for the post indicate that companies with experience distributing narcotic drugs – and those able to offer a low price for their services – will have the highest chances of winning.

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A Fantastic February with Las Vegas NORML

NORML

In the same vein as our historic start to 2020, the month of February proved to be an equally memorable and important month for the Las Vegas chapter of NORML. Throughout the city, we’ve been making sure that criminal justice advocacy stays at the forefront of the social cannabis community’s mind. From staying up to date on the happenings of the legal adult use industry to the patient and consumer rights that we stand for, we’re going into March with an even stronger, fired up

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Thai Regulated Medical Cannabis Market – The Farangs Have Arrived

Cannabis Law Report

The Asia Times reports on the arrival of the farangs hoping for a cannabis gold rush. We say the Thais are expert at managing foreign business expectations, have been doing it for years so you’d better be culturally aware as well as have a sound business head. The Thais do not suffer fools easily. Read More Here. BANGKOK – High on hope, foreigners have arrived in Thailand selling satellite imagery, financial services, grow lights and other products to profit from the kingdom’s recently leg

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COVID-19: Europe to U.S. Travel Ban forces Major Cancellations, NHL

Cannabis Life Network

Following Wednesday night’s Presidential address concerning the COVID-19 global pandemic, which resulted in Pres. Trump announcing a 30 day ban on all travel from Europe to the United States, beginning on Friday, the announcements of event cancelations, sporting season suspension, and festival postponements have come fast and heavy. Following the lead set by european sporting […].

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Covid 19 Delays Washington State Cannabis Meeting

Cannabis Law Report

March 18 WSLCB Board Meeting Cancelled, Quality Control Testing Hearing Postponed. The public hearing for Quality Control Testing rules is currently on the March 18, 2020 Board agenda. Given COVID-19 concerns, the Board voted yesterday to cancel tomorrow’s Board meeting, and continue this public hearing until the next scheduled Board meeting at 10 a.m. on April 1, 2020.

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What Is Nepal’s Cannabis Farming & Production Bill ?

Cannabis Law Report

What is cannabis farming and production bill? The bill, registered in the Lower House of parliament, seeks to regulate and promote the cultivation and trade of cannabis in Nepal. It proposes encouraging farmers to engage in commercial cultivation of cannabis for medical purposes. It is not clear whether the bill seeks to legalise cannabis for recreational purposes as well.

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Linked In Post: Who’d Want This Job At The Moment !

Cannabis Law Report

Green Sky Strategy have just advertised this on Linked In. Probably a name change to Pie In The Sky Strategy might be the way to go. I pity the poor individuals who think the challenge of this role is worthwhile. Swimming agaianst the tide. The image, we imagine, is most people’s idea of a nightmare at the moment.

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California passes $1 billion in cannabis tax revenue two years after launching legal market

Cannabis Law Report

OC Register reports… California has raised $1 billion in cannabis tax revenue since the industry kicked into gear in January 2018, according to figures recently released by the state. The bulk of that $1.03 billion in tax money, after covering regulatory costs, has been spent on programs such as child care for low income families, cannabis research, public safety grants and cleaning up public lands harmed by illegal marijuana grows.

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EuroLife Brands names Dean Callaway as new finance chief; closes in on Dresden Hemp deal

Cannabis Law Report

Proactive investors report. EuroLife Brands Inc ( CSE:EURO ) (OTCMKTS:EURPF), the cannabis-focused group, revealed it had a new chief financial officer, Dean Callaway, who will provide his services on a contractual basis. It comes as Miroslav Beganovic steps down as finance chief and corporate secretary and leaves with the firm’s best wishes, while chairman and chief executive Shawn Moniz becomes corporate secretary.

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High Times Say They Have $US20 Million From Investors

Cannabis Law Report

High Times indeed……“We’re extremely excited to shortly complete our Regulation A + process and commence trading–this approval for trading has been a long time coming!” Here’s their latest press release. The company has garnered over $20,000,000 in investments so far… Hightimes Holding Corp. , the owner of High Times, has announced that it has been approved for trading and has received its ticker symbol from FINRA.

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Oglala Sioux Tribe approves medical, recreational marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

Members of the Oglala Sioux Tribe passed a referendum to legalize medical and recreational marijuana on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, according to preliminary results from the tribe’s election commission. A proposal to allow alcohol in the tribe’s casino failed. The results of Tuesday’s vote will be certified in the next week. In the tally from all precincts announced on Wednesday morning, both medical and recreational marijuana passed by wide margins, with 82% of voters approving

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Little Green Pharma obtains expanded medicinal cannabis licence

Cannabis Law Report

Medical cannabis grower Little Green Pharma (ASX: LGP) has been given a significant operational boost in the form of an expanded medicinal cannabis licence and a new manufacturing licence from Australia’s Office of Drug Control (ODC). Obtaining a manufacturing licence covers Little Green’s new manufacturing facility at which it intends to produce cannabis extracts for manufacture into final product form, as part of a broader strategy of serving healthcare practitioners and their patients amids