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Federal: Upcoming vote in the House on marijuana policy

NORML

Later this month, there will be a crucial vote in the US House of Representatives… The post Federal: Upcoming vote in the House on marijuana policy appeared first on NORML.

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Shepard Fairey’s 76-acre cannabis crop art will blow your mind

Leafly

The artist worked with Charlotte's Web to create the world's largest crop art installation in a Kansas hemp field. The post Shepard Fairey’s 76-acre cannabis crop art will blow your mind appeared first on Leafly.

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Arizona: Voter Support Grows for Adult-Use Legalization Ahead of Likely Initiative Vote

NORML

Sixty-two percent of likely general election voters “believe that marijuana should be legalized for adult use in the state of Arizona.”. The post Arizona: Voter Support Grows for Adult-Use Legalization Ahead of Likely Initiative Vote appeared first on NORML.

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Border Patrol keeps seizing legal cannabis far from border in California

Leafly

And it's costing fledgling businesses—licensed by the state, and following the rules—millions of dollars. The post Border Patrol keeps seizing legal cannabis far from border in California 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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Another medical cannabis company joins in legal action against the state

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

A second medical cannabis company has filed a petition asking a state district judge to invalidate rules recently enacted by the New Mexico Department of Health. Pecos Valley Production, a medical cannabis company with dispensaries in the southern part of the state, filed a petition Monday in state district court calling for an annulment of regulatory rules that lawyers for the company called “arbitrary and capricious.”.

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The #1 Thing This Doctor Wishes Other Physicians Knew About Cannabis

The Fresh Toast

The #1 Thing This Doctor Wishes Other Physicians Knew About Cannabis. "We need more research, but the research needs to focus on the fundamental understanding of what is going on with the whole plant.". The post The #1 Thing This Doctor Wishes Other Physicians Knew About Cannabis appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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5 entertaining youtube channels to watch when you’re high

Cannabis Life Network

YouTube has pinnacled as one of the world’s best things to waste time on when you’re so high you can’t possibly do anything else. Here are 5 YouTube channels to watch when you’re high. Hot Ones with Sean Evans First We Feast has propelled itself to YouTube stardom not only with Hot Ones but 5 […]. The post 5 entertaining youtube channels to watch when you’re high appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Oklahoma Fines Medical Cannabis Business, Moon Mix, For Exceeding Pesticide Limits & Making Patients Sick

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz reports that Oklahoma regulators have levied a $541,000 fine on a medical cannabis company and ordered it to cease operations after allegedly exceeding … Read More.

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Attorney Gen. Barr Targeted Cannabis Businesses Based on His Own Prejudices

Veriheal

According to written testimony from a current Justice Department official, Attorney General William Barr improperly diverted Justice Department resources to scrutinize cannabis company mergers because he doesn’t like the cannabis industry. A Career Antitrust Division Staffer Testified to the House Judiciary Committee. John Elias, a veteran employee at ATR, testified to the House Judiciary Committee that the merger investigations by the agency into cannabis companies didn’t “even come close to me

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Australia: Elixinol Admits Failure On Sale Of Hemp Food Australia & Keeps Them On The Books

Cannabis Law Report

After a failed sale and subsequent re-evaluation of operations, Elixinol Global (ASX:EXL) has decided to keep Hemp Foods Australia in its stable. Reports Hemp Gazette.… Read More.

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UN To Vote On WHO Medical Marijuana Recommendations: What Does This Mean For The US MMJ Market?

MMJ Recs

In January of 2019, for the first time in 60 years, the World Health Organization changed its position on medical cannabis. The UN was then set to vote in early 2020 to reschedule cannabis to recognize its use as medicine, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the vote has been delayed until December of 2020. Still, this recognition of medical marijuana can have a huge impact on the world.

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MJ Biz Publish Free Report For Download

Cannabis Law Report

They write…… Welcome to the first Hemp in Europe report from Hemp Industry Daily , a comprehensive look at the rules and regulations that dictate what … Read More.

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The Government Encourages Doctors to Treat Cannabis Patients as Addicts

Veriheal

Once again, our federal government has turned a blind eye to the health of the nation and focused more on profit over patients. In a recent announcement put out in the Journal of the American Medical Association , the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended that primary care physicians screen patients for what they call “unhealthy drug use.” In the definition of unhealthy drug use, cannabis is listed while alcohol and tobacco are not.

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Medical Cannabis in Ohio – All you need to know

Cannabis Law Report

The House Bill 523 came into law on June 8 2016 and marijuana was legalized in Ohio medically. Governor John Kasich signed this act making … Read More.

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Medical Marijuana in Port St. Lucie, FL

CannaMD

Port St. Lucie: It’s home to botanical gardens, waterparks, and famous waterways. As of recently, however, residents have one more activity to look forward to: They can now visit CannaMD ’s new Port St. Lucie office and obtain a medical marijuana card! In this post, we’ll be going over everything you need to know about medical marijuana and how it works.

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Californian Cannabis / Hemp Companies Are Getting Sick & Tired Of US Border Patrol Over Stepping Their Reach

Cannabis Law Report

Leafly are reporting that Federal border control in CA are stopping employees of hemp and cannabis companies many miles from the border, intimidating them and … Read More.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

Has the use of CBD been evaluated for the treatment of heroin addiction? Yes. Dr. Yasmin Hurd, director of the Addiction Institute of Mount Sinai in NYC led a double-blind study of 42 recovering heroin addicts and found that CBD reduced both cravings and cue-based anxiety, both of which can cycle people back into using heroin. See Answer. See Answer.

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Evaston Illinois Leads US On Reperations Using Cannabis Tax Revenue Says Report

Cannabis Law Report

My Central Oregon reports… Evanston, Illinois, not only adopted a resolution for reparations as part of the city budget, it found an inventive source of … Read More.

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US Telecoms Company Faces Disability Discrimination Claims Based on Ex-Employee’s Medical Cannabis Use

Cannabis Law Report

A former employee of Altice Technical Services USA has filed suit alleging he was discriminated against when he was terminated for using medical marijuana to … Read More.

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Marijuana Moment Ask Why The Justice Dept Is Trying To Get A Federal Court To Disclose Documents About CA Business Licenses & Other Docs

Cannabis Law Report

The Justice Department is asking a federal court to force California marijuana regulators to disclose documents about cannabis businesses’ licenses and shipping manifests for reasons … Read More.

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Opinion Piece: Cannabis Tax Revenues Are Going to Police Budgets, Not Communities

Cannabis Law Report

As cries to “defund the police” reverberate across the country, cities are looking at ways to shift funds from policing into communities. In California, tax … Read More.

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Proposed California LED mandate could cost indoor cannabis growers millions

Cannabis Law Report

Many California marijuana growers are up in arms over a recent proposal before the state Public Utilities Commission that would require all indoor cultivation operators … Read More.

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Australia: Video – Webcast This Month In Cannabis July 2020: AU Cannabis Overview

Cannabis Law Report

Honahlee say…… In this episode of This Month In Cannabis, honahlee’s Tom Brown and FreshLeaf Analytics’s Rhys Cohen share an overview of all things cannabis … Read More.

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Next Board meeting on Wednesday, July 22, at 10:00 am. Via Webex

Cannabis Law Report

The Board will be holding its next Board meeting on Wednesday, July 22, at 10:00 am. Following guidance issued in the Governor’s Proclamation 20-28 (Open … Read More.

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Nevada: Canopi Cannabis Dispensaries Have Six Licenses Revoked + Huge Fine

Cannabis Law Report

Looking at their name we’re surprised that they aren’t embroiled in a trademark case as well. Good to see the new compliance board baring its … Read More.

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New Title: SIA Guide to Cannabis Security Requirements

Cannabis Law Report

Just to warn you up front. They do charge a hefty $US349 for the title Jere’s the blurb… The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased … Read More.

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New Nit Picking Lawsuit seeks to keep recreational cannabis off Arizona ballot

Cannabis Law Report

Those who oppose legalizing adult recreational use of marijuana in Arizona are trying to keep the issue from going to voters in November via the … Read More.

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Video: Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) holds its first board meeting at the Grant Sawyer Building

Cannabis Law Report

Led by former Nevada Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Douglas, who serves as Chair, the CCB moved to approve its core set of regulations, the … Read More.

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Canadian Authorities Say “Trailor Park Buds” Cannabis Brand Does Not Comply With Legislation

Cannabis Law Report

Those rules include that it is verboten under the Cannabis Act to present cannabis or any brand elements in a way that evokes an image … Read More.

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Marijuana, Race and Criminal Injustice: Cannabis Policy and the Rise of the Carceral State

Cannabis Law Report

THE PRICE – Free? THE DATE – You can choose to attend one or more of the following webinars. Jul 22, 2020 11:00 AM Aug … Read More.

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