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A Founder Looks at 50: The Rick Steves Advice for Surviving the Pandemic

NORML

Rick was both a principal sponsor and a major financial supporter of the successful Washington state marijuana legalization initiative approved by the voters of his state in 2012, making Washington, along with Colorado, the first two states to end criminal prohibition and replace it with a legal regulated system. The post A Founder Looks at 50: The Rick Steves Advice for Surviving the Pandemic appeared first on NORML.

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Intro to CBG

CannaMD

Tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol, cannabichromene, and cannabinol – also known as THC , CBD , CBC , and CBN. These are just a sampling of the close to 100 known cannabinoids found in marijuana. The properties and effects of major cannabinoids such as THC and CBD are generally well known within the medical marijuana community, but they are far from the only components of the cannabis plant that hold potential health and therapeutic benefits.

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Michigan: Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Expungement Legislation

NORML

HB 4982 explicitly permits those convicted of one or more misdemeanor marijuana offenses to file a petition with the court to have their criminal record set aside. The post Michigan: Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Expungement Legislation appeared first on NORML.

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6 terrible stoner personas as represented by ugly lighters

Leafly

Ugly lighters aren't just for collecting. They're also for doing deep analyses on all the stoners you've ever met. The post 6 terrible stoner personas as represented by ugly lighters 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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New Jersey: Lawmakers Approve Telemedicine for Medical Cannabis Authorizations

NORML

However, unless the patient is a child, developmentally disabled, terminally ill, receiving hospice care, or housebound, the patient must have had at least one previous in-person visit with the recommending physician. The post New Jersey: Lawmakers Approve Telemedicine for Medical Cannabis Authorizations appeared first on NORML.

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Where to find Maine’s recreational marijuana stores

Leafly

Maine's adult-use cannabis stores open Oct. 9. Leafly has them mapped on its app and listed here. The post Where to find Maine’s recreational marijuana stores appeared first on Leafly.

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Commission Approves Draft Regulations for Adult Use Delivery in Massachusetts 

Cannabis Law Report

September 25 , 2020. The Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) on Thursday approved draft regulations that establish two Marijuana Establishment types that would be authorized to … Read More. The post Commission Approves Draft Regulations for Adult Use Delivery in Massachusetts first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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What Are the Benefits & Side-Effects of Medical Cannabis for Children?

Leafwell

The idea of using cannabis as a medication for children is still an unconventional option for parents and doctors alike. For many, cannabis is seen as a recreational tool, and nothing more. However, as we have learned over the past several years, cannabis has been useful for many debilitating or life-threatening conditions, including childhood epilepsy, cancer, autism.

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WILL CONGRESS FORCE THE FDA TO TREAT HEMP CBD AS A DIETARY SUPPLEMENT?

Cannabis Law Report

BY DANIEL SHORTT, GREEN LIGHT LAW GROUP — On September 4, 2020 Representative Kurt Schrader (D-OR) and Representative Morgan Griffith (R-VA) introduced the Hemp and … Read More. The post WILL CONGRESS FORCE THE FDA TO TREAT HEMP CBD AS A DIETARY SUPPLEMENT? first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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New Music Friday: YG, MadeinTYO, SSGkobe, and Comethazine

Cannabis Life Network

Welcome back to another edition of New Music Fridays. This week we’ve got the top tracks for your weekend featuring music from YG, MadeinTYO, SSGkobe, and Comethazine. A very rap oriented week for the hip hop fans. YG – Out On Bail California native rapper is back again with another track this week after his hit […]. The post New Music Friday: YG, MadeinTYO, SSGkobe, and Comethazine appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Spanish Cannabis associations estimate that their regulation would generate between 200 and 600 million euros in taxes

Cannabis Law Report

Eldiario.es reports… The federation that represents cannabis venues throughout Spain insists on the need to end the legal limbo in which some 1,500 establishments now … Read More. The post Spanish Cannabis associations estimate that their regulation would generate between 200 and 600 million euros in taxes first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Oregon Hemp Litigation: Does Oregon’s Eviction Moratorium Apply to Cannabis Businesses?

Canna Law Blog

In a word, yes. A lawsuit recently filed in Jackson County, Oregon by a tenant alleges that his landlord has wrongfully evicted him from a warehouse containing 36,000 pounds of hemp, which the plaintiff alleges will be worth $1.5 million when processed, and 500 pounds of trimmed flower with a market value of $175,000. ( Marks v. Laminate Tech., Inc. , 20CV31971 – email me if you’d like a copy of the complaint).

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Michigan cannabis regulators recall vape products that failed safety tests

Cannabis Law Report

WWJ radio reports……A Michigan marijuana recall involves more than a dozen vape products sold in Detroit. The Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) has issued a health … Read More. The post Michigan cannabis regulators recall vape products that failed safety tests first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Another Study Finds Marijuana An Effective Treatment Against Migraines

The Fresh Toast

Another Study Finds Marijuana An Effective Treatment Against Migraines. About a billion people worldwide suffer from migraines, according to the Migraine Research Foundation. The post Another Study Finds Marijuana An Effective Treatment Against Migraines appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Petition launched to overturn Pacific Grove’s cannabis law

Cannabis Law Report

The Monterey Herald reports… PACIFIC GROVE — Within days of elected officials in Pacific Grove green-lighting a retail cannabis store in the city, a … Read More. The post Petition launched to overturn Pacific Grove’s cannabis law first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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5 Natural Ways to Help Treat Your Quarantine Anxiety

Otherside Farms

Everyone is staying inside to help others. Nothing is open, and some people are doing their best to cut costs. As good as the quarantine is for folks, it is also creating a bit of anxiety out in the world. People are going through something that they have never been through. There are a lot of unknowns and this makes it difficult for a lot of people to cope with it.

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Jamaica: First Resort-based Medicinal Cannabis Dispensary Opens

Cannabis Law Report

Jamaica’s first medical cannabis dispensary to be based at a resort has opened in Negril on the west coast of the island at HedoWeedo. Reports … Read More. The post Jamaica: First Resort-based Medicinal Cannabis Dispensary Opens first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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How To Check The Quality Of CBD Products

Cannabis Life Network

Cannabidiol (CBD) supplements have gained increasing popularity over the past couple of years. The need for reliable and quality CBD products has grown even more. As consumers of CBD supplements, it is your responsibility to fight back against an increasingly rampant industry rife with unreliable products by being as informed as possible about which companies […].

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Scotland: Dundee mum accidentally exposed son’s cannabis farm to police after reporting other son as missing person

Cannabis Law Report

A mother who reported her son as a missing person accidentally exposed her other son’s secret cannabis farm to police. Reports Courier.UK Officers came round … Read More. The post Scotland: Dundee mum accidentally exposed son’s cannabis farm to police after reporting other son as missing person first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

In 2017, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) published The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: The Current State of Evidence and Recommendations for Research. According to this report, are cannabinoids an effective treatment for chronic pain? According to this report, “There is conclusive or substantial evidence that cannabis or cannabinoids are effective for the treatment of chronic pain in adults (cannabis).” See Answer.

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Australia: THC Global (ASX:THC) placement supported by Federal Court

Cannabis Law Report

Medicinal cannabis company THC Global Group (THC) has successfully obtained the orders it requested from the Federal Court of Australia. Reports The Market Herald. In … Read More. The post Australia: THC Global (ASX:THC) placement supported by Federal Court first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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6 CBD Gummies You Might Want To Try

Miss Marijuana

By: Mari Andreatta. Interested in trying CBD but not sure where to start? Enter: CBD gummies. These fruity little chews are the easiest and most discreet way to get your daily dose of cannabidiol (CBD). While many products look and taste like candy (warning: do not eat the whole bag in one sitting), CBD gummies might be a beneficial addition to your wellness routine if you struggle with anxiety , muscle inflammation and pain , or insomnia.

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WeedMD Enters into Binding Term Sheet for $30 Million Credit Facility with LiUNA Pension Fund and Changes Filing Date of Second Quarter 2020 Financials to September 30, 2020

Cannabis Law Report

TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WeedMD Inc. ( TSX-V:WMD ) (OTCQX:WDDMF) (FSE:4WE) (“ WeedMD ” or the “ Company ”), a federally-licensed producer … Read More. The post WeedMD Enters into Binding Term Sheet for Million Credit Facility with LiUNA Pension Fund and Changes Filing Date of Second Quarter 2020 Financials to September 30, 2020 first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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CBD And Hemp Skincare Items You May Want to Check Out

Miss Marijuana

By: S.M. Ryan. CBD skincare products are making themselves known as natural, accessible and effective options to add to any beauty regimen as the season changes and new beauty products begin to line the shelves. Over the last few years, how our beauty products are made has become just as important as what we are putting on our skin. . CBD and hemp skincare beauty products use the numerous benefits of naturally derived CBD to give women the anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating effects the

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NYPD Cop Forced to Retire Due to Medical Cannabis Registration

Cannabis Law Report

Ganjapreneur report. A former NYPD officer is suing the department after being forced into early retirement due to his status as a registered medical cannabis … Read More. The post NYPD Cop Forced to Retire Due to Medical Cannabis Registration first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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The Green and the Grey: The Place Where Two Markets Meet

Veriheal

Cannabis is all the buzz around the water cooler at the office these days. People are starting to talk openly about hemp, CBD, as well as medical and recreational cannabis these days. It used to be the mention of this at work could result in random drug testing and/or termination. Thankfully, times have changed for most of us in America. Sadly, a few states still hold on to the old ways of yesteryear, clinging to prohibition like a rabid dog with lockjaw on a piece of meat.

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Oregon Cannabis Assoc Publishes Op-Ed Proposing More Cannabis Enforcement Reform

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the piece and it is an interesting read. If history shows us anything, Oregon tends to be a little ahead of the crowd on … Read More. The post Oregon Cannabis Assoc Publishes Op-Ed Proposing More Cannabis Enforcement Reform first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Strong Majority of South Dakota Voters Support Initiative to Legalize Marijuana, Even More Support Medical Marijuana

The Joint Blog

According to newly-released polling, South Dakota voters are keen to make their state the 12th in the U.S. to legalize marijuana for recreational use for those 21 and older. The survey, which was conducted by South Dakota-based marketing firm Lawrence and Schiller and conservative pollster Public Opinion Strategies on behalf of a group opposed to legalization, found that about 60% of voters intend to vote for Constitutional Amendment A, a proposal to allow adults aged 21 and over to use marijuan

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PhytoSciences Consultants GmbH Announced West African Expansion with Launch of PhytoSciences Ghana Consultants Limited in an Ongoing Effort to Support Legalizing Medical Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

ACCRA, Ghana, Sept. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PhytoSciences Consultants GmbH, an international consulting firm, announced the expansion of its services to West Africa, providing … Read More. The post PhytoSciences Consultants GmbH Announced West African Expansion with Launch of PhytoSciences Ghana Consultants Limited in an Ongoing Effort to Support Legalizing Medical Cannabis first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Whitey or greening out after consuming cannabis: what is it and how to act?

Alchimia

Sometimes, cannabis doesn’t have the effect you might expect. Every seasoned smoker has experienced – or has seen someone going through it – at least once, a series of really unpleasant and adverse effects that are the result of their body’s reaction to THC. In stoner jargon, this is usually known, among other things, as a “whitey” or “green out” But… do you know exactly what it is?