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Gallup: Record Percentage of Americans Say “Marijuana Should Be Made Legal”

NORML

Sixty-eight percent of respondents endorse legalization -- the highest percentage of support ever reported in a national Gallup poll. The post Gallup: Record Percentage of Americans Say “Marijuana Should Be Made Legal” appeared first on NORML.

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Record number of Americans support marijuana legalization, poll finds

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68% say it should be legalized, a new Gallup poll reveals. The post Record number of Americans support marijuana legalization, poll finds appeared first on Leafly.

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New Jersey Lawmakers Vote to Advance Legislation to Implement Marijuana Legalization

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Companion bills A21 / S21 would allow adults 21 and older to legally possess and purchase up to one ounce of marijuana. The post New Jersey Lawmakers Vote to Advance Legislation to Implement Marijuana Legalization appeared first on NORML.

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Growing Forward: Testing and regulations

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

An ongoing debate in the medical cannabis community is over how much New Mexico’s Medical Cannabis Program should be regulated and to what testing standards the state should hold producers. This week in Growing Forward, we take a look at the state’s regulations and testing standards. The state’s Medical Cannabis Program is solely overseen by the New Mexico Department of Health.

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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 Are Synthetic Cannabinoids (SCBs)? The Potential Benefits and Dangers

Leafwell

The Basics: What Are Synthetic Cannabinoids (SCBs)? Synthetic cannabinoids are a class of man-made molecules that bind to the same receptors in our bodies (CB1 and CB2 receptors) as natural cannabinoids. Synthetic cannabinoids are commonly referred to as SCBs. Many SCBs were made with the intention of replicating the chemical structure and effects of THC and CBD.

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Cooking With Cannabis 101 – How To Cook With Kief

Cannabis Life Network

Welcome to another segment of Cooking with Cannabis 101, today we’ll be going over how to cook with kief. We’ll cover what kief is and how to cook with Kief! If you’re unfamiliar with the term, kief refers to the resin glands that contain terpenes and cannabinoids. If you’ve got some weed laying around, take […]. The post Cooking With Cannabis 101 – How To Cook With Kief appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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The Different Types of Marijuana and What to Know About Them

Otherside Farms

We all know the cannabis plants Indica and Sativa, but a lot more goes into the chemistry behind how each strain operates on your body. The effects of marijuana vary based on the terpenes within each plant, THC and CBD content, and how many cannabis receptors your body has. Before we get into selecting the best strain for you, it’s time to get schooled on the factors you need to know.

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World Law Group Releases 2020 Global Cannabis Policy Report

Cannabis Law Report

We’ve seen various country chapters dotted around the web. Here’s the full guide as published. We are very pleased to announce the release of the … Read More. The post World Law Group Releases 2020 Global Cannabis Policy Report first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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California Voters Expand Commercial Cannabis Opportunities Across the State: Part I

Canna Law Blog

Election day this year proved to be a big step forward in terms of drug policy reform, with Arizona, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota legalizing adult-use cannabis, Mississippi legalizing medicinal cannabis, Washington DC decriminalizing a host of psychedelic plants, and Oregon leading the way by legalizing psilocybin for therapeutic use and decriminalizing non-commercial possession of ALL controlled substances.

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Jushi Holdings Inc. Announces Provisional License for Medical Cannabis Cultivation in Portugal

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the press release that has been sent out today. Jushi Holdings Inc. (“Jushi” or the “Company”) (CSE: JUSH) ( OTCMKTS : JUSHF), a … Read More. The post Jushi Holdings Inc. Announces Provisional License for Medical Cannabis Cultivation in Portugal first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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3 Strains to Try for Cannabis Enthusiasts

Cannabis Life Network

Today, the number of marijuana enthusiasts keeps growing. More and more people are smoking pot due to different reasons. One of the most common reasons to use weed is recreation. Cannabis enthusiasts like how weed helps to relax and makes different activities more enjoyable. Also, when used properly, marijuana improves focus and productivity. Another reason […].

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Adult Use In Arizona – What Next

Cannabis Law Report

THE PRICE – Free. THE DATE – 12 November 0202. THE RATING – THE BLURB – After the passage of prop 207, Arizona now has … Read More. The post Adult Use In Arizona - What Next first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

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Does THC stimulate the sympathetic or parasympathetic system? Tetrahydrocannabinol stimulates the sympathetic nervous system while inhibiting the parasympathetic nervous system. After THC consumption, there may be increases heart rate, myocardial oxygen demand, supine blood pressure, and platelet activation. (Of note, THC is associated with endothelial dysfunction and oxidative stress.).

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Jamaican Government Says It Is “Working to Resolve Banking Issues Affecting Medical Cannabis Sector”

Cannabis Law Report

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce is working to resolve banking issues that have been impacting Jamaica’s medical cannabis industry. Many major banks are … Read More. The post Jamaican Government Says It Is "Working to Resolve Banking Issues Affecting Medical Cannabis Sector" first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Ohio Opens Petition Process for New Medical Marijuana Conditions

The Joint Blog

From now until the end of the year, Ohio officials will be accepting petitions from those seeking to expand the state’s medical marijuana program by increasing the number of medical conditions that qualify someone to become a legal patient. The petitions are being accepted and considered by the State Medical Board of Ohio in conjunction with the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program – this process is legally required for the state to do. “Upon petition, the State Medical Board

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Cannabis Retail 2021 | A Look Ahead.

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THE PRICE – Free. THE DATE – December 10 2020. THE RATING – THE BLURB – A day-long event to prepare retailers and would-be retailers … Read More. The post Cannabis Retail 2021 | A Look Ahead. first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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You Can Now Visit Hong Kong’s First Ever CBD Café

Veriheal

One of the exciting things about watching the legalization of cannabis spread is seeing how progress will be made in different places. Every journey to full legalization is different. In some places here in the US , we’ve seen long, circuitous paths between legalization and cannabis actually being made available to consumers. So just because a law has been passed that supports cannabis, that doesn’t necessarily mean that citizens of that state or country will be able to immediately get their han

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Heady Vermont’s Weekly State by USA State Roundup

Cannabis Law Report

As always if you are pushed for time this is the best roundup you’ll find. VERMONT. #VTPOLI Special: VTSOS: Vermont Secretary of State Unofficial … Read More. The post Heady Vermont's Weekly State by USA State Roundup first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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What Does a Joe Biden Presidency Mean for Cannabis?

Veriheal

Note: Veriheal does not support or endorse any political candidate or their policies. We merely report on the facts as they are presented and their implications in regards to cannabis. Former Vice President Joe Biden is dropping the “vice” and has won the presidency. After a decades-long career in politics, Biden has won the top spot in the nation. Come January, he will control the legislative policy of the free world, including when it comes to cannabis. .

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Australian Insurer HIF Provides Coverage For Medical Cannabis

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09 Nov 2020 Medicinal Cannabis And Treatment Access. They write. The information below has been prepared in conjunction with our partner, Little Green Pharma. Claiming … Read More. The post Australian Insurer HIF Provides Coverage For Medical Cannabis first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Ex-Marine Receives Multiple Life Sentences for Torturing Marijuana Dealer | NBCLA

Cannabis Law Report

In an Orange County courtroom Friday, Hossein Nayeri was given several life sentences for horrific acts of torture. Vikki Vargas reports for the NBC4 News … Read More. The post Ex-Marine Receives Multiple Life Sentences for Torturing Marijuana Dealer | NBCLA first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Denver dispensary asks U.S. Supreme Court to rule on legality of cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Colorado Politics reports… A Denver medical marijuana dispensary has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether federal law explicitly overrides Colorado’s system of legalized … Read More. The post Denver dispensary asks U.S. Supreme Court to rule on legality of cannabis first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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New Jersey lawmakers to move quickly on new cannabis legislation

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment have put together a detailed report of the timing and the players. They write. Less than a week after New Jersey voters overwhelmingly … Read More. The post New Jersey lawmakers to move quickly on new cannabis legislation first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Article – Will medical marijuana survive once everyone can buy cannabis? – NJ Case Study

Cannabis Law Report

A case study from New Jersey. New Jersey became the 14th state to allow the sale of medicinal cannabis when the Compassionate Use Medical … Read More. The post Article - Will medical marijuana survive once everyone can buy cannabis? - NJ Case Study first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Arcview Access™ – CANNABIS GAMECHANGER: FINANCIAL SERVICES – Risks, Opportunities and Incentives

Cannabis Law Report

THE PRICE – Free? THE DATE – Nov 12, 2020 09:30 AM in Pacific Time (US and Canada). THE RATING – THE BLURB – The … Read More. The post Arcview Access™ - CANNABIS GAMECHANGER: FINANCIAL SERVICES - Risks, Opportunities and Incentives first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Police arrest and charge a member of the Mongrel Mob with drug offences in Far North Queensland.

Cannabis Law Report

In the main we report this because of the colourful Aussie / NZ biker (or bikie as they say down here) gang name. My … Read More. The post Police arrest and charge a member of the Mongrel Mob with drug offences in Far North Queensland. first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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New Jersey Cannabis Legalization: NO HOME GROW, Tax Rates & More

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… Read More. The post New Jersey Cannabis Legalization: NO HOME GROW, Tax Rates & More first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Australia: HEMP (Help End Marijuana Prohibition) Party Proposes Merger With Legalise Cannabis QLD Party

Cannabis Law Report

The proposal was sent out to all party members 9 November 2020. The LCQ Proposal to merge with HEMP. To all HEMP Party members. … Read More. The post Australia: HEMP (Help End Marijuana Prohibition) Party Proposes Merger With Legalise Cannabis QLD Party first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Biden Wins! What That Mean For The Cannabis Industry

Cannabis Law Report

Biden’s current proposal aims to undo some of the previous social inequities caused by the War on Drugs by removing use and possession as a … Read More. The post Biden Wins! What That Mean For The Cannabis Industry first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Nevada: Las Vegas Lawyer & Former Dispensary Owner, Brian Padgett, Has Law License Suspended

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Brian Padgett, a former owner of CWNevada is in all sorts of trouble and has now had his law license suspended for failure to pay … Read More. The post Nevada: Las Vegas Lawyer & Former Dispensary Owner, Brian Padgett, Has Law License Suspended first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.