Fri.Dec 16, 2022

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Kansas City: Officials Dismiss Hundreds of Marijuana Cases Following Statewide Legalization Vote

NORML

City officials report that there are no longer any open cases specific to marijuana possession pending before the Municipal Court. The post Kansas City: Officials Dismiss Hundreds of Marijuana Cases Following Statewide Legalization Vote appeared first on NORML.

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Help ASA Document 20 years of Advocacy: Share your story!

Americans for Safe Access

Anniversaries are a time to reflect and remember. For the holiday season, ASA is compiling stories from our friends, allies, and members to share with our community. We invite you to take a few minutes to make a short video on the Tribute platform.

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Ohio: Lawmakers Advance Sentencing Reform Bill to Governor’s Desk

NORML

Provisions in the bill provide pathways so that those with misdemeanor marijuana convictions (and/or those convicted of most misdemeanors and fourth- or fifth-degree felonies) can petition the courts to have their records sealed. The post Ohio: Lawmakers Advance Sentencing Reform Bill to Governor’s Desk appeared first on NORML.

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The Week in Weed: December 16, 2022

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we report (with skepticism) on the chances of SAFE Banking making it into the omnibus bill. Then we move on to Connecticut, where sales and expungement are in the news. Staying in New England, we examine the potential for New Hampshire legalization.

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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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How to make mushroom tea with psilocybin mushrooms

Leafly

Shroom curious? Learn how to make a batch of magic mushroom tea at home with our easy psilocybin tea recipe on Leafly. The post How to make mushroom tea with psilocybin mushrooms appeared first on Leafly.

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Florida halts amanita muscaria sales at nation’s only brick-and-mortar retailer

Leafly

The psychoactive mushrooms remain legal to purchase online for educational and spiritual purposes. The post Florida halts amanita muscaria sales at nation’s only brick-and-mortar retailer appeared first on Leafly.

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Importing “Drug Paraphernalia” after Eteros and Keirton

Canna Law Blog

Many thanks for all who attended our December 1 webinar on “Cannabis and International Trade Issues 2022.” The event was hosted by the National Customs Broker and Freight Forwarders Association of America Educational Institute (NEI). We received many questions from the audience that we were not able to get to. We plan to cover some of those question here on the blog.

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8 vibey video games for a stoned night in

Leafly

Are you into gaming? Pack a bowl of your favorite strain and vibe out with this list of chill video games perfect for getting stoned. The post 8 vibey video games for a stoned night in appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis laws in Kosovo

The Cannigma

Medical : illegal Recreational : illegal. Recreational and medical cannabis are both illegal in Kosovo. Those found in possession of drugs — including cannabis — can potentially face imprisonment of one to three years. First-time offenders may be punished with just a fine. Possible penalties. Like many countries, Kosovo doesn’t define cannabis as a drug legally separate from other substances like cocaine and heroin.

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How LSD evolved from CIA mind-control drug to counterculture emblem?

Leafly

Believe or not, the CIA tested LSD as a mind control drug in the 1950s. Little did they know that it would open minds and fuel the counterculture movement of the '60s. The post How LSD evolved from CIA mind-control drug to counterculture emblem appeared first on Leafly.

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Now Published Whitney Economics: 2022 U.S. Cannabis Supply Report (Full Report) …. It Comes At A Hefty Price Tag

Cannabis Law Report

Beware they are changing $US5K for it!!!!! This 2022 Whitney Economics U.S. Cannabis Supply Report is a uniquely granular presentation and assessment of the state of the U.S. cannabis supply. It is intended to inform serious investors, regulators, business operators and policy makers in the cannabis industry. In this report, we provide powerful insights and […].

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First words from Brittney Griner: Thanks Biden, vows to help free others

Leafly

The US Olympian said she plans to return to the WNBA and help fight for the release of other cannabis prisoners, including US Marine Paul Whelan, who is still detained in Russia. The post First words from Brittney Griner: Thanks Biden, vows to help free others appeared first on Leafly.

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Pennsylvania: Thousands applied, but fewer than 250 qualified for Wolf’s marijuana pardon

Cannabis Law Report

No use to anyone other than a politician looking for votes is our take. When announcing the marijuana pardon project earlier this year, Gov. Tom Wolf said it had the potential to help thousands of Pennsylvanians clear their records. But it has fallen well short of that goal. More than 3,500 applications were sent in for the […].

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HHC carts: Top hits available from Diamond CBD

Leafly

HHC carts are a favorite amongst fans of Diamond CBD, so we’re ending the year with a roundup of some of the highlights turning heads. The post HHC carts: Top hits available from Diamond CBD appeared first on Leafly.

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MJ Biz report…. Chris Walsh stepping down as MJBiz CEO

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the press release / story they have published on his departure MJBiz CEO Chris Walsh, the company’s founding editor and a leading authority on the marijuana industry, is leaving the pioneering cannabis publishing and trade show business in January. His departure – following more than a decade with the company – comes nearly a […].

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Health Canada & Magic Mushroom Therapy

Cannabis Life Network

Health Canada continues to drag its feet on magic mushroom therapy. They’ve granted a few Canadians this right, but others have been waiting over 400 days for a reply. In a statement, Health Canada said it is “committed to ensuring that all people who need end-of-life care receive the best-possible, high-quality and compassionate supports available.” “Currently, the best way for patients to access psilocybin is through participation in a clinical trial,” the stateme

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Ontario cannabis store regulator under pressure over alleged ‘pay-to-play’ deals

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz report Ontario’s cannabis store regulator is facing calls to crack down on alleged pay-to-play schemes that some industry executives say allow larger marijuana producers and brands to secure shelf space for their products and other special treatment from retailers. Industry executives say the problem ballooned earlier this year after the Alcohol and Gaming […].

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Brittney Griner Freed, Conn. Pardons 44,000 Cannabis Convictions, and Mass. Launches Cannabis Curriculum

Veriheal

Brittney Griner was released following a prisoner exchange, Connecticut pardoned 44,000 cannabis convictions, and Massachusetts instituted the first cannabis impairment driving program in the U.S. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. WNBA Superstar Brittney Griner Released From Russian Prison. After 10 long months in Russian custody, Brittney Griner is finally free!

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Canada: Saskatchewan Introduces Legislation to Further Self-Governance including the “The Cannabis Control (Saskatchewan) Amendment Act, 2022 “

Cannabis Law Report

Released on December 6, 2022 Today, the Government of Saskatchewan introduced two pieces of legislation that lay the groundwork for increased First Nations self-governance. The Summary Offences Procedure Amendment Act, 2022 will provide a legal framework that First Nations communities can use to enforce laws and bylaws on reserve. “The Government of Saskatchewan is proud to take […].

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MariMed Appoints Jon Levine as Interim Chief Executive Officer

Cannabis Law Report

NORWOOD, Mass., Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MariMed, Inc. (“MariMed” or the “Company”) (CSE: MRMD) (OTCQX: MRMD), a leading multi-state cannabis operator focused on improving lives every day, today announced its Board of Directors (the “Board”) appointed Jon Levine, MariMed’s President, as Interim Chief Executive Officer. “With a heavy heart on the news of Robert Fireman’s […].

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BusinessCann “New European Drugs Policy Provides Platform For Comprehensive Continental Cannabis Reform”

Cannabis Law Report

BusinessCann write A NEW approach to drugs across the 27 member states of the European Union looks set to provide a platform for continental cannabis reform. Earlier this month The Council of the European Union (EU) agreed an updated policy paper entitled ‘Council conclusions on human rights-based approach in drug policies’. Driven by Czechia in its six-month stint as […].

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BusinessCann Article: ” NewsIreland’s Prohibitionist Approach To Hemp And CBD Exposes It… FEATUREDNEWS Ireland’s Prohibitionist Approach To Hemp And CBD Exposes It To Punitive Sanctions From The EU”

Cannabis Law Report

BusinessCann report A HIGH Court decision to ignore the ground-breaking KanaVape case could expose the Irish Government to financial penalties and the threat of further sanctions from the European Commission. Last month the High Court ruled that CBD products containing THC are illegal in Ireland – in direct conflict with the November 2020 KanaVape ruling of the European Court […].

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Voyager acquires Polish CBD manufacturing plant to boost European roll-out

Cannabis Law Report

Voyager Life PLC (AQSE:VOY) said it has acquired a CBD extraction and manufacturing facility in Poland from Goodbody Health Ltd (AQSE:GDBY, OTCQB:GDBYF) for £1.5mln. The consideration comprises £0.5mln in cash and £1mln of convertible loan notes and is subject to regulatory approval being granted by the authorities in Poland. Voyager will acquire the shares of Goodbody’s Polish subsidiaries […].

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Canada-London: OPP cannabis enforcement unit ‘looking into’ unlicensed Indigenous store in London

Cannabis Law Report

Reported via CBC The owner of Spirit River Cannabis says he is simply upholding his constitutional rights The Ontario Provincial Police unit responsible for cannabis enforcement says it is currently “looking into” an Indigenous-owned cannabis retail store operating without a licence in London, Ont. “[The OPP] is aware of this unlicensed cannabis retail store and will […].

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WHMI News Oregon – Report: ‘Narco slaves’: Migrant workers face abuse on Oregon’s cartel-run, illegal pot farms

Cannabis Law Report

It has been an ongoing issue for far too long in OR WHMI report (MEDFORD, Ore.) — A day after Alejandra, which is not her real name, arrived for a job harvesting marijuana at a farm near Medford, Oregon, she says things took a harrowing turn when armed guards prevented workers from leaving. “Holding a […].

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Germany: Fundamental changes in the future prescription practice of medicinal cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Peter Homberg Partner, Berlin D +49 30 26473 399Email me Judith Heimbürger Senior Associate, Frankfurt D +49 69 4500 12 315Email me Malte Goetz Senior Associate, Berlin D +49 30 26473 397Email me December 15, 2022 A decision issued on 25 October 2022 by the Federal Joint Committee (Gemeinsamer Bundesausschuss—G-BA) on the initiation of a commenting procedure for amending the Pharmaceutical Guidelines (Arzneimittel-Richtlinie) could fundamentally change prescription practice, in […].

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Chicago Office Of The Mayor – Press Release: December 15, 2022 The Cannabis Research Institute is Coming to Chicago

Cannabis Law Report

A first in the Midwest, the new center will be operated by the Discovery Partners Institute Mayor’s Press Office 312.744.3334 Download this Press Release CHICAGO — The City of Chicago, State of Illinois, and the Discovery Partners Institute today announced the launch of the Cannabis Research Institute, a first-of-its-kind center in the Midwest that will further boost […].

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Article: Psychedelic Drugs – Easing the Regulatory Hurdles for Development

Cannabis Law Report

Congress recently introduced a bill that could expand access to therapeutic psychedelics that are designated as Breakthrough Therapies. These products are potentially useful in treating addiction, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other neurologic diseases. In recognition of the need to fulfill research and development requirements of certain Schedule I psychedelics, the Drug Enforcement Agency […].

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Oregon: December OPAB Equity Subcommittee Meeting – Cancellation Notice

Cannabis Law Report

Good afternoon, This week’s OPAB Equity Subcommittee meeting, previously scheduled for December 16, has been cancelled at the request of the subcommittee co-chairs. Future meetings of the Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board and Subcommittees will be posted to our website: www.oregon.gov/psilocybin. Sincerely, The Oregon Psilocybin Services Team.

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Washington – Alert: Liquor and Cannabis Board issues emergency license suspension to Dank Inc. of Port Angeles

Cannabis Law Report

Emergency suspension due to multiple violations of cannabis laws and criminal activity The Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) yesterday issued an emergency suspension of the Tier 2 Producer/Processor license for Dank Incorporated in Port Angeles. The suspension follows a joint investigation with the Washington State Patrol’s Cannabis Enforcement Response Team resulting in findings of serious violations […].