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Hawaii Dispensaries Can Now Serve Out-of-State Cannabis Patients

Leafly

A new online patient registration system promises quick turnaround times, often within a day. The post Hawaii Dispensaries Can Now Serve Out-of-State Cannabis Patients appeared first on Leafly.

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Reefer Madness: Can Using Marijuana Lead To A Psychotic Break?

The Fresh Toast

Reefer Madness: Can Using Marijuana Lead To A Psychotic Break? The oldest way of stigmatizing a drug is to link it to madness. But Can using marijuana lead To a psychotic break? We test the science. The post Reefer Madness: Can Using Marijuana Lead To A Psychotic Break? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Georgia House Passes HB 324 , 123 to 40. The Senate is Next

Cannabis Law Report

AJC reports. The Georgia House approved a bill Tuesday that would allow medical marijuana oil to be sold to registered patients, giving them a legal way to obtain a drug that they’re already allowed to use. See The Text At SCRIBD [link]. The legislation, which passed on a 123-40 vote, would permit medical marijuana growing, manufacturing, testing and distribution.

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How Much Marijuana for a Stick of Butter? (and Other Dosing Dilemmas)

Cannabis Cheri

Dear Cheri, How much marijuana to a stick of butter? . OR. How much marijuana should I use for a cup of oil? . OR. What’s a good amount of marijuana butter to use in my pot brownies? I get variations on these questions all the time and my answer is always the same: I have no idea. You didn’t give me nearly enough information to give you any kind of meaningful advice.

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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 Get Hired in the Cannabis Industry

Leafly

Match your skill set, nail the interview, embrace change: five tips from a professional cannabis recruiter. The post How To Get Hired in the Cannabis Industry appeared first on Leafly.

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Which Terpenes Are Found in ‘Kush’ Cannabis Strains?

Leafly

What do all Kush strains have in common? Most consumers report that these strains provide a dreamy, euphoric, relaxing experience. We compared their terpene profiles in search of an explanation. The post Which Terpenes Are Found in ‘Kush’ Cannabis Strains? appeared first on Leafly.

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Smoking Weed With A Cold: Beneficial or Harmful?

Greencamp

Every year it’s the same story—the winter comes and viruses and bacteria start happily dancing in the air, looking for their next victim. Sore throat and a runny nose are very annoying and when you have a cold smoking weed is probably the last thing on your mind. However, although these symptoms usually go away in a few days, some people find it very challenging to stay away from cannabis.

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Likely to be Dazed and Confused: the Hazy Future of Cannabis-related Trademarks

The Blunt Truth

It is well known that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) does not allow federal registration for cannabis-related trademarks (discussed by this blog here and here ). Some commenters have speculated that, because courts have been chipping away at the bans on immoral, scandalous, and disparaging trademarks, the ban on federal trademark registrations related to illegal activity may be next.

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Canadian Cannabis Brands For Women by Women

Leafly

From femme-focused formulations to accessories just for her. The post Canadian Cannabis Brands For Women by Women appeared first on Leafly.

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“CBD” Coffee and the Importance of Distinctiveness for Trademark Protection

Canna Law Blog

An interesting Bloomberg article came across my desk a couple weeks ago called, “ CBD Craze is Creating a Trademark Problem for a Coffee Brand in Maine.” The article raises a couple of important issues related to the trademark requirement of distinctiveness, as well as the lengths to which one can stretch their trademark protection. The article recounts a coffee shop and wholesale coffee company in Maine called Coffee by Design, that ultimately adopted the acronym for its name, CBD, as its

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Western Australia Now Has 90 Licensed Hemp Growers

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the intro to the SMH report……One of WA’s largest ever industrial hemp crops was harvested this week and the company behind is now eyeing off exports. This week Hemp Processors WA harvested 15 hectares just south of Margaret River to supply the wholesale food market in Perth. State and national regulations are relaxing, allowing the use of industrial hemp in foods and medical-grade cannabis in pharmaceuticals, which is opening up markets for WA producers.

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Top Tips for Successful Cannabis Germination

Medical Cannabis Seedbank

Successful Cannabis Germination, germination is the process of a new plant growing from a sprouted seed. It is the first step you must take when starting your new cannabis garden. Cannabis seeds can vary enormously so good genetics is a very important starting point. We recommend looking at reputable seed banks to get your supply. When buying seeds, make sure they are matured with a dark brown appearance and a firm feel.

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New Mexico Dept of Health Files Emergency Rule Allowing Growers To Grow 2,500 Plants Per Producer

Cannabis Law Report

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) filed an emergency rule on March 1, 2019, temporarily raising the medical cannabis plant count limit to 2,500 plants per producer. The prior limit wasonly 450 plants per producer. Here’s the full document. NMAC-2019-MCP-7.34.4.8. Need More Information. New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program. [link]. Applications.

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NHL Alumni Association And Canopy Growth Partner On Marijuana Pain Relief Study

The Fresh Toast

NHL Alumni Association And Canopy Growth Partner On Marijuana Pain Relief Study The double-blind study will research the effect medicinal cannabis can have on players who suffered past concussions, including long-term fallout, like PTSD, early dementia, and depression. The post NHL Alumni Association And Canopy Growth Partner On Marijuana Pain Relief Study appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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The Specialty Crops Program is conducting a webinar to solicit public comments on the sections of the 2018 USDA Farm Bill

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the full press release… 2018 Farm Bill Webinar on the Domestic Hemp Production Program. Event Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 – 12:00pm to 3:00pm. The Specialty Crops Program is conducting a webinar to solicit public comments on the sections of the 2018 USDA Farm Bill relative to multiple sections dealing with industrial hemp.

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Expert Joints LIVE on CLN – Nomad-der What

Cannabis Life Network

This week Craig welcomes Infused Dinner Series Chef The Nomad Cook Travis Petersen to #Studio710 to talk about upcoming events in the cannabis cooking series. Our bud Derrick shares a few Grow Tips, and brings some products from the folks at Interior Cannabis with him to sample. Tha Big Puffa has music from Kairo during […]. The post Expert Joints LIVE on CLN – Nomad-der What appeared first on Cannabis Life Network.

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Amazon VP Jumps Ship To Head Up Leafly

Cannabis Law Report

Forbes write by way of introduction… In yet another sign of how the legal cannabis industry is gaining mainstream approval, Tim Leslie, a 20-year veteran of Amazon, has just been named CEO of Leafly. This is a notable hire as Leafly is a popular site that helps patients and consumers choose which cannabis strain would be best for them based on consumer reviews.

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CBD Oil & Its Amazing Impact on the Brain

Weedistry

We all know about CBD and its impact on pain and anxiety (among other things), but what do you know about its effects on cognitive function? Most of the research around cannabidiol focuses on the physical effects it generates, but there’s a lot to be said about this cannabis extract and how it may be used to enhance brain performance. CBD Central looks at some of the bold claims made by researchers, about CBD and its impact on the brain.

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US Dept of Defense says there’s no policy stopping troops & Defense Department civilians from investing in cannabis companies

Cannabis Law Report

They write… A recent story that troops and Defense Department civilians cannot hold security clearances if they invest in companies that legally sell marijuana and cannabis products has turned out to be half baked. Federal News Radio reported on Feb. 26 that Air Combat Command had sent an email to airmen saying that they could be denied security clearances for owning stock in companies that legally sell pot products, even if they did not chose the stocks themselves.

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Hawaii opens medical marijuana registration to visitors

Weedistry

Hawaii is allowing visitors who are qualified to receive medical marijuana elsewhere in the United States to register and buy it from dispensaries in the state. The state Department of Health announced Tuesday that it is also rolling out an online registration system for medical marijuana, allowing qualified patients to quickly obtain an electronic registration card.

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Australia: NSW Greens Say They’ll Regulate Adult Use Cannabis If They Get The Reins of Power In Upcoming State Election

Cannabis Law Report

The NSW Weekly Times reports. EXCLUSIVE. The Greens are set to announce a plan to legalise, regulate and licence cannabis for recreational use in NSW — which will allow you to own up to six plants and light up anywhere where it’s legal to smoke tobacco. Within the first 100 days after the election, the Greens have promised to introduce a private members bill to legalise cannabis for recreational use as well as move for a parliamentary inquiry into legislation and the establishment of the NSW can

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How Much Marijuana for a Stick of Butter? (and Other Dosing Dilemmas)

Cannabis Cheri

? ? ?. Dear Cheri, How much marijuana to a stick of butter? . OR. How much marijuana should I use for a cup of oil? . OR. What’s a good amount of marijuana butter to use in my pot brownies? I get variations on these questions all the time and my answer is always the same: I have no idea. You didn’t give me nearly enough information to give you any kind of meaningful advice.

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FDA Promises CBD Hearings in April, But They’re Just the First Step

Cannabis Law Report

Authored By Peter Becker. March 5, 2019. POSTED IN REGULATORY. While the 2018 Farm Bill removed hemp from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s regulatory oversight, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to oversee foods, drugs or cosmetics that contain hemp or hemp products, the most popular of which is currently CBD. Meanwhile, states, farmers and other interested parties are clamoring for guidance on hemp commercialization, driven by the steadily increasing demand for CBD produ

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Are Mason Jars the Best Stash Jars for Cannabis?

Otherside Farms

Are mason jars the best stash jars for Cannabis? Most people in our survey said yes. Maybe you’re one of them who agrees? If so, you’re going to love MasonBrite’s patent-pending mason jar lid that is revolutionizing the viewing & storing experience for thousands of flower connoisseurs like yourself. MasonBrite™ is the world’s only airtight LED magnification lid for mason jars.

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NJ Leaders Agree to Compromise on Cannabis Tax

Cannabis Law Report

Author: Patrick McKnight. Originally Published By : Wilson Elser via Press Release on JD Supra. The Garden State may have a new crop on the market in the near future. The prospects for legalizing cannabis for recreational adult use appear to once again be on the rise. After months of back and forth between Governor Phil Murphy and the State Legislature, a compromise solution appears to be in the works.

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SXSW 2019 Launches Inaugural Cannabis Centric Conference Track

Cannabis Maven

SXSW Launches First Ever Cannabis Centric Programming Track in the History of the Festival.

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Maine Puts Cannabis Tracking Out To Tender After Realising That The Market Will Be Much Bigger That Initially Expected

Cannabis Law Report

Maine public radio reports… Maine is withdrawing a contract it signed in February to track the growth and distribution of medical marijuana in the state. The three-year deal with Franwell Inc. would have allowed the state to employ software that uses radio-frequency identification tags to track marijuana. State officials had planned to amend that agreement to include the state’s yet-to-be-implemented adult-use recreational marijuana program.

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SXSW 2019 Launches Inaugural Cannabis Centric Conference Track

Cannabis Maven

SXSW Launches First Ever Cannabis Centric Programming Track in the History of the Festival.

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Australia: Cannabis Goes To Canberra ……”Brand Ambassadors, social media, Biotech vault plc – Canberra ACT$90,000 – $120,000

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the ad in full. Brand Ambassadors social media. Biotech vault plc – Canberra ACT. $90,000 – $120,000 a year – Contract. Social media and event brand ambassadors Agent – Employed OTE £45 – £120K An exciting opportunity to work remotely or at our events representing Biotech vault plc Immediate Start. Are you an experienced Venues Based Sales?

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Facebook Developing Working Group To Try To Understand How They Can Work With State Regulated Cannabis Businesses In The US

Cannabis Law Report

Civilized Report. After fighting the legal marijuana industry for at least a year now, Facebook is looking at loosening its cannabis policy. At a recent internal presentation hosted by Facebook, the world’s largest social networking platform said they are beginning to reconsider how they treat businesses operating in state-legalized cannabis industries.