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Oregon Proposed Cannabis Rules: Mixed Bag

Canna Law Blog

We have been reviewing a raft of Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) proposed rules that could significantly affect the Oregon marijuana industry. These proposed rules have implications for licensees, potential licensees and even people doing business with industry like landlords and lenders. Everyone, really. You can find the first three posts in our series at the links immediately below, each by Jesse Mondry here in our Portland office: Oregon Marijuana: Proposed Rule Threatens Abilit

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NORML Op-Ed: Cannabis Must Be Removed From the Controlled Substances Act

NORML

"The only productive outcome would be for the administration or for Congress to move expeditiously to deschedule cannabis. providing states the power to establish their own marijuana policies free from federal intrusion.". The post NORML Op-Ed: Cannabis Must Be Removed From the Controlled Substances Act appeared first on NORML.

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How Vic Mensa brought premium legal gas to Chicago dispensaries

Leafly

Vic and his team took Leafly under the hood of his new legal weed venture, 93 Boyz, which happens to be Illinois’ first licensed Black-owned cannabis brand. The post How Vic Mensa brought premium legal gas to Chicago dispensaries appeared first on Leafly.

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Urgent Action Needed for Marijuana Legalization

NORML

This election may be the most critical one yet in our fight to end marijuana prohibition. The post Urgent Action Needed for Marijuana Legalization appeared first on NORML.

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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’s the deal with cannabis consumption lounges?

The Cannigma

Just like the prohibition years of alcohol, it used to be that cannabis could be legally consumed only behind closed doors, down dank alleys, and in dark underground speakeasies. While cannabis is swiftly gaining in popularity, public prohibitions on use have derailed efforts to “normalize” and elevate cannabis as an alcohol alternative. But the next wave in hospitality is coming.

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Cronos Group Inc: SEC charges former Chief Commercial Officer, William Hilson, with fraud

Cannabis Law Report

The SEC has sent out this release SEC Charges Canadian Cannabis Company and Former Senior Executive with Accounting Fraud Washington D.C., Oct. 24, 2022 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Cronos Group Inc., a Nasdaq-listed cannabis company based in Toronto, for improperly accounting for millions of dollars of revenue and for other accounting misconduct […].

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7 scary strains for a haunting Halloween

Leafly

Halloween is near, and it is time for you to find the scariest strains you can to enjoy for a hauntingly good evening. The post 7 scary strains for a haunting Halloween appeared first on Leafly.

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Oklahoma attorney charged in the medical cannabis “ghost ownership” scheme

Cannabis Law Report

This has already happened with two attorneys in Oklahoma back in June See Two Oklahoma attorneys accused of facilitating an illegal medical marijuana operation Two Oklahoma attorneys accused of facilitating an illegal medical marijuana operation Now, reports Local Today… Another Oklahoma attorney is charged with allegedly helping set up illegal cannabis businesses under the […].

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Guten tag! Germany unveils plan to legalize marijuana nationwide

Leafly

The new legalization rules, expected to debut in 2024, could be a model for all of the European Union. The post Guten tag! Germany unveils plan to legalize marijuana nationwide appeared first on Leafly.

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Conviction in German CBD case has country’s hemp sector up in arms reports Hemp Today

Cannabis Law Report

The golden promise of Germany’s hemp and cannabis sector is taking some hits at the moment… Hemp Today… German hemp stakeholders say action is needed by lawmakers to shield producers from prosecution after the country’s high court confirmed convictions in two cases involving the trade of CBD flowers. The decision by the Federal Court of […].

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These single-source CBD extracts let the plant shine

Leafly

Acknowledge Farms offers you the entourage effect from the ground up in their single-source CBD extracts. Organic & hand-grown in Maryland. The post These single-source CBD extracts let the plant shine appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis laws in Bosnia & Herzegovina

The Cannigma

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal. Cannabis is illegal for medical and recreational use in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In recent years lawmakers and patients have called for the legalization of medical marijuana, but so far no progress has been reached. Cultivation of industrial hemp by licensed farmers is legal for fibers, animal feed, and hemp seed production, as long as the plants have 0.2% THC or less.

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The LCB’s quarterly newsletter, Topics and Trends, fall 2022 cannabis edition published at Medium

Cannabis Law Report

The LCB’s quarterly newsletter, Topics and Trends, is now live with the fall 2022 cannabis edition on Medium. We hope you enjoy the content and find the information useful. This issue of Topics and Trends features the following stories: Important Social Equity Program Updates Seeking Community Participation: LCB Pro-Equity Anti-Racism (PEAR) Team 10 Year Anniversary of Initiative 502, Legalizing Cannabis in […].

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Which Is Better: Cannabis Flower or Concentrate?

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Whether you’re new or an experienced cannabis user, you may be wondering which method will work best, flower or concentrate. It’s important to understand the differences between the two. That way, you can better understand the potency and onset time of each method. Cannabis Flower vs Concentrate. First, it’s important to take a look at the health benefits and potential hazards of each method of cannabis consumption.

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Jushi Expects to Bring Clean Water to More than 3,000 People Across Six Countries via Newly Formed Drop4Drop Partnership

Cannabis Law Report

Collaboration to Bring Sustainable Sources of Water to Those Living Without It in Gambia, India, Malawi, Senegal, South Sudan, and Uganda BOCA RATON, Fla., October 26, 2022 – Jushi Holdings Inc. (“Jushi” or the “Company”) (CSE: JUSH) (OTCQX: JUSHF), a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator, announced it will fund seven different clean water projects in […].

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Can You Overdose from THC?

Cannabis Life Network

Can you overdose from THC? It depends on what you mean by overdose. Usually, the term implies taking too much of a substance to the point of death. But in common parlance, talking about overdosing on THC could mean simply taking too much. And that is subjective for every individual. A connoisseur may smoke multiple joints daily, perhaps eating a 100+ mg cookie before bed.

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I’m Working With Others & Launching A New Cannabis Consulting Company, “Southern High Points Consulting”

Cannabis Law Report

Readers might like to know I will be providing legal, regulatory, compliance, and licensing acquisition and strategy consulting, and my two partners here will provide all operational, marketing, and business strategy consulting. more information to come soon. Meanwhile click on the image below to learn more at our website.

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UK: ‘Devastated’ Guernsey growers ‘owed more than £500,000’ by cannabis company which has Guernsey politician Marc Leadbeater as a director

Cannabis Law Report

ITV NEWS REPORTS A group of Guernsey growers say they are “devastated” after losing 18 tonnes of cannabis crops, claimed to be worth hundreds of thousands of pounds. The crops were cut, harvested and taken away to be processed by The House of Green more than a year ago, but a number of growers say they are […].

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Beckley Psytech Acquires Eleusis

Cannabis Law Report

Psychedelic Bulletin has reported Beckley Psytech Acquires Eleusis Editor’s Note: This news broke just as we were going to publish this Bulletin. As such, below is our quick take; it’s certainly not exhaustive. It was rumoured for some time, but now it’s official: Beckley Psytech has acquired Eleusis. The two British companies have long histories of involvement […].

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Cannabis and Novel Food Authorizations in the EU: Q&A

Cannabis Law Report

We recently got to ask Kai-Friedrich Niermann of KFN+ Law Office some questions about EU Novel Food authorizations. His answers are a must-read for cannabis food businesses interested in the EU market. 1. What is an EU Novel Food authorization? Novel foods are regulated in the European Union by the so-called Novel Food Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2015/2283).

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Unlicensed shops openly selling marijuana in NYC

Cannabis Law Report

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Griner’s 9-year sentence upheld by Russian Court

Cannabis Law Report

Reuters reports A Russian court on Tuesday dismissed U.S. WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner’s appeal against a nine-year sentence for possessing and smuggling vape cartridges containing cannabis oil, paving the way for her to be sent to a penal colony, in a court case that Washington has called “sham.” U.S. President Joe Biden, whose administration […].

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