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Oklahoma: Governor Vetoes Measure Expanding Medical Cannabis Access, Reducing Possession Penalties

NORML

Republic Gov. Kevin Stitt has vetoed legislation, House Bill 3288 , which sough to expand patients’ access to medical cannabis and make other amendments to the state’s marijuana laws. In his veto message, the Governor wrote: “The language in the bill makes substantial policy changes to the medical marijuana program that were not fully scrutinized through normal legislative procedures before the bill was received by my office in the middle of the night Saturday.

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Why do humans use drugs? A conversation with ?High? author Ingrid Walker

Leafly

The author of 'High: Drugs, Desire, and a Nation of Users' discusses pleasure, ritual, and altered consciousness. The post Why do humans use drugs? A conversation with ‘High’ author Ingrid Walker appeared first on Leafly.

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US Virgin Islands Governor Reveals Final Version Of Proposed Cannabis Act

Cannabis Law Report

In a press release …… The Governor urged the 33 rd Legislature to act quickly on his proposed Cannabis Act legislation in order to shore … Read More.

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How to make bird feeders with your leftover weed jars

Leafly

What better way to repurpose your weed jars than to make a bird feeder for your home? Check out Leafly's how-to. The post How to make bird feeders with your leftover weed jars 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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Two Former Employees Arrested for Murder of Tech/Cannabis CEO

Cannabis Law Report

Ganjapreneur report… Four men have been arrested for the 2019 murder of Tushar Atre, CEO of Santa Cruz-based tech company AtreNet and cannabis manufacturing firm … Read More.

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Nevada Cannabis Retail Giant Moves Into California

Cannabis Law Report

Whilst High Times shout and crash, Nevada’s cannabis retail giant Planet 13, literally giant, with the world’s largest cannabis retail outlet by footprint in Las … Read More.

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Does the Fair Labor Standards Act Apply to Cannabis Businesses? The U.S. Supreme Court May Decide

Canna Law Blog

Cannabis isn’t federally legal. Companies who operate in the cannabis space really only have the protection of the state’s laws in which they operate. Even full compliance with state laws is no shield to federal penalties or enforcement. Also, there is always a risk that cannabis contracts may not be upheld in court because they involve a federally illegal substance.

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New Report Published: Psychedelics Volume I: Learning The Landscape

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the book blurb… The Report on Psychedelics Volume I: Learning The Landscape is a must-have document for anyone interested in the emerging psychedelics space.… Read More.

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OHAI is the cannabis accessory brand stylish stoners have been missing

Cannabis Life Network

After doing some research on the top Canadian cannabis accessory brands, we decided to check out cannabis accessory brand Ohai for ourselves. Read on for our honest review! Since cannabis is legalized, and apart of our modern world, it’s about damn time we have more variety with our tools! Using a generic glass pipe with […]. The post OHAI is the cannabis accessory brand stylish stoners have been missing appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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US Hemp Authority Board Expands To Ten

Cannabis Law Report

The US Hemp Roundtable writes in an alert 21 May. Self-Regulating Organization Adds Former Arkansas Attorney General, Former FDA Official, Hemp & Dietary Supplement Industry … Read More.

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What is Pinene? Everything To Know About This Cannabis Terpene

Miss Marijuana

By: Jessica Todmann. Have you heard of the terpene Pinene? It’s your first hit of the day and ooh how it soothes the soul, as the air fills your lungs and the aroma seeps into your nostrils. You’ve probably picked up on a wide range of scents throughout your smoke sessions, and in this article we’ll talk about pinene. RELATED: Here’s The Scoop On Cannabis Terpenes And Their Health Benefits.

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SA Govt Clarifies There Will Be A Delay On Medical Cannabis Legislation, Initial September Deadline 2020 Will Not Be Met

Cannabis Law Report

The SA Mail & Guardian reports. Delays in passing new laws governing the possession and use of cannabis, caused by the Covid-19 lockdown, have placed … Read More.

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5 Discreet Ways to Get High

Otherside Farms

Passing a joint among friends is a bonding experience. Just like drinking together, it’s a nice way for everyone to let their guards down and relax for a while. However, it’s not always easy to be so open about marijuana. Maybe you are spending some time with relatives, your parents, your wife’s parents. Or maybe you are just traveling and don’t want people giving strange looks for smoking or vaping in public.

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Heady Vermont?s Weekly USA State By State Roundup

Cannabis Law Report

You’ll always find us checking their list of updates to see if we have missed anything. The NE States Maine Feds withdraw mental health grants … Read More.

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What is Pinene? Everything To Know About This Cannabis Terpene

Miss Marijuana

By: Jessica Todmann. Have you heard of the terpene Pinene? It’s your first hit of the day and ooh how it soothes the soul, as the air fills your lungs and the aroma seeps into your nostrils. You’ve probably picked up on a wide range of scents throughout your smoke sessions, and in this article we’ll talk about pinene. RELATED: Here’s The Scoop On Cannabis Terpenes And Their Health Benefits.

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What are the Health Benefits of Hemp Flower

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp flowers have become increasingly popular of late and understandably so there are numerous benefits. The following are some of the top benefits of … Read More.

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Today?s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

CB1 receptors are located on neurons in the CNS and PNS. Are CB1 receptors also located on cardiomyocytes? Yes. CB1 receptors are located in cardiomyocytes, vascular endothelial cells as well as smooth muscle cells. Activation of these CB1 receptors may lead to oxidative stress, inflammation, fibrosis, vasodilation, and negative inotropy. See Answer.

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Cuomo Press Briefing: You Can?t Be Surprised That COVID-19 Got In The Way Of Regulating Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

We do have to say that he does have a point. Anybody paying attention can see he’s been pretty busy of late. Marijuana Moment reports… Read More.

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Is CBD a Potent Solution for Fibromyalgia?

The Joint Blog

Once considered a fictitious health condition, Fibromyalgia does not have a decent cure available in today’s world. With more than 10 million people suffering from this disease currently, it is slowly becoming a challenge for medical practitioners to find a solution to heal this disease. This is where CBD comes into question, for it is being considered as an optimum solution for Fibromyalgia.

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THC Global launches Aust-grown cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

THC Global has launched its first Australian-made medicinal cannabis product and acquired clinic network of 30 prescribing physicians as the country’s cannabis industry takes another … Read More.

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A Founder Looks at 50: The Crucial Early Support from Hugh Hefner and the Playboy Foundation

NORML

NORML Founder Keith Stroup. For NORML’s 50th anniversary, every Friday we will be posting a blog from NORML’s Founder Keith Stroup as he reflects back on a lifetime as America’s foremost marijuana smoker and legalization advocate. This is the fourth in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement. When we were initially pulling NORML together, we were all volunteers who had other jobs and were doing this on the side.

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SF Weekly Article Says High Times Failed Deal Was ?Canna-Greed?

Cannabis Law Report

Or, as they succinctly say in their piece. “The proposed High Times dispensary is an intersectional crash of these two types of equity — as … Read More.

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Canada: Prince Edward Island to reopen cannabis stores with restrictions

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the Press Release… COVID-19 UPDATE TO OUR CUSTOMERS May 19, 2020 To our valued customers, All PEI Cannabis retail stores will be opening with … Read More.

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Radio Free Europe: Not So Green On The Other Side: How A Russian Tycoon?s $165 Million U.S. Cannabis Bet Went Up In Smoke

Cannabis Law Report

Interesting piece about the rough and tumble world of US cannabis investment.Pot unlucky would be an understatment When the authorities in Plumas County, California, inspected … Read More.

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INCBA ? The Cannabis Law Sessions

Cannabis Law Report

THE PRICE – Six Hours of Online Interactive Streaming CLE Credit Members $25/credit ($150 Total) Non-Members $50/credit ($300 Total) THE DATE – June 2, 2020 … Read More.

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Did Strip Clubs Open the Door for Marijuana Businesses to Receive PPP Loans?

Cannabis Law Report

Husch Blackwell attorneys Steve Levine & Megan Herr write May 21, 2020 In our previous posts, [1] we discussed why state-legal medical and recreational marijuana … Read More.

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Korean Sovereign Fund Invests In Canadian Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Interesting update from MJ Biz…The numbers aren’t huge but still interesting to see. South Korea’s sovereign wealth fund bought up three Canadian cannabis stocks as … Read More.