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Mechoulam on the Future of Cannabinoid Research

Project CBD

Raphael Mechoulam, the father of cannabis science, emphasized three key research areas to prioritize.

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District of Columbia: Marijuana Expungement Bill Enacted Into Law

NORML

The Act provides for the automatic review and expungement of any convictions or citations specific to marijuana-related offenses that have subsequently been decriminalized or legalized in the District of Columbia. It requires all cannabis-specific expungements to be processed by the courts by January 1, 2025. The post District of Columbia: Marijuana Expungement Bill Enacted Into Law appeared first on NORML.

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Mechoulam on the Future of Cannabinoid Research

Project CBD

I was fortunate to cross paths with Raphael Mechoulam, “the father of cannabis research,” at several science conferences over the years. The most memorable occasion was the 22nd annual meeting of the International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS) in Freiburg, Germany, in July 2012. Mechoulam delivered a plenary speech at the symposium, addressing the future of cannabinoid research and key areas of study that should be pursued.

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State Policy Weekly Update 3/15/2023

NORML

Highlights in: AL, DE, FL, IL, KS, KY, ME, MD, MO, NH, NV, NM, ND & TX. The post State Policy Weekly Update 3/15/2023 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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Let It Grow #1: Where can I grow weed?

Leafly

Justin and Pat go over the basics of what you need to get started on growing your own weed: the laws, how to pick a spot, when and how long it takes, and the differences between growing indoor and outdoor. The post Let It Grow #1: Where can I grow weed? appeared first on Leafly.

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 9 best ways to smoke weed

Leafly

Some of the best ways to smoke weed are by bong, joint, or vape. However, the best way will depend on your personal preference. Find the best method for you. The post 9 best ways to smoke weed appeared first on Leafly.

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Can Cannabis Help Patients Titrate Off Other Pharmaceutical Drugs?

United Patients Group

Introduction The medical marijuana industry has been growing rapidly in the United States, and for good reason. Cannabis is a natural treatment for pain and other symptoms of withdrawal, and has been shown to help manage the side effects of drugs and even has be used as a substitute for prescription medications. The following are some examples of how cannabis can help patients taper off other drugs: Cannabis is a natural treatment for pain and other symptoms of withdrawal.

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Germany One Step Closer to Legalization

Cannabis Life Network

According to a top German official, Germany is one step closer to legalization. The coalition government plans to move forward with cannabis legalization after receiving “very good feedback” from the European Union (E.U.). German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach is confident Germany will introduce legalization legislation “in the next few weeks,” reports the German press. “We will soon present a proposal that works, that is, that conforms to European law,” said

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Cocaine Trade Open in Canada? Not So Fast

Canna Law Blog

In the U.S., cocaine is a Schedule II controlled substance and its use, possession, etc. is illegal except for certain, limited medical applications. The licensed sale of cocaine for recreational use is not even remotely a concept in the U.S., and the same goes for Canada. Why then did we see a Canadian cannabis company announce that it had the ability to make and sell cocaine to the consumer public?

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Lucid News Publish 2 Articles On What Happened at Synthesis

Cannabis Law Report

Here are the two pieces, both very detailed and I’d suggest a must read going fwd for both the private sector and government trying to understand how a program might work.

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Physical Therapy Services From Chiropractors – World News Report

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Chiropractic Physicians Provide Applications Other Than Spinal Alignments UPPER ST. CLAIR, PA, USA, March 15, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — Chiropractors’ main.

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Australia: NSW Police Waited A Decade Before They Got Their Man

Cannabis Law Report

9 News Australia A man who allegedly imported a huge amount of cocaine and methamphetamine into Australia more than a decade ago has finally been charged. The 42-year-old Aussie man was arrested at Sydney Airport on March 4 after he flew in from South East Asia, where police believe he has been hiding out since August 2012.

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Psychiatrist calls on govt to consider resources for mental illness in marijuana legislation

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

By LETRE SWEETING Tribune Staff Reporter lsweeting@tribunemedia.net WITH officials said to be finalising marijuana legislation, a local psychiatrist has called.

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FT Report: Celadon becomes first UK medical cannabis group to win right to sell in Britain Share Price Shoots Up 23%

Cannabis Law Report

The FT writes Update to Home Office licence will allow London-listed pharmaceuticals group to pursue supply deals Celadon Pharmaceuticals has become the first UK-based medical cannabis manufacturer to be granted a Home Office licence to sell its products in the UK since government reforms opened up the industry in 2018.

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8 Children Treated for Possibly Taking Marijuana Gummies at LA School

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

An elementary school classroom in Orange, Calif., on March 11, 2021. (John Fredricks/The Epoch Times) SUN VALLEY, Calif.—Eight school-aged patients.

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Transnational Institute Article – “Willful Blindness: ?INCB Can Find Nothing Good to Say on Cannabis Legalisation”

Cannabis Law Report

TNI write by way of introduction Publication date:14 March 2023 In its Report for 2022, the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), the “independent, quasi-judicial expert body(external link)”1 that monitors the implementation of the UN drug control conventions, focuses on the legalisation of cannabis.

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CBD, PwC’s Academy join forces for digital accelerator programme – News

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

The initiative represents a significant investment in CBD’s employees, fuelling their potential to drive change and shape the digital banking.

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Alert: Mar. 15, 2023, during a regularly scheduled meeting, the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) took the following actions:

Cannabis Law Report

On Mar. 15, 2023, during a regularly scheduled meeting, the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) took the following actions: Cannabis-related rulemaking: The Board approved withdrawal of a Preproposal Statement of Inquiry (CR 101) related to creating new and amending or repealing rules regarding cannabis plant canopy. Withdrawal filed as WSR 23-07-085 on March 15, 2023.

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Bridge Mall medical centre to relocate to new facility outside CBD

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

The move does not affect the Bridge Mall UFS Pharmacy, which includes the dispensary, giftware, boutique cosmetics, parents' room and.

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Law & Ethics: The Psychedelics Industry & Indigenous Peoples, a PBA four-part series

Cannabis Law Report

Information This 2023 forum series brings together some of the world’s most engaged Indigenous scholars and psychedelic lawyers to explore legal and ethical frameworks of Indigenous Peoples and Western psychedelic medicine and business. Non-lawyers are also encouraged to attend. The cross-cultural issues addressed in this series are foundational to all spokes of the psychedelic economy.

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Melbourne lagging behind other capitals on CBD office occupancies

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Melbourne office occupancies are still lagging behind other state capitals. Office occupancy rates in Melbourne’s CBD were at just 47.

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Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes – Mississippi Legislature Makes Key Amendments to Medical Cannabis Act

Cannabis Law Report

By Slates C. Veazey on March 15, 2023 A revamped Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act heads to Gov. Tate Reeves’s desk after both chambers amended the law in several key respects, most notably to help improve patient count numbers that have created quite a bit of apprehension in the state’s new medical cannabis program. Rep. Lee Yancey and Rep.

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CBD strengthens management team with Emirati leadership – News

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Khaled Al Hammadi to lead CBD’s retail banking programme as general manager of Personal Banking Group; Sultan Al Mahmood to.

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Edible Arrangements Trademark lawsuit abandoned against MSO Green Thumb

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz report Edible Arrangements officially ended its trademark lawsuit against marijuana multistate operator Green Thumb Industries. Green Thumb, meanwhile, dropped its counterclaims against the Atlanta-based franchisor of stores selling gift bouquets made of fruit.

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Sun Valley Magnet School students seek medical help after ingesting marijuana gummies

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Sun Valley Magnet School students seek medical help after ingesting marijuana gummies – CBS Los Angeles Watch CBS News Sun.

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Canadian cannabis producer Heritage approved to import CBD into Brazil

Cannabis Law Report

Heritage Cannabis Achieves Approval for Wholesale Importation into Brazil March 13, 2023 08:10 AM Eastern Daylight Time TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Heritage Cannabis Holdings Corp.

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Van full of marijuana explodes on California highway

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (KRON) — First responders were already busy with storm-related emergencies on Tuesday when a van exploded and.

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German cannabis legalisation plans could be presented to the EU ‘in weeks’ says German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach

Cannabis Law Report

Leafie in the UK report that there night be movement on this quicker than expected… They write The German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach has said he is confident that the country’s plans to legalise cannabis for adult use could move ahead, after receiving “very good feedback” from the European Commission.

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Auckland CBD businesses say foot traffic returning strongly to city centre, but crime still an issue

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Bridges was not yet fully convinced the city had bounced back. “A lot of reasons for optimism, but safety, antisocial.

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Canadian cannabis company TerrAscend applies for TSX listing, will carry out internal reorg

Cannabis Law Report

The Star (Canada) reports TerrAscend Corp. says it has applied to list its common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The cannabis company says as part of its application and to qualify for the TSX’s minimum listing requirements, it will carry out an internal reorganization.