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CBD Topicals are Not Immune from FDA Scrutiny, as Recent Warning Letters Show

Canna Law Blog

We’ve written extensively on this blog about industrial hemp-derived CBD products, including CBD comestibles , CBD pet products , CBD in alcohol , and CBD topicals. Of all these categories of goods, the CBD industry seems to have reached a consensus that CBD topical products present the lowest level of risk for businesses, hence companies like CVS , Walgreens , and Sephora opting to offer the products for sale.

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Why BC’s dispensaries are screwed no matter what they do

Cannabis Life Network

There’s been a lot of news in Vancouver’s local cannabis scene lately, what with the Community Safety Unit hard at work raiding long-running dispensaries like The Medicinal Cannabis Dispensary (TMCD) on Thurlow. That particular raid on Oct. 30 led to outrage and backlash, as it was seen by many as a step backwards and actually […]. The post Why BC’s dispensaries are screwed no matter what they do appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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Join Us on November 14th for a FREE Webinar on the USDA Hemp Interim Regulations

Canna Law Blog

Big changes are finally on the horizon for hemp in the United States. On Tuesday, October 29th the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) dropped its interim hemp rules pursuant to the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (commonly known as the 2018 Farm Bill). The 161 pages of interim rules set up a regulatory system for federal government oversight and licensing of hemp farmers across the country.

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Cannabinoid Biosynthesis

Cannabis Life Network

With the expense of regulated cannabis production it would be pretty convenient for producers to grow their pot from nothing more than literal crap. More off-putting still, is if they could refine that down to the associated Escherichia coli (E. Coli) bacteria. That would allow for an even more efficiently foul system. Well, “if they […].

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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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CA Police Say They Have Seized a $1 Billion Illegal Grow Disguised As Hemp Grow

Cannabis Law Report

Nov 2, 2019 – . Authorities in Central California have seized and destroyed about 100 million plants they said were being grown as legal hemp but contained THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana.The Kern County Sheriff’s office said it served search warrants at several fields totaling 459 acres in the Arvin area on Oct. 25 as part of a joint investigation with the FBI and California Department of Fish and Wildfire.

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Upward of $10M Worth of Marijuana Products Seized From Illegal Chula Vista Pot Shop

Cannabis Law Report

NBC 4 Los Angeles …… Six people were arrested and millions of dollars’ worth of cannabis-infused products were seized at an illegal Chula Vista pot shop Friday — the largest bust of its kind in the history of the city, police said. The Chula Vista Police Department served a search warrant for a building at 259 Broadway around 10 a.m.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

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What is Epidiolex? In June 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration “approved Epidiolex (cannabidiol) [CBD] oral solution for the treatment of seizures associated with two rare and severe forms of epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome, in patients two years of age and older. This is the first FDA-approved drug that contains a purified drug substance derived from marijuana.

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Article: Legal Pot: Manufacturing Storm Clouds (the Refrain)

Cannabis Law Report

A few months back, I posted some thoughts about recent efforts to legalize medical and recreational marijuana, with an emphasis on the potential issues such laws would have on manufacturers – particularly manufacturers in a space requiring a heightened concern for employee safety. See “ Legal Pot = Manufacturing Storm Clouds ” (May 29, 2019). To my surprise, I started fielding related questions as soon as I published the blog.

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What Are The Physical Effects Of Cannabis Withdrawal?

The Fresh Toast

Marijuana withdrawal includes symptoms that can have varying levels of intensity, such as headaches, sweating, fatigue, and anxiety. Continue reading What Are The Physical Effects Of Cannabis Withdrawal? at The Fresh Toast.

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Italian Govt Reverse Decision On 1 of 3 Aurora Cannabis Lots “citing noncompliance with European Union Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards”

Cannabis Law Report

One of the three lots Canada’s Aurora Cannabis won in July to supply the Italian market has been canceled, Italy’s minister of health explained in a parliamentary inquiry this week, citing noncompliance with European Union Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. In July, Alberta-based Aurora was the sole winner of the contract after all other bidders were disqualified.

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Which Type of Cannabis Products Are The Best To Use and Why?

The Joint Blog

When was the first time you smoked cannabis? Honestly, I don’t remember when I took the first hit but all I remember is the uplifting high. Smoking is avery popular method of marijuana consumption. part of the popular cannabis culture. Teenagers across the globe love the idea of sharing a crisp and cleanly rolled joint. Puff! Puff! And Pass!! But that’s not always how it happens these days. .

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NJ Com Report: N.J. leaders to make another big push to legalize recreational weed. Odds are 50/50, top official says.

Cannabis Law Report

There will be a renewed push in the coming weeks to legalize recreational marijuana in New Jersey as top lawmakers “start going after votes” again to pass a bill in the state Legislature, state Senate President Stephen Sweeney told NJ Advance Media on Wednesday. That’s good news for legal pot supporters who faced a setback when lawmakers called off a big vote on the measure in March because there weren’t enough votes to get it passed in the Senate.

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Why Vaping is the New Trend in 2019

The Joint Blog

If you have been smoking and you are now considering to switch to vaping, also known as electronic cigarettes , you want to be sure you are making the right decision. Is it better than smoking? Is health risk different from traditional smoking? You just want to know WHY you should make a move. We are going to help you understand why it is considered a better option by discussing the benefits of vaping.

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