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Cloud-based Software Could Fuel Growth of South Dakota’s Medical Cannabis Program

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Medical cannabis patient enrollment is on the rise in South Dakota, and what better way to stay on top of things than by introducing a cloud-based platform? cloudPWR , a pioneer in cloud software for enterprise businesses and government agencies, is collaborating with fellow cloud-based solutions leader Accela to provide the South Dakota Department of Health (SDDOH) with an on-demand computer system-operated medical cannabis program registry.

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Pennsylvania: Patients Respond to Recall of Medical Cannabis Products, Say Such Incidents Strengthen Arguments to Permit Home Cultivation 

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“Today, we are without any kind of home-grow rights. If we were able to produce our own cannabis, our own cannabis oils, and yes even our own vape products, we could guarantee our own safety.” . The post Pennsylvania: Patients Respond to Recall of Medical Cannabis Products, Say Such Incidents Strengthen Arguments to Permit Home Cultivation appeared first on NORML.

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How to make cannaflour

The Cannigma

Yield: 1 cup Prep time: 10 minutes. Cannaflour is one of the quickest ways to infuse anything you’re making with cannabis. It only takes 10 minutes and can be used in a variety of dishes, from baked goods to dredging meats, and anything else you can crave. Unlike cannabutter or cannaoil , cannaflour usually has a distinct weed taste. If you enjoy the flavor that cannabis brings to the table, you’ll love this flour as it, but it may be an acquired taste for some.

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South Carolina: State Senate Advances Compassionate Care Act

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By a vote of nearly 2 to 1, members of the South Carolina State Senate advanced medical cannabis access legislation, the bipartisan Compassionate Care Act. It will now go to the State House of Representatives. The post South Carolina: State Senate Advances Compassionate Care Act 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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Pruning cannabis: how to top marijuana plants

The Cannigma

Pruning isn’t “essential” for healthy cannabis growth, and when done incorrectly it can actually harm a cannabis strain. However, learning correct pruning techniques can help you reap higher rewards at harvest time. 1. Generally speaking, “pruning” refers to selectively snipping branches and leaves to enhance the plants’ microclimate by maximizing light exposure, nutrient use and air circulation.

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Cannabis Seeds Found in a Chinese Tomb Show Evidence of Use in Ancient Times

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The accidental discovery of the tomb of a Tang dynasty soldier, Guo Xing, hinted at cannabis as an important food crop in ancient China. The Tang dynasty, also known as the Tang empire, ruled from 618 to 907 CE with an interregnum between 690 and 705 CE. According to a new study, cannabis seemed to be a staple of the Chinese people’s diet during the ruling of this empire.

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Missouri can’t keep applications of medical marijuana licensees secret, high court says

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The Kansas City Star Reports. The Missouri health department can’t keep secret the applications of businesses that have won medical marijuana growing and dispensary licenses from the state, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. The judges ruled unanimously that the Department of Health and Senior Services, which oversees the state’s burgeoning medical marijuana program, must turn over information in the successful applications to those who were denied a license, for use in their appeals.

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Government-Supplied Marijuana: Hurting Research?

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“Look at him, man. I wonder what he’s been smoking?” “Well, whatever it is, I wish we had some!” These lines from the 1978 cult comedy Up In Smoke might well summarize the sentiments of a generation of researchers who have conducted medical marijuana studies under U.S. government guidelines. The reason for their envy stems […].

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Oregon seed breeder asks for federal help in lawsuit getting hemp money owed in Kentucky

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp Industry Daily reports… An Oregon hemp seed breeder is asking a federal court in Kentucky to help it get almost $2 million it received in a dispute with AmHemp Kentucky LLC of Murray. Ashland, Oregon-based Phytonyx said in a lawsuit filed Monday that AmHemp Kentucky paid $1.1 million for some $3 million worth of high-CBD hemp seeds in 2019.

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Cannabis Legalization in Spain: Legislative Update

Canna Law Blog

Adult use cannabis legalization in Spain could be back on track, following a series of setbacks. To move things forward, Congress recently approved the creation of a subcommittee within the Committee on Health and Consumer Affairs. This subcommittee will analyze the experiences of regulating cannabis for medicinal use. Cannabis legalization in Spain: “To raise to political reality, what at street level is simply normal”.

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Canada: Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club fined $6.5 million, accused of illegally selling cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Province’s fine follows an inspection in May 2019 and two raids, in November 2019 and July 2020. The Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club Society and its founder Ted Smith have been fined a total of $6.5 million for selling marijuana illegally at the club’s Johnson Street location. The fine follows an inspection in May 2019 and two raids at the unlicensed, non-profit dispensary in November 2019 and July 2020.

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Is weed legal in Vietnam?

The Cannigma

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal. In line with many south-east Asian countries, possession, distribution and production of marijuana is officially illegal in Vietnam, with harsh penalties on the books for contravention of the law. Medical marijuana is also not legal. That said, Vietnam promotes itself as a tourism destination, which means that the authorities are not inclined to penalize foreigners breaking the law.

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St Louis: Exit Now Partners With Saint Louis University To Create Diversity In Local Cannabis Workforce

Cannabis Law Report

Exit-Now is partnering with licensed cannabis vendors and education programs across the country to help break the glass barriers preventing minorities from entering the cannabis industry. As Madison explains, “the war on drugs, which led to mass incarcerations in minority communities for non-violent offenses, and a now-legal industry that is too often out-of-reach for these same communities.”.

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Answer of the Day for Feb 11, 2022

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What is the half-life of CBD when administered via oral mucosal spray? After i.v. administration? After smoking? After oral administration? A systematic review of the pharmacokinetics of commercial CBD products in humans found that the half-life of CBD was: 1.4- 10.9 h after oromucosal spray, 24 h after intravenous administration, 31 h after smoking and 2- 5 days after oral administration.

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South Africa to fast-track regulations for the local cannabis industry

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Business Tech. President Cyril Ramaphosa says that the government will fast-track regulations for the cannabis industry in South Africa. The president said in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday evening (10 February), that h emp and cannabis production can create 130,000 new jobs. He said that the government will review the policy and regulatory framework for a whole number of processes – which, he said, will come as sweet news for people in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal

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The Week in Weed: February 11, 2022

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. We have an update on the SAFE Act, as it makes yet another foray into the weeds of enactment. The state of Maryland seriously discusses adult-use legalization. Meanwhile, the Tennessee Valley Authority says they won’t supply electricity to marijuana growers with state-legal operations.

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High Tide Closes Acquisition of Bud Room, Securing Ownership of Fastendr™ Retail Kiosk and Smart Locker Technology

Cannabis Law Report

High Tide Inc. (“ High Tide ” or the “ Company “) (TSXV: HITI) (Nasdaq: HITI ) (FSE: 2LYA), a leading retail-focused cannabis company with bricks-and-mortar as well as global e-commerce assets, is pleased to announce that further to its press release dated January 5, 2022 , the Company has completed its acquisition (the “ Acquisition “) of 100% of the equity interest of Bud Room Inc. (“ Bud Room “), as well as assignments of the vendors’ shareholder loans, for CAD$3.6 Million (the “ Transact

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Chuck Schumer Urges Senators To Help Finalize His Marijuana Legalization Bill

The Fresh Toast

Chuck Schumer Urges Senators To Help Finalize His Marijuana Legalization Bill. The letter comes nearly a week after Schumer said that he plans to officially file the long-awaited bill in April. By Nina Zdinjak Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) asked senators to help them complete the marijuana legalization bill expected to be filed in April.

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AIMS v. Garland: A Disappointment for Psilocybin Advocates, but Progressive Policy May Still be on the Horizon

Cannabis Law Report

By Allison Campbell. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit dismissed a petition for review of a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) response to an attorney’s letter seeking advice and guidance on how a physician could administer psilocybin to a terminally ill patient without incurring liability under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

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Cannabis Risk & Insurance: 2022 Industry Trends and Challenges Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Cannabis Law Report

BONG SCORE. We apply our entirely subjective bong score to each event. 1 Don’t Bother Unless You Need A Well Deserved Sleep. 2 You Might Learn Something But We Hope You Didn’t Pay For It. 3 This is really something, interesting presenters, well worth the money, and i actually will learn something. BLURB. The cannabis industry is poised for another year of huge growth in 2022, and the enterprises that will benefit the most are those best-positioned to manage risk.

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The Benefits Of GMP For The Cannabis Industry

Cannabis Law Report

We apply our entirely subjective bong score to each event. 1 Don’t Bother Unless You Need A Well Deserved Sleep. 2 You Might Learn Something But We Hope You Didn’t Pay For It. 3 This is really something, interesting presenters, well worth the money, and i actually will learn something. BLURB. As cannabis grows increasingly sophisticated as an industry, you won’t get very far without a recognized and trusted Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) program.

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New Report: Psychedelics 2021: Free 100-Page PDF Now Available Published By Psilocybin Alpha

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The report includes: A deep dive into psychedelic drug policy reform efforts and successes in 2021, with a focus on key jurisdictions including the U.S. and Canada. A look at key research and clinical trials that were published in 2021, with analysis of themes like microdosing and SSRI interactions. Coverage of investments into both public and private psychedelics ventures in 2021, with thematic analysis and a look at key company highlights.

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New Frontier Data Publication: 22 for 2022: Cannabis Industry Assertions & Predictions

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Here’s what they say. The industry’s fundamentals remain strong, and we firmly believe that 2022 will be another breakthrough year for the cannabis industry. Understanding the nuances of legalization, global expansion and consumer demand is critical for stakeholders seeking to turn risks into advantages and capture growth.”. ~Gary Allen, CEO, New Frontier Data.

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NCIA Board of Directors Selects 2022 Officers

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Here are the top cheeses at the NCIA for 2022. The PR. On Monday, February 7, NCIA’s Board of Directors conducted its first meeting of the year and gladly welcomed Michael Cooper of Madison Jay Solutions and Peoples’ Ecosystem CEO Christine De La Rosa as newly-seated members of the leadership team. A longtime member of NCIA, Christine also serves as chair of the association’s Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee.

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Hemp To Benefit From U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s $US1Billion climate-friendly farming grants

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp got U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s attention during a visit this week to Lincoln University, where he announced the federal government will offer $1 billion in grants to support climate-friendly farming. “The hemp project is really interesting because it has so many different potential opportunities,” Vilsack said Monday during a tour of the University’s Dickinson Research Facility, which studies agriculture.

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Oregon Court of Appeals Provides Needed Guidance for Processing Land Use Compatibility Statement’s by Local Governments

Cannabis Law Report

Any person familiar with the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission’s (OLCC) application process is likely aware that, an initial step in all recreational marijuana applications is obtaining a Land Use Compatibility Statement (LUCS). A LUCS is a document issued by the city or county where the proposed licensed premise is or will be located. One is needed to apply for a new license, change ownership on a license, or alter the location of an existing license, and the process to obtain one from the

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Village Farms International Appoints Business Leader and Capital Markets Veteran Ann Gillin Lefever as Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs

Cannabis Law Report

Village Farms International, Inc. (“Village Farms” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VFF ) today announced the appointment of Ann Gillin Lefever to the position of Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. In this newly created role, Ms. Gillin Lefever will be responsible for overseeing investor relations, providing guidance on strategy, growth (including potential mergers and acquisitions) and risk, and leading intern

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Leaf Trade Announces National Partnership with Curaleaf

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Leaf Trade, Inc. (“Leaf Trade” or the “Company”) a wholesale cannabis marketplace that services cannabis sellers, brands, distributors and retailers in 25 markets, today announced a national partnership with Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF ), a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis. Leaf Trade currently works with Curaleaf in 11 states and through the national partnership will now begin to support the company across its 19 US Wholesale Markets, with

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Schumer & Booker Have Another Crack At The Big One.”Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis once famously said that the states are America’s laboratories of democracy. When it comes to reforming the nation’s antiquated cannabis laws, he could not have been more right.”

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s what @SenBooker , @RonWyden , and I just told the Senate: As more and more states legalize cannabis, the Senate's long overdue in addressing this issue and righting the wrongs of the past. With your help, we plan to introduce comprehensive cannabis legalization soon. pic.twitter.com/6aG7RDO4VU. — Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) February 10, 2022.

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