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AG Nominee: Interfering in States with Legal Marijuana Not a Good Use of Justice Department Resources

NORML

“It does not seem to me useful the use of limited resources that we have to be pursuing prosecutions in states that have legalized and are regulating the use of marijuana, either medically or otherwise.". The post AG Nominee: Interfering in States with Legal Marijuana Not a Good Use of Justice Department Resources appeared first on NORML.

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Wasted: Plastic Packaging, Cannabis Biomass & Throw-Away Vapes

Project CBD

Excess waste created by the cannabis industry is rooted in the legacy of criminalization that now manifests as unnecessary overregulation. Sustainable, hemp-based packaging solutions could help to mitigate this problem.

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New Jersey: Governor Signs Enabling Legislation to Cease Marijuana Possession Arrests, License Retail Sales Into Law

NORML

“Despite nearly seven in ten New Jersey residents voting in favor of legalization on Election Day, it took lawmakers 111 days following that vote to achieve consensus to enact enabling legislation into law.". The post New Jersey: Governor Signs Enabling Legislation to Cease Marijuana Possession Arrests, License Retail Sales Into Law appeared first on NORML.

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Here’s what’s legal under New Jersey’s updated marijuana laws

Leafly

The state's first adult-use stores could be open as early as Labor Day weekend. The post Here’s what’s legal under New Jersey’s updated marijuana laws 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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NJ Rec Bill – The Backlash Has Started Already ! New Jersey State PBA Statement Marijuana “Clean Up” Bill Senate Bill 3454

Cannabis Law Report

New Jersey State PBA Statement Marijuana “Clean Up” Bill Senate Bill 3454 Today the police have been handcuffed! In November,… Read More. The post NJ Rec Bill – The Backlash Has Started Already ! New Jersey State PBA Statement Marijuana “Clean Up” Bill Senate Bill 3454 first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Article: “We still don’t know much about marijuana farms’ effects on wildlife”

Cannabis Law Report

Fantastic article that should be read by all authored by Maria Gatta Ecology and Conservation Biology University of the Witwatersrand,… Read More. The post Article: “We still don’t know much about marijuana farms’ effects on wildlife” first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Unboxing the Crafty+ portable vaporizer

Leafly

The Crafty+ is a portable vaporizer optimized for grip and feel, with built-in convection and conduction heating elements for efficient, even vapor delivery. The post Unboxing the Crafty+ portable vaporizer appeared first on Leafly.

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Canada: Zenabis heads to court over predatory takeover bid by Sundial

Cannabis Law Report

Stockwatch is reporting. Zenabis Global Inc. has filed a case in the Supreme Court of British Columbia over what it… Read More. The post Canada: Zenabis heads to court over predatory takeover bid by Sundial first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Recreational Marijuana: Effects on Teen Use

CannaMD

2020 was yet another watershed year for cannabis legalization, with more and more states voting to legalize medical and/or recreational marijuana. Opponents of the movement, however, allege that legalization will result in increased marijuana use among teenagers. “The youth are becoming desensitized [and] there is no longer a stigma for underage use as there used to be, so teen use is starting to increase again,” said Lisa James , spokesperson for an opposition campaign in Arizona.

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AG Senate Hearings – Garland Says it doesn’t make much sense to him to spend “limited resources” pursuing nonviolent criminals such as those guilty of marijuana possession.”

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz are following the hearings and so far Garland appears to be on a track that favours an equitable… Read More. The post AG Senate Hearings – Garland Says it doesn’t make much sense to him to spend “limited resources” pursuing nonviolent criminals such as those guilty of marijuana possession.” first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Virginia OKs smokable flower in move that could spark medical marijuana sales

SpeedWeed

Virginia lawmakers overwhelmingly passed legislation that would allow smokable marijuana flower sales later this year, a reform that will dramatically boost sales in the state’s nascent medical cannabis market. Flower sales often account for roughly 50% of market sales. Gov. Ralph Northam has supported marijuana, including urging adult-use legalization, so he’s expected to sign the bill.

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Cannabis Company Grapefruit USA, Inc. Secures Trademark Protection for the ‘Hourglass’ Name and Logo

Cannabis Law Report

LOS ANGELES and DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif., Feb. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via InvestorWire — Grapefruit USA, Inc. (OTCQB:… Read More. The post Cannabis Company Grapefruit USA, Inc. Secures Trademark Protection for the ‘Hourglass’ Name and Logo first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Here’s what’s legal under New Jersey’s updated marijuana laws

SpeedWeed

Earlier today New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law a package of bills that create the rules and regulations regarding the state’s legal cannabis industry. The new laws follow last November’s statewide vote to legalize cannabis for all adults. Reading and understanding the new rules, which run to hundreds of pages, is tough sledding. The package includes three separate bills.

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At Long Last… Murphy Puts Pen To Paper, NJ Has A Recreational Cannabis Market

Cannabis Law Report

Maybe the domino last week of the courts allowing medical licenses to be issued again was the push that the… Read More. The post At Long Last… Murphy Puts Pen To Paper, NJ Has A Recreational Cannabis Market first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Ex-Eaze CEO pleads guilty in $100 million marijuana payment scheme

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The former CEO of California cannabis delivery platform Eaze pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud in connection with an alleged scheme to deceive banks into processing more than $100 million worth of credit and debit payments for marijuana purchases. James Patterson’s plea, reported Friday by Law360.com, comes a week before a scheduled March 1 conspiracy-to-bank-fraud trial of businessmen Ruben Weigand and Hamid Akhavan in the Southern District of New York federal court

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Kratom near Me: Why You Shouldn’t Buy Kratom Powder in Stores

Cannabis Law Report

Kratom is a tropical tree found in Southeast Asia whose leaves contain psychotropic effects. The components are not categorized under… Read More. The post Kratom near Me: Why You Shouldn’t Buy Kratom Powder in Stores first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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WeedGenics Announces NEW Ultra-Modern 150K Square-Foot Cannabis Facility – Cannabis Business Executive

SpeedWeed

PRESS RELEASE. Despite the uncertainties of 2020, one industry continued to grow and excel: Cannabis. US retail marijuana sales rose approximately 40 percent last year, with projected revenue of $37 billion by 2024 (Source: Marijuana Business Daily). The vertical integration of INTEGRATED NATIONAL RESOURCES INC. (WeedGenics.com) first entered the market in 2010 and is now primed to expand its highly successful operations.

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Daria Nagel – Cannabis CPA: Marijuana Dispensary Profit Margin

Cannabis Law Report

You are considering to open up a dispensary and are trying to figure out your future profits. Congratulations on this… Read More. The post Daria Nagel – Cannabis CPA: Marijuana Dispensary Profit Margin first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Jeremiah Wonders… #168- Trailer Trash Tammy & Dave Gunther

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Jeremiah Wonders… #168- Trailer Trash Tammy & Dave Gunther Sponsored by SpeedWeed. Jeremiah wonders… with Trailer Trash Tammy and Dave Gunther! It’s Trailer Tales y’all! Tammy and Dave are childhood friends, they reminisck, Dave sings to her privates, and more! Follow Dave @jeremiahstandup and Tammy @Chelcie Lynn. Support the show on venmo @Jeremiah-Watkins or by grabbing some merch at jeremiahwatkins.com.

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Former Eaze CEO Pleads Guilty Pre-Trial to Green Collar Crime

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz is reporting via a Law360 post that Patterson has plead guilty Here’s what we know so far. The… Read More. The post Former Eaze CEO Pleads Guilty Pre-Trial to Green Collar Crime first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Unboxing the Crafty+ portable vaporizer

SpeedWeed

Watch as Ruben from Leafly unboxes Storz & Bickel’s Crafty+ Vaporizer. The Crafty+ is a portable vaporizer optimized for grip and feel, with built-in convection and conduction heating elements for efficient, even vapor delivery. It’s made of durable materials designed for everyday use and uses just one button to achieve three preset heat settings.

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CBD and Hemp Legal and Regulatory Roundup – February 2021 #3

Cannabis Law Report

Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD Judge dismisses case against CBD… Read More. The post CBD and Hemp Legal and Regulatory Roundup – February 2021 #3 first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Councillor Bligh Says Fee is Too High

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CANNABIS CULTURE – Vancouver City Councillor Rebecca Bligh introduced a motion to change the licensing fee to facilitate the opening of Cannabis retail stores. “The extremely high size of the municipal business license fee for cannabis retailers acts as a significant barrier to entry for businesses seeking to join the legal market, which can incentivize them into operating illicitly, requiring additional enforcement and compliance costs, increasing the risk to public safety, and undermining the

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Normal man released from jail on psychedelic mushroom delivery charges

Cannabis Law Report

That should be the headline every time ! Actually we’re talking about the town of Normal in Illinois BLOOMINGTON —… Read More. The post Normal man released from jail on psychedelic mushroom delivery charges first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Oregon marijuana firms enjoy booming market fueled by pandemic, consumers shunning illicit suppliers

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Oregon recreational marijuana companies are experiencing the best market conditions in years, with demand far outpacing supply because of the COVID-19 pandemic and more consumers forgoing the illicit market in favor of legal retailers. But the question remains whether the trend will continue once the pandemic subsides and state regulators offer additional production licenses to cannabis entrepreneurs.

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Find Out How Legal Marijuana Is in Your State

Cannabis Law Report

The legalization of weed has been a tricky subject for as long as anyone can remember. The advocates are gradually… Read More. The post Find Out How Legal Marijuana Is in Your State first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Cannabis firm Agrify prices share offering to raise $75 million

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Ancillary cannabis company Agrify priced an underwritten public offering to raise $75 million, less than a month after raising $54 million in an initial public offering. The Massachusetts-based developer of indoor agriculture technology will sell roughly 5.6 million shares of common stock at $13.50 per share. Proceeds from the raise will be used “for working […].

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Scuteri Issues Statement On NJ Rec Legislation

Cannabis Law Report

He’s the lead sponsor so he’s actually a voice worth listening to on Murphy finally signing off NJ Insider reports… Read More. The post Scuteri Issues Statement On NJ Rec Legislation first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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JW Asset, ex-athlete launch up to $100 million fund to aid marijuana minority entrepreneurs

SpeedWeed

New York fund manager JW Asset Management is teaming up with former NBA All-Star Chris Webber to launch a planned $100 million private equity fund that will invest in underrepresented marijuana entrepreneurs. A spokeswoman said $100 million is the fund’s target, and a “large portion” has been committed. The group declined to be more specific. The announcement reflects how celebrities such as Webber are increasingly getting involved in promoting diversity in the cannabis industry.

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Article – Society For The Study of Addiction: New synthetic drugs require new policies

Cannabis Law Report

Published by Wiley- Here is the abstract Bryce Pardo Jirka Taylor Jon Caulkins Peter Reuter Beau Kilmer First published: 21… Read More. The post Article – Society For The Study of Addiction: New synthetic drugs require new policies first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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