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Virginia: Officials Seal Over 64,000 Misdemeanor Marijuana Distribution Convictions

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333,886 simple marijuana possession conviction records were previously sealed after the state enacted a measure in 2020 to decriminalize low-level marijuana possession offenses. The post Virginia: Officials Seal Over 64,000 Misdemeanor Marijuana Distribution Convictions appeared first on NORML.

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Becoming Jasmine Mans: poet and founder of Buy Weed from Women

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Jasmine Mans founded Buy Weed from Women. She discusses life as a queer, Black woman honoring healing with Leafly. The post Becoming Jasmine Mans: poet and founder of Buy Weed from Women appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Terpenes 101: What are they and how do they affect the body?

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When discussing the effects and characteristics of different cannabis strains, we often refer to cannabinoids , or the percentages of THC, CBD and other cannabinoids they contain. But there is another lesser-known compound that has an important role in the aromas, flavors and effects produced by the cannabis plant: terpenes. What are terpenes? Terpenes are chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants and some animals.

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DEA Proposes Dramatic Increase In Marijuana And Psychedelic Production In 2022, Calling For 6,300 Percent More MDMA Alone

Cannabis Law Report

Imagine reading that headline in 1980! Marijuana Moment report. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is proposing a dramatic increase in the legal production of marijuana and psychedelics like psilocybin, LSD, MDMA and DMT to be used in research next year. In a notice scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on Monday, the agency said there’s been a “significant increase in the use of schedule I hallucinogenic controlled substances for research and clinical trial purposes,” and it

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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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How toxic is a vape pen and how do lab tests find out

Cannabis Life Network

Vape injuries occurred in 2019 because of THC adulterated with tocopherols (a vitamin derivative.) To prevent some issues before market, a lab can test cannabis oil for certain contaminants to determine how toxic a vape pen is. But how does a lab quantify a stream of aerosolized vapor or smoke? Vapor containment in the lab […]. The post How toxic is a vape pen and how do lab tests find out appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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A Quick Guide to Navigating Your Munchies

Cannabis Life Network

Ever felt a craving for fatty, sweet or salty food after a good toke or edible? Welcome to a classic case of the munchies. But have you ever wondered why we get the munchies after a good old-fashioned sesh? And, why do some smokers get paradoxically nauseated rather than hungry? Lastly, if you’re wondering whether to munch […]. The post A Quick Guide to Navigating Your Munchies appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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California Breaks With the FDA, Poised to Legalize Hemp Cannabinoids in Food and Beverage Products

Cannabis Law Report

Author. Christian P. Foote. The California Legislature has passed a bill that will allow California consumers to purchase food, beverage, dietary supplements, and cosmetics manufactured with hemp-derived cannabinoids such as cannabidiol (CBD). Assembly Bill 45 (AB45), which is expected to be signed into law before Oct. 7, will fundamentally alter the CBD market in California and will create the nation’s largest intra-state market for CBD-infused foods and beverages. .

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The Current Situation for BC’s Cannabis Smoking Lounges

Cannabis Life Network

It’s been a rough road since day one and the pandemic has made the struggle even harder; cannabis consumption sites, also known as lounges, do not have it easy. As one could imagine, a virus that attacks the respiratory system is a serious threat to a smoking lounge. With that in mind, here’s a look […]. The post The Current Situation for BC’s Cannabis Smoking Lounges appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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NJ Cannabis Webinar Provides Key Insights on Licensing Process, Equity, Municipalities

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WEBINAR. 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 much-anticipated October 13 Recreational Cannabis Statewide Information Webinar presented by New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) provided critical information on the

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Pennsylvania Medical Card Renewal: All You Need To Know

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People who have, or are about to get, a medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania need to know how long their MMJ card will last and how to renew when the time comes. The Pennsylvania medical marijuana program is expanding rapidly and new patients are signing on all the time. While the program is relatively new (having just got off the ground in 2018), MMJ patients in PA are seeing their quality of life increase markedly thanks to the power of MMJ to alleviate the symptoms of many different chronic

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Nov 9: Cannabis Farms in the Neighborhood: Water, Contaminants and Other Proximate Matters

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WEBINAR. 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. November 9th, 2021. 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT.

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Hey Miami, We Have Delta8

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Delta 8 is taking the country by storm. Otherwise known as “D8” or “THC lite”, Delta-8 is a minor psychoactive cannabinoid found in the cannabis sativa plant. Delta-8-THC is an analog of THC and has a similar molecular structure. Delta-8 is an isomer of delta-9 and the only difference between these two molecules is the location of a double bond between two carbons in their molecular chains.

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Watch: Growing Greener: Navigating Environmental Laws in the Cannabis Industry

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Growing Greener: Navigating Environmental Laws in the Cannabis Industry. Cannabis and hemp operators work hard to remain compliant with industry-specific laws and regulations, but compliance with long-standing environmental laws hasn’t been an issue of concern for most. Recently, environmental regulators have set their sights on errant operators, taking significant enforcement actions against cannabis companies who violate fundamental environmental laws.

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How to Include CBD In Your Lifestyle – Easy Tips to Follow

The Joint Blog

Are you new to the world of CBD products? Are you convinced that CBD could offer benefits and results that will improve your everyday life? Do you want to give CBD products a try but you aren’t sure what the best method or products are? Here we will take a look at how you can include CBD products in your lifestyle in a simple, no-fuss manner. If one doesn’t work out for you, you can always try a different approach.

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Oct 15: Statement from Shaya Brodchandel, president of the New Jersey Cannabis Trade Association in Response to Today’s CRC Announcement on New Cannabis Licenses in New Jersey

Cannabis Law Report

Statement from Shaya Brodchandel, president of the New Jersey Cannabis Trade Association in Response to Today’s CRC Announcement on New Cannabis Licenses in New Jersey. Trenton, N.J. (Oct. 15, 2021) – On behalf of the New Jersey Cannabis Trade Association (NJCTA), below please find the following statement from Shaya Brodchandel, president of NJCTA and CEO of Harmony Foundation of New Jersey, in response to the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission’s (CRC) announcement today on the state’s

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10 benefits of CBD to treat unexpected diseases

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Cannabidiol offers many therapeutic benefits which are well-documented by scientific literature, and include pain relief, anti-anxiety, and anticonvulsant properties. But plenty of medicinal properties of CBD go largely unnoticed. While many CBD supporters tend to claim this cannabinoid is a magic formula that cures pretty much everything, in the above cases, scientific evidence is there to back up any anecdotal accounts.

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South Carolina: Sheriff: Teacher had marijuana edibles in student prize box

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An elementary school teacher in South Carolina surrendered to authorities Friday after being accused of having marijuana edibles in a student prize box in her classroom. The 27-year-old teacher from Lexington, South Carolina, was behing held on a charge of possession of a Schedule I drug. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said Weiss bought a mixed bag of candy to give to her students at Rocky Creek Elementary School and two students were allowed to get a prize from the candy box on Sept. 23.

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Are More Successful Residency Challenges Coming for Cannabis?

Canna Law Blog

Seen as a protectionist, cottage measure to some stakeholders, residency requirements for cannabis licensure have been a staple in the industry since Washington and Colorado legalized cannabis statewide back in 2012. When I lived in Seattle, the local industry was mostly stoked then that “big money” and out-of-state interests couldn’t easily crash the party that was fledging legalization in the Evergreen State.

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Xebra Brands to Commence Trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) on Monday, October 18, 2021

Cannabis Law Report

Xebra Brands Ltd. (“ Xebra “), a cannabis company, is pleased to announce that it has received final approval to list its common shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange. Xebra’s 125,619,492 issued and outstanding common shares will commence trading at market open on Monday, October 18, 2021 under the ticker symbol “ XBRA “. Xebra is a cannabis company, with global brands and intellectual property.

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Weekly Cannabis Roundup October 15

Veriheal

New York’s cannabis board is in the midst of shaping a socially equitable state recreational cannabis program, Republican lawmakers in Ohio are pushing for the state’s access to recreational cannabis, and a bipartisan bill proposing a recreational cannabis program in Pennsylvania has come out of the woodwork. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews.

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PAOG Cites New British Medical Journal Case Report On CBD Lung Cancer And COPD Treatment As Validation Of PAOG Ongoing RespRx Drug Research

Cannabis Law Report

PAO Group, Inc. (USOTC: PAOG) cited a British Medical Journal case study report published today on the effectiveness of CBD in the treatment of lung cancer and COPD as validation of PAOG’s ongoing research and development of its own respiratory disorder treatment under the name RespRx. Last year, PAOG acquired intellectual property derived through research into CBD extracted in association with a patented extraction method (U.S.

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NCIA – Whitney Economics: Survey: U.S. Cannabis Industry Sentiment and Business Conditions

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They write… NCIA chief economist and his cannabis economics firm, Whitney Economics, are collaborating with NCIA to conduct a national survey of businesses and stakeholders in the U.S. cannabis industry. Below, please find a link to the Survey of U.S. Cannabis Industry Sentiment and Business Conditions. It examines the key issues facing the industry including what you are experiencing when doing business in the industry.

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Irish health ministry challenging ruling that clarified status of CBD in EU

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Hemp Today reports. The Irish Government and health ministry are apparently challenging the ground-breaking decision of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) last year that set the stage for a legal CBD market across the EU. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly revealed he is a party to a case that questions the ruling, in which the EU’s high court held that hemp-derived CBD should not be considered a narcotic, that the compound may be considered a food, and that it may be freely traded among EU memb

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Former Basketball Star Chris Webber to Open Cannabis Wellness Compound in Detroit

Cannabis Law Report

Chris Webber is the latest big star to join the ranks of celebrity cannabis entrepreneurs. Webber broke ground this week on the new $50 million Webber Wellness Compound in Detroit, where the former college and NBA star has ambitious plans for his company and the surrounding community. Plans call for the compound to include a dispensary, cultivation facility, and a cannabis consumption lounge where people can enjoy the product grown onsite.

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Goldfinch Bio Announces Upcoming Presentations at American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2021 Meeting and American Society of Nephrology’s (ASN) Kidney Week 2021

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Goldfinch Bio, a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing precision medicines for the treatment of kidney diseases, today announced upcoming presentations at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2021 Meeting, taking place October 18-22, 2021, and at the American Society of Nephrology’s (ASN) Kidney Week 2021, taking place November 4-7, 2021.

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Lake County lawmaker introduces marijuana legalization bill in Ohio House

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NBC News: How Cannabis Legalization Is Changing The Workplace

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CIBA: Connecticut’s Marijuana Law: What Employers Need to Know

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Panel: International Spotlight Cannabis In European Markets | Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference | October 2021

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Vermont: Cannabis Control Board – October 8, 2021 [CCB]

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