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South Park Tackles Equity (Or Lack Thereof) In The Cannabis Sector

Cannabis Law Report

Nobody else will in the mainstream media and they do it best… Great piece on the Beard Brothers site. Here’s a taste of what they say. The episode begins in Denver at the Colorado Convention Center, where the 2022 Cannabis Cultivators Expo is being held. At an event called the “Changing Face of Hemp Farming,” an unaware speaker delivers a request to a predominantly white crowd, further highlighting his ignorance.

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Report: Legal Marijuana Industry Employs Over 428,000 Full-Time Workers

NORML

The cannabis industry created an average of 280 new jobs per day in 2021. That represents a 33 percent year-over-year increase, and it marks the fifth year in a row of annual jobs growth greater than 27 percent. The post Report: Legal Marijuana Industry Employs Over 428,000 Full-Time Workers appeared first on NORML.

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‘Kush’ scare hits West Africa

Project CBD

“Kush,” a potent, chemically treated street drug, is wreaking havoc and destroying lives in West Africa. But what’s actually in this illicit concoction, and how dangerous is it?

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Toolkit: How to talk to kids about cannabis

Leafly

Have you ever wondered how to talk to your kids about cannabis? Don't worry, we got you. The post Toolkit: How to talk to kids about cannabis 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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How to make green dragon tincture

The Cannigma

Yield: ~30 ml Prep time: 5 minutes, not including decarboxylation Infusion time: 24 hours to 6 months. Green dragon tincture is a general term for a cannabis tincture where cannabinoids are extracted from the plant with alcohol. Sometimes called golden dragon tincture, this kind of cannabis extraction has ancient roots and is easy to make at home. The alcohol acts as a solvent, dissolving the cannabinoids and terpenes off the plant and infusing them in the liquid.

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How myrcene affects THC potency and toxins

Cannabis Life Network

Less discussed regarding myrcene is its ability to prevent the metabolism of certain drugs by inhibiting an enzyme. As a bonus, toxins become less effective which prevents adverse reactions from the terpene itself. Myrcene purportedly affects THC potency in more ways than one, though. In da’ couch with myrcene Terpenes are a vital asset to […].

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The US cannabis industry now supports 321,000 full-time jobs

Leafly

The cannabis industry added 77,300 jobs last year, a 32% gain over 2019—despite a pandemic and economic recession. The post The US cannabis industry now supports 321,000 full-time jobs appeared first on Leafly.

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U.S. Supreme Court Asks Federal Govt To Present Brief On Medical Cannabis Workers Compensation Cases

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment reports. Does federal law protect employers who choose not to cover medical marijuana costs for workers injured on the job, even in states the seek to require it? State courts have reached different conclusions on the question, and now the U.S. Supreme Court is asking the top Justice Department lawyer to weigh in. Justices were scheduled to discuss a pair of cases at private conference on Friday that concerned Minnesota employees who sought workers compensation for medical canna

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Ancient Chinese Edibles – Cannabis as Food During Dynastic China

Cannabis Life Network

Eating edibles seems like a recent development. But did you know that ancient people used cannabis as food during dynastic China? For quite a while, we have known that ancient Chinese villagers used cannabis as a food source. Decades ago, archeologists uncovered texts detailing the P’o Chu-i, a porridge that resembles modern-day congee. The ancient […].

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SB 1074: California Cannabis Taxes Overhaul

Canna Law Blog

I’ve written a couple of times about the ongoing struggle that is the California cannabis tax situation, and I was recently on a great panel about the future of cannabis taxes in the country. California cannabis taxes are some of the highest in the U.S. The situation seems to be, thankfully, evolving for the better though with the advent of SB 1074.

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Best Ways to Use Different Varieties of CBD Products

Medicinal Marijuana Association

In recent years, public opinion on marijuana and the compounds derived from this useful plant have shifted drastically, and as a result, more and more states within the U.S have reduced restrictions accordingly. Perhaps the most widely legal compound derived from cannabis is CBD. This broad legality within the U.S. is due to the fact that CBD is a highly beneficial compound.

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Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Say Latest Illegal Cannabis Seizure Worth $US500 Million

Cannabis Law Report

Authorities with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics say a year-long investigation has culminated into a major bust on Tuesday. At 8 a.m. on Tuesday, OBN initiated a coordinated raid involving a large-scale marijuana operation. In all, officials say they served 12 search warrants at nine different farms in southern Oklahoma, and three other buildings tied to the group.

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10 Best Marijuana Strains for Anxiety

Canna Care Docs

Dealing with anxiety can feel exhausting, especially when you haven’t found the right treatment methods. Fortunately, there are plenty of options to make living with your symptoms more manageable. The challenge is that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution for anxiety disorders. Often, a combination of treatments is recommended, such as therapy and anti-anxiety medication.

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MediPharm Labs Enters United States Pharmaceutical Market with Submission of FDA DMF

Cannabis Law Report

MediPharm Labs Corp. (TSX: LABS) (OTCQX: MEDIF ) (FSE: MLZ) (“MediPharm” or the “Company”) a pharmaceutical company specialized in precision-based cannabinoids, is pleased to announce it has completed a US FDA DMF for pure natural CBD API. The DMF will enable MediPharm to supply approved API to pharmaceutical companies currently conducting late-stage research.

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Answer of the Day for Feb 24, 2022

TheAnswerPage

Some clinical studies have evaluated the safety and efficacy of cannabinoid-based medicines for the treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Some of these studies have shown positive results, but adverse events were also noted. What are the common adverse events noted in clinical trials examining the efficacy of cannabinoids for ASD? The most common adverse events noted in ASD trials evaluating cannabinoid-based therapies (listed in order of frequency) were somnolence, decreased appetite, ga

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Harborside Inc. Shareholders Overwhelmingly Support Proposed Acquisitions of Urbn Leaf and Loudpack

Cannabis Law Report

Harborside Inc. (“Harborside”, or the “Company”) (CSE: HBOR) (OTCQX: HBORF ), a California -focused, vertically-integrated cannabis enterprise, today announced that its shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favour of the issuance of approximately 151,427,786 Harborside subordinate voting shares (“SVS”) to acquire 100% equity interests in LPF JV Corporation (“Loudpack”) and UL Holdings Inc.

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New THC & CBD Brand Launches Line Of THC Seltzers Across the US

Cannabis Law Report

Cycling Frog , an exciting new player in the THC & CBD space, recently launched to market across the US to provide unique, safe, and fun, hemp-based THC & CBD products to a mass audience. Based out of Seattle, Washington , Cycling Frog announced its entry into the legal cannabis beverage market with a new lineup of THC seltzers to rival booze.

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Official Statement On the Marketing of Intoxicating Products Under the Guise of Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

(Washington D.C.) — The U.S. Hemp Roundtable, the hemp industry’s national advocacy organization, is deeply troubled about the increasing proliferation of products that are sold under the guise of the hemp name but that are marketed for their intoxicating effect. Official Statement. Last year, the Roundtable issued a strong statement outlining its concerns about Delta-8 THC products being sold at retail instead of through adult-use cannabis channels.

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Victoria drops requirement for state approval to prescribe schedule 8 medicinal cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabiz Australia report. Medical practitioners in Victoria will no longer need state approval to prescribe schedule 8 medicinal cannabis under regulatory reforms coming into effect next week. The easing of the administrative process follows a protracted, Covid-delayed review into the state’s schedule 8 permit system by the Department of Health.

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ANTG gets green light to ship THC dried flower products to NZ

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabiz Australia reports. Australian Natural Therapeutics Group (ANTG) has been granted approval by the New Zealand ministry of health to import and distribute THC dried flower products in the country. ANTG’s verified range in NZ now includes previously approved CBD flower product Eve , and THC/CBD flowers Rocky and Mariposa. All three products are approved as preparations of tea for oral consumption under New Zealand’s Medicinal Cannabis Scheme and will be available via distributor Nubu Phar

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Clever Leaves Expands Partnership With German Cannabis Distributor Cansativa On Heels Of $15M Raise

Cannabis Law Report

Clever Leaves Holdings Inc. is expanding its partnership with German cannabis distributor and wholesaler Cansativa GmbH. The move comes on the heels of Cansativa’s announced series B fundraise. The financing enhanced Cansativa’s ability to grow, capitalize on the existing medical cannabis market and prepare for entry to the potential German recreational market.

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Australia: Victorian MP Fiona Patten Looks To Introduce Her Decriminalization Bill Next Week

Cannabis Law Report

Fiona Patten is seeking to make illicit drug possession an educational matter rather than a criminal matter. Patten will introduce a new bill to hit state parliament next week, decriminalising all drugs for both users and dealers. Under the proposed plan, anyone holding a small possession or having used illicit drugs will be referred to a drug education or treatment program.

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Respected Individual In The Cannabis Research Community Passes Away

Cannabis Law Report

The Florida Hemp Council write in a Linked In Post. Today, we are greatly saddened to lose a great colleague and friend, Michael Patterson NHA, OTR/L, CEAS of US Cannabis Pharmaceutical Research and Development. Beyond being a supportive and expert member of the Council, he was a genuinely kind and helpful individual that many of us were lucky to call a friend.

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Article: Right To Try – Psilocybin – Arizona Attorney Magazine

Cannabis Law Report

The February issue of Arizona Attorney features another article I authored, Exploring the Psychedelic Frontier: The Terminally Ill and the Right to Try. In it, I explain psylocibin’s medical benefits and why Arizona’s Attorney General joined several states in appealing a Drug Enforcement Administration decision to deny terminally ill patients permission to use it.

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Joint Open Letter of Concern over the Allowance of Hemp in Animal Feed

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp Joint Open Letter - AAFCO - FINAL 3.

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MJ Biz Article: Best practices for cannabis growers seeking to reduce energy use

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis growers seeking to reduce energy usage should look at their facilities from a big-picture perspective – in other words, beyond a single factor such as lighting. Sure, throwing money at an entirely new line of energy-efficient LED lights could dramatically improve the energy bill. And while that’s part of the equation, it’s only one part. HVAC, facility design and automated systems all play a role, too.

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Supreme Court Nominee Michelle Childs Sentenced a Man to 12 Years for Selling Eight Ounces of Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Prospect reports. ‘I had more time than people in there who killed somebody,’ says Willie Roy Goodwin, who received the harsh sentence from the Supreme Court hopeful. In 2009, Willie Roy Goodwin went before Richland County Circuit Court Judge J. Michelle Childs to plead guilty. He didn’t really have much of a choice, after inviting an undercover cop into his house repeatedly and selling him marijuana, all caught on hidden camera.