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Reps. Dave Joyce and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Legislation To Expunge Marijuana Records

NORML

Legislation would incentivize state and local governments to expunge the criminal records of tens of millions of Americans who have previously been convicted of marijuana offenses. . The post Reps. Dave Joyce and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Legislation To Expunge Marijuana Records appeared first on NORML.

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What are cannabis landrace strains?

The Cannigma

If you’ve ever consumed cannabis, you probably already know that the plant has many different varieties, commonly referred to as strains. Still, while there are lots of options, few strains are as prized as “landrace strains” – those rare varieties of cannabis plucked from a specific habitat. But what are landrace strains from a scientific point of view?

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Mexico has a new marijuana legalization bill. Here’s what’s in it

Leafly

If passed today, retail weed stores would open in the summer of 2023. The post Mexico has a new marijuana legalization bill. Here’s what’s in it appeared first on Leafly.

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What is crossfading and what are the risks?

The Cannigma

Purposely mixing alcohol and cannabis together—or crossfading—is a very common party trend among young adults. Even though it’s a very popular practice, it also comes with some big risks, and can be downright uncomfortable. Learning about how this combination may affect you can minimize the risks and help you enjoy the effects of both substances.

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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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Smartphone Sensor Data Could Detect Cannabis Intoxication With 90% Precision

Veriheal

A brand new study featured in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence delivered exciting news to psychiatrists, health professionals, and law enforcement officials across the United States and beyond. The investigation assessed the suitability of using smartphone sensor data to detect cannabis intoxication, and it had promising results. The study, which was conducted by the Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research, used technology that was able to successfully determi

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Is CBD the Secret Ingredient in Successful Beauty Products?

Cannabis Life Network

The search for endless beauty has been going on for more than a millennium. From ancient mythologies (hello Cleopatra) to high fashion magazine articles, beauty has always been the focus for many women. The beauty industry strives to accomplish one mission: eternal youth. It’s promoted and sold to consumers on a day-to-day basis. In the […]. The post Is CBD the Secret Ingredient in Successful Beauty Products?

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Legal Cannabis In Arizona Raises $US106Million Tax In Year 1

Cannabis Law Report

Legal marijuana sales are pushing local government budgets to new highs. Taxes from legal sales are a welcome boost to government bottom lines. When backers of the plans to convince voters to make it legal for adults to have and use small amounts of marijuana, part of the sales pitch was the idea that increased sales tax, and a special marijuana tax would channel extra money to state and local governments, and to community colleges.

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¡Vamos! Mexican Supreme Court Unanimously Clears the Path for Hemp

Canna Law Blog

Yesterday, the Mexican Supreme Court ruled several provisions unconstitutional in the General Health Law and the Federal Criminal Code, because they prohibit cultivation of ?1% THC cannabis for non-medical or research purposes. The Court ruled that unconstitutionality derives from the provisions violating the protected freedom to work and to trade. The ruling followed the Court’s issuance in June 2021 of a General Declaration of Unconstitutionality in relation to the General Health Law’s prohibi

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New Mexico Cannabis Control Division considers requiring union agreements as part of licensure

Cannabis Law Report

The New Mexico Political Report writes. As part of the process to set up a recreational-use cannabis industry in New Mexico, the state’s Regulation and Licensing Department and it’s Cannabis Control Division held a public rulemaking hearing on Wednesday regarding residual solvents in cannabis manufacturing and requiring employers to work with labor unions.

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Answer of the Day for Dec 3, 2021

TheAnswerPage

In the adult central nervous system, CB1 Receptors are most abundant on specific populations of GABAergic interneurons. Are they present on any other types of neurons? Yes. CB1 Receptors are also present on several other neuron types, including glutamatergic, cholinergic, glycinergic, and serotonergic neurons (typically in the synaptic terminal region).

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Alaska Cannabis Businesses Owe Nearly $1.8M in Back Taxes

Cannabis Law Report

Ganjapreneur reports. Alaska cannabis businesses owe nearly $1.8 million in back taxes due to a flat-tax structure paid by growers instead of at the point-of-sale. By the end of June, Alaska cannabis businesses owed $1,785,751 in back taxes, and the state Marijuana Control Board has started shutting down the businesses for non-payment, the Anchorage Daily News reports.

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The History of CBD: How the Industry Changed Over the Years

The Joint Blog

The potential health benefits of CBD might feel like a relatively new finding. However, it has been used as a natural remedy for centuries, and scientists have long considered and studied its possible uses. As CBD is becoming increasingly popular for various ailments, it is time to look back on its history to learn more about its road to legalization.

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ABA, State Associations Call for Inclusion of Cannabis Banking Bill in NDAA

Cannabis Law Report

December 2 2021. The American Bankers Association and 51 state bankers associations today urged Senate leadership to include the SAFE Banking Act in the upcoming National Defense Authorization Act. The provision already was included in the House version of NDAA, which passed in September by a vote of 316-113. Joint ABA SBA Letter to Senate SAFE Banking Act NDAA 12022021.

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The Week in Weed: December 3, 2021

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week brought the long-awaited South Dakota Supreme Court decision on their adult-use ballot initiative, and, spoiler alert: it wasn’t what cannabis advocates had hoped. Yet another industry comes out in favor of marijuana banking. Germany may legalize cannabis.

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Literary Hub Podcast: Michelle Lhooq on Protest, Pleasure, and Psychedelics

Cannabis Law Report

Michelle Lhooq on Protest, Pleasure, and Psychedelics. In Conversation with Paul Holdengräber on The Quarantine Tapes. By The Quarantine Tapes. December 2, 2021. Hosted by Paul Holdengräber, The Quarantine Tapes chronicles shifting paradigms in the age of social distancing. Each day, Paul calls a guest for a brief discussion about how they are experiencing the global pandemic. *.

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New Zealand – 3 December 2021: New medicinal cannabis products have been verified as meeting the minimum quality standard

Cannabis Law Report

Generally, medicinal cannabis products are only available, on prescription, if they have: been assessed by the Medicinal Cannabis Agency as meeting the minimum quality standard under the Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis) Regulations 2019, or. obtained consent for distribution under the Medicines Act 1981 (approved and provisionally approved medicines).

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Reps. Dave Joyce and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Legislation To Expunge Marijuana Records

Cannabis Law Report

NORML report. Representatives Dave Joyce (R-OH) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) introduced legislation to incentivize state and local governments to expunge the criminal records of tens of millions of Americans who have previously been convicted of marijuana offenses. “This bipartisan effort represents the growing consensus to reform marijuana policies in a manner that addresses the harms inflicted by prohibition,” said NORML Political Director Justin Strekal.

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New House Bill Requiring FDA To Regulate CBD As A F&B Ingredient Introduced By Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-NY), along with Reps. Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Angie Craig (D-IA) and Dan Crenshaw (R-TX).

Cannabis Law Report

A NEW House bill that would require the FDA to regulate CBD as a food and beverage ingredient has been introduced by Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-NY), along with Reps. Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Angie Craig (D-IA) and Dan Crenshaw (R-TX). The CBD Product Safety and Standardization Act would specifically authorize the regulation of interstate commerce with respect to food containing cannabidiol derived from hemp, and for other purposes.

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Green Light Law Group: Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board Approves Training and Products Recommendations

Cannabis Law Report

By Brett Mulligan. The Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board recently approved a series of recommendations regarding psilocybin products and training requirements for psilocybin facilitators. These recommendations will be sent to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) for consideration during formal rulemaking, with hearings scheduled from February 14 to February 25, 2022.

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Green Light Law Group: New York Cannabis: 2021 Highlights & 2022 Preview

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. New York Cannabis: 2021 Highlights & 2022 Preview.

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IRS could collect taxes from cannabis firms if they used big banks, Yellen says

Cannabis Law Report

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she supports allowing legal cannabis dispensaries to access the US banking system — where they’re now largely barred — to make it easier for the government to collect tax revenue. Yellen was asked by Colorado Congressman Ed Perlmutter of the House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday if she thought allowing pot firms to use the US banks would facilitate tax collection by the IRS.

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Canada – It’s all over for Emerald after $200million in losses

Cannabis Law Report

Ouch Ouch Ouch…… MJ Biz reports. Emerald Health Therapeutics plans to exit Canada’s recreational and medical cannabis sectors after racking up more than 200 million Canadian dollars ($156 million) in losses since its inception. The Victoria, British Columbia-based business is the first mass-producer to choose to exit the cannabis industry.

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Only in The UK ! Bouncy castle boss denies being Worcester cannabis farmer I was only there to fix the washing machine

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis headline of the week ? We think so. A BOUNCY castle hire boss denies helping set up a cannabis grow near Worcester, claiming he was only there to fix the washing machine. The jury is now out in the trial of five defendants, some of whom are alleged to have been involved in a cocaine conspiracy to traffic the class A drug from Worcestershire to Devon and others in a cannabis production conspiracy.

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USDA improves, strengthens crop insurance for hemp producers

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the USDA update. WASHINGTON — In response to feedback received from the producers, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is improving crop insurance for hemp. USDA’s Risk Management Agency is strengthening the hemp crop insurance policy by adding flexibilities around how producers work with processors as well as improving consistency with the most recent USDA hemp regulation.

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Boston Hemp Inc. Releases Cutting Edge HHC Products

Cannabis Law Report

BOSTON , Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Boston Hemp Inc. is known for some of the most innovative products on the market within the hemp trade. They have recently made a huge splash within the industry launching their new line of HHC products. So, what is HHC? Boston Hemp Inc. Candy Covered HHC Gummies. HHC was first created in 1944 by the American chemist Roger Adams , when he added hydrogen molecules to Delta-9 THC.

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Vermont – Scammers Pretending To Be Vermont Cannabis Control Board Ringing Adult Cannabis Businesses & Demanding Cash

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the announcement from the VT CCB. Good Afternoon, The Cannabis Control Board recently received notification of a scam targeting prospective participants in the adult-use cannabis marketplace. A caller reached out to a local business claiming to be from the Board and demanded cash as well as other information from the business, including photographs of their premises, in order to avoid further fines.

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Legalizing Marijuana- What Economic Benefits Does the Act Bring Along?

Cannabis Law Report

Although the Presidential elections drew the most attention in November 2020, other decisions, too, saw implementation. Several states held votes for determining the legal marijuana industry’s future in one form or the other. Pulling a leaf out of Colorado’s book- four states like New Jersey, Montana, South Dakota, and Arizona made curious decisions.

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Guernsey patients getting medical cannabis from the UK to pay ‘import fee’

Cannabis Law Report

Canex report. Guernsey’s Health and Social Care Committee has announced a controversial move that will mean medical cannabis patients will soon have to pay an extra fee for the import of the products. Under the controversial new measure, patients on Guernsey who access their medical cannabis products through clinics in the UK will soon have to swallow a £25 import fee.

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Delta-9 THC Products From Hemp Are A Risk Not Worth Taking

Cannabis Law Report

02 December 2021. by Ian A. Stewart. Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP. Your LinkedIn Connections. with the authors. The hemp-derived cannabinoid market continues to grow and evolve despite lingering questions over federal legality and numerous state laws that try to keep pace. Much has been written about new “legal” hemp products that contain intoxicating delta-8 THC, delta-10 THC and THC-O Acetate.

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ECS Inks Cannabis Resin Supply Deal With Cannvalate

Cannabis Law Report

ECS Botanics (ASX: ECS) has announced a binding agreement to supply cannabis resin for use in medicines by Australian prescriber network Cannvalate. Cannabis resin is the sticky, sap-like substance produced by a cannabis plant’s trichomes (small, hair-like growths). The light to dark brown substance contains the majority of cannabinoids produced by the cannabis plant such as THC and CBD; and is therefore the most valuable part of the plant.