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Hemp Biofuel: What it is, its potential, and why it hasn’t taken off yet

Cannabis Life Network

As one area of focus in transitioning away from fossil fuels, biofuels appeared to have a promising future. Unlike corn or other biomass used for biofuels, Hemp biofuel has not reached its potential highs. What is Hemp biofuel, what is its potential, and why hasn’t it taken off yet? Hemp’s versatility has always been among […]. The post Hemp Biofuel: What it is, its potential, and why it hasn’t taken off yet appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Law Firm Files Suit In Georgia Re Delta 8 Legality

Cannabis Law Report

A new lawsuit in Georgia seeks a court order declaring that a chemical related to the main intoxicating ingredient in pot is legal under state law. The chemical, called delta-8 THC, is mostly synthesized from CBD, a non-intoxicating chemical that’s prevalent in hemp. Delta-8 has become extremely popular across the country, and the cannabis industry and state governments have grappled with its rise.

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Would Cutting California Cannabis Taxes Hurt Children?

Canna Law Blog

We have been watching the debate on California cannabis taxes, including the arguments from child welfare advocates that cannabis tax reductions would harm children. In this post, I’ll explain why this perspective is flawed, and propose a better path forward. The California cannabis tax headache. California is potentially overhauling cannabis taxes , a much-needed reform for an industry long overburdened by high taxes.

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Inflation In Cannabis

Cannabis Life Network

In recent weeks, energy prices have exploded thanks to several factors. The Russian invasion of Ukraine, the anti-pipeline, anti-development ideology of Trudeau’s federal government. And the massive amount of money-printing that occurred during the pandemic. Supply chain disruptions and too many dollars chasing too few goods have led to this problem.

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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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Tax Court in Brief: Lord v. Comm’r—Marijuana and COGS

Cannabis Law Report

The Tax Court in Brief – February 28th-March 4th, 2022. Freeman Law’s “The Tax Court in Brief” covers every substantive Tax Court opinion, providing a weekly brief of its decisions in clear, concise prose. For a link to our podcast covering the Tax Court in Brief, download here or check out other episodes of The Freeman Law Project. Tax Litigation: The Week of February 28, 2022, through March 4, 2022.

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Canada: Tobacco and Cannabis Program Officer Nunavut Government Iqaluit, NU

Cannabis Law Report

Community: Iqaluit. Reference number: 10-507140. Type of employment: Indeterminate. Type of Employment 2: This employment opportunity is open to residents of Iqaluit only. Union Status: This position is included in the Nunavut Employees Union. Salary: $70,083 to $79,521 per annum, 37.5 hour/week. Northern Allowance: $15, 016 per annum. No staff housing available.

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One of the creators of Oregon’s legal psychedelic mushroom program leaves advisory board – Conflict Of Interest Issue

Cannabis Law Report

Oregon Live reports. Tom Eckert is stepping down as chair of the Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board. Eckert, along with his late wife Sheri Eckert , worked for years to bring legal, regulated psilocybin to Oregon. The couple sponsored the bill that became law in 2020, which created a regulatory framework for therapeutic psychedelic mushrooms. “It is a day of satisfaction for me, knowing that I have helped carry out the bold policy-making mission that my late, great wife Sheri and I initiated so

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Press Release: Red Light Holland and Advocacy Group Psychedelic Medicine Alliance Washington Celebrate the Success of their Collaboration as Washington Legislature Funds Psilocybin Wellness Workgroup

Cannabis Law Report

March 12, 2022. ? Washington legislators fund $200,000 USD for a Psilocybin Wellness Workgroup to research and write a report that will inform a pathway for future legislation. ? The workgroup will include a member of the Psychedelic Medicine Alliance of Washington as well as other community, health care, and regulatory representatives. Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – March 11, 2022) – Red Light Holland Corp.

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Ireland: Cannabis driver caught going wrong way down Barrack Street in Kilkenny!

Cannabis Law Report

A motorist looks set to be in for a driving ban after he was stopped going the wrong way down a one-way street in Kilkenny City. Kilkenny Roads Policing Unit stopped the vehicle driving the wrong way down Barrack Street. An oral fluid test was carried out on the driver which came back positive for cannabis. A blood sample was taken at Kilkenny Garda station.

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Cannabis Council of Canada Releases Media Statement On Proposed Amendments to the Cannabis Regulations

Cannabis Law Report

MEDIA STATEMENT: On Proposed Amendments to the Cannabis Regulations. The Full Statement. C3MediaStatementRegsEquivResearch0322.

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