NORML
JULY 17, 2019
Members of the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs are scheduled to hear testimony next week regarding the need to provide greater access to financial services for state-licensed marijuana-related businesses. The Senate hearing , titled “Challenges for Cannabis and Banking: Outside Perspectives,” will take place on Tuesday, July 23, at 10am est.
WeedAdvisor
JULY 17, 2019
Much to opponents’ dismay, marijuana reform continues to sweep the United States. These changes include everything from decriminalization to full-blown legalization. But it appears that, as far as reform goes, medical marijuana is a safe medium. Seeing restrictions lifted under the pretext of improving therapeutic options typically sits well as a noble cause.
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Greencamp
JULY 17, 2019
After many years of suffering from terrible pains with each passing month, I finally tried marijuana for menstrual cramps – Continue Reading. The post Cannabis for Menstrual Cramps: Can Cannabis Help Women with Painful Periods? appeared first on Greencamp.
Project CBD
JULY 17, 2019
Transcript: [This activist is the reason you know about CBD. Now he’s telling the history behind the cannabinoid.
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.
Leafly
JULY 17, 2019
With the passing of the Farm Bill, hemp production is on the rise. That's good news, but troubling for marijuana growers. The post Hemp Cross-Pollination Could Damage Cannabis Crops—Here’s How to Prevent It appeared first on Leafly.
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Leafly
JULY 17, 2019
The package labels contained false names but real addresses, prosecutors say, and the mail carrier delivered packages to a dealer in the postal station's parking lot. The post Postal Carrier Caught in Conspiracy to Mail Cannabis appeared first on Leafly.
WeedAdvisor
JULY 17, 2019
The past week has not been good for Canada’s licensed producers, with two companies losing their place in the cannabis market. British Columbia licensed producer, Agrima, fell under investigation in the fall of 2018 due to “unauthorized activities” during its time as a private entity. As of July 15 th , the company lost its license to produce the drug.
Leafly
JULY 17, 2019
As Ontario struggles to open its 24th legal cannabis store, Alberta is "really rolling.". The post Alberta on Track for 200 Cannabis Stores by End of the Month appeared first on Leafly.
The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program
JULY 17, 2019
The New Mexico Department of Health could face a legal challenge from one of its most prominent critics, who also runs a high profile medical cannabis dispensary. Duke Rodriguez, president and CEO of New Mexico medical cannabis company Ultra Health, told NM Political Report that DOH “effectively denied” his application to become a medical cannabis patient in New Mexico.
Leafly
JULY 17, 2019
CBD isolate is legal, but full-spectrum CBD is not. It all depends on the THC content. The post CBD Oil Is in Kansas, but Its Legality Remains Confusing appeared first on Leafly.
WeedAdvisor
JULY 17, 2019
The budding South American cannabis industry has gained a great deal of attention in recent months, with Colombia being no exception, according to Marijuana Business Daily. As attitudes and policies develop across the continent, its countries prepare to – if successful – pose a real competitive challenge to their North American and (to a lesser extent) European counterparts.
Leafly
JULY 17, 2019
Bruce talks with Aliza Sherman (above) and Dr. Junella Chin, authors of "Cannabis & CBD for Wellness & Health," about cannabis, dosing, and long-distance collaboration. The post The Roll-Up Bonus Episode: Talking Cannabis & CBD appeared first on Leafly.
WeedAdvisor
JULY 17, 2019
As the stigma and laws around marijuana both relax, patient access to medical marijuana continues to broaden in many states. In cases like New Mexico, it did not take long for medical marijuana use to skyrocket. The number of registered patients has notably jumped in the last few months, with an even larger overall increase over the past year. But this surge in medical marijuana’s popularity may have unintended – albeit positive – effects.
Cannabis Life Network
JULY 17, 2019
ELMHURST, Ill., July 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Revolution Enterprises CEO Mark de Souza announced today that prominent media executive and corporate leader Tony Hunter will become chair of the company's board of directors. In addition, de Souza said Revolution, a national leader in the cannabis industry, is entering Arkansas. The post Revolution Enterprises Names Tony Hunter as Board Chairman appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.
The Fresh Toast
JULY 17, 2019
An Australian paper published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine demonstrated that one substance that could curb cannabis dependency is cannabis itsel Continue reading STUDY: How Cannabis Could Be Used To Curb Cannabis Addiction at The Fresh Toast.
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 17, 2019
Authored By: Neville M. Bilimoria. July 16, 2019. Bloomberg Law. On June 25, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) signed into law the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act , making Illinois the 11th state in the country to legalize cannabis and the first to have a legislature approve commercial sales without a voter referendum. Legalizing marijuana in Illinois is expected to generate revenue to help restore poverty- and crime-ridden communities and fund substance abuse, mental health, and law enforcement
WeedAdvisor
JULY 17, 2019
Despite California having the biggest head start, the black market still persists with full force. Unfortunately, these are partly fueled by pricing differences and availability gaps – with communities opting out in large clusters, effectively leaving “dry areas” where dispensaries are unavailable. Consequently, law enforcement has its hands full with drug dealers and grey market dispensaries dominating marijuana sales in the state.
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 17, 2019
Akerman LLP – HR Defense. M egan Kokontis. As marijuana legalization laws spread, some states are more focused on employee protections, but Illinois recently adopted a new marijuana law that includes extensive workplace protections for employers. Last month, the Illinois legislature passed and Illinois Governor Jay Pritzker signed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act.
The Joint Blog
JULY 17, 2019
New Jersey’s Department of Health announced on Monday that it’s expanding the state’s medical-marijuana program. “The New Jersey Department of Health is seeking new applicants to operate up to 24 additional Alternative Treatment Centers (ATCs): Up to 8 in the northern region of the state, up to 8 in the central region, up to 7 in the southern region, and up to 1 “at-large” to be determined during the award process”, says the New Jersey Department of Health. “Three t
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 17, 2019
While local leaders are mapping out ways to support and regulate licensed grows – law enforcement and prosecutors are overwhelmed with the number of illegal grows. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Cannabis Compliance Team got its start in June of 2018. Its first goal was to catch unlicensed growers, but now there is a bigger issue not only with the number illegal grows but also with fake licenses.
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 17, 2019
The Food and Drug Administration plans on expediting CBD rules and regulations, potentially by the end of summer or early fall, according to Dr. Amy Abernathy, the principal deputy commissioner and acting chief information officer. “We are enthusiastic about research into the therapeutic benefits of CBD products but also need to balance safety. To understand the breadth of issues and gather data on safety we have conducted a public hearing, reviewed the medical literature, and have an open publi
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 17, 2019
WASHINGTON — The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs will hold a hearing Tuesday, July 23, on “Challenges for Cannabis and Banking: Outside Perspectives.” A variety of stakeholders have been invited to testify, including the bill’s sponsors, bank and credit union officials, and LivWell Enlightened Health CEO John Lord. Mr. Lord currently serves as chairman of the board for the Cannabis Trade Federation (CTF).
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 17, 2019
Marilyn Mosby the State’s Attorney for Baltimore, Maryland, United States and the youngest chief prosecutor of any major American city. She writes for the Baltimore Sun. Last week, I traveled to Washington, D.C., to testify before Congress as part of the first-ever hearing to discuss marijuana legalization. It was an honor to represent Baltimore and to tell the story of our city’s resilience and fighting spirit even when faced with so many challenges and obstacles endemic to urban Americ
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