Fri.Mar 15, 2019

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Oklahoma: Governor Signs Medical Marijuana Regulatory Measure

NORML

Republican Gov. Ken Stitt signed legislation yesterday, HB 2612 , clarifying regulations and patient protections specific to the medical use of cannabis. A majority of voters last June approved a statewide initiative authorizing the plant’s use, cultivation, and dispensing. The new legislation codifies a new regulatory bureau, the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, within the State Department of Health, establishes a registry for qualified patients and their caregivers, and establishes

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More Than Just THC: A Pharmacologist Looks At The Untapped Healing Compounds Of Marijuana

The Fresh Toast

More Than Just THC: A Pharmacologist Looks At The Untapped Healing Compounds Of Marijuana Marijuana contains several monoterpenoids – small, aromatic molecules – that have a wide range of activities including pain and anxiety relief and that work by inhibiting TRP channels. The post More Than Just THC: A Pharmacologist Looks At The Untapped Healing Compounds Of Marijuana appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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World Sleep Day: Cannabis for Insomnia

Leafwell

Insomnia, sometimes just known as “sleeplessness”, is such a common problem that many people just shrug their shoulders and carry on regardless. This is not surprising – we can lead busy lives, and sometimes getting more than 6 hours sleep can seem like a luxury. Yet, in the US, between 10 and 30% of adults may develop insomnia at any given time, and up to half of US adults can expect to.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/15/18

NORML

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! U.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) has reintroduced H.R. 1647, the Veterans Equal Access Act, which expands medical cannabis access to eligible military veterans. Additionally, Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced The Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act to explicitly bar federal agencies from discriminating against workers solely because of their status as a cannab

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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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Sticky’s pot shop owner to pay county $112,500

Cannabis Chronicles

Emerald Enterprises, the owner of now-closed Sticky’s Pot Shop, has reached an agreement to pay fines stemming from defying Clark County’s ban on recreational marijuana retailing in unincorporated parts of the county. Sticky’s owner John Larson must pay a civil penalty of $112,500 to the county under the stipulated judgment filed in Clark County Superior Court.

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SXSW Cannabis Headliner Draws Crowds and Protest

Leafly

Former US House Speaker John Boehner appeared on behalf of Acreage Cannabis, prompting a small backlash against "corporate cannabis.". The post SXSW Cannabis Headliner Draws Crowds and Protest appeared first on Leafly.

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Science: Why More Marijuana May Equal Fewer Migraines

The Fresh Toast

Science: Why More Marijuana May Equal Fewer Migraines One of the most ancient medical uses of cannabis was headache relief and migraines. But support from modern science has been thin—until this year. The post Science: Why More Marijuana May Equal Fewer Migraines appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Finding the Right Mix for Microdosing

Leafly

When it comes to microdosing, more than size matters. Arizona's Darwin Brands explain how their team customizes cannabis oil with microdosing in mind. The post Finding the Right Mix for Microdosing appeared first on Leafly.

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Oklahoma governor puts pen to paper on medical marijuana legislation

Cannabis Law Report

The new law will set up guidelines for inventory testing and tracking, advertising, packaging and labeling, among other things. It also allows employers to fire medical marijuana users in certain “safety-sensitive jobs” who test positive for cannabis use. Here are additional details, according to The Oklahoman : Products will be tested for pesticides, THC, terpenoid potency and heavy metals.

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The Roll-Up #78: Let’s Not Bust the Cancer Patient, Okay?

Leafly

This week in cannabis news: Missouri cops roust a hospital patient, white weed privilege gets caught on display, and legalization inches closer in NY and NJ. The post The Roll-Up #78: Let’s Not Bust the Cancer Patient, Okay? appeared first on Leafly.

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Duterte Reverses On Medical Cannabis For Philippines

Cannabis Law Report

MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday said he would not approve the legalization of medical marijuana, after initially expressing openness to sign a proposed measure allowing its use.Reports ABS/CBN news. “I’m ignorant of that kind of research. I don’t read it, and I don’t intend to legalize it. Gawin mo lang excuse yan eh. Magtatanim ka ng iyo.”.

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This Week in Cannabis: Top Stories From Across Canada From Mar. 8-14

Leafly

Cannabis news from around the web. The post This Week in Cannabis: Top Stories From Across Canada From Mar. 8-14 appeared first on Leafly.

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Washington Does The One Step Shuffle

Cannabis Law Report

Ganjaprenuer reports. The Washington state Senate has successfully passed legislation that, if signed into law, would vacate tens of thousands of prior cannabis convictions, according to an Inlander report. The state Senate voted 29-19 in favor of the bill, which was introduced by state Sen. Joe Nguyen (D-White Center). Washington Senate Approves Cannabis Expungement Bill.

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California May Try to Fill the Gaps on Provisional Licensing

Canna Law Blog

California’s cannabis licensing process has been a mess for applicants since pretty much day one. Annual license applications have disappeared into a black hole for months, the window for obtaining temporary licenses was very small and many have expired, and many local jurisdictions decided to make up their own phased permitting processes that in many cases ensured that many operators could never be eligible for temporary licenses (e.g., Phase 3 applicants in Los Angeles).

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Preventing Overdoses and Staying Safe During the Opioid Crisis

Cannabis Life Network

In 2018, illicit drug overdoses killed at least 1,489 in BC, according to the BC Coroners Service, with Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe saying “the rate of overdose deaths surpasses the numbers of people dying from car crashes, homicides and suicides combined.” BC’s overdose rates were declared a public health emergency in April 2016, but the […].

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CA: Eureka City Council will consider next week passing an ordinance which would allow for smoking lounges in cannabis retail businesses.

Cannabis Law Report

Lost Coat Output reports… Soon both Eureka locals and tourists alike may be able to enjoy one stop shops for purchasing and puffing on cannabis. The Eureka City Council will consider next week passing an ordinance which would allow for smoking lounges in cannabis retail businesses. The council voted to allow on-site cannabis consumption back in October, 2018.

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Chelsea Handler Makes Another Move in the Cannabis Space and Invests in Civilized

Cannabis Life Network

Best-selling author, comedian and activist sees a bright future for the cannabis lifestyle start-up after many successful engagements LOS ANGELES, CA /CNW/ – After joining Civilized on several projects in the cannabis space last year, including her first speaking appearance in Canada, Chelsea Handler has taken yet another leap with the upstart lifestyle brand: she’s signed on as an […].

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CA: Bureau of Cannabis Control Update Events Fact Sheet

Cannabis Law Report

The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) recently published an updated fact sheet as a resource for those seeking general information regarding cannabis events. This document has been uploaded to the Bureau’s website on the “Cannabis Event Organizers” page under the “Licensees & Consumers” section. The fact sheet can also be accessed by clicking the links listed below.

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Preventing Overdoses and Staying Safe During the Opioid Crisis

Cannabis Life Network

In 2018, illicit drug overdoses killed at least 1,489 in BC, according to the BC Coroners Service, with Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe saying “the rate of overdose deaths (due to opioid crisis) surpasses the numbers of people dying from car crashes, homicides and suicides combined.” BC’s overdose rates were declared a public health emergency in […].

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Prohibition Partners Plan To Publish: The African Cannabis Report

Cannabis Law Report

The African Cannabis Report will be the first in-depth research on the African cannabis market, helping to influence and shape the development of the industry across the continent. The report will be distributed to over 120,000 cannabis regulators, entrepreneurs and investors. For more information on partnership opportunities. We can’t really give you much more information than that or inform you of the veracity of its usefulness. other than to say it will be available.

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5 Canadian Cannabis Strains to Help You Stay Productive this Spring

Leafly

Kick into high gear this spring with these Canadian cannabis strains. The post 5 Canadian Cannabis Strains to Help You Stay Productive this Spring appeared first on Leafly.

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The Bureau Of Cannabis Control Is Hiring Including, Looking For A Associate Governmental Program Analyst Position

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s some of the listings: Multiple Supervising Special Investigator I Positions – Enforcement Unit; job control open until 03/14/2019. One Staff Services Manager I Position – Enforcement Unit; job control open until 03/14/2019. One Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) Position – Enforcement Unit; job control open until 03/14/2019.

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How Long Do Edibles Last?

Marijuanally

How long do edibles last, is a question concerning all those who want to try marijuana-infused food and snacks for the first time. Consuming weed this way and getting high, or simply medicating with CBD infused food, is a fairly interesting and popular concept that some people prefer over smoking cannabis. No odor, no smoke , safe to be consumed in public and pretty discrete.

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What Does The US Hemp Industry Want From The USDA ?

Cannabis Law Report

We can’t find an archived version of the webinar yet but here’s the page where the dept outlined what the webinar was about. [link]. Hemp Industry Daily reports. More than 2,100 people watched the webinar, the second one held by the USDA about hemp, including state agriculture commissioners, industry attorneys and advocates, hemp farmers, bankers, insurance professionals and various ancillary business owners.

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Chris Nani Exclusive Interview: Sano Ti Amo Hopes to Become One of the First FDA Approved Topicals in the U.S.

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Chris Nani. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Sano Ti Amo is a topical product based company in Ohio. Their new signature cream is currently being manufactured in an FDA approved facility and is undergoing the final steps for FDA registration. The cream, R &R Pain Relief cream was created by Co-Owner Paul Amoroso, a licensed Massotherapist, who has treated patients for over twenty years.

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As It’s Friday: Meet the 420 Attorneys from Manzuri Law “Queens of The Stoned Age”

Cannabis Law Report

MERRY JANE’s Mira Gonzalez sits down with California lawyers Meital Manzuri and Michelle Mabugat to answer your questions and pull back the curtain on reefer regulations. If you’ve ever thought about cashing in on the green rush and setting up your own California cannabis company, you’ve probably figured out that getting rich off legal ganja is a little harder than it sounds.

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German tender battle nearing endgame as Aurora ramps up imports

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Mark Taylor. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Germany’s medical agency is preparing to announce the results of its cannabis licensing tender later in the coming months, with 13 cultivation and supply bids due to be approved. The European Union’s largest market has thus far made a pig’s ear of its licensing process, having legalised medicinal cannabis in 2017, but indications are the courts will side with th

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