Wed.Mar 27, 2019

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Cannabis Politics Isn’t Just Red States vs. Blue States Anymore

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Legalization has traveled a route that looks, from a distance, like the red-and-blue maps that frame many a US political conversation. But look closer, and the trend isn't so clear. The post Cannabis Politics Isn’t Just Red States vs. Blue States Anymore appeared first on Leafly.

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Why Blunts Are Bad For You: It’s Not About The Marijuana

The Fresh Toast

Why Blunts Are Bad For You: It’s Not About The Marijuana Cannabis can be mildly addictive; tobacco is super addictive. What happens when you put them together? You get a combo that’s extra-super addictive. The post Why Blunts Are Bad For You: It’s Not About The Marijuana appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Take it to the Limit

The Blunt Truth

As more states legalize medicinal and recreational marijuana use, the conversation about how to manage Driving Under the Influence (DUI) laws has become increasingly prevalent– in legal, law enforcement, prosecution, and government circles, amongst others. There is no presumptive legal limit for THC levels in connection with driving under the influence in most states at this time.

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Going Postal: USPS Provides Guidance on Mailing Hemp-CBD

Canna Law Blog

Recently the United States Post Office (“USPS”) issued an advisory on “Acceptance Criteria for Cannabidiol (CBD) Oil and Products Containing CBD.” Those criteria are as follows: 1. A signed self certification statement, subject to the False Statements Act (18 U.S.C. § 1001). Statements must be printed on the mailer’s own letterhead, must be signed by the mailer, and must include the text “I certify that all information furnished in this letter and supporting d

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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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McMaster University launches Science of Cannabis program

Cannabis Life Network

HAMILTON, ON, March 25, 2019 /CNW/ – McMaster University Continuing Education opened enrolment today for its new Science of Cannabis program – one of the first post-secondary programs in the country focused on the scientific study of cannabis and its therapeutic applications, risks and harms. In partnership with the Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research and the […].

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Seth Rogen is Launching a Canadian Cannabis Brand Called Houseplant

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Coming to stores in British Columbia in April! The post Seth Rogen is Launching a Canadian Cannabis Brand Called Houseplant appeared first on Leafly.

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Board to look at possible big changes to medical cannabis program

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

A series of possible changes to the Medical Cannabis Program could take place in New Mexico, pending a signature from the governor and decisions from the state Department of Health. DOH officials are in a holding pattern of sorts, waiting for Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to decide whether or not to sign a key medical cannabis bill and to hear recommendations from the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board regarding what conditions qualify for medical cannabis use.

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How Vitalis Brings Whole Team Customer Service to Cannabis Extraction

Leafly

Here's how the team at Vitalis Extraction ensures every employee is ready to help their customers succeed. The post How Vitalis Brings Whole Team Customer Service to Cannabis Extraction appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Laws in Arizona: Current Regulations and What Might Change

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Liz S. Coyle – JacksonWhite Attorneys at Law. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Every state in the country has introduced a medical marijuana program for qualifying patients who have a recommendation from a physician. Some of the states when further – they decriminalized marijuana for recreational use and made it free to buy and consume for adults of the age of 21.

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Why This Colorado Doctor No Longer Believes Edibles Should Be For Sale

The Fresh Toast

Why This Colorado Doctor No Longer Believes Edibles Should Be For Sale Recent research out of Denver found that cannabis-related emergency room visits increased threefold after recreational marijuana was legalized. The post Why This Colorado Doctor No Longer Believes Edibles Should Be For Sale appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Hoban Law To Take The Lead On Hemp Policy & Regulation In Africa?

Cannabis Law Report

New Frontier Data say that they recently presented preliminary findings to the Zimbabwean government while working in collaboration with other regulators in the region to finalize what will be the first “rigorous assessments of both risks and opportunities of hemp cultivation in Africa.” New Frontier data’s press release goes on to say.

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USPS Acceptance Criteria for CBD Oil and Products Containing CBD: Guidance, or lack thereof?

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

By: Nabil Rodriguez*, J.D. On March 4, 2019, the United States Postal Service (“USPS”) Business Mail Acceptance (“BMA”) released guidance on mailing hemp-derived CBD. In the “BMA Advisory: Acceptance Criteria for Cannabidiol (CBD) Oil and Products Containing CBD”, the USPS provides temporary “acceptance” criteria for demonstrating when a mailing is compliant with the 2014 Agricultural Act (“2014 Farm Bill”).

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(That’s right) You must choose brothers, you must choose.

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Rob Hendrix, Cannabis Consulting Nationwide LLC. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Rob Hendrix writes on the choices communities must undertake in regulated states with regard to regulation or a thriving black market. There is no in between. To paraphrase brother Wayne Kramer and the MC5, “Brothers and sisters, the time has come for each and every one of you to decide whether you are going to be the pro

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Civilized Acquires “The 420 Games” & Rebrands to “Civilized Games”

Cannabis Life Network

Acquisition marks lifestyle brand’s continued growth in cannabis events and experiences LOS ANGELES and SAINT JOHN, NB, March 25, 2019 /CNW/ – Civilized Worldwide Inc. (“Civilized”), the leading cannabis lifestyle brand and media company, announced on Mar. 25 that it has completed its acquisition of The 420 Games, North America’s only events company that shines […].

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Could Liberia Be Producing Legal Cannabis Next?

Cannabis Law Report

Front Page Africa Online Reports… How Liberia Could Benefit. Liberia, a country with a tropical climate and rich soil, is in a pretty advantageous position to maximize the economic opportunities this industry is offering other nations. Investors are already eyeing countries in West Africa because of its good geographics. An international firm is now making significant moves to begin the production of medicinal marijuana in Ghana and the West African country is opening its arms too.

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Why Blunts Are Bad For You: It’s Not About The Marijuana

The Fresh Toast

Why Blunts Are Bad For You: It’s Not About The Marijuana Cannabis can be mildly addictive; tobacco is super addictive. What happens when you put them together? You get a combo that’s extra-super addictive. The post Why Blunts Are Bad For You: It’s Not About The Marijuana appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Article: Long Ago – Far Away & Cannabis CPA Ranking. Right of Reply

Cannabis Law Report

Jordan notes… I believe that there are two women and two “people of color” in the list as published. I would rather not open a debate about the definition of “people of color” as it becomes very complicated very quickly. Further, I had attempted to be as clear as I could be in the definition of my frame of reference” If anyone is aware of CPA working regularly in the cannabis industry from either of those groups, I would appreciate either they’re being i

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Seth Rogen launching Houseplant, his own cannabis brand

MedicalMarijuana.ca

Pineapple Express star Seth Rogen and screenwriter Evan Goldberg have teamed up with Canopy Growth Corp. to launch a Toronto-based Canadian cannabis brand called Houseplant. The Vancouver-born actor and the Canadian screenwriter with whom Rogen collaborated on the stoner film co-founded the Toronto-based company along with “other great friends and colleagues.”.

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Australia: The ACT, Former Health Minister Who Helped De-Criminalise Cannabis Says Authorities Shouldn’t Make Distinction Between Adults & Minors If Cannabis Legalized

Cannabis Law Report

The Canberra Times reports…… A former politician who helped to decriminalise cannabis in the ACT says the fine scheme he helped to introduce should go, and he would have legalised the drug nearly 30 years ago if he could have. Former independent health minister Michael Moore oversaw the introduction of the Simple Cannabis Offence Notice in 1992, which enabled police to give people caught with small amounts of cannabis a $100 fine.

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Report: Some Cannabis Cash Used to Compel California Corruption

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

In the two years since California legalized recreational marijuana, a half-a-dozen government corruption prosecutions alleging California cannabis-related official bribery, fraud and other crimes have been reported. The causal dynamics are in dispute. Those who were always opposed to legalization are saying, “I told you so,” while proponents of the legal market blame the clash between state-and-federal law, the patchwork of city laws and a glut of cannabis crop fueling the black-mark

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USDA Publishes Warning With Regard To Hong Kong’s Zero Tolerance On Cannabis & THC In Food Or Drinks

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the document. Hong Kong Prohibits Cannabis and THC in Food and Drinks_Hong Kong_Hong Kong_3-20-2019.

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Some Ontario Cannabis Retail Stores Will Not Open on April 1st

WeedAdvisor

Despite a strong push by the Ford administration, CBC News warns that not every cannabis lottery winner will have its doors open by the April 1 st deadline. At worst, this is a partial failure by the provincial government, but hardly one worth complaining about. Odds are, the delay will be brief – if dispensaries know what is good for them. While it is understandable for administrators to want their promises kept, most consumers realize that delays happen.

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Study: CBD May be Effective in the Treatment of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy

The Joint Blog

According to a new study being published by the journal Brain Research , and epublished online by the National Institute of Health , cannabidiol (CBD) ” may be effective in the treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy “ “Most diabetic patients describe moderate to severe pain symptoms whose pharmacological treatment is palliative and poorly effective”, states the study’s abstract. “Cannabidiol (CBD) has shown promising results in painful conditions.” Wi

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High on Pie: We Tried New York’s Cannabis-Infused Pizza

Leafly

Stoned Pizza delivers infused slices to your door. So we ordered a couple pies. Parties ensued. The post High on Pie: We Tried New York’s Cannabis-Infused Pizza appeared first on Leafly.

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Andrew Packer on CLN – Jokin N Tokin

Cannabis Life Network

Join Craig Ex Thursday at 4:20pm PT from #Studio710 jokin and tokin for another episode of ExpertJoints LIVE! This week Craig welcomes comedian Andrew Packer of Jokes N Tokes & the Joker Broker Podcast to the show. Tha Big Puffa brings the tunes for Dab Time, as Craig goes Out & About at the Weeds Homegrown […]. The post Andrew Packer on CLN – Jokin N Tokin appeared first on Cannabis News | Marijuana News | Medical Cannabis News.

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The Driving Range: Is It Worth the High?

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Want to practice your swing without throwing your clubs in the lake? Dante Jordan finds out if going to the driving range is worth the high. The post The Driving Range: Is It Worth the High? appeared first on Leafly.

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Sequencing Cannabis Genetics for IP Protection: 4 Things to Consider

Medicinal Genomics

Editor’s Note: This following blog is an excerpt from an article that appeared in the March/April 2019 issue of Terpenes & Testing Magazine. View the full article. . It’s no secret that the cannabis industry is currently facing an IP land grab for highly-prized cannabis genetics. In particular, the Biotech Institute’s patent on all cultivars carrying the genes for both CBDA and THCA production with a specific terpene profile has stirred up quite a bit of controversy amongst cultivators

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Buying Marijuana Online is Not a Hit for Canadians

WeedAdvisor

Shopping for cannabis online does not appear to be well-received, according to Global News. Different Experience. . With the success of online outlets like eBay and Amazon, we would think that buying marijuana in the same fashion would be equally beloved. The ability to order something from the comfort of your own home – especially with little to no retail locations – should be seen as beneficial.

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Press Release: Heilongjiang People’s Govt & Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences (HAAS) and CECMOL-HCC to hold China International Hemp Industry Forum in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province July 3-4,2019.

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the press release……In the past years, Heilongjiang Province ( Northeast China ) was famous for the massive hemp growing for the traditional fiber and seed oil production. But as the pharmaceutical use is becoming more and more popular internationally, the province is also keen on developing the pharmaceutical sector. With the theme of “Drive, Exchange and Development”, Heilongjiang People’s Government joins hands with Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultura

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Jeff Sessions Is Gone, But Trump’s Administration Is Still Blocking Marijuana Research

The Fresh Toast

Jeff Sessions Is Gone, But Trump’s Administration Is Still Blocking Marijuana Research Although the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced a few years back that it would license more cannabis growers that just the University of Mississippi to produce research marijuana, the agency still hasn’t made good on its promise. The post Jeff Sessions Is Gone, But Trump’s Administration Is Still Blocking Marijuana Research appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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