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The most common reasons people get medical marijuana cards: 2021 edition

The Cannigma

On July 1st, 2021, new cannabis legalization are going into effect in Connecticut, New Mexico, and Virginia, just a couple days after a recreational cannabis legalization measure went into effect in South Dakota. Nearly half of all Americans now live in states where cannabis is legal for adult use. But in addition to the 18 states with legal adult-use (as well as medical), there are another 18 states that have fully functioning medical marijuana programs.

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Illinois! Check out our favorite products for 710

Leafly

Celebrate Oil Day right with all the best products for 710 in Illinois. The post Illinois! Check out our favorite products for 710 appeared first on Leafly.

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Conversation With John Friess, Founder and CEO of Metolius Hemp Company in Bend, Oregon

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Heather Allman. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. In May 2021, Cannabis Law Report talked with John Friess, Founder and CEO of the Metolius Hemp Company in Bend, Oregon about their company roots, how consumers have evolved, and his words of wisdom for others in the industry. .

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Leafly Buzz: 14 best hash brands of the West

Leafly

Live resins, live rosins, and hash holes, oh my! The post Leafly Buzz: 14 best hash brands of the West appeared first on Leafly.

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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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Do Cannabis Laws Have Any Effect on the Stigma Surrounding the Plant?

Veriheal

Cannabis is considered to be one of the most popular recreational substances in the world, yet it remains illegal in many places. Why is this? What’s behind the madness keeping this plant from the people? The answers are greed, corruption, power, and control. Cannabis prohibition and media campaigns like “ Reefer Madness ” have left a crippling effect on cannabis that only time will fix.

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Lowell Farms Commissioning First-of-its-Kind Cannabis Processing Facility in Salinas Valley

Cannabis Law Report

Facility capable of processi ng 250,000 lbs. of w holesale cannabis flower annually. Commissioning Lowell Farms Services, a new business unit serving California cultivators with midstream processing services. Brings additional diversity and volume capacity to our consumer brands. Link to Lowell Farms Services Video: [link]. SALINAS, Calif., June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lowell Farms Inc.

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Scientists Study Marijuana Use in Lobsters

CannaMD

Think THC is reserved for vertebrates? Maine lobsters may beg to differ. Recent interest in the effect of THC on invertebrates may point to some surprising results for marijuana use in seafood restaurants and beyond. The owner of a popular lobster restaurant in Maine, and self-proclaimed animal lover, wanted to find a more humane way […].

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MediPharm Labs gets $467k grant from federal government

Cannabis Law Report

By this stage we have given up commenting on why these companies need federal govt support to build companies that will overcharge Australian patients and build export markets. We presume somewhere in the mix there must be some liberal party donors amongst their shareholders. Another one from Cannabiz. . MediPharm Labs Australia has won a A$466,577 grant from the federal government in round two of its Manufacturing Modernisation Fund (MMF) allocation.

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The best products to celebrate 710 in Canada

Leafly

Celebrate Oil Day right with all the best products for 710 in Canada. The post The best products to celebrate 710 in Canada appeared first on Leafly.

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Former cannabis smuggler can practice law in Wisconsin, state Supreme Court rules

Cannabis Law Report

A former cannabis smuggler can practice law in Wisconsin, the state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. Reports Madison.com. They write. The 4-3 ruling reverses a decision from the Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners to block Abby Padlock from becoming an attorney in the state. According to court documents, Padlock became a drug smuggler to earn money so she could become an international language instructor.

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One dollar THC threatens the future of the cannabis farmer — here’s why

Cannabis Life Network

Canopy Growth Corporation acquired a few old cannabis patents last year. One patent Canopy acquired was for the production of a synthetic variation of THC known as dronabinol. (1) Previously, it was understood that Dronabinol is too expensive to fit within the recreational cannabis market. Well, chemistry has made a few advantages that will be […].

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Report Suggests Ways Cannabis Industry Can Address Social Justice Inequities

Cannabis Law Report

The Seeds of Change Report , released by Leafly for the first time this month, is an examination of how social justice, equity, and inclusion policies are implemented across the United States’ 19 legal cannabis markets as well as how cannabis legalization can implement eight key strategies to make the industry more fair and equitable. One of the most glaring statistics found in the report reflects that while Black people make up 14 percent of the population of the United States, only 2 percent o

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Mexico Decriminalizes Recreational Cannabis

Cannabis Life Network

Imagine relaxing on the beaches of Mexico and being able to legally smoke a joint. If that sounds awesome to you, get ready for some good news. The laws against recreational cannabis in Mexico got struck down on Monday. Pretty soon, you might be able to order more than a beer at the bar. Just […]. The post Mexico Decriminalizes Recreational Cannabis appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Vertical Wellness Announces Merger With CanaFarma Hemp Products Corp.

Cannabis Law Report

LOS ANGELES, California, June 29, 2021 – PRESS RELEASE – Vertical Wellness , a company in the branded health and wellness space, has announced a merger with CanaFarma Hemp Products Corp. , a full-service company operating in the hemp industry offering a full range of hemp-related products and services. The Vertical Wellness management team, including CEO J.

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Vagina Monologues, “Girl Daddy” & Sign Spinning W/ Comedian Beth Stelling

SpeedWeed

Vagina Monologues, “Girl Daddy” & Sign Spinning W/ Comedian Beth Stelling Sponsored by SpeedWeed. Comedian Sara Weinshenk sits down to talk to Comedian Beth Stelling. The girls discuss everything from peeing, to Beth’s special ‘Girl Daddy’ on HBO max, her sign spinner dad, plus field hockey and the cello. Follow Beth Stelling – @bethstelling on Instagram/ @BethStelling Twitter.

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Federal Authorities Approve Nevada Hemp Plan

Cannabis Law Report

The federal government has approved Nevada’s state hemp plan. Under federal law, states must submit programs to the U.S. Department of Agriculture describing how the state regulations and processes will meet federal requirements ensuring hemp, not marijuana, makes it to customers. To be considered hemp, the plant must have less than three-tenths of a percent of THC, the psychoactive component of marijuana.

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Does Oklahoma Accept Out-Of-State MMJ Cards?

MMJ Recs

Oklahoma has one of the most forward-thinking, patient-friendly medical marijuana programs in the United States. The Sooner State only legalized medical marijuana in the summer of 2018, but in the relatively short time since legalization, Oklahoma has become a trailblazing and innovative MMJ state. Thanks to a free-market ethos and the resulting fierce competition, Oklahoma has some of the best medical marijuana dispensaries in the US.

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Angry Weed Farmers In Weed Say Fire Agencies Stood By & Did Nothing As Their Businesses Burnt

Cannabis Law Report

The Sacramento Bee reports. Cannabis farmers who have set up hundreds of greenhouses near the town of Weed say local authorities and fire agencies let the Lava Fire burn through their properties in the Mount Shasta Vista subdivision on Monday without bothering to try to put it out, blocking them from bringing their own water trucks so they could fight the fire themselves.

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Leafwell’s Most Popular Medical Cannabis Articles of June 2021

Leafwell

Did you miss any of the educational blogs about medical cannabis and what it means to be a medical marijuana patient in the US? Here’s our round up of the best article we published in June 2021. Click through to read each piece: What are the tax benefits of a medical cannabis card? Did you know that in states where recreational cannabis is legal, you can save money by getting a medical card.

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The Hemp Blockchain, Inc. Holds Carbon Protocol Initiative Summit

Cannabis Law Report

SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #carbon –The Hemp Blockchain, Inc., the company building advanced cloud-based solutions to accelerate the growth of the industrial hemp industry and increase the amount and quality of carbon offset credits available to companies seeking to balance their CO2 emissions, today announced that it held its first Summit in Aspen, CO to collaborate with partners and industry experts on “The Carbon Protocol Initiative.

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5 Tips To Pass Your Medical Marijuana Evaluation

The Joint Blog

Marijuana has long been a controversial treatment in the health industry. Despite that, there have been far too many cases of people benefitting from the substance. That’s precisely why several states have legalized the use of marijuana for medical purposes, but obtaining it isn’t easy. . To legally benefit from marijuana, you first need to have medical marijuana cards (MMC), which is a form of license that permits you to procure, use, and even cultivate marijuana, given that it̵

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Vertical Wellness Announces Merger with CanaFarma Hemp Products Corp.

Cannabis Law Report

LOS ANGELES–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Vertical Wellness [VWEL], a leader in the branded health and wellness space, has announced a merger with CanaFarma Hemp Products Corp. [CSE: CNFA], a full-service company operating in the hemp industry offering a full range of hemp-related products and services. “We are honored and delighted for our partnership with Vertical Wellness and the opportunity created with the combination of CanaFarma Hemp”.

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Answer of the Day for Jul 1, 2021

TheAnswerPage

Buspirone is a commonly prescribed anxiolytic. Many people with anxiety also consume cannabinoid-based medicines to treat their symptoms. Could the metabolism of buspirone be impacted by THC? Yes, THC inhibits CYP3A4, the enzyme that metabolizes buspirone, and therefore the co-administration of THC and buspirone may result in an increased availability of buspirone.

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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Finds Federal Marijuana Laws Outdated

Cannabis Law Report

Clarence Thomas: If the states are just going to regulate it anyway, what’s the point?

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Cannabis Is Big Business … At What Cost?

Leafwell

The legal cannabis industry is big business, but is it growing a little too fast for its own good? The legal cannabis industry in the states is projected to be just short of a $100 billion dollar industry by only 2026. With that massive projection, it only makes sense that cannabis industry brands are growing tremendously. The legal cannabis industry is in the midst of a job boom.

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Companies Line Up As Mexico Eases Cannabis Punishments

Cannabis Law Report

As the United States inches closer to legalization, yesterday Justices on Mexico ’s highest court have essentially decriminalized cannabis by allowing adults to possess and cultivate small quantities of marijuana without penalty. The Justices have given lawmakers until April 30 to create legislation regulating the use of cannabis by adults. Having said that, Mexico’s House and Senate lawmakers did not agree on a plan prior to the deadline.

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California: Assembly committee approves Senate-passed bill to legalize possession of psychedelics

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment reports. A California Assembly committee on Tuesday approved a Senate-passed bill to legalize possession of psychedelics, clearing its first major hurdle in the chamber. The Assembly Public Safety Committee advanced the legislation, sponsored by Sen. Scott Wiener (D), in a 5-3 vote. This comes one day after the senator held a rally with military veterans, law enforcement and health officials to build support for the proposal.

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MSNBC Report: Thomas Pronouncement On Cannabis Not Necessarily About Cannabis Per Se

Cannabis Law Report

Their article argues that the judgement is in fact about federalism. MSNBC write. Calling the broader situation a “contradictory and unstable state of affairs,” Thomas wrote that the current legal landscape “strains basic principles of federalism and conceals traps for the unwary.” To make his point, Thomas drew on a series of these “traps” that he asserts are set for people using or selling marijuana because of their reliance on state laws that make it legal: Many marijuana-related businesses o

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Fourfive Calls on UK’s Sports Governing Bodies to Follow Lead of the US and Immediately Begin Trials of CBD and Medicinal Cannabis in Sport

Cannabis Law Report

-1000s of UK athletes regularly taking CBD to manage pain, sleep disorders and anxiety – -Football, Rugby, Cricket, Hockey and Golf stars want clarity from governing bodies-. -UK sport has opportunity to lead the world-. LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Fourfive , the CBD and nutrition brand loved by athletes and those leading an active lifestyle, today called on the UK’s sports governing bodies to stop sitting if on the fence and conduct clinical trials into the effectiveness of CBD an

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Best’s Special Report: Cannabis Insurance Market Growth Expected, But Federal Laws Remain a Roadblock

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the press release issued today. OLDWICK, N.J.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–While potential demand for insurance products covering the cannabis industry is poised to follow this market’s favorable revenue growth projections, conflicting state and federal laws continue to pose a hurdle for insurers looking to enter the segment, according to a new AM Best report.

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