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State Policy Weekly Update 1/28/2022

NORML

Here is NORML’s weekly update on pending state legislation in Washington, Virginia, Utah, Tennessee, South Dakota, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kansas, Illinois, Hawaii, and Delaware. The post State Policy Weekly Update 1/28/2022 appeared first on NORML.

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How Virgil Grant shaped social equity for the city of Los Angeles

Leafly

Find out how Virgil Grant made his stamp on Los Angeles' social equity program despite setbacks and incarceration. The post How Virgil Grant shaped social equity for the city of Los Angeles appeared first on Leafly.

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Maine: 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled this week that two licensed cannabis growers in Maine can be held accountable under federal marijuana laws despite the Rohrabacher-Farr Amendment

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz reports. Marijuana business owners remain subject to criminal charges from the U.S. government despite a longstanding federal amendment that bars the Department of Justice from interfering with medical cannabis laws and operations, an appellate court ruled this week. According to Reuters, the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled this week that two licensed cannabis growers in Maine can be held accountable under federal marijuana laws despite the Rohrabacher-Farr Amendment (now know

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OCS: 5 unique cannabis products new in Ontario

Leafly

Five new and unique products from the OCS’s latest drop that you should know about. The post OCS: 5 unique cannabis products new in Ontario 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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8 Careers In The Cannabis Industry That Pay Well

Cannabis Life Network

Did you know that you can have a career in cannabis, and this industry pays well? Thanks to legalization, cannabis careers are booming — Legalizing cannabis also brought many new career fields not possible before, and these fields are booming. Some consider it a new green revolution: People from almost anywhere globally are getting in […]. The post 8 Careers In The Cannabis Industry That Pay Well appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Innovative Industrial Properties Announces Tax Treatment of 2021 Distributions

Cannabis Law Report

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– $IIPR #Dividendstocks –Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (IIP) (NYSE: IIPR) today announced the tax treatment of its 2021 distributions as follows: Security Description: Common Stock. CUSIP: 45781V101. Ticker Symbol: IIPR. . . Record Date. . Payable Date. Total Distribution Per Share. . Allocable to 2021.

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Does CBD Help to Slow or Stop Hair Loss?

Leafwell

When the uses for cannabidiol (CBD) seem endless, you might feel skeptical about considering it as an option in preventing hair loss. But there is evidence to show that CBD oil can be beneficial in hair care and could even prevent certain types of hair loss. Cannabis and CBD products may also help treat hair loss or an itchy scalp associated with psoriasis.

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Sproutly Announces Financial Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2022

Cannabis Law Report

Not for Dissemination in the US or Through US Newswire Services. VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sproutly Canada, Inc. (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G) (OTCQB: SRUTF) (“ Sproutly ” or the “ Company ”) today announced the Company’s financial results for the third quarter ended November 30, 2021. Highlights for the Third Quarter Ended November 30, 2021.

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OG Kush: The Legendary Cannabis Strain Of All Time Reviews

Miss Marijuana

OG kush is a pure Cannabis indica strain, popular for its medicinal qualities. It is one of the best-known cannabis varieties in the world. The plant is also known as Afghani OG. OG stands for “OG Kush”, which is an abbreviation of OG Kush. It is also called Blueberry Kush or Golden Jamaican Kush. It is a variety of the marijuana strain Indica dominant.

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Hemp Roundtable Weekly State Updates

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp News Your Help in MN and VA. …and D8 Updates. Minnesota. Hemp extracts are on trial in Minnesota. The case is State v. Loveless , in which a Minnesota man was criminally convicted for possessing a vape cartridge containing a liquid THC product. Last September, the Minnesota Court of Appeals upheld the conviction, ruling that Minnesota’s scheduling of THC as a controlled substance does not exclude hemp products and state law’s 0.3% THC designation for hemp does not apply to a liquid

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Cannabis Business Value

Canna Law Blog

I spend a lot of time with business owners discussing their cannabis business value. Often, they come to me when they realize they have a problem with their current or former business partner. We all like to assume our business relationships will continue indefinitely as the venture increases in value and the owners see eye-to-eye on everything. In many startup business ventures, but especially in the cannabis context, it is not unusual for founders to have a falling out.

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UK’s Prohibition Partners Provide Polish Cannabis Legislation Update

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s what they are saying. By Maciej Konarowski, President of the Polish Medical Cannabis Patients Association and founder of the Can advocare law firm, and Conor O’Brien, Analyst at Prohibition Partners. 28 January 2022. Newly released data show that Poland is home to over 9,261 patients legally accessing medical cannabis, making it one of the largest such populations in Europe.

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Israeli Study Finds THC Oil Effective in Improving Symptoms of Autism

Veriheal

Contributing to Israel’s list of impressive discoveries is a new study, published in Translational Psychiatry , showing that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) -rich cannabis oil can be effective in treating the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The developmental condition can be difficult to manage in severe cases, putting the individual and their family members under a great deal of stress.

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California: Valencia County commissioners OK cannabis ordinance

Cannabis Law Report

After a few modifications, the Valencia County Commission unanimously approved recreational and medical cannabis regulations for the county. During the public hearing for the ordinance, the commission heard from Tristan Kumar, a recent county landowner and hopeful cannabis grower. Kumar said there is a younger generation of farmers who are learning to grow cannabis, pointing out that unlike places in the city of Albuquerque, Valencia County is historically agricultural and has the potential to b

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Answer of the Day for Jan 29, 2022

TheAnswerPage

For women who suffer from dyspareunia (difficult or painful sexual intercourse), does the use of marijuana prior to sexual intercourse improve the sexual pain? Yes. In a study by Lynn et al., the majority of women who used marijuana before sex reported improvement in sexual pain. Of note, the women did not report an improvement in vaginal lubrication.

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NOTICE OF REGULATORY ACTION: Department of Cannabis Control proposes adoption of Conflict of Interest Code

Cannabis Law Report

NOTICE OF REGULATORY ACTION: Department of Cannabis Control proposes adoption of Conflict of Interest Code. The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is providing notice of its intention to adopt its proposed Conflict of Interest Code as required by the Political Reform Act. Notice of Intention to Adopt Conflict of Interest Code. DCC is providing notice to the public of its intention to adopt the proposed Conflict of Interest Code.

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CBD and COVID Hype, Amazon’s Support for Legalization, & Girl Scout Cookies at Dispensaries

Veriheal

Researchers told the internet to temper its expectations after a CBD and COVID-19 study went viral, Amazon backed a GOP-led bill to federally legalize cannabis, and a mother-daughter pair sparked a debate about Girl Scouts selling outside of dispensaries. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. Despite Social Media Buzz, Researchers Say CBD COVID Cure Not Yet a Reality.

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Costa Rica’s President Partially Veto’s Medical Cannabis Bill

Cannabis Law Report

President Alvarado formally announced what many people had already expected, when he partially vetoed the bill that would legalize the trade and cultivation of medical cannabis and industrial hemp in Costa Rica. Congress had approved the production and processing of cannabis for medicinal purposes in October. In his response he made clear that he does want to sign the bill but that certain adjustments must be made before he will do so.

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Empire State Cannabis Update: Social & Economic Equity – What is it, Who Qualifies, and the Path to Licensure

Cannabis Law Report

When New York State legislators passed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) in March of 2021, the legislative intent of the bill was clear—“generate significant new [tax] revenue” and “make substantial investments in communities and people most impacted by cannabis criminalization to address the consequences of such criminalization.” While the tax revenue plan was cut and dry—a 13 percent gross tax on cannabis products (9 percent state and 4 percent municipal)—how the Cannabis Contr

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Doctor Takes on Marijuana Myths in New Book

Cannabis Law Report

Dr. Rebecca Siegel grew up in a generation where the “this is your brain on drugs” public service announcements made people fear what might happen to them if they used any kind of drug, including marijuana. She now is a medical marijuana practitioner who knows what cannabis can do. But she knows marijuana myths persist. She now has written a book that focuses on dispelling those marijuana myths conjured up by cannabis opponents over the years.

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BevCanna Closes Acquisition of Solventless Cannabis Extraction and Delivery Technology Provider Embark Health Inc.

Cannabis Law Report

Acquisition will be a robust driver of growth for BevCanna and will accelerate its already strong growth trajectory. VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Innovative health and wellness beverages and products company, BevCanna Enterprises Inc. (CSE:BEV, Q:BVNNF , FSE:7BC) (“BevCanna” or the “Company”) announces today the closing of its acquisition of solventless cannabis extraction and delivery technology provider Embark Health Inc.

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Cresco Labs Announces Launch of Khalifa Kush Products at Cookies Dispensaries Throughout California

Cannabis Law Report

Wiz Khalifa’s bestselling cannabis brand expanded to California through an exclusive cultivation & product collaboration with the Company’s FloraCal Farms and Continuum platform. CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Cresco Labs (CSE:CL) (OTCQX:CRLBF) (“Cresco Labs” or “the Company”), a vertically integrated multistate operator and the number one U.S. wholesaler of branded cannabis products, today announced flower and pre-rolls from Khalifa Kush are available for sale at Cookies stores throug

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Heritage Cannabis Achieves Major Milestone with Products Now Available through Spectrum Therapeutics

Cannabis Law Report

Further Expands Heritage’s Product Distribution in the Medical Channel with one of Canada’s Largest Online Medical Cannabis Platforms. TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– $CANN –Heritage Cannabis Holdings Corp. (CSE: CANN) (OTCQX: HERTF) (“ Heritage ” or the “ Company ”), is pleased to announce that Spectrum Therapeutics (“ Spectrum ”), one of Canada’s largest online medical cannabis platforms, is now offering Heritage products including products from popular Heritage brands RAD, Premium

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Applied DNA to Deploy Linea™ 1.0 COVID-19 Assay for Rapid Detection of New Omicron Subvariant BA.2

Cannabis Law Report

– Announcement Follows First Cases of BA.2 Identified in New York State Where the Majority of COVID-19 Testing Clients Reside – – Linea 1.0 Assay’s Unique Double S-gene Target Design Likely Allows for the Identification of Samples that Contain a Mutation Profile Indicative of BA.2 – STONY BROOK, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– $APDN #COVID19Testing — Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.

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UK Government Narcotics Advisors Recommend 0.05mg THC Limit For CBD Products

Cannabis Law Report

HBW Insight. Executive Summary. An advisory body to the UK government recommends a single-dose limit of 50 micrograms tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) for cannabidiol food products sold in the country. An analysis by Canna Consultants suggests this might translate in practice to today’s widely assumed, although technically false, 0.2mg per retail unit limit.

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San Bernardino County sheriff, FBI accused of breaking law by seizing marijuana cash

Cannabis Law Report

The driver of an armored car carrying $712,000 in cash from licensed marijuana dispensaries was heading into Barstow on a Mojave Desert freeway in November when San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies pulled him over. They interrogated him, seized the money and turned it over to the FBI. A few weeks later, deputies stopped the same driver in Rancho Cucamonga, took an additional $350,000 belonging to legal pot stores and gave that cash to the FBI too.

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