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Massachusetts artists represent their state with weed rolling trays

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Local artists from Massachusetts talk about their their creative process and show off awesome custom rolling trays. The post Massachusetts artists represent their state with weed rolling trays appeared first on Leafly.

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Quick and easy edibles you can make at home

The Cannigma

Edibles are a lot of fun and a great way to dose cannabis, but what can you do when you don’t have a dispensary nearby and you’re not exactly a wizard in the kitchen? Never fear, it’s quick and easy to make delicious and very effective edibles, and you don’t need to be a chef or a chemist to get it done. Why you should make a small batch of edibles.

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The Roll-up #209: Rihanna redefines cannabis style

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RiRi makes no apologies for her cannabis consumption, and smashes stigma every time she opens up about it. The post The Roll-up #209: Rihanna redefines cannabis style appeared first on Leafly.

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SPAC and Related IPO Litigation as it has Evolved & The Current State of SEC Regulation of Disclosure

The Blunt Truth

Upcoming PLUS Webinar: “SPAC and Related IPO Litigation as it has Evolved & The Current State of SEC Regulation of Disclosure”. Thursday, September 23, 2021. . Join leading securities partners Greg Markel and Gina Ferrari for a complimentary webinar put on by the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) next week. The program “SPAC and Related IPO Litigation as it has Evolved & The Current State of SEC Regulation of Disclosure,” will be moderated by Greg Markel, and the pa

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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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Once illegal brands are taking over the legal cannabis market

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Legacy market players were making cannabis products before legalization was a twinkle in Justin Trudeau's eye. The post Once illegal brands are taking over the legal cannabis market appeared first on Leafly.

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The Roll-up #208: All that cannabis cash

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Working with thick stacks of cash may work for Scrooge McDuck but for actual people it's a pain in the butt. The post The Roll-up #208: All that cannabis cash appeared first on Leafly.

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Namibia: Cannabis Activists Go To High Court In Legalization Bid

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabiz Africa reports. Two leading Namibian cannabis activists are challenging the constitutionality of that country’s drug laws. According to the Namibian Online on 6 September 2021 president and secretary general of the Ganja Users of Namibia (GUN), Brian Jaftha and Borro Ndungula have filed papers in the Windhoek High Court. Their lawyer Kadhila Amoomo says they are seeking to have cannabis legalized and for cannabis prisoners to be freed.

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Study: Marijuana May Improve Treatment-Resistant Depression

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Treatment-resistant depression is a serious issue affecting large numbers of people within our society. Tireless work has been done to find an answer for those suffering from the condition, but solutions and breakthroughs have been slow coming. Leading up to the coronavirus pandemic, approximately 20% of adults in the United Sates experienced depression to some […].

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Weekly Cannabis Roundup September 17

Veriheal

A Congresswoman with a record of voting against cannabis is now investing in the industry. Medical patients in Virginia are lining up at dispensaries to get their hands on recently approved cannabis flower. And a Native American tribe in New York is taking matters into its own hands while the rest of the state slowly moves towards implementing cannabis sales.

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Florida – Minardi Law Firm – Sensible Florida PAC To Announce 2022 Constitutional Amendment: “Legalizes Personal Use Marijuana for Adults Twenty-One or Older, Permits Adults to Cultivate Marijuana”

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the press release. Final RF Press Release Launch. The Full Text. Full Text Regulate Florida Petition.

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Ohio to More than Double Number of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries |

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A regulatory panel in Ohio gave the green light on Tuesday to plans that would more than double the number of medical cannabis dispensaries in the state. The Ohio Board of Pharmacy voted “to start the process of awarding an additional 73 licenses,” per the Cincinnati Enquirer. There are currently 58 licensed dispensaries in the Buckeye State, with the Enquirer noting that nine of which “are owned and operated by someone who identifies as African American, Native American, Hispanic, Latino or Asi

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The Importance of Male Cannabis Plants

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Male cannabis plants serve an important purpose in cultivation. When it comes to psychoactive cannabis, people have historically sought out female plants, often discarding the male plants. Not only would male plants pollinate any nearby female plants in the vicinity (with the effect of producing seed rather than flower, which is not ideal unless you’re breeding), but they would also take up.

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HEXO Achieves Carbon Neutrality – Cannabis Business Times

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Dark Heart Nursery A healthy cannabis plant. Earlier this summer, the team at Dark Heart Nursery announced the findings of a formal survey of cannabis growers across California: After some 200,000 tissue tests, 90% of California facilities researched were testing positive for hop latent viroid (HpLVD). All told, the presence of that pathogen—to that degree—could account for a $4-billion loss in cannabis crops, according to the Dark Heart team.

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What is THC?

Leafwell

Key Takeaways THC is the active ingredient found in cannabis. You do not have to get “stoned” or “high” to experience the benefits of THC. Low doses of THC and a mixture of other cannabinoids are terpenes that can treat a variety of acute and chronic conditions. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the primary psychoactive compound found in the resin of cannabis plants.

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South Dakota Takes Step Toward Approving Medical Marijuana Rules

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The legislative panel responsible for approving the rules that will govern South Dakota’s new medical marijuana law has approved a number of proposed regulations and sent other proposals back for review, in what was a crucial administrative step toward implementing the new statewide program. The Legislature’s Rules Review Committee on Monday gave “the green light to most of the 124 pages of proposed regulations for medical cannabis in South Dakota from the state Department of Health,” local tele

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Today In 1935 Ken Kesey Is Born

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Sept 17 1935. Just saying !

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For Black entrepreneurs, the dream of opening a pot shop remains just out of reach – Cannabis Business Executive

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For Black entrepreneurs, the dream of opening a pot shop remains just out of reach – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post For Black entrepreneurs, the dream of opening a pot shop remains just out of reach – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Norway: Alliance for Rights-Oriented Drug Policies (AROD) held a cannabis sale for human rights at the main police station in Oslo.

Cannabis Law Report

On 11. September 2021, the Alliance for Rights-Oriented Drug Policies (AROD) held a cannabis sale for human rights at the main police station in Oslo. Here is a brief summary of events immortalised by photographer Simen Kjellin.

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Industrial Hemp Products, Including CBD, are Finally Legit in California – Cannabis Business Executive

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Industrial Hemp Products, Including CBD, are Finally Legit in California – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Industrial Hemp Products, Including CBD, are Finally Legit in California – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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InBOLD Inc. Announces Issuance of a New Patent on Cannabinoid Composition and Delivery System

Cannabis Law Report

InBOLD Inc. announced the issuance of a U.S. Patent 16/424,351, a Cannabinoid Composition and Method of Sublingual, Buccal, and Oral Mucosa Delivery. “This is exemplary of the importance of R&D and our intellectual property as part of our strategy. We engage at all levels of product development and delivery as well as services to uphold the legitimization and the importance of the cannabis industry’s contribution in transforming healthcare and wellness,” said InBOLD CEO, Kathleen Grave.

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‘Beyond the Show’ Podcast: Attorney Jared Schwass Shares the Latest on CA’s Gubernatorial Recall Election and More

SpeedWeed

The Farmer’s Wife celebrated the grand opening of its third dispensary in Missouri’s developing medical cannabis market Aug. 20. . The new Springfield location incorporates many of the attributes that Director of Retail David Brodsky says sets the company apart in the state: a focus on retail paired with robust branding and a wide selection of products.

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Guernsey Cannabis Applications By Locals Kicks Sector Into Action

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Business Cann reports. GUERNSEY cannabis company The House of Green has submitted three of the seven medical cannabis production applications in the UK Crown Dependencies’ first licensing round. Business Cann understands that the remaining four cultivation licences have also been submitted by companies domiciled on The Channel Island. Earlier this year the Guernsey government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the UK Home Office designed to kick-start the development of the isl

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New Jersey Judiciary Expunges More Than 360,000 Marijuana Offenses – Cannabis Business Executive

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New Jersey Judiciary Expunges More Than 360,000 Marijuana Offenses – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post New Jersey Judiciary Expunges More Than 360,000 Marijuana Offenses – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Switzerland: Zurich to launch recreational cannabis trial for three & half years

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Swiss Info.CH reports… Switzerland’s largest city, Zurich, will next year allow people to buy cannabis products from pharmacies and social clubs under controlled conditions. This content was published on September 14, 2021 – 13:28 September 14, 2021 – 13:28. . The three-and-a-half year pilot scheme announced on Tuesday, takes advantage of a change in the law that was approved by parliament last year.

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FDA’s Rejection of CBD New Dietary Ingredient Notifications: Four Practical Takeaways

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<![CDATA[. In August, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) maintained its position that CBD in any ingestible form is subject to the drug preclusion language in the federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act via refusal letters posted regarding New Dietary Ingredient Notifications (NDIN) filed by Charlotte’s Web and Irwin Naturals, respectively.

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Article ” Cannabis Highway Billboard Ads Could Soon Be Allowed Again In California”

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CANNABIS HIGHWAY BILLBOARD ADS COULD SOON BE ALLOWED AGAIN IN CALIFORNIA. By Lauren Mendelsohn. September 12, 2021. Cannabis companies in California would once again be able to advertise on billboards along highways that cross the state line, as long as the ads are at least 15 miles from the border, under a bill recently approved by the state legislature.

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Wana Brands and The Green Solution to Continue Partnership with Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, Hosting Pop-Up Vaccine Clinics

SpeedWeed

The Farmer’s Wife celebrated the grand opening of its third dispensary in Missouri’s developing medical cannabis market Aug. 20. . The new Springfield location incorporates many of the attributes that Director of Retail David Brodsky says sets the company apart in the state: a focus on retail paired with robust branding and a wide selection of products.

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HEXO Achieves Carbon Neutrality

Cannabis Law Report

Company offsets 25,965 tonnes of carbon and the equivalent of 3.55 million plastic bottles. September 16, 2021 06:30 ET | Source: HEXO Corp. OTTAWA, Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HEXO Corp (“HEXO” or the “Company”) (TSX: HEXO; NASDAQ: HEXO) today announced the Company had achieved its goal to become carbon neutral by September 2021, offsetting 100% of its 2020 operational carbon emissions in addition to the personal emissions of its 1,200 employees*.

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Missouri Transfers Almost $7M in Cannabis Revenue to Veterans |

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The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said Thursday that it had initiated the second required transfer of revenue from the state’s new medical marijuana program to the Missouri Veterans Commission. The total amount of funds transferred is $6,843,310, more than the first transfer in September of last year, which came to $2,135,510. The transfer of the funds is required under the constitutional amendment legalizing medical marijuana that Missouri voters approved in 2018.

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When Is Green Not Green – Vireo Wants So Much Power Capability Tyron Tech Park Can’t Handle The Demand

Cannabis Law Report

The Leader Herald reports… JOHNSTOWN — A local marijuana producer’s $55 million expansion project at the Tryon Technology Park has run into a power problem. An Aug. 31 letter from the Fulton County Industrial Development Agency’s Board Chairman Joseph Semione to National Grid senior representative Robert Muller indicates the board was “shocked” to learn the new electrical transmission line the county paid to have installed for the Tryon Technology Park in 2021 isn’t big enough to supply