Leafly
MARCH 22, 2020
The beauty of reading is that a book can take you anywhere. Books aren’t limited by quarantines or social distancing or the laws of science. We’ve assembled a list of 50 of our favorite stoner books. Whether you define a stoner book as a novel about the delights of cannabis, or a nonfiction work about […]. The post 50 stoner books to beat the self-isolation blues appeared first on Leafly.
CannaTech
MARCH 22, 2020
What a stressful time this is for all of us. People across the globe have been affected by a new, severe, physical illness making the headlines. Perhaps the constant daily changes we’re all experiencing may take a greater toll on us all than the risk a novel illness may pose. Where some will be negatively affected by physical pathology, the overwhelming majority of us are being negatively affected by the stress and anxiety that we are taking on because of the coronavirus.
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Leafly
MARCH 22, 2020
New York works on its budget, which is unlikely to include legalization. Other legislatures are shuttering for the interim. The post Capitol Confidential: COVID-19 suspends legislative sessions across USA appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 22, 2020
The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced Friday that in light of the COVID-19 outbreak in Pennsylvania, the department is taking steps to assist those who need medical marijuana. Medical marijuana grower/processors and dispensaries are considered life-sustaining businesses under Gov. Tom Wolf’s order for non-life-sustaining businesses to close.
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.
Canna Law Blog
MARCH 22, 2020
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 2018 Farm Bill ) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. The 2018 Farm Bill gives the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulatory authority over hemp cultivation at the federal level.
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CannaTech
MARCH 22, 2020
What a stressful time this is for all of us. People across the globe have been affected by a new, severe, physical illness making the headlines. Perhaps the constant daily changes we’re all experiencing may take a greater toll on us all than the risk a novel illness may pose. Where some will be negatively affected by physical pathology, the overwhelming majority of us are being negatively affected by the stress and anxiety that we are taking on because of the coronavirus.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 22, 2020
Female First reports ………… The 84-year-old TV star’s image has been used in a series of adverts that have appeared on Facebook, with the ads claiming that cannabis oil products have helped Mary to remain in good health. In response, a statement on her website reads: “Mary has been upset to learn companies are still using her image to advertise products like skin cream without permission. “Please be aware these are not genuine endorsements and Mary is not
MMJ Recs
MARCH 22, 2020
There is much uncertainty in the world right now due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. For individuals who use medical marijuana (MMJ) to help ease or alleviate their symptoms, the virus can cause a lot of worry. If you’re wondering, “Can I still get my MMJ from a dispensary because of COV-19?” the answer is probably yes. Here’s some more information you might want to know about how the coronavirus will affect MMJ card holders.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 22, 2020
Joshua Schmidt writes……For something that has been so commonly demonised in popular culture as cannabis, the impact of COVID-19 has reset the thinking on more than one level. Let’s take a look at the treatment of cannabis and cannabis-related crime now that there are bigger issues at play. NBA players won’t be subject to drug testing during the coronavirus-induced season hiatus. [1].
Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)
MARCH 22, 2020
Over the last week, as states continue to react to the COVID-19 crisis, we have reported on regulatory changes and “stay at home” orders in Michigan and Illinois, and their impacts on the cannabis industry. At Dykema’s COVID-19 Resource Center, we have compiled and are updating on a daily basis a Quick Reference Guide to State-Level Shelter-in-Place Orders and Essential Services Provisions.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 22, 2020
Disaster Assistance Now Available to all Washington Small Businesses Economically Impacted by COVID-19. The Washington State Department of Commerce want businesses in our state to know that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has amended its original disaster declaration to apply to all Washington small businesses, regardless of county. These low-interest loans for working capital are now available to any small businesses suffering economic fallout from the COVID-19 outbreak.
TheAnswerPage
MARCH 22, 2020
Is marijuana use associated with an increased or decreased risk of thromboembolism? According to literature reviews, the use of marijuana is associated with an increased risk of thromboembolism. However, there is evidence that cannabinoids have an anticoagulant effect, as well. In addition, some cannabinoids (including THC and CBD) interact with anticoagulant agents such as warfarin, and increase the INR.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 22, 2020
Mugglehead reports… Previous tests with THC in mice with influenza showed an increase in viral loads. A data firm is warning those infected with the novel coronoavirus to avoid consuming products that contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive component of cannabis. Aurelius Data, a company dedicated to providing data around plant-based medicines, warned the public Tuesday that THC and COVID-19 don’t mix, based on what they know about how cannabinoids affect patients with in
Otherside Farms
MARCH 22, 2020
Since the legalization of cannabis for medical and recreational purposes in most states in the US, there have been many kinds of research about the best ways to consume or use the drug. Although still tagged as a schedule drug, the cannabis plant is breaking all barriers and changing the game for the better. While it is best enjoyed recreationally, health experts, physicians in the field of cannabis in collaboration with the FDA as well as cannabis investors have made the industry what it is tod
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 22, 2020
March 22, 2020. Temporary Rule Aligns With Governor’s Executive Order to Promote Social Distancing. . Portland, OR — Today the Oregon Liquor Control Commission approved a temporary rule that supports social distancing to promote prevention of the spread of the COVID-19 virus, by allowing licensed marijuana retailers to conduct limited transactions outside their licensed premises.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 22, 2020
Santa Barbara County’s cannabis tax revenues for the second quarter of fiscal year 2019-20, from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, rose 13% over the same period last fiscal year, and if the trend continues, revenues for the entire fiscal year could exceed that of last fiscal year by $3.3 million, according to a report from the County Executive Office. Enforcement actions conducted in the second quarter this year fell from the first quarter, but the combined total for both quarters is nearly the same as al
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 22, 2020
On March 21 Ghanian media reported “On Friday the country’s Parliament passed into law the Narcotics Control Commission Bill, 2019… Ghana has legalized the use of cannabis for health and industrial purposes as it joins other African countries hoping to derive economic and health benefits from the substance.” GHANA WEB REPORTS. Parliament Friday evening passed the Narcotics Control Commission Bill, 2019, to treat drug dependence as a public health issue rather than focusing on l
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