Leafly
JANUARY 24, 2020
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. appointed the seven-member committee to study how the tribe might become involved in the hemp and cannabis industries. The post Largest US tribal nation to study cannabis industry appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
JANUARY 24, 2020
Marijuana consumption sites are coming to Alaska. This week, officials with the Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board issued their first-ever permits to retailers who wish to allow customers to consume cannabis on the premises. While a handful of cities in other states — such as West Hollywood, California and Springfield, Illinois — have similarly issued municipal licenses to allow for on-site cannabis consumption, Alaska is the first jurisdiction to provide state approval for such
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The Joint Blog
JANUARY 24, 2020
An ordinance to essentially decriminalize personal marijuana possession by ending arrests and tickets has been passed unanimously by the Austin City Council. According to the Texas Tribune, the resolution was passed 9 to 0, with Council member Jimmy Flannigan and Mayor Steve Adler being absent. During the public debate on the ordinance, around 20 people spoke on the measure and all but Austin Police Association President Ken Casaday said they support it.
NORML
JANUARY 24, 2020
State regulators have begun issuing the first of nearly 200 licenses to medical cannabis providers. This week, officials with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services began the process of confirming applicants. Under the law, which voters approved in 2018, regulators must license a minimum of 24 dispensaries in each of Missouri’s eight congressional districts.
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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.
Leafly
JANUARY 24, 2020
Ready to start growing your own? Watch out for these common mistakes and how to avoid them. The post Troubleshooting common mistakes in marijuana growing appeared first on Leafly.
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Leafly
JANUARY 24, 2020
11,000 kids got child care, for starters. The post California’s $635M in cannabis taxes—where is it going? appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Life Network
JANUARY 24, 2020
The gap between what Canadians pay for legal and illicit cannabis is widening — a sign, experts say, points to the need for the cannabis industry to make prices a priority this year. Statistics Canada said Thursday that the average price of legal cannabis increased to $10.30 per gram in the period between October and December 2019 from […]. The post Cannabis price gap increases as illegal cannabis prices fall: StatCan appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & S
Leafly
JANUARY 24, 2020
The Kensington Market consumption lounge and store will be taken over by a fellow pot pioneer. The post Abi Roach leaving HotBox after 20 years, Friendly Stranger is taking over appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Life Network
JANUARY 24, 2020
TORONTO, Jan. 24, 2020 /CNW/ – Friendly Stranger Holdings Corp (“FSHC” or the “Company”) has acquired HOTBOX™?, a cannabis accessory store located at 204 Augusta Ave, which has served over two million customers over the past two decades. The acquisition comes as part of FSHC’s continued plans to expand within the Licensed Cannabis Market.
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 24, 2020
The day after the Austin City Council unanimously approved stopping arrests and tickets for low-level marijuana cases, police chief Brian Manley said he will continue to enforce such laws. Reports the Texas Tribune. The day after the Austin City Council approved a resolution to stop arresting or ticketing people for most low-level marijuana possession offenses, the police chief made clear he had no plans to do so.
The Joint Blog
JANUARY 24, 2020
Alaska will soon become the first state among the 11 that have legalized marijuana to allow the plant to be consumed on-site at licensed marijuana retail outlets. All other states prohibit marijuana to be used where it’s sold. By a close 3 to 2 vote, the Marijuana Control Board approved applications by GoodSinse LLC in Fairbanks and Cannabis Corner.
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 24, 2020
Cannabis retailer MedMen is trying to take the edge off flying — and grow its customer base — by offering perks to entice airline travelers to visit its dispensaries including free Uber rides from select airports and discounts on purchases for those in possession of a boarding pass. The free-ride program, which launched in in mid-October in Las Vegas before expanding to include Los Angeles and San Jose, works like this: Call a participating MedMen (currently five of its 33 shops listed in th
TheAnswerPage
JANUARY 24, 2020
The United States federal government classifies marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance. Therefore, anyone transporting marijuana across state lines is committing a federal offense and, if caught, may be charged with drug trafficking. What is the penalty associated with drug trafficking? Sentences for drug trafficking can range from 3-5 years to life in prison, but can be substantially higher when larger quantities are involved.
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 24, 2020
2020 Colorado Cannabis Laws Update . On January 1st, two new marijuana laws went into effect in Colorado. The first was House Bill 1234, which allows for the commercial delivery of medical marijuana. . While I recognize the market need for delivery services, I’m grateful that at the onset of recreational legalization Colorado began with a brick and mortar model.
The Joint Blog
JANUARY 24, 2020
If you are considering taking hemp oil for the first time, you are definitely in good company. Hemp oil is rich in potential health and wellness benefits, including the potent naturally-occurring compound CBD, or Cannabidiol. CBD is not psycho-active like the active ingredient in marijuana, THC. But CBD is increasingly associated with a wide range of beneficial effects, from relieving anxiety, lifting depression, decreasing pain and improving sleep and many more benefits besides these.
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 24, 2020
Hemp Industry Daily reports…… Another product has been approved for use under Ireland’s Medical Cannabis Access Programme (MCAP). Last year , Ireland’s Minister for Health signed legislation to commence a medical cannabis program that is to operate on a pilot basis for five years. Currently very limited in its nature, MCAP is only open to patients with spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis and intractable nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy that doesn’t respond t
Canna Law Blog
JANUARY 24, 2020
It’s been a crazy two years since California legalized adult-use cannabis with the passing of Prop 64 and the adoption of the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act. On Thursday, January 30th, our own Hilary Bricken will join KCRW’s cannabis round table to discuss the industry’s evolution and future. This is a rare opportunity for anyone interested in the dynamic cannabis regulatory and business scene to sit down with some of the industry’s most influential figures, and
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 24, 2020
Grit Daily reports… Alaska’s cannabis industry hit a milestone on Thursday when regulators permitted two dispensaries to allow on-site marijuana consumption. While some cities in other states have been approved for cannabis lounges , Alaska is among the first to have state-issued permits. In a 3-2 vote, the Marijuana Control Board approved applications from GoodSinse LLC and Cannabis Corner.
Cannabis Life Network
JANUARY 24, 2020
I personally claim all the weed I buy on my income taxes and have since 2017. In fact, I include every edible, concentrate, and topical as well. On average, I claim about ten grand per year and my returns are over three. Every single purchase I make is for medical use, but not one of […]. The post Opinion: I claim my cannabis appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 24, 2020
Topics and Trends Newsletter: Winter Cannabis Edition. The winter edition of Topics and Trends ,* published by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, is available for viewing. Inside this edition: . State Board of Health Flavored Vapor Product Ban Set to Expire Feb. 8 . Hemp Production Update. Wholesale Cannabis Business Maps and Addresses Removed from LCB Website – Now Available Via Public Record Request.
The Joint Blog
JANUARY 24, 2020
Creativity is beneficial in many ways. It gives freedom to create something beautiful and brings out authenticity by allowing you to develop original ideas and thoughts. Creativity is a significant attribute that most people look for in fields that require thinking out of the box. Moreover, creative people are usually at the lead in solving problems and are behind many inventions.
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 24, 2020
MassCIP Migration Update: Law Enforcement Temporarily Unable to Confirm Medical Use of Marijuana Program Registration Status. As a reminder, the Medical Use of Marijuana Program Online System (Online System) will transition from the Commonwealth’s Virtual Gateway (VG) to the Massachusetts Cannabis Industry Portal (MassCIP) on Monday, January 27. The VG/Online System will be shut down from Friday, January 24 (6 p.m.) until Monday, January 27 (9 a.m.) to do a system backup before relaunching in Ma
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 24, 2020
MJ Biz reports. Two indices tracking the performance of cannabis companies on North America’s largest stock exchanges have launched in recent months , demonstrating a growing level of mainstream interest in the burgeoning industry. The first to launch was the Standard & Poor’s/MX International Cannabis Index on Nov. 18, 2019. The index measures the performance of cannabis firms trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV), New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) or Nasda
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 24, 2020
One of our Australian contributors decided yes let’s give this Bierman dude a chance and hopped on the much vaunted Reddit Q&A session, at 5am Australian time, that was going to get to the nub of the Medmen travails. The man himself was going to speak and be open with the people. Unsurprisingly the whole affair was about as useful as t**s on a bull for anybody who thought they might actually learn something.
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