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State Policy Weekly Update 4/22/2022

NORML

This week's update highlights legislative advancement in Alaska, California, Ohio, Missouri, New Hampshire, and in several other states. The post State Policy Weekly Update 4/22/2022 appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis-Friendly Credit Union

Cannabis Life Network

Cannabis-friendly credit unions should be a redundant statement in Canada. After all, in Canada, cannabis is legal. British Columbia contributes over $2 billion annually. All financial institutions, whether big banks or smaller credit unions should be cannabis-friendly. Sadly, this is not the case. Because cannabis is illegal in the US, Canadian banks and large credit […].

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NYC’s Rooftop Cannabis Cultivation, NM’s First Consumption Lounge, & NJ’s Recreational Market Launch

Veriheal

New York City’s mayor has a bold plan to kick start cannabis cultivation, New Mexico got its first cannabis consumption lounge, and New Jersey finally opened its recreational cannabis market. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. New York City Mayor Proposes Rooftop Cannabis Greenhouses. Earlier this month, New York City Mayor Eric Adams joined a panel of Black mayors from all across the state to discuss the many challenges of implementing cannabis legalization.

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Does CBD Oil Work for Chronic Pain Management?

Cannabis Law Report

CBD oils are often recommended for those suffering from aches and pains as an alternative to traditional remedies. CBD can provide similar effects to popular pain remedies, providing several hours of pain relief with each use. The main benefit of CBD oils is that they are 100% natural and can often be a good solution for people looking to incorporate more organic supplements and health remedies into their diet.

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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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Research Surrounding the Effects of Cannabis on Heart Health Is Still Conflicting

Veriheal

Could cannabis be a cure or a potential cause of heart problems? According to a recent study published in The American Journal of Cardiology (AJC), cannabis consumption may amplify certain risk factors of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) , an umbrella term used to describe a range of heart and blood vessel-related disorders. Titled “Relation of Cannabis Use to Elevated Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk Score,” the study into cannabis’ impact on heart health dis

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How Long Does Marijuana Stay in Your System?

CannaMD

Legal reforms have given Floridians access to medical marijuana. But access is not always the same as acceptance. Federal regulations dating from the Regan era prohibit U.S. government employees from marijuana use of any type. Various state and local governments maintain similar “zero tolerance” policies, and some private-sector employers have followed suit.

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Oregon Cannabis Licensing in 2022

Canna Law Blog

After a rollercoaster open market experiment, Oregon finally raised the walls on its cannabis program earlier this year. Typically, there are two broad approaches a state may take in walling off a regulated cannabis program, dormant commerce clause issues notwithstanding. The first is by enacting residency requirements for marijuana business ownership.

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Navigating Your Way Through Cannabis and DUI Laws

Cannabis Life Network

It can be pretty difficult navigating cannabis DUI and laws in Canada and the US. Thankfully, there are some useful resources we can refer to. Laws around driving high tends to vary a lot. In Canada and the United States, it really depends on which province or state you live in. Thankfully, the United States […]. The post Navigating Your Way Through Cannabis and DUI Laws appeared first on Cannabis News, Lifestyle - Headlines, Videos & Cooking.

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11 Best Sativa Strains

Sensi Seeds

Cannabis genetics are generally classified into three different types; indicas, sativas, and hybrids. In general, the term sativa is used to describe strains that provide uplifting cerebral highs. They are large slender plants, with large internodal spacing with the potential to produce some sweet and sticky buds. The post 11 Best Sativa Strains appeared first on Sensi Seeds.

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What is the Best CBD Oil for Pain? [300mg, 600mg, 1000mg…]

Cannabis Law Report

CBD has been pushed recently as an alternative to harmful pain medications. America is in the midst of an opioid crisis, there’s no doubt about it. But even seemingly harmless over-the-counter painkillers like ibuprofen can have consequences for health if you take too many of them. There’s no avoiding the facts: Painkillers can do just as much harm as they can good.

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Answer of the Day for Apr 23, 2022

TheAnswerPage

What percentage of oncology patients incorporate cannabinoid-based therapy into their regular self-management routine? Several surveys report cannabinoid-based product use as ranging from 13% to as high as 24% of the oncology patient population. Vinette, B., Côté, J., El-Akhras, A. et al. Routes of administration, reasons for use, and approved indications of medical cannabis in oncology: a scoping review.

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NJ AG Receives Pushback From Politicians On His Memo Saying It Is OK For Off Duty Police Officers To Use Cannabis Products

Cannabis Law Report

Should off duty police officers be allowed to drink alcohol? Would be our response. Let me be clear the directive is a product of the law that was enacted. I am hopeful we can modify the law to match all the other states that have zero tolerance for use of off duty cannabis by police. — Paul Sarlo (@PaulASarlo) April 15, 2022. Read Marijuana Moment story which digs down into the detail.

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Benefits of Using CBD Oil

The Joint Blog

Cannabidiol, also popularly known as CBD, is a chemical compound derived from cannabis Sativa plants. There are multiple ways to ingest this oil; one can apply it topically, consume it through smoke inhalation or in the form of edible. The chemical compound affects the body by interacting with neuroreceptors in your body’s endocannabinoid system, which is responsible for sending signals to your body and may alter your movements, immune system, and mood.

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UPDATE: Massachusetts Senate Passes Bill Which Will Make Major Changes to Cannabis Policy in the State

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis and the Law. Foley Hoag LLP. Posted on April 22nd, 2022 by Cloe Pippin. Back in February, we blogged about the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy (the “Committee”) releasing a cannabis bill (H. 174/S. 72) through Committee without any opposition. This bill proposed major changes to host community agreements (“HCA”), re-vamped the state’s approach to social equity in the industry, and provided a legislative fix to permit on-site consumption establishments.

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Zimbabwe Tobacco Board Head Tells 145 000 Tobacco Farmers: “A Quarter of Your Income Must Come from Hemp by 2025”

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabiz Africa reports. Meanwell Gudu says tobacco demand declining, farmers must look to hemp. Anticipated demand for cannabis is projected to continue to grow while tobacco output globally may decline 15% by 2030, according to Meanwell Gudu, the CEO of Zimbabwe’s Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board. “One of the alternative crops we are looking at is industrial hemp,” he told Bloomberg’s Ray Ndlovu by phone on 4 April 2022.

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Hexo closes Belleville cannabis facility, laying off another 230 workers

Cannabis Law Report

More contraction… MJ Biz reports. Struggling Canadian cannabis producer Hexo Corp. is closing its Belleville facility and transitioning its operations to other sites as part of a “strategic plan” to become cash-flow positive from operations. Hexo said approximately 230 employees will be affected by the decision. However, the company says The Truss Beverage Co. – the company’s venture with Molson Canada – will not be impacted by the move and will continue to operate out of the Belleville fa

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Canadian cannabis producer Flowr selling Portugal facilities to Akanda

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz. Canadian cannabis producer The Flowr Corp. is selling its subsidiary Holigen Holdings, which owns twos cultivation facilities in Portugal, to U.K.-based medical marijuana company Akanda Corp. in a deal worth roughly 35 million Canadian dollars ($28 million). The purchase price includes CA$3.75 million in cash, 1.9 million Akanda shares, Akanda’s assumption of debt worth CA$5.1 million and interim funding to Holigen, according to a Wednesday news release.

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Data Breech At Eaze

Cannabis Law Report

Weedweek has the story. A data breach compromised the personal information of present and former employees at delivery app Eaze , according to current and former employees. The leak represents the latest challenge for the company as it adjusts to the merger with Colorado-based retailer Green Dragon. See more (registration needed). [link].

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Applied UV Declares Monthly Preferred Stock Dividend

Cannabis Law Report

MOUNT VERNON, NY–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Applied UV, Inc. (NasdaqCM: AUVI ) (“Applied UV” or the “Company”), a pathogen elimination technology company that applies the power of narrow-range ultraviolet light (“UVC”) for surface areas and catalytic bioconversion technology for air purification to destroy pathogens safely, thoroughly, and automatically, today announced its Board of Directors has authorized the cash dividend to holders of Applied UV’s 10.5% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Prefer

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Alert: Commissioners implement marijuana licensing moratorium legislation

Cannabis Law Report

April 22, 2022. Commissioners implement marijuana licensing moratorium legislation. Oregon’s Hospitality Industry projects growth. Independent Liquor store owners discuss industry strength. PORTLAND, OR – Oregon’s marijuana market has experienced exponential growth, which has led to a crowded market place. In response to this reality, the 2022 Oregon legislature passed legislation requiring the Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission (OLCC) to cease issuing marijuana licenses to applicants wh