NORML

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

District council members have enacted legislation — Act Number A23-0114: The Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Temporary Amendment Act — to protect qualified patients from workplace discrimination. The Act states , “A public employer may not refuse to hire, terminate from employment, penalize, fail to promote, or otherwise take adverse employment action against an individual based upon the individual’s status as a qualifying [medical cannabis] patien

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The Fresh Toast

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Arthritis often causes a dramatic lifestyle change that's accompanied by depression and/or anxiety. But that doesn’t have to be the case. . Continue reading What’s Next For Rheumatoid Arthritis And Cannabis? at The Fresh Toast.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

A lawsuit reveals expensive dinners, high-priced consultants, and scoring judges hired from Manpower. (Yes, the temp agency.). The post Lawsuit Exposes Nevada’s Sketchy Cannabis Licensing Practices appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Life Network

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Seattle’s 28th annual Hempfest just happened on Aug. 16-18 and Craig Ex was there for all the cannabis goodness. As Danny Danko from High Times said: “It’s important to get people together to understand we’re all like-minded people from all different communities that celebrate this wonderful flower.” Craig also had a blast riding around with […].

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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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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Massachusetts' cannabis delivery regulations may force workers to wear body cameras. Consumers are concerned about their privacy and personal freedom. The post Body Cameras for Cannabis Delivery Raise Concerns About Privacy in Mass. appeared first on Leafly.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

A middle-aged woman dead from severe respiratory illness has authorities eyeing her vape pen. The post Oregon Death May Be 2nd Tied to Vaping, 1st Linked to Legal Store appeared first on Leafly.

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WeedAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

In recent months, major Canadian cannabis producers have set up facilities and established connections in Europe’s medical marijuana industry. Now, Marijuana Business Daily reports yet another contender ready to jump in on this budding industry. Atlas Biotechnologies – a Canadian licensed producer based in Edmonton, Alberta – is about to take its business to Denmark and become a major contributor to production of medical marijuana.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

The post NBA All-Star Gary Payton’s New Cookies Strain Heating Up California appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Capital Press report…… A federal judge has ruled that an Oregon vineyard has plausibly alleged harm from a neighboring marijuana operation and may proceed with a racketeering lawsuit against it. U.S. Senior District Judge Anna Brown has denied the marijuana-growing neighbor’s motion to dismiss the complaint, finding that Momtazi Vineyard has legal standing under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act to pursue the case.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Allegations of 'ballot stuffing' run high as one Reddit user does some serious digging into Ontario's latest wave of cannabis retail licensing. The post Were Applicants for Ontario’s Second Cannabis Lottery Gaming the System? appeared first on Leafly.

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CannaTech

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

In today’s blog, CannTech guest writer Jessica Steinberg explores the African cannabis landscape. In this first part of a three part series, Jessica offers an insightful overview of regional history and developments. “Africa cannabis”: Beyond Google. A simple Google search of ‘Africa cannabis’ opens photos of two kinds: 1. Maps of the continent colored in with green graphics of cannabis leaves and 2.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

The linalool terpene has both relaxing and balancing properties, shown to decrease anxiety and aggressive behaviour. The post Canadian Cannabis Strains for People Who Love Linalool appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Press Release in full… Senator Julio Menchaca Salazar presented an initiative to reform articles 235 and 247 of the General Health Law and regulate the use of cannabis for recreational or recreational purposes for persons of legal age. He indicated that clear information and rules will allow the medicinal and textile use of the plant; regulate the certification of the seed, its production and distribution, as well as alert society about the damage caused by the abuse of its consumption.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Learn about where your cannabis comes from. The post Know Your Grower: Highland, Nova Scotia Cannabis appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Author: Rebecca Lee Katz. Sep 5, 2019. Intellectual Property. Israeli blockchain company Security Matters (ASX:SMX) announced that it has applied for a U.S. patent to protect its technology used to track the cultivation, classification, and identification of cannabis seeds and plants. Security Matters claims its chemical solution will help manage the supply chain of cannabis by marking any cannabis product, in its solid, liquid, or gas form, with a chemical-based barcode recorded and prote

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WeedAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

We know by now that Quebec is not exactly the most cannabis-friendly province. After all, it was the only province in which the majority of its population was against marijuana legalization. The government made sure that the minority who do want to use cannabis are highly restricted as to where they can consume it. Quebec is also only one of two provinces – the other being Manitoba – to make home growth illegal.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Join MJBizDaily as we dive deeper and explore the state of cannabis in Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on the regulations and opportunities in this rapidly expanding market. Intended for investors and business operators looking to enter or expand operations in the region, this first of its kind report takes a closer look at cannabis business markets and sectors across Latin America and the Caribbean while providing extensive, unbiased data and analysis which includes: A general overvie

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WeedAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Manitobans may soon be able to grow cannabis at home, thanks to a recent legal challenge in Quebec, according to CTV News. On September 3 rd , CBC News reported on a ruling deeming Quebec’s decision to ban home marijuana cultivation as unconstitutional. Although the battle in Quebec is not completely over (specifically because the government could rewrite the law to make it constitutional), it opens the door for Manitoba – the only other province that bans home cultivation – to challenge provinc

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Everything about this article and the published photo tells us another narrative in the sub-text. Canopy Growth CEO Mark Zekulin, is photographed during an interview in Toronto on Thursday, September 5, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin. City News reports Canopy Growth Corp.’s interim chief executive says the mood at the cannabis producer has “never been better,” a comment that comes two months after its charismatic co-founder was abruptly ousted from the top job and as pressure mounts for

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WeedAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

As a wave of cannabis reform sweeps across Europe, the U.K.’s recent legalization of medical marijuana suddenly spawned talks of full legalization. While this lofty goal is still out of reach, it looks like British legislators might be warming up to the suggestion. If this is the case, the U.K. could be one of the next countries in Europe – and the world – to fully legalize recreational marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Here’s the Fox 40 Report. SACRAMENTO — An early Wednesday evening marijuana raid at a Sacramento County store started with more than 20 people detained, lined up and questioned. The Trap was advertised as a clothing shop but cannabis enforcement officers told FOX40 it was a front where pot vendors sold and sampled their products without licenses.

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Medical marijuana has only been available legally in Oklahoma for a little over a year, but already the state is making history when it comes to MMJ card prescription and usage. Approximately 3.5% of the entire state’s population has applied for and been approved for an Oklahoma MMJ card, meaning it has more medical marijuana patients per capita than any other U.S. state.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Here’s the introduction to the piece published yesterday in the UK Guardian. Former drug dealers should be recruited and trained to produce safe, legal cannabis if the UK decides to legalise marijuana, the head of an American programme overseeing the sale of the narcotic has urged. The Commissioner in charge of legal cannabis sales in Massachusetts has said Britain should follow her state’s example of recruiting ex-drug dealers and people from communities involved in what was once the un

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

State regulators licensed farmers and researchers to cultivate over 500,000 total acres of industrial hemp in the first half of 2019, according to data compiled by the organization VoteHemp.com. “Since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp cultivation in the US has grown rapidly,” the group summarizes in a press release. “The number of acres of hemp licensed across 34 states totaled 511,442 in 2019 – more than quadruple the number of acres licensed from the previous yea

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Here’s the press release in full from the SA Premier’s Office. 05.09.2019. Tim Whetstone MP. Two years of trials in the Riverland and South East of nine different varieties has demonstrated the industrial hemp industry’s potential in South Australia, according to a State Government report released today. The South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) report outlines the success of industrial hemp as an irrigated summer crop under the state’s often challenging weather

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Project CBD

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

It was a morning like any other when a jovial ping announced the arrival of my ‘all-things- cannabinoid ’ daily news feed.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Nevada brought in $25 million more in taxes from the cannabis industry in Fiscal Year 2019 than it did the previous year. The $99.18 million in taxes is part of a total of $109 million in taxes and fees sent to state coffers in the fiscal year, according to the Nevada Dispensary Association. Fiscal 2019 is the first time that the industry has exceeded $200 million in tax and fee revenue.

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The Fresh Toast

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

The bong (or bubbler) has an essential place in any stoner’s collection. Taking measured bong hits is a way of life for many cannabis imbibers and some people swear by them. But is it right for you? Continue reading Marijuana Bongs Vs. Water Pipes: Which Produces A Smoother Smoke Sesh? at The Fresh Toast.

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Cannabis Maven

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Several cases of people getting sick or even dying from vaping is cause for concern.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: aBIZinaBOX Inc. CPAs – Jordan S. Zoot, CPA. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. . We have spent the past couple of articles reviewing the differences between “bookkeepers”, “generic accountants”, and “professional accountants”, the final phrase being limited to certified public accountants [‘CPAs” in the United States [1].

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