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NORML Members Call On NFL’s Goodell To Allow Players Access To Medicine

NORML

While most of the recent media conversation around cannabis and the Super Bowl surrounded the ability for a medical marijuana company’s attempt to air an advertisement, one of the issues raised by various NORML members over the last few weeks has been more focused on the actual well-being of the players themselves. In his state-of-the-NFL address the Friday prior to Superbowl LIII, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell remained vague about the NFL’s future policies regarding medical marijua

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Joe Biden’s Drug War Record Is So Much Worse Than You Think

Leafly

He cultivates a Cool Uncle Joe image, but Biden has been a chief architect of America's drug war and mass incarceration crisis. And he still won't legalize. The post Joe Biden’s Drug War Record Is So Much Worse Than You Think appeared first on Leafly.

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4 Ways CBD Can Help With Foot Pain?

The Fresh Toast

4 Ways CBD Can Help With Foot Pain? If you suffer from foot pain—whether it’s from your shoes, blisters, or another health condition—you might want to try CBD. Used properly, CBD can help ease some of your aches that can be a well, real pain in the foot. The post 4 Ways CBD Can Help With Foot Pain? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Social use cannabis is now permanent in Denver, opening the door for new business.

MJ Business Attorneys

The Denver City Council voted 10-1 in favor of lifting the 2020 sunset date on social use cannabis businesses. While it is legal to buy and consume cannabis is Colorado, there are only two businesses in Denver that will allow you to vape or consume edibles on the premises. The reason? While Colorado voters previously passed a bill to allow social use businesses, it was a four-year pilot program that was set to expire in 2020.

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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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Which Terpenes Are Found in ‘Lemon’ Strains?

Leafly

As we learn more and more about terpenes, we posed the question: are Lemon cannabis strains dominant in limonene? Data suggests no so we took a deeper look. The post Which Terpenes Are Found in ‘Lemon’ Strains? appeared first on Leafly.

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The Cannabist’s Ricardo Baca Praises Edibles’ Effect on Music

Leafly

Former Denver Post Cannabist editor Ricardo Baca details the top five cannabis-tinged songs of his life, including The White Stripes and Margot Price. The post The Cannabist’s Ricardo Baca Praises Edibles’ Effect on Music appeared first on Leafly.

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Man Pulled Over For Driving Too Slowly Gets Arrested With 510 Lbs Of Weed

MassRoots

Drivers are often aware of the speed limit on the highway, but not every person may understand that there is also a speed minimum. Law enforcement has the right to pull a vehicle over for going both above and below the posted speed limit. An Oregon man driving through Pennsylvania learned this lesson the hard way last week when he was pulled over by a state trooper for going 30 miles per hour under the posted speed limit.

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Tuesday 26 February – State By State Digest: Florida, Idaho Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon San Francisco

Cannabis Law Report

FLORIDA. Marijuana Smoking Bill Rolls Along in Florida Senate. A Senate proposal that would allow patients to smoke medical marijuana is ready to go to the full Senate after the Rules Committee unanimously signed off on the measure. [link]. IDAHO. Idaho State Police Are Not Required to Return Seized Hemp (Yet). Idaho State Police Are Not Required to Return Seized Hemp (Yet).

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Opinion: Lack of Price Transparency is Hurting Cannabis Consumers

Leafly

A lack of transparency limits purchasing power for consumers, and accountability on the side of retailers. The post Opinion: Lack of Price Transparency is Hurting Cannabis Consumers appeared first on Leafly.

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California Cannabis Provisional Licensing Update

Canna Law Blog

Last summer, I wrote about Senate Bill 1459 , a piece of California legislation that created a new scheme of provisional licenses for cannabis operators. This provisional licensing scheme was essentially intended to replace the temporary licensing scheme that only ran through January 1, 2019 per state law. SB-1459 was necessary because the three main state cannabis licensing agencies—the Bureau of Cannabis Control (“BCC”), California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”), and California Departmen

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Fed Chief Says, “conflicting federal and state laws on the sale of marijuana and other cannabis products put bank supervisors in a “very difficult place.”

Cannabis Law Report

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said before the U.S. Senate Tuesday that conflicting federal and state laws on the sale of marijuana and other cannabis products put bank supervisors in a “very difficult place.” Asked by Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., about the Fed’s thoughts on the cannabis space, the leader of the U.S. central bank said further regulatory guidance would be helpful for bank overseers. “I think it would be great to have clarity,” Powell sai

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Organigram Signs Quebec Letter of Intent; Now in All 10 Canadian Provinces

Cannabis Life Network

Supply agreement cements Organigram’s position as a national leader in Canada’s recreational cannabis marketplace MONCTON, NB, Feb. 26, 2019 /CNW/ – Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSX VENTURE: OGI) (OTCQX: OGRMF), the parent company of Organigram Inc. (the “Company” or “Organigram”), a leading licensed producer of cannabis is pleased to announce it has signed a letter of […].

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Minnesota hemp farmers could have opportunity sell to medical marijuana producers under new bill

Cannabis Law Report

Bipartisan legislation introduced Feb. 18 in the state Senate would allow hemp farmers to sell their product to in-state medical cannabis manufacturers. Report from The West Central Tribune. Sen. Karla Bigham, DFL-Cottage Grove, who co-authored the bill, said it would give local growers another source for their product, which typically is used in food, clothing and rope.

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Michael ‘Topher’ Clark, ex-pot smuggler who inspired movie ‘Kid Cannabis,’ killed in Hayden shooting

Cannabis Chronicles

SPOKANE — Michael “Topher” Clark – who gained notoriety in the early 2000s for his role in a Canadian marijuana smuggling ring that inspired the film “Kid Cannabis” – has been identified as the victim of Sunday’s fatal shooting in Hayden. Clark, 45, was shot multiple times after getting into a fight with another man at The Tipsy Pine, a bar at 8166 N.

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South Dakota: Lawmakers push forward on industrial hemp licensing system

Cannabis Law Report

The Argus Leader reports. The House overwhelming supported House Bill 1212 to set aside $10,000 to create an industrial hemp licensing program. House members didn’t debate the bill before passing it in a 58-11 vote on Tuesday. The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration. If the bill to legalize industrial hemp in South Dakota fails this session, the funding bill will be tabled, said bill sponsor Rep.

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Cannabolish: The Ultimate Canna-Hero Odor Eliminator

Cannabis Maven

Cannabolish is able to remove odors, not just mask them!

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These Aren’t the Marihuanas You’re Looking For, Redux

Cannabis Law Report

Authored By: Benjamin Pirie on February 25, 2019. Benjamin Pirie. Ben Pirie counsels cannabis businesses on a wide range of corporate and regulatory needs. He is passionate about building long-lasting relationships with clients as they reach toward their goals in one of the most dynamic and fraught industries in the world. He advises on mergers and acquisitions, negotiating complex contracts and corporate governance, as well as regulatory compliance in the emerging cannabis and hemp indust

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Your Chance to Win a Hemper Box!

Leafwell

So, who are Hemper, and why have we here at Leafwell decided to partner up? Well, as many cannabis enthusiasts know, exploring the world of cannabis can sometimes be an expensive endeavor, and we’d like to help make discovering great products more affordable. Rather than buying lots of accessories and bits and pieces separately, which can end up costing rather a lot.

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Portugal Shoots Down Recreational Proposals As Medicinal Weed Goes Live

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Mark Taylor. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Portugal this week rejected the idea of legalising recreational cannabis, although medicinal marijuana is now available for patients in the country. Lawmakers torpedoed two proposals to allow the cultivation and sale of cannabis for recreational purposes, citing questions over consumption monitoring and the potential harmful effects on young people. .

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Cannabolish: The Ultimate Canna-Hero Odor Eliminator

Cannabis Maven

Cannabolish is able to remove odors, not just mask them!

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Everybody’s Loving The Spike Jonze Cannabis Advert.

Cannabis Law Report

Welcome to The New Normal, a journey through America’s complex history with cannabis. Directed by Spike Jonze. Learn more about George Washington’s hemp production. Explore the policies of Stop and Frisk and mandatory minimums. Learn more about “Reefer Madness” and other government sanctioned propaganda. Find out about more about the treatment of military veterans.

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Rhode Island: Gov. Raimondo’s Proposed Marijuana Legalization Budget Plan

NORML

On January 17, 2019, Gov. Gina Raimondo unveiled a budget proposal for 2020 that would legalize recreational marijuana in Rhode Island “with reluctance,” as she told The Providence Journal. “We’re not an island, in fact. Like it or not, we’re going to be incurring public safety and public health expenses because it’s legal in Massachusetts… And I think it is time for us to put together our own regulatory and taxing framework,” she said.

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The Long Beach Planning Commission has approved a conditional use permit for a facility to grow, test and distribute recreational cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Long Beach Business Journal reports… The Long Beach Planning Commission on February 21 approved a conditional use permit for a facility to grow, test and distribute recreational cannabis in an industrial area on 15th Street, between Oregon and San Francisco avenues. The city is already home to 33 licensed cannabis businesses, many of which hold multiple licenses to cultivate, manufacture, distribute and sell both medical and recreational cannabis products.

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NORML Chapter Newsletter, February 2019

NORML

Everyday NORML Chapters from around the country invest countless hours in advocating for meaningful marijuana law reforms on the local, state and federal level! Below is a brief rundown of some of their most recent media accomplishments. NORML Leaders in the Media. Alan Robinson, Communications Director, Madison NORML. “It does have incredible medical properties we haven’t been able to study because the federal government won’t allocate more funding for research.” Read mo

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CPA Growth CA Latest Licensing Updates

Cannabis Law Report

California Cannabis Regulatory Update. Updates on permitting, taxes, and more… Pomona: City Council met to discuss zoning for cannabis businesses. Morro Bay: City Council considering new tax rates with high late payment penalties. San Bernadino: City Council voted to adopt a resolution regarding temporary cannabis special event permits. They write Read our Full Update Now.

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NORML Chapters Are Leading The Way All Around The Country

NORML

2019 is shaping up to be the most significant year in the marijuana reform movement to date and it’s a testament to one thing: That people just like you are getting involved and changing laws. Only two months into the 2019 legislative session, with 45 NORML Lobby Days on the books , legalization proposals are swiftly moving forward in states across the country.

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Recreational Legalization Bills Advance In New Mexico House And Senate

MassRoots

A bill to legalize the recreational use of cannabis was just approved by the House Judiciary Committee in Santa Fe, New Mexico, making it one step closer to becoming law. House Bill 356 now moves to the House floor for a vote which could take place as early as Wednesday. “I think most people recognize the war on drugs has failed, and this is one way of addressing that failure,” said Rep.