Americans for Safe Access

JUNE 18, 2021

The June 2021 ASA Activist Newsletter is now out. Our lead story is the reintroduction of the MORE Act, the most comprehensive cannabis reform bill ever to go before Congress. Also Amazon announced its public policy team will be lobbying for the MORE Act, and they are stopping most pre-employment testing for cannabis use. You will also find news on developments in Connecticut and Texas, as well as opportunities to participate in upcoming events where ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai will be

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NORML

JUNE 18, 2021

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML's Weekly Legislative Roundup! The post Weekly Legislative Roundup 6/18/21 appeared first on NORML.

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Leafly

JUNE 18, 2021

Cannabis possession becomes legal on July 1, 2021, but stores aren't expected to open until mid-2022. The post Connecticut just legalized marijuana. Here’s what happens next appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Worcester— The Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) is pleased to announce the application for the third cohort of Massachusetts’ first-in-the-nation statewide Social Equity Program will open Monday, June 21. “We are really proud of the Social Equity Program, which has already provided more than 400 participants with access to high-quality training and support services that aim to expand opportunity in the industry and address the disproportionate harm done by the War on Drugs,” said Commiss

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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

JUNE 18, 2021

Hannah buys a house, live performances resume, and David Downs discusses the hottest strains of the hot season. The post The Roll-up #199: Strains of Summer appeared first on Leafly.

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Leafly

JUNE 18, 2021

Pure Sunfarms combines deeply rooted cannabis expertise and modern agricultural techniques to craft pure, quality BC grown cannabis. The post How Pure Sunfarms is bringing iconic BC bud into a new era appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

CanMar Recruitment is looking for a Director of Business Development and Partnerships for our client in Montreal, Quebec. About Our Client. The client is a global life sciences company specializing in the Canadian life sciences industry. . About the Role. As Director of Business Development and Partnerships, you are responsible for leading and accelerating business analysis, sourcing, and deal flow activities.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 18, 2021

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Connecticut and Rhode Island may legalize adult-use cannabis, but then again, they may not. Montana makes some progress in setting up a marketplace. Louisiana decriminalizes marijuana possession. There’s a move in Congress to decriminalize all drugs, including cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

A famous mansion in Los Angeles – called the marijuana mansion – is about to lose some of its stoner charm. The new owner, who plunked down $44 million for the mansion in Brentwood, apparently plans to change its famous cannabis smoking lounge into a cigar room. The designer, Ramtin Ray Nostrati, apparently has more of a fondness for cannabis than the new owner, Jeff Feinberg, the former director of Soros Fund Management.

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Cannabis Life Network

JUNE 18, 2021

Like many other countries, cannabis is illegal in India. Still, millions of consumers find ways to get high. For the last 35 years, enthusiasts and activists across India have been trying to decriminalize and legalize cannabis. Why cannabis should be legalized in India Here are some points that need to be understood to know the […]. The post The Future of Cannabis Legalization in India appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

According to Insider Cannabis’ exchange with a TMX spokesperson below it’s b t. Meanwhile in the 3 year old’s playground (and by the way it is “their” not “there” ) … Insider Cannabis reports. …There’s a rumor floating around the heavily engaged cannabis Twitter and Reddit-verse that the Toronto Stock Exchange is going to update its rules to allow listed companies to invest in the US cannabis industry.

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Cannabis Life Network

JUNE 18, 2021

Need some weed but too baked to go out? Why not call for delivery! That may not be an option now but it will be in a few weeks. According to a recent announcement from the provincial government, the rules relax on July 15th. As of mid July, licensed cannabis retailers will be allowed to […]. The post BC to allow Recreational Cannabis Delivery appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Hemp Industry Daily report on their ambitious plan. The goal for Hexo Corp. is ambitious: offset the company’s operational carbon emissions and the personal emissions of some 1,200 employees to become 100% carbon neutral by September. Sebastien St-Louis, co-founder and CEO of Hexo, a publicly traded company in Ottawa, Ontario, said now that his company is on a path toward profitability , it is committing to leadership in environmental, social and corporate governance.

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Veriheal

JUNE 18, 2021

Virginia launched its state website that details all of its cannabis legalization information. Discover this underground following of Peloton lovers who also enjoy cannabis. And British Columbia’s government is heavily encouraging cannabis users to stick to the legal market after major contaminants were found in seized illegal products. Video Transcript.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

The Detroit New writes. Detroit — A federal judge Thursday said the city’s marijuana ordinance gave “likely unconstitutional” advantages to long-time Detroit residents and temporarily blocked the city from processing applications for recreational marijuana licenses. The opinion by U.S. District Judge Bernard Friedman and a preliminary injunction comes three months after resident Crystal Lowe sued the city, arguing a new city ordinance regulating licensing for recreational marij

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TheAnswerPage

JUNE 18, 2021

Some patients in the US may wish to travel with CBD to Canada, or vice versa. CBD is legally sold in the US and in Canada. So, is it legal to transport CBD across the US/Canadian border? The transporting of cannabis (in any form, including oils containing THC or cannabidiol) into or out of Canada without special authorization from Health Canada is a serious criminal offense.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

WM Holding Company better known as Weedmaps completed its previously announced business combination with Silver Spike Acquisition Corp. (Ticker: “SSPK”). SSPK changed its name to WM Technology, Inc. The ticker symbol will change to “MAPS” and began trading as such on the Nasdaq this week. Several acquisitions happened this week.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

By: Brandye Hudson. It’s a sunny Saturday afternoon and you have just come back from your local marijuana dispensary. You go to open your packages and see that your merchandise isn’t as fresh as you would like. What happened? Weed, just like any other perishable, can go bad. Yes, bad! Marijuana can become stale and crumbly, not too fun to smoke. Plus, this lovely flower loses its potency when it deteriorates.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Psychedelic industry leader Atai Life Sciences B.V. (Nasdaq: ATAI) announced the pricing of its upsized initial public offering in the United States of 15,000,000 common shares at a price to the public of $15.00 per share. atai’s common shares are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Market on June 18, 2021 under the ticker symbol “ATAI.” In April, the company had initially planned on a $100 million offering, but that has ballooned to $225 million.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Atai Life Sciences (Nasdaq: ATAI) announced the pricing of its upsized initial public offering in the United States of 15,000,000 common shares at a price to the public of $15.00 per share. atai’s common shares are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Market on June 18, 2021 under the ticker symbol “ATAI.” In April, the company had initially planned on a $100 million offering, but that has ballooned to $225 million.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Quick clarification to licensed cannabis retailers — you may use your store’s parking lot to host a vaccination clinic. In cases with shared parking with other tenants, please limit the boundary to parking spots dedicated for your business. This allowance does not supersede any lease agreements with your property owner so please be sure to check whether this is permissible.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Berlin-based cannabis and digital health startup Sanity Group has closed a $44.2 million Series A financing round led by Swiss VC Redalpine along with U.S.-based Navy Capital and SOJE Capital. GMPVC also participated in the round. This appears to be the largest round of cannabis funding in Europe to date and brings total investment in Sanity Group to $73 million.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Consistent with RCW 34.05.230 , the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) has published a policy statement concerning giveaways at licensed cannabis retail stores. Notice of WSLCB Policy Statement #PS21-02 was filed with the Washington State Code Reviser on June 18, 2021 as WSR 21-13-093. The policy statement is offered in response to stakeholder requests for consideration regarding allowing cannabis retailer giveaways of an incidental nature.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

CALGARY, AB , June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Decibel Cannabis Company Inc. (the “Company” or “Decibel”) (TSX-V: DB) (OTCQB: DBCCF ), a premium cannabis producer, is pleased to announce the launch of its high-end concentrate brand, “ Pressed by Qwest “, and new dried flower, pre-roll, vape, and concentrate products. “The launch of Pressed by Qwest marks our first step into the premium concentrate category, mirroring our approach with Qwest in dried

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

June 15th, 2021. Kuensel reports. The government delayed tabling the Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Substance Abuse (NDPSS) Act of Bhutan, as it is considering the medicinal benefits of cannabis oil and its economic benefits, according to Foreign Minister Dr Tandi Dorji. He said this in response to the Drametse-Ngatshang MP Ugyen Wangdi’s question on when the government is submitting the Bill for amendment.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

On Weed Talk News this week, once Governor Ned Lamont signs the bill, Connecticut will become the 19th legal cannabis state in the USA. The Tiger King launches a celebrity weed strain from prison. Two US Congressman file a bill to legalize all drugs, 50 years to the day Ex-President Nixon started the so-called war on drugs. Former Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce enters the cannabis market, and his Truth strain is coming to Massachusetts courtesy of The Hub Craft.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

This just in via their pr people.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Cannabis Bill In Florida Gets Turned Down.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

The historic drought puts the billion dollar industry at risk once again.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

How they’ve overcome the stigma and their thoughts on what future entrepreneurs can do to get a head start in the business.

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