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How to Find a Reputable CBD Vendor

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Many CBD consumers don’t know how to check if the products they buy are safe. Here’s a list of things to check. The post How to Find a Reputable CBD Vendor appeared first on USA CBD Expo.

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Weekly Cannabis Roundup September 3

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Richard Wershe Jr., AKA White Boy Rick, starts his own cannabis brand now that he is out of jail. According to Bernie Sanders, President Joe Biden could decriminalize cannabis if he wanted to, he just won’t. And New York’s new governor vows to prioritize the state’s delayed adult-use cannabis program after former Gov. Cuomo failed to establish infrastructure.

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NY: Allowing Public Smoking Of Cannabis In NY Sees Steep Decline In Arrest Figures

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Marijuana Moment reports. The number of marijuana-related arrests and summonses plummeted in New York City in the first quarter since the state’s legalization law took effect, data released by NYPD shows. While it might not seem surprising to see arrests drop following legalization, the decline was far more significant than those seen in other jurisdictions that have previously ended cannabis prohibition—and it likely has to do with a unique aspect of New York’s marijuana law that allows for pub

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FL Medical Marijuana Labor Day Sales (2021)

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As we head into the holiday weekend, CannaMD would like to wish everyone a happy Labor Day! CannaMD is Florida’s leading network of medical marijuana physicians – and we take our commitment to affordable medical cannabis care seriously. That’s why we’re excited to share the following Labor Day medical marijuana sales! NOTE: CannaMD is not affiliated […].

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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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Best cannabis oil usage and Guide to Cannabis oil dispensary near me

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Cannabis oil is also known as honey oil or hush oil. This oil is obtained from the extraction of hashish or Cannabis. It is composed of resins and terpenes. It includes tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabis oil, and other cannabinoids. It is a kind of oleoresin. An oleoresin carries essential oil, fatty oils of nature, and an artificial mixture. Cannabis oil is mostly extracted from Sativa, which is a cannabis plant.

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PDF: Tax Foundation Comments to the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act

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The Tax Foundation is pleased to submit comments on the cannabis excise tax provisions of the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA). Tax Foundation is a nonpartisan, nonprofit research organization that has monitored fiscal policy at all levels of government since 1937. As a Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, we take no position on any pending legislation, nor do we take any position on descheduling of cannabis.

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Sesh and soak: Cannabis-infused skin products for the ultimate bath experience

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Sometimes the definition of self-care is getting your skin stoned in a bathtub. The post Sesh and soak: Cannabis-infused skin products for the ultimate bath experience appeared first on Leafly.

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CBD Cookies Benefits & How To Make It At Home!

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There are a plethora of weed edibles out there. But if you have a sweet tooth, CBD cookies may be among your top choices. If you’ve never eaten them before, you probably have a million questions. Do CBD cookies get you as high as THC does? What are the benefits and downsides? Are they easy to make at home? You’re not alone. Most people struggle to incorporate CBD cookies into their lifestyle due to insufficient information about them.

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Michigan Agency Launches Social Equity Program to Tackle Essential Issues

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The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) launched a new program to improve social equity in the state’s cannabis industry. On August 31, the MRA launched the Joint Ventures Pathway Program (JVPP), which is the culmination of an organized discussion that was held earlier this year. . “Based on a recommendation made by the Racial Equity Advisory Workgroup earlier this year, the JVPP will connect eligible social equity participants—and those seeking to become social equity participants—with a

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Washington State Dumps Akerna & Adopts Own Simpler Seed To Sale System

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We’d say this has been in the making for about 3 to 4 years and would suggest that other states could probably save themselves a lot of time, money & heartache and follow Washington’s lead. Here are some previous stories. Fortune Sing Up Akerna CEO On Same Day It’s Revealed How Much Washington Taxpayers Have Spent On Leaky Seed To Sale Tech.

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Interactive Cannabis College Opens in Central Florida

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A hands-on cannabis college focused on industry education, training, career placement, medical cannabis and more has expanded to central Florida. Learn Sativa University’s (SATU) hands-on program has been in operation for roughly four years. The university started in a 1,000-square-foot building, but has recently expanded to a 5-acre cannabis farm and training facility in Apopka, Fla., said Patrick O’Brien, SATU founder and CEO.

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SOL Global Announces Closing of Settlement with 1235 Fund LP and the Completion of its Normal Course Issuer Bid for Purchase of 5% of Company’s Common Shares

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Issued and outstanding common shares now reduced to 52,018,533. TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SOL Global Investments Corp. (“ SOL Global ” or the “ Company ”) (CSE: SOL) (OTCQB: SOLCF) (Frankfurt: 9SB) is pleased to announce the closing of its previously disclosed settlement of litigation with 1235 Fund LP (“ 1235 ”) relating to a senior, secured non-convertible debenture issued and sold to 1235 in the principal amount of CAD$50 million (the “ Debenture ”).

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Obtaining IP Protection for Cannabis Consumer Packaged Goods – Cannabis Business Executive

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Obtaining IP Protection for Cannabis Consumer Packaged Goods – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Obtaining IP Protection for Cannabis Consumer Packaged Goods – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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MedMen To Announce Year Ended and Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2021 Financial Results on September 23, 2021

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LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MedMen Enterprises Inc. (“MedMen” or the “Company”) (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF), a premier cannabis retailer with operations across the United States, confirmed that it will release its financial results for the year ended and fourth quarter fiscal 2021 ended June 26, 2021, after market close on Thursday, September 23, 2021.

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White Boy Rick’s Transformation From Teen FBI Informant to Selling Legal Pot

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Former teen Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) informant and former prisoner Richard Wershe Jr.—known as “White Boy Rick”—spent 32 years of a life sentence for cocaine possession. Within weeks after being freed, Wershe teamed up with cannabis producer Pleasantrees to launch a brand called The 8th. Anyone who has seen 2018’s White Boy Rick starring Matthew McConaughey knows the story: When Wershe was 14, he became an informant for the FBI—being forced to snitch on upper-level drug lords.

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SweetWater Brewing Company Launches Innovative New Plant-based, Non-Dairy Almond Milk Stout

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SweetWater Delivers an Almond Milk Twist to Traditional Milk Stouts, Introducing a New Dairy-Free Brew inline with today’s consumer trends. ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SweetWater Brewing Company, LLC ( “SweetWater” ) has announced the launch of its new and innovative Non-Dairy Almond Milk Stout – a fresh take on classic dairy milk stouts packed with bold flavors, but with a unique twist.

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Ayr Wellness Enters Agreement to Acquire PA Natural Medicine, LLC

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<![CDATA[. NEW YORK, September 1, 2021 – PRESS RELEASE – Ayr Wellness Inc., a vertically-integrated cannabis multi-state operator (MSO), has entered into a binding letter of intent to acquire PA Natural Medicine, LLC, an operator of three licensed retail dispensaries, deepening Ayr’s presence in the rapidly growing medical market in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. "Our goal across our footprint is to develop scale and meaningful presence in each of our markets," s

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Cresco Labs Closes Acquisition of Cultivate, Strengthens Position in Massachusetts

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CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Cresco Labs Inc. (CSE:CL) (OTCQX:CRLBF) (“Cresco Labs” or the “Company”), a vertically integrated multistate operator and the number one U.S. wholesaler of branded cannabis products, announced today the closing of the Company’s previously announced acquisition of Cultivate (the “Transaction”). Transaction Highlights.

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Trulieve hits a bump in its path to leading Florida’s medical marijuana industry – Cannabis Business Executive

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Trulieve hits a bump in its path to leading Florida’s medical marijuana industry – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Trulieve hits a bump in its path to leading Florida’s medical marijuana industry – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Flora Lab Receives GMP Certification For Manufacturing Cosmetic Products Demonstrating Operational Excellence And Enabling Global Export Of Product Portfolio

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Flora Lab is acknowledged for its quality procedures which are now in line with global pharmaceutical companies after it receives GMP certification from INVIMA to manufacture cosmetics products. Demonstrates Flora’s operational excellence and capability of achieving pharmaceutical-grade standards recognized by regulators around the world and inherent of high-quality products.

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Sales Of Three Major Pharmaceutical Cannabis Products Set To Reach €1.8 Billion By 2025 – Cannabis Business Executive

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Sales Of Three Major Pharmaceutical Cannabis Products Set To Reach €1.8 Billion By 2025 – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Sales Of Three Major Pharmaceutical Cannabis Products Set To Reach €1.8 Billion By 2025 – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Answer of the Day for Sep 4, 2021

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In patients 60 years old or older, does long term (3 months) marijuana use impact blood pressure? According to a recent study that was published in the European Journal of Internal Medicine, among adults 60 years or older with hypertension, marijuana treatment for 3 months was associated with a reduction in 24-hours systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

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South Dakota Subcommittee Recommends Banning Home Cultivation in State’s Forthcoming Medical Cannabis Program

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It took recently inaugurated New York Gov. Kathy Hochul less than two weeks do what former Gov. Andrew Cuomo failed to accomplish in the five months following his signing of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA). Hochul nominated former Drug Policy Alliance staffer Chris Alexander for executive director of the new Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and former New York Assemblywoman Tremaine Wright for chair of the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) during a special legislative session that

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Washington State Reactivates Specific COVID-Related Cannabis Business Allowances

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A hands-on cannabis college focused on industry education, training, career placement, medical cannabis and more has expanded to central Florida. Learn Sativa University’s (SATU) hands-on program has been in operation for roughly four years. The university started in a 1,000-square-foot building, but has recently expanded to a 5-acre cannabis farm and training facility in Apopka, Fla., said Patrick O’Brien, SATU founder and CEO.

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Panama Legalizes Medical Cannabis – Cannabis Business Times

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It took recently inaugurated New York Gov. Kathy Hochul less than two weeks do what former Gov. Andrew Cuomo failed to accomplish in the five months following his signing of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA). Hochul nominated former Drug Policy Alliance staffer Chris Alexander for executive director of the new Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and former New York Assemblywoman Tremaine Wright for chair of the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) during a special legislative session that

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Exploring the healthy side of cannabis – Cannabis Business Executive

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Exploring the healthy side of cannabis – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Exploring the healthy side of cannabis – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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[REVIEW] High Off the Cure Company’s Fritz

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It seems like every month there’s a new cultivar vying for our attention. Fancy mylar this, rapper founder that—nine times out of 10 the hype isn’t living up to the product. While consumers are hungry for the new, many brands are just rushing to market and hoping their marketing and influencer network will sell their product. Unfortunately for them, the most commonly overlooked, and frankly most important factor in breeding a new genetic, or growing for the top shelf, is the strength of your cul

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Sesh and soak: Cannabis-infused skin products for the ultimate bath experience

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If you’re looking for the ultimate in relaxation and pampering, cannbis-infused bath products are a worthy option. With plenty of choices from creams and lotions to bath bombs and salts, there’s something to please nearly everyone. . Keep in mind that topical products such as those applied in the bath will be absorbed differently than cannabis consumed orally or by smoking.

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Greenlane and KushCo Complete Merger, Creating Leading Ancillary Cannabis Company and House of Brands

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It took recently inaugurated New York Gov. Kathy Hochul less than two weeks do what former Gov. Andrew Cuomo failed to accomplish in the five months following his signing of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA). Hochul nominated former Drug Policy Alliance staffer Chris Alexander for executive director of the new Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and former New York Assemblywoman Tremaine Wright for chair of the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) during a special legislative session that

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Cresco Labs Closes Acquisition of Cultivate, Strengthens Position in Massachusetts

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OTTAWA and TORONTO, Sept. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PRESS RELEASE — HEXO Corp. and 48North Cannabis Corp. have announced that they have completed the previously announced arrangement, pursuant to which HEXO has acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of 48North by way of a court-approved plan of arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act.