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One Year Ago Today, New Jersey Ended Mass Arrests for Cannabis Possession

NORML

It took a decade of legislative politics and nearly three million voters changing the New Jersey state constitution to end cannabis prohibition in the Garden State. The post One Year Ago Today, New Jersey Ended Mass Arrests for Cannabis Possession appeared first on NORML.

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Top Five key Takeaways from the 2021 State of the States Report

Americans for Safe Access

25 years have passed since the first medical cannabis laws came into effect in California, and this year marks the 20th anniversary of ASA’s role in the fight for safe access. Although conditions have improved for patients significantly in the past two decades, our 2021 State of the State report clearly shows that even after 25 years, states are falling short on providing safe, legal, and affordable access to ALL patients.

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Marijuana Leads to a Decrease in Opioid Use Among Patients With Chronic Back Pain

CannaMD

A new peer-reviewed study that was recently published in the Cureus medical journal found that marijuana use leads to a reduction in opioid prescriptions for patients with chronic back pain. Read more about the study – and why marijuana reduces opioid use – below! CHRONIC BACK PAIN: OPIOIDS VS. CANNABIS Researchers in Philadelphia studied a […].

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An Australian Study Reinforces That Cannabis Breathalyzers Are Poor Indicators of Intoxication

Veriheal

Cannabis breathalyzers were introduced as a means of identifying whether persons are under the influence of cannabis — particularly when operating a motor vehicle. Despite the wide availability of cannabis breathalyzers, detecting whether a person has recently consumed cannabis, and is still under the influence of it, is not as simple as detecting blood alcohol concentration.

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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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INCBA comments on ABA’s proposed comments to Model Rule 1.0, 1.1, and 1.2 regarding client due diligence and international compliance with the Financial Action Task Force’s recommendations

Cannabis Law Report

INCBA Comments on ABA Model Rule Regarding Representation in the Cannabis Industry. They Write. Submitted Tuesday, February 15, 2022. The ABA sought comments on proposed comments to Model Rule 1.0, 1.1, and 1.2 regarding client due diligence and international compliance with the Financial Action Task Force’s recommendations on the legal professions and its obligations to proactively address money laundering concerns.

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South Dakota: Police Arresting Customers Of Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Cannabis Dispensary

Cannabis Law Report

As reported. Fargo, ND, USA / The Mighty 790 KFGO | KFGO. Feb 20, 2022 | 8:45 AM. PIERRE, S.D. – An American Indian tribe in South Dakota said police are arresting people who buy medical marijuana at the tribe’s dispensary. The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe operates the only medical marijuana dispensary in the state. Tribal officials say more than 100 people who have been issued tribal medical marijuana identification cards have been arrested since the store opened in July.

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Ask Dr. Codi: Do cannabis edibles cause eye twitching?

The Cannigma

Getting the right answers in your cannabis journey can be tricky. But with The Cannigma’s Ask the Expert, you can find questions from readers like you, answered by a real cannabis pharmacist. Question: Hi I just want to ask a question, do cannabis edibles cause eye twitching and if yes how do I make it stop? Answer: Thanks for your question. To try to answer your question most directly — yes cannabis could be contributing to your eye twitching problems.

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Michigan Legislature Addresses Native American Tribes in New Marijuana Legislation

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

On February 15, 2022, the Michigan House Committee on Regulatory Reform considered HB 5706. The Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (“MRTMA”) does not address how Michigan’s Native American tribes participate in Michigan’s adult-use marijuana industry. HB 5706 creates a pathway for state-licensed and tribally licensed establishments to purchase from and sell to one another.

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Cannabis NFTs

Canna Law Blog

Every cannabis company has been asking lately how they can start making money from cannabis NFTs (non-fungible tokens). Many of these companies know that NFTs are part of the greater Web3 movement that feels somewhat familiar, especially to marijuana companies. Web3 is in large measure a counterculture movement that pushes back against large institutions that control our data, financial, and other valuable resources.

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The Michigan Decriminalization of Psilocybin Mushrooms and Other Plants and Fungi Initiative Has Been Approved For Circulation As A Ballot Initiative

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

This month, the Michigan Board of Canvassers approved a ballot initiative that asks the people of Michigan to decriminalize certain psychedelic plants and fungi. Titled the “Michigan Decriminalization of Psilocybin Mushrooms and Other Plants and Fungi Initiative,” (the “Initiative”) the proposal seeks to have Michigan join the ranks of states that have opened up their laws to allow for the use of naturally occurring psychedelics, sometimes called entheogens, and also proposes some interesting ch

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The Freedom Convoy Protest: A Definite Account from the Cannabis Perspective

Cannabis Life Network

In the early days of January 2022, everyone knew the Omicron variant wasn’t that deadly. The original strain had a 99% survival rate for people under 60. Despite the fear-mongering in the media, the data coming out of South Africa was pretty clear. The coronavirus wants to survive and evolve and it can’t do that […]. The post The Freedom Convoy Protest: A Definite Account from the Cannabis Perspective appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks

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Opinion: Why I Think Higher Taxes on Cannabis Could Bolster Illegal Sales

Cannabis Law Report

DALE SKY JONES writes in Rolling Stone. Raising taxes is the opposite of what we as cannabis advocates are working hard to accomplish, which is to lower barriers in the industry. Raising taxes in an already over-taxed market could bolster the incentives to stay illicit and pay no taxes or fees. The higher cannabis taxes rise, the harder it could be for legitimate businesses to compete with unregulated growers and sellers.

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How Long Does It Take For an Edible to Kick In?

The Joint Blog

On the days when we feel most stressed, anxious, or really in the mood for it, an excellent puff would do the trick. Cannabis is medically proven to relieve stress. That’s why its public demand increased and more creative ways of including it in our lifestyle—one of which is edibles. Edibles are marijuana-based food products that are usually in the form of brownies, gummies, and drinks.

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Wells Fargo Analyst Says Trucker Shortage Due to Cannabis Prohibition

Cannabis Law Report

OK what’s this all about? Ganjapreneur Report. The Chief Equity Strategist for Wells Fargo suggested recently that the U.S. supply chain issues and a trucker labor shortage are due to drug testing policies under the ongoing federal prohibition of cannabis. A top Wells Fargo analyst suggested that federally mandated drug testing for cannabis is contributing to the worker shortage and rising prices in the trucking industry, according to a Marijuana Moment.

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Answer of the Day for Feb 23, 2022

TheAnswerPage

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects 1 out 66 children in Canada and 1 out 54 children in the US. Do cannabinoid-based medicines improve the behavioral disturbances associated with ASD? According to a scoping review of the scientific literature, “early reports regarding medicinal cannabis in paediatric ASD symptom management are presented as positive; the evidence, however, is limited to very few retrospective cohort and observational studies…Of the four observational studies, the

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Hawaii Senate Committee Approves Psilocybin Task Force Bill

Cannabis Law Report

A Hawaii legislative committee has unanimously approved a bill that proposes the establishment of a working group to study the therapeutic benefits of psilocybin for mental health treatment, and which would develop a plan for safe access and therapeutic administration of this psychoactive compound. In the Senate Health Committee meeting on Friday, the committee of bipartisan lawmakers reserved its decision by a 5-0 vote.

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Feb 16: Maps Gets $US500K From Atai

Cannabis Law Report

That should keep them in the pockets of Thiel & Angermeyer. … Forbes reports. A longstanding non-profit organization championing psychedelic research has accepted a sizable donation from a for-profit biopharmaceutical company listed on the Nasdaq. The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, better known as MAPS, announced today that it has accepted a US$500,000 donation from atai Impact , the philanthropic arm of Berlin-based atai Life Sciences (NASDAQ: ATAI).

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24 Feb: Oregon Cannabis Association – In Person Event – Rule Making In Reality

Cannabis Law Report

The OCA is hosting an event on February 24th in the Library Room @ Revolution Hall. . Join us to discuss how the recent OLCC rule changes have impacted different companies and license types. Every year rule making offers the industry an opportunity to pivot. Learn from other companies how they pivoted and the impacts on their bottom lines. . 6pm-8pm.

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Canna Cabana Launches Cannabis Delivery on Demand

Cannabis Law Report

High Tide Inc. (“ High Tide ” or the “ Company “) (Nasdaq: HITI ) (TSXV: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA), a leading retail-focused cannabis company with bricks-and-mortar as well as global e-commerce assets, announced today that it has launched cannabis Delivery on Demand in select Canna Cabana retail locations across Canada. Under the new program, customers will be guaranteed delivery of all online orders from participating stores within two hours of their order being placed, or any hourly slot chosen by t

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MASSACHUSETTS CANNABIS BRAND FERNWAY INCLUDED IN BDSA’S TOP 5 CANNABIS BRANDS IN NATION TO WATCH IN 2022

Cannabis Law Report

BDSA , the leading provider of market research for the cannabis industry, has named Fernway as one of the top 5 cannabis brands in the nation to watch in 2022. The Northampton -based cannabis brand attained the #1 spot in Massachusetts market share for the vape cartridge category as of November 2021. Fernway’s award-winning Red Headed Stranger vape cartridge.

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MediaJel Capital Brings New Funding Platform to Cannabis Marketers

Cannabis Law Report

MediaJel , the leading digital marketing and programmatic software platform for cannabis and other regulated brands, today announced the launch of MediaJel Capital, a unique online funding source dedicated to helping regulated marketers access and utilize essential funds to build brand awareness, acquire new customers, and grow their businesses. Via a 3-step application, review, and selection process – securely executed online – MediaJel Capital offers funding solutions designed to help cannabis

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INCBA: Risk & Regulatory Intervention In The UK Cannabis Sector

Cannabis Law Report

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Frost Brown Todd: In a League of Its Own: The Business of Cannabis & Sports – Free Webinar

Cannabis Law Report

BONG SCORE. We apply our entirely subjective bong score to each event. 1 Don’t Bother Unless You Need A Well Deserved Sleep. 2 You Might Learn Something But We Hope You Didn’t Pay For It. 3 This is really something, interesting presenters, well worth the money, and i actually will learn something. Blurb. In a League of Its Own: The Business of Cannabis & Sports | Free Webinar.

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Oregon: OLCC says it has significantly reduced the backlog of violation cases against cannabis licensees and “appears” to have shifted to a softer enforcement stance.

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz reports. Oregon’s cannabis regulatory agency said it has s ignificantly reduced the backlog of violation cases against marijuana licensees and appears to have shifted to a softer enforcement stance. nr021722-Feb-Commission-MJ. The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) was facing a backlog of nearly 500 cases for alleged violations committed by licensed cannabis companies, according to a news release.

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Video – Feb 19: Dr. Christian Greer at Religion and Psychedelics Forum – Psychedelic Churches In The US

Cannabis Law Report

Join Dr. Christian Greer at Chacruna’s Religion and Psychedelics Forum as he shares his research on the discreet psychedelic churches, possibly numbering in their hundreds, emerging from the 60s hippy movement.

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Colombia President Signs Off On Medical Cannabis Legislation

Cannabis Law Report

Then24 reports. The president of Colombia, Ivan Duque announced this Sunday the approval of one new legislation which will regulate medical cannabis use on food, beverages and textiles and will authorize export of the dried cannabis flower. The government issued resolution 227 of 2022 with which regulates the decree approved last year in connection with the licenses, quotas and authorizations for safe and informed access to the cannabis use and of the cannabis Plant, their de

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Clark Hill – Webinars: March 3, 2022 History of Receiverships and Cannabis / March 17, 2022 Deep Dive – Receivers Responsibilities & Regulatory the Landscape / March 31, 2022 Bridging the Gap Between Receiverships as an Alternative and Workout Solutions

Cannabis Law Report

BONG SCORE. We apply our entirely subjective bong score to each event. 1 Don’t Bother Unless You Need A Well Deserved Sleep. 2 You Might Learn Something But We Hope You Didn’t Pay For It. 3 This is really something, interesting presenters, well worth the money, and i actually will learn something. BLURB. The Power of Receiverships in the Cannabis Industry.

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Australian Hempcrete Hollows Hoped To Help Urban Wildlife

Cannabis Law Report

It’s wonderful to have something positive to report and from Australia too. Hemp Gazette reports. Low-tech meets high-tech – a device incorporating hemp is being trialed in Australia in the hope it will support urban wildlife with more suitable homes. According to University of Melbourne researchers, more than thirty percent of threatened species live in urban areas – but many lack suitable shelter.

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Little Green Pharma Seals Italian Medical Cannabis Deal

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp Gazette report. An Italian tender won by Australia’s Little Green Pharma (ASX:LGP) is by no means huge, but it’s another feather in the cap for the Western Australian medical cannabis company. LGP announced last Friday it had been awarded an Italian government tender for medicinal cannabis flower from its Danish facility. Acquired last year, the Denmark facility boasts a 21,500 m2 cultivation and 4,000 m2 GMP manufacturing area capable of producing more than 20 tonnes of medicinal cannabis

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Jushi Holdings Inc. Announces a Series of Cannabis Brands and Product Launches in Massachusetts

Cannabis Law Report

New Suite of Flower Brands, Concentrates and Edibles to Help Meet the Commonwealth’s Growing Demands. BOCA RATON, Fla., February 22, 2022 — Jushi Holdings Inc. (“Jushi” or the “Company”) ( CSE: JUSH ) ( OTCQX: JUSHF ), a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator, announced a series of upcoming launches of branded cannabis products in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, beginning with the debut of its flower brands, The Bank and Sèchè.

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