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Federal Survey Identifies Marked Decline in Youth Marijuana Use

NORML

Data provided by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) most recent National Survey on Drug Use and Health finds that marijuana use fell significantly year-over-year among those ages 12 to 17. The post Federal Survey Identifies Marked Decline in Youth Marijuana Use appeared first on NORML.

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Texas outlawed delta-8 THC, but the fight ain’t over

Leafly

State officials declared delta-8 illegal, but industry officials are pushing back in court. Stay tuned. The post Texas outlawed delta-8 THC, but the fight ain’t over appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML Remembers Bill Piper

NORML

NORML is incredibly saddened to receive the news that longtime drug policy reform advocate and ally William "Bill" Piper has passed away after a long battle with a personal illness. Bill spent much of his life fighting against our draconic Drug War policies and was pivotal in many of our movement's early successes and helped get us to where we are today.

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Cannabis deconstructed: Create your own custom blend with Rare Cannabinoid Company’s apothecary

Leafly

Rare Cannabinoid Company’s apothecary lets you to build your own blend from the base up so you can fine-tune your cannabinoid intake to meet your needs. The post Cannabis deconstructed: Create your own custom blend with Rare Cannabinoid Company’s apothecary appeared first on Leafly.

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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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The Week in Weed: October 29, 2021

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Luxembourg becomes the first place in Europe to legalize adult-use marijuana. We check in on Rhode Island and Mississippi to find out where they stand in legalizing adult-use and medical cannabis. New York’s Cannabis Control Board issued some proposed rules.

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Hemp firm launches blockchain effort to fund litigation

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp Industry Daily reports. An Indiana hemp company looking to finance a lawsuit to recover damages after its crop was destroyed in California is turning to an unusual source: blockchain investments in exchange for a cut of future legal awards. Apothio LLC is trying to restart a stalled effort to get up to $1 billion in damages from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and local authorities after they bulldozed 500 acres, a total of 17 million plants, in Kern County in 2019.

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A Survey Reveals 60% of People Would Get High With Their Grandparents

Veriheal

Would you get high with your grandparents? Cannabis edible company Azuca asked this question to 1,089 people across the United States and found that 60% of the cannabis consumers who participated would indeed toke up with Gram and Gramps. Times are changing, and while this would have been an obvious “no” from most folks not long ago, many are open to the idea of enjoying some cannabis with the g-rents.

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Cannabis Committee Responds to Senate Request, Launches Subcommittee “aimed at supporting the exchange of cannabis information and knowledge between global policymakers, regulators, scientists, and the general public.”

Cannabis Law Report

ASTM News reports. ASTM International’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) has launched a new subcommittee aimed at supporting the exchange of cannabis information and knowledge between global policymakers, regulators, scientists, and the general public. . The Benefit of Cannabis Standards: ASTM Committee D37. “With a patchwork of regulations across state, federal, and international levels, this subcommittee will be valuable to industry and government stakeholders as a means to collaborate,” notes

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What are the Best Cannabis Concentrates for Beginners?

Leafwell

Breaking into the world of cannabis concentrates can be confusing for any beginner, whether you’re a MMJ patient or just a new rec user. What are concentrates? How do they differ from traditional flower that you smoke? Do concentrates affect you differently? What are the best cannabis concentrates for beginners? We’re here to help you navigate the landscape and point you toward concentrates ideal.

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Top Misconceptions About Cannabis in Mexico, Part 3

Canna Law Blog

In this multipart series, we debunk various incorrect ideas, impressions and rumors we continue to hear about the Mexico cannabis industry and the road to legalization. Here are Part 1 and Part 2. Are you getting something wrong about cannabis in Mexico? Keep reading! Legalization is only about allowing people to grow/smoke weed. Nothing could be further from the truth!

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Recipe: Twice-Infused Pumpkin Tarts

Cannabis Life Network

Although pumpkin spice has established itself as the flavour of fall, we couldn’t pass up sharing this delicious pumpkin tart recipe. Not only will the notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves make you feel right at home, but infusing both the tart and the filling will ensure you’re getting everything out of your edible. Follow […]. The post Recipe: Twice-Infused Pumpkin Tarts appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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The Tale of Hempstory: Amsterdam’s Hemp-Dedicated Café

Sensi Seeds

Founded in 2015, Hempstory is a light, modern, welcoming café and concept store in Amsterdam’s historic heart. It showcases the most innovative hemp lifestyle items together with updated versions of traditional hemp products such as soap, textiles, and paper goods. Browse artisanal must-haves, learn more about hemp, or simply enjoy delicious teas and coffees.

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Leafwell’s Most Popular Medical Cannabis Articles of October 2021

Leafwell

Did you miss any of the educational blogs about medical cannabis and what it means to be a medical marijuana patient in the US? Here’s our round-up of the best article we published in October 2021. Click through to read each piece: What Are Cannabis Edibles? Your intro guide to cannabis edibles, and how they can be effective for medical cannabis patients.

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California’s Biggest Cannabis Delivery Service Introduces Management Services for Cannabis License Holders

Cannabis Law Report

Rooted Group, having made up nearly 25% of all cannabis delivery services in California , is now aimed at helping already existing cannabis operators with their administrative and logistical infrastructure. Effective immediately, Rooted Group is now offering services to not just cannabis companies who want to get legal, but also already licensed cannabis companies.

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Answer of the Day for Oct 29, 2021

TheAnswerPage

Should the dosing regimen of cannabinoid-based products be altered for patients with hepatic insufficiency? Cannabinoids are metabolized by the liver and excreted through the GI tract and kidney. When considering cannabinoid-based products for patients with severe liver impairment, the dosage of the cannabinoid-based products may need to be adjusted.

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Psymposia Report: MAPS Canada’s Data Breach Foreshadows Corporadelic Future

Cannabis Law Report

Psymposia report… O n Sep 23, 2021, Psymposia staff received an email from the personal email account of Mark Haden — the former Executive Director of psychedelic nonprofit MAPS Canada and current Director of Clinical Trials for Psygen Inc. The email promoted a panel hosted by Clearmind Medicine, a company for which Haden sits on the advisory board.

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Bangkok Post Report: Plans see country as a ‘hemp hub’

Cannabis Law Report

Pornchai Padmindra, president of the Thai Industrial Hemp Trade Association, said the association has made a hemp development plan for use between 2022 and 2075 as part of a plan to support agricultural products and make Thailand a key manufacturer of hemp-based products in the medical sector. “We expect hemp products will be a new source of revenue in the future and create new opportunities in the market,” he said.

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Latest Alert: Cannabis Retail Walk-Up Windows / Cannabis Retailers Giving Away Hand Sanitizer and Masks / Covering Minors in Licensed Cannabis Producers/Processors Locations / Cannabis Curbside Service /

Cannabis Law Report

Oct. 28, 2021. To: Licensed Cannabis Producers, Processors and Retailers. Fr: Liquor and Cannabis Board. Re: Certain Cannabis Allowances Extended to April 30, 2022. Due to daycare challenges, particularly in eastern Washington, and the dynamic and uncertain nature of the state’s response to COVID variants, the LCB is extending certain allowances until April 30, 2022. .

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4Front Ventures Corp. Commences Operations at One of the World’s Largest, Most Efficient Cannabis Manufacturing Facilities

Cannabis Law Report

Company Receives Business License for 170,000 Sq. Ft. Cannabis Manufacturing Facility in Commerce, California. Facility Currently Producing Nine 4Front In-House Cannabis Infused Brands and Serving Owners and Operators’ Growing Wholesale and Processing Needs in The Golden State. PHOENIX, October 28, 2021 – After being awarded its Business License (“License”) from the City of Commerce , California, 4Front Ventures Corp. ( CSE: FFNT ) ( OTCQX: FFNTF ) (“4Front” or the “Company”), a vertically integ

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Cannabusiness Growth Series

Cannabis Law Report

WEBINAR. 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 Cannabusiness Growth Series will be back on your screen Nov. 9 — register now!

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Wayne-based Valley National Bank, a subsidiary of Valley National Bancorp Launches New Digital Payment App for Cannabis Industry

Cannabis Law Report

NJB News reports. New mobile wallet app is the solution cannabis businesses have been waiting for. ON OCT 27, 2021. Wayne-based Valley National Bank, a subsidiary of Valley National Bancorp, is creating a new digital payment platform designed specifically for cannabis-related businesses. Valley Pay, Valley’s new digital payment solution, will migrate cash usage to a secure, web application, easing the burden on cannabis operators who are reliant on cash transactions today.

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New York Publishes Guidance on Adult Cannabis Use and the Workplace – 4 Key Facts for Employers

Cannabis Law Report

New York Publishes Guidance on Adult Cannabis Use and the Workplace – 4 Key Facts for Employers. Amanda Blair , Melissa (Osipoff) Camire. Fisher Phillips. New York employers have been anxiously awaiting additional information about how the legalization of recreational marijuana will impact the workplace – and they finally have some. The state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) recently published a fact sheet on cannabis and the workplace offering an overview of employers’ rights and respon

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Cannabis Coverage Alert: Oregon Court Distills the Science of Cannabis to Find Insurance for a CBD Claim

Cannabis Law Report

Although the 2018 Farm Bill carved out hemp from the federal Controlled Substances Act, few court rulings have addressed the legal distinction between federally-legal hemp and federally-illegal cannabis. A new opinion from the District of Oregon ( Bogard v. Cty. Mut. Ins. Co., No. 1:19-CV-00705-AA, 2021 WL 4269991 (D. Or. Sept. 20, 2021)) found insurance coverage for a fire arising from the preparation of CBD salve, notwithstanding the policy’s Controlled Substance exclusion.

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Obituary: NORML Remembers Bill Piper

Cannabis Law Report

NORML is incredibly saddened to receive the news that longtime drug policy reform advocate and ally William “Bill” Piper has passed away after a long battle with a personal illness. Bill spent much of his life fighting against our draconic Drug War policies and played a key role in many of our movement’s early successes that helped get us to where we are today.

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NORML 28 October: New York: Officials Move to Vacate Over 400,000 Marijuana Convictions

Cannabis Law Report

New York, NY: State officials have sealed nearly 200,000 marijuana-related criminal convictions and are in the process of expunging several hundred thousand more, according to data provided by the New York State Office of Cannabis Management. According to an update provided by the agency at its most recent meeting : “Approximately 203,000 marijuana related charges are presently being suppressed from background searches and in process to be sealed or expunged. … This will add to the approxima

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NZ Govt Backs R&D Program To Speed Up Tardy Medical Cannabis Sector

Cannabis Law Report

The NZ Herald reports. The Government is backing a research and development programme to help accelerate the establishment of New Zealand’s medicinal cannabis industry and boost export potential. The Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures fund (SFF Futures) is contributing nearly $760,000 to the $1.9 million, three-year programme led by project partner Greenlab, which aims to establish evidence-based medical cannabis cultivation practices.

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Fresno Residents & Schools Say No To Cannabis Dispensaries – City Council Agrees

Cannabis Law Report

ABC 30 reports. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The fate of several cannabis dispensaries in Fresno is now clear. The Fresno City Council Tuesday made the final decision after community complaints about locations that were approved earlier this year. Five dispensaries that received preliminary approval were on the chopping block today. The city council listened to hours of public comment and presentations.

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Investigations and Enforcement Assistant – (210009DN)

Cannabis Law Report

Job Description . Investigations and Enforcement Assistant – ( 210009DN ). Description. I. PURPOSE OF THE JOB. The Investigations and Enforcement Assistant, under the direction of the Chief of Investigations and Enforcement (CIE), provides administrative support to the CIE in a setting that requires the ability to handle a range of tasks in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

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Letter To The Canberra Times: War against drugs lost a long time ago Commissioner

Cannabis Law Report

It’s a dangerous thing, coming out and talking common sense.Dr Alex Wodak keeps plugging away. AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw is wrong to condemn the ACT drugs proposal (“ AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw slams ACT drug decriminalisation push “, canberratimes.com.au, October 27). Decades ago illicit drug use was seen as evil. Stringent drug law enforcement seemed the solution.

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Cultiva Law: 3 Hard Truths About Cash Flow in the Cannabis Industry

Cannabis Law Report

Aaron Pelley writes… It’s easy to get excited about the cannabis industry when you hear that legal cannabis sales in the U.S. grew 30 percent in 2020 to a whopping $22 billion , outpacing the $17.5 billion spent on wine. If you’re a savvy, experienced businessperson, you might mistake that kind of booming market with an opportunity to turn a quick profit.

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