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Rhode Island: 30+ Towns to Decide on Marijuana Sales Measures This November

NORML

"Marijuana sales are already taking place in every town in Rhode Island. The question before voters this November is whether they want these transactions to take place in a safe, above-ground environment or if they want to keep these markets unregulated and underground.". The post Rhode Island: 30+ Towns to Decide on Marijuana Sales Measures This November appeared first on NORML.

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Recent study points to cannabis’ role in fighting COVID-19

Leafly

Can weed really help your body beat COVID? Or are researchers just blowing smoke? Here’s what we know. The post Recent study points to cannabis’ role in fighting COVID-19 appeared first on Leafly.

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North Dakota: Marijuana Legalization Measure Approved for the Ballot

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North Dakota Secretary of State Al Jaeger announced today that a measure to legalize the… The post North Dakota: Marijuana Legalization Measure Approved for the Ballot appeared first on NORML.

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NPR: Lawyers for basketball star Brittney Griner appeal her Russian prison sentence

Cannabis Law Report

NPR report. Lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner on Monday filed an appeal against her nine-year Russian prison sentence for drug possession, Russian news agencies reported Monday. Griner, a center for the Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was convicted on Aug. 4. She was arrested in February at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport after vape canisters containing cannabis oil were found in her luggage.

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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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UNM Study Praises Cannabis as Potential Treatment for Fatigue

Veriheal

Cannabis, a plant wrongly accused of causing laziness and tiredness in consumers, could actually offer fatigue-fighting benefits. This is according to a group of researchers from the University of New Mexico (UNM) , who recently teamed up with the creators of the Releaf App to investigate the true link between cannabis use and energy levels. In their recently published study, titled “The Effects of Consuming Cannabis Flower for Treatment of Fatigue,” the UNM researchers proved that t

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Exotic cannabis battle royale spotlights the hottest pot in LA

Leafly

Top honors goes to Kush Mints x Zkittlez, and Rainbow Belts. The post Exotic cannabis battle royale spotlights the hottest pot in LA appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannahealth Submits Lawsuit To …State Division of Buyer Safety and its Social Fairness Council That Oversees The Rollout of Connecticut’s Recreational Market

Cannabis Law Report

CannaHealth , a professional medical hashish certification organization in New Haven, submitted a lawsuit final 7 days versus the state Division of Buyer Safety and its Social Fairness Council that oversees the rollout of Connecticut’s legalized grownup-use leisure hashish market. The organization features disadvantaged communities education about medical cannabis and authorized entry through plan evaluations.

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Leafly Buzz: 13 top cannabis strains of August

Leafly

Gunnpowwder, Pavé, and Fig Farm’s Doppelganger makes waves. The post Leafly Buzz: 13 top cannabis strains of August appeared first on Leafly.

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New York CAURD: License Application Scoring and Selection – Part 2

Canna Law Blog

We recently examined the Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) scoring criteria for eligible Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (“ CAURD ”) applicants. Provided certain minimum requirements are met, the top scoring applicants who rank a given region as their first preference will be selected for a provisional license in that region– up to the number of allocated licenses in that region.

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Curaleaf pulls thousands of New York products over misleading THC labels

Leafly

Here’s why patients feel deceived, and why the company wants state to change testing standards from 'wet weight' to 'dry weight.'. The post Curaleaf pulls thousands of New York products over misleading THC labels appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML: North Dakota: Marijuana Legalization Measure Approved for the Ballot

Cannabis Law Report

North Dakota Secretary of State Al Jaeger announced today that a measure to legalize the private possession and retail sale of marijuana has met the requirements to appear on the November ballot. New Approach ND, the campaign organizers behind the effort, announced in July that they had turned in 25,762 signatures to the Secretary of State’s office – roughly 10,000 signatures more than the number of signatures necessary.

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North Dakota will vote on cannabis legalization in November

Leafly

The announcement follows a rapid-fire campaign led by New Approach North Dakota. The post North Dakota will vote on cannabis legalization in November appeared first on Leafly.

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Towns can get reimbursement for opting into Maine’s recreational cannabis market

Cannabis Law Report

Maine Biz website reports. The state has introduced a new program to compensate Maine cities and towns for costs they incur when opting to permit recreational, adult-use cannabis businesses. The Office of Cannabis Policy last week announced the launch of an online portal Maine municipalities can use to obtain reimbursement for up to $20,000 of those costs.

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Top 5 Reasons Why People Are Buying CBD Products

Otherside Farms

CBD products have become very popular in recent years. The use of CBD has been increasing among people across the world. There are many reasons why people are buying CBD products. The main reason why people are buying CBD products is that they want to get rid of their pain and other ailments. These products also help them with their sleep problems, inflammation, anxiety, depression, and insomnia.

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Thai Health Minister To Meet With Malaysian Health Minister, Khairy Jamaluddin’, To Discuss Cannabis Legalization

Cannabis Law Report

A very interesting report in the Bangkok Post. Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says he is looking forward to a visit from his Malaysian counterpart who he says has expressed an interest in studying the Thai model for legalising cannabis… for medical use. After meeting the country’s Thai ambassador, HE Dato Jojie Samuel, Mr Anutin said they had discussed details of Malaysian Public Health Minister, Khairy Jamaluddin’s forthcoming trip to attend the Asia-Pacific Econom

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Cannabinoids: Everything You Should Know

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Cannabis is nothing new. However, with the ongoing debate about the benefits and drawbacks of cannabinoids and other cannabis compounds , it can seem as if cannabis is an emerging trend. The reality, of course, is that cannabis has been widely used for more than 5000 years, often for its medicinal properties. The plant has been rooted in American society since before the country’s beginning, as it was introduced by Native culture.

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4Front Ventures Reports Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results

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Q2 2022 Systemwide Pro Forma Revenue of $34.5 million, an increase of 6% from Q1 2022 Q2 2022 Adjusted EBITDA of $9.2 million, an increase of 2% from Q1 2022. Conference call to be held today, August 15, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. ET. PHOENIX, Ariz., August 15, 2022 – 4Front Ventures Corp. (CSE: FFNT) (OTCQX: FFNTF) (“4Front” or the “Company”), a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator and retailer, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 (“Q2 2022”).

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Answer of the Day for Aug 16, 2022

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The delta-8-THC series continues… Have any US states banned delta-8-THC? Yes…14 US states have banned either delta-8-THC or ALL federally-unregulated forms of THC. (Delta-9-THC and delta-8-THC are not the only forms of THC; for example, delta-10-THC also exists.) Of note, some of the recreational legal US states, such as Colorado and New York have banned delta-8-THC.

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Karma Koala Podcast Episode 90 – Monday 15 August: “High Notes” With Hannah King, “What The Hemp” With Susan Burns + Warren Harasz CEO of Cannaspire & Weedsies Founder Henry Calix

Cannabis Law Report

KARMA KOALA EPISODE 90: MONDAY AUGUST 15 2022. SEAN’S INTRO. We start with a quick hope you get better soon to two of our regular contributors Amy and Sheri who are just recovering from a bout of covid. Dr Koala says get lots of rest! HEATHER’S SONG CHOICE: GOLDEN YEARS BY DAVID BOWIE. INTERVIEW 1. HIGH NOTES WITH HANNAH KING. Song: Halley’s Comet by Phish.

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Addressing the Ramifications of Federal Legalization for the U.S. Cannabis Industry

Cannabis Law Report

AUTHOR. Christian Foote. +1 415.984.8552. cfoote@clarkhill.com. The cannabis industry rang in 2021 with high hopes of federal legalization, leading to a massive run-up in cannabis equity values. Eighteen months later, however, proposals for federal legalization continue to stagnate and the industry remains beset with the unfair tax burdens, transactions costs and regulatory nightmares created by prohibition.