Wed.Feb 12, 2020

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Two Pending Bills Could Substantially Change Washington’s Cannabis Advertising Laws

Canna Law Blog

Last month, two pieces of legislation were introduced to the legislature that could substantially alter Washington State’s advertising laws: HB 2350 and HB 2321. Each bill would tighten advertising restrictions for cannabis businesses, particularly with regard to advertising that could appeal to youth. Both bills were filed pre-session, and both already have moved into the Committee on Commerce and Gaming.

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Croatia Introduces Bill to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Use

Cannabis Law Report

Tital Croatia News reports… Croatia Marijuana Bill Goes to Public Debate Soon. In recent years, HDZ (Croatian Democratic Union) has begun to change its rigid views on marijuana. However, more and more people believe that decriminalization is not enough. One of them is Mirela Holy, SDP Green Development Council President, and one of the most prominent public figures supporting “Lex Cannabis” She revealed that the bill will be going to public debate within a week and that will be

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Will Using Marijuana Reduce My Lung Capacity?

The Fresh Toast

While smoking cannabis isn’t entirely without health risks, observable adverse effects are far milder than those associated with tobacco use. Continue reading Will Using Marijuana Reduce My Lung Capacity? at The Fresh Toast.

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Virginia: Both Chambers Pass Decriminalization Legislation

NORML

House and Senate lawmakers have passed legislation decriminalizing minor marijuana possession offenses. House Bill 972 , which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 64 to 34, reduces penalties for offenses involving the possession of up to a half ounce of marijuana to a civil violation – punishable by a maximum $25 fine, no arrest, and no criminal record.

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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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Cannabis legalization bill tabled in committee

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

A recreational cannabis legalization bill stalled in the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday, while a bill that would limit who can become a medical cannabis patient moved on. Both bills are sponsored by Sen. Jerry Ortiz y Pino, D-Albuquerque, who has pushed for legalization in various ways for a number of years. Ortiz y Pino’s legalization bill, SB 115, by far received the most debate and criticism, particularly from the committee’s chairman Sen.

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Cannabis Decriminalization Approved By Virginia Senate And House

Cannabis Law Report

The Virginia Senate approved a bill on Tuesday to decriminalize possession of marijuana. This comes one day after the House of Delegates passed similar cannabis decriminalization legislation. Writes Marijuana Moment. The Senate version, SB 2, would make possession of up to one ounce a civil penalty punishable by a $50 fine and no jail time. Current policy stipulates that possession is punishable by a maximum $500 fine and up to 30 days in jail.

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Can Cannabis Be Used To Manage Anxiety?

The Fresh Toast

When it comes to marijuana and anxiety, even when smoking a strain that contains a predominant amount of THC, the role of CBD is vital. Continue reading Can Cannabis Be Used To Manage Anxiety? at The Fresh Toast.

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Vermont Turns to Home-Grown Blockchain Company to Track Hemp With Ethereum

Cannabis Law Report

Coindesk reports… Vermont regulators will track hemp production on the ethereum mainnet in partnership with cannabis supply chain blockchain startup Trace. The five-year deal, announced Monday by Vermont’s Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM), is a production-ready solution for every level of the hemp trade, said Trace CEO Josh Decatur.

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The Supreme Cannabis Company cuts about 15% of its workforce, adopts new structure

Cannabis Life Network

TORONTO — The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. says it has cut about 15 per cent of its workforce. The Toronto-based Supreme cannabis says it slashed about one-third of its corporate positions and 13 per cent of operational ones. The move comes as the company adopts a new structure aimed to accelerate revenue growth in Canada. Supreme’s […].

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PROVISION OF TRADE SAMPLES: NEWLY AMENDED OLCC REGULATIONS

Cannabis Law Report

Amended regulations enacted by the OLCC became effective on Saturday February 1, 2020. The Commission amended 50 existing regulations covering a wide variety of matters related to both the marijuana and hemp industries. Among them was Oregon Administrative Regulation 845-025-1330, which addresses regulations specific to Provision of Trade Samples.

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Cannabis for Migraine

Ezra Parzybok

Ever Since the discovery of Cannabis, it has been utilized as a natural way to cure several conditions like pain, inflammation, etc. Different people use Cannabis in various forms, such as CBD gummies, Oil , etc. to treat migraines. Migraine attacks go beyond daily stress or headache. It can typically last up to 72 hrs if left untreated. Activities like excessive noise, light can make migraines worse.

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Canadian Cannabis Companies Have 6 Months Liquidity, Americans 14 Months Says Study

Cannabis Law Report

Marketwatch reports…… The largest Canadian marijuana companies have less than a year’s worth of cash left on average, and their U.S. counterparts aren’t faring much better, according to a new study by Ello Capital. “The entire sector is experiencing a considerable cash crunch,” a Green Growth spokeswoman wrote in an email. “Like many of our peers, we are closely monitoring capital and are working with key investors to secure additional funding.”.

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Cannabis and Mental Health: Addressing Postpartum Depression

Ezra Parzybok

Childbirth is a miracle, and motherhood is a gift like no other. But that doesn’t mean it all comes easy to a woman. Unlike common knowledge, pregnancy and childbirth is not the only critical time of motherhood. In the early days, post-childbirth women tend to feel stressful due to the distinct challenges of the new responsibilities and the fluctuating hormone levels.

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Ontario Attorney General Press Release: Ontario Launches Consultations on Expanding Cannabis Business Opportunities

Cannabis Law Report

Province Looking to Offer More Choice for Consumers and More Business Opportunities. The Ontario government is launching consultations in order to provide consumers more choice and convenience on cannabis while giving the private sector enhanced ability to compete against and combat the criminal market. “Ontario continues to take a responsible approach to cannabis retail sales across Ontario, allowing private sector businesses to build a safe and convenient retail system to combat the ille

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

Preclinical studies sometimes use supraphysiological concentrations of compounds. Could supraphysiologic doses of CBD, for example, impact study results? Yes. The observed effects of supraphysiologic doses of CBD may not be caused by a specific binding of CBD to one of its receptors, but instead may be due to unspecific binding. This unspecific binding can inactivate the receptor or transporter.

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Two Perth cannabis floats set to green ASX

Cannabis Law Report

Two Perth-based cannabis companies are set to make their debut on the ASX in the coming days, hoping to revitalise an industry that has seen better days. Perth-headquartered Emerald Clinics is listing on Wednesday after a $8 million capital raising, while shares in West Perth-based grower Little Green Pharma are set to begin trading early next week week after a $10 million initial public offering.

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Marijuana Growing Mistakes to Avoid

The Joint Blog

It seems that now there are more people than ever looking to learn how to grow marijuana from the comfort of their own home. With many states easing their laws on cannabis consumption and cannabis growing, now is as good a time as any to take up this new hobby. Even though cannabis is a particularly resilient plant, there are still some potential blunders that you need to avoid if you are to grow it successfully.

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International Cannabis Bar Association – Upcoming Webinars

Cannabis Law Report

February 20: Live Demo Webinar . How the Cannabis Law Digest Can Help Your Knowledge Management Efforts. February 20, 2020; 9am pst (noon eastern). Register Here! . In an effort to help you with the herculean task of knowledge management in the Cannabis Industry, INCBA has launched a set of webinars that highlights tools useful to lawyers in our industry.

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Decriminalization Passes with Bipartisan Vote in Virginia, New Mexico Goes for Full Legalization

Cannabis Maven

Cannabis policy reform is moving forward in both Virginia and New Mexico.

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Where Does Joe Biden Stand on Marijuana?

CannaMD

In a field of Democratic presidential hopefuls that have come out in favor of major overhauls of marijuana legislation, and in many cases full legalization, Joe Biden remains somewhat of an outlier. He has drawn criticisms for his historic stance on the issue, and for his somewhat tepid support for broad legal reforms. That said, his position does seem to be evolving over time and shifting away from his former hardline position.

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Product Review: Tree of Life Biodegradable Tray by Ooze

Cannabis Maven

Ooze now carries 3 different biodegradable rolling trays.

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Oregon Cannabis 2020: Legislative Forecast and Report

Cannabis Law Report

Last week, Oregon kicked off the 2020 legislative session. Because we are in an even-numbered year, this will be a 35-day session. In short sessions, we tend to see fewer pieces of introduced legislation. The prospects for a productive session may also be lower than usual in 2020, given that House and Senate Republicans are threatening to flee the Capitol again (just like in 2019, to stop a carbon cap-and-trade bill).

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Amended cannabis on tribal lands bill heads to the House

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

An amended version of a Senate bill that would allow agreements between the New Mexico Department of Health and Native American groups about medical cannabis was approved Wednesday by the Senate 25-16. SB 271, sponsored by Sen. Benny Shendo, D-Jemez Pueblo, received plenty of scrutiny from both Democratic and Republican members. Most of the concern over Shendo’s bill was that it could result in tribal communities selling medical cannabis to non-tribal members, causing de facto legalization in ar