Leafly
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Even in states that have legalized some form of weed, there remains a stigma on allowing individuals to grow a couple of plants for themselves. Learn about what's stopping them and the harsh penalties they impose. The post Why do states allow legal weed but not homegrowing? appeared first on Leafly.
The Blunt Truth
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Two senators asked the Justice Department to reschedule marijuana. Supporters of adult-use legalization in Oklahoma began the petition process. A supporter of adult-use legalization in Ohio went the legislative route. We have an update on Mississippi.
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Leafly
OCTOBER 14, 2021
The city's South Side offers private dining clubs, pop-ups, and chef-hosted dinners with infused delights. The post Where to find the best cannabis-infused food on Chicago’s South Side appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Life Network
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Cannabigerol, known as CBG, is a minor cannabinoid that became popular after companies worked around new FDA regulations placed on cannabis producers. Even as a common name, CBG had yet to undergo the same tests and clinical trials as CBD to ensure high doses are safe. That has since begun to change, especially with a […]. The post CBG is safe, gets green light for clinical trials and therapy appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.
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.
Leafly
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Budtending is a great way to get into the cannabis industry, but what's the best way to become a budtender? The post How to make a budtending career a reality appeared first on Leafly.
Medical Cannabis Brief brings together the best content for patients and advocates from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Leafly
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Budtenders are a wealth of product knowledge—what’s hot, what’s not, and what they keep in their stash box. The post Looking for hot new cannabis products? Ask a budtender! appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Here’s the introduction to the piece. Authorities in Southern Oregon & the High Plains in California might argue differently ! MM write. State-level marijuana legalization has left the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) with far fewer samples of seized illicit cannabis to analyze, a study led by a top marijuana investigator for the federal government says.
Veriheal
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Based on the latest statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), commercial drivers love cannabis. In fact, cannabis shows up more than any other illicit substance in the drug tests of commercial drivers, who hold commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs). While the laws surrounding cannabis are starting to catch up to the people’s will, many CDL holders still face prohibition-era issues when it comes to obtaining and keep
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Wu-Tang’s RZA, 9thPrince Launch 24k Gold Rolling Papers, Perfect For Your Fancy Joints. Wu-Tang Clan ‘s RZA and 9thPrince are expanding their footprint in the cannabis space through a partnership with shine Papers. The shine x Wu-Tang rolling paper pack features 24-karat gold king-size rolling papers offered in a three-pack configuration.
Canna Law Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Our cannabis business lawyers frequently receive emails from blog readers asking them where they can be found on social media. Today, we’ll respond to those emails and to let all of our readers know about the full extent of our social media presence. If you can’t get enough of Canna Law Blog, you can find more of us in the following places: .
The Cannigma
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Medical: legal Recreational: illegal. Recreational marijuana is illegal in Sweden, where strict, even “ repressive ” drug policies belie the country’s progressive image. Sweden legalized medical marijuana in 2012 but the program is highly restrictive and the Scandinavian country has yet to legalize recreational marijuana. In addition, Sweden has some of the strictest policies regarding CBD.
Cannabis Life Network
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Calgary is one of the only provinces left in Canada that does not allow smoking cannabis in public. Just next door, Edmonton allows smoking of cannabis, recreational or medicinal, anywhere cigarette smoking is permitted. So why is smoking cannabis treated so differently than smoking cigarettes? When it comes to smoking cannabis, far more negative attitudes […].
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 14, 2021
For too long, our country's federal cannabis policy has disproportionately harmed people of color—preventing many from voting, pursuing an education & building intergenerational wealth. @SenBooker & I are calling on the DOJ to decriminalize cannabis. [link]. — Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) October 12, 2021.
TheAnswerPage
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Is chronic marijuana use associated with higher or lower fasting insulin levels? The results of epidemiological studies in marijuana users indicate that chronic regular use of marijuana impacts fasting insulin levels, weight, prevalence of type 2 diabetes, and much more – for example, the findings of some epidemiologic studies show that chronic marijuana use is associated with a lower prevalence of obesity and Type 2 diabetes, 12% lower fasting insulin, lower insulin resistance, and lower
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 14, 2021
First up Illinois where the takeaway is. Illinois reached $1.1B in total cannabis sales so far this year, and is only a little more than $400K away from surpassing Michigan as the third highest market for cannabis sales in the US. Illinois has the second highest Vapor Pen share (+26.2%) compared to other US markets that we track in Headset Insights, and the second lowest share for Flower at 42.7%.
The Cannigma
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal. In the world history of cannabis, few countries appear as prominently as India. Cannabis use is mentioned in religious texts stretching back thousands of years, and it has a time-honored place in traditional Indian medicine and religious practice. Despite that rich and storied history, cannabis remains illegal in India, though the country does allow certain preparations of cannabis (such as the traditional beverage bhang ) and individual states are allowed
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 14, 2021
These are the 87 Zip Codes where applicants for 26 social equity retail marijuana licenses must have recently resided. The rules say a person must have had a physical address in one of the ZIP codes and lived at it for at least three of the past five years. While the state has about 500 codes, many are for post office boxes only. “The methodology to identify communities disproportionately impacted by the enforcement of previous Arizona marijuana laws included a thorough review and analysi
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Leafie reports. In the wake of Priti Patel’s latest initiative to save the nation from the scourge of drugs by making the possession and supply of nitrous oxide illegal, a recent YouGov poll has found that 60% of Britons believe criminalising drugs to be an ineffective way to stop people consuming illegal substances. In answer to the question, “How effective or ineffective do you think making use of a drug illegal is in preventing people from taking it?
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Ganjapreneur report. The Marin County, California District Attorney’s Office on Tuesday dropped or reduced 604 cannabis charges in the county prior to 2017 as allowed under the state’s cannabis legalization law. The District Attorney’s Office worked with Code for America on identifying eligible cases. Marin County DA Lori Frugoli said that her office “and community partners want to ensure that those who have an eligible conviction are aware that their case may have been reduced or dismissed.”.
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 14, 2021
On October 13, 2021, the Board of Commissioners approved Order No. 186-21, Declaring a Local State of Emergency Within Jackson County Relating to Unlawful Cannabis Activities and Other Matters Related Thereto. THE ORDER. 2021_10_13_OrderNo_186_21_WEB. THE LETTER. 2021_10_13_GovBrownKotekCourtney_CannabisEmergencyDeclaration_Signed.
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Fort Lauderdale, FLA – Oct. 12, 2021 — Cresco Labs , a vertically integrated multistate operator and the number one U.S. wholesaler of branded cannabis products, today announced the conversion of One Plant dispensary to its Sunnyside national retail brand, following approval from the Florida Department of Health’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU).
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Company’s Core Operational Compliance Solutions Help Cannabis Operators in the. Emerging Medical Marijuana Market Stay Compliant. (DENVER) October 14, 2021 – Simplifya (“Simplifya” or “the Company”), the leading regulatory and operational compliance advanced technologies and software platform serving the cannabis ecosystem, announced that its suite of essential compliance solutions for cannabis businesses is now available in West Virginia, expanding the reach of the company’s footprint to 23 sta
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 14, 2021
First-of-Its-Kind Offering Delivers Lowest Available Commercial Real Estate Lending Rates to Owners and Operators with Cannabis-Use Properties. Newport Beach, CA (October 14, 2021) — Pelorus Equity Group (“Pelorus” or “Company”), the leading provider of value-add bridge commercial real estate loans for cannabis businesses and owners with cannabis-related real estate, and its Pelorus Fund, a privately held mortgage real estate investment trust (“mREIT”) with cannabis use and cannabis-rel
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 14, 2021
The Denver Post reports. County says postponement will last no longer than 60 days. Broomfield has suspended a lottery it was scheduled to hold this month to award three retail marijuana licenses after the county received “considerable feedback” about who was applying and whether they were playing by the rules. The pause, which the county announced last week, came after Terrapin Care Station sued Broomfield and a number of competing applicants , claiming that several contenders among the 26 who
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 14, 2021
MJ Biz. Canopy Growth has struck a deal to buy leading U.S. edibles maker Wana Brands for $297.5 million in the latest wager by a large Canadian producer that the United States will eventually legalize marijuana. Smiths Falls, Ontario-based Canopy said the proposed acquisition is conditioned on “federal permissibility of THC in the U.S.”. Read full report.
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 14, 2021
With D1 Capital Partners leading the round, Dutchie furthers its mission to create safe and easy access to cannabis and provide solutions that streamline dispensary operations. BEND, Ore. , Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Dutchie — the technology platform powering cannabis commerce — today announced the completion of a $350 million financing round — the company’s Series D.
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 14, 2021
CHICAGO–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Cresco Labs (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 execution of a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the outstanding equity interests in Laurel Harvest Labs, LLC (“Laurel Harvest”), a Pennsylvania Clinical Registrant, for a closing consideration equal to US$80 million (the “Transaction”).
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Be warned Australia ! MJ Biz report. Canadian spending on medical cannabis fell to a five-year low in the first half of 2021, according to new data from Statistics Canada, as recreational marijuana reached record sales and more patients arranged to grow their own plants. Patients in Canada spent 242 million Canadian dollars ($197 million) on medical cannabis in the first half of this year, down from CA$294 million in the second half of 2020 and 23% lower than the record CA$316 million spent in t
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 14, 2021
By Brett Mulligan. On September 30, 2021, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) held its first rules advisory committee (RAC) meeting to discuss delta-8-THC and other artificially derived cannabinoids. The RAC is comprised of OLCC policy makers, cannabis industry advocates, and one member of the Oregon State Police. This RAC was created following passage of HB 3000, which tasked the OLCC with creating rules to regulate artificially derived cannabinoids that were previously outside the
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 14, 2021
AeroPay, the cannabis industry’s leading digital payments provider, and Jane Technologies, Inc. (“Jane”), the cannabis industry’s leading e-commerce provider that created the first and largest online cannabis marketplace, have announced an integration partnership to enable online payments via AeroPay for the 2,100+ dispensaries and 300+ brands leveraging Jane’s solutions across 36 U.S. state markets.
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