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Cannabis Inhalers May Become The Next Asthma Medication & Cancer Pain Reliever

The Fresh Toast

Cannabis Inhalers May Become The Next Asthma Medication & Cancer Pain Reliever To meet and fulfill the demands of people who need immediate relief but cannot or choose not to combust cannabis, Israeli scientists have created cannabis inhalers. The post Cannabis Inhalers May Become The Next Asthma Medication & Cancer Pain Reliever appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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LARA/MDARD Issue Clarifications on CBD (Cannabidiol) and Industrial Hemp for Michigan

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

In a joint effort, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) through the Bureau of Marihuana Regulations (BMR) and the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDARD) issued a joint advisory in their attempt to clarify CBD (cannabidiol) and industrial hemp for Michigan.

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Remembering Nevil Schoenmakers, Founder of the First Cannabis Seed Bank

Leafly

Nevil Schoenmakers is celebrated for creating the world's first cannabis seed bank and creating legendary hybrids. The post Remembering Nevil Schoenmakers, Founder of the First Cannabis Seed Bank appeared first on Leafly.

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Consultancy, SIVA say they have “exclusively” been awarded the federal contract to oversee and direct the rescheduling of cannabis at the federal level

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the press release in full. Everybody will want to know who SIVA are and their CEO Avis Bulbulyan. We’ve provided some information at the end of the press release. This is just our initial search around and we will flesh out something in more detail as the week progresses. We’d love to know to whom he has been talking in order to make an announcement like this.

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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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These Investors Are Looking for Women-Led Cannabis Companies

Leafly

By adding organic-culture superstar Maria Rodale, Treehouse Global Ventures expands its mainstream cannabis clout. Meet the women funding the next cannabiz breakouts. The post These Investors Are Looking for Women-Led Cannabis Companies appeared first on Leafly.

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Oklahoma’s Green Rush Is Even Wilder Than You Imagine

Leafly

Licenses mania. Dispensaries next to dispensaries. In Oklahoma's Wild West, even the cops and holy rollers are jumping into the industry. The post Oklahoma’s Green Rush Is Even Wilder Than You Imagine appeared first on Leafly.

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Temperatures for Vaporising Cannabis

Alchimia

Cannabis vaporisers and temperature control. The increase in use of vaporisers that we’ve seen in recent years is in response to a growing demand on the part of the consuming public, not only the medicinal users , but also a growing number of recreational consumers who more and more are concerned for their health and who want to find alternatives to the traditional combustion of flowers or cannabis extractions.

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Los Angeles to Erase 50,000 Criminal Cannabis Convictions

Leafly

Los Angeles-area prosecutors are joining other district attorneys to use technology to wipe out or reduce as many as 50,000 past criminal cannabis convictions. The post Los Angeles to Erase 50,000 Criminal Cannabis Convictions appeared first on Leafly.

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Introducing: PretzelDoctor

PrestoDoctor

A New “Rise” in telemedicine. Today, PrestoDoctor is excited to announce its latest venture and passion — a new brand, PretzelDoctor. As a company we are thankful and inspired to utilize our experience in the cannabis telemedicine field and apply it to a new consumer need. After four years of assistance to the medical cannabis industry, CEO Kyle Powers noted, “its been a swirl of twists and turns, but we’re ready to take our greatest creation out of the oven.” The n

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Star Signs + Strains: April 2019 Horoscopes

Leafly

The theme for April is “Back to the Future.” We are being asked to slow down and spring clean so we can enter the second half of the year with greater power. The post Star Signs + Strains: April 2019 Horoscopes appeared first on Leafly.

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‘Pardon truck’ rolls across Canada, calling for cannabis crime expungement Social Sharing

MedicalMarijuana.ca

‘We’re really trying to help all those people move forward with their life,’ advocate says. Parked on a busy corner is what looks like a food truck. Instead of selling poutine or perogies, the people inside are trying to sell the idea of the complete expungement of criminal records for people convicted of cannabis possession. The federal government recently announced its plan earlier this month to waive the fee and 10-year waiting period required for a pardon for Canadians who

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Wake ‘n’ Bake Better Edibles With the Bong Appétit Cookbook

Leafly

Ready to level up your edible game? The cannabis cookbook 'Bong Appétit' offers a user-friendly guide to help you graduate beyond boring box-brownie infusions. The post Wake ‘n’ Bake Better Edibles With the Bong Appétit Cookbook appeared first on Leafly.

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Less than Half of Ontario Dispensaries Open on April 1st

WeedAdvisor

In an unfortunate turn of events, less than half of the dispensaries in Ontario opened on April 1 st , as planned, according to CTV News. Product shortages forced the current administration to limit the initial licenses to 25, with businesses chosen via lottery. The move garnered criticism, while others defended it as a necessary measure to keep hundreds of businesses from opening with bare shelves.

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What Are You Smoking Episode 75: Ellementa CEO Aliza Sherman

Leafly

Ellementa CEO Aliza Sherman joins the show to share her thoughts on how cannabis brands need to up their game when it comes to marketing to and educating female consumers. The post What Are You Smoking Episode 75: Ellementa CEO Aliza Sherman appeared first on Leafly.

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Canada’s National Budget. Borden Ladner Gervais – Overall Budget Report Includes Some Comments On Cannabis Sales & Excise Tax Measures

Cannabis Law Report

Sales and Excise Tax Measures. NewClasses of Cannabis Products: Edibles, Extracts, and Topicals. Edible cannabis, cannabis extracts and cannabis topicals will soon be legalized for recreational sale. Cannabis excise duties are currently calculated either as a flat-rate tax, calculated based on a cannabis product’s weight/quantity at the time of packaging, or by an ad valorem rate, calculated based on the cannabis product’s sale price, whichever is greater.

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Meet the First Person in Line for Toronto’s First Legal Cannabis Store

Leafly

They camped out overnight. The post Meet the First Person in Line for Toronto’s First Legal Cannabis Store appeared first on Leafly.

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Tory Party Deputy Chairman’s Cuz Will Be Trying To Import Medical Cannabis From Sierra Leone

Cannabis Law Report

The Mail reports… He has described smoking marijuana as a ‘waste of money’. So Tory Party Deputy Chairman James Cleverly could be forgiven for having doubts about his cousin’s new business venture – importing cannabis to Britain. Chris Cleverly is executive chairman of little-known London -based agriculture firm Block Commodities, which on Wednesday became one of the few British companies to obtain a licence to grow the controversial plant.

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Announcing the 2019 NORML Conference & Lobby Day

NORML

We have never been at a more critical time in the nationwide movement to end federal marijuana prohibition. This September, we invite you to join NORML members from across America to learn effective strategies, hear the latest scientific and political advancements, and meet in person with influential members of Congress. With over 65% percent of the American public in support of marijuana legalization, and three-quarters of voters supporting states’ rights to enact their own marijuana poli

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Article: Thai Govt To Monetize Medical Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Selling dried cannabis to pharmaceutical companies as well as Cannabidiol (CBD) and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) extracts as soon as it is licensed, is the intention of Thailand’s tobacco authority among new measures to turn a profit on its dwindling cigarette business. The Tobacco Authority of Thailand, or TOAT, is one of two governmental entities that has looked to capitalize on the sale of cannabinoids as soon as it received approval from the Food and Drug Administration, or FDA.

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Survey: 1 in 4 in Washington get high at work

Cannabis Chronicles

It’s probably not a good idea — and it can’t be great for productivity — but that’s not stopping a lot of Washingtonians from doing it. I’m talking about getting high at work. One in four marijuana users who are employed admit to doing this within the past year, according to a new survey of cannabis consumers in Washington, Oregon and Colorado, three states where recreational weed is legal.

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Get ready for a historic 420 Vancouver 2019!

Cannabis Life Network

Apr. 20 is less than three weeks away, and the 420 Vancouver team is already working hard behind the scenes to bring you one of the biggest 420 gatherings you have ever seen. Despite what you may have heard in the media, 420 Vancouver isn’t going anywhere- it’s still happening at Sunset Beach, its home […]. The post Get ready for a historic 420 Vancouver 2019!

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Fruit Pectin and Certo – Can you Pass a Drug Test with Certo

Otherside Farms

Detoxification of the urinary system is one of the most critical stages in detoxifying the body. That is why we thought to present you today an effective method for the detoxification of the urinary system. Take a look at the next lines and find out what to do to detox and pass the drug test. You can also see more about the fruit pectin and Certo, and whether you can find out more about Fruit Pectin and Certo.

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CBD Oil for Dogs and Other Pets

WeedAdvisor

CBD Oil for dogs, cats and other pets is a natural development of the cannabidiol (CBD) craze. Initially introduced into the market by supplement companies in the U.S., this non-intoxicating substance became available in various forms. As anecdotal evidence began piling up, some companies decided that CBD’s reported effects on epilepsy (which has been heavily proven), anxiety, insomnia, pain and inflammation – among others – could work on dogs, cats and other pets.

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Are Recent Medicinal Cannabis Flower Exports out of Jamaica Legal?

Cannabis Law Report

Authored By: Nadia Howe. © Nadia Howe. Minister of Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Audley Shaw, recently lauded Cannabis company, Jacana, for making a multi-million-dollar investment in the cannabis industry as the first local entity to export cannabis flowers from Jamaica. It was further reported by New Cannabis Ventures on February 28 th , 2019 that Jacana has completed the first-ever international export of Jamaican medicinal cannabis flower, securing multiple inter

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The Ethnobotanical Approach to Cannabis-Derived Therapeutics

CannaTech

Who is Eybna? Eybna Technologies is an Israel-based therapeutic cannabis research company utilizing an ethnobotanical approach to developing terpene-based formulas for medical applications. Cannabis is a highly complex plant; each strain possesses a unique chemotypic profile, and secondary metabolites, including terpenes, contribute to the overall effects of cannabis.

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Time For Colorado To Move Into Next Stage of Legislation

Cannabis Law Report

Business ownership: House Bill 1090 would relax Colorado’s limited ownership and investment restrictions for licensed marijuana businesses by allowing publicly traded corporations and equity funds — including large investors based in Canada — to invest. The state currently allows up to 15 out-of-state owners and allows only private investment. The bill passed the House 54-11 on Friday and now heads to the Senate.

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New York Governor Cuomo Leaves Marijuana Legalization Out of State Budget

NORML

By: Jason Klimek, Esq., Legal Advisor to Roc NORML, and Mary Kruger, Start SMART NY Coalition Member and Executive Director of Roc NORML. Sixty-five percent of New York residents support the legalization of cannabis. Democrats control the Governor’s office as well as majorities in both the Assembly and the Senate for the first time in a decade.

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Understanding the Patchwork of Regulatory Schemes of the Sale and Use of Hemp-Derived Products

Garvey Schubert Barer - Cannabis Business

On December 20, 2018, President Trump signed into law the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (the “2018 Farm Bill”) to replace the expiring 2014 Farm Bill. The 2018 Bill, which passed with strong support in both the House and the Senate, removed hemp from the Controlled Substances Act—but does that mean that hemp is legal? While hemp is no longer a controlled substance and subject to enforcement under DEA regulations, hemp and hemp-derived products (such as CBD) are still hea

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The Marijuana Banking Act Is Going Down (To the Floor)

Canna Law Blog

After its introduction on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, the House Financial Services Committee has voted 45-15 to advance the SAFE Banking Act of 2019 to the House floor on a to-be-determined date. Currently, the Safe Banking Act has 152 cosponsors, including 12 Republicans, which is more than one-third of the entire House of Representatives. House Rules Committee Chairman James McGovern (D-MA) is hopeful that the chamber will vote on and pass the legislation within weeks.

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Understanding the Patchwork of Regulatory Schemes of the Sale and Use of Hemp-Derived Products

Garvey Schubert Barer - Cannabis Business

On December 20, 2018, President Trump signed into law the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (the “2018 Farm Bill”) to replace the expiring 2014 Farm Bill. The 2018 Bill, which passed with strong support in both the House and the Senate, removed hemp from the Controlled Substances Act—but does that mean that hemp is legal? While hemp is no longer a controlled substance and subject to enforcement under DEA regulations, hemp and hemp-derived products (such as CBD) are still hea

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