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The Roll-up #206: High snacks in the smokers lounge

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What's your go-to when the munchies kick in? We asked our listeners and got some interesting answers. The post The Roll-up #206: High snacks in the smokers lounge appeared first on Leafly.

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NY: Hochul Says She Will Move Into Gear On Cannabis

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The NY Post writes. Hochul on Wednesday promised to clear the logjam. “Nominating and confirming individuals with diverse experiences and subject matter expertise, who are representative of communities from across the state, to the Cannabis Control Board is a priority for Gov. Hochul,” the new governor’s spokesman, Jordan Bennett, told The Post. “We look forward to working with the legislature to keep this process moving forward,” the Hochul rep said.

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What seniors need to know before getting a medical marijuana card

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The percentage of Americans over 65 who had reported using cannabis in the past year had increased tenfold between 2006 to 2018, from 0.4% to 4.2%, according to a study published in February, 2020. Even the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) now supports the use of medical marijuana in states where it is legal and officially calls for more research on the medicinal use of cannabinoids. ?

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Hemp Grower Article: Smokable Hemp Laws All Over the Map

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Here’s the introduction to their piece. The hemp market has suffered commercial setbacks since 2019, but one area of hemp that thrived in that time—and continues to do so—is smokable hemp. According to data compiled by industry data and intelligence firm Hemp Benchmarks , it is the only hemp category tracked by the company that experienced price increases on a year-over-year basis in 2020.

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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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Canadian Cannabis: A Love Story, or International Rights and Legalization

Cannabis Life Network

International rights form the foundation for modern nation-states. Insofar as states are considered civilized, they adhere to human rights more, not less. Decriminalization continues to make marks on the international stage. Since 2001, cannabis has been legal for medicinal use by Canadians. Also, since October 17, 2018, cannabis has been legal in Canada, which remains […].

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California cannabis growers face big threats. The potential damages go beyond the plant. – Cannabis Business Executive

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California cannabis growers face big threats. The potential damages go beyond the plant. – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post California cannabis growers face big threats. The potential damages go beyond the plant. – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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“The Salvador Dalí of Music”: Lee Scratch Perry Dies

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He did more for cannabis and art than the entire”industry” combined. If you want the essence of what cannabis can creatively be you can go no further than the genius of Lee Scratch Perry. As Keith Richards once said – “the Salvador Dalí of music. He’s a mystery. The world is his instrument. You just have to listen.”. Read the Guardian obituary.

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Colorado to Vote on Increasing Cannabis Taxes in November

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Enough signatures were submitted by Colorado advocates to get Initiative 25 onto the ballot this November, which, if passed, would increase recreational cannabis tax percentages and fund “out-of-school learning opportunities” for children and youth. The Office of the Colorado Secretary of State announced on August 25 that Initiative 25 will proceed on to the ballot this November because a portion of the submitted signatures were verified as legitimate.

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Aberdeenshire farmers replace barley with cannabis as they launch hemp initiative

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Interesting development in Scotland. Driving through the rolling fields of Aberdeenshire, some eyes may be drawn to an unusual looking crop that’s beginning to sprout. Easily mistaken for the illegal spikey-leaved cannabis plants you’d normally see in Colombia, Aberdeenshire farmers have started a new initiative; replacing their barley crops with hemp.

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Answer of the Day for Aug 30, 2021

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Did the “Stay at Home” orders during COVID lead to a significant decrease in sales of cannabinoid-based products in Alaska, Colorado, Oregon and Washington? No. Actually, cannabis sales increased in all four states coinciding with state stay-at-home orders, and sales reached a three-year peak in all four states between May and July 2020.

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Cookies Opens In Massachusetts

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Here’s the PR. International Cannabis Brand Cookies Expands to Massachusetts in Partnership With New Día. The Partnership with One of the State’s First Economic Empowerment Applicants Represents Cookies’ Commitment to Promoting DEI in Cannabis. August 28, 2021 05:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time. WORCESTER, Mass.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–International cannabis brand Cookies today announced its long-awaited expansion to the East Coast in partnership with New Día , LLC in Worcester, Massa

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The Roll-up #206: High snacks in the smokers lounge

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What’s your go-to when the munchies kick in? We asked our listeners and got some…interesting…answers. Also: Tribal cannabis megastores. OCB is one of the world’s largest rolling paper brands. They’ve been “One With Nature,” crafted naturally since 1918, so you can be confident you’ll have a perfect session time after time. Special limited-time offer: OCB offers a full line of papers and cones in popular sizes and fibers including Organic Hemp, Bamboo and Virgin.

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Tilray Chairman and CEO, Irwin D. Simon, Sends Shareholder Letter Mapping out $4B Revenue Plan

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Reiterates Need for Stockholder Support in Advance of Special Meeting. — Stockholders Who Support the Plan Should Vote Prior to the Special Stockholders Meeting on September 10 — August 26, 2021 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time. NEW YORK & LEAMINGTON, Ontario–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Tilray, Inc. (“Tilray” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ | TSX: TLRY), a leading global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company, today sent an open letter to shareholders from Irwin D.

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Weed is Beneficial for Your Health in 5 Ways

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The Cannabis sativa L species of the plant consists of dried flowers, seeds, stems, and leaves. They are sometimes referred to as marijuana or weed. Many people use it for pleasure or as a remedy for chronic health conditions. Smoking, vaping, and eating cannabis are among the most popular ways of consuming it. Nevertheless, some wonder if ingesting cannabis-containing products is as safe as smoking or vaping.

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Kratom Activists Send Tens Of Thousands Of Comments Telling FDA To Oppose Possible International Ban

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Marijuana Moment reports. Kratom advocates have rallied tens of thousands of people to submit comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that will help inform the U.S. position on how the substance should be classified under international law. In October, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Expert Committee on Drug Dependence will discuss whether to recommend that kratom be globally scheduled.

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Avicanna Completes First Commercial Export of Aureus Branded Full Spectrum Psychoactive CBD Cannabis Extracts to Brazil

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This initial export to Brazil marks Avicanna ’s first commercial export of psychoactive Cannabis Extracts into the emerging Brazilian medicinal cannabis market and the delivery of the initial purchase order from the previously announced three (3) year master supply agreement. This shipment also marks the 11 th country to which SMGH has exported the Aureus™ branded products, which include a range of CBD, THC and CBG extracts and feminized seeds.

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Junior Corporate Counsel – Cannabis

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EsquireConnect. New York, NY 10018. Up to $140,000 a year. Full Job Description. Junior Corporate Counsel – Cannabis. EsquireConnect, Inc. has partnered with a high profile multi-state operator cannabis firm seeking a Junior Corporate Attorney with 4+ years of experience. This position is open to candidates in Chicago, Boston, NYC, and NJ. Ideal candidates must have Big Law firm experience, corporate, transactional, and/or M&A experience.

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Paper: Professor Robert A. Mikos Vanderbilt Law School – Interstate Commerce in Cannabis

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Here’s the Paper. SSRN-id3796262.

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NJ Takes Steps To Regulate Environmental Impacts Of Cannabis

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Published to the Mondaq Platform. by Matthew Karmel. Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti. While entrepreneurs and investors rush to set up cannabis businesses throughout the Garden State, how will New Jersey regulate the environmental impacts of the industry? As we discussed in our previous post — NJ Cannabis Industry to Focus on Environmental Considerations — most people fail to recognize the environmental impact of cannabis.

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