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Deschedule Cannabis, Don’t Reschedule It

Canna Law Blog

On October 6, 2022, President Joe Biden announced a retroactive pardon for simple possession of marijuana. He also announced that the federal government will review marijuana’s federal scheduling. His announcement suggests that the federal government may reschedule cannabis or even deschedule cannabis. Rescheduling cannabis is a bad idea, as I explain below.

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Poll: Most Americans Support Forgiveness for Past Marijuana Crimes, Oppose Cannabis’ Schedule I Status

NORML

"In order to rectify the state/federal conflict that currently exists over marijuana policy, and in order to best maintain the market controls that a majority of states have enacted to promote public health, prevent the distribution of marijuana to minors, ensure safe business practices, and improve public safety, cannabis must be descheduled — not rescheduled — from the Controlled Substances Act.".

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Meet amanita muscaria, the legal mind-altering mushroom for sale in Florida (and online)

Leafly

Available in capsules, gummies and other forms, the mind-altering mushroom boasts a fascinating history tied to the traditions of Christmas. The post Meet amanita muscaria, the legal mind-altering mushroom for sale in Florida (and online) appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Gift Ideas For Your Stoner Friend This Holiday Season

Veriheal

Whenever fall rolls around, I start thinking about winter and planning what presents I want to buy for my friends and family for the holidays. It’s OK if you just shuddered at the thought of holidays coming up…but you still have a few months to plan. If you’re someone who is a habitual last-minute shopper, then this post is for you! Are you looking for the perfect gift for your stoner friend?

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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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Farmgate program in BC aims to support rural and Indigenous cannabis growers

Leafly

British Columbia is launching a farmgate program, which allows cannabis cultivators to sell their products directly on site. Farm road trip, anyone? The post Farmgate program in BC aims to support rural and Indigenous cannabis growers appeared first on Leafly.

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California expands effort to curb illicit marijuana market

Leafly

"Our goal is complete eradication of the illegal market," says California's attorney general. The post California expands effort to curb illicit marijuana market appeared first on Leafly.

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Alert: DCC to roll out Metrc improvements, including trainings, and increased functionality  

Cannabis Law Report

They write In response to feedback received from licensees, local cannabis regulators, and others provided through listening sessions and site visits over the past year, DCC has been working with Metrc on a slate of improvements to the California Cannabis Track (CCTT) system. These improvements will save licensees time when entering data into the system, […].

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Meet Jacquelyn McTighe, one of Leafly’s Budtenders of the Year

Leafly

At Leafly, we love budtenders and appreciate all they do for the cannabis industry. Get to know our 2022 Budtenders of the Year. The post Meet Jacquelyn McTighe, one of Leafly’s Budtenders of the Year appeared first on Leafly.

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UK: No.10 Says It Doesn’t Support Home Secretary, Braverman’s, Desire To Re-Schedule Cannabis To A Class A Drug

Cannabis Law Report

The Guardian reports this morning Downing Street has distanced itself from reports that Suella Braverman wished to reclassify marijuana as a class A drug amid sniping from parliamentary colleagues that the home secretary was failing to fall into line with government policies. The prime minister’s spokesperson said on Monday that there were “no plans” to change the […].

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Take a dip in the Canna River

Leafly

Canna River offers straightforward hemp products that reliably provide relief & relaxation for an affordable price. No gimmicks, just the hemp cannabinoids you need. . The post Take a dip in the Canna River appeared first on Leafly.

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California Expands Employee Protections: A Dozen New Employment Laws Impacting Employers

Cannabis Law Report

California’s Legislature recently ended another busy session, sending a slew of new employee-friendly bills to Governor Gavin Newsom, who was not stingy with his pen. As a result, many California employees will wake up on January 1, 2023, with novel and enhanced rights related to pay data, protected marijuana use, and bereavement leave, among others.

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Rare Cannabinoid Company launches new delta-9 THC+CBC mood gummies

Leafly

New mood-boosting gummies from Rare Cannabinoid Company contain 5mg delta-9 THC+CBC in high levels. Learn about how the formula works. The post Rare Cannabinoid Company launches new delta-9 THC+CBC mood gummies appeared first on Leafly.

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Video: CA Election 2022: Measure A — Cannabis business tax

Cannabis Law Report

Oct 11, 2022 Measure A would allow the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to impose a tax on cannabis businesses operating in the unincorporated area.

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Is CRISPR gene editing the future of cannabis?

Alchimia

Although propagation by cuttings or clones is an old and effective practice for generating crops, it is not the standard within the agricultural industry. Instead, farmers use stable seeds that grow predictably and uniformly. Many growers are interested in developing similar seeds for hemp and medical cannabis; however, the process may require the use of a technology known as CRISPR/Cas9.

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Suella Braverman is considering changing cannabis to a Class A Drug

Cannabis Law Report

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Rescheduling Cannabis in the United States

Cannabis Life Network

Last week, US President Joe Biden asked his attorney general to look at rescheduling cannabis. Right now, authorities refer to it as a “Schedule I drug.” But what does that mean? And what would it mean if the government rescheduled or de-scheduled cannabis altogether? Rescheduling Cannabis in the United States It began in 1970 with the passage of the Controlled Substances Act.

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How federal drug reclassification could impact Oklahoma’s marijuana industry

Cannabis Law Report