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NORML Remembers Mikel Weisser

NORML

NORML offers its condolences to the family and friends of Mikel Weisser. Longtime political activist Mikel Weisser, who served as State Director of the Arizona NORML , passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack. He was 61 years old. Mikel became Arizona NORML’s State Director in 2015. He was passionate in his reform advocacy endeavors, stating that “his main devotion is, and has been, advancing the work of Arizona NORML.” He was especially proud of the

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Netflix’s ‘Have a Good Trip’ takes a wild psychedelic ride

Leafly

Buy the ticket, enjoy the journey: Become one with the universe, or turn it into 'an opera of your nightmares.'. The post Netflix’s ‘Have a Good Trip’ takes a wild psychedelic ride appeared first on Leafly.

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Which Virtual Music Festivals will you tune into this summer?ne Into This Summer

Cannabis Life Network

As the world adjusts to the new reality under self-quarantine, numerous artists and record labels are taking their talents online to share some musical joy during these hard times. We’ve compiled a list of 7 virtual music festivals 2020 you should tune into this summer. Music festival- Boiler Room (Daily) Starting off our list of […]. The post Which Virtual Music Festivals will you tune into this summer?

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Australian Medical Cannabis Educator Responds To Media Article, “Australian study finds vehicle crashes are a common factor in cannabis deaths”

Cannabis Law Report

The Sydney Morning Herald, April 30th published an article entitled. Australian study finds vehicle crashes are a common factor in cannabis deaths In which the … Read More.

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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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The Ultimate Stoner’s Guide to Seattle [TRAVEL GUIDE]

Cannabis Life Network

We love Pike Place Market, The Gum Wall and The Fremont Troll when in Seattle, but we want to let you in on the ultimate travel list. Here is our Stoner’s Guide to Seattle. Uncle Ike’s- Ideal pot shop in Seattle for stoner’s Seattle’s Favourite Pot Shop. Make sure to stop by here before you […]. The post The Ultimate Stoner’s Guide to Seattle [TRAVEL GUIDE] appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Sleep Survey Suggests Cannabis Edibles Especially Helpful for Insomnia; 91% of Respondents Said Edibles Improved Sleep

MedicalJane

Despite the fact that most states have legalized cannabis for medical use and the implications for health benefits are mounting, the federal government still has not legalized cannabis. It continues to enforce restrictive policies and regulations on research into the health benefits or harms of cannabis products that are available to consumers across the nation.

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Canada’s NewLeaf Brands names ex-Ebbu director as new chief science officer

Cannabis Law Report

NewLeaf Brands Appoints Former Director of Genetic Research of Ebbu, Lead Director of Genetic Research of Canopy Growth & Recent Co-founder of Mydecine Group, Rob … Read More.

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Epilepsy, Cannabis And The Newest Research

The Fresh Toast

Epilepsy, Cannabis And The Newest Research. In a new study, researchers found that an autoantibody, which works against the body, seems to be responsible for causing epilepsy in some patients. . The post Epilepsy, Cannabis And The Newest Research appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Podcast: Keegan Peterson: Cannabis Industry HR and Payroll Solutions

Cannabis Law Report

THE PRICE – Free THE DATE – Already Presented – Interview THE RATING – THE BLURB – Keegan recently joined our podcast host TG Branfalt … Read More.

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program

MedicalJane

The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced in March that in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, it is taking steps to assist those who require access to medical marijuana. Under Gov. Tom Wolf’s order, dispensaries and other businesses operating in Pennsylvania’s medical cannabis industry are deemed to be essential, life-sustaining entities that need to remain open to support the Commonwealth’s growing patient-base.

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Virtual Listen and Learn Forum: Draft Conceptual Rules Regarding Voluntary Licensee Consultation and Education Program Rules

Cannabis Law Report

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) is hosting a Listen and Learn forum about draft conceptual rules regarding the voluntary marijuana licensee consultation … Read More.

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BREAKING: California Cannabis Agencies Announce License Fee Deferral

Canna Law Blog

On May 14, 2020, the three California cannabis agencies, the Bureau of Cannabis Control, Department of Food and Agriculture CalCannabis Division, and Department of Public Health’s Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch announced that licensed cannabis businesses with “licenses expiring between now through June 30, 2020 may request 60-day deferrals of their license fee payments.” The announcement notes that the fee deferral program is a form of COVID-19 relief, and even notes that

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EU judgement says “France’s blanket ban on the marketing of all hemp-derived CBD products contradicts EU law on the free movement of goods”

Cannabis Law Report

The opinion, if followed by the top EU court, would set a binding precedent and have a significant impact on the CBD industry in Europe, … Read More.

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Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency Furloughs Likely to Cost State Money

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

As Michigan, like every other state, has grappled with enormous budget pressures as a result of restrictions needed to battle the scourge of the COVID-19 pandemic, one rare bright spot has been increasing tax revenues from the sale of cannabis products. April sales data from Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) shows roughly $34 million in medical marijuana sales, and a record $28 million in adult-use sales.

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India – Opinion Piece: The Madras Courier Founded 1785 Says, “Cannabis Cultivation Can Boost Indian Agriculture”

Cannabis Law Report

Why shouldn’t India start cultivating medical cannabis and hemp for export says this op-ed? We fully concur. Here’s part of what Tejaswy Nandury says in … Read More.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

Some producers of cannabinoid products will provide a certificate of analysis (CoA) from an independent certified testing laboratory. What information is typically displayed on a CoA? CoAs typically indicate the amount and concentration of major cannabinoids and terpenes present, and data regarding the presence of microbial/ fungal contaminants, levels of heavy metals, and presence and concentration of pesticide and solvent residues.

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Cannabis Law Report - Untitled Article

Cannabis Law Report

THE PRICE – THE DATE – Tuesday, June 2, at 1 p.m. ET THE RATING – THE BLURB – Solventless Extraction Explained Understand every aspect … Read More.

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Marijuana Edibles: Everything You Need to Know

CannaMD

Florida’s medical marijuana community may soon have access to edible forms of cannabis. After more than three years of delays, a finalized version of the Medical Cannabis Edibles rules was posted to the Florida Administrative Code , with an effective administrative date of March 16, 2020. CannaMD has contacted Florida’s leading medical marijuana treatment centers (MMTCs) , who say they’re now just waiting on the Department of Health to issue rules regarding packaging and other

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COVID-19 delays mandatory pesticide testing for Washington state recreational cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz reports on the slowdown of getting testing up and running in Washington State The coronavirus pandemic has scuttled government efforts in Washington state … Read More.

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The World Trade Organization and Cannabis

Canna Law Blog

Last year, we helped a client take a hard look at an issue related to cannabis and the World Trade Organization (WTO). It was a fascinating project and WTO lawyers took preliminary interest in the issue. We were told that cannabis had not come before the WTO in any formal or informal context to that point, whether for market access or other issues. Moreover, there were no WTO working groups related to cannabis, no real reports, no recommendations and no “disciplines.

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California Cannabis Licensing Authorities Offer 60-Day License Fee Deferrals

Cannabis Law Report

The three state cannabis licensing authorities announced 14 May that businesses with state commercial cannabis licenses expiring between now through June 30, 2020 may request … Read More.

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Answers to Common Cannabis/Hemp Sex Questions

Medicinal Genomics

Cannabis and hemp are dioecious plants, meaning they either male or female. If your goal is to grow cannabis or hemp for cannabinoids, terpenoids, and flavanoids, then you only want to grow female plants. . How do male cannabis/hemp plants ruin a grow? . Male hemp and cannabis plants produce pollen, which fertilizes female plants and causes them to produce seeds.

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Collective Growth Corp. Lists on the Nasdaq Fully Funded

Cannabis Law Report

Just days after Collective Growth Corp. had publicly announced its filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission March 2, chairman and CEO Bruce Linton … Read More.

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Cannabis 101 Certification for Medical Professionals: How to Help Your Patients

CannaTech

I am a pharmacist. When I studied pharmaceutical science at Sydney University 24 years ago we were not taught about the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). We were not taught that the ECS was discovered in 1992 by Lumir Hanus at the Hebrew University or that the Endocannabinoid System is the largest receptor system in the body and is responsible for cellular communications.

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You Who Choose to Lead Must Follow Musings on Global Cannabis Policy

Cannabis Law Report

Should there be a uniform cannabis policy that trickles down to governments around the world? If there was, which organization would craft that policy and … Read More.

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Cannabis 101 Certification for Medical Professionals: How to Help Your Patients

CannaTech

I am a pharmacist. When I studied pharmaceutical science at Sydney University 24 years ago we were not taught about the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). We were not taught that the ECS was discovered in 1992 by Lumir Hanus at the Hebrew University or that the Endocannabinoid System is the largest receptor system in the body and is responsible for cellular communications.

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England’s medical cannabis market shows little growth as of early 2020 says article

Cannabis Law Report

Why anybody would be surprised by this is beyond us. Covid or no Covid the UK government would have dragged their heels on this. MJ … Read More.

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Managing Risk in Uncertain Times: Strategies for Hemp Businesses

Cannabis Law Report

THE PRICE – Free THE DATE – Thursday, May 21 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT THE RATING – THE BLURB – As a … Read More.

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Israel’s Economy Minister has approved a plan allowing medical cannabis companies to export their products; the new rules will take effect in 30 days.

Cannabis Law Report

Ganjapreneur reports Israel Economy Minister Eli Cohen has approved the export of medical cannabis products, with the new rules taking effect in 30 days, according … Read More.