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DEA Assisting “to the Maximum Extent Possible” in the Federal Law Enforcement Response to Nationwide Protests — NORML Responds

NORML

If you haven’t read our statement on the murder of George Floyd and the intersections of marijuana criminalization and racial justice, please take a moment to do so here. As first reported by Buzzfeed News , the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is expanding its law enforcement powers so that it can better assist “to the maximum extent possible in the federal law enforcement response” to the wave of ongoing, nationwide protests that have followed the killing of Geor

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Travel legend Rick Steves: Prohibition is racist, smoking marijuana is a civil liberty

Leafly

He’s been saying it for 20 years, long before it was cool. The post Travel legend Rick Steves: Prohibition is racist, smoking marijuana is a civil liberty appeared first on Leafly.

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Pennsylvania CBD User Entitled to Unemployment Benefits

The Blunt Truth

On May 11, 2020, a Pennsylvania court upheld the state Unemployment Compensation Board of Review’s order granting a CBD (cannabidiol) user unemployment benefits after being terminated for testing positive for marijuana ( Washington Health System v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review ). The decision highlights that employers must tread carefully before taking action against applicants or employees using medical marijuana or CBD products to treat various ailments.

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Top 5 Tips To Find The Best Quality Marijuana Online

Cannabis Life Network

When shopping for marijuana online, it’s hard to know the quality of cannabis you’ll be receiving. When you’re in a dispensary, you can ask the budtender questions, you can see the product and you can smell it. But that’s not possible online. That’s why we’ve listed the top 5 tips that will help you find […].

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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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Buzzfeed & NORML Report On DEA’s Snatch To Increase Agency’s Powers During Protests

Cannabis Law Report

Summed up it appears the agency is trying to widen its enforcement remit during an emergency to gain themselves further powers. Justin Strekal NORML Political … Read More.

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Trinidad Colorado Cannabis Tax Revenues Supporting Town’s Other Small Businesses. Could Be A South Park Episode Pitch!

Cannabis Law Report

A great piece in Westword about Trinidad CO’s cannabis retail sector, 25 dispensaries for a population of only 12,500 odd, has generated a large enough … Read More.

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How to Get a New Mexico Medical Marijuana Card Online

Leafwell

How to Get a New Mexico Medical Marijuana Card in 2020. Getting a New Mexico Medical Marijuana Card Online Leafwell Who Can Apply for an NM MMJ ID Card? What Does an MMJ Card Permit in New Mexico? How Do I Apply for a New Mexico Medical Cannabis Identification Card? What Does my Online Medical Marijuana Evaluation with Leafwell Include? How Much Does it Cost for an NM MMJ Card and Medical Cannabis Certification?

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MJ Biz: Cannabis retailer Harborside appeals 280E tax ruling, but will it prove fruitful?

Cannabis Law Report

Oakland, California-based marijuana retailer Harborside is returning to court again to argue that Section 280E of the federal tax code is unconstitutional – and this … Read More.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) regulates five classes of drugs. What are they? The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) regulates five classes of drugs, including narcotics, depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens and anabolic steroids. All controlled substances have abuse potential or they are immediate precursors to substances that have abuse potential.

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Newsom’s Proposed Budget Sees Cannabis Post Covid Decline After Initial Lockdown Spike

Cannabis Law Report

California’s legal marijuana industry faces a year of declining sales as a result of the pandemic-induced recession despite an initial spike in consumer demand after … Read More.

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10 Things to Know About Travelling Abroad and CBD Vape

The Joint Blog

In 2020, it’s so easy to get CBD oil. Since it’s pretty much legalized in all states, you can buy it on almost every corner. Whether it’s for recreational or medical purposes, more and more people are turning to CBD oil for relief. While you’re free to use in the country, what happens if you want to travel with your CBD vape? Here are ten things you should know if you plan on traveling abroad with CBD oil by your side. 1.

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Mile High Labs is Proud Supplier to New CarryOn™ CBD-infused Beverages

Cannabis Law Report

BROOMFIELD, Colorado , June 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Mile High Labs , the world’s leading processor of hemp-derived cannabinoids, is pleased to officially announce its … Read More.

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Rolling Papers: The Ultimate Guide

The Herb Collective

There are a lot of ways to enjoy marijuana, but none is so classic as the joint. The doobie. The marijuana cigarette. The pre-roll, if you’re able to buy them in a dispensary. If you’re new to smoking marijuana, you might want to try a joint before venturing off into the world of pieces and vapes and bongs. But rolling a joint requires rolling papers.

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American CBD Giant PureKana Announces Release of Long-Awaited AM/PM CBD Capsules

Cannabis Law Report

NEW YORK , June 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — USA CBD brand PureKana, one of the global leaders in hemp-based CBD products, has announced the release … Read More.

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Understanding the U.S. CBD Consumer Q&A with Giadha A. DeCarcer, Founder and CEO of New Frontier Data

The Joint Blog

At the Joint Blog, our readers have a strong curiosity about the U.S. CBD market, especially when it comes to consumer insights. So we reached out to Giadha A. DeCarcer, founder and CEO of New Frontier Data, to get her take on the U.S. CBD market. Though CBD seems to be everywhere these days, how many Americans use CBD and how does that compare to the rest of the world?

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Israel: Police minister backs eased enforcement against cannabis users

Cannabis Law Report

The Times of Israel reports. Responding to petition seeking annulment of laws barring recreational use and possession, Amir Ohana says he’ll seek to ‘minimize harm’ … Read More.