Fri.Apr 08, 2022

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Poll: Majority of Americans Support Legalizing Marijuana, Expunging Past Convictions, and Allowing Banks to Work with Cannabis Businesses

NORML

"Each of the major pieces of marijuana policy reform legislation currently pending before Congress enjoy majority support from the American people. It is political malpractice for lawmakers, and those in the Senate especially, to continue to let these efforts languish at a time when most voters and when the majority of states have already rejected the failed policies of criminal prohibition.".

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Weed seeds may be legal to ship across the US, DEA says

Leafly

Cali bud could end up on the East Coast easier than you think, according to a new official determination from the DEA. The post Weed seeds may be legal to ship across the US, DEA says appeared first on Leafly.

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State Policy Update 4/8/2022

NORML

This week’s update highlights important legalization advancement in Maryland, medical cannabis advancement in South Carolina, and additional important movements in Delaware, Illinois and other states. The post State Policy Update 4/8/2022 appeared first on NORML.

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How to grow weed in your home garden—with tips for every province

Leafly

Are you planting cannabis alongside your tomatoes this year? We have tips to make your garden (home) grow. The post How to grow weed in your home garden—with tips for every province appeared first on Leafly.

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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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New York’s New Cannabis Tax Deductions

Canna Law Blog

New York snuck a pretty significant tax break for cannabis businesses into its 2022 budget. The Revenue Bill included a state tax deduction for cannabis related business expenses that are currently disallowed by § 280E of the federal tax code. We have seen this strategy in other “canna friendly” states and it’s a welcome development.

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Cannabis Cafes in British Columbia

Cannabis Life Network

Cannabis cafes in British Columbia? Vancouver has had cannabis cafes for a while. And Canada’s West Coast is no stranger to cannabis-centric concerts and festivals. But will that soon all be legal? The provincial government would like the public’s input. The government has launched a public consultation as they consider legalizing “cannabis consumption spaces.

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Leafly’s favorite weed gear for 420 

Leafly

Check out our favorite weed devices, hardware, and accessories of the past year, to help you celebrate 420. The post Leafly’s favorite weed gear for 420 appeared first on Leafly.

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What’s New in Marijuana Charges That You Need to Know

Cannabis Life Network

We’ve done it — weed is finally legal! Or is it? As legalization is spreading across the globe, current marijuana charges are now under review, making cannabis consumers hopeful for real change. Long are the days when you would get arrested for smoking a joint. But depending on where you live, you could get a […]. The post What’s New in Marijuana Charges That You Need to Know appeared first on Cannabis News, Lifestyle - Headlines, Videos & Cooking.

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DEA Admits Seeds “are generally uncontrolled and legal, regardless of how much THC might end up being produced in buds if those seeds were cultivated.”

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment reports. Marijuana might be federally prohibited, but the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has effectively acknowledged that the plant’s seeds are generally uncontrolled and legal, regardless of how much THC might end up being produced in buds if those seeds were cultivated. DEA recently carried out a review of federal statute and implementing regulations in response to an inquiry from attorney Shane Pennington regarding the legality of cannabis seeds, tissue culture and “o

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Qualifying for a Medical Cannabis Card in Massachusetts

Canna Care Docs

If you’re a Massachusetts resident, you’re fortunate enough to live in a state that has legalized both medical and recreational cannabis. For those who have certain medical conditions, access to cannabis can be beneficial for alleviating their symptoms. It’s normal to assume there will be hurdles in the application process – but we promise it’s easy!

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Hemp, Inc. Releases Premium Hemp Pre-Rolls Infused with Hemp Terpenes

Cannabis Law Report

April 07, 2022 13:29 ET | Source: Hemp, Inc. Las Vegas, NV, April 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — Hemp, Inc. (OTC PINK: HEMP), one of the leading innovators in the CBD/CBG market, presents its third new powerhouse product from its highly potent CBD/CBG portfolio: Premium Hemp Pre-Rolls infused with bold, aromatic Hemp Terpenes.

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Answer of the Day for Apr 9, 2022

TheAnswerPage

Federal law classifies marijuana as a Schedule One Controlled Substance. In other words, according to the federal government, the use of marijuana for any reason is illegal. Considering that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is required to follow all federal laws, can VA providers discuss medical marijuana with their patients? Although VA health care providers may NOT recommend marijuana or assist Veterans to obtain it, “VA providers can and do discuss marijuana use with Veterans as

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Polish high court rules against health officials, clearing hemp flowers as food

Cannabis Law Report

Poland’s highest administrative court has ruled against the country’s main public health agency and affirmed the legality of unprocessed products made from the hemp plant’s flowers and leaves. In doing so, the Supreme Administrative Court ruled that Poland’s Chief Sanitary Inspectorate (GIS) wrongly ordered off the market capsules filled with ground-up hemp plant tops introduced by hemp company Kombinat Konopny in 2019.

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Chicago’s Amnesty Boxes, Beal Univ.’s New Cannabis Degree Programs, & House of Reps. Passes the MORE Act

Veriheal

Travelers are indifferent to Chicago’s amnesty boxes, Beal University introduces cannabis-focused degree programs, and the U.S. House of Reps. passes the MORE Act. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. Chicago’s Amnesty Box Problem. The roll out of Chicago’s new airport amnesty boxes has not gone according plan. The boxes made their debut in 2020 with the intention of giving travelers a place to dispose of their pot before hopping on a plane.

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MAPS Is 36 Years Old – Doblin Provides Precis Timeline of the Organization

Cannabis Law Report

On April 8, 1986—36 years ago today—the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) was founded by Rick Doblin, Ph.D., as a non-profit organization to fulfill the need to broaden psychedelic research, therapy, and develop legal options for psychedelic medicine. At 36, MAPS is now older than I was when I started MAPS at age 32. Personally, it’s been a blessing to see so much progress and so much healing in my own lifetime.

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U.S. Hemp Roundtable Board Meets With U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell And Other Leading Members Of Congress During D.C. Fly-In

Cannabis Law Report

U.S. HEMP ROUNDTABLE BOARD MEETS WITH U.S. SENATE MINORITY LEADER MITCH MCCONNELL AND OTHER LEADING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS DURING D.C. FLY-IN. The Nation ’ s Hemp Advocacy Organization Coordinated A Full-Day Of Meetings On Capitol Hill To Advocate For FDA regulation Of CBD, SAFE Banking, And The Hemp Advancement Act . Washington D.C. — On Wednesday, April 6th the Board of Directors of the U.S.

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