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Cannabis Industry’s Public Health Problem

Cannabis Life Network

If the US government legalizes cannabis federally, they’ll face the same public health problems Canada did. Namely, busybody bureaucrats demanding to control the nuances of how you consume your cannabis. It’s like the adage about kids who become lifeguards. Some become lifeguards because they want to help protect and save lives. Others become lifeguards because they want […].

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NORML Remembers Tom McCain

NORML

With profound sadness, Peachtree NORML announced the passing of Tom McCain, the Executive Director Emeritus and long-time board member. The post NORML Remembers Tom McCain appeared first on NORML.

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Star signs and cannabis strains: August 2022 horoscopes

Leafly

August is upon us and your horoscope is here to help guide you. Check out which strains to smoke for your star sign on Leafly. The post Star signs and cannabis strains: August 2022 horoscopes appeared first on Leafly.

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What is herbalism and how does cannabis fit in? 

The Cannigma

Cannabis is often described as a “magic plant”, but it’s not the only one with seemingly magical medicinal qualities – far from it. The practice of using the healing properties of plants is called herbalism, and it’s the oldest form of medicine in the world. What is herbalism? Herbalism is the practice of applying pharmacognosy : the study of plants and other natural substances as medicine.

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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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Sweet Talk nano gummies are instant day brighteners you can take anywhere

Leafly

Sweet Talk’s colorful cannabis confections are fast-acting, temptingly tasty, and game-changing nano gummies. The post Sweet Talk nano gummies are instant day brighteners you can take anywhere appeared first on Leafly.

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Live resin is the best thing to happen to delta-8

Leafly

Family-owned Flying Monkey is one of the producers going the extra mile to give cannabinoid-rich hemp the attention & care it deserves. The post Live resin is the best thing to happen to delta-8 appeared first on Leafly.

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Delivery Coming Soon!

Peninsula Alternative Health

Peninsula Alternative Health is excited to share that we will soon be offering delivery across Maryland! 3 Major Benefits of Delivery Saves You Time and is Convenient Allows Us To Reach Community Members Without Transportation Guarantees Privacy As we’ve grown over the last few years, we’ve helped patients with all types of backgrounds receive their medicine.

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SAFE Advertising Act could bring weed ads to TV and radio

Leafly

A bill introduced this week could give radio and TV stations the freedom to advertise cannabis brands without fear of losing their FCC license. The post SAFE Advertising Act could bring weed ads to TV and radio appeared first on Leafly.

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Delivery Coming Soon!

Peninsula Alternative Health

Peninsula Alternative Health is excited to share that we will soon be offering delivery across Maryland! 3 Major Benefits of Delivery Saves You Time and is Convenient Allows Us To Reach Community Members Without Transportation Guarantees Privacy. As we’ve grown over the last few years, we’ve helped patients with all types of backgrounds receive their medicine.

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Netflix’s ‘How to change your mind’ pushes psychedelics into the mainstream

Leafly

Disclaimer: This article contains discussions on suicide, PTSD, and other health conditions. It also contains spoilers. The public perception of psychedelics is quickly changing. The state of Oregon approved the medicinal use of psilocybin—the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms—and is expected to open psychedelic clinics in 2023, the first of their kind.

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Oregon-like legalization of “magic” mushrooms is the goal of the Colorado ballot measure

Cannabis Law Report

By Dan Flynn. July 28, 2022. Colorado could decriminalize the personal use and possession of certain psychedelic plants and fungi, including “magic mushrooms,” and create a Natural Medicine Access Program, according to a voter initiative on the November ballot. Oregon, two years ago, became the first state to legalize psilocybin with the approval of Measure 109.

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Answer of the Day for Jul 29, 2022

TheAnswerPage

This is the start of the “Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA) Series.” What is the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA)? In July of 2022, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) formally filed the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA). – An act with a purpose “to decriminalize and deschedule cannabis, to provide for reinvestment in certain persons

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Looking at Legislative Proposals that Would Allow Broadcasters to Accept Marijuana Advertising

Cannabis Law Report

By David Oxenford. July 27, 2022. As more and more states revise their laws to decriminalize or legalize marijuana use (for medical and recreational purposes), and more and more cannabis businesses in those states begin operations, broadcasters have been looking to provide their advertising services to these new companies. But, as we’ve written before (see, for instance, our articles here and here ) , marijuana is still illegal under federal law, as is the use of the radio airwaves to aide

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Swiss Medical Cannabis Legislation Goes Live August 1

Cannabis Law Report

High Times reports. Starting on August 1, Switzerland’s medical cannabis law will officially launch. This news is the result of the amendment of the Swiss Narcotics Act, which the Federal Assembly (also referred to as the Swiss parliament) nearly a year-and-a-half ago. The medical cannabis ban was lifted by the Federal Council in June. As of August 1, medical cannabis patients will be allowed to get prescriptions directly from their medical practitioners, rather than requiring permission from

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Video – US Hemp Roundtable: House Agriculture Leaders Urge Congress To Regulate CBD In Upcoming Farm Bill

Cannabis Law Report

An Examination of the USDA Hemp Production Program. Testimonies During The House Agriculture Subcommittee On Biotechnology, Horticulture, And Research Addressed FDA Inaction on CBD and Intoxicating Hemp Derivatives. Washington D.C. — Today, U.S. Hemp Roundtable Vice President and CEO of Kentucky-based Ecofibre, Eric Wang, testified alongside Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture, Ryan Quarles, during a Congressional hearing regarding “ An Examination of the USDA’s Hemp Production Program.&#

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6 Things You Should Know Before Buying Your First Bag of Weed

Cannabis Law Report

Weed (or cannabis) is one of the world’s most popular recreational drugs. It has been legalized in the United States, Canada, and many other nations. The drug isn’t just used recreationally however, it’s also used for medicinal purposes. cannabis has been shown to be highly effective in the treatment of serious health conditions, from cancer to Alzheimer’s disease.

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Oregon Emerge Law Group and Calyx Law Publish “Oregon Psilocybin Services Opt-Out Tracker”

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s what they are doing. Back in November 2020 Oregonians voted to pass Measure 109, the Oregon Psilocybin Services Act. This mandated the establishment of Psilocybin Services in the state, which are set to roll out in 2023. Importantly, the Measure allows for local jurisdictions to vote to opt out of allowing psilocybin services within their borders.

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Amy Steinfeld Recognized as Top Cannabis Lawyer by Los Angeles Daily Journal

Cannabis Law Report

Firm Press Release. Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck is pleased to announce that Amy Steinfeld, managing partner of its Santa Barbara office and co-chair of Brownstein’s Cannabis & Industrial Hemp industry group, was recognized as a 2022 Top Cannabis Lawyer by the Los Angeles Daily Journal. The inaugural award recognizes California attorneys who represent cannabis industry parties before regulatory bodies and in state and federal trial and appellate proceeding.

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Vice Article Says Even Conservative Australia Has Had Enough Of Cannabis Criminalization

Cannabis Law Report

Interesting article that uses Qld’s seat of Dickson as an example of the sea-change in attitude toward cannabis use in formally conservative parts of Australia. Dickson is currently held by the leader of the opposition, arch – conservative and ex police sgt, Peter Dutton. Yet…… The survey’s results suggest a community sentiment at odds with the law and order fanfare sold to the nation in parliament. .

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Media Report: Biden Says He’s Happy To Swap Griner & Paul Whelan For Russian Arms Dealer Viktor Bout, in Prisoner Exchange

Cannabis Law Report

This, sadly, is where we are in 2022. The Biden administration has offered to swap a prolific arms dealer who conspired to kill Americans for a WNBA player who smuggled cannabis oil into Russia and a wrongfully accused former Marine, CNN reported Thursday. President Joe Biden supports freeing Viktor Bout, a notorious Russian arms dealer known as “the Merchant of Death,” in exchange for basketball player Brittney Griner and former Marine Paul Whelan.

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UK: Will The Cannabis Industry Be Allowed To Blossom? – Questions To Lawyers And Financial Professionals From Around The World

Cannabis Law Report

27 July 2022. by Ricardo Dos Santos De Almeida Vieira , Bruno Weil , Margret Knitter , Manolis Eglezos , Kenji Kuroda , Kris Scicluna , John Wolfs , Juan Blanc , Thomas H. Curran , Duncan Manville and Brandi Balanda. IR Global. In a sign that the cannabis industry is attracting investor interest far beyond just alternative lifestyle, health and wellness entrepreneurs, even the UK’s Channel 4 broadcasting company has got in on the investment act – or rather its venture

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UK patient refused entry to Blackpool theme park with medical cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

We would have thought it was requisite to smoke weed to take the edge off things before going into the hell that is Blackpool theme park! UK’s Cannabis Health News reports. A patient has raised concerns after he was refused entry to a theme park while carrying his medical cannabis prescription. Medical cannabis patient, Alex (who asked us not to use his surname) says he is fearful of going out in public with his prescription, after he was refused entry to Blackpool Pleasure Beach last mont

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Video – Live Stream: An Examination of the USDA Hemp Production Program

Cannabis Law Report

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Weldon Angelos: Cannabis reform advocate speaks out on marijuana legalization bill

Cannabis Law Report

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The Hill – Article: Cartels are turning our national forests into a warzone

Cannabis Law Report

Hidden underneath the cover of our magnificent, forested lands in Northern California lies a dangerous multi-billion-dollar black market marijuana industry. Even though California legalized marijuana for recreational use in 2016, an illicit market still thrives. In 2019, the black market brought in nearly triple the profits in sales over California’s legal cannabis industry.