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Does Cannabis Resin Have any Medical Benefits?

Otherside Farms

Cannabis resin, also known as “hashish” or “hash”, is a relatively potent form of cannabis that’s most often consumed through smoking, vaporizing and less commonly processed into cannabis edibles. It’s made from the concentrated sap of the cannabis plant and is commonly mixed with cannabis leaves or other herbs. Like other forms of cannabis, cannabis resin has been found to have a number of benefits that make it important for medical cannabis research.

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U.S. Surgeon General Says States Were Too Hasty to Legalize Marijuana

WeedAdvisor

The recent moves to legalize or decriminalize marijuana in several states are no secret by now, nor is the increasing popular support for legalization. However, despite the fact that 33 states offer medical cannabis – with 11 now allowing recreational use – the U.S. Surgeon General says states are being too quick with their cannabis reforms. According to The Sacramento Bee , U.S.

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Illinois Just Legalized Cannabis. Here’s What Happens Next

Leafly

Adult-use sales will start Jan. 1, 2020—a little more than 200 days away. Retailers, start your engines. The post Illinois Just Legalized Cannabis. Here’s What Happens Next appeared first on Leafly.

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Illinois Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill to Legalize and Regulate Marijuana

NORML

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation legalizing the adult use of marijuana and regulating its commercial production and retail sale. Illinois is now the eleventh state to legalize adult-use marijuana, and it is the second state to legalize marijuana use via legislative action rather than by voter initiative. The Prairie State is the first state to legislatively regulate cannabis sales. “Today, Illinois residents and political leaders demonstrated the power of democracy in act

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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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What Causes Seizures?

Project CBD

A variety of different things may happen as a result of a seizure, depending upon the region of the brain that is affected. There may be sudden changes in sensory perception, such as visual disturbances or the smell of an unusual odor. There may be rapid and inexplicable emotional or cognitive changes. There are often involuntary muscle movements, and sometimes even complete loss of control over the movement of one’s body.

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Australia: Game On… NSW Bar Association Says It’s Time To Decriminalise Ice & Other Drugs

Cannabis Law Report

The NSW Bar’s Submission to the Special Commission of Inquiry into the Drug “Ice” and signed off by President Tim Game SC states , “It is the position of the Association that consideration should be given to decriminalisation of personal acquisition, possession and use of illicit drugs, with increased focus on treatment and harm reduction measures.

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Is the Cannabinoid CBN an Effective Sleep Aid?

Leafly

The cannabinoid CBN is popularly believed to be sedating and is commonly marketed as a sleep aid. But is there research to back this claim up? The post Is the Cannabinoid CBN an Effective Sleep Aid? appeared first on Leafly.

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California Cannabis Legislation: SB 475 Would (Finally) Allow Licensees to Exchange Trade Samples

Canna Law Blog

An issue our clients have encountered in a variety of transactions, including basic product purchase transactions and intellectual property licensing transactions, is that the California rules governing commercial cannabis licensees currently do not allow the exchange of free samples between licensees. We are unaware of an industry in which the wholesale purchaser of a large quantity of product, or the licensor of intellectual property for use on such product, wouldn’t want to ensure the quality

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Hawaii Gov Accedes To Cannabis Decriminalization

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment reports”Hawaii Gov. David Ige (D), who has at times expressed serious concerns about marijuana policy reform, announced that he will allow a legislature-passed bill to decriminalize small amounts of cannabis to go into effect.Ige didn’t include the decrim proposal in a list of legislation he intends to veto by Monday’s deadline.” MM also note that he doesn’t intend to lead the pack on Cannabis reform.

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Stockpiling for Edibles: Lessons Learned in the Cannabis Industry

Cannabis Life Network

Capturing a precious spectrum in a stream of smoke requires carefully cultivated cannabis to be truly enjoyed. A properly stocked dispensary will only keep flowers worth their consumer’s lungs, but plants produce more medicine than just top quality buds with much of the material more worthy than compost and chicken feed, though! So what do […].

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California cannabis grower sues another under federal racketeering statutes

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz reports on a suit that appears to throw in the kitchen sink as well. “The 126-page lawsuit outlines 25 different counts of alleged wrongdoing, ranging from conspiracy and racketeering to breach of contract and elder financial abuse – the latter charge because Shulman is a 66-year-old grandmother.” Here are the basics read the full story at the jump.

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Ontario Cannabis Sales Double Thanks to Brick and Mortar Shops

WeedAdvisor

In April, we discussed the overwhelmingly positive response when the first of Ontario’s cannabis stores opened their doors on April 1 st. We also acknowledged the advantages of a personal shopping experience compared to keeping things strictly online. Of course, the Ontario Cannabis Store’s catastrophic launch did not help instill consumer confidence.

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Illinois: Pritzker Puts Pen To Paper On Recreational Bill

Cannabis Law Report

Authored by Douglas Sargent | Jun 25, 2019 . Today, Governor Pritzker signed into law the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (the “Act”) that was passed by the Illinois General Assembly on May 31, 2019. There was never any question about whether Governor Pritzker would sign the Act, but today’s signing is significant in that it officially starts the clock on certain provisions.

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WILI Boom Box Parade

Canna Care Docs

Come celebrate the 4th of July with us at the WILI Boom Box Parade ! The parade begins at 11:00 a.m. at Jillson Square in Downtown Willimantic, Connecticut. Keep an eye out for our team in the parade! We look forward to celebrating Independence Day with you!

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CA: Proposed bill prevents California Veterinary Medical Board from taking special enforcement against vets who recommend cannabis products,

Cannabis Law Report

As they say, where California goes the rest will eventually follow. Sacramento Bee reports…… Senate Bill 627, sponsored by Sen. Cathleen Galgiani, D-Stockton, prevents the state Veterinary Medical Board from taking special enforcement against vets who recommend cannabis products, such as CBD oil, for their animal patients. Specifically, the bill states that a licensed veterinarian who recommends cannabis products “is entitled to the same protections as a physician and surgeon who mak

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Illinois Becomes 11th State to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

Medicinal Marijuana Association

Gov. J.B. Pritzker inked a bill that allows residents to buy and possess up to an ounce of cannabis and non-residents can have up to 15 grams. Illinois became the 11th state to approve legal marijuana in the U.S. when the bill was signed. This was promised in Pritzker’s campaign, and it’s also going to provide a statewide cannabis marketplace.

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Carrot and Stick!

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: “ Jordan Zoot. “aBIZinaBOX Inc., CPA’s “ PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. We quoted Lori Ajax in a recent article. We will repeat the quote, “I just want to crush the illegal market,” Ajax said to applause at Meadowlands. “I don’t usually say that out loud …We didn’t go through this the last few years to have (the legal) market be undermined.”

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Planet 13 Stock

Cannabis Life Network

The post Planet 13 Stock appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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New Hampshire: Physician assistants soon will be able to prescribe medical marijuana in New Hampshire.

Cannabis Law Report

Governor Chris Sununu has signed a bill expanding the list of providers who may prescribe the drug. Another bill that would allow medical marijuana users to grow their own plants awaits his signature. Read more at [link].

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What are the best methods for taking CBD?

Leaf Science

Have you been interested in CBD but are unsure of the best method to take it? Well, wonder no longer. Today we’re looking at the best ways to take CBD. The best way to take CBD is entirely up to you, your body, and your own personal circumstances. It may be necessary to try and experiment at first in order to figure what works best for you. After reading this article we hope you have a better idea of where to start from.

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Manzuri Law – California: Five New Articles In Their Publication, Legally Blunt

Cannabis Law Report

Here are the details. A MANZURI LAW PUBLICATION. Cannabis Business Law | Cannabis Criminal Defense. The Art of Selling a Cannabis Business. Top 3 Tips on How to Prepare. Written by: Michelle Mabugat, Esq. Provisional Licensing Changes: Reduced Barriers or New Challenges? Legislators have been scrambling this year to address huge challenges faced by the industry, with banking, social equity, and the expiration of thousands of temporary licenses being just a few of the top concerns.

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The Six Best-Selling Cannabis Strains in the US Right Now

LIWTS

Cannabis strain popularity varies hugely from one US region to the next. Likewise, just because a cannabis strain is popular doesn’t necessarily make it the ‘best’ on the market. Hence, we’re being diplomatic with this one, focusing on the best-selling strains in the US right now. Medical and recreational cannabis legalisation has transformed the face [ ] The post The Six Best-Selling Cannabis Strains in the US Right Now appeared first on Legalize it.

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Former MJ Biz Journo Become’s Denver’s “Cannabis Process Navigator”

Cannabis Law Report

Joey Peña a former journalist who worked for Marijuana Business Daily who 9 News say, will do the following. He will be something of a liaison between marijuana shops and the city. He will help them comply with the requirements of starting and running a cannabis business in Denver. The city said people in the industry were asking the city for a marijuana middle man to help them navigate through the regulations.

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What Are the Benefits of Legalizing Marijuana?

Otherside Farms

Marijuana is prominent for its many names? Also dubbed hashish, bhang, ganja, hemp, weed, pot, and more, it is the herb shrouded with a lot of contention. The discovery of marijuana dates back to the times of the Chinese Emperor, Shen Nung. Initially, people used hemp as a source of rope, fabric, and paper. However, things changed when colonial America discovered the immense benefits associated with the herb.

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Marijuana Times Article, ” Inside America’s Failing Pot Experiment”

Cannabis Law Report

Any regular reader of CLR will know that we don’t always play to the positive when reporting on the development of a national regulated cannabis market in the USA. This article, published by the Marijuana Times, is quite bleak and also to the point. We’d argue that yes it is a failure of Federal Government but also, at the same time, any change probably couldn’t be otherwise with the range of factors involved.

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Illinois Legalizes Marijuana

The Joint Blog

Illinois has officially become the 11th U.S. state to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes. As reported by the Associated Press, Illinois’ new governor signed the legislation into law today making his state the 11th to approve marijuana for recreational use in a program offering legal remedies and economic benefits to minorities whose lives critics say were damaged by a wayward war on drugs.

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CA: Imperial County Board of Supervisors vote unanimously to make changes to the local ordinances on retail and cultivation of cannabis and hemp.

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the nub of the report. EL CENTRO, Calif. – Huge changes are on the way for residents who would like to purchase both marijuana and CBD oils as dispensaries will be opening soon. . Last week, the Imperial County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to make changes to the local ordinance when it comes to retail and cultivation of marijuana and hemp. .

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Greek Teen Gets 15 Month Sentence For “Managing” Cannabis Grow In Scotland

Cannabis Law Report

The BBC is reporting that a teenager from Greece who was found in charge of a £600,000 cannabis farm in a disused shop building in the Borders has been jailed for 15 months. Emiliano Boia, 19 – who had only been in the UK for six months – was promised £15,000 to look after the Selkirk drug cultivation for three months. He admitted a charge of being concerned in the supply of cannabis.

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Hemp Farmers In Massachusetts Worried About Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) Guidance on CBD product Sales In The State

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the guidance. Source: [link]. CBD in Food Manufactured or Sold in Massachusetts. Below are DPH’s answers to some frequently asked questions about the whether it is allowable in Massachusetts to add certain cannabis components to food or to cosmetics. Frequently Asked Questions. If I have a Massachusetts license or permit under 105 CMR 500 (Regulations for Good Manufacturing Practices for Food) to manufacture food, is it legal to add cannabidiol (CBD) to that food?

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NORML: New Mexico: New Marijuana Decriminalization Law Goes Into Effect Next Week

Cannabis Law Report

With everything that is happening at the moment we thank NORML for reminding us. “Beginning on Monday, July 1, the personal possession of small amounts of marijuana in New Mexico will no longer be classified as a criminal offense.” In April, Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation into law decriminalizing the possession of personal use amounts of cannabis.