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What to Know Before You Try CBD

Leafly

Curious about CBD tinctures, capsules, and other products? The team at CBDPure is here to help with answers to the questions they get most frequently from first-time customers. The post What to Know Before You Try CBD appeared first on Leafly.

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I Used NuggMD To Get My Medical Marijuana Card And This Is What Happened

The Fresh Toast

I Used NuggMD To Get My Medical Marijuana Card And This Is What Happened In our app-based world, it was only a matter of time before developers realized the potential of hacking the cannabis process to make all aspects of the buying ritual less intimidating. The post I Used NuggMD To Get My Medical Marijuana Card And This Is What Happened appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Publishes The Cannabis Licensing They’ll Allow

Cannabis Law Report

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has determined the number of medical marijuana facilities that will soon become licensed in Missouri. The top-scoring 60 cultivation facilities, 192 dispensary facilities and 86 medical marijuana-infused manufacturing facilities will be initially licensed for business in Missouri. “We appreciate and continue to seek the public’s input on how to best implement Article XIV of the Constitution ,” said Dr.

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My Legislation On Veterans Cannabis Access Was Just Heard

NORML

A poll commissioned by the American Legion showed that more than 1 in 5 veterans self-reported using marijuana to alleviate a medical or physical condition. VA healthcare providers, however, are prohibited from providing the paperwork necessary to complete a state-legal medical cannabis recommendation, forcing military veterans to seek the advice of a private, out-of-network physician.

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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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10 Cannabis-Fueled Cultural Movements That Changed the Game

Leafly

Artists have been consuming cannabis to get creative for hundreds of years. Check out these cultural movements that embraced the plant and helped shape our modern world. The post 10 Cannabis-Fueled Cultural Movements That Changed the Game appeared first on Leafly.

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USDA Now Offers Plant Variety Protection for Seed-Propagated Hemp

Canna Law Blog

Lock ’em down with the PVPO. On April 24, 2019, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that the Plant Variety Protection Office (PVPO) would begin accepting applications of seed-propagated hemp for plant variety protection. In the United States, there are three different ways to go about protecting intellectual property associated with plant varieties: Plant Variety Protection – available for seeds and tubers and issued by the PVPO; Plant Patents – available for asexu

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Relief the Natural Way: CBD Oil for Stress and Anxiety

Otherside Farms

Reliving stress and anxiety doesn’t always require a prescription. CBD oil is an option. Learn more about CBD oil for stress and anxiety here. Unfortunately, it can be easy to fall victim to stress or anxiety. In fact, it’s estimated that over 40 million adults in the US are suffering from anxiety disorders. Up until more recently, the only options available to those looking for additional help with their stress and anxiety was expensive and habit-forming prescription drugs like Benz

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Georgia Legislature Goes to Pot

The Blunt Truth

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a bill on April 17, entitled Georgia’s Hope Act ( HB 324 ), allowing in-state production and sale of marijuana oil for medical use. Before this bill, Georgia only allowed citizens with a narrow list of specific medical conditions to possess cannabis oil with less than five percent THC, but those patients had to cross state lines or purchase the oil by mail.

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Colorado HB19 – 1090 Passes Senate 27 April

Cannabis Law Report

Source: [link]. 2019a_hb1090_s_app_002. Introduced Session: 2019 Regular Session. Bill Summary: The bill repeals the provisions that require limited passive investors to go through an initial background check. The bill repeals the provisions that limit the number of out-of-state direct beneficial owners to 15 persons. The bill repeals the provision that prohibits publicly traded corporations from holding a marijuana license.

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How Cannabis Slows Down The Effects Of Macular Degeneration

The Fresh Toast

How Cannabis Slows Down The Effects Of Macular Degeneration Macular degeneration is the highest cause of vision lost in the U.S., affecting over 10 million Americans. At present, it is considered an incurable disease. The post How Cannabis Slows Down The Effects Of Macular Degeneration appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Ontario Cannabis Store Scraps Same-Day Delivery

WeedAdvisor

By now, we are no strangers to the struggles of the Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS). After issues fulfilling orders, issues with customer service and a security breach to top it off, the distributor could really use some good PR. They intended to do so by offering same-day cannabis delivery via courier in the Greater Toronto Area. Although a small start, considering they serve the entire province, it at least showed promise that things were heading in the right direction.

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MJ Freeway – The Road To Nowhere In Washington

Cannabis Law Report

Ganjapreneur report. A clearer timeline for the complete implementation of Washington state’s cannabis traceability system, Leaf Data Systems (LDS), is beginning to emerge after more than a year and a half of delays and setbacks. Meeting for the first time since January, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) Traceability Advisory Committee rescheduled the latest update, version 1.37.5 from June 14 to July 1.

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Washington Employers: Your Non-Competes May Soon Be Nonbinding

Garvey Schubert Barer - Cannabis Business

This blog post was originally published on GSB's website as a GSB client update on April 22, 2019. (Authors' note: Since the publishing of this post, the legislation outlined below was signed into law by Governor Jay Inslee on May 8, 2019) On April 17, the Washington Legislature approved sweeping new restrictions on employers’ non-competition agreements with their employees and independent contractors.

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Group says cannabis-infused beverage restrictions too severe

MedicalMarijuana.ca

An alliance of alcohol and cannabis companies wants the government to change proposed rules on edibles, particularly concerning cannabis-infused beverages. They say by making branding more difficult for licensed producers, the government is making it more difficult to compete with the black market. The federal government says edible cannabis will be legal by October.

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U.S. Marijuana Immigration Policy Draws Criticism from Attorneys

WeedAdvisor

It is no secret that sale, possession and consumption of marijuana in the U.S. is a lot more complicated than Canada’s. With states allowed to exercise autonomy over their laws – almost to the point of being their own countries – their decisions to legalize cannabis for recreational and/or medical use puts them at odds with the federal government. While recent proposed and implemented changes help protect these states and normalize the cannabis industry, U.S.

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Washington Employers: Your Non-Competes May Soon Be Nonbinding

Garvey Schubert Barer - Cannabis Business

This post was originally published on GSB's website as a GSB client update on April 22, 2019. On April 17, the Washington Legislature approved sweeping new restrictions on employers’ non-competition agreements with their employees and independent contractors. The bill, now headed to the Governor’s desk for his expected signature, means that after January 1, 2020, non-competition agreements (see definition and limitations below) will only be enforceable against higher-paid employees a

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Trulieve Gainesville Green (Ggr)

FloridaMarijuana.net

*This strain profile includes editorial commentary from the writer. Trulieve’s Sunshine Cannabis Gainesville Green (Yes, that Gainesville Green) is a sativa-dominant hybrid reminiscent of the “piney legend” with a pure retro pine flavor. This strain was sought after enough that Trulieve sold out of Gainesville Green during opening week. Sunshine Cannabis has committed to donating 10% of all proceeds of Sunshine Kush (Sek) and Gainesville Green (Ggr) to Regulate Florida, Florida’s campaign to all

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Forget Couch Lock. For Many, Cannabis Is an Exercise Aid

Leafly

A first-of-its-kind study suggests cannabis can be a potent exercise aid, increasing enjoyment of physical activity and easing after-workout recovery. The post Forget Couch Lock. For Many, Cannabis Is an Exercise Aid appeared first on Leafly.

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Dangers of CBD Oil and Controversial Kratom

Otherside Farms

If you are someone always on the lookout for herbal or natural ways of treating any ailment, it’s likely that you have come across CBD oil and Kratom. As more people are beginning to get interested in these natural plants, it is important to take a close look at these plants with a view to examining the possible dangers using them may portend. What is CBD?

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How Risk Management Can Make Marijuana Businesses Bulletproof

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Steve Schain , Senior Attorney at Hoban Law Group. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Envision managing the risk of a volatile, staggeringly lucrative, 100 percent federally legal enterprise? Toss in ridiculously inconsistent federal, state and local regulations, insanely evolving technologies and efficiencies, and an industry-wide disinclination to ever “play by the rules” However, when armed

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Hawaii: Lawmakers Pass Legislation Decriminalizing Low-Level Possession Offenses

NORML

House and Senate lawmakers have finalized and passed legislation, House Bill 1383 , decriminalizing low-level marijuana possession offenses and vacating past convictions. The legislation now awaits action from Democratic Gov. David Ige. The measure reduces penalties involving the possession of up to three grams of marijuana from a criminal misdemeanor , punishable by up to 30 days in jail, a $1,000 fine and a criminal record, to a non-criminal violation – punishable by a $130 fine.

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Texas Decriminalizes Marijuana

WeedAdvisor

When we think about conservative states, Texas is arguably one of the first that comes to mind. This is why it is particularly remarkable that, on April 22 nd , the Texas government passed a bill that would decriminalize marijuana possession. While this is huge from a political standpoint, it is also excellent news for individuals who may be caught with a limited amount of cannabis.

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North Dakota: Lawmakers Pass Language Reducing Marijuana Possession Penalties

NORML

House and Senate lawmakers have passed legislation, House Bill 1050 , reducing marijuana possession penalties. The measure now awaits action from Republican Gov. Doug Burgum. Under the proposal, the possession of up to one-half ounce (14.175 grams) of cannabis or marijuana-related paraphernalia for a first-time offender is reclassified from a criminal misdemeanor , punishable by up to 30 days in jail, to a criminal infraction – punishable by a fine but no possibility of jail time.

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Texas Moves Ahead With Weakened Decriminalization Bill

Leafly

Something's better than nothing: Texas Republicans want more, but Gov. Abbott refuses to consider legalization. The post Texas Moves Ahead With Weakened Decriminalization Bill appeared first on Leafly.

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New York City Council Votes to Ban Pre-Hire Marijuana Tests for Most Jobs

The Joint Blog

The New York City Council has passed landmark legislation that would allow most job-hunters to avoid a drug test for marijuana. The City Council passed the measure, which would ban pre-employment testing for marijuana, on Tuesday, reports the Associated Press. The measure now moves to the desk of Mayor Bill de Blasio. According to supporters of the measure , which would be the first proposal of its kind to be passed into law, would knock down a barrier that blocks people from jobs because of pri