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Cannabis and the Immune System: A Complex Balancing Act

Project CBD

A new wave of research points toward cannabinoids having an adaptive, immunomodulating effect, rather than just suppressing immune activity.

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North Dakota: Governor Signs Law Reducing Marijuana Possession Penalties

NORML

Republican Gov. Doug Burgum has signed legislation into law reducing marijuana possession penalties. House Bill 1050 reclassifies the possession of up to one-half ounce (14.175 grams) of cannabis and/or the personal possession of marijuana-related paraphernalia for a first-time offender 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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Attorneys general from 33 states urge pot banking reform

Cannabis Chronicles

LOS ANGELES — Attorneys general from 33 states on Wednesday urged Congress to approve a proposal intended to fully open the doors of the U.S. banking system to the legal marijuana industry. Most Americans live in states where marijuana is legally available in some form. But most banks don’t want anything to do with money from the cannabis industry for fear it could expose them to legal trouble from the federal government, which still considers marijuana illegal.

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Mexican President Reveals Plan to Decriminalize All Drugs

Leafly

In a dramatic policy shift, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador admits that 'prohibition is unsustainable.' He thinks ending it will better protect public health. The post Mexican President Reveals Plan to Decriminalize All Drugs 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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What In The Hell Is Texas Doing With Medical Marijuana And Decriminalization?

The Fresh Toast

What In The Hell Is Texas Doing With Medical Marijuana And Decriminalization? Will decriminalization and medical marijuana come to the Lone Star state, or will Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick block its passage? The post What In The Hell Is Texas Doing With Medical Marijuana And Decriminalization? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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How Much Does Medical Marijuana Cost?

Medicinal Marijuana Association

Medical marijuana poses an interesting twist to patients covered by health care plans. Many insurance companies do not want to cover such costs, so it becomes an out of pocket expense. Luckily for patients, it’s not very expensive, depending on where you live, the cannabis strain, its potency and who is selling it. While prices may vary from state to state, the following estimated costs reflect averages based on available online research from sites that offer comprehensive information on m

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Buyer Beware: Is It Legal to Pick Up Cannabis for a Friend?

Leafly

It might seem silly to be paranoid about a mundane errand in states where cannabis is legal, but in most states, the practice still rests on shaky legal ground. The post Buyer Beware: Is It Legal to Pick Up Cannabis for a Friend? appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Patent Litigation Update: The 911 Patent Passes the (Alice) Test!

Canna Law Blog

As promised, here’s an update on the first ever cannabis patent infringement case, which we’ve previously written about here and here. Since it’s been a little while – plaintiff United Cannabis Corporation (“UCANN”) owns the “911 Patent,” which generally covers liquid cannabinol formulations of a purified CBD and/or THC greater than 95%. Last July, UCANN sued defendant Pure Hemp Collective, Inc.

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Louisiana House Unanimously Approves Bill to Allow CBD Sales

Leafly

The bill outlines a process for selling certain CBD products, although language added to the bill would prohibit sales of alcohol or food containing CBD unless the FDA approves it. The post Louisiana House Unanimously Approves Bill to Allow CBD Sales appeared first on Leafly.

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Will Banks be Able to Play it SAFE with Marijuana Related Businesses?

The Blunt Truth

Marijuana is estimated to be a $10 billion industry and rapidly growing. Almost all of it is conducted in cash. Although legal in thirty three states plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and Guam, marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Accordingly, financial institutions that handle proceeds from a transaction involving the distribution, manufacture or sale of marijuana would be handling illegal proceeds in violation of both federal money laundering statutes and banking regulations that p

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How CBD Companies Are Preparing for the Future of Compliance

Leafly

CBD products are lightly regulated right now, but that won't be the case forever. Here's how companies like Core CBD are working to prepare ahead of time for a more closely watched industry. The post How CBD Companies Are Preparing for the Future of Compliance appeared first on Leafly.

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Is Medical Marijuana Addictive?

Medicinal Marijuana Association

Medical marijuana is becoming more commonly prescribed for a variety of illnesses, such as pain, epilepsy, cancer, and depression. Pain killers and pharmaceuticals can often have severe side effects and can be relentlessly addictive. If you have been prescribed medical marijuana to relieve the symptoms caused by an illness, you might be wondering just how addictive it is.

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California Cannabis Market Not Tracked or Traced as Promised

Leafly

Voters were promised that a vast computer platform would closely monitor California cannabis products, but so far only a small percentage of operators are using the system. The post California Cannabis Market Not Tracked or Traced as Promised appeared first on Leafly.

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It’s All A Bit Mickey Mouse, It’s More Than Goofy

Cannabis Law Report

Woman, 69, arrested at Disney World for carrying CBD oil for her arthritis, with a doctor’s note reports NY Daily News… Florida police arrested a 69-year-old woman for carrying CBD oil at Disney World, even though she had a doctor’s note saying it was for her arthritis. It was a rude awakening for great-grandmother Hester Jordan Burkhalter, who had planned her dream trip for at least two years, she told Orlando Fox affiliate WOFL.

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Cannabis Retail Guide: Tokyo Smoke, Yonge Street, Toronto

Leafly

See inside Tokyo Smoke's Toronto cannabis store. The post Cannabis Retail Guide: Tokyo Smoke, Yonge Street, Toronto appeared first on Leafly.

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Building A Hempire – Expert Joints LIVE on CLN

Cannabis Life Network

Join Craig Ex Thursday at 4:20pm PT from Studio710, for another episode of “Expert Joints LIVE!” CHAT WITH CRAIG HERE. This week Craig welcomes back the #Hempire team to #Studio710 for episode 175 of #ExpertJoints LIVE! Tha Big Puffa brings Dab Time music from Vancouver based artist Vials; and Grand Master Level offers up some […].

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The Master Kush strain

Marijuana Seeds NL

The Master Kush strain is a leader of the pack when it comes to pure Indicas. This strain became popular in the coffee shops of the cannabis capital, Amsterdam. Today it can be found throughout the world. It has quickly gained a reputation as one of the purest and best i ndicas on the market. Continue reading → The post The Master Kush strain appeared first on MSNL Blog.

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What In The Hell Is Texas Doing With Medical Marijuana And Decriminalization?

The Fresh Toast

What In The Hell Is Texas Doing With Medical Marijuana And Decriminalization? Will decriminalization and medical marijuana come to the Lone Star state, or will Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick block its passage? The post What In The Hell Is Texas Doing With Medical Marijuana And Decriminalization? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Insurance Experts Express Concerns Over Roadside Marijuana Tests

WeedAdvisor

Long before the first cannabis stores opened for business, the issue of impaired driving and marijuana were the subject of serious debate. While roughly half of Canadians feel it is safe to drive after using cannabis, the effects vary depending on the strain and tolerance level of an individual. Of course, this does not help law enforcement in its mission to keep high drivers off of the roads.

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HB 568 by Dustin Miller passed out of the House Health and Welfare Committee on Tuesday, May 7, 2019

SMPL

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) – A simmering feud between one of Louisiana’s medical marijuana growers and the program’s regulator has spilled into the Legislature. Lawmakers are considering reworking oversight of therapeutic cannabis to end disagreements that have slowed release to patients. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain and Louisiana State University’s grower GB Sciences aired ongoing disputes Tuesday in the House health committee.

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RCMP Raids Illegal Dispensary, Finding Edibles that Could Be Deadly to Children

WeedAdvisor

Despite a commitment to crack down on grey market cannabis stores, these illicit sales are in full swing. But as CBC News reports, a recent RCMP raid on such an establishment reminds us how critical it is to shut down these businesses as soon as possible. The dispensary, located in Timberlea, Nova Scotia, contained a lot of products. Among them were powerful edibles that greatly exceeded the (highly conservative) 10mg THC limit imposed on legal marijuana snacks.

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Congratulations to patients in Arkansas!

SMPL

Medical marijuana sales there are expected to begin this Sunday, May 12, 2019. Arkansas voters approved therapeutic Cannabis on November 8, 2016. Louisiana’s legislature approved of the modern therapeutic Cannabis program by passage of SB 143 in the summer of 2015 and signature of then Governor Bobby Jindal on June 29, 2015. So it looks like Arkansas is going to beat Louisiana to implementation by at least a full year.

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Canada: Marijuana Body Gives Recommendations to Boost Industry

The Joint Blog

According to Reuters, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) on Thursday made several recommendations that address issues affecting the Canadian province’s booming marijuana industry, including having a common excise stamp to help cannabis makers ship their products smoothly. The industry body also recommended bolstering Health Canada, the country’s health regulator, so that it can issue licenses to facilities at an “accelerated rate” without compromising the inspection process.

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Louisiana House of Representatives passed the first hemp bill of the 2019 legislative session on Tuesday.

SMPL

Far from a perfect bill, Representative Clay Schexnayder’s HB 491 sets up a hemp growing program under the Louisiana Department of Agriculture that would take advantage of the US Congress’ passage of the 2018 Farm Bill that laid the foundation for nationwide trade in industrial hemp. Hemp, the name for a low THC (0.3% or less) cultivar of the otherwise identical plant species to “marijuana” goes by the scientific name, Cannabis sativa.

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How to Grow Cannabis for Concentrate Production

Leafly

Most cannabis cultivators grow flower, but some choose to focus on growing for concentrate production. Here are some tips to increase resin production in your flower. The post How to Grow Cannabis for Concentrate Production appeared first on Leafly.

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Your Complete Guide to the Astounding Benefits of CBD Oil

Otherside Farms

CBD has developed an enviable reputation for providing a natural solution that is viewed as a remedy for a variety of common ailments. Although it is widely known by its acronym, CBD is actually cannabidiol and is one of the chemical compounds found in the cannabis or marijuana plant. One of the key features of CBD is that it does not have psychoactive properties, which is exactly what makes it attractive to people who are seeking a pain-relief solution without being subject to the mind-altering

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