NORML

AUGUST 2, 2022

"Saddling people with the lifelong collateral consequences of even a low-level marijuana arrest or conviction is unjust and provides no legitimate benefit to society. Facilitating the expungement of minor federal marijuana offenses is a necessary step that will allow impacted people to reach their full potential.". The post Congress: Lawmakers File Bipartisan Legislation to Facilitate the Expungement of Federal Marijuana Violations appeared first on NORML.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

AUGUST 2, 2022

A class action lawsuit challenging health insurance companies’ refusal to cover the costs of medical cannabis has been moved to federal court, for now. The lawsuit, filed earlier this year by a group of medical cannabis patients and one cannabis production company, originally asked a state district court judge to order New Mexico healthcare insurance companies to cover the costs of medical cannabis for members.

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Cannabis Life Network

AUGUST 2, 2022

A committee representing Health Canada released a review on the safety and efficacy of CBD. Comprised of nine volunteers, the committee was established in 2019 with four objectives regarding cannabis. Pharmacies in Canada may sell over the counter CBD packaged in a box. But don’t expect Canadian gas stations to sell CBD anytime soon. Canadian […].

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The Fresh Toast

AUGUST 2, 2022

Why Brittney Griner And Other Athletes Use Weed For Pain. It's usually when players retire that they come clean about their drug use, claiming that marijuana helped them calm down and manage pain. The post Why Brittney Griner And Other Athletes Use Weed For Pain appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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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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Leafly

AUGUST 2, 2022

Governor Kathy Hochul enacted the ban on virtually all cannabis and tobacco consumption in public parks and beaches in New York. The post PSA: New York bans smoking in public parks and beaches appeared first on Leafly.

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Leafly

AUGUST 2, 2022

Many of us aren't morning people, and that's ok! Here are 10 weed strains to start your day with energy, inspiration, and good vibes. The post The best weed strains for waking and baking appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 2, 2022

Sales and Operational update. LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / August 2, 2022 / Love Hemp Group PLC (AQSE:LIFE) (OTCQB:WRHLF), the brand-led consumer goods company focussed on CBD health and wellness solutions, is pleased to give an unaudited sales and operational update for the full year FY 22 financial period. Key Highlights. Sales of £3.6m are down 16% from prior year at £4.3m.

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Leafly

AUGUST 2, 2022

Vaping weed is supposed to be a safer alternative to smoking, but is it really? Learn about the VAPI outbreak, and new studies on vaping. The post Smoking vs. vaping weed: Are they really all that different? appeared first on Leafly.

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MaxQ Cannabis

AUGUST 2, 2022

Since the beginning of the movement, legal cannabis users have been encouraged to keep it at home and out of sight. Cannabis, as a controversial subject, has been regulated to private spaces only, and public venues were not licensed to serve or host. The introduction of licensed cannabis lounges is finally changing that standard. But […]. The post BYOC Cannabis Lounges in Pennsylvania and Illinois appeared first on MaxQ Technologies.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 2, 2022

The first of many around the world, we presume. Legit reports. Nearly 1,200 investors have filed a class-action lawsuit in Spain against a medicinal cannabis investment platform operating worldwide, accusing it of fraud, embezzlement and money laundering, their lawyers said Monday. JuicyFields, which is based in the Netherlands, promised high returns to invest online in medicinal cannabis plants, said Norberto Martinez from the Martinez-Blanco law firm that filed the case.

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TheAnswerPage

AUGUST 2, 2022

True or false? Patients who are allergic to cherries, tangerines, peaches, tomatoes, hazelnuts, latex and/or tobacco may also be allergic to cannabis products. True. These listed fruits and vegetables have non-specific lipid proteins that are similar to the ones found in cannabis. As a result, cross-sensitivity may occur, and a patient may develop an allergic reaction.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 2, 2022

Benzinga report. Massachusetts House and Senate both passed cannabis compromise legislation on Sunday that would set up a more equitable environment in the legal marijuana industry. Senate Bill 3096 is aimed at advancing diversity in the sector and regulating the host community agreement (HCA) between cannabis companies and municipalities, reported NBC Boston.

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The Joint Blog

AUGUST 2, 2022

Cannabidiol, also known as CBD, is one of more than a hundred chemical compounds that can be found in the cannabis plant. In recent years, CBD has grown in popularity, mostly due to its alleged ability to provide various health and wellness benefits. And because it is legal in many countries around the world, including the United States and the United Kingdom, the drug testing industry has had to adapt to the growing trend of people using CBD for stress and pain relief, among others.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 2, 2022

In this podcast, Rod discusses the current state of hemp and marijuana in North Carolina with industry experts Bert James and Dr. Guochen Yang for the Charlotte Talks podcast on NPR station WFAE (90.7 FM).

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 2, 2022

It is no more a hush-hush matter that CBD is a therapeutic compound used by many people to treat various ailments. CBD, with some amazing properties to cure various diseases, has become a household name. People are using it in different forms, from CBD gummies, topicals, drinks, oil, and a lot more. But do you know that CBD skincare is also a thing that is going stronger than your imagination?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 2, 2022

Marijuana Moment reports. A California bill to create a safe drug consumption site pilot program is heading to the governor’s desk following a Senate vote on Monday. The Senate just gave final approval to our bill (SB 57) to authorize safe consumption sites in SF, Oakland & LA. It now heads to the Governor. We’re seeing an escalation in overdose deaths.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 2, 2022

Wildlife officers with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) recently shut down an illegal cannabis operation in southern Monterey County. Like many other illicit grows in California, the operators were circumventing state laws that are designed protect native plants, fish and wildlife. During the week of July 18, CDFW served a search warrant near the town of Bradley.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 2, 2022

August 1, 2022 (Santee) — Santee is the latest city in San Diego County to permit cannabis businesses including sale of marijuana within its borders, following a 3-2 vote at its most recent City Council meeting July 27. The vote to approve a community benefits agreement, a type of development agreement that precludes a public vote via a ballot measure, came after the Santee City Council held its sixth public workshop on the issue dating back to last year.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 2, 2022

The Oregon Department of Agriculture is recruiting volunteers to apply to serve as the first class of Oregon Hemp Commissioners. ODA will appoint nine Oregon Hemp Commissioners. The commission will include one public member, two handlers/processors, and six producers/growers. Four producer positions represent specific regions.Two producer positions and all other positions represent the state at large.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 2, 2022

Pelorus Equity Group , a company that provides real estate loans for cannabis, has closed its S$15.8 million debt financing agreement with TransCanna Holdings Inc. a California-based cannabis company. The loan proceeds will be used to refinance and develop TransCanna’s California facility, as well as for construction costs, and the payment of interest on existing debt.

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