Fri.Feb 04, 2022

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House Advances SAFE Banking Act as Part of the America COMPETES Act

NORML

This vote marks the sixth time that members of the House have advanced SAFE Banking to the Upper Chamber either as an amendment or as a stand-alone piece of legislation. The post House Advances SAFE Banking Act as Part of the America COMPETES Act appeared first on NORML.

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Wiz Khalifa’s ‘Khalifa Kush’ cannabis cultivar unboxing and review 2022

Leafly

We smoked Wiz Khalifa's Khalifa Kush 2022—It’s a heavyweight slapper. The post Wiz Khalifa’s ‘Khalifa Kush’ cannabis cultivar unboxing and review 2022 appeared first on Leafly.

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State Policy Weekly Update 2/4/2022

NORML

Here is NORML’s weekly update on state legislative activity in Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Mississippi, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Ohio. The post State Policy Weekly Update 2/4/2022 appeared first on NORML.

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NYSBA Cannabis Law Section Publishes First Update

Cannabis Law Report

NYSBA members can join the Cannabis Law Section for only $35 and law student members can join for free. Join The Cannabis Law Section. We would like to formally congratulate what was previously our Committee on Cannabis Law on their transition to becoming an official NYSBA Section! Becoming a Section means New York State Bar Association members can now join and participate in the Section’s work.

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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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Rep. Nancy Mace Pushes Legalization, Minnesota Welcomes Cannabis Flower, & the NFL Funds Cannabis Research

Veriheal

Rep. Nancy Mace is prepared for the uphill climb to federal cannabis legalization, smokable cannabis flower is coming to Minnesota, and the NFL is funding two million-dollar cannabis studies. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. Meet Nancy Mace: The Woman Behind the Latest Federal Cannabis Legalization Bill. In November 2021, freshman U.S.

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Why Big Tech Should Embrace Cannabis

Cannabis Life Network

Big tech: the final frontier? For cannabis, it could be. One big problem that cannabis businesses face is the lack of legal validity of their messaging in new media platforms. There have been innumerable instances of Big Tech companies clamping down on Cannabis driven businesses. For example, Google explicitly states that its policy prohibits businesses […].

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FREE Q&A Webinar: Cannabis Loans and Investments

Canna Law Blog

Register HERE ! Since 2010, Harris Bricken has advised cannabis companies, investors, and entrepreneurs on borrowing and lending money in the cannabis industry. During this time, we have represented countless investors, lenders, and borrowers. Cannabis loans and investments are more complicated than in other industries, for two primary reasons: 1) the federal illegality of marijuana and 2) the complexities of state regulatory programs.

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Perlmutter Tweets SAFE Banking Added To America COMPETES Legislation

Cannabis Law Report

Let’s see what happens… NEW: #SAFEBanking has been formally added to #AmericaCOMPETES. I appreciate the bipartisan support from my colleagues and look forward to the final vote on the package tomorrow. — Rep. Ed Perlmutter (@RepPerlmutter) February 3, 2022. Marijuana Moment report. House Officially Approves Marijuana Banking Amendment To Large-Scale Bill Set For Final Passage Friday.

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How Do I Get My Oklahoma MMJ Card In 2022?

MMJ Recs

Medical marijuana (MMJ) products have been fully legal in the state of Oklahoma since 2018. You can access all the MMJ products you need in the Sooner State’s many dispensaries using your OK MMJ card. Having an Oklahoma MMJ card is the only way to legally and safely purchase MMJ products in OK. If you’ve decided that this is the year you want to start using MMJ to alleviate your symptoms, read on for more information on how to get your Oklahoma MMJ card in 2022.

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Utah Legislature Passes Legislation to Protect State Employees Who Use Medical Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

A bill that has cleared the Utah Legislature would protect state employees who use medical cannabis from discrimination, according to a Deseret News report. Senate Bill 46 requires state and local governments to treat medical cannabis prescriptions the same as they treat prescriptions for other controlled substances, the news outlet reported. The legislation was inspired by Levi Coleman, an Ogden firefighter who was suspended without pay after he refused to give up his medical cannabis prescr

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Florida Medical Marijuana Recertification Rules

LifeCannMD

On January 3, 2017, Amendment 2 came into effect in the state of Florida. Patients with certified debilitating medical conditions were finally able to treat those conditions with Medical Marijuana. These Medical Marijuana cards help Florida residents who are looking for relief and more than 380,000 patients have them. However, obtaining the Medical Marijuana card in Florida is only the first step.

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House Passes American Competitiveness Bill – With SAFE Banking Being Carried

Cannabis Law Report

But as MJ Biz report. it’s unclear whether the measure will pass the full Congress. The SAFE Banking Act was similarly attached to a national defense budget bill, only to be stripped out by Senate leadership. The full House passed the multibillion-dollar America COMPETES (Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology) Act of 2022 by a vote of 222-210 along party lines.

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Taking Full Spectrum CBD for COVID Prevention

LifeCannMD

Information and, sadly, misinformation is prevalent when it comes to COVID-19. Though real information is constantly evolving and changing, what still holds through is that even a mild infection can cause long-term Covid symptoms, reduced cognition and even sexual disfunction. Patients with more severe cases often succumb to debilitating illness and death.

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Report: 2022 Status of the Hawaii Cannabis Industry Report

Cannabis Law Report

CONTENTS. Analysis of the Report Randy Gonce, Executive Director, HICIA Policy Recommendations Randy Gonce, Executive Director, HICIA. 2022 Economic Report Authored by Paul Brewbaker, TZ Economics. Since inception, Hawai?i’s Medical Cannabis Industry has continuously faced a variety of challenges. This report and analysis highlights many of these challenges as they continue to grow and compound in difficulty year after year.

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How To Take CBD Safely

The Joint Blog

CBD is enjoying a sharp rise in popularity thanks to its many reputed benefits. But, while many people have heard about the conditions that may benefit from CBD, they remain unsure how to take CBD safely and which methods they should use. There are many ways to take CBD oil, and the right way will depend on your personal preference and the strength of the oil.

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Chilean Senate Commission Endorses Self-cultivation of Medicinal Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

In Chile, the Public Security Commission of the Senate has approved an indication to authorize self-cultivation of cannabis for medicinal purposes. As reported by the Daya Foundation , the vote on the amendment took place in the context of the session for the “Anti-Narcotics Law.” In addition, the approved legislative text takes the essence of the “Safe Cultivation Law”, which seeks to stop the criminalization of patients.

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Answer of the Day for Feb 5, 2022

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Numerous variables affect the likelihood of cannabinoids, such as THC and CBD, interacting with CYP450 enzymes, including the route of administration. How does smoking impact the activity of the CYP450 enzymes? Could the metabolism of some prescription medications be impacted? When an individual smokes marijuana, combustion takes place and polyaromatic hydrocarbons are produced.

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Thailand: Public Health Minister Anutin wants household cannabis registration via app

Cannabis Law Report

The Bangkok Post reports. Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Tuesday he would like small cannabis growers to be able to conveniently register via an app. Initial registration would be via the app and then officials would inspect the grower’s garden, he said. “We do not want it to be difficult for people,” Mr Anutin said.

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Vermont’s Cannabis Board Rejects Proposed 15% THC Cap on Cannabis

Veriheal

A suggested 15% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) potency cap for cannabis products in Vermont’s adult-use cannabis market has been dismissed after a strong debate among the Vermont legislature. The state’s leading physician advocacy group, the Vermont Medical Society , initially issued the rejected recommendations to the Cannabis Control Board. However, following much deliberation, board members decided that the current 30% statutory cap on THC concentration in cannabis flower is appropriate.

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Manchester (UK): ‘Our cannabis laws are knackered’: Ex-cop councillor says it’s time to end the ‘status quo’ and legalise marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

Never a truer word spoken by yet another person who knows. An ex-cop councillor has called for cannabis to be legalised, claiming the current laws for tackling the Class B drug are “knackered” Coun Matt Wynne previously served with Cheshire Police, but now represents the people of Edgeley and Cheadle Heath, while studying for a graduate diploma in law.

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Pennsylvania Issues Mandatory Recall for Hundreds of Cannabis Products

Cannabis Law Report

New Cannabis ventures reports. The Pennsylvania Department of Health sent an email to medical cannabis patients in the state today announcing a mandatory recall of hundreds of different vape cartridges: The agency posted a document highlighting additives not approved by the FDA. It also released an 18-page document listing all of the products recalled: The list consists of the manufacturer and the name of the product.

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Schumer Says He Will Give His Bill Another Shot In April

Cannabis Law Report

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced at a press conference on Friday that he is aiming to formally file his much-anticipated bill to federally legalize marijuana in April. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), who also spoke, discussed progress on his separate legalization bill. I stood with an extraordinary group of organizers, advocates, and legislators to renew our work in the Senate for comprehensive federal marijuana legalization.

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Massachusetts Cannabis Now Brings More Money to the State Than Alcohol

Cannabis Law Report

In another sign of the growing popularity of marijuana, the state of Massachusetts recently passed a milestone: it collects more money in cannabis taxes than it does from taxes on alcohol. Also, it’s not even close. Through the state’s current fiscal year, which reached a midpoint in December 2021, Massachusetts collected $51.3 million in alcohol excise taxes and $74.2 million in marijuana taxes, according to ABC affiliate WCVB in Boston.

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Discover the Untapped World of Cannabis Gummies

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis edibles are becoming more and more popular, with gummies being one of the most popular forms. But what many people don’t know is that there is a whole world of cannabis gummies out there that they are missing out on. These products are easily accessible by walking into a dispensary, but that can be daunting for the modern shopper. In this post, we will introduce you to some of the best cannabis gummy brands and products on the market today.

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Mississippi Enacts Medical Marijuana Law

Cannabis Law Report

By Kathryn J. Russo on February 4, 2022. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed legislation legalizing medical cannabis on February 2, 2022. Known as the “Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act”, the law permits the use of medical cannabis to treat certain debilitating medical conditions including cancer, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, muscular dystrophy, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, ALS, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, sickle-cell anemia, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, post-traumatic str

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Leafly and Merida Merger Corp. I Announce Closing of Business Combination

Cannabis Law Report

Leafly’s common stock to begin trading on NASDAQ on Monday, February 7, 2022, with ticker symbol LFLY. Transaction strengthens Leafly’s position as a leading online cannabis discovery marketplace. SEATTLE & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leafly Holdings Inc. (“Leafly” or the “Company”), a leading online cannabis discovery marketplace and resource for cannabis consumers, and Merida Merger Corp.

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New York Senator Files Marijuana Recycling Bill To Mitigate Environmental Impact Of New Industry

Cannabis Law Report

A New York senator filed a bill on Wednesday that would promote recycling in the marijuana industry once retail sales officially launch. Sen. Michelle Hinchey (D) is sponsoring the legislation, which would require cannabis shops to apply a $1 deposit for any marijuana products sold in single-use plastic containers and also reimburse consumers for that fee if they return the container.

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German Drug Commissioner interviewed on proposed cannabis clearance: “A ride on the razor blade”

Cannabis Law Report

The new drug commissioner Burkhard Blienert speaks in the RND interview about the difficulties in implementing the planned legalization. He advocates cultivating cannabis on a large scale in Germany as well. And he explains how he imagines a change of course in addiction policy when it comes to hard drugs. Berlin. On January 12, SPD politician Burkhard Blienert was appointed the federal government’s new drug commissioner at the suggestion of Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD).

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