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Marijuana Legalization and the Fight for Racial Justice

NORML

Since 1619, when the first ships arrived on the coast of Virginia with enslaved Africans in chains, our country has long had to struggle to address the inequality and structural racism embedded within our public institutions -- particularly within the criminal justice system. The post Marijuana Legalization and the Fight for Racial Justice appeared first on NORML.

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Star signs and cannabis strains: June 2020 horoscopes

Leafly

There's all sorts of turmoil in the heavens this month as most planets go in retrograde; plus, two eclipses and the Summer Solstice. Find out which weed strain will help get you through the month. The post Star signs and cannabis strains: June 2020 horoscopes appeared first on Leafly.

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Virginia: Marijuana Arrests Decline Year-Over-Year

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The total number of marijuana-related marijuana arrests declined more than eight percent from 2018 to 2019, according to annual data compiled by the Virginia State Police. State law enforcement officials recorded 26,470 arrests for marijuana violations in 2019, down from 28,866 in 2018. Marijuana-related arrests comprised 57 percent of all drug-related arrests recorded in 2019.

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Australia: Frozen Free Range Chickens Found With Cannabis Stuffing In Northern Territory!

Cannabis Law Report

Yes. you couldn’t make it up ! Traffickers have resorted to using frozen chickens to try and smuggle drugs into remote NT communities, reports Northern … Read More.

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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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Does Consuming Marijuana Help You Lose Or Gain Weight?

The Fresh Toast

Does Consuming Marijuana Help You Lose Or Gain Weight? THC has been shown to be an effective treatment for anorexia in animal studies, as well as severe weight loss in humans suffering from AIDS, but more work needs to be done. The post Does Consuming Marijuana Help You Lose Or Gain Weight? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Looters Trash Cannabis Retail In Chicago

Cannabis Law Report

Yesterday we reported on what happened to Cookies on Melrose in Los Angeles. Unfortunately Cannabis dispensaries are becoming an easy target for looters which is … Read More.

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Is It Safe To Dose With MMJ If You Have Coronavirus?

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COVID-19 is a serious illness, especially when it comes to how it can impact the health of the lungs. Many people who dose with MMJ do so through smoking or vaping, which can also affect the lungs. Understandably, you may be wondering: is it safe to dose with MMJ if you have coronavirus? Here’s everything you need to know. Are MMJ Users More At Risk From COVID-19?

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Mondaq: Australia: Turning over the leaf: TGA to review CBD scheduling

Cannabis Law Report

In brief – TGA to consider making CBD available over-the-counter in Australia following public consultation Potential for exponential growth of the market for CBD products … Read More.

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Today?s Answer of the Day

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Methadone, morphine and heroin are all narcotics. Do they all have a similar chemical structure? No. Morphine and heroin (which is derived from morphine) have a similar structure. Methadone, which is a synthetic narcotic, does not have a similar structure to morphine. See Answer. See Answer.

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Hemp Hydrate expands retail distribution and direct-to-consumer platform

Cannabis Law Report

ACCELERATE360, LLC WILL OPERATE AS EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR OF HEMP HYDRATE PRODUCTS; HEMP HYDRATE RELAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE AND ECOMMERCE PLATFORM VANCOUVER , June 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ … Read More.

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43 West Coast cannabis dispensaries report looting in weekend rioting

Leafly

Cannabis dispensaries were targeted in the weekend's looting because they carry cash and an easily sellable product. Professional burglars also exploited slow police response times. The post 43 West Coast cannabis dispensaries report looting in weekend rioting appeared first on Leafly.

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960 Hemp Growers Licensed For Kentucky?s 2020 Hemp Season

Cannabis Law Report

The Hemp Gazette reports… The Kentucky Department of Agriculture has licensed 960 hemp growers along with 150 hemp processors and handlers for the 2020 growing … Read More.

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Marijuana Legalization and the Fight for Racial Justice

NORML

On May 25th, George Floyd was killed on camera by officers affiliated with the Minneapolis Police Department. As were many Americans, we were shocked and disheartened by this tragic and needless loss of life. As the events of the past few days have unfolded, it is clear that America is in the midst of a long overdue reckoning with itself. Since 1619, when the first ships arrived on the coast of Virginia with enslaved Africans in chains, our country has long had to struggle to address the inequal

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Study: CBD Improves Autism

CannaMD

CBD is finally garnering enough scientific credibility to confirm what patients already know: The compound really works! And now, recent research out of Brazil adds one more disease to CBD’s bliss-list: autism. In the study’s own words, its results are “very promising.” Let’s take a closer look… WHAT IS AUTISM? While the word autism may bring to mind certain traits and behaviors, many people lack a clear understanding of exactly what autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is.

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Hawaii Legislature Considers Bill Providing Employment Protections to Medical Cannabis Users

The Blunt Truth

On January 17, 2020, Hawaii Senators Rosalyn Baker (D) and Brian Taniguchi (D) introduced Senate Bill 2543 , which proposes to provide employment protections to job applicants and employees who use medical cannabis. If enacted, Hawaii would join the growing number of states to pass similar laws. Specifically, the most recent version of the bill provides that unless a failure to do so would cause the employer to lose a monetary or licensing-related benefit under a contract or federal law, it woul

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Montana patients will be free to shop at any dispensary starting Tuesday

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The policy of 'tethering,' which limited patients to a single dispensary, will end on June 2. The post Montana patients will be free to shop at any dispensary starting Tuesday appeared first on Leafly.

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Kilo.IO has Launched a Free Platform for the Evolving Hemp Supply Chain

Cannabis Law Report

KILO AND COMPANY ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF KILO.IO – Transparent Tracking & Compliance Software, A Single Source of Truth For The Evolving Hemp Supply Chain. DALLAS, … Read More.

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Louisiana: Bills Facilitating Expanded Cannabis Access Sent to Governor’s Desk

NORML

House and Senate lawmakers have approved a series of bills to facilitate patients’ access to medical cannabis products. On Sunday, legislators finalized HB 819 , which expands the discretion of physicians so that they can recommend cannabis therapy for “any condition” that he or she “considers debilitating to an individual patient and is qualified through his [or her] medical education and training to treat.” Under the current law, doctors may only recommend medical

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