Fri.Jul 29, 2022

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August Recess is Coming! Should You Meet Your Reps at Home?

Americans for Safe Access

With just a few weeks left of summer, Congress is taking its annual August Recess break. Often when advocates think of meeting their representatives they imagine needing to travel to Washington, DC and meet with them in the halls of Congress. The August Recess break is the perfect opportunity for cannabis advocates, like you, to schedule meetings with your representatives and senators in their home office.

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Marijuana-Related Ballot Initiatives and Referenda: July 29th, 2022 Update

NORML

Voters in several states will decide on marijuana-related ballot measures in November. Here is an update of where these efforts currently stand. . The post Marijuana-Related Ballot Initiatives and Referenda: July 29th, 2022 Update appeared first on NORML.

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The Week in Weed: July 29, 2022

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Lots of federal news this week! The legalization bill got a hearing in the Senate. The House passed a bill allowing cannabis ads. And a marijuana research bill might actually makes its way to the President’s desk. As for state news, South Dakota saw its medical cannabis market open.

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Cannabis Use Has Risen With Legalization and COVID-19 Lockdowns

Veriheal

A new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) suggests that cannabis consumption levels soared amid COVID-19 lockdowns and wide-ranging legalization. The findings were published in the organization’s annual World Drug Report. “Cannabis legalization appears to have accelerated the upwards trends in reported daily use of the drug,” reads an excerpt from the Vienna-headquartered office’s report.

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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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Genius! …. Canadian cannabis company Tilray posts $434 million net loss for 2022

Cannabis Law Report

How whathisname Simon can tool around lecturing all of us on the industry just amazes me. We wish we could lose so much money and still get onto the telly telling people how it is. What does this actually mean? On a Thursday conference call with analysts and investors, Tilray CEO Irwin Simon attributed the impairment charge to “both market conditions and the work that we have done to optimize our operations.”.

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Hire A New York Cannabis Attorney

Canna Law Blog

If you are applying for an adult-use cannabis license in New York, please please please hire a New York cannabis attorney. It doesn’t have to be be us, but it should be someone who is actually familiar with the licensing rules and regulations beyond just reading media headlines. We’ve written about it before ( here , here and here ). Unfortunately, we’ll likely write about it again.

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Politico Article: “Inside the John Boehner Weed Lawsuit”

Cannabis Law Report

It’s not hard to see that power and influence will eventually sway the day here. The lobbyist vs the former speaker of the house turned vague weed enthusiast. It’s a no- brainer. Politico write by way of introduction. A Washington lobbyist says the former Speaker stole his ideas. Boehner says his accuser must be smoking something. ne way or the other, the John Boehner weed lawsuit shows how cutthroat the cannabis sector of Washington’s political-influence industry is.

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What is Delta 8 THC

The Joint Blog

Delta 8 THC is a cannabis compound that is thought to have therapeutic benefits. Unlike other cannabinoids, Delta 8 THC is not psychoactive, meaning it does not produce the “high” associated with marijuana use. Some people believe that Delta 8 THC has medicinal properties, and research into its potential benefits is ongoing. In this blog post, we will discuss what Delta 8 THC is, its benefits, and how it is used medicinally. 1.

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Denver may make cannabis delivery exclusive to social equity companies

Cannabis Law Report

Axios Report. Cannabis delivery in Denver has yet to take off, and the weak demand is threatening to put marginalized entrepreneurs in the city out of business. Why it matters: In a multibillion-dollar industry dominated by white men, industry leaders say pot delivery licenses can serve as a path for business owners from diverse backgrounds to break into the hyper-competitive space.

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Answer of the Day for Jul 30, 2022

TheAnswerPage

The “Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA) Series” continues: If the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA) is passed and cannabis is removed from the Controlled Substances Act and no longer a scheduled substance, how would interstate cannabis commerce be impacted? Interstate commerce would be permitted – licensed businesses WOULD be allowed to transport cannabis across state lines into another state (even if the state being entered prohibits the sale o

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Paraguayan Authorities Seize 16 Tons of Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Normally we relegate these stories of our BUST OF THE DAY. column on sister site Wake & Bake. but 16 tons is an impressive number even the Moroccans can’t compete with that! Here’s the story. In an operation in Bella vista Norte, Amambay department, the Paraguayan National Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD) destroyed more than 16 tons of marijuana.

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Federal Legalization Bill Enters Senate, WNBA Star Begins Russian Court Saga, and Zimbabwe Legalizes Hemp Products

Veriheal

A U.S. Senate leader introduced a federal legalization bill, Brittney Griner’s Russian court proceedings began, and Zimbabwe legalized hemp products. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. Sen. Schumer Introduces Federal Legalization Bill. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has finally introduced his long-awaited federal cannabis legalization bill.

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Zimbabwe to allow hemp use in medicines

Cannabis Law Report

Zimbabwe is allowing hemp-based products to be sold for the first time as part of complementary medicines given to patients. The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe has invited all licensed cannabis and hemp producers, manufacturers, importers, exporters and retail pharmacists to apply for approval to sell the products. The Authority is now receiving and assessing applications for approval for HEMP-Based Cannabidiol (CBD) products as complimentary medicines. pic.twitter.com/g2QNwzjQRr. ̵

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Beard Brothers Tear Into Article Published On “Law 360”

Cannabis Law Report

Obviously they hadn’t come across the Law 360 concept of publishing before. welcome to the trash party boys ! I have to say I did enjoy the critique. It’s rare that we cheer paywalls attached to cannabis news stories but in this case we will make an exception for the ALWAYS-PAYWALLED Law360.com. Definitely paywall this trash article with this trash headline.

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Oregon: OLCC say… “Dick About With Your License & We Won’t Let You Profit From Onselling It”

Cannabis Law Report

It’s probably not a popular thing to say but we do love their no nonsense approach to shonksters. July 29, 2022. Commissioners plan to tighten “change of ownership” option. Bad actors won’t get easy off-ramp to sell their businesses. PORTLAND Ore. – The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) has grown tired of “bad actors” gaming the system when they’re caught breaking the law or violating OLCC rules, so Commissioners plan to crack down on that group of licensees by limi

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Media Report: Proof of Lawful Residence No Longer Required to Own Denver Cannabis Business

Cannabis Law Report

This should get overseas investors excited. Although, remember the reason they are doing this is most likely because the market is so oversaturated that this is the only way to try and attract in more investment. Westword report. Denver no longer requires marijuana business applicants to prove they’re lawful residents of the United States, and state regulators aren’t far behind.

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Law & Order Star Gets Go Ahead To Open NJ Dispensary

Cannabis Law Report

Don’t know why but this just made us chuckle… Ice-T, Playboy Playmate partner get review board’s OK for Jersey City cannabis dispensary. Jersey City’s budding cannabis industry just got a jolt of star power. Medicine Woman, a proposed cannabis dispensary co-owned by actor and rapper Ice-T and Playboy Playmate and cannabis expert Charis Burrett was approved by the city’s Cannabis Control Board meeting Monday night.

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Statement: CANNRA Responds to Cannabis Administration & Opportunity bill

Cannabis Law Report

CANNRA has issued the following letter responding to the introduction of the Cannabis Administration & Opportunity Act applauding the inclusion of feedback CANNRA previously issued on the draft bill, noting additional cannabis regulatory considerations presently facing states, and emphasizing the essential role state cannabis regulators should play in federal cannabis policy discussions.

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6 Science-Backed Benefits of Using CBD

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a natural compound found in the Cannabis sativa plant. When inhaled, applied topically, or consumed, CBD can interact with the cannabinoid system, which is responsible for numerous processes, including learning, emotional processing, temperature control, and pain control. As a result, CBD might offer a number of benefits, such as pain relief, reduced anxiety and depression, better digestion, and improved mood.

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Oregon Dept of Ag Is Recruiting Hemp Types – Check Their Tweet

Cannabis Law Report

#Recruiting for Oregon's first class of #Hemp Commodity Commissioners! Nine volunteer positions available including producers, processors, handlers, and a public member. Make decisions, make a difference! Apply by August 22, terms begin by Sept. 25: [link] pic.twitter.com/KhpJNux205. — Oregon Dept. of Ag (@ORagriculture) July 26, 2022.

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Press Release: “StateHouse Holdings Inc., Formerly Harborside Inc., Announces Agreement with IRS to Resolve and Reduce Legacy 280E Federal Tax Obligations Related to Harborside

Cannabis Law Report

Note this sentence… is pleased to announce that it has reached a Partial Payment Installment Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) related to the federal tax returns of its wholly-owned subsidiary Patients Mutual Assistance Collective Corporation (“PMACC”) for the 2007 to 2012 fiscal years and the 2020 fiscal year.

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New York Bans Smoking Cannabis and Tobacco on State Beaches, Boardwalks, and Playgrounds

Cannabis Law Report

Following the lead of NJ, here is what’s being said. New York just passed a law that bans tobacco or cannabis smoking on any state beaches, boardwalks, marinas, playgrounds, recreation centers, and group campsites. Now that the new law is in effect, anyone caught sparking up a joint or a cigarette in any of these public areas can be fined $50.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) Get Together On Psychedelics

Cannabis Law Report

An unlikely pair, but then, you could say that’s what psychedelics are all about … being outside the box. That said when you see a photo of them both it all makes more sense. Bloomberg report. The firebrand New York Democrat and the conservative Texas congressman rarely find themselves on the same side of the table. But Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) share support for expanding psychedelic research studies to active-duty military.

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Pa. medical marijuana grower lays off dozens, says industry taken over by out-of-staters

Cannabis Law Report

Suprise surprise MSOs doing the Starbucks thing… Good to see they’ll try and fight the predators. A Johnstown-based medical marijuana grower has reportedly laid off or cut the hours of 50 of its 110 employees, saying the state has allowed big, out-of-state firms to monopolize the industry. Hanging Gardens and several other independent growers are in the process of filing a lawsuit against the state, a spokeswoman said Thursday.

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Maybe This Time Will Be Different: Senate Unveils Legislation to Legalize Marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

On Thursday, July 21, 2022, Senators Chuck Schumer, Ron Wyden, and Cory Booker unveiled the long-awaited Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA) , which, if passed, would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level and require various federal agencies to establish rules for regulating various aspects of the marijuana industry. This long-sought social equity legislation is also, and importantly, designed to minimize the impact the prosecution of marijuana crimes has on low-level offe