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Pennsylvania: Governor Signs Legislation Expanding Medical Cannabis Access for Qualified Patients

NORML

Under the law, which took effect upon signing, qualified patients may now legally possess up to a 90-day supply of cannabis at one time. Patients also now have the ability to consult with authorizing physicians via video conferencing and may obtain cannabis from dispensaries via curbside pick-up. The post Pennsylvania: Governor Signs Legislation Expanding Medical Cannabis Access for Qualified Patients appeared first on NORML.

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Mexico + Clarence Thomas = Weed legalization? Don’t bet on it

Leafly

Mexico's Supreme Court abolished prohibition (again), and one US justice looks like he'd do the same. Here's what it really means. The post Mexico + Clarence Thomas = Weed legalization? Don’t bet on it appeared first on Leafly.

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Justice Delayed in Delaware: Activists Respond to Cancelled Cannabis Vote

NORML

“Legalizing cannabis is about more than just allowing recreational use, or the money that can be made. This essential reform is about undoing a century of racist policies that disproportionately targeted Black and Latino communities.". The post Justice Delayed in Delaware: Activists Respond to Cancelled Cannabis Vote appeared first on NORML.

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Works of fire: 9 super-hot July 4th cannabis strains

Leafly

Before enjoying those fireworks this 4th of July, pick up a flight of patriotic weed like Red Zlush, Cindy White, Blue Zushi, Rum Punch, First Class Funk, and more. Pow! Boom! The post Works of fire: 9 super-hot July 4th cannabis strains 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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South Dakota: Protections for Medical Cannabis Patients Take Effect Today

NORML

The South Dakota Department of Public Safety issued guidelines today for law enforcement requiring them to cease arresting those persons who identify as patients and meet certain qualifications. The post South Dakota: Protections for Medical Cannabis Patients Take Effect Today appeared first on NORML.

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What You Need To Know About Legal Marijuana In California

Cannabis Law Report

Ever since 2016, California has had marijuana legalization throughout the state. This allows a large percentage of the population to consume marijuana for whatever reason they want. It can be done recreationally to feel the effects, for the health benefits or for any other reason. However, whether you like to get your gear from a local dispensary, or a service such as Me Time Box , it is important to know the inner workings of the legalization.

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What does ‘infused pre-roll’ mean?

Leafly

Infused is when your joint goes Beast Mode. The post What does ‘infused pre-roll’ mean? appeared first on Leafly.

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Connecticut: Applications being accepted for cannabis-related Social Equity Council

Cannabis Law Report

With Connecticut’s new marijuana laws going into effect today, applications are being accepted for appointments to the Social Equity Council, which will review and accept cannabis-related business licenses submitted by social equity applicants. Applicants must be individuals whose household income falls below 300% of the state median, and who have lived in a disproportionately impacted area for at least five years before applying for a license, or for nine years before reaching age 18.

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Pot girl summer drinks of 2021

Leafly

Hot girls need healthy livers! The post Pot girl summer drinks of 2021 appeared first on Leafly.

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AirVape X – NewYork’s favourite vaporizer wins again!

Cannabis Law Report

The Best Portable Vaporizer by New York Times 2 years in a row; let’s see why. From the simple idea of creating a vaporizer that is sleek in design but solid when it comes to performance, a plan started to form that resulted in the birth of AirVape. There was an obvious need for a line of high-end devices that are more approachable in price without compromising quality, and AirVape was meant to fill that gap.

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This new study wants to pay you to take edibles and go to sleep

The Cannigma

There’s a good chance that if you figured out a way to get paid to eat edibles and go to bed, just the thought of this new gig could improve how you sleep. Well, you’re in luck. A new study is offering to do just that, as a way of determining how edibles can help them get a better night’s rest – and how products could be optimized with sleep in mind. ?

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Too many cannabis retail stores? Provinces struggle to find the right balance

Leafly

There is no doubt that the cannabis industry in Canada is booming. But is it possible to have too many retail store locations? The post Too many cannabis retail stores? Provinces struggle to find the right balance appeared first on Leafly.

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Statements by Justice Clarence Thomas Are Not an Endorsement of Marijuana

NewsMunchies

In what has been widely reported as “groundbreaking” statements and a “departure” from his conservative roots, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas recently said that the federal ban on the cultivation and use of marijuana within states “may no longer be necessary or proper” and that inconsistent enforcement led to “traps” for marijuana businesses.

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The Week in Weed: July 2, 2021

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week we have lots of state action – there’s news from Rhode Island, Mississippi, Delaware, South Dakota, North Carolina and Missouri. But the feds have been taking action talking about taking action too. In international news, the United Nations comes out against cannabis advertising.

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Cannabis, According to Industry Dads

Cannabis Law Report

“It doesn’t have to start with ‘don’t smoke,’ but rather the fundamentals of what cannabis is, as a plant within a legal framework.

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New Law Allows for Expungement of Marijuana Crimes in Arizona

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Marijuana use for medicinal and recreational purposes is becoming more and more common across the United States. Though cannabis use was once illegal and punishable by law, many states are now decriminalizing or even legalizing marijuana and its cannabinoids, including CBD and THC. During the 2020 elections, Arizona passed Prop 207, joining the group of states that allows recreational marijuana for individuals 21 and over.

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What Are The Most Read Articles In 2021 So Far? According To Cannabis Industry Journal, Here’s The Top 5

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. EDITOR: Heather Allman. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. On July 1, 2021, Cannabis Industry Journal published its list of the. MOST READ ARTICLES OF 2021 : Volume 6, Issue No. 26, encompassing January through June. . In case you missed a couple of these interesting stories during the first half of this frenetic year, here’s the Cannabis Industry Journal’s list of the top 5 articles, with links for easy re

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New Mexico Legilization

Connor & Connor PLLC

As of June 29, 2021, recreational-use marijuana is legal in the Land of Enchantment: the state of New Mexico. Now, adults over the age of 21 can legally possess, use, and grow cannabis for recreational purposes, as opposed to solely medical. Before June 29, 2021, medical use marijuana was the only legal form in the state, and registered patients could only cultivate 4 plants at home.

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Apple Says Yes To Cannabis Apps On Their Store

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment Says. Apple will no longer prohibit marijuana delivery services from being hosted on its App Store—one of the latest pro-cannabis developments to come out of the tech industry. The policy was updated last month to remove the ban, with some restrictions. A marijuana app must be geo-restricted to jurisdictions where cannabis is legal, and the program must be “submitted by a legal entity that provides the services, and not by an individual developer.”.

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How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Hawaii

Leafwell

If you’re looking to get a medical marijuana card in Hawaii (sometimes called a “Blue Card” or a 329 Card), then you can join our waitlist and we’ll put you in touch with a qualifying physician. We’re opening up here very soon and as soon as medical marijuana certifications become available via our telehealth platform, we can inform you – just join our waitlist below!

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Panacea Life Acquired by Exactus Inc.

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp CBD company Exactus, Inc. (OTCQB:EXDI) acquired Panacea Life Sciences, Inc. , but the amount of the transaction was not disclosed. Panacea Life Sciences is a woman-owned and woman-led company, dedicated to developing and producing legal, hemp-derived cannabinoid products for consumers and pets. Beginning at PANA Organic Botanicals located at Needle Rock and throughout its 51,000 square foot, state-of-the-art, cGMP, extraction, manufacturing, testing and fulfillment center located in Golden,

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Cannabis Day Spotlight — The Medical Impact of Canadian Cannabis

Cannabis Life Network

Happy Cannabis Day! Today is a great day to honour Canadian cannabis. Mother nature deserves to be recognized and celebrated for all its positive contributions. With that in mind, here is a Cannabis Day Spotlight on the medical impact of Canadian cannabis. On Cannabis Day We Want to Spotlight Rick Simpson Oil aka RSO Rick […]. The post Cannabis Day Spotlight — The Medical Impact of Canadian Cannabis appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Cannabis Sustainability Symposium

Cannabis Law Report

WEBINAR. BONG SCORE. We apply our entirely subjective bong score to each event. 1 Don’t Bother Unless You Need A Well Deserved Sleep. 2 You Might Learn Something But We Hope You Didn’t Pay For It. 3 This is really something, interesting presenters, well worth the money, and i actually will learn something. BLURB. Cannabis Sustainability Symposium. Wednesday, August 18, 2021 11:00 AM.

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Exhibitors 101: How to Exhibit at a Trade Show

Cannabis Law Report

Trade shows are a unique opportunity to showcase your products and brand. Do you want to know how put up a great booth? Keep reading. The post Exhibitors 101: How to Exhibit at a Trade Show appeared first on USA CBD Expo.

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Article: 5 cannabis banking options — plus 4 alternatives

Cannabis Law Report

Finder.com write. Cannabis banking options are still quite limited for marijuana entrepreneurs, despite 36 states legalizing medical marijuana and 17 states permitting recreational adult use, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Since federal law still categorizes marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug — which makes marijuana businesses illegal — national banks fear they’ll violate federal law doing business with the cannabis industry.

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Environmental, Social, & Governance: The Perfect Storm For The Cannabis Industry

Cannabis Law Report

With climate-driven, historic weather events, social unrest, and what is shaping up to be a record-breaking shareholder proxy season , stakeholder capitalism is now on the forefront of every company’s consciousness. The result is that the growth of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) measurement, benchmarking and reporting has grown by leaps and bounds over the past few years.

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Article: Workplace exposures in the cannabis industry

Cannabis Law Report

Yet another reason why federal legislation is desperately needed for a raft of reasons. Laura Davis; environmental, health and safety consultant; YellowBird ; Phoenix writes. Workers in the cannabis industry may be potentially exposed to several biological and chemical hazards. It’s been a decade since Colorado legalized cannabis for recreational use, but the industry still has a long way to go to effectively and consistently ensure the safety of marijuana cultivators, extractors, lab workers a

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Cresco Workers Unionize In Massachusetts

Cannabis Law Report

Filter report. C annabis cultivation workers at Cresco Labs in Massachusetts have successfully negotiated their first union contract. The agreement is the latest in a series of organizing actions by cannabis workers across the country, including recently secured workplace contracts in Illinois, Pennsylvania and California. “We’re seeing a big momentum in cannabis workers locally and across the country,” Sam Marvin, organizing director at United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 328, wh

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Harvest Converts Exercise Price of Select Warrants to U.S. Dollars

Cannabis Law Report

Harvest Health & Recreation Inc. (“Harvest”) ( CSE: HARV , OTCQX: HRVSF ), a vertically integrated cannabis company and multi-state operator in the U.S., today announced the terms of select issued and outstanding warrants have been amended to reflect the exercise price of such warrants in U.S. dollars. The U.S. dollar exercise price was determined using the U.S. dollar exchange rate published by the Bank of Canada on the original date of issuance of each of the warrants.

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Natural Pain Management: How Cannabis Can Help with Chronic Pain

Cannabis Law Report

If you or a loved one suffers from chronic pain, there is a relatively safe alternative to addictive pain pills: cannabis. And, in reality, as the popularity of medical marijuana skyrockets, everyone benefits except the pharmaceutical companies. How Does Cannabis Help? The human body has an Endocannabinoid System (ECS) with receptors that the cannabis acts upon.