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Rhode Island: Adult-Use Marijuana Sales to Begin Next Week

NORML

"We are proud to launch adult use sales in Rhode Island just six months after the Cannabis Act was signed into law, marking the Northeast’s fastest implementation period,” said Matt Santacroce, interim deputy director of the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation. The post Rhode Island: Adult-Use Marijuana Sales to Begin Next Week appeared first on NORML.

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The future of cannabis is about to photobomb the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Leafly

The new Cookies flagship store at Herald Square may backdrop Al Roker's standups on Thursday. The post The future of cannabis is about to photobomb the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade appeared first on Leafly.

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We’re Thankful for You in 2022

NORML

Our successes are only possible because of your support in our fight for cannabis freedom. The post We’re Thankful for You in 2022 appeared first on NORML.

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How Medical Cannabis Programs Differ Throughout the United States

Veriheal

Medical cannabis is legal in 37 states, including our nation’s capital, Washington, DC. Nineteen states have legalized recreational or adult-use cannabis. Just because medical cannabis and recreational cannabis are legal in so many places doesn’t mean that the programs are uniform across the country. There are many existing differences between medical cannabis programs from state to state.

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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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Investors Lose Billions with Canadian Cannabis 

Cannabis Life Network

Investors have lost billions investing in Canadian cannabis. That’s the latest data collected by the law firm Miller Thomson. Of the total 183 publicly traded licensed cannabis producers, they collectively lost $131 billion. Or, as one Redditor put it, High quality marijuana cost $7.69 per gram. It’s estimated that the average joint has 0.32 grams of marijuana in them.

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Oregon Cannabis: Drive-Thru Marijuana Sales Ending?

Canna Law Blog

The OLCC rulemaking process continues after a public hearing on October 25 and the close of the public comment period on October 31. You can read our prior coverage here , here and here , and you can read the proposed rules here. The public hearing lasted about 35 minutes and a hot topic was whether retailers may continue to deliver medical and recreational marijuana to customers and patients through a drive-up window or whether the OLCC will kill drive-thru delivery.

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Leafly holiday gift guide 2022: Arizona

Leafly

Time to start shopping for the best cannabis products in the Grand Canyon state. Here are the dankest vapes, edibles, and flower in Arizona. The post Leafly holiday gift guide 2022: Arizona appeared first on Leafly.

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Hemp facility explodes in Oregon 5 workers injured as town evacuates

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp plant explodes in Oregon, video shows. 5 workers injured as town evacuates A town in Oregon was forced to evacuate after explosions at a hemp plant injured five employees, according to deputies. At around 3:40 p.m. on Nov. 20, Grass Valley residents were asked to evacuate after deputies were concerned that “chemicals might explode” […].

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Leafly holiday gift guide 2022: Illinois

Leafly

Cannabis and cannabis products are the perfect gift for friends and family. Here are the best vapes, edibles, and buds in Illinois. The post Leafly holiday gift guide 2022: Illinois appeared first on Leafly.

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Oregon Governor Issues Marijuana Pardons For 45,000 People

Cannabis Law Report

No one deserves to be saddled with the impacts of a simple possession of marijuana conviction—a crime that is no longer on the books in Oregon. I am pardoning these prior Oregon offenses, an act that will impact an estimated 45,000 individuals. [link] — Governor Kate Brown (@OregonGovBrown) November 21, 2022 Read more at Marijuana […].

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CBD did not help people who got too high, study finds

Leafly

All your CBD news of the month in one spot. The post CBD did not help people who got too high, study finds appeared first on Leafly.

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Alert: U.S. Hemp Roundtable Sends Follow-Up Comments To VA Hemp Task Force

Cannabis Law Report

Last week, the U.S. Hemp Roundtable (USHR) sent a follow-up letter with additional comments to the Virginia Hemp Task Force as a response to its recent draft report regarding the safe and responsible manufacture and sale of hemp extracts and other substances containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) intended for human consumption. As we shared on November 8th, the report weighs heavily on testimony […].

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Fuel your sessions this season with holiday highlights at Verilife in Massachusetts

Leafly

See our top picks at Verilife dispensaries in Massachusetts to add to your wishlist. Find premium flower, delectable edibles & more. The post Fuel your sessions this season with holiday highlights at Verilife in Massachusetts appeared first on Leafly.

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OCA Response to Governor’s Pardon of Some Marijuana Convictions

Cannabis Law Report

Today Governor Brown announced that she is pardoning those people who, prior to 2016, were convicted of marijuana Possession of less than an ounce. We applaud the Governor’s decision to do this and are thankful for her work with the cannabis industry over her administration. This kind of real action impacts tens of thousands of […].

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Leafly holiday gift guide 2022: Maryland

Leafly

Happy holidays! Recreational cannabis in MD is on the horizon. Until then, check out great weed products already available in Maryland today. The post Leafly holiday gift guide 2022: Maryland appeared first on Leafly.

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New York Issues First Recreational Dispensary Licenses and Approves Proposed Adult-Use Cannabis Regulations

Cannabis Law Report

On November 21, 2022, the New York State Cannabis Control Board (Board) approved 36 provisional Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) licenses. The Board also approved the Office of Cannabis Management’s (OCM) proposed Adult-Use Cannabis Regulations. The 36 provisional licensees, selected from a pool of 903 CAURD applicants, include 28 entities controlled by Justice Involved Individuals and […].

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Leafly holiday gift guide 2022: Massachusetts

Leafly

2022 has been amazing for East Coast cannabis. Find a holiday weed gift in our Massachusetts guide full of vapes, flower, and more. The post Leafly holiday gift guide 2022: Massachusetts appeared first on Leafly.

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Understanding: New York’s Adult-Use Cannabis Rules & Regulations

Cannabis Law Report

The release of New York’s Adult-Use Cannabis Rules & Regulations has been highly anticipated. Understanding the meaning and implications of these draft rules and regulations is critical for success to anyone participating in the new adult-use market. Join Green Light Law Group attorneys as they give insight into what the most important take-aways and potential […].

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Leafly holiday gift guide 2021: Weed gifts galore

Leafly

Searching for the best weed gifts for him, her, or them? We've got the stoner gifts that you don't want to miss this holiday season. The post Leafly holiday gift guide 2021: Weed gifts galore appeared first on Leafly.

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FDA Sends Out Warning “Alert” …….FDA Warns Companies for Illegally Selling Food and Beverage Products that Contain CBD

Cannabis Law Report

Constituent Update November 21, 2022 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted warning letters to five companies for illegally selling products containing cannabidiol (CBD). Warning letters were sent to the following companies: 11-11-11 Brands Naturally Infused LLC Newhere Inc dba CBDFX Infusionz LLC CBD American Shaman, LLC These companies are selling CBD containing […].

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Stock up for the season with holiday highlights at Verilife in Illinois

Leafly

With one of the largest inventories of quality brands in Illinois, Verilife is the place to find the cannabis that helps you be you this holiday season and beyond. The post Stock up for the season with holiday highlights at Verilife in Illinois appeared first on Leafly.

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New York State Cannabis Control Board Approves Change of Control of Etain LLC’s Vertically Integrated License 

Cannabis Law Report

All required regulatory approvals to complete RIV’s Etain transaction have been obtained, with final closing expected by the end of Q4 2022 TORONTO – November 21, 2022 – RIV Capital Inc. (“RIV Capital” or the “Company”) (CSE: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF), an acquisition and investment firm focused on building a leading multistate platform with […].

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Sweeten up the holidays with Vital gummies

Leafly

Award-winning pectin gummies from Vital are on sale for just $11 at Zen Leaf dispensaries for the holidays. Treat yourself to a great deal! The post Sweeten up the holidays with Vital gummies appeared first on Leafly.

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Kentucky (Kind of) Decriminalizes Medical Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

By Griffen Thorne on November 21, 2022 On November 15, 2022, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear issued an executive order intended to decriminalizes medical cannabis. This is one of the most interesting executive orders we’ve seen in a bit – and that’s saying something after the last six years in this country. Let’s take a look at exactly what it does. […].

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Verilife is your home for holiday highlights in Maryland

Leafly

Verilife dispensaries in Maryland are pulling out all the stops this year to bring patients holiday highlights to brighten the season. The post Verilife is your home for holiday highlights in Maryland appeared first on Leafly.

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California man receives 17 1/2 years sentence for cannabis vape pen fraud

Cannabis Law Report

Bakersfield.com reports A Southern California man who once competed on the Philippines national decathlon team has been sentenced to 17 1/2 years in federal prison for bilking investors out of more than $35 million with a phony scheme to market cannabis vape pens A Southern California man who once competed on the Philippines national decathlon […].

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10 CBD Edibles That Will Have You Choking Down Some Happiness

The Joint Blog

There’s no shortage of ways to enjoy CBD, but if you’re looking for something pure and delicious that doesn’t taste like medicine, there are some options out there. From gummies,edible weed,chocolate bars , to granola bars and other savory snacks, here are our favorite edibles from this year: Edible Weed. If you’re looking for a convenient way to enjoy your CBD, look no further than the edible weed.

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Press Release: CANNABIS CONTROL BOARD APPROVES FIRST CONDITIONAL ADULT USE RETAIL DISPENSARY LICENSES

Cannabis Law Report

There are plenty of press releases on the topic. Here it is straight from the horses mouth. NYS Cannabis Control Board Approves 28 Licenses for Business Owners with a Cannabis Conviction or a Family Member with a Cannabis Conviction, 8 Approved for Nonprofit Organizations Board Also Approved Adult Use Program Regulations that Establish Rules for […].

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Australia’s biggest indoor vertical cannabis farm | A Current Affair

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NYS Cannabis Control Board to hold public comment meeting

Cannabis Law Report