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THCp – Newly discovered and highly potent phytocannabinoid

Cannabis Life Network

We have discovered so much about cannabis over the years, but it’s vast, intricate, pharmacological map is missing many major regions. CBD dominant varieties have exploded in demand, yet the cannabinoid is still only partially understood, and there is still CBG and CBN just around the market’s corner. Now, brand new forms of THC and […].

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Utah picks companies, sites for medical cannabis ‘pharmacies’

Leafly

Utah health officials plan to award pharmacy licenses to 10 companies to dispense medical cannabis at 14 sites across the state, a major development in the program’s approaching launch. Utah’s medical cannabis program refers to dispensaries as “pharmacies,” emphasizing the program’s medical aspect. The chosen sites announced Friday by the Department of Health are largely […].

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Wait for ‘high’ before gobbling more cannabis edibles to avoid ER visit: doctors

Cannabis Life Network

People who have never smoked marijuana could be most at risk of overdosing on cannabis-infused edibles that will soon be on store shelves across the country, warns a public health physician who says first-time users may keep noshing away while expecting a high, only to experience a racing heart, anxiety and panic attacks. Dr. Lawrence Loh, adjunct professor at the Dalla […].

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Maine: Regulators Now Accepting Retail Marijuana Business Applications

NORML

State regulators have begun accepting applications from those wishing to open licensed retail cannabis facilities. Maine voters initially approved the legalization of adult-use cannabis sales in November 2016 by passing a statewide initiative, but lawmakers — led by former Republican Gov. Paul LePage — repeatedly took steps to delay the law’s implementation.

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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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Cannabis among top priorities for New York legislators in 2020

Leafly

Cuomo waffled on legalization last year, and some legislators got cold feet. Will anything change in 2020? The post Cannabis among top priorities for New York legislators in 2020 appeared first on Leafly.

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Thailand launches full-time clinics dispensing cannabis oil – take notes, Canada

Cannabis Life Network

Thailand on Monday opened its first two full-time clinics dispensing cannabis oil for medical treatment, a step forward in the government’s policy of promoting the licensed use of cannabis products to relieve the symptoms of a range of ailments. About 400 patients, many of them with cancer, were given the oil for free at a […]. The post Thailand launches full-time clinics dispensing cannabis oil – take notes, Canada appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opin

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South Dakota: Adult-Use Marijuana Initiative Certified for 2020 Ballot

NORML

A proposed measure legalizing and regulating the adult use and retail sale of marijuana in South Dakota has qualified for the 2020 ballot. The South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office acknowledged Monday that the proposed constitutional amendment will appear on the November ballot. The measure permits individuals 21 and older to possess and purchase up to an ounce of cannabis and creates a system to license and regulate retail marijuana businesses.

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10 new Canadian infused drinks

Leafly

There are plenty of new options coming to the Canadian market including hot teas, iced teas, sparkling waters, flat waters, and more! The post 10 new Canadian infused drinks appeared first on Leafly.

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Mark Taylor (Euro Editor of Cannabis Law Report) To Publish, “Bloomsbury Professional Law Insight – Cannabis Law and Regulation”

Cannabis Law Report

We’re proud to announce that our European correspondent & editor, Mark Taylor, has just announced the publication of his title “Cannabis Law and Regulation” with respected UK professional publisher Bloomsbury Professional. Here’s some information about the title. Bloomsbury Professional Law Insight – Cannabis Law and Regulation. Mark Taylor is a journalist, copywriter and editor.

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Should Your Labels Include the Term “CBD”?

Canna Law Blog

A year ago, we discussed a shift in nomenclature for hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp-CBD”) products. Many CBD companies have swapped the word “CBD” for the terms “hemp extract” and “full spectrum hemp” in hope of mitigating the risk of FDA and local enforcement actions. As we previously explained, the main impetus behind this movement seems to have stemmed from a 2001 court decision regarding the status of lovastatin, a compound found in red yeast rice , which was historically used for healing p

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Does CBD Oil Work Without THC?  

Cannabis Law Report

There are a lot of questions that are floating around regarding CBD. People want to know how it’s made, how it affects the body, where you can find it and what the perfect dosage is. If you’ve done any research on CBD, then you know it is often talked about with THC as a related topic. . CBD doesn’t contain THC naturally, though you can sometimes find THC in CBD products that you’re purchasing.

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10 new Canadian infused edibles

Leafly

The new year means that new wave of legal cannabis products are beginning to pop up in the country. What bites can you expect to see first? The post 10 new Canadian infused edibles appeared first on Leafly.

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Hey Look Everybody We’ve Made An Undisclosed Amount Of Cannabis Resin – Buy Our Shares !

Cannabis Law Report

We learn this morning from a CANN Group Ltd Press release, “7 January 2020 – Cann Group Limited (ASX: CAN) and IDT Australia Limited (ASX: IDT) have jointly announced that GMP extraction activities are underway for the first batches of medicinal cannabis resin.” What an 1/8th maybe just a 1/16th. who knows ? Our questions if we had the energy to make a phone call that most likely wouldn’t answered are as follows.

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10 new Canadian vaping products

Leafly

In the Canadian provinces where vaping is currently allowed, you can expect to see these products on store shelves near you. The post 10 new Canadian vaping products appeared first on Leafly.

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CBD Oil Benefits

Cannabis Law Report

Author: Alex Malkin. Alex Malkin is chief editor at CBD Market, has extensive knowledge of CBD and cannabinoids. Professional expert on healthy living and nutritional food supplementation. CBD (cannabidiol) oil comes directly from the cannabis plant. Many cannabinoids come from the cannabis plant. CBD is just one of them. The great thing about CBD is that it doesn’t contain any THC.

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Hobo Cannabis Company Announces Three New Licensee Retail Locations in Ontario

Cannabis Life Network

Hobo Cannabis Company is working with licensees from the province’s second allocation lottery to expand its East Coast presence Vancouver, British Columbia, Jan. 06, 2020 — Today, ?Hobo Cannabis Company (“Hobo”) announces three new retail locations in Ontario by way of service agreements with licensees from the province’s second lottery allocation.

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Hemp CBD Litigation in 2020: Prop 65

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

We hope we turn out to be wrong, but 2020 could be the year of litigation for hemp derived products, especially including FDA regulated CBD products and companies with California customers. At the end of 2019, FDA issues another 15 public Warning Letters to CBD companies along with a new website statement about the dangers of CBD, which for the first time (along with liver damage and drug interaction) included the risk (without significant claim substantiation by FDA) of “male reproductive toxi

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New cannabis products may not eat into black market, experts say

Cannabis Life Network

TORONTO — The arrival of legal cannabis edibles, vapes and other products in Ontario won’t necessarily meet the government’s stated goal of cutting into the black market, according to industry observers. The Ontario Cannabis Store, the province’s pot distributor, has announced that a raft of new products is slated to start appearing in brick-and-mortar retailers […].

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5 Simple Cannabis Oil Recipes

Higher Mentality

Edibles are a fun way to get high. Not only can one avoid the negative effects of smoke, but one can also solve the problems with the munchies that come with cannabis consumption. There are comparatively simple ways one can eat and get high at the same time. It must be noted it can take an hour or so to feel the effects. Don´t overeat because you´re expecting instant cannabis high like one would get from smoking.

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Supreme Cannabis Announces Leadership Transition

Cannabis Life Network

Supreme Cannabis Board Director and former President of Starbucks Coffee Canada, Colin Moore, appointed Interim President and CEO. Navdeep Dhaliwal departs Company, effective immediately. Interim CEO to leverage successful track record to accelerate growth and transformation strategy, while improving speed to market and rightsizing operating and capital spends.

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5 Marijuana Essentials For Cannabis Caregivers

The Fresh Toast

Cannabis caregivers: There are many marijuana products available for purchase, but buying can be hard if you don’t really know what you’re looking for. Continue reading 5 Marijuana Essentials For Cannabis Caregivers at The Fresh Toast.

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Ten Tokyo Smoke Retail Cannabis Stores to Open in Ontario in Early 2020

Cannabis Life Network

SMITHS FALLS, ON, Jan. 6, 2020 /CNW/ – Tokyo Smoke, Canopy Growth Corporation’s (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) award-winning retail brand, is proud to announce that it will be working with a total of ten recently-announced Ontario retail licence holders to open new Tokyo Smoke branded retail cannabis stores across the province. […].

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McHenry County (Illinois) to expunge 1,877 marijuana convictions

Cannabis Law Report

Following in Pritzker’s footsteps A McHenry County Judge on Monday issued an order to expunge and impound 1,877 low-level, misdemeanor marijuana convictions. The NW Herald reports. Chief Judge of the 22nd Judicial Circuit James Cowlin entered the order following a brief court hearing at 1:30 p.m. at the McHenry County courthouse in Woodstock. The expunged and vacated convictions include only misdemeanor marijuana possession charges that were not associated with a felony offense, said Dan W

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Wait for ‘High’ Before Gobbling More Cannabis Edibles to Avoid ER Visit: Doctors

Puff Puff Post

VANCOUVER — People who have never smoked marijuana could be most at risk of overdosing on cannabis-infused edibles that will soon be on store shelves across the country, warns a public health physician who says first-time users may keep noshing away while expecting a high, only to experience a racing heart, anxiety and panic attacks. Dr. Lawrence Loh, adjunct professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto, said overdose from overconsumption often means a trip to

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MJ Biz Special Report Says Cannabis Companies Now Selling Real Estate Assets & Leasing Back

Cannabis Law Report

We wonder if this development will at least give us a break from all these endless companies telling us about vertical integration and we also wonder if this is the start of the larger cannabis producers working increasingly on an outsourcing model rather than the mantra of the last few years which has been to try and centrally control all aspects of production.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

Do cannabinoids impact the functioning of the GABA-ergic receptor system? Yes. CB1 receptors and GABA receptors are located closely to one another in various parts of the CNS, including the hypothalamus, hippocampus and cortex. CB1 receptors regulate neuroinflammation by modulating GABA-ergic neuron (astrocyte and microglial cell) activity. See Answer.

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BCC Survey – Closing Date 12 January

Cannabis Law Report

BCC want your thoughts and opinions so they can improve. Let’s be honest some straight up suggestions and answers are just what they need at the moment. So, if you are in the CA cannabis sector this is a must complete survey. To All Interested Parties, This is a reminder the survey linked below will close this Sunday, January 12. If you wish to participate, please review the following information: Nearly three years ago, Proposition 64 marked the beginning of California’s three state canna

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Illinois: $3.2 Million in Marijuana Sold During First Day of Legal Sales

The Joint Blog

According to state officials, there was $3.2 million in marijuana sold in Illinois during their first day of legal sales. There were 77, 128 transactions on New Year’s Day, when the law legalizing marijuana for recreational purposes took effect, according to Toi Hutchinson, senior adviser to Gov. J.B. Pritzker on cannabis control, and first reported on by the Associated Press.

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Aphria Vapes Under Moniker ‘The Good Supply’ & ‘Solei’ Leak

Cannabis Law Report

This is your usual cannabis company disaster as vape pens are apparently the only product the company currently has to sell. It’s not hard to dig to the truth, Aphria have sub-contracted to an outfit called Greentank for their vape pans and yes, surprise surprise Greentank have used a Chinese manufacturer for the Vape Pens. How can anybody be surprised that they were going to get sub-par product.

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5 Simple Cannabis Oil Recipes

Higher Mentality

Edibles are a fun way to get high. Not only can one avoid the negative effects of smoke, but one can also solve the problems with the munchies that come with cannabis consumption. There are comparatively simple ways one can eat and get high at the same time. It must be noted it can take […]. The post 5 Simple Cannabis Oil Recipes appeared first on Higher Mentality.

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