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Your Brain On Weed: Concussions And Cannabis

The Fresh Toast

Your Brain On Weed: Concussions And Cannabis Both THC and CBD are neuroprotective antioxidants, which is a fancy way of saying they help reduce the effects brain damage whether due to trauma or things like strokes or other disease. The post Your Brain On Weed: Concussions And Cannabis appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Flying With CBD? TSA Says It’s Cool

Leafly

TSA clarifies its policy: CBD is A-OK. There are rules, though. Here's what you need to know. The post Flying With CBD? TSA Says It’s Cool appeared first on Leafly.

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Too Natural for Naturalization: Even Decriminalized Marijuana Can be a Bar to US Citizenship

The Blunt Truth

As a number of states and the District of Columbia have moved to permit possession, use and sale of marijuana for both medicinal and recreational purposes and the business of legalized cannabis distribution has grown exponentially, federal law banning such activity remains unchanged. Deeming the trend in state law irrelevant, federal immigration authorities have in fact moved in the opposite direction.

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Arizona: Supreme Court Rules That Concentrates Are Legal Under State’s Medical Cannabis Access Law

NORML

Manufacturing and possessing concentrated forms of cannabis are legally protected activities under the state’s medical cannabis access law, according to a unanimous decision issued today by the Arizona Supreme Court. The decision reverses a 2018 ruling by the Arizona Court of Appeals. Writing for the Court, justices opined : “AMMA (the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act) defines ‘marijuana’ as ‘all parts of [the] plant.’ The word ‘all,’ one of the most

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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 Extracts Are Legal, Arizona High Court Rules

Leafly

The unanimous state Supreme Court decision Tuesday concluded Arizona cardholders are immunized because cannabis extracts are considered medical marijuana. The post Cannabis Extracts Are Legal, Arizona High Court Rules appeared first on Leafly.

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New York Launches Final Bid for Adult-Use Legalization in 2019

Leafly

After failing to pass it in the budget, legislators give a new bill a try before the session ends June 19. The post New York Launches Final Bid for Adult-Use Legalization in 2019 appeared first on Leafly.

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The Future of Cannabis Consumption

Cannabis Life Network

Recreational cannabis consumption is legal in 10 states in the United States as well as all across Canada for adults of a certain age. However, unlike other recreational choices like alcohol, in many places, there is no place for adults to socially consume cannabis together. This leaves tourists high and dry when it comes to […]. The post The Future of Cannabis Consumption appeared first on Cannabis News | Marijuana News | Medical Cannabis News.

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Texas Lawmakers Approve MMJ Expansion. Will the Governor OK It?

Leafly

The long-limited Texas medical cannabis system is poised to finally open its doors to more patients. The post Texas Lawmakers Approve MMJ Expansion. Will the Governor OK It? appeared first on Leafly.

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Bulgaria becomes first EU state to authorise free sale of CBD

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Mark Taylor. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Bulgaria has become the first European Union state to officially allow a CBD distribution company to sell openly on the market. Kannaway, a subsidiary of Medical Marijuana Inc, said it has been issued with a Free Sale Certificate to produce hemp-derived CBD products from Bulgaria’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, and the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency

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420 Supporters Claim Parks Board is Keeping Vancouver Park Closed

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More than a month after Vancouver's 420 protest/celebration, a popular city space remains fenced off to the public. The post 420 Supporters Claim Parks Board is Keeping Vancouver Park Closed appeared first on Leafly.

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Special Report: Current Issues in Marijuana Regulation – Veterans Struggle to Gain Access to Medical Marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Patrick McKnight. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Current Issues in Marijuana Regulation. May 2, 2019. Veterans Struggle to Gain Access to Medical Marijuana. Thirty-three states and the District of Columbia have enacted medical marijuana programs. Despite this expansion military veterans often face greater obstacles to gaining access to medical marijuana than other groups.

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Cannabis Retail Guide: Hobo Recreational Cannabis Store, Ottawa

Leafly

See inside the Centretown cannabis store. The post Cannabis Retail Guide: Hobo Recreational Cannabis Store, Ottawa appeared first on Leafly.

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Arizona Supreme Court concentrates ruling is in. 7-0 In favour of patients

Cannabis Law Report

The Decision. jones_decision. The Phoenix New Times reports… The Arizona medical marijuana community and business industry can finally exhale: The state Supreme Court decided a crucial appeal on Tuesday by siding 7-0 with patients and state voters on marijuana resin extracts. Parties in the case of State of Arizona v. Rodney Christopher Jones received word just after 10 a.m. on Tuesday that Jones had won his appeal. “We hold that [Arizona Medical Marijuana Act’s] definition of

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Delivery Option Seen as a Viable Solution to California’s “Cannabis Retail Deserts”

WeedAdvisor

Of all the states still dealing with cannabis logistics issues, we would think California would be last on the list. Having legalized medical marijuana in 1996, California was the first to make such a bold move in terms of cannabis reform. Unfortunately, California does suffer from a minor inconvenience with major implications. Specifically, many aspiring consumers have to deal with “cannabis retail deserts” – large areas where marijuana retail shops are not available.

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Thailand: Over 1000 People Participate In 20 Day Pro Medical Cannabis March

Cannabis Law Report

Interesting piece in Greencamp yesterday about this march designed to raise awareness of medical cannabis in Thailand and request for the government to be more open about their plans for a regulated system. Here’s the report. Around 1,000 people from 11 civic groups set off on a 270-kilometer march in Northern Thailand to raise funds for cannabis research last Tuesday. .

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Hemp Legalization Causes FDA to Revisit Cannabis Product Regulation

WeedAdvisor

With medical marijuana legal in 33 states – 10 of whom have legalized it completely – it is clear by now that the so-called “Green Wave” made some serious progress. With other states, like New York and New Jersey working (albeit with a lot of difficulty) to also pass their own legalization laws, it is clear that the push to end prohibition is not going to stop.

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Arizona Ruling On Medical Cannabis & Hashish Due

Cannabis Law Report

The Arizona Supreme Court is scheduled to decide Tuesday 28 May 2019 whether medical marijuana patients can face arrest for possession of hashish. The case centers on the 2013 arrest of medical marijuana card holder Rodney Jones at a Prescott hotel on charges of possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia. Police say Jones had 0.05 ounces of hashish in a jar.

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Former High-Profile Bahamian Politician Blasts Government Over Marijuana Policy

WeedAdvisor

As the marijuana debate heats up in the Bahamas, it is unsurprising that notable public figures are willing to give their opinions. However, Bahama’s Tribune 242 reports that Minister of State for Legal Affairs Damian Gomez did more than just offer an opinion. He flat-out blasted the Bahamas’ government for its slow work on cannabis reform. Medical professionals are now busy drafting a report stating their position on medical marijuana.

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What Are The Social Impacts of Legal Cannabis in the US

Cannabis Law Report

The legalization of cannabis in the US is still under a lot of debate, which has triggered many types of research in that field. And those researches mainly suggest that legalization leads to a variety of social benefits, concerning youth, education, public health, law enforcement, safety, social justice, and crime. Furthermore, it’s obvious that that the revenue collected from marijuana programs can easily be allocated for numerous social investments such as public safety, state police, substan

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Wildflower Brands Signs Distribution Agreement for South Africa

Cannabis Life Network

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NetworkWire – Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN, OTC: WLDFF) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce the signing of an exclusive distribution agreement for the South African market. Exclusivity was granted to Africann, a local company specializing, amongst others, in the distribution of best-of-breed North American hemp products, […].

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Does Home Depot Drug Test?

Medicinal Marijuana Association

As we go down the lines of corporations in the USA that issue pre-employment drug tests, today we’ll talk about a place that many people are familiar with: The Home Depot. Our last update, in case you missed it, was for all of you who were looking to be a barista at Starbucks. The Home Depot is one of America’s biggest home improvement supplies retailing company that sells various tools, construction products, and other services.

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HB 1356 (Retail Cannabis Bill) Amended In Committee

Cannabis Law Report

California legislators advanced a bill that would increase the number of marijuana retail licenses in the state by requiring some cities and counties that have banned commercial cannabis to open their doors to the industry. Assembly Bill 1356 , which was amended in committee last week, would require local jurisdictions where more than 50% of voters supported the state’s 2016 adult-use marijuana law to: Issue one cannabis retail license for every six active general licenses for on-site liquor sal

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Why Treating Epileptic Seizures With CBD Oil Is A Good Idea?

The Joint Blog

The year 2018 witnessed a landmark decision on the cannabis front. Various states joined hands in legalizing the medicinal use of cannabis. This decision was based on a number of positive research that supported cannabis to be a potential drug that can effectively treat various diseases. Today cannabis doctors across these states and countries prescribe cannabis-based treatments to ease various ailments and discomfort associated with them.

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Another Delay for New Jersey Cannabis Legalization

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Patrick McKnight. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. An ongoing political saga took another unpredicted turn this month. After over a year of building momentum, hopes for a legislative vote on legalizing the adult-use of recreational cannabis have once again faded.

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Taking CBD Vapes to the Next Level with Hempods

Leafly

From a DIY project to a reddit darling to an online CBD vape retailer, Hempods is a prime example of how fast companies are moving into today's burgeoning CBD marketplace. The post Taking CBD Vapes to the Next Level with Hempods appeared first on Leafly.

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West Australia: The Yawoorrong Miriuwung Gajerrong Yirrgeb Noong Dawang Aboriginal Corporation Receives Grant To Grow Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

The Hemp Gazette reports…… A hemp initiative was one of ten projects in Western Australia’s Kimberley region named to receive a Regional Economic Development (RED) grant. The McGowan Government announced the grant and nine others last Friday. “The Kimberley region has great potential to develop and diversify its economy, particularly given its close proximity to Asian markets,” said Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan.

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CBD Essential Oil: The Therapeutic Benefit of Cannabis Along With Other Botanicals

Puff Puff Post

As CBD oil becomes more mainstream, people are experimenting with using it to augment other forms of natural therapy. One promising combination is with essential oils. Essential oils are plant extracts that have been used for thousands of years to treat all sorts of conditions. While CBD oil is derived from the cannabis plant, it works on different healing systems than essential oils.

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Government of New Zealand Justice Dept is currently looking for Cannabis expert with ‘Proven Experience’ and is offering $137,479-$194,088 for the position

Cannabis Law Report

The New Zealand government is currently looking to hire a cannabis expert that has “proven experience” ahead of the non-binding referendum for a legal cannabis market that will take place next year. In the first weeks of May, Andrew Little, the Justice Minister of New Zealand, announced that the people will have to vote if they want to decriminalize cannabis, but he added that there will be strict restrictions, which includes rules for home-grown cannabis, special bars for consumption, and speci

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What Are You Smoking Episode 83: Nerding Out On Cultivation with Dr. Robb

Leafly

Robert Flannery of Dr. Robb Farms discusses bringing modern agricultural science to cannabis grows and introduces a new favorite euphemism for our favorite plant. The post What Are You Smoking Episode 83: Nerding Out On Cultivation with Dr. Robb appeared first on Leafly.

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TSA Updates Cannabis Rules To Allow Hemp-Derived CBD On Flights

Cannabis Law Report

On the TSA website this notice has appeared. Source: [link]. Read more at Marijuana Moment. TSA Updates Marijuana Rules To Allow Hemp-Derived CBD On Flights.

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