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Two Congressional Hearing Next Week On Marijuana

NORML

Next week, the two key committees will hold hearings on various aspects of federal marijuana policy. The first will be held on Wednesday, June 19th, in the Small Business Committee, entitled Unlocked Potential? Small Businesses in the Cannabis Industry. Currently, in the 10 states that have legalized adult use cannabis and the 33 states that have legalized medical marijuana programs, entrepreneurs and small businesses are unable to access the valuable programs and support of the Small Business A

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Canada: Nipissing First Nation Cannabis Legislation Comes Into Play 18 June 2019 & Further Tightens Canadian Federal Legislation

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the piece in full. Worth reading to see why the Nipissing First Nation legislators had to go above and beyond existing Canadian legislation. The report. NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Nipissing First Nation’s own cannabis rules are set to become law on June 18. They are strict. Nipissing First Nation wants First Nations included in the cannabis industry.

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Oregon Hemp Litigation: Bad Contract = Big Federal Court Claims

Canna Law Blog

One-page MOU for $7.5 million deal?!? We frequently write on hemp litigation and the ways farmers and purchasers can mitigate the risks inherent in this new industry. Along with others , we have stressed the importance of strategic and careful thinking before entering before entering into a hemp-related contract. Our cannabis lawyers frequently write and speak on these and related topics.

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Cincinnati: Council Members Vote to Eliminate Marijuana Possession Penalties

NORML

Members of the Cincinnati City Council have voted in favor of a municipal measure eliminating criminal and civil penalties for marijuana possession. The new local law takes effect on July 12. Under the ordinance, activities involving the possession of up to 100 grams of marijuana will no longer be subject to local penalties. Cincinnati is one of a growing number of Ohio municipalities, including Athens and Toledo, to eliminate marijuana possession penalties.

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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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What It’s Like to Be a Parent Who Medicates With Cannabis

Leafly

Perception around cannabis is quickly evolving. Yet even in legalized areas, parents often aren’t included in the changing perceptions of cannabis. The post What It’s Like to Be a Parent Who Medicates With Cannabis appeared first on Leafly.

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State says NM’s medical cannabis cards only for residents

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

The New Mexico Department of Public Health has made it clear—only New Mexico residents can enroll in the state’s Medical Cannabis Program. “Persons who are not residents of New Mexico cannot be enrolled in the NM Medical Cannabis Program,” the department said in a statement to NM Political Report Friday. The statement came after the CEO of a prominent medical cannabis producer said he believes a change in the law allows for out-of-state patients to enroll in New Mexico’s Medical Cannabis Program

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Cannabis Concentrates for Experts

Leafly

Discover some of the finer facts about cannabis concentrates for the aspiring extract experts. The post Cannabis Concentrates for Experts appeared first on Leafly.

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Transfer of Cannabis Wealth

Cannabis Life Network

If Canadians felt strongly enough about the cannabis trade, legalization wouldn’t look as it currently does- like a large cannabis bud without a trace of trichomes. There’s big business staking its claim with an army of lobbyists and fake capital supplied by the banks, while pioneers of Canada’s cannabis industry, many of them in British […].

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Seed Certification, Global Research Lab Set Out to Standardize US Hemp

Leafly

A global hemp research lab, a nascent national review board for hemp varieties, and a handful of seed certification programs are working to standardize US hemp for a world market. The post Seed Certification, Global Research Lab Set Out to Standardize US Hemp appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Banking on the Horizon

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

By: Nabil Rodriguez, Esq. & Victor Fox*. In a press release published by the House Committee on Appropriations on June 2, 2019, a 2020 Financial Services and General Government Funding Bill was announced. Currently unnamed, the resolution appropriates annual funding for the Department of Treasury, the Judiciary, the Executive Office of the President, and other independent agencies that provide financial services such as the IRS Section 633 of the resolution would allow financial institutions

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Marijuana Edibles Will Be Sold in Canada by December

WeedAdvisor

Following a very rocky start, the Canadian cannabis industry appears to be on its way to recover. It still has a long way to go, but the eventual arrival of edibles will breathe new life into a commodity whose legal sales were somewhat underwhelming. Canada promised to have all regulations around edibles in place by October 17 th , 2019. Unlike with the initial rollout, it appears the government has kept its promise.

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This Week in Cannabis: Top Stories From Across Canada From June 8-14

Leafly

Cannabis news from around the web. The post This Week in Cannabis: Top Stories From Across Canada From June 8-14 appeared first on Leafly.

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Pennsylvania Medical Cannabis Certification Event

Canna Care Docs

Do you or someone you know need help signing up for the medical marijuana program in Pennsylvania? We’ve got you covered. Pennsylvania Cannabis Connection is teaming up with Canna Care Docs for a patient registration and certification event. Physicians will be onsite and ready to certify qualifying patients! Certifications will be $200 and veterans will receive 10% off of their evaluations.

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Kight On Cannabis: USPS Publishes New Guidelines For Mailing Hemp & Hemp Products

Cannabis Law Report

THE USPS PUBLISHED NEW GUIDELINES FOR MAILING HEMP AND HEMP PRODUCTS. This post was written by attorney Kamran Aryah with the Kight on Cannabis law firm. Sending hemp and CBD in the mail has proven to be more of a hassle than one would expect given the recent expansion of hemp’s legal status in the United States. We wrote about this topic recently , and quoted both a USPS policy statement and an administrative court ruling that hemp and hemp extracts are mailable commodities.

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Registration, Education & Certification Event

Canna Care Docs

You don’t want to miss this! Join Canna Care Docs for a Medical Cannabis Certification and Education event! Coexist Gallery LLC will be hosting us at their Steelton, PA location. We will be bringing our compassionate physicians and knowledgeable staff to the Steelton community to assist patients with registration and provide education. Evaluations will be completed by registered state approved physicians.

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Article: The Opportunity of CBD — Reforming the Law

Cannabis Law Report

The Opportunity of CBD — Reforming the Law. Pieter A. Cohen, M.D., . and Joshua Sharfstein, M.D. Recently, the FDA has taken the position that cannabidiol cannot be legally sold in either supplements or foods. As many manufacturers defy the FDA, this moment may provide an opportunity to improve the oversight of supplement ingredients and food additives.

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How Cannabis Can Help Seniors Improve Their Quality Of Life

The Joint Blog

Senior citizens can enjoy a heightened quality of life thanks to the immense, versatile therapeutics of cannabis. Whether you’re smoking, dabbing, vaping, or using CBD oil and infusions, there is always a way to get potent pain relief and a noticeable lift to your mood. If you’re open cured dried herbs, then there are endless strains of marijuana to choose from, each giving a profoundly different effect.

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Oregon State University to open Global Hemp Innovation Centre

Cannabis Law Report

OSU is establishing a Global Hemp Innovation Center, hoping to make the city of Corvallis a “research hub” regionally, nationally and globally. “Our faculty are already recognized internationally as go-to experts for research help: The launch of this center signifies our commitment to continue to build upon that established expertise and grow our impact across the state, the nation and globally,” said Alam Sams, dean of OSU’s Department of Agricultural Sciences. 

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Edibles Will Be Available in Canada in December 2019

Leafly

Health Canada has finalized new regulations governing edibles, extracts, and topicals. The post Edibles Will Be Available in Canada in December 2019 appeared first on Leafly.

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German National Caught Smuggling 2.1kg Hashish Into Bali Gets 10 Years & A US$140K Fine

Cannabis Law Report

The Denpasar Court on Thursday sentenced a German national, Frank Zeidler, to a decade in prison for smuggling 2.1 kilograms of hashish into Bali. “We sentence the defendant, Frank Zeidler, to 10 years in prison and a fine of IDR 2 billion (USD 139,700),” said Esthar Oktavi, who heads the panel of judges , as quoted by Detik. Though the 56-year-old was found guilty of violating Indonesia’s 2009 Law on Narcotics, the final sentence he received was less than what the prosecutor demanded, which w

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Legal Edibles Delayed for Months

Cannabis Life Network

If you’ve eagerly been looking forward to the legalization of cannabis edibles, extracts, and topicals, we’ve got some very bad news. It looks like you’re going to be waiting well-past October 17, 2019- the day the federal government promised to legalize edibles, which is also exactly one year to the day that Canada legalized recreational […].

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Australia’s Office of Drug Control licenses THC Global to produce extracts and tinctures of cannabis and cannabis resin

Cannabis Law Report

One of Australia’s leading listed cannabis companies is on track with its ‘farm to pharma’ business model after crossing a key regulatory hurdle. Shares in THC Global (ASX: THC) rose 12.5 per cent this morning to $0.50 after the company announced its subsidiary Canndeo was granted a manufacture licence from the Australian Office of Drug Control.

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The Roll-Up #92: Ancient Bongs and One Billion Dollars

Leafly

China uncovers a 2,500-year-old bong, and Colorado takes in $1 billion in tax revenue. Coincidence? We think so. The post The Roll-Up #92: Ancient Bongs and One Billion Dollars appeared first on Leafly.

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Brazilian Health Watchdog ANVISA Suggests Cannabis Regulation For Medicinal Use

Cannabis Law Report

The proposals made public 11 June may cause friction with central government ? Media outlet Estadao (AndrĂ© Borges, O Estado de S.Paulo June 11, 2019 ) report… Anvisa will take to the public consultation the proposal for liberation of the cultivation and production of marijuana in the Country for medical and scientific purposes; currently the body authorizes the import of plants in cases of research or for the pharmaceutical industry.

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Medical Cannabis Evaluation Event

Canna Care Docs

Join us for a medical cannabis evaluation and education event! Our knowledgeable team will be assisting patients with their MMCC registration process. And our compassionate provider will be available to certify patients and ensure they are educated about cannabis and ready to begin their wellness journey. Evaluations for qualifying patients will be offered at a discounted cost of $150!

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Florida Agriculture Commissioner Announces State Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee

Cannabis Law Report

Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried announced Monday a new Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee, which she says will collaborate with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to help improve the state’s medical marijuana policies. Here are the details care of Sunshine State News. “I’m proud to establish the medical marijuana advisory committee to help expand patient access, and to advance and modernize policies to move Florida into the future of medical marijuana,” Fried said

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Medical Cannabis Evaluation Event

Canna Care Docs

Join us for a medical cannabis evaluation and education event! Our knowledgeable team will be assisting patients with their MMCC registration process. And our compassionate provider will be available to certify patients and ensure they are educated about cannabis and ready to begin their wellness journey. Evaluations for qualifying patients will be offered at a discounted cost of $150!

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Article: In Cannabis Trademark Wars, “Wood” v. “Weed” is Closely Watched

Cannabis Law Report

Authored By Cannabis Law Group. A number of cannabis trademark infringement lawsuits have been cropping up nationally. Many involve other dispensaries or ancillary businesses in nearby marijuana markets, but an increasing number pit other plant businesses against pot shops. Horticulture, lumber and other “green product” companies are more likely than other industries to discover an overlap, considering many use shades of green and plant icons in their brand bibles.

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Seniors Presentation Series

Canna Care Docs

Join us at the Cockeysville Senior Center for an educational presentation to learn about medical cannabis and discover if it may be an option for you or a loved one. Our knowledgeable team will be there to answer all your questions and ensure you walk away with all the necessary information. Get all the details and RSVP here !

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How Hemp CBD Products Are Made: CBD Pet Treats with Honest Paws

Leafly

Honest Paws makes it easy to get CBD into your cat or dog's daily diet with CBD-infused pet treats. The post How Hemp CBD Products Are Made: CBD Pet Treats with Honest Paws appeared first on Leafly.

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