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California Made $300 Million on Legal Cannabis in 2018, and It’s Just Getting Started

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The new revenue is equivalent to average salaries for an extra 4,000 teachers, or 3,500 additional police officers. The post California Made $300 Million on Legal Cannabis in 2018, and It’s Just Getting Started appeared first on Leafly.

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Drug Manufacturer For CVS and Walgreens Launches Line of Hemp Supplements

The Fresh Toast

Drug Manufacturer For CVS and Walgreens Launches Line of Hemp Supplements With hundreds of different product offerings, it should come as no surprise that major players like Contract Pharmacal would eventually eye hemp as the next major health and wellness ingredient. The post Drug Manufacturer For CVS and Walgreens Launches Line of Hemp Supplements appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Wisconsin Could Decriminalize Cannabis, Legalize Medical Use

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Gov. Tony Evers would allow doctors to recommend medical marijuana. He'd also decriminalize less than 25 grams, and allow expungements of past records. The post Wisconsin Could Decriminalize Cannabis, Legalize Medical Use appeared first on Leafly.

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Scientists And Experts Blast Anti-Marijuana Book ‘Tell Your Children’

The Fresh Toast

Scientists And Experts Blast Anti-Marijuana Book ‘Tell Your Children’ Scholars and scientists are concerned the book might throw a wrench in the marijuana movement currently sweeping the United States —something they argue would do more harm than good. The post Scientists And Experts Blast Anti-Marijuana Book ‘Tell Your Children’ appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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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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Grow Your Greatest: Tips & Tricks for Massachusetts Cannabis Growers

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Two longtime growers at Easthampton cannabis producer INSA share the Massachusetts-specific grow tips they've cultivated over the years. The post Grow Your Greatest: Tips & Tricks for Massachusetts Cannabis Growers appeared first on Leafly.

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Cancer Survivors Share The Strains That Helped Them Carry On

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Canadians candidly share their own stories of being a cancer survivor and how cannabis has helped. The post Cancer Survivors Share The Strains That Helped Them Carry On appeared first on Leafly.

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Here Is The One Way Marijuana Use Can Kill You

The Fresh Toast

Here Is The One Way Marijuana Use Can Kill You Today, organ transplants are an accepted miracle of modern medicine. When it comes to this subject however, marijuana use can kill you. The post Here Is The One Way Marijuana Use Can Kill You appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Alaska Could Disband Its Cannabis Board. Is That… Good or Bad?

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Gov. Mike Dunleavy wants to repeal the boards tasked with regulating alcohol and marijuana in Alaska. What exactly would that mean? The post Alaska Could Disband Its Cannabis Board. Is That… Good or Bad? appeared first on Leafly.

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Black Market Soars in Windsor as Illegal Dispensaries Fill In

WeedAdvisor

Despite legalization being in full swing and the decision to opt-in for brick and mortar stores, the city of Windsor, Ontario is experiencing a massive boom in illegal cannabis sales. According to the Windsor Star , several unlicensed online dispensaries have taken hold for the sole purpose of serving Windsor residents. The speed, convenience and pricing all significantly undermine the comparatively awful Ontario Cannabis Store, which suffers from inventory shortages and longer delivery times.

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Open Mike Eagle’s Creative Super Powers Fueled by Microdosing

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Hip hop artist, comedian, and cultural force Open Mike Eagle compares recording on Kiva cannabis edibles to eating Dragonball-Z’s senzu beans. The post Open Mike Eagle’s Creative Super Powers Fueled by Microdosing appeared first on Leafly.

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“C” is for…

The Blunt Truth

Cannabidiol (CBD) competed with Vitamin C as a top ingredient in new cosmetic products this past year, with promises of having anti-inflammatory effects and other healing properties. Amid the hype, at the end of 2018, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, P.L. 115-334 (the “2018 Farm Bill”) was signed into law, changing the marketing of hemp and derivatives of cannabis and further removing hemp from the Controlled Substances Act thereby making it no longer an illegal substance under federal l

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Recipe: Rich and Infused Cocoa Hazelnut Spread

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Nutty, chocolate-packed, infinitely decadent, and cannabis-infused. Here's the recipe for one of the best spreadable treats around. The post Recipe: Rich and Infused Cocoa Hazelnut Spread appeared first on Leafly.

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Is Hemp CBD Oil Safe for Dogs, Cats & Other Pets?

Otherside Farms

The popularity of supplements made of cannabidiol (CBD) is on the rise and can be found online at Simply Pets. And with CBD supplements available for pets now, many dog owners tend to reasonably question their safety. What do you make of all the CBD craze? What Makes CBD Safe to Use. Most of the bad reputation surrounding cannabis comes from its major psychoactive compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

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Brothers, Jazz Cats, and Smokers: Music and Cannabis at Florida’s Foundation Records

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Take a look inside Foundation: one of Florida's unique vinyl shops run by two brothers with a passion for music and vintage threads. The post Brothers, Jazz Cats, and Smokers: Music and Cannabis at Florida’s Foundation Records appeared first on Leafly.

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LAST CHANCE TO COMMENT ON CANNABIS EDIBLE’S 10 MG THC LIMIT

Cannabis Life Network

(Written by Ted Smith, the founder of Victoria Cannabis Buyer’s Club) Tomorrow is the public’s last opportunity to send comments to Health Canada regarding regulations controlling the production and sale of edible and topical cannabis products, as well as other concentrates! This is a common tactic of Health Canada; They give interested taxpayers two months […].

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5 Vaping Cannabis Hacks

Otherside Farms

Sure, you can toss your wax or shatter into a dab rig and torch it up. There are some more unique ways to vape cannabis, however. Using these fun tips and tricks you can impress your friends and get a little more enjoyment out of your session. Some of these tips will also make your life much easier. You’re welcome. Vaping Cannabis In A Nicotine Vape.

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Bhang and Indiva Announce Roll-Out for Canada’s Edibles Market with Origin House

Cannabis Life Network

Bhang to host sensory sessions at 180 Smoke locations across Toronto to educate Canadian consumers on proper edibles use in advance of legalization Sessions highlight Bhang’s focus on leading the expanding cannabis marketplace with an unmatched portfolio of award-winning brands LOS ANGELES (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bhang Corporation (“Bhang” or the “Company”) announced on Feb. 13 that it […].

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HB 136 Promises to Give Kentucky a Leadership Role in Medical Cannabis

Cannabis Maven

Kentucky fights for medical marijuana.

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California: CCT and CET Collection Mechanics: “CDTFA failed abysmally to inform and educate the entire group – cultivators, distributors, and manufacturers, regarding the record-keeping responsibilities relating to CCT.”

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Jordan Zoot / a BIZ inaBox. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. We have discussed in other Posts our concerns about inadequacies in the information the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration [“CDTFA”] has distributed relating to the Cannabis Excise Tax [“CET”] and Cannabis Cultivation Tax [“CCT”] as well as inadequacies in the tax return CDTFA adopted [1].

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Beverage Trade Network Launches the First-ever Cannabis Drinks Expo

Cannabis Maven

The first ever cannabis drinks expo will take place on July 25 in San Francisco.

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New study shows CBD as effective antidepressant in mice

Leaf Science

A groundbreaking new study conducted by the University of Sao Paolo has found that CBD works as a long-lasting and rapid antidepressant in mice. This new study , published in the medical journal Molecular Neurobiology in June, found that cannabidiol was successful at inducing rapid and sustained antidepressant-like effects when tested on rodents. Testing Cannabidiol (CBD) for Antidepressant properties.

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HB 136 Promises to Give Kentucky a Leadership Role in Medical Cannabis

Cannabis Maven

Kentucky fights for medical marijuana.

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Gabriella’s Kitchen’s Joint Venture with Eximius Coffee introduces Infused Ready-to-Drink Cold Brew Coffee and Pods

Cannabis Life Network

CALGARY and SANTA ROSA, CA, Feb. 19, 2019 /CNW/ – Gabriella’s Kitchen Inc. (“GABY” or the “Company”) (CSE: GABY), an innovative and leading-edge cannabis wellness company, is pleased to announce a joint venture (“JV“) with Eximius Coffee LLC (“Eximius”) to launch a line of cannabis and CBD infused coffee beverages and infused single-serve grounds suitable for steeping. […].

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Beverage Trade Network Launches the First-ever Cannabis Drinks Expo

Cannabis Maven

The first ever cannabis drinks expo will take place on July 25 in San Francisco.

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Majority of Maryland Voters Want Legal Cannabis

MassRoots

The majority of Maryland voters support legalizing recreational cannabis, according to the most recent Goucher Poll. Conducted in an effort to understand where residents stand on several policy issues that are currently being examined by the Maryland General Assembly, the poll determined that 57 percent of voters support the full legalization of cannabis.

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Wisconsin Governor Aims To Legalize Medical Marijuana And Decriminalize Recreational This Year

MassRoots

Newly sworn-in Democratic Governor Tony Evers announced Monday that he is taking Wisconsin cannabis policy reform into his own hands by attaching proposals to his spending budget this year. With these proposals, Gov. Evers aims to legalize medical cannabis, decriminalize recreational possession and use, and expunge qualifying arrest records. “Our budget will decriminalize possession of marijuana in amounts of 25 grams or less, and we’ll also be creating a path for expungement for these crimes fo