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New Jersey: Many Cities Opting Out of Retail Marijuana Sales Ahead of Rollout

NORML

"These moratoriums only serve to protect and prolong the illicit cannabis marketplace. Time and time again, we have seen that consumers prefer to obtain cannabis products from safe, licensed, above-ground retailers. But, absent access to such facilities, the illicit market will continue to fill this void.". The post New Jersey: Many Cities Opting Out of Retail Marijuana Sales Ahead of Rollout appeared first on NORML.

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The FDA Defers to Pharma, Nixes CBD as Dietary Supplement

Project CBD

ValidCare seeks volunteers for the final phase of expanded clinical study of CBD ’s effect on the liver.

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NORML Live: Federal Policy Discussion

NORML

Most Mondays, NORML's Political Director Justin Strekal hosts a live stream on the NORML Facebook page at 4 pm EST for the latest news and a frank discussion about marijuana policy reform at the federal level. . The post NORML Live: Federal Policy Discussion appeared first on NORML.

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The Roll-up #204: Beyoncé we’d love to try your CBD

Leafly

Leafly Culture Editor Janessa Bailey joins the crew to talk about Beyoncé and Allen Iverson. . The post The Roll-up #204: Beyoncé we’d love to try your CBD appeared first on Leafly.

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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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NM judge calls for increased purchase limit for medical cannabis patients

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

As New Mexico’s Regulation and Licensing Department works toward finalizing rules for non-medical cannabis sales, some unfinished business remains when it comes to the state’s medical cannabis program. A state district judge last week ordered RLD, the New Mexico Department of Health and the governor’s office to either change their policy for medical cannabis patient purchase amounts or present a compelling argument for not doing so.

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Terpenes and Cannabinoids – Spelling Weed Wordsearch

Cannabis Life Network

Do you know what sucks? Trying to learn to spell each terpene. Do you know what’s even harder than that? Spelling the various cannabinoids. There’s a lot of cannabis-related words that are really tricky to spell from memory. If you are reading this and thinking the opposite, you are both a spelling genius and mistaken. […]. The post Terpenes and Cannabinoids – Spelling Weed Wordsearch appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Cannabis Companies Drop Suit Against Los Angeles

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz reports. Three cannabis companies withdrew their year-old federal lawsuit against Los Angeles over the city’s controversial social equity licensing program. ARMLA One, ARMLA Two and Gompers SocEq voluntarily dropped the suit without explanation, according to a one-page filing in U.S. District Court in central California. According to the filing, each side will pay its own legal costs.

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Leafly’s 100 best cannabis strains of all time

Leafly

From iconic landraces to dynamite hybrids, there are some strains everyone should try. Download our checklist to navigate the best of the best in weed. The post Leafly’s 100 best cannabis strains of all time appeared first on Leafly.

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Canada: Charges Laid & $CN37 Million In Cannabis Seized

Cannabis Law Report

Investigators with the York Regional Police #2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau and the Organized Crime Bureau, working in partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police, have charged three people and seized approximately $37 million dollars in illegal cannabis.

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The Roll-up #205: Shameless

Leafly

When a prohibitionist turns cannabis profiteer, is that good, bad, or both? The post The Roll-up #205: Shameless appeared first on Leafly.

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Ohio cannabis legalization measure gets boost as AG OK’s language for law

Cannabis Law Report

The Colombus Dispatch writes… An effort to legalize marijuana in Ohio cleared its first hurdle Friday. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost approved revised language for a law proposed by a group called the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol. Yost rejected a previous version on Aug. 5. . The law, called “An Act to Control and Regulate Adult Use Cannabis,” would allow adults age 21 and older to buy, possess, grow and use marijuana.

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Legal Pot Delivery Sales Launch in Denver, Colorado

SpeedWeed

Denver, Colorado-based dispensary Strawberry Fields and the Doobba delivery service announced pot deliveries will be open to the public today, August 23. The companies completed their first six legal pot deliveries on August 19 during a soft launch test round. Strawberry Fields is Denver’s first dispensary that received a permit for delivery, while Doobba was Denver’s first delivery service to receive a license, and several other companies are in the process of nearing operation. .

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Hexo stock plunges nearly 30% as Ottawa cannabis firm issues US$140M worth of new units

Cannabis Law Report

A lesson for the Tilray MedMen deal as Medmen is about to issue a lot of new stock ? The Ottowa Business Jnl reports. Hexo’s shares plunged nearly 30 per cent Friday after the Ottawa-based cannabis producer announced it was issuing US$140 million worth of new units that consist of shares and future purchase warrants. Hexo said it was issuing 47.45 million units at a price of US$2.95 per unit.

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More Than 70% of New Jersey Municipalities Ban Adult-Use Cannabis Businesses

SpeedWeed

RIVERSIDE, Calif., Aug. 13, 2021 – PRESS RELEASE – The former mayor of Adelanto was arrested Aug. 13 by special agents of the FBI on a federal grand jury indictment alleging he accepted more than $57,000 in bribes and kickbacks in exchange for approving ordinances authorizing various types of commercial cannabis activity within the city, and ensuring his co-schemers obtained city licenses or permits authorizing certain commercial cannabis activities.

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Global Hemp Association Updates Community Platform

Cannabis Law Report

This is what they are saying. We are excited to announce the launch of our NEW Community Platform. Hemphallway.com. Moving forward this is where you will find all of the Global Hemp Association content and other members’ events. Soon Globalhempassociation.org will be redirecting to Hemphallway.com. See listed events here. The platform will allow for a one-stop place that caters to the hemp industry’s needs.

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5 Ways Marketing Changed with COVID-19 that Affect Cannabis Businesses – Cannabis Business Executive

SpeedWeed

5 Ways Marketing Changed with COVID-19 that Affect Cannabis Businesses – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post 5 Ways Marketing Changed with COVID-19 that Affect Cannabis Businesses – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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August 23: OLCC Commissioners Ratify Stipulated Marijuana Violation Agreement

Cannabis Law Report

August 23, 2021. OLCC Commissioners Ratify Stipulated Marijuana Violation Agreement. PDF Version. PORTLAND, Ore. – At its monthly meeting August 19, 2021, the Commissioners of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission ratified the following violation fines and suspensions based on stipulated settlements (detailed information on specific cases can be found on the OLCC website ): SUNNY RA ACRES, Inc. in Shady Cove will pay a $4,950 fine OR serve a 30-day recreational marijuana producer license sus

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Oregon Cannabis Ranch Tied to Alleged Human Trafficking

SpeedWeed

A ranch in southern Oregon was reportedly raided last week over suspicion of various illegal activity, including alleged cannabis cultivation and human trafficking. . According to a report from Jefferson Public Radio , the sheriff’s department in Josephine County, Oregon conducted the raid on Wednesday as “part of a larger investigation that began with the death of a man from a different illegal marijuana farm.” .

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Six Things You Need to Know About CBD and Other Hemp-containing Pet Products

Cannabis Law Report

The trend toward state-level legalization of cannabis has led to a surge in cannabis-derived products and a continually evolving market with many types of cannabis products for people as well as their pets. Analysts predict that pet-and-animal product sales are among the fastest-growing sectors in the CBD market with estimated sales reaching $125 million by 2022.

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Sleepless Nights and CBD

LifeCannMD

A full night’s sleep is integral to overall health and wellbeing. Seven to nine hours of uninterrupted sleep is recommended each night. The optimum amount of sleep not only ensures rest but also enough energy for the next day. Sleep also contributes to memory formation,the growth and repair of muscle and tissue, as well as fortifying the immune system to hold off illness.

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Press Releas: Nug Avenue to Open Second Location in Los Angeles

Cannabis Law Report

Nug Avenue, the Los Angeles marijuana delivery service that specializes in hand-selected flowers, is opening a second location! On Aug. 17 , parent company Sugarmade announced the purchase of a property that will serve as Nug Avenue’s second distribution and delivery hub in the city. “We’re opening a second location for a simple reason,” said Jamie Steigerwald , Nug Avenue’s Chief Marketing Officer.

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KILL TONY #519 – BRIAN HOLTZMAN

SpeedWeed

KILL TONY #519 – BRIAN HOLTZMAN Sponsored by SpeedWeed. Brian Holtzman, William Montgomery, Hans Kim, David Lucas, Matthew Muehling, Michael A. Gonzales, Yoni, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban – 08/09/2021. SpeedWeed – America’s Cannabis Delivery Service – [link]. The post KILL TONY #519 – BRIAN HOLTZMAN appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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TGA’s Dashboard Says Qld Consumes Half Of Australia’s Medical Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Pondering Pot has the story. The TGA recently released a new medical cannabis dashboard detailing a variety of information on both SAS-A and SAS-B approvals. They announced that they’re ‘committed to ongoing transparency and will release additional datasets in the future’, such as data on Authorised Prescriber applications and the concentrations of active ingredients.

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Jeremiah Wonders… #193 – Couples Therapy w/ Tad and Katie

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Jeremiah Wonders… #193 – Couples Therapy w/ Tad and Katie Sponsored by SpeedWeed. Follow @jeremiahstandup & @adamraycomedy. New Scissor Bros Merch!: shop.upstatemerch.com/scissorbros/shop/home. Support the show on venmo @Jeremiah-Watkins or by grabbing some merch at jeremiahwatkins.com. Email the show at jeremiahwonders@gmail.com. Jeremiah Watkins insta/twitter: @jeremiahstandup. www.jeremiahwatkins.tv.

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The Scott of Pot At It Again. Cann Group aiming for over-the-counter CBD approval in late 2022

Cannabis Law Report

We presume the angle is getting liberal party members to give approval and buy stock at the same time so they can all get rich selling placebo CBD to all those idiots who refuse to get vaccinated for COVID. Here’s the mindless blurb. Phase I clinical trial of the Satipharm CBD capsules in which results demonstrated the safety and high performance of the oral capsule technology, including the superior delivery profile of cannabidiol (CBD) compound to trial subjects.

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Medical marijuana sales sizzle in Pennsylvania, and the M&A market has been busy – Cannabis Business Executive

SpeedWeed

Medical marijuana sales sizzle in Pennsylvania, and the M&A market has been busy – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Medical marijuana sales sizzle in Pennsylvania, and the M&A market has been busy – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Secaucus Town Council NJ Says No To Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Just another example of towns in Jersey not liking what they are being told by the state government. Will the pattern repeat in New York as they kick their plans into action. The Hudson Reporter writes. At a special meeting, just days before the state deadline, the Secaucus Town Council voted to adopt an ordinance prohibiting recreational cannabis establishments.

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Best Cannabis Concentrate Products

Leafwell

When it comes to cannabis, calling any particular product “the best” is extremely difficult. What may work for one person may not work for another. There is no specific research to say that “ x product is better than all other products of its kind.” There are no nationwide, federal-level regulations or testing requirements, meaning results between states can vary.

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FOI Shows Synthetic Cannabis Killing Australian Prison Inmates

Cannabis Law Report

As this great report shows not only are the government trying to hide the numbers they are blind to the reasons as to why it is happening. As a Western Australian cannabis Senator recently said, “Willfully” blind. Unfortunately the government won’t change their course and more people will die. The ABC reports. Internal prison reports obtained by the ABC have shed further light on the scale and severity of synthetic cannabis inside one of Australia’s biggest jails in the m

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Innovative Cananbis Products to Improve your Dog’s Health

The Joint Blog

Cannabis products can have a wide range of benefits for your pet, but choosing the best one from the wide range of products available in 2021 can be a challenge. Here’s what you need to know about the most innovative products on the market and how to pick the right one for your pet’s needs. CBD Oil. CBD oil is among the most straightforward cannabis products for your dog.

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