NORML

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Last week, City Representatives Alexsandra Anello (District 2) and Dr. Sam Morgan (District 4) filed a resolution seeking to implement a Cite and Release program after working closely with members of El Paso NORML and LegalizEP. The resolution sought to end arrests for misdemeanor marijuana possession which would include anything under 4 ounces. A Class A misdemeanor is defined as 2 to 4 ounces, while a Class B is under 2 ounces.

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The Fresh Toast

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Although THC and CBD are two commonly consumed cannabinoids, CBG is gaining more popularity and attention due to its medicinal value. . Continue reading What You Need To Know About The Healing Benefits Of Marijuana’s CBG at The Fresh Toast.

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Project CBD

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Cannabis geriatrics and age-related pathologies were major topics at this year’s International Association of Cannabinoid Medicines. Seniors are currently the fastest-growing demographic of cannabis users worldwide, but is cannabis safe for the elderly? What might be the benefits?

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Leafly

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

A House committee is scheduled to consider the MORE Act, which would remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act. The post Congress takes a historic first step on national cannabis legalization appeared first on Leafly.

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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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Project CBD

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Polypharmacy - the use of five or more medications on a daily basis - is a modern-day health crisis. Could cannabis be the safer alternative prescribers and patients are looking for?

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

If you have been into a dispensary recently, you may have noticed that there are three main types of offerings: Indica, Sativa, and hybrid. Sativa and Indica represent two distinct strains of cannabis and have different intended effects. As the name implies, hybrid plants are a combination of Indica and Sativa strains and provide the effects of each plant.

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Leafly

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Step 1: Don't buy it at at gas station. Step 2: Look for test results. The post Seven ways to make sure you get the CBD you paid for appeared first on Leafly.

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CannaTech

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

The African cannabis industry is rapidly emerging, with countries including South Africa, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and others taking significant steps towards liberalised cannabis regulation. While the rapid expansion of cannabis markets in Africa is not without controversy, many advocates and stakeholders are working to ensure healthy, sustainable and equitable growth that will benefit local stakeholders.

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Leafly

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

A new crop, new companies, new production lines: Even the best companies struggle to replicate the same dosage every time. The post Creating the perfect CBD dose: It’s harder than you might think appeared first on Leafly.

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CannaTech

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

The African cannabis industry is rapidly emerging, with countries including South Africa, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and others taking significant steps towards liberalised cannabis regulation. CannaTech, the leading cannabis industry conference platform, is holding an event this November 24-26, exploring opportunities in African and global cannabis. While the rapid expansion of cannabis markets in Africa is not without controversy, many advocates and stakeholders are working to ensure healthy, sustainab

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Over the last couple of years, there has been quite a wide range of cannabis-related trademark disputes to write about on this blog, although most of those disputes have ultimately settled. Last year, Kiva Health Brands, LLC (“Kiva Health”) sued Kiva Brands Inc. (“Kiva Cannabis”) for trademark infringement, alleging that Kiva Cannabis’ “use of the names and marks KIVA and KIVA CONFECTIONS on and in relation to its cannabis containing food products is confusing, misleading, and deceiving consumer

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Businesses should take note of recent developments in the CBD space. Consumer protection regulatory agencies issued another joint warning to a company selling CBD products making allegedly unsubstantiated claims. And, the FDA continues to stick to its public position that it is working toward both understanding the impact of CBD on users and crafting an effective regulatory framework.

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Leafly

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

As early as Jan. 1, 2020, taxes on all vaping products—including accessories, pods, and concentrates such as "cannabis e-juice"—will increase from 7% to 20%. The post 20% sales tax will make vaping more expensive in BC appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Key findings of the survey include the fact that in 2019 “65% of farmers who responded to the national survey did not have a buyer” & “there is only one processor for every four growers and the average acres per processor is 138 acres, signifying a major constraint in the hemp supply chain.” The Survey. WE_The-Field-of-Dreams_October_2019-1.

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Nature's Way Medicine

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Sometime last week, Pennsylvania reached 200,000 medical marijuana card holders approved by physicians to purchase cannabis in dispensaries. The number has doubled since March of this year and continues to rise rapidly. Anxiety disorders became an approved condition last summer. Patients with a history of these conditions could since be approved if they have documentation.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

As shares tumble, jobs go to the wind and quarterly expenditure outpaces revenues at many listed cannabis companies this webinar might actually be useful. Although the way they are structuring cannabis companies we’d suggest that 30 minutes on valuations might be a little light ! Webinar This Thursday: Valuations and Due Diligence. Thursday, November 21st, 2019 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PST).

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The Fresh Toast

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

While families struggle to understand the risks and benefits of THC, some are moving to try CBD or cannabidiol. Continue reading How CBD Provides A Brighter Future For Children With Epilepsy at The Fresh Toast.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

JD Supra Article. As the cannabis industry has rapidly progressed over the years, states such as New York, New Jersey and Illinois have begun to implement legislation that encourages employers to engage in labor peace agreements with unions. On October 12, 2019, California went even further than encouragement when Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1291, which amended California’s Medicinal and Adult Use of Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA).

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Cannabis Life Network

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

I had had a long day and was surfing through videos on YouTube. I found this video of a lady showing off the beauty of her grow op. You could only see her hand as she gently stroked the leaves, describing how she cared for them in a soft-spoken voice. I felt a tingle spread […]. The post Cannabis and ASMR – a sensory high appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

The Harris Bricken Canna Law Blog writes, Over the last couple of years, there has been quite a wide range of cannabis-related trademark disputes to write about on this blog, although most of those disputes have ultimately settled. Last year, Kiva Health Brands, LLC (“Kiva Health”) sued Kiva Brands Inc. (“Kiva Cannabis”) for trademark infringement, alleging that Kiva Cannabis’ “use of the names and marks KIVA and KIVA CONFECTIONS on and in relation to its cannabis containing food products is con

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TheAnswerPage

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Dronabinol is a synthetic form of delta-9-THC used for the treatment of anorexia associated with weight loss in adults with AIDS. What are the dosing ranges for dronabinol when used for the treatment of AIDS-associated anorexia? For adult patients with AIDS: The recommended adult starting dosage of dronabinol is 2.5 mg orally twice daily, one hour before lunch and dinner.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Marijuana Moment reports. New Jersey lawmakers are giving up on plans to enact marijuana legalization through the legislature and are now seeking to put the question before voters on the 2020 ballot. Senate President Steve Sweeney (D) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Nicholas Scutari (D) announced on Monday that while they had “made further attempts to generate additional support in the Senate to get this done legislatively,” the “votes just aren’t there.

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Burns Levinson (Cannabusiness advisory)

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

See Hemp & CBD Panel here. With the cannabis space continuing its significant pace of growth, the industry has witnessed new players enter the arena: hemp and cannabidiol (“CBD”). The demand for hemp and CBD has skyrocketed in recreational, industrial, and retail spaces, however, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has not kept up with this influx despite its prohibition of the sale of CBD.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

MEDFORD, OREGON – November 18, 2019 — Grown Rogue International Inc. (CSE:GRIN | OTC: GRUSF) (“ Grown Rogue ” or the “ Company ”), a vertically-integrated, multi-state cannabis company, with operations and assets in Oregon, California, and Michigan, has released survey data suggesting the pricing in the Oregon cannabis market is recovering. .

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LIWTS

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

If you’ve come across the concept of AVB but aren’t exactly sure what to make of it, you’re certainly not in the minority. AVB is an abbreviation of “already vaped bud”, which is pretty self-explanatory. When cannabis is vaporized, the vast majority of the THC in the bud is extracted for inhalation. Unlike combustion, the [ ] The post What is ‘Already Vaped Bud’ and What Can You Do With it?

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Jere’s the short press release. Green Flower Media has partnered with Andrew Salinas, Chief of Police in Port Hueneme, California, to administer what is believed to be the first-ever cannabis education course for law enforcement. This course is designed to provide a comprehensive education to police officers, seeking to help eliminate any confusion around about local laws around the country.

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Leafly

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

From lotions and salves to lip balms, bath products and lubes, learn the primary categories of cannabis topicals, and what the science (so far) says about their efficacy. The post The four main types of cannabis topicals appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

FDA and FTC Issue Joint Warning Letter For CBD Products and Senator Schumer Applies Pressure on FDA to Regulate CBD. By Tonya M. Esposito & Renee B. Appel on November 19, 2019. POSTED IN CBD/HEMP. Source: [link]. Businesses should take note of recent developments in the CBD space. Consumer protection regulatory agencies issued another joint warning to a company selling CBD products making allegedly unsubstantiated claims.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

It’s almost two years in, California city has 11 marijuana businesses in operation now, with about 50 more working their way through the planning process but there’s still no official cannabis compliance officer. All they need to do is look around them to see how chaotic things get without the right people overseeing the industry. The full report.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

This time it is Union County Illinois where Police are asking for the public’s help after they say suspects stole 42 acres of hemp with an estimated value of $US2million. News Channel ABC 20 reports…… The Union County Sheriff’s Office says the hemp crop was located in a remote area in Union County, east of Dongola, Ill. The grower told police the entire field of hemp had the tops of the plants removed.

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