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Medical Marijuana On College Campuses Is Already A Sticky Issue

The Fresh Toast

The discrepancy between federal and state laws has created a quagmire of problems for college students. Continue reading Medical Marijuana On College Campuses Is Already A Sticky Issue at The Fresh Toast.

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Germany Considers Marijuana Legalization in a “Historic Policy Turn”

WeedAdvisor

Germany is considering joining the list of industrialized nations who plan to legalize recreational marijuana in the near – albeit unspecified – future. Chancellor Angela Merkel’s governing party, the Christian Democratic Union, opened up to the idea of legalization in what German broadcaster Deutsche Welle calls “…a historic policy turn for the conservative party.”.

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Gifting cannabis to the terminally ill becomes tax-exempt in California

Leafly

Under Prop. 64 it actually cost money to give away medicine to patients in need. But how much can growers afford to give? The post Gifting cannabis to the terminally ill becomes tax-exempt in California appeared first on Leafly.

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USDA Issues Hemp Regulations

NORML

The United States Department of Agriculture has issued interim rules governing the commercial cultivation of hemp. The rules are still subject to a mandatory 60-day public comment period following their publication in the Federal Register. States the agency, “If a State or Indian Tribes wants to have primary regulatory authority over the production of hemp in that State or territory of that Indian Tribe they may submit, for the approval of the Secretary, a plan concerning the monitoring an

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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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Should You Import Hemp to the United States?

Canna Law Blog

The passage of the 2018 Farm Bill and the legalization of hemp and hemp-derived products has sparked strong business interest from foreign stakeholders. For the past few months, our firm has received numerous inquiries from existing and prospective clients about the legality of importing the agricultural crop and its derived products, particularly hemp-derived CBD (“Hemp-CBD”), to the United States.

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BREAKING: USDA Releases Hemp Rules

Canna Law Blog

Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) released its interim hemp rules. This is a major step in the full implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill. These rules are not final but they will be effective as soon as they are published in the Federal Register. Stakeholders will have 60 days to submit comments on the interim hemp rules.

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Canada: Quebec Raises Legal Cannabis Purchasing Age to 21

Cannabis Law Report

The Quebec government’s contentious cannabis legislation that will impose some of the strictest rules in Canada has been adopted by the province’s National Assembly. On Tuesday, Legault’s government used its majority to pass Bill 2 which will raise the legal age to consume and purchase recreational marijuana from 18 to 21. The change will come into effect as of January 1, 2020.

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Vaping Crisis Triggers Change in States with Legal Marijuana

WeedAdvisor

Legal marijuana retailers in the U.S. have made some changes due to the vaping crisis. According to NPR , the report of vaping illnesses continues to mount, with the CDC still desperately trying to find a cause. Meanwhile, some states responded by cracking down on vaping, imposing emergency restrictions in hopes that doctors can eventually find some answers.

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Grizzle Report Asks If MedMen is Bust……

Cannabis Law Report

MedMen is the poster child for the excesses of the legal cannabis market writes Grizzle here’s the introduction to their report which we suggest you read in its entirety. If their assertions are correct there’s going to be a lot of people who will be wondering where all that money went. Huge management pay packages, even larger spending and new shares, new shares, and more new shares.

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US finalizing rule to allow farmers to legally grown hemp

Cannabis Life Network

U.S. agriculture officials said Tuesday a rule that allows farmers to legally grow hemp will be finalized this week, a move that many states have awaited for months so they can begin widespread hemp production. The rule is set to be published Thursday and effective immediately. It establishes requirements for licensing, maintaining records on the […].

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Topics and Trends Newsletter: Fall Cannabis Edition

Cannabis Law Report

The fall edition of Topics and Trends ,* published by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, is available for viewing. Inside this edition: Need to Make License Changes? Who should I contact for general questions about my marijuana license? You and Your Enforcement Officer. Extraction Requirements – Fire Marshal, WSLCB Approval, and Ethanol Permits.

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Cosmetics, Hemp, and CBD: Legislative and Regulatory Update

The Blunt Truth

Through a reintroduced House bill, Congress is taking strides to push for cosmetic regulation reform and, separately, through the SAFE Act, it is seeking to establish a safe harbor for financial institutions to support the burgeoning cannabis industry. Plus, the USDA just issued an interim rule for hemp production. USDA Issues Proposed Rule for Hemp Production.

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Nigerian Webmaster Arrested For Hosting An Investigative Story About Nigerian Company Where Cannabis Is Openly Smoked

Cannabis Law Report

This is one of the stranger stories concerning cannabis and media that we’ve seen and somewhat concerning.Hillcrest Agro-Alied Industry, is one of the group of companies owned by a former Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mrs. Sarah Alade. The story published says the company tolerates the smoking of Indian hemp (cannabis) by workers.

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Acidic Cannabis – Precursors in Every Jar

Cannabis Life Network

Why is it when you eat raw weed you don’t get high? Being bound to an oil or fat is a benefit, not a requirement. Straight THC distillates can be eaten and a stone will still be felt. So clearly, fat or alcohol isn’t actually necessary. It all comes down to what decarboxylation really means. […]. The post Acidic Cannabis – Precursors in Every Jar appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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USDA Hemp Interim Final Rule Released

Cannabis Law Report

The US Hemp Roundtable writes. Hemp Supporters: This morning, the USDA released its long-awaited Interim Final Rule for the US Domestic Hemp Program. Read it here. Our attorneys and policy analysts are carefully reviewing the Rule, and will be participating in a USDA briefing this afternoon. We will share our analysis in the coming days. A we pore through the details, we remain cautiously optimistic.

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Hexo Corp. shares drop on $56.7M fourth-quarter loss

Cannabis Life Network

Shares of Hexo Corp. fell after the cannabis company posted a larger-than-expected fourth-quarter adjusted loss and an inventory writedown. The Gatineau, Que.-based pot producer’s stock slipped as much as 10 per cent to $2.72 on the Toronto Stock Exchange, but regained some ground to trade for $2.89 by late morning. “Our company’s still young, despite all that we’ve accomplished, […].

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Australian Law Firm Acts For Medical Cannabis Company, Cronos Australia

Cannabis Law Report

The Thomson Geer team was led by Adam Brooks, supported by Wendy Miller, Matthew Persico and Ebru Davidson. The AFR has the details. Medicinal marijuana company Cronos Australia is seeking to raise $20 million at $0.50 a share for its initial public offering. The company, which is structured as a joint venture with NASDAQ-listed global cannabinoid company Cronos Group, is offering 40 million shares.

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Canopy expects new pot goods on shelves in late 2019

Cannabis Life Network

Canopy Growth Corp. expects to have about 30 pot-infused products on the market by the end of the year, including distilled cannabis to be used in mixed drinks. The Smiths Falls, Ont.-based company will start with beverages, edibles, and vapes and plans to roll out 32 specific items by end of December and add 20 more […]. The post Canopy expects new pot goods on shelves in late 2019 appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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South Park: The Further Adventures Of Randy & Tegridy Farms – Is It All Over For Tegridy ?

Cannabis Law Report

Maybe the cannabis burgers will save the business? The problem with South Park and their cannabis / Randy plot lines is that they are so scarily near to the truth of mismanagement of some companies in the industry, that the satire can almost get lost. We have a investigative story on the way that even Randy might think is a bit crazy. But then again that’s Colorado for you.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

Where can clinicians obtain up to date evidence-based information about an FDA-approved drug? Pertinent information and data collected during the preclinical and clinical studies of the drug approval process are included in the Physicians’ Desk Reference and in the drug package insert. See Answer. See Answer.

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Vietnamese Man In Western Australia Gets 7 Year Prison Term For Huge Cannabis Grow

Cannabis Law Report

A total of 7,567 plants were growing in 14 commercial-scale greenhouses on the 19-hectare property. Truong’s lawyer Alix McGregor said her client had been working as a gardener on the property and was only paid $1,800 over seven months to cultivate the crop. We’d highlight our story earlier in the week about Vietnamese gangs using people like Mr Truong to grow cannabis illegally and the result of which has been the death of 39 people in the back of a freezer lorry in Southern England

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Here’s What You Need To Know About Treating Joint Pain With Cannabis

The Fresh Toast

While CBD and THC certainly can’t take over the entirety of a pain management regimen, studies on cortisone treatments are bringing the conversations of cannabis to greater light. Continue reading Here’s What You Need To Know About Treating Joint Pain With Cannabis at The Fresh Toast.

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New Report / Free Download: Europe Is Open, (Publisher, Cannabis Europa)

Cannabis Law Report

Over the past two years, the European cannabis industry has emerged from the shadows to command the attention of the global market. Twenty countries have now legalised medical cannabis in some way and the European medical market is expected to be worth up to €58 billion by 2028 , becoming one of the largest markets in the world by value. In this report, you’ll find key political and regulatory updates from major European markets, commercial insights, investment trends, the biggest transatl

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Can Smoking Weed Help Your Workout? Here’s What 19 People on Reddit Had To Say

Miss Marijuana

By: Gaby Sandor. For as long as people have been utilizing cannabis, they have also been aware of its medicinal properties. Modern society, both in the United States and throughout the world, uses cannabis to help with a variety of different mental and physical ailments. It was only a matter of time before people started to wonder how cannabis affects a workout, many even see exercise as a natural remedy for many ailments.

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Illinois: Proposed Bill Will Require All CBD Products In The State To Meet Testing Requirements

Cannabis Law Report

High Times reports. A proposed bill would require all CBD products sold in Illinois to meet testing requirements that would be developed by the state Department of Agriculture. CBD is a cannabis extract that does not cause a high but is marketed as a healing remedy to alleviate conditions such as anxiety or chronic pain. The product’s regulation is so lax that even those in the industry have voiced concerns, the Chicago Tribune reported.

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How to shop online for the perfect smoking products

Leafly

vapor.com wants to help cannabis consumers pick out their perfect smoking gear by carefully considering their favorite methods, personal style and more. The post How to shop online for the perfect smoking products appeared first on Leafly.

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Kratom Capsules vs. Powder

Cannabis Law Report

The popularity of Kratom is spreading like wildfire across the world, and even health professionals are recommending their patients to make the switch instead of using conventional pharma medications. Kratom is used for relieving stress, anxiety, and pain, and also as an energy booster. However, it is available in different forms, and users are confused about which one to take for their needs.

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How to Make a Pumpkin Bong in 4 Simple Steps

Cannabis Maven

Pumpkin bongs are the epitome of a perfect High Halloween.

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Aloe Rid Shampoo Review-What does Nexxus Aloe Rid do?

Cannabis Law Report

If you are going to appear for a drug test in the near future and in case you have a history of using drugs in the recent past, then you should definitely follow body detox methods to remove any toxin presence from your body. As during a drug test, samples of your saliva, blood, urine, fingernails, and even hair strands are taken, it is important that you follow methods to detox each of these individually.

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Chicago to Garner $3.5 Million in Taxes Next Year From Legal Marijuana

The Joint Blog

Recreational marijuana tax revenue will result in $3.5 million in new taxes next year in Chicago despite sales only being legal for four months, based on Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s proposed $11.65 billion budget announced earlier this week. According to the Associated Press, the figure represents four months of expected tax collections because the state law that legalized pot sales prevents cities and towns from collecting taxes on those sales until next September.