NORML

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Today, you were a part of making history. The House Judiciary Committee just approved the MORE Act on a bipartisan vote of 24-10. This is legislation that tens-of-thousands advocated for by sending messages, making phone calls, and meeting with lawmakers in DC and district offices. This marks the first time that a congressional committee has ever passed a bill to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act.

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Medical Marijuana 411

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Presidential candidate Joe Biden recently rehashed one of the most common cannabis myths. He called cannabis a "gateway drug" during a campaign event. The post Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Perpetuates Cannabis Myths appeared first on Medical Marijuana 411.

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The Fresh Toast

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Even though there’s currently no cure, there are natural treatment methods available like cannabis and cannabidiol that can help alleviate many RLS symptoms. Continue reading Cannabis And CBD: Naturally Effective Treatment Method For Restless Leg Syndrome at The Fresh Toast.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

We like to check in from time to time on what’s happening with marijuana legalization around the world. To date, there are something like 40 countries that have legalized marijuana for medical use. Many more countries have decriminalized marijuana for recreational use in various amounts, and a few have straight up “legalized” recreational marijuana.

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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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NORML

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

For the first time ever, a congressional committee has approved a piece of legislation to end marijuana prohibition in the United States. The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement Act, better known as The MORE Act, would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act and impose a minor excise tax on the legal cannabis industry to pay for the expungement of criminal records, among other changes, passed with a bipartisan vote of 24 to 10. “This is a truly historic moment

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Otherside Farms

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Cannabis-derived products such as CBD oils are quickly gaining mainstream popularity as more and more people are introduced to its benefits, especially with regard to managing chronic pain and reducing stress and anxiety. However, just choosing how to take your CBD oil can be an anxiety-inducing experience in and of itself given the seemingly mind-boggling amount of choices available.

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Leafly

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Got questions about CBD oil? This guide can help you find answers. Learn more about what CBD oil is, what it can do, and how to select a reliable, quality product. The post What is CBD oil? A beginner’s guide to cannabidiol extracts appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Life Network

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Cannabis is a plant with freedoms greater than most commodities it seems. It is free enough that one individual can overgrow the system. Consumers seek a variety of genetics that expands into hundreds of different strains. A craft beer market can compete with cannabis‘ flavour profiles, given hops and cannabis share similar terpenes; the two […].

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Leafly

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Leafly's first Readers' Choice Awards recognize the best in Canadian cannabis as chosen by YOU, the consumer. The post Time to vote: Leafly Readers’ Choice Awards appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Life Network

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Historic vote marks the first time the committee has approved comprehensive legislation to remove cannabis from the schedule of controlled substances and address harms caused by prohibition. In a 24-10 vote, this morning, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee approved a bill that would effectively end marijuana prohibition. The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act […].

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Leafly

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Shopping for a vaporizer? Find the best vape to suit your needs and budget with this handy guide to vaporizers in Canada. The post Vaporizers 101: Find your vape appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

The Australian Financial Review reports……… Tassie hemp business 13 Seeds cultivates IPO interest. Nov 21, 2019 — 10.02am. The Apple Isle could lay claim to a new listed company before too long. 13 Seeds does not grow its own hemp but buys it off growers in Tasmania. Supplied. As Tasmanian success story Bellamy’s looks set to leave the ASX via a Chinese takeover, hemp-based food and nutraceutical brand 13 Seeds hopes to take its place.

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Cannabis Life Network

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

VANCOUVER, Nov. 20, 2019 /CNW/ – THC BioMed Intl Ltd. (CSE:THC) (“THC BioMed” or the “Company“) is excited to announce that it has submitted its cannabis beverage, THC KISS, for approval under the Cannabis Act as a new product by Health Canada. After the approval, it will be available for sale. About THC KISS “THC KISS is a […].

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Denver, CO – ( NewMediaWire ) – November 20, 2019 – Helix TCS, Inc. (OTCQB: HLIX ) (the “Company”), the leading provider of critical infrastructure services to the legal cannabis industry, announced it has launched the nation’s first integrated hemp tracking module. The hemp module for the BiotrackTHC Government Traceability system will allow the State of Delaware to track all hemp and CBD products imported into the system ensuring transparency and consumer safety.

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TheAnswerPage

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

In addition to AIDS-associated anorexia, dronabinol is also used for the treatment of n/v associated with chemotherapy. What are the dosing ranges for dronabinol when used as an anti-emetic? For adult patients with nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy: The recommended starting dosage is 5 mg/m2, administered 1 to 3 hours prior to the administration of chemotherapy, then every 2 to 4 hours after chemotherapy, for a total of 4 to 6 doses per day.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

New South Wales-based Australian Natural Therapeutics Group said its domestically produced cannabis has been listed on the Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), clearing one of the most important hurdles before exports can occur. Australian Natural Therapeutics Group (ANTG)’s product is the first locally cultivated medical cannabis in dried form to successfully list in the database, according to industry sources.

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SMPL

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

For the first time in history, a congressional committee has approved a bill to end federal marijuana prohibition. The House Judiciary Committee passed the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act in a 24-10 vote on Wednesday, setting the stage for a full floor vote. The vote saw two Republicans—Reps. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Tom McClintock (R-CA)—join their Democratic colleagues in support of the bill.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

BOISE, Idaho — Governor Brad Little has issued a temporary executive order that will allow the transportation of hemp through Idaho. In a news release, the governor says the order is meant to serve as a “stopgap measure until the Idaho Legislature enacts a more permanent solution” to conflicts between state and federal law related to the interstate transportation of hemp.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

The SF Chronicle reports… The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs has submitted a plan to the federal government to administer hemp production on its lands. The Bulletin reported Tuesday that if the U.S. Department of Agriculture approves the plan, the hemp jobs could fill employment gaps caused by the closure of tribal entities. Warm Springs is one of 11 tribes listed on the USDA website with a hemp plan under review.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Since a new law took effect a year ago, England’s National Health Service (NHS) has reimbursed patients on only 18 occasions for “unlicensed” cannabis-based products that have not undergone clinical trials, according to government data. The data – which covers November 2018 through August 2019 – relates only to prescriptions in England. Health-care authorities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland operate independently.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

The Colorado Supreme Court just ruled that denying a criminal defendant the right to use medical marijuana while serving probation is a violation of the state’s constitution. The court’s ruling is the final word on a case that began in August of 2016, when El Paso County resident Alysha Walton was arrested for an alcohol-related DUI and sentenced to a year of unsupervised probation.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Published Via Mondaq at: [link]. Last Updated: November 19 2019. Article by Kayla Siam. Seyfarth Shaw LLP. Although the federal government seems to have turned a blind eye to the legalization of the medical and even recreational use of cannabis in certain states, they have not relinquished their duty to maintain competitive markets in the U.S. Over the past year, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) have used their powers under the

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

The report reveals … ndustry members worry the limitation could delay THC testing and create bottlenecks, especially in remote areas far from a DEA-registered lab. “It appears that many of the existing (DEA) labs don’t have the equipment and capacity to service the hemp industry,” cannabis attorney Shawn Hauser of Denver-based firm Vicente Sederberg said last week during a webcast with Hemp Industry Daily.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Glaucoma is an unfortunate condition where the optic nerve is damaged as time goes on. This comes with interocular pain, known commonly as too much eye pressure. In the worst cases, the disease can even lead to blindness. Fortunately, there are a number of ways that glaucoma can be handled now, from eye-pressure reducing drops to good old marijuana consumption.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Green Light Law Group has been in the news a lot in the past few weeks as our team of litigators, on behalf of our client, Dyme Distribution, has successfully obtained an order from the Oregon Court of Appeals halting the flavored vape products ban put into place by the OLCC, and the court has now refused the OLCC’s request to reconsider that order.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

By: Hemp Industry Team. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its interim final rule for the U.S. Domestic Hemp Program on Oct. 29, 2019, sending a signal to financial institutions that hemp and CBD markets are legal and open for business. The rule affirmed that hemp and hemp products may freely enter the stream of interstate commerce and created flexibility in the hemp testing process through its “measurement of uncertainty.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Brooklyn, New York’s district attorney will reportedly drop the felony drug charges against the recipient of 106 pounds of hemp arrested earlier this month , according to NBC New York. Ronen Levy was arrested after FedEx tipped off police about the shipment, which was sent from Vermont and tested under legal THC limits. The shipment was destined for Green Angel CBD – which is owned by Ronen’s brother Oren – but police intercepted the package, arrested Ronen, and lauded the bust on Twitter.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

NCIA Board of Directors Results Are In. The results of NCIA’s 2020-2022 Board of Directors nominations process are in! Earlier this year, we announced a new application process for our annual Board of Directors nominations. We are appreciative to have received so many very thoughtful and impressive applications from over 50 NCIA members seeking to fill eight available seats.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Kristen is a Denver-based reporter for Marijuana Business Daily specializing in the hemp and CBD industries. Previously, she worked at the Associated Press for nearly 20 years. She started covering the marijuana legalization movement in 2009 – when medical stores started popping up around Denver – and wrote about the state’s first legal hemp harvest.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

In May 2015, Gavin Newsom , then California’s lieutenant governor, ventured deep into the Emerald Triangle, the state’s traditional underground cannabis region and the so-called Napa Valley of Weed , to pitch veteran growers on legalization. . Until then, weed farmers in California had been making middle-class (or, in some cases, much better) livings growing under the vague and erratic protections afforded by the state’s ambiguous medical-marijuana laws.

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