Sat.Jul 25, 2020

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Cannabis Lobbying Spend On The Decline Says Cannabis Wire Report

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the introduction to their recently published piece Cannabis Lobbying Spend Continues to Decrease After reaching new highs in 2019, lobbying by cannabis companies and … Read More.

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Study: Marijuana Legalization Does Not Increase Crime in Neighboring States

The Joint Blog

According to a new study legalizing marijuana for all uses is not associated with an increase in crime in neighboring states. The study was published in The Journal of Drug Issues : Its full title is The spillover effect of recreational marijuana legalization on crime: Evidence from neighboring states of Colorado and Washington state. For the study researchers examined the relationship between state laws that allow for the legal use and sale of marijuana and marijuana products and changes in c

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Cannabis Brands Accuse New Mexico of Copy-Pasting Rules From Other States

Cannabis Law Report

This reminds us of a press release the Australian Greens party put out as a bit of a political stunt 18, or so, months ago. … Read More.

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Where Does The FDA Stand on CBD and CBD Products?

The Joint Blog

Cannabis has come a long way from being the taboo herb of decades past. Lately, CBD has warranted a huge share of public and media attention for its perceived benefits to health and well-being. CBD is everywhere these days. Do a quick Google search, and you’ll find thousands of websites selling CBD products online , as well as the locations of brick and mortar CBD stores near you.

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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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Interview: From Weed to Hemp, Bruce Linton’s next venture? Ruckify! On Weed Talk Now!

Cannabis Law Report

Contrary to reports of his demise, Bruce Linton is alive and well in Canada. He’s built billion dollar companies, only to be shown the door … Read More.

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Uruguay’s 2nd Large Shipment Of Low THC Flower To Europe In 2020

Cannabis Law Report

First it was Portugal and now Switzerland… CPLANT, a hemp producer in Uruguay, has successfully sent half a ton of low-THC hemp flower to Switzerland … Read More.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

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Does marijuana use alter the sexual intercourse experience? An online survey posed questions regarding various aspects of sexual experience and how those aspects were impacted by marijuana use. The results indicated that marijuana helped individuals relax, heightened their sensitivity to touch, and increased intensity of feelings, thus enhancing their sexual experience, while others found that marijuana interfered by making them sleepy and less focused or had no effect on their sexual experience

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Heady Vermont’s Weekly State By State Round-Up

Cannabis Law Report

New England Maine Feds Investigating Multiple Farmington, Maine Cannabis Companies Rangeley man under investigation received permits for Farmington marijuana SoPo City Council approves pot store … Read More.

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COVID-19 Sex tips from The BC Center For Disease Control

Cannabis Life Network

This pandemic is hitting the economy pretty hard. Orgasms are free but for loads of people, hard to come by. In the age of social distancing, getting laid has gotten scary. Living through this pandemic is stressful enough but if COVID-19 is cockblocking you, life is a special kind of hell. Thankfully, The BC Center […]. The post COVID-19 Sex tips from The BC Center For Disease Control appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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California authorities raid illegal cannabis ‘farmers market’

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz reports… An illicit gathering of marijuana buyers and sellers in Fresno, California, was broken up by the state’s Bureau of Cannabis Control and … Read More.

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Virginia is Seeing Progress with Cannabis Reform and Decriminalization

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Cannabis decriminalization recently took place in Virginia. A new law has been signed by Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D). The new law is a form of decriminalization and removing criminal penalties for low-level cannabis possession. An ounce of cannabis is now punishable by a $25 fine and no threat of jail time or a criminal record. The previous punishment was $500 fine, 30 days in jail, and a long-term criminal record.

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Thai industry Ministry pushes to boost production of top quality hemp fibre

Cannabis Law Report

The Department of Industrial Promotion (DIP) has been tasked with coming up with innovative machinery for research and production of hemp fibre in line with … Read More.

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Seed The Future Arranges Around The UK To Raise Hemp Awareness and Hopefully A Bit Of Commonsense Too !

Cannabis Law Report

Last weekend organisation , Seed The Future, arranged events around the UK to raise hemp awareness which from their press release looked well attended considering … Read More.

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Publication: Proceedings of the 2nd Australian Industrial Hemp Conference 2020

Cannabis Law Report

The industrial hemp industry is experiencing strong growth as new technologies improve production and a range of value-added products are developed. The hemp industry in … Read More.

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Promotion At Aurora: International Consumer Packaged Goods Executive Miguel Martin as Chief Commercial Officer

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the press release… Miguel Martin , President of Aurora USA and head of Reliva, LLC (“ Reliva “), has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer … Read More.

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Peter Tosh’s Eldest Son Dies After Never Recovering From Beating In US Jail

Cannabis Law Report

And why was he in jail ? Yes, for simple cannabis charges. It’s a pretty stark story that illustrates yet again the pointlessness of locking … Read More.

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CBD & Cannabis Related Companies Are Rushing To Set Up In New Zealand

Cannabis Law Report

To use a 2020 analogy they are spreading quicker than a virus. Stuff NZ reports…… Companies such as CBD Oil New Zealand, Pure Sport … Read More.

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To legally grow cannabis in the Netherlands? You’ll now have to show you can produce at least 6,500 kilos per year

Cannabis Law Report

The Growth Op is reporting 24 July that legal growers will also need to buy seeds from licensed sellers and will be supplied with mandatory … Read More.

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Seed The Future Arranges Around The UK To Raise Hemp Awareness and Hopefully A Bit Of Commonsense Too!

Cannabis Law Report

Last weekend organisation , Seed The Future, arranged events around the UK to raise hemp awareness which from their press release looked well attended considering … Read More.

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