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Higher Laws — What’s New on the Legislative Front for Cannabis Businesses

The Blunt Truth

It is widely known that California’s Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law (and also rejected) a flurry of bills in recent weeks. But what has been done in the cannabis space? So glad you asked, because, indeed, Newsom has signed several bills impacting the cannabis industry, reflecting a focus on encouraging minority participation, encouraging union membership, and clarifying select existing regulations.

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Combating An Overactive Bladder With THC And CBD

The Fresh Toast

OAB (sometimes called “spastic bladder”) is the frequent and urgent need to empty your bladder. Continue reading Combating An Overactive Bladder With THC And CBD at The Fresh Toast.

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California Cannabis Equity Programs are Getting a Boost From State and Private Sources

Canna Law Blog

Last week was a big one in terms of California’s social equity programs, with the Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) announcing its award of equity grant funding to a number of local jurisdictions “to be used for commercial cannabis equity programs that focus on inclusion and support of persons or communities that were negatively or disproportionately impacted by cannabis criminalization.

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How mainstream media botched the vape lung story

Leafly

It's not the THC: Sloppy work at the AP, Wall Street Journal, and other outlets feeds consumers bad information. The post How mainstream media botched the vape lung story 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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Mixed responses to suggestions from marijuana legalization work group

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

A group convened by the governor and tasked with crafting a framework for cannabis legalization released their full recommendations on Wednesday. Many of the recommendations from the Marijuana Legalization Work group are either consistent with or similar to legislation introduced in the 2019 legislative session. Those include protecting the medical cannabis program and its patients, giving law enforcement tools to test for cannabis use and giving New Mexicans—even those with criminal drug charge

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CannTrust to Destroy Millions in Cannabis Products as it Struggles to Regain Compliance

WeedAdvisor

Medical and recreational marijuana producer CannTrust is about to lose $77 million worth of inventory as it fights to stay afloat, according to Markets Insider. A classic example of what happens when you attempt to dupe Health Canada, CannTrust needs little introduction. The ironically-named company made headlines in September when its license was suspended after a lengthy investigation.

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Recipe: How to make a cannabis-infused birthday cake

Leafly

It's a canna-buttercream dream. The post Recipe: How to make a cannabis-infused birthday cake appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabinoid Therapies: Mental Health Treatment is Going Holistic

Cannabis Life Network

The earliest written record of cannabis consumption dates back to 2727 B.C. and the mythological Chinese Emperor Shen Nung. In both its psychoactive and industrial forms, it has been utilized by cultures around the globe for centuries. Throughout its history, there have been countless documents recording Cannabinoid Therapies medical uses for ailments ranging from menstrual […].

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Announcement Washington Re New Vape Emergency Rules & Regs

Cannabis Law Report

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (Board) today adopted emergency rules consistent with the directives of Executive Order 19-03, dated September 27, 2019. On October 10, 2019, the Washington State Board of Health followed by issuing emergency rules that prohibited the sale of flavored vapor products by persons licensed under chapter 69.50 or 70.345 RCW.

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Ontario Cannabis Store Exploring Privatization to Ease Distribution Woes

WeedAdvisor

The Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) is turning to the private sector in order to ease the supply and distribution issues it faces, according to CBC News. One year after legalization, things have drastically improved, but Ontario – and much of the country – still has an uphill battle ahead before they can confidently say supplies consistently meet demand.

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Cannabis Seeds – A Demand Buried under Legalization 2.0

Cannabis Life Network

Legalization 2.0 – the most exciting time of 2019, for cannabis producers. Applications will be sent in for the approval of new edibles, topicals, and concentrates. Consumers will have to wait at least two months to share the same excitement, but out of all of it, one piece seems to have been forgotten. Seeds and […]. The post Cannabis Seeds – A Demand Buried under Legalization 2.0 appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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Cannabis Retail Guide: Burb, Port Coquitlam

Leafly

See inside the Port Coquitlam cannabis store. The post Cannabis Retail Guide: Burb, Port Coquitlam appeared first on Leafly.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

True or False? Schedule II of the Controlled Substances Act contains substances that currently have accepted medical use in the US. Examples of Schedule II drugs include phenylcyclohexylamine (PCP precursor), alfentanil, carfentanil, codeine, fentanyl, hydrocodone, hydromorphone (Dilaudid), meperidine (Demerol), methadone, metamphetamine, methylphenidate (Ritalin), morphine, oxycodone, remifentanil, secobarbital, and sufentanil.

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Post Press: What To Do With Marijuana Rosin Chips

The Fresh Toast

You’re going to need a whole lot of leftover rosin chips to reap the benefits, so the flatiron pressed buds will have to collect over a long period of time or not be used at all. Continue reading Post Press: What To Do With Marijuana Rosin Chips at The Fresh Toast.

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Tips to Being the Best Dispensary in LA

The Joint Blog

As you readers of the JointBlog might know, becoming one of the best dispensaries in Los Angeles is no easy task. Since the legalization of recreational marijuana in 2016, there are over 100 dispensaries in the city. However, you need to treat your dispensary as you would a normal store. But there are also ways to be a first, to be a pioneer and do something completely new.

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Cannabis Capsules Are Not Your Mother’s Marinol

The Fresh Toast

While some CBD oils may be made with CBD isolate, which has its merits, the full plant version of the pill has an entourage effect that relieves more symptoms. Continue reading Cannabis Capsules Are Not Your Mother’s Marinol at The Fresh Toast.

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Vaping 101: A Guide to Concentrates

The Joint Blog

These days, you don’t have to be stuck smoking the miniscule amounts of backyard reggie you pilfer from your older brother; since states began legalizing medicinal and recreational cannabis, the industry has exploded with opportunity, giving you more options to get high than you could ever imagine. Perhaps the best way to partake in the good kush is vaping — but vaping is daunting for many entrenched joint rollers and bong rippers.