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Congressional Package Repeals Ban on Student Aid to Those with Past Drug Convictions

NORML

Provisions in the package amend a 1998 federal law that mandated those applying for student aid to disclose if they ever had a drug-related conviction, and barred hundreds of thousands of applicants from receiving funding. The post Congressional Package Repeals Ban on Student Aid to Those with Past Drug Convictions appeared first on NORML.

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Marijuana sales data reveal Americans bought 67% more weed to survive 2020

Leafly

It's the pandemic effect: Consumers spent nearly $18 billion on cannabis in 2020, a 67% increase over 2019. The post Marijuana sales data reveal Americans bought 67% more weed to survive 2020 appeared first on Leafly.

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Is Canopy Growth the Cannabis Stock to Buy Right Now?

Cannabis Life Network

Pot stocks have been having a moment ever since the November election, including Canopy Growth stocks, which have risen 51% since November. The Canadian cannabis giant has been eagerly awaiting for the US to legalize marijuana on a federal level so it can take advantage of the massive market. But is buying stocks right now […]. The post Is Canopy Growth the Cannabis Stock to Buy Right Now?

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California’s new Senator once did a PSA with Cheech Marin

Leafly

Padilla implemented legalization, including licensing and trademarking. The post California’s new Senator once did a PSA with Cheech Marin 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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Article: 5 Top Emerging Medical Cannabis Startups Impacting The Pharma Sector

Cannabis Law Report

StartUs Insights write… Our Innovation Analysts recently looked into emerging technologies and up-and-coming startups working on solutions for the pharma sector. As there is … Read More. The post Article: 5 Top Emerging Medical Cannabis Startups Impacting The Pharma Sector first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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First medical cannabis production licence issued by Malta

Cannabis Law Report

Malta Today reports… Canadian company Aphria will be manufacturing, packing and testing products in the form of dried flowers. The medicine’s authority has issued the … Read More. The post First medical cannabis production licence issued by Malta first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Tips for Trimming Your Cannabis Plant

Cannabis Life Network

Growing cannabis at home can be a super rewarding process, both because the final result is a great stash of home-grown weed, and because it could spark a lifelong love of gardening. Once your plants reach the right age of maturity, one of the final steps in the home-growing process is to trim the plants. […]. The post Tips for Trimming Your Cannabis Plant appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Senior Legal Counsel ZYUS – Saskatoon, SK

Cannabis Law Report

ZYUS is a Canadian-based, next-generation life sciences company leading scientific research and development in phyto-therapeutics. We are committed to delivering high-quality standardized therapeutic formulations that … Read More. The post Senior Legal Counsel ZYUS – Saskatoon, SK first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Growing Cannabis in a Tent: What You Need to Get Started

Otherside Farms

Cannabis can be grown in a variety of spaces or locations depending on the conditions of the environment. Some people grow cannabis in open fields, on a balcony or gardens. However, the common location preferable to most people is indoors and large-scale productions are grown in buildings like a warehouse that has enough space. Growing cannabis or weed in a tent is recommended for beginners as it is easier to have control of their growth indoors.

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Quality Assurance Supervisor Aleafia Health Inc – Paris, ON

Cannabis Law Report

Aleafia Health brings Canadians medical cannabis care through nationwide clinics, world-class cultivation and distribution facilities, and innovative research. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager Quality … Read More. The post Quality Assurance Supervisor Aleafia Health Inc – Paris, ON first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Holidaze Deals on Shatter and Carts

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Here’s our current in-store only promotions. MOHAVE – SHATTER 6/$100. Valid 12/22/2020 – 12/23/2020. NO STACKING DEALS OR DISCOUNTS. TRU INFUSION – 4/$80 ON CARTS. Valid 12/22/2020 – 12/24/2020. NO STACKING DEALS OR DISCOUNTS. To find all current deals, visit the menu daily and click the ‘Deals’ tab.

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Red White & Bloom borrows $60 million to buy Illinois marijuana grow facility

Cannabis Law Report

Toronto marijuana company that has been growing hemp in Illinois, Red White & Bloom Brands, has secured a $60 million loan and signed a definitive … Read More. The post Red White & Bloom borrows $60 million to buy Illinois marijuana grow facility first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Scientists Have Discovered How to Reduce Third Hand Smoke From Cannabis

Veriheal

First-hand smoke is when you are directly inhaling smoke, while second-hand smoke is when smoke is indirectly inhaled by those sharing the space with someone smoking. If you didn’t know, there is also something called third hand smoke. Third hand smoke is when the smoke residue is left on surfaces. If you know someone who heavily smokes cigarettes, you know exactly what third hand smoke is when you smell it in their car and home.

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Michigan Cannabis Prisoner, Michael Thompson To Be Released

Cannabis Law Report

Some good news just before Christmas. Let’s hope to see a lot more of this in 2021. LPP report. This afternoon, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer … Read More. The post Michigan Cannabis Prisoner, Michael Thompson To Be Released first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Cannabis Gift Ideas for the Cannabis Users You Love

Leafwell

This year has been a bad one for everyone. We’ve had to deal with a historic and currently surging global pandemic, millions of people around the world have lost their jobs, and businesses all over the world have been forced to temporarily close their doors for the sake of public health. It’s fair to say that 2020 has been an anxiety-provoking, stress-inducing, all-around bad time for most people.

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CannaPacific and the University of Newcastle join forces to research cannabinoid pain treatment options

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabiz Australia reports. Australian biotechnology company CannaPacific and the University of Newcastle have announced a collaboration to advance the development of new cannabinoid-based pain treatments. … Read More. The post CannaPacific and the University of Newcastle join forces to research cannabinoid pain treatment options first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

Changes in fetal growth have been described in some epidemiological studies examining the impact of maternal use of marijuana. Do the long?term patterns of physical growth appear to be affected? No, long-term physical growth does not appear to be affected. In contrast, long?term impacts on psychological health have been noted and include increased rates of depressive symptoms and anxiety as well as delinquency.

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IRS Official Notes Marijuana Legalization’s Momentum In Tax Compliance Webinar For Industry

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuan Moment reports. A top official with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is taking steps to help marijuana businesses stay compliant with their taxes under … Read More. The post IRS Official Notes Marijuana Legalization’s Momentum In Tax Compliance Webinar For Industry first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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TGA Australia Publishes Consultation Paper: “Potential reforms to medicinal cannabis manufacturing, labelling and packaging requirements”

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s what they say. Overview. The Department of Health through the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is seeking comments from interested parties on a review of … Read More. The post TGA Australia Publishes Consultation Paper: “Potential reforms to medicinal cannabis manufacturing, labelling and packaging requirements” first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission. Out With The Old … In With The New

Cannabis Law Report

The Boston Globe reports the following. As yet there is nothing official published at the commission’s website. There was an earthquake in the Massachusetts marijuana … Read More. The post Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission. Out With The Old … In With The New first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Department of Justice Files Nationwide Lawsuit Against Walmart Inc. for Controlled Substances Act Violations

Cannabis Law Report

A little off topic, but very interesting nevertheless, as the DOJ are going directly to the heart of the problem with regard to mass distribution … Read More. The post Department of Justice Files Nationwide Lawsuit Against Walmart Inc. for Controlled Substances Act Violations first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Buying Medical Cannabis Legally- Steps To Stay On The Right Side Of The Law

Cannabis Law Report

As several states across the U.S. allow the legal use of medical marijuana, patients have a strong reason to try it as a wellness aid. … Read More. The post Buying Medical Cannabis Legally- Steps To Stay On The Right Side Of The Law first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Press Release: Whitney Economics Report Finds 68 Thousand Tons of Hemp Left Over from 2019 In US Market

Cannabis Law Report

PORTLAND, Ore.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Whitney Economics, the leading economic consulting firm in the cannabis industry, has just released its latest in a series of hemp … Read More. The post Press Release: Whitney Economics Report Finds 68 Thousand Tons of Hemp Left Over from 2019 In US Market first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Vice Report: Wearable Ketamine ?

Cannabis Law Report

An interesting report from Vice about Californian company Bexson Biomedical who are working on develpping a wearable device (think insulin) that delivers ketamine directly to … Read More. The post Vice Report: Wearable Ketamine ? first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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