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New Study On CBD And Sleep Shows Promising Results

Miss Marijuana

By: Madeleine Balestrier. A new study concludes that PlusCBD Oil supplements can help improve sleep, support reduction in appetite and help enhance quality of life in humans. . RELATED: New Study Concludes That CBD Can Help Decrease The Severity Of PTSD Symptoms. The Center for Applied Health Sciences’s (CAHS) main goal for this study: . “The purpose of this placebo-controlled, double-blind study was to determine the effects of a commercially available (i.e. dietary supplement) Hemp Oil Extract

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Hemp-CBD Across State Lines: Arizona

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The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. The 2018 Farm Bill gives the US Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) regulatory authority over hemp cultivation at the federal level.

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Illinois to expunge cannabis convictions from nearly 800K criminal records

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This is a huge number and if we combine with the city by city approach in CA and other legalized states where the process is taking place. That’s almost 1.5 million convictions expunged in the last 12 months. llinois Gov. JB Pritzker just signed HB 1438 this week, which makes cannabis legal in the state for individuals 21 and over, along with sweeping criminal criminal justice reforms designed to help those whose lives have been upended by the state’s drug laws.

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The Israeli Cannabis Reform: A Road Paved With Good Intentions

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Israel’s Ministry of Health Medical Cannabis Association (IMCA), locally known as Yakar, recently enacted reforms to medical cannabis regulation. These include changes to reduce barriers to patient access, specific licensing requirements for production, and expanding the number of access points approved of sale. The main goal of the reform is to ease bureaucratic hurdles for patients and to improve the quality and consistency of medical cannabis.

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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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Now They’ve Succeeded In Oregon It’s Time To Introduce The Idea To DC, Here Comes The State Cannabis Commerce Act

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Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Earl Blumenauer have introduced legislation to allow for interstate commerce when it comes to state-legal cannabis programs. “Just as Americans around the country enjoy Kentucky bourbon, so should they be allowed to enjoy Oregon cannabis.”. Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Earl Blumenauer introduced legislation to allow for interstate commerce when it comes to state-legal cannabis programs.

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US Supreme Court declines to hear 280E marijuana tax case

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The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review a petition brought by a Colorado medical cannabis dispensary challenging the authority of the Internal Revenue Service. Alpenglow Botanicals, based in Breckenridge, argued in its petition to the high court that Section 280E of the federal tax code doesn’t empower the IRS to investigate and rule that a marijuana business has violated federal criminal drug laws.

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Zambia’s Courts Says No To Medical Cannabis Sector

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The Lusaka Times reports…… Zambia’s slim chances of having use of marijuana for medicinal purposes have been shattered after Peter Sinkamba lost the case in which he had taken the Minister of Health Dr. Chitalu Chilufya to grant him a license to cultivate the crop. With several countries having taken that route, Mr. Sinkamba, the Green Party President was hoping the judgement would favour him and salvage the country from the jaws of increased foreign debt.

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UK Court Convicts CBD Flower Retailer

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BD Testers reports … John King, owner of Mushroom Headshop & CBD Hemp Botanicals in Preston found that out for himself when he received that dreaded knock at the door. When he opened it he was shocked to see police officers there who arrested him for selling CBD flowers. The report is also available to read at UK Cannabis Social clubs website.

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Oregon: OLCC Will Launch Statewide Listening Tour Commissioners Seek Input from Marijuana & Wine Industries At Same Time

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OLCC Will Launch Statewide Listening Tour. Commissioners Seek Input from Marijuana & Wine Industries. July 2019 Commission Meeting Will be Held in Southern Oregon. Portland, OR — Beginning in July 2019 members of the Oregon Liquor Control Commission and staff will embark on a series of listening sessions around the state, with the objective of providing Commissioners with a better understanding of the issues and concerns facing the marijuana and wine industries.

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Report: “CBD in the UK: Towards a responsible innovative, and high-quality cannabidiol industry,”

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The UK’s Centre for Medicinal Cannabis released its latest report Thursday. Titled “CBD in the UK: Towards a responsible innovative, and high-quality cannabidiol industry,”. the report provides wide-ranging recommendations including amending existing out-of-date legislation; clarity relating to current policy; investment in medical research; and self-regulation among existing business owners.

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New Mexico: Gov Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) Announces Formation of Cannabis Legalization Working Group

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Marijuana Moment Reports. New Mexico’s governor announced on Friday that she is forming a working group to inform her administration’s strategy on legalizing marijuana in the state next year. A press release from the governor’s office said she “will place the matter of legalization on her call for the Second Session of the 54th Legislature, a 30-day session which will begin January 2020?

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MRR Publish: Special Report: Banking & Security

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WHAT’S INSIDE THIS FREE INTERACTIVE FLIP-BOOK REPORT? Exclusive Interviews: NUG CEO Dr. John Oram, Flower Company CEO Red Lichtenberger, The Clear & CCMG’s Rich Batenburg. The Top Concern For Cannabis Retailers : A look at Banking & Security as it related to retailers. + Much More! To Read The Special Report, Click Here or Click The Cover Below.

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CBD oil benefits for skin: everything you need to know

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Cannabis or Marijuana is said to have high euphoric sensations, which causes mild sedation, relaxation, and to some extent, addiction. More than one hundred and twenty varieties of cannabinoids are responsible for lending this effect on human psychological and physical being. However, amongst these chemical compounds, the Cannabidiol is one which does not produce any ‘high’ or ‘euphoric’ sensation.

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Weekend Story: Rock n Roll Enfant Terrible, Liam Gallagher, Says He’s Stopped Smoking Cannabis

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Maybe if he took a more adult approach. But then again it is Liam. We are also regaled with a oysters & cannabis story in Philadelphia. Oh. those Oasis boys. so rock’n’ roll! The 46-year-old old singer – who performed on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury on Saturday night (29.06.19) – stopped smoking the drug after a “mad one” on holiday that left him taking refuge in a cupboard away from his family.

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Quartz Article References Twain Talking About Future Opportunities In The Cannabis Sector

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Quartz write, How, if at all, can Canadian companies respond as their home-field advantage vanishes? Mark Twain is said to have offered this apt advice: “When everyone is looking for gold, it’s a good time to be in the pick and shovel business.”. In this case, the smart money isn’t in producing a commodity, but in developing and licensing technologies and services everyone will need to get that commodity to customers.

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Malaysia’s Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmadb Says Govt Looking At Decrminalizing Drugs

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Ahmad described the announcement as a “game changer policy” And, indeed, he is right. Malaysia’s drug laws are draconian, like many in the region. If legislation is introduced in the next session and is pushed through we believe for cannabis it’ll send shockwaves through the region. Aljazeera reports… Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Malaysia , which has long imposed harsh penalties for the possession of drugs , will stop the criminal prosecution of users in what

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Medicinal cannabis companies to create 700 full-time jobs, generate €900m in exports says Maltese pm

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Since laying the rules on the production of medicinal marijuana, Malta Enterprise received 46 project applications, of which, 20 projects have been approved and issued with a Letter of Intent, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said on Tuesday. Speaking at the Cannabis Europa conference in London, Muscat said it is estimated that the approved projects are to invest over €110 million into capital expenditure.

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Jamaican Political Strategist Says Don’t Let Complicated Rules On Regulated Cannabis Displace Struggling Small Landowners In Countries Like His

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At the Europa Southbank shindig last week he noted in a session… Director of the Cannabis Licensing Authority, Delano Seiveright, in his contributions to the event, encouraged European stakeholders to continue to pursue further cannabis-related reforms in their respective countries as it will, in part, assist “small developing states like Jamaica to further deepen its cannabis liberalisation efforts so as to bring much-needed benefits to small traditional farmers who are suffering from mar

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Dentons’ Cannabis Group Latest Weekly Update – June 2019 #4

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In this week’s edition: The US House passes bipartisan measure to prevent the Department of Justice from interfering with state medical and adult-use cannabis laws. The Supreme Court rules Lanham Act provision preventing registration of trademarks seen as “immoral or scandalous” is an unconstitutional restriction on speech. The Delaware Senate passes legislation making violation of cannabis consumption/possession laws by minors a civil rather than criminal infraction.