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Carl’s Jr.’s First CBD Burger Hits on 4/20 in Denver

Leafly

The $4.20 cheeseburger includes two beef patties, topped with pickled jalapeños, pepper jack cheese, fries, and a CBD-infused “Santa Fe sauce” with 5 milligrams of CBD. The post Carl’s Jr.’s First CBD Burger Hits on 4/20 in Denver appeared first on Leafly.

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How Marijuana’s CBD Can Help With Menopause Symptoms

The Fresh Toast

How Marijuana’s CBD Can Help With Menopause Symptoms Anecdotal evidence is pouring in that cannabis, and specifically CBD, can alleviate many menopause symptoms and provide much needed comfort. The post How Marijuana’s CBD Can Help With Menopause Symptoms appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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New Mexico Just Became Employee-Friendly to Medical Marijuana Users

The Blunt Truth

Although New Mexico has had a medical marijuana law in place since 2007, it did not contain protections for job applicants and employees. However, all of that changed on April 4, 2019 when New Mexico Governor Grisham signed Senate Bill 406 , which amends the Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act (the “Act”) to include changes that will impact New Mexico employers and their consideration and treatment of individuals using medical marijuana.

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Meet the ‘Bliss Molecule’ Anandamide, a Cannabinoid Your Body Produces

Leafly

Your body produces its own cannabinoids, much like THC and CBD found in the cannabis plant. Anandamide is one of them and it's known for enhancing your mood. The post Meet the ‘Bliss Molecule’ Anandamide, a Cannabinoid Your Body Produces 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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What’s the Difference Between Different Strains of Medical Marijuana?

Otherside Farms

Since medical marijuana has increased in popularity and availability around the world, it is important to know the difference between the many strains. It is in your best interest to compare different brands and styles before making a purchase. Three Strains. There are three major strains of medical marijuana a consumer can choose from. Knowing the difference between these three can help you make an informed decision before putting down your hard-earned money.

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Industrial Hemp and USDA Organic Certification

Canna Law Blog

We’ve written previously about the inability of cannabis companies to receive United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic certification for their products (although there are alternative state-level and private certifications available to fill this gap), but what some of our clients are unaware of is that the USDA will provide organic certification for qualified industrial hemp producers.

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Unlicensed LA Dispensary Sold Pesticide-Tainted Cannabis, City Says

Leafly

The unlicensed shop sold cannabis containing paclobutrazol, a fungicide frequently used on golf course turf that the EPA classifies as a toxic chemical, City Attorney Mike Feuer said. The post Unlicensed LA Dispensary Sold Pesticide-Tainted Cannabis, City Says appeared first on Leafly.

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Nevada’s Dept Of Taxation Issues Closure Notice For Two Dispensaries Running Under CW Nevada Brand

Cannabis Law Report

Is the dream is over before its started ? The Las Vegas Review Journal writes…… The Nevada Department of Taxation shut two of CWNevada’s three dispensaries as the cannabis company struggles to pay the government, workers and creditors. The news spurred creditors to file an emergency motion to impose a receiver over CWNevada, one of the largest cannabis companies in the state.

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6 Months Since Legalization: A Snapshot of Canada’s Legal Cannabis Sector

Leafly

Stores, seedy sellers, recycling programs, and more. The post 6 Months Since Legalization: A Snapshot of Canada’s Legal Cannabis Sector appeared first on Leafly.

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Australia: South Gippsland (Vic) councillor Jeremy Rich charged after 21kg of cannabis discovered in police raid on family farm

Cannabis Law Report

ABC news Australia reports. South Gippsland Shire councillor Jeremy Rich has been charged with cultivating and possessing a commercial quantity of cannabis just weeks before the Victorian Government is set to rule on the council’s fate. Cr Rich was today granted bail in the Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court after police on Monday raided a property in Walkerville, near Wilsons Promontory in South Gippsland, owned by his family.

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420 Vancouver Preview -Expert Joints LIVE

Cannabis Life Network

This week Craig welcomes Piper Courtenay, Cannabis Editor of the Georgia Straight’s Straight Cannabis to preview the 25th annual 420 Vancouver event – and 7 hour live stream (420 minutes) happening Saturday April 20th 2019 at Sunset Beach in Vancouver, Canada – the home of #BCBud. They’re also joined by Tha Big Puffa, our bud […].

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Vancouver Park Board Urges 420 Organizers to Cancel Cypress Hill Concert

Leafly

But the show will go on… probably. The post Vancouver Park Board Urges 420 Organizers to Cancel Cypress Hill Concert appeared first on Leafly.

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February cannabis sales tepid as inventory stockpile grows: Health Canada

MedicalMarijuana.ca

Sales of cannabis products in February fell by nearly nine per cent from the previous month, due to fewer days, as average daily sales stayed relatively flat, according to the latest statistics from Health Canada. The government agency’s latest sales and inventory figures also show that the inventory of finished cannabis continues to pile up at both licensed producers and government retailers and distributors.

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Alabama Senate Committee Unanimously Passes Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana Possession

The Joint Blog

Legislation to decriminalize the possession of personal amounts of marijuana has been passed unanimously by an Alabama Senate committee. The Senate Judiciary Committee recently voted 11 to 0 to pass the marijuana decriminalization bill, sending it towards a vote by the full Senate. The vote marks a massive shift increase in support from just last year, when the committee passed the measure 6 to 4 (though it eventually stalled in the House).

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8 Ways to Celebrate 4/20 if Cannabis Is Illegal Where You Live

Leafly

There are plenty of fun ways to celebrate 4/20 while battling prohibition. Whether you’re in the mood to travel or you feel like throwing a 4/20-themed party for your friends, living in a prohibition state doesn’t have to ruin your fun! The post 8 Ways to Celebrate 4/20 if Cannabis Is Illegal Where You Live appeared first on Leafly.

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Patients of CannaTech: Me’aleh

CannaTech

CannaTech is a world-leading medical cannabis event bringing together industry mavens, researchers, creators, and policy-makers to accelerate cannabinoid-based innovation. This sector is ever-expanding and endlessly profitable, however all of this growth pivots on the fulcrum of patient access. At CannaTech Tel Aviv this April, a thousand cannabis experts convened to make deals, talk tech, and discuss the future.

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Doctors in five states charged with prescribing pain killers for cash, sex

SMPL

[link]. By Sari Horwitz and. Scott Higham. April 17 at 3:59 PM. Dozens of medical professionals in five states were charged Wednesday with participating in the illegal prescribing of more than 32 million pain pills, including doctors who prosecutors said traded sex for prescriptions and a dentist who unnecessarily pulled teeth from patients to justify giving them opioids.

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Georgia: Governor Signs Law Licensing Low-THC Oil Production

NORML

Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation into law today to facilitate regulations governing the licensed production and distribution of oils and other products containing limited amounts of plant-derived THC. House Bill 324 (aka Georgia’s Hope Act) establishes a regulatory commission to oversee the eventual “production, manufacturing, and dispensing” of products possessing specified quantities of plant-derived THC to qualified patients.

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Psychedelics & Cannabis Therapeutics

Project CBD

Although it may not be obvious during these Trump-rattled times, we’re in the midst of a psychedelic revival. There is more interest than ever before in experimenting with LSD , magic mushrooms, ayahuasca, ketamine, and other psychedelic drugs.

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State Republicans Appear To Be Following The Lead Of The Likes Of McConnell & Boehner & Cashing In On Cannabis & Hemp Industry

Cannabis Law Report

We’d like to ask have they no shame ? But we know it’s less of a question and more just a factual statement. The war on drugs has become the cannabis goldrush and the Republicans mass amnesia sadly surprises no one reading the tone of the following report about many members of the party in Michigan grabbing what they can as soon as they can.

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Psychedelics & Cannabis Therapeutics

Project CBD

Although it may not be obvious during these Trump-rattled times, we’re in the midst of a psychedelic revival. There is more interest than ever before in experimenting with LSD , magic mushrooms, ayahuasca, ketamine, and other psychedelic drugs.