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Ohio Medical Cannabis Patients Rejoice As Edibles Will Soon Be Available

MassRoots

The first medical cannabis product manufacturing license was just awarded in Ohio, giving patients in the program a reason to celebrate. Located in East Fultonham in Muskingum County, Grow Ohio is officially the first producer to be awarded a license to manufacture popular cannabis products like edibles, tinctures , transdermal patches, and topical salves, creams, or lotions in the Buckeye State.

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The Veterans Equal Access Act Reintroduced

NORML

In the House, Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), a founder and co-Chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, has reintroduced H.R. 1647 , the Veterans Equal Access Act, which expands medical cannabis access to eligible military veterans. Presently, V.A. doctors are forbidden from providing the paperwork necessary to complete a recommendation, thus forcing military veterans to seek the advice of a private, out-of-network physician.

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Where’s the Cheapest Cannabis? A State-by-State Comparison

Leafly

Even as they've developed side by side, state-legal cannabis markets have evolved considerable differences in product pricing. The post Where’s the Cheapest Cannabis? A State-by-State Comparison appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML Submits Public Comments To FDA Regarding The International Scheduling Of Marijuana

NORML

The US Food and Drug Administration sought public comments specific to whether changes ought to be recommended regarding imposing international manufacturing and distributing restrictions, under international treaties, on certain drug substances. Per the FDA: FDA, on behalf of the Secretary of HHS, invites interested persons to submit comments on the notifications from the United Nations concerning these drug substances.

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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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In The Battle Against Insomnia, Marijuana Type Is Important

The Fresh Toast

In The Battle Against Insomnia, Marijuana Type Is Important There is very little in the universe that is more brutal than a wicked case of insomnia. Marijuana works, but only if used correctly. The post In The Battle Against Insomnia, Marijuana Type Is Important appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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The Only CBD User’s Manual You Need

The Fresh Toast

The Only CBD User’s Manual You Need An in-depth CBD User’s manual for new and established patients that addresses key questions about cannabidiol and cannabis therapeutics. The post The Only CBD User’s Manual You Need appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Bipartisan Bill To Protect Employment Rights

NORML

The Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act ( HR 1687 ) is bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) and Don Young (R-AK) to explicitly bar federal agencies from discriminating against workers solely because of their status as a cannabis consumer, or due to testing positive for marijuana use on a workplace drug test.

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New Mexico Bill to Create State-Run Dispensaries Appears Dead

Leafly

The bill has stalled in the Senate Finance Committee, and it doesn't appear that the chair of the panel plans to give it a hearing. The post New Mexico Bill to Create State-Run Dispensaries Appears Dead appeared first on Leafly.

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Chicago NORML Goes To DC

NORML

This year, on April 8th, the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) will be returning to our nation’s capital in Washington D.C. and playing a leading role in drafting policy agendas to ensure participation of people of color in the cannabis industry. Chicago NORML is very excited to participate in the summit this year. As we continue our work with legislators, businesses, and our communities on cannabis reform and legalization here in Illinois, our attendance and participation in t

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Keeping Up with Harris Bricken: Cannabis Law Events

Canna Law Blog

February’s webinar “ West coast Hemp-CBD After the Farm Bill ” was a success! All of those involved at Harris Bricken enjoy hearing your positive words and questions. For those seeking more of the valuable information throughout the webinar, March holds many opportunities for you to attend events where Harris Bricken attorneys will be presenting. Read on to find out more.

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Craft Cannabis: Have You Heard of It

Cannabis Life Network

The green rush is sweeping across the continent of North America. From Canada to the United States and even Mexico, cannabis has opened minds and changed viewpoints. Support for cannabis legalization is at an all-time high in Canada (which legalized it last October) and the United States. The impending legalization of marijuana feels inevitable, and America […].

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USDA Hemp Webinar Summary

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

By: Nabil Rodriguez* and Kristen Morris. On March 13, 2019, the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) Specialty Crops Program held the first planned listening webinar to solicit public comment on the implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill as it pertains to hemp. Representatives from across the nation and beyond were in attendance via the online meeting, including several tribal nations, legal representatives, state agricultural departments, laboratory testing leaders and scientists, far

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Maximum Yield Cannabis USA March/April 2019

Cannabis Info

Maximum Yield Cannabis USA March/April 2019. Published on 28 January 2019 , language — English. 76 pages. Issue description: However you prefer your edibles — sweet, savoury, pastries, or even in beverages — proper culinary preparation will go a long way in helping people enjoy this new and legal wave of cannabis. In this month’s issue of Maximum Yield Cannabis, Watermelon shares her baking with cannabis secrets, so others can make healthy, safe, and delicious edibles.

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Does Cannabis Improve Parenting? Thousands of Mothers Say ‘Yes’

WeedAdvisor

For nearly a century, cannabis has been portrayed as a performance-reducing drug that causes users to enter a downward spiral of addiction and laziness from which they may never recover. Of course, we know better now. However, this does not change the fact that there is a time and a place for everything. While users and non-users alike might find this practice questionable, CTV News reports that thousands of women claim cannabis actually improves their parenting skills.

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HOW MANY PLANTS TO GROW PER SQUARE METER

Cannabis Info

HOW MANY PLANTS TO GROW PER SQUARE METER. HOW MANY PLANTS TO GROW PER SQUARE METER – Congratulations on committing to cannabis cultivation. Now you need to settle upon the right number of cannabis plants to grow. We’ve got practical advice you can use whether you plan on growing just one plant, or as many as you possibly can fit in the grow space. .

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Law Firm Wendel Rosen Post Article On CA Water Permits For Licensed Cannabis Growers

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis Cultivators Get Help with State Regulations. by Wendel Rosen. State Water Quality Permit. Cannabis Cultivators Get Help with State Regulations. In 2017, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued a general permit for all cannabis cultivation to protect water quality (State Permit). Cannabis cultivation is broadly defined as “any activity involving or necessary for the planting, growing, pruning, harvesting, drying, curing, or trimming of cannabis,” including water dive

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Namaste Completes Share Acquisition of Pineapple Express Delivery

Cannabis Life Network

TORONTO /CNW/ – Namaste Technologies Inc. (“Namaste” or the “Company”) (TSXV: N) (FRANKFURT: M5BQ) (OTCMKTS: NXTTF) announced on Mar. 13 that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of 49% of the common shares of Toronto-based Pineapple Express Delivery Inc. (“Pineapple Express”). In June 2018, the Company announced that it had entered into a subscription […].

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And The First Cannabis Production License In Zimbabwe Goes To….

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz report…… A Zimbabwe company says it received approval for its cannabis license, which will make it the first in the country to be permitted to commercially produce medical marijuana nearly a year after the country legalized cultivation for medicinal and scientific purposes. Precision Cannabis Therapeutics Zimbabwe was approved for the license March 7, pending payment of a hefty $46,000 fee.

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Recreational cannabis isn’t the cash cow the government hoped for

MedicalMarijuana.ca

This month the federal government sent the first cannabis excise tax payments to the provinces. But almost none of the amounts was disclosed. That’s likely because the cheques were smaller than officials had expected. But perhaps it’s also because medical cannabis clients think the taxes are unfair. British Columbia is the only province so far to disclose its excise tax revenues: $1.3 million for October to December 2018.

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Manitoba Marijuana Expansion Could be an Opportunity for Rural Areas

WeedAdvisor

Logistics have always been a huge issue in making legal cannabis accessible while fighting the black market, with provinces like Ontario limping along with only a handful of stores. Manitoba is equally under-equipped, at just 19 dispensaries as of March 2019. Manitoba, however, sees room for expansion and wants to make sure that getting cannabis is as convenient as possible, according to Global News.

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Now Open In Vegas: The World’s Largest Cannabis Entertainment Complex

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

On November 1 st , 2018, Planet 13 Holdings, Inc. celebrated the grand opening of its superstore: the world’s largest cannabis entertainment complex, now located in Las Vegas. Arizona residents can now take quick road trips up to Nevada, where recreational marijuana is legal, to take in the city’s recreational cannabis culture. About Planet 13 Holdings, Inc.

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Dispensaries Warned by Health Canada About “Age Gating”

WeedAdvisor

“Age gating” is a common practice in virtually all age-restricted online markets. Whether it is content or products, the supposedly restricted information simply requires anonymous visitors to enter a date of birth that meets minimum age requirements. Licensed producers and online cannabis retail outlets all request age verification in the same manner, making it easy for youth to access cannabis content – although in all fairness, they cannot make a purchase.

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Too Much Peltz Is Barely Enough !

Cannabis Law Report

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This Is What White Weed Privilege Looks Like

Leafly

This week's college cheating scandal is all about wealthy white people gaming the system. They do it with cannabis all the time too. The post This Is What White Weed Privilege Looks Like appeared first on Leafly.

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Alaska Lt Gov Signs Off On On-Site Cannabis Consumption In Licensed Storefront Dispensaries

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment report… Adults 21 and over can buy regulated and taxed cannabis from licensed storefront dispensaries in a growing number of U.S. states—but until Alaska Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer (R) signed new regulations into law on Tuesday, no states had been in the business of issuing permits authorizing on-site consumption. Now, licensed retail businesses in Alaska will be able to begin applying for a “special onsite use endorsement” from the state beginning April 11.

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How Vegas Chefs Use Cannabis to Unwind and Get Creative After Hours

Leafly

Being in Las Vegas’ culinary scene is rewarding yet busy and stressful. With adult use legalization, high-end chefs are using cannabis to slow down and get creative. The post How Vegas Chefs Use Cannabis to Unwind and Get Creative After Hours appeared first on Leafly.

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How Can a Loyalty Program Help Your Dispensary?

WeedAdvisor

Running a dispensary will eventually become a cutthroat business. Branding and advertising limitations will not make it any easier to be noticed. However, this is where giving something back can come in very handy. In a conventional situation, a customer pays of their cannabis and leaves. But imagine if – for no additional fees – that same customer could walk away with a little extra herb or store credit based on the size of their transaction.

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Sex After 50: Can Cannabis Increase Sexual Satisfaction?

Leafly

Does cannabis live up to its mythological reputation as an intense aphrodisiac? The post Sex After 50: Can Cannabis Increase Sexual Satisfaction? appeared first on Leafly.

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The Week in Weed: March 15, 2019

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. The big news on the federal level was the reintroduction of the SAFE Banking Act , by sponsor Ed Perlmutter, a Democrat from Colorado. Lest you think this is strictly a measure supported by Democrats from states with legal recreational marijuana, know that several Republicans and legislators from states that have not yet legalized are also co-sponsors.

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