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Hemp-CBD Across State Lines: Connecticut

Canna Law Blog

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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UK MP’s Talk To BBC Radio 1 “Newsbeat” After Visit To Canada To Look At Regulated Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Norman Lamb has admitted to Radio 1’s Newsbeat he once sampled a bit of ‘wacky baccy’ while a student, he trickled a few drops of cannabis oil (which includes the psychoactive ingredient illegal in the UK) on his tongue, “purely for sleeping for relaxation” ahead of his flight home. He explains: “I was really anxious because I had the hearing of the technology and science select committee the next day and I was travelling back overnight, and I just thought if I get back having had no

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Everything You Need to Know About Legal Weed and Usage

The Herb Collective

A year and a half after California legalized marijuana, the country is still in the midst of a national discussion about cannabis and whether or not it should be legal throughout all 50 states. This discussion is opening doors for a lot of people who may not otherwise have wanted to smoke pot. Cannabis isn’t just legal now - it’s super accessible. Dispensaries are popping up left and right to educate users on marijuana usage.

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Some of the Best Marijuana Strains to Prevent Hair Loss

The Joint Blog

The statistic brain shows that an approximate of 56 million individuals in the US are experiencing hair loss. Therefore, hair growth products are now becoming part of the fast-growing industry with many people believing that marijuana can prevent hair loss. A study shows that applying hemp oil to your hair, as a cosmetic help incorporate cannabis compounds.

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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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Sun Rocks: Too Strong for Snoop?

LIWTS

If you’ve been keeping up with our blog over recent days and weeks, you’ll have no doubt picked up on our introductory guide to moon rocks. Those being the super-strong nuggets of goodness that combine high-quality cannabis bud with super-strong hash oil, all topped off with a liberal dose of kief. The result being a [ ] The post Sun Rocks: Too Strong for Snoop?

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How to Know If A CBD Oil Is Genuine or Not?

The Joint Blog

After the legalization of cannabis in most states, the use of CBD has greatly increased. As a result, you will realize the use of CBD in many places such as health stores, and coffee shops, among other places. Additionally, the CBD is currently being mixed with drinks, lotions, and cocktails. For this reason, it is now readily and easily available on the market.

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Canada’s New Marijuana Licensing Rules Favors Wealthy Companies, Says Industry Experts

The Joint Blog

According to a report by Reuters, industry experts say that a new licensing process for legal cannabis producers in Canada limits the ability of smaller companies to attract investment, which could leave the fledgling industry dominated wealthy companies. The rule changes for licensing came about after Health Canada, the federal health agency in charge of the licensing process, was swamped by applications for licensed producers, putting a strain on its resources and causing months of delays for