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New Legislation Introduced To Protect State-Legal Marijuana Programs

NORML

Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) has introduced HR 493 : The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act, which would codify the protections that were outlined in the now-rescinded Cole Memo. The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act essentially would give peace of mind to lawmakers, regulators, 149,000+ workers, and the millions of patients and consumers who are dependent on the normalization of lawful marijuana markets.

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Cannabis Breeding: How Are New Strains Created?

Leafly

Learn how cannabis breeders combine strains to enhance, strengthen, or combine traits to create the perfect experience. The post Cannabis Breeding: How Are New Strains Created? appeared first on Leafly.

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First Legal Medical Marijuana Now Planted in Arkansas

MassRoots

For the first time in nearly a century, cannabis seeds have been legally planted in Arkansas. The state awarded a total of only five licenses for medical marijuana producers, and BOLD Team Cultivation is officially the first to begin the process. BOLD TEAM LLC said that they are, “pleased to announce that we have been granted approval to begin cultivation of medical marijuana.” “The cultivation process is now underway and we expect to have medicine available to dispensaries in

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A Guide to Buying Cannabis Seeds

Leafly

It can be tricky navigating the cannabis seed market from a legal perspective. This guide will answer all of your questions on how to buy cannabis seeds. The post A Guide to Buying Cannabis Seeds 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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Cabbage Salad with Hemp Seed Dressing

Sensi Seeds

This vegan coleslaw recipe is quick to prepare – especially if you have a mandolin to slice the cabbage – but chilling it for a few hours or even a full day will make it tastier and tender. Add hemp seeds to optimize your intake of protein, minerals and dietary fiber. Preparation. Finely chop the cabbage with a knife or mandolin and put it in a large bowl.

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Hemp Intro

Otherside Farms

Hemp was once grown in the US without much government interference – in fact, farmers were encouraged to grow hemp during the Revolutionary War as the plant was used in the making of sails and rigging. Again, during World War II, the “Hemp for Victory” campaign was launched by the government for the war effort. Then, with its connection to marijuana, hemp became taboo.

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Indoor vs. Greenhouse vs. Outdoor Cannabis: Which Should You Buy?

Leafly

When shopping for cannabis, should you be looking for product grown indoors, outdoors, or in a greenhouse? The post Indoor vs. Greenhouse vs. Outdoor Cannabis: Which Should You Buy? appeared first on Leafly.

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The biggest surprise of Lift Expo 2019

Cannabis Life Network

The Lift and Co. Cannabis Expo, which bills itself as “Canada’s Biggest Cannabis Expo”, was last weekend at the Vancouver Convention Centre and the place was packed tighter than a joint and abuzz with excitement- what else would you expect at the very first Lift Expo since Canada legalized cannabis? But if you were hoping […]. The post The biggest surprise of Lift Expo 2019 appeared first on Cannabis Life Network.

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South Carolina Lawmakers Try Again on Medical Marijuana

Leafly

If it succeeds, South Carolina's measure would be among the most restrictive in the country. The post South Carolina Lawmakers Try Again on Medical Marijuana appeared first on Leafly.

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Conversations In Cannabis: Ardin, writer, comedian & content producer

Cannabis Law Report

Marketing takes on many forms today, and all relate to good storytelling. One of the great benefits of a working in cannabis are the creative innovators applying their skills to the category at all levels that I’ve met along the way. Coming from an agency myself, it was fascinating to meet a comedian in cannabis who came to the category by way of advertising and stand-up who’s developing his own approach to content.

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Vancouver Dispensaries Won’t Close Without a Fight

Leafly

The dispensaries allege that the city is infringing on the rights of medical cannabis users. The post Vancouver Dispensaries Won’t Close Without a Fight appeared first on Leafly.

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Unions are Going to Pot

Leaf Science

Andrew Cuomo has made significant moves in the direction of legalization of Cannabis in recent months. Cannabis is one of the fastest growing industries on the planet and, naturally, it needs a lot of workers. In New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed the full legalization for recreational marijuana in 2019. This would be an extremely lucrative prospect for the industry and bring with it the creation of many thousands of jobs.

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Cuomo: Let Cities Opt out of Cannabis Shops if NY Legalizes

Leafly

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is dropping a few hints about his upcoming marijuana legalization proposal. The post Cuomo: Let Cities Opt out of Cannabis Shops if NY Legalizes appeared first on Leafly.

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High Tide Launches Packaging Recycling Program at Canna Cabana Stores

Cannabis Life Network

CALGARY /CNW/ – On January 10, 2019, High Tide Inc. (“High Tide” or the “Company”) (CSE:HITI), an Alberta-based downstream cannabis corporation focused on the manufacturing and wholesale distribution of smoking accessories and cannabis lifestyle products, announced that it recently launched a free recycling program in its Canna Cabana retail cannabis stores for all Health Canada-approved […].

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Canadian Cannabis Producers Face Pushback Over Odour

Leafly

The pungent odour is a byproduct of the industry. The post Canadian Cannabis Producers Face Pushback Over Odour appeared first on Leafly.

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5 Potential Healing Benefits of Cannabis

Otherside Farms

Marijuana has been used for centuries for medicinal purposes; however, it has earned a bad name due to its widespread abuse as an addictive substance. This has pushed into oblivion the positive impact of marijuana seeds and its extracts on various body systems, including the cardiovascular system, the brain and the reproductive system. While there is a need for more clinical trials on the subject, users and alternative-therapy practitioners worldwide continue to buy cannabis seeds online for hea

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Matt Chavez presents a True Terpenes Banana Kush Cocktail

Cannabis Maven

Matt Chavez gives step by step directions to make a cocktail with True Terpenes Banana Kush terpene profile.

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California: Collecting, Reporting and Remitting Tax for Dispensaries

Cannabis Law Report

Authored By: Jordan S. Zoot, CPA, aBIZinaBOX Inc – CPG. This the second of our 2019 gifts to California’s cannabis industry. As we noted in an earlier Post, we have not yet seen a copy of a receipt issued by a California cannabis dispensary to a cannabis consumer in which it appeared to us that the dispensary “Got it Right” in connection with the collection of taxes.

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The Even More Perplexing State of Hemp CBD in California

Canna Law Blog

We’ve got you covered on California, hemp, FDA and CBD. A few months ago, I wrote a blog post about the precarious state of industrial-hemp derived CBD in California. Since then, as everyone knows, President Trump signed the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (or “Farm Bill”). A lot of people think that in the wake of the Farm Bill, hemp-derived CBD (“Hemp CBD”) is now completely legal.

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Could Trump’s Next Attorney General Actually Be Worse Than Jeff Sessions?

Leafly

William Barr fed America's mass incarceration crisis in the 1990s. Did he learn from that debacle, or will he double down on failure? The post Could Trump’s Next Attorney General Actually Be Worse Than Jeff Sessions? appeared first on Leafly.

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