NORML

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Americans in 33 states and the District of Columbia have legal access to medical marijuana under a doctor’s authorization. But this same access is often lacking for many military veterans. That is because the current policy of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs explicitly prohibits V.A. physicians “from completing forms or registering veterans for participation in state-approved [medical marijuana] program[s].” … Continued congressional intransigence on this issue is

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The Fresh Toast

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Researchers have been questioning whether or not weed can relieve the overactive fear system of PTSD sufferers and studies seem to point to yes. Continue reading One Way Marijuana Helps Veterans And Others With PTSD at The Fresh Toast.

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Leafly

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Doug Distaso shares his journey with medical cannabis as the founder of the Veterans Cannabis Project, an organization that advocates for veterans to have full legal access to cannabis. The post What is the Veterans Cannabis Project? appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Heather Elise Razook. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Introduction. The purpose of this paper is to compare the arguments presented in People v. Perry [i] and People v. Raybon. [ii] Both are California appellate court decisions decided in 2019. The cases both examine whether possession of marijuana in a correctional institution is punishable by the Penal Code.

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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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Leafly

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

In a state with 40 million people, only 4,551 patients obtained the official patient card last fiscal year. The post Code Blue! California’s medical cannabis ID card system has collapsed appeared first on Leafly.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Growing your own medical marijuana is a fantastic option for many MMJ card holders. Luckily, in Oklahoma, it’s relatively simple to get started. Let’s take a look at the rules, requirements, and practicalities so you’ve got everything you need to start growing medical marijuana in Oklahoma. Is It Legal To Grow Medical Marijuana In Oklahoma? The first question, and the most important, is: does an Oklahoma medical marijuana card let you grow MMJ?

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Leafly

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

We caught up with Bruce Linton, co-founder and former co-CEO of Canopy Growth, to get his take on the state of cannabis in Canada, one year into legalization. The post Where are they now? Bruce Linton, formerly Canopy Growth appeared first on Leafly.

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The Fresh Toast

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

CBD has been associated with many health benefits, with some studies suggesting that there's a connection between it and weight loss. Continue reading Can CBD Help People Lose Weight? at The Fresh Toast.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Marketwatch reports. A New Jersey man’s career with Amazon came to a sudden — and unfair — end once the online retail giant learned he used medical marijuana, a new lawsuit alleges. Amazon AMZN, -0.80% fired the warehouse associate, who used marijuana to treat his panic and anxiety disorder, and also “blacklisted” him from other jobs with Amazon-owned companies including Whole Foods, court papers contend.

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Cannabis Life Network

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

British Columbia has long been known for its amazing cannabis, and it’s the reason why “BC Bud” is a household name – famous for the quality of its craft cannabis and the small growers that can go toe-to-toe with the best in the world. Funnily enough, many of the best growers, and craft cannabis itself, […]. The post Future of Craft Cannabis in B.C. still hazy appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Stuff.co reports… A field of tall hemp plants could sway in the breeze just a block from the Christ Church Cathedral if a new proposal gets the go-ahead. A new cannabis institute, called Whakamana , has proposed a hemp crop on a vacant central Christchurch site as it launches a $2 million crowd-funding campaign to fit out its new premises. Industrial hemp, a variety of the cannabis plant with no psychoactive properties, can be grown in New Zealand under a special licence from the Ministry

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Cannabis Life Network

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Taking the show on the road, and setting up at the offices of the Attorney General of British Columbia, Bert is joined on the hot mic by Minister David Eby. An NDP MLA, he was re-elected to the legislature in 2017, following a more than noteworthy defeat in 2013 of then Premier Christy Clark by a […]. The post Attorney General of B.C. David Eby – License to Chill – Episode 7 appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Norml write. CBD-infused products sold online frequently possess significantly lower percentages of CBD than advertised, according to a report published by the online watchdog group LegitScript.com. Investigators lab-tested 30 CBD products obtained from leading online retailers. Twenty of the thirty products possessed significant deviations in CBD content as compared to what was advertised.

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TheAnswerPage

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Other than pill form, in what forms is CBD sold? There are multiple CBD product types, including CBD oils (for oral administration or vaporization), gummy candies, joint balms, creams, lotions, and capsules. CBD is also being sold in food products, beverages (including kombucha (a fermented, alcoholic black or green tea)), and healthcare goods, including hair products and skincare products.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

There are various ways to absorb kratom into your system, but the most popular and effective method is making it into tea. Kratom tea can be defined as tea made from the leaves of the kratom tree and is used by different people with various conditions. In addition, kratom in the form of tea tastes better and retains its medicinal properties without being acidic or toxic. .

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CannaTech

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

In today’s blog we welcome Saul Singer , CEO and co-founder at CMTREX (Cannabis Mercantile Trading Exchange), an IT-driven platform that provides efficient, transparent, and integrated trading solutions for the global legal cannabis market. Beyond Regulation: the Entrance of the Whales and the Sharks. The global trend of decriminalization, legalization and regulation is currently the fundamental growth driver of the global cannabis industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Bali is an Indonesian island famous for its rich culture, inspiring energy, and vibrant atmosphere. People from all corners of the world converge on this beautiful island in search of motivation, deep connection, peace, and strength. Interestingly, just like the island, Bali kratom triggers these sensations and provides a perfect balance of relaxation and energy. .

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Project CBD

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

The jury is out on the culprit(s) behind the recent outbreak of vaping related lung injury. In this special report, Project CBD Chief Science Writer Adrian Devitt-Lee suggests that synthetic cannabinoids could be partially responsible.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

You might think it’s California,but actually it is …… According to recently published DEA data about illegal grows it is Kentucky, where both recreational and medical marijuana are still illegal. Pro Con.org reports … Kentucky grows more illicit marijuana plants per 100,000 people than any other state, according to DEA data analyzed by American Addiction Centers.

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CannaTech

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

CannaTech is dedicated to minimizing the environmental impact of our global conferences. For the first time in Cape Town, when our guests bought tickets to CannaTech, they were able to opt-in to purchase a carbon offset neutralizing the environmental impact of their flights. These offset purchases have been transferred to the Giant Flag project in South Africa.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s health department wants to ban medical marijuana businesses from paying taxes in cash, a move that industry advocates say could shut out small businesses from the field. Missouri voters in 2018 made medical marijuana legal but sales are still prohibited under federal law. Financial institutions, particularly national banks, shy away from working with the cannabis industry because of the federal ban, BeLeaf CEO Mitch Meyers said.

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Otherside Farms

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

CBD has been grabbing a lot of headlines in recent times and you will probably have heard or read plenty of different opinions about its potential wellness benefits but has it left with you with an accurate portrayal of what it might be able to do for you and your own personal health needs? It is always a good idea to do a bit of reading such as taking a look at CBD information for beginners so that you have a general idea of what it is all about.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

They write. One company, Irvine-based Weedmaps, operates kind of like Yelp. It’s a clearinghouse for cannabis shops. It helps users find, rate, and review dispensaries. But Weedmaps has been under pressure from California regulators to only list legal suppliers. Earlier this year, Weedmaps announced it would ban advertisements from unlicensed retailers on the site.

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Puff Puff Post

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Recent announcements from a number of Democratic presidential candidates committed to changing cannabis’s status within the drug scheduling system has left many observers incredibly hopeful for 2020. While tremendous progress has been made at the state level, cannabis’s current legal status as a Schedule 1 drug federally is still by far the biggest obstacle, both for legalization advocates and the industry at large.

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Leafly

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

If the former New York major jumps into the Democratic presidential race, Joe Biden will no longer be the worst candidate on cannabis. The post Mike Bloomberg’s ideas about cannabis legalization are totally bonkers appeared first on Leafly.

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The Joint Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

According to the Associated Press South Dakota groups submitted separate signed petitions Monday that would allow residents to vote next year on whether to legalize medical marijuana and recreational marijuana. The filing of the petitions comes ahead of Monday’s deadline for submitting an initiative with the goal of getting it on the November, 2020 ballot.

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