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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/20

NORML

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform.

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Cannabis in Japan – Laws, Use, and History

Sensi Seeds

Prior to 1948, cannabis was widely cultivated in Japan. It was valued for its practical uses in making textiles and rope, for example, and as an integral part of religious and spiritual practices. With the introduction of the Cannabis Control Law by US officials its use, sale and growth became banned in the country. Now cannabis use is deeply frowned upon.

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Hemp CBD Across State Lines: New Mexico

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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Oregon marijuana sales 420% stronger near Idaho

Cannabis Life Network

PORTLAND, Ore. — Marijuana sales in Oregon along the Idaho state line are 420% the statewide average, according to a state report – a very coincidental number. Idaho residents are purchasing recreational marijuana in Oregon because it is illegal in Idaho, the report released Friday by the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis said. The report […].

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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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CBD : The New Generation’s Cure

Otherside Farms

We all know what marijuana is, right? It is a plant that has been one of the major hot topics of the recent century. This is because it has always been considered as an illegal substance. Many experts have pointed to its potential for abuse as other addictive properties. It may have been a part of rituals and other traditions, but has since been long gone in many countries.

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Cannabis Life Network Deconstructs The Corporate Goings On At Pasha Brands

Cannabis Law Report

WHAT HAPPENED AT PASHA BRANDS? BRADEN MACCKE JANUARY 17, 2020. BLOG BUSINESS BUSINESS CANNABIS CANADA CANNABIS LEGALIZATION CANNABIS NEWS FEATURED MARIJUANA NEWS 264 VIEWS. It’s been tough sledding lately for self-styled LP-for-craft-growers Pasha Brands (CSE: CRFT). The company’s stock was halted on November 28, 2019, ahead of an announcement that three of the board’s four directors had resigned.

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ICYMI: Top Stories of the Week, January 19

Cannabis Life Network

So much news, and so little time. In case you missed them, here is a recap of what was trending on CLN this past week! A Wise Approach – A Conversation with Abi Roach A pioneer in this industry, Hotbox CEO Abi Roach first opened her Toronto consumption lounge all the way back in 2003! Even with […]. The post ICYMI: Top Stories of the Week, January 19 appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Cannabis in Tajikistan – Laws, Use, and History

Sensi Seeds

Tajikistan lies across one of the largest drug smuggling routes in the world, as it shares a border with Afghanistan. It also has a hashish industry of its own. However, cannabis is illegal in the country, and with the death penalty in place for serious drugs-related crimes (such as large-scale smuggling), it’s a risky business to be in. The post Cannabis in Tajikistan – Laws, Use, and History appeared first on Sensi Seeds Blog.

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Complete Guide to Drying and Curing Weed

Marijuana Seeds NL

Harvesting your precious bud is the end of the hardest part of growing your own cannabis. There are, however, two last, and very important, steps before you can enjoy it. These are drying and curing your weed. Originally posted 18th December 2015, Updated on 9th January 2020. Continue reading → The post Complete Guide to Drying and Curing Weed appeared first on MSNL Blog.

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CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corp) Counts 9 US Law Firms Pursuing Class Actions Agaianst Canadian Listed Cannabis Companies

Cannabis Law Report

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reports on the flood of upcoming lawsuits being filed against Canadian listed cannabis companies.”Although the allegations vary, each pot producer is accused of misleading investors or failing to disclose certain problems with their businesses. When those problems became publicly known, the lawsuits claim, share prices plunged and investors were stuck with losses.” CBC report… Some of Canada’s biggest cannabis producers are facing pro

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

True or false? As of the end of 2019, more than 3.5 million people in the US are legally using medical marijuana. True. See Answer. See Answer.

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Tilray – New COO & CFO Announced

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis company Tilray Inc. announced changes to its senior executive ranks including a new chief financial officer. The company named Michael Kruteck as chief financial officer, replacing Mark Castaneda, who will take on a role at focused on strategic business development. Tilray says Kruteck has served in senior financial roles at Molson Coors Beverage Co. and most recently as CFO for Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy.

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Canada: Westleaf Merges With We Grow BC Ltd & Dumps President & Co-Founder Scott Hurd

Cannabis Law Report

CALGARY, Jan. 13, 2020 /CNW/ – Westleaf Inc. (the “ Company ” or “ Westleaf “) (TSX-V:WL) (OTCQB:WSLFF) announced today that following the closing of the merger of Westleaf and We Grow B.C. Ltd. (“We Grow”), Scott Hurd, President, and Co-Founder, has resigned effective January 24, 2019. “On behalf of Westleaf, we thank Scott for his vision, leadership, and efforts that have positioned Westleaf favorably with a high-quality asset base that is ripe for growth in 2020,” said Cody Church, Chairman o

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One In The Eye For Hexo From The Pen Of Motley Fool, “1 Cannabis Stock to Avoid At All Costs”

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s teh introduction to the piece. Cannabis company HEXO (NYSE: HEXO) has several things going its way. For instance, the pot grower teamed up with alcoholic beverage maker Molson Coors (NYSE: TAP) in 2018, and out of this partnership was born a joint venture, dubbed Truss Beverages. HEXO is looking to make a dent in the potentially lucrative cannabis derivative market in Canada via this joint venture.

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Spain Publico Article: The associative movement promotes a great agreement for the Government to regularize cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

The cannabis movement, made up of some 1,700 entities throughout the state, believes that with the formation of the coalition government between PSOE and Podemos, the time has come to definitely address the regularization of cannabis in Spain. At the moment, the main organizations of the sector are working to reach a joint proposal that they would present in May to the parliamentary groups of the Congress in order to promote the legislative changes that have already been carried out in countri