Cannabis Chronicles

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

In the months after Washington voters approved legalized marijuana in 2012, Clayton Mosher, a sociology professor at Washington State University Vancouver, noticed what he believed to be unnecessary safety concerns. Years after sales began, Mosher believes the apprehension has been proven to be unwarranted. “We’re only four years out, but I don’t think you’re going to see a lot of negative outcomes,” Mosher said.

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MassRoots

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Legislation to end the federal prohibition of cannabis has been submitted in the U.S. Senate by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR). S. 420’s companion proposals, including H.R. 420 , were submitted in the House last week by Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR). “The American people have elected the most pro-cannabis Congress in American history and significant pieces of legislation are being introduced,” said Blumenauer.

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The Fresh Toast

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Marijuana Makes Your Brain More Plasticy And That’s A Good Thing Neuroplasticity is the broad term used to describe how our brains reorganize its connections for our benefit. Marijuana can increase this. The post Marijuana Makes Your Brain More Plasticy And That’s A Good Thing appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Let your loved ones know just how much you love them with these punny cannabis-friendly Valentine's Day cards. The post Check Out Leafly’s Printable and Infused Valentine’s Day Cards appeared first on Leafly.

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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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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Home of “dietary supplement” CBD. This post is part one of two on how the State of New York is regulating CBD. . Last week, New York City’s Department of Health (“DOH”) quarantined a number of edible products that contained hemp-derived CBD (“Hemp-CBD”) and announced that Hemp-CBD would not be allowed in food products in the City.

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Cannabis Life Network

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

TORONTO/CNW/ – Namaste Technologies Inc. (“Namaste” or the “Company”) (TSXV: N) (FRANKFURT: M5BQ) (OTCMKTS: NXTTF) provided the following letter to its shareholders on Feb. 8, 2019. Dear fellow shareholders, I want to thank all our shareholders for your continued support for our company over the past week. I know a lot of you have questions […].

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

'Listen, I think it gives a lot of people joy,' she said. 'And we need more joy.'. The post Sen. Kamala Harris Says Legalize It—and Oh Yes, She Inhaled appeared first on Leafly.

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Leafwell

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

As it’s International Epilepsy Day, we here at Leafwell thought to write a post on the use of cannabinoids for epilepsy. The past few years have seen a huge surge in interest in using cannabis – in particular, the cannabinoid, cannabidiol (CBD) – for epilepsy. Furthermore, Epidiolex, a mostly CBD-based medication, has recently been approved by the FDA for the treatment of Dravet.

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WeedAdvisor

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Despite what many alarmists were saying, pot use in Canada has not changed since legalization, according to CTV News. While numbers released on February 7 th by Statistics Canada show a minor increase, it is hardly the catastrophic explosion in cannabis use that anti-marijuana advocates allegedly warned us about. Minor Increase in Expected Use. CTV News reports that 15 percent of Canadians aged 15 or older – approximately 4.6 million people – admitted to cannabis use in the last three months.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Timeless Valentine’s Day Box with Love Potion #9. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we have a limited edition Valentine’s box from Timeless with Love Potion #9 available and what a beautiful deal it is! A half gram cartridge of Love Potion #9, a battery and a beautiful floral case to put it in for only $50. While supplies last for a limited time only.

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WeedAdvisor

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Winnipeg licensed producer Bonify – whose license was suspended following their distribution of 200 kilograms of unlicensed product to three Winnipeg locations – recently responded to allegations of management misconduct. To their credit, Bonify is being co-operative, as they proactively allowed independent investigators to review the situation. But the most recent revelations published on February 6 th by CBC News definitely prove bad faith from some parts of management.

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Go find that special someone and light one up in honor of these nine incredible cannabis couples who’ve truly changed the game! The post 9 Cannabis Couples Who Changed the Game appeared first on Leafly.

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WeedAdvisor

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Embattled licensed producer, Bonify, finally lost its license after a scandalous incident that resulted in the termination of three executives (for more details, see our December article ). The investigation was triggered following multiple recalls of strains that did not pass regulatory standards for microbes, mould and other contaminants. Health Canada also discovered issues with mislabeling products and error in record-keeping. .

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Cannabis Maven

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Terpenes may be the key to environmentally friendly plastic.

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

How legalization could impact our love lives. The post Cannabis & Compatibility: Is Weed A Dating Deal Breaker? appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Maven

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Terpenes may be the key to environmentally friendly plastic.

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Medicinal Marijuana Association

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Cultivating marijuana is now legal in several states in the United States as well as Canada for licensed professionals. While there are several requirements that must be met by Health Canada, there are some places in the U.S. where licensing is not as strict. The following information will help you learn about obtaining a medical marijuana growers license, which depends on your residence.

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WeedAdvisor

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

On January 8 th , 2019, Shopper’s Drug Mart launched its only medical cannabis sales platform, offering products from several different licensed producers. Currently, Shopper’s Drug Mart offers products from Aphria, Aurora, Broken Coast, Cannimed, Emblem, MedReleaf, Starseed Medicinal, Tilray and WeedMD. Now, Zenabis is the most recent company to make an arrangement with the drugstore giant, according to CBC News. .

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Single or taken? Who cares? These gourmet infused cannabis chocolates will make anyone happy regardless of their dating status. The post Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Gourmet Cannabis-Infused Chocolates appeared first on Leafly.

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The Joint Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Legislation that would legalize marijuana for everyone 21 and older has been passed by a key House committee in New Mexico. The House Health and Human Services Committee passed House Bill 356 by a vote of 5 to 2, with all of the “Yes” votes coming from Democrats. “Prohibition simply does not work, and the country is coming to the realization of that”, said Representative Antonio Maestas, one of the bill’s sponsors.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

They add. Noem says officials need to see federal rules once they’re issued and decide if hemp is as “promising as they say it will be.” The governor’s office says the crop isn’t currently authorized for growth in South Dakota. A House panel voted unanimously Thursday to advance a measure legalizing industrial hemp. Democratic Rep. Oren Lesmeister, the sponsor, says there’s an industry ready in South Dakota to start processing hemp products.

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