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HR 420: The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act

NORML

This week, Congressman Earl Blumenauer reserved HR 420 for his legislation, the Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act. A decades-long champion of cannabis reform, this marks the first time that Blumenauer has staked out the specific bill number 420. His focus however, is ever on the goal of reform, telling Forbes, “While the bill number may be a bit tongue in cheek, the issue is very serious.

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Welcome to the Country’s First Cannabis Speakeasy

Leafly

At Dana's Place, you can buy several kinds of cannabis-infused beers and enjoy them in a safe and comfortable environment with your friends. The post Welcome to the Country’s First Cannabis Speakeasy appeared first on Leafly.

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Kentucky Lawmakers Push to Legalize Medical Marijuana

MassRoots

House Bill 136, an amendment to legalize medical marijuana, was introduced in the Kentucky Legislature on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. Sponsored by Rep. Diane St. Onge, R – Fort Wright, and Rep. Jason Nemes, R- Louisville, this legislation aims to help suffering residents in The Bluegrass State. “The intention of this legislation is not to generate tax revenue, but rather to provide relief to the thousands of Kentuckian who suffer from conditions that have not responded to traditional

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The Battle Between Gun Ownership And Medical Marijuana In Conservative States

The Fresh Toast

The Battle Between Gun Ownership And Medical Marijuana In Conservative States A guidance letter from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) indicates that any person who “admits” to using cannabis must surrender the right to purchase firearms. A The post The Battle Between Gun Ownership And Medical Marijuana In Conservative States appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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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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New York City Gets a Curated CBD Retail Store

Leafly

CBD moves from Big Apple bodegas and bars to the TriBeCa boutique, Come Back Daily. The post New York City Gets a Curated CBD Retail Store appeared first on Leafly.

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Arkansas Moves Toward Launch of Medical Cannabis Program

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Arkansas voters in 2016 approved a constitutional amendment legalizing medical marijuana, but the rollout has faced legal and bureaucratic delays. The post Arkansas Moves Toward Launch of Medical Cannabis Program appeared first on Leafly.

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Can Medical Marijuana Help Alcoholics Stop Drinking For Good?

The Fresh Toast

Can Medical Marijuana Help Alcoholics Stop Drinking For Good? Could cannabis be a helping hand to alcoholics? Alcohol is the most commonly used addictive drug in the United States and it looks like marijuana can help. The post Can Medical Marijuana Help Alcoholics Stop Drinking For Good? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Oregon’s Novelty Edibles With a Touch of Whimsy

Leafly

Change up your edibles game by dabbling into these weird, whimsical, and nostalgic cannabis edibles that remind us that anything is possible in 2019. The post Oregon’s Novelty Edibles With a Touch of Whimsy appeared first on Leafly.

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Few Michigan cities decided to let the weed flow

THCFinder

When Harrison Township votes on its medical marijuana ordinance next month, there is expected to be little opposition to the plan to allow a couple of dozen cannabis businesses into the Macomb County community. “At last check, we had 18 legitimate grow operations in the community. At a minimum, if there is an existing business, why would we tell the owner, 'You have to evict your tenant?

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Is CBD Oil Safe for Cats?

Otherside Farms

Since cannabis has increased in legality across the USA, there have been a lot of discussions about whether or not it is safe, or indeed has the health benefits people talk about. In actual fact, cannabis oil has a lot of benefits for general health and is used by a lot of people as a supplement. However, cannabis oil is also sold as a supplement for pets, and a lot of people wonder whether it is safe to give cats and dogs something we tend to associate with recreational drug use.

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Officials Warn You Can Still Get a DUI for Marijuana After Jan. 1 Legalization

THCFinder

Officials are cautioning Californians that the state won’t be devoid of marijuana regulations when the drug becomes legal for recreational use on Jan. 1. Messages reminding drivers, “Drive high, get a DUI,” began popping up on Amber Alert display signs along freeways statewide on Wednesday as part of a campaign launched days before California officially becomes the sixth state to fully legalize weed.

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Portland’s Top Dispensaries: Widest Menu Selection

Leafly

From flowers to edibles to extracts, if you’re looking for a candy-store experience, Portland is home to an array of shops that stand out for variety, volume, and curation. The post Portland’s Top Dispensaries: Widest Menu Selection appeared first on Leafly.

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The Ultimate Guide to the Right Vaping Temperature

THCFinder

While the popularity for Vaporizers continues to grow at a rapid rate, knowledge for their optimum use tails behind. We are all familiar with the old, tried and tested, traditional methods of enjoying Marijuana like Bongs, Pipes, Blunts and Joints, however, we don’t all know the benefits of vaping. It’s only been in recent years, with the rise in legalization and acceptance that we have seen such a monumental surge in popularity for vaporizers.

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MedMen, executives face $20 million suit for allegedly breaching duties Spokesman says suit is, “frivolous.”

Cannabis Law Report

The suit, filed Jan. 8 in California Superior Court in Los Angeles County, in part alleges that MedMen CEO Adam Bierman and President Andrew Modlin paid themselves millions of dollars through unlawful, “brazen self-dealing.”. “Beneath the MedMen veneer is a complex web of interconnected subsidiary entities, virtually all of which are directly managed, directed, controlled and owned by Bierman and Modlin, and all of which always pursue the best interests of Bierman and Modlin, rather than the be

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Trying to fly with weed in California probably won't get you arrested

THCFinder

Starting New Year's Day, the sale of marijuana for recreational use will be permitted in California, the country's most populous state. What does that mean for air travelers who try to bring small amounts of marijuana with them? That is a conundrum for the state's airports, which are locally owned and operated but are subject to federal law, under which marijuana is an illegal substance.

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Find Your Favorite Cannabis Dispensary in Portland, Oregon

Leafly

With so many Portland cannabis dispensaries to choose from, how does one choose? We've done our research to find the very best Oregon shops for different consumer needs. The post Find Your Favorite Cannabis Dispensary in Portland, Oregon appeared first on Leafly.

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Town Swaps Chocolate for Marijuana and Sees Revival of Fortunes

THCFinder

Smiths Falls, Ontario — population 8,885 — is seeing a revival of fortunes since medical marijuana producer Tweed Inc. set up shop four years ago in an abandoned Hershey Co. chocolate factory. The company, since renamed Canopy Growth Corp., has become the world’s largest publicly traded cannabis producer and is the town’s largest private-sector employer.

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Medical Cannabis Pot-ential

Medical Cannabis Seedbank

Medical Cannabis: South Africa’s highest court has made the decision to decriminalize cannabis for private use. This makes SA the third country in Africa to do so after Lesotho and Zimbabwe and includes the right to possess, consume and cultivate the cannabis plant. So, we will now begin to see a whole host of cannabis-related products appear in the South African market place.

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Vaping Cannabis May Reduce Tobacco Use

THCFinder

Vaping has been all over the news lately, especially with all of the research coming out of Portland State University, in my home state of Oregon. We have seen studies looking at the health benefits/losses of e-cigarettes , and we are starting to see some more research on BHO concentrates. All of the available research has focused on the direct health consequences of vaping and not its effects in a more holistic view.

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Location of Secret Ontario Cannabis Store Warehouse Revealed

Leafly

The location of the provincial cannabis stash was a secret until now. The post Location of Secret Ontario Cannabis Store Warehouse Revealed appeared first on Leafly.

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Sour Diesel (Sativa)

THCFinder

Sour Diesel (Sativa). A sativa-dominant hybrid, Sour Diesel has a Diesel / candy-like smell and a very distinct taste. Great for energy and focus, and works well in the daytime when you have to get things done.

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[POSTPONED] FREE Webinar Jan. 29: Washington Employment Law for Cannabis Businesses

Canna Law Blog

Please note that this event has been postponed until further notice. Owning a cannabis business can feel like you’re drowning in various regulation compliances and not actually spending time with your business. The excess of rules and regulations levied by the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB), cannabis-specific regulations, along with an array of state and federal employment laws and regulations can keep any business from blossoming to its fullest.

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Mango (Indica)

THCFinder

Mango (Indica). Mangos parentage is part KC 33 and part Mango from a hippie fellow who grew it for 30 years, then let KC use it as a cross in 1991. It is a 100 percent indica strain that grows large and produces prodigiously. Dont let Mangos slow start fool you - this variety will eventually rival the impressive size of many KC varieties, which are especially intended for outdoor grows.

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Supreme Cannabis gets Conditional Approval to List on Toronto Stock Exchange

Cannabis Life Network

TORONTO, Jan. 9, 2019 /CNW/ – The Supreme Cannabis Company, Inc. (TSXV: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) announced today that it has received conditional approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange to graduate from the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”) and list its common shares on the TSX. Navdeep Dhaliwal, CEO of Supreme Cannabis, said: “Graduating to the […].

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Where To Buy Legal Weed In California On January 1

THCFinder

A new day, a new year and a new era dawn all at once on January 1 in California. When morning comes to 2018, it brings with it the first day of legal retail sales of cannabis to all adults 21 and over. California was one of four states where voters legalized adult-use marijuana possession and sales on Election Day 2016, and it will be the second to begin what’s expected to be a multi-billion-dollar market.

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Our opinion: Medical marijuana — State must work out the problems

SMPL

Louisiana has had more than enough time to get its medical marijuana program up and running. Not only does the state Department of Agriculture have guiding instructions in the form of the 2016 law regulating the effort, but it also has the collective experience of the many other states that have been down this road before us. And, most importantly, it has had two years to get it off the ground.

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Marijuana use among pregnant teens has spiked in California

THCFinder

California already has the world’s largest pot economy and the state is preparing to legalize recreational sales on Jan. 1. But a new study about marijuana use by pregnant women suggests the pot boom is having an overlooked impact on public health. Researchers from Kaiser Permanente Northern California in Oakland looked at data collected from 279,000 pregnant women who completed a screening for marijuana use as part of standard prenatal care.

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The Week in Weed: January 11, 2019

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. The big news this week is that the governor of Washington is going to issue pardons to those convicted of misdemeanors involving marijuana. Known as the Marijuana Justice Initiative , the program has limitations on who is eligible for the pardon but is expected to effect over 3,000 citizens.

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Average Price of Cannabis 17% Higher Since Legalization

WeedAdvisor

If there is one argument that some have against legalization, it is the issue of pricing. Those who frequently use cannabis understand that it can get quite expensive. Naturally, it makes sense (at least in their minds) to put cost above everything else. However, there is a much bigger picture – and much more at stake – than customers’ personal wallets.

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CPA Growth Update San Luis Obispo

Cannabis Law Report

The city of San Luis Obispo opened their cannabis business permitting process on January 7. If you’re interested in submitting an application, read our guide before diving in. . This city has remarkably high licensing fees, so be sure to read the instructions thoroughly and consult with our experts before submitting your application (due January 29). .