NORML

JANUARY 28, 2019

The New York State Association of Police made a statement opposing legalization of cannabis for adult-use in New York, in response to Governor Cuomo’s announcement that he plans to pass legislation April 1st, with the budget, that will legalize cannabis for adult-use in New York. The New York State Association of Police said traffic safety is a major concern, citing an increase in vehicle-related fatalities by 62 percent in Colorado the first year cannabis was legalized in the state.

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Leafly

JANUARY 28, 2019

A recent study found that vaping delivers more pronounced effects than an old-fashioned joint. The post Which Is More Potent, Vaping Cannabis or Smoking a Joint? appeared first on Leafly.

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The Fresh Toast

JANUARY 28, 2019

CBD And Chemo Combo Increases Cancer Survival Rates A recent study shows that CBD has the ability to improve cancer survival rates in mice when combined with a chemotherapy regimen. The post CBD And Chemo Combo Increases Cancer Survival Rates appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Leafly

JANUARY 28, 2019

Reefer Madness—the movie—was famously produced by a church. But do the world's religions really forbid the enjoyment of a plant? The post Is Cannabis Against Your Religion? 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

JANUARY 28, 2019

Keep your fingers crossed for AB 228. On January 17, 2019, California Assembly Member Cecilia M. Aguiar-Curry kept her promise and introduced a piece of hemp legislation, AB 228. This bill is aimed at paving the way for adding industrial hemp derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) to foods, beverages, and cosmetics. The text of AB 228 is relatively short and would add the following two provisions to the California Health and Safety Code which contain provisions of the Sherman Food, Drug,

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 28, 2019

As you will have read in reports post new year Thailand was worried by patent requests by two foreign firms, British giant GW Pharmaceuticals and Japan’s Otsuka Pharmaceutical, filed before the change to the law. Now the military government has issued a special executive order on Monday enabling the Department of Intellectual Property to revoke all pending patents that involve cannabis, or remove marijuana from those patents, within 90 days.

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Leafly

JANUARY 28, 2019

Two lawmakers have proposed legislation that would legalize adult-use cannabis, hoping to start what they acknowledge will be a long and contentious discussion. The post Minnesota Proposal Would Legalize Cannabis Sales in 2020 appeared first on Leafly.

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SpeedWeed

JANUARY 28, 2019

Is consuming cannabis a sin, haram, not kosher? For many, it’s a serious question. In the Judaic tradition, scholars still debate the question of whether God meant Moses to use cannabis as part of an anointing oil when he spoke of a plant called kaneh-bosem , in Exodus 30:22-30. The Bible says the body is a temple, and that God created herbs to serve humanity.

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Leafly

JANUARY 28, 2019

Maryland medical cannabis vaults over rivals with Curio’s mix of alternative herbs, yoga, acupuncture, massage, and community. The post A Spa in a Dispensary? — Curio Wellness Piques Interest appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Life Network

JANUARY 28, 2019

Health Canada’s 10 mg limit per package for edibles will be creating many limitations. Medical cannabis patients, at the very least, should be granted other options. Like individually portioned edibles, but not individually packaged. In fact, this should be a model for all edibles. Although, a further solution exists. Reading through the Cannabis Act many months ago, my […].

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Leafly

JANUARY 28, 2019

As the state nears the four-year mark since creating the framework to sell medical cannabis, the latest estimate for availability seems to be summer—maybe. Or fall. Or later. The post Frustration, Few Timelines on Louisiana’s Medical Cannabis appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Life Network

JANUARY 28, 2019

Net revenue growth due to first shipments of adult-use recreational product during the period Consists of gross revenue of $14.4 million less excise taxes and returns of $2.0 million Adjusted Gross Margin (a non-IFRS measure)1 equal to $8.8 million up from $1.6 million in prior quarter Cash cost of cultivation (a non-IFRS measure)1 equal to $0.56/dried flower […].

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Leafly

JANUARY 28, 2019

Grow green with these sustainable home growing solutions. The post 3 Sustainable Innovations for Home Growing Canadians appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Life Network

JANUARY 28, 2019

7ACRES receives Health Canada approval for approximately 30,000 sqft of additional production space. Licensed space at 7ACRES increases to 120,000 sqft and target annual production capacity is expected to increase to approximately 17,500kg. 7ACRES also received Health Canada approval for its plant micropropagation space. Supreme Cannabis anticipates further Health Canada approvals in the near term. […].

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 28, 2019

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: . Hannah E. King. Attorney. 207.253.0598 Direct | 207.615.8176 Cell. HKing@dwmlaw.com. 84 Marginal Way, Suite 600, Portland, ME 04101-2480. 800.727.1941 | 207.772.3627 Fax | dwmlaw.com. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Last Friday, we reported on a potential delay in Maine’s adult use marijuana regulations, including rules and processes for obtaining state licenses.

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Weedistry

JANUARY 28, 2019

Cannabinoid-derived product by Ontario-based Tetra Bio-Pharma to be officially recognized as a drug. Ontario-based Oriol Rhodes has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry, but it’s only recently that she has ventured into an uncharted territory: cannabis. “A year ago, I knew very little; particularly about substance use, and absolutely nothing about harm reduction, and how cannabis fits into this equation,” says Rhodes, a registered nurse.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 28, 2019

Vote Hemp Releases 2018 U.S. Hemp Crop Report Documenting Industrial Hemp Cultivation and State Legislation in the U.S. WASHINGTON, DC —Vote Hemp, the nation’s leading grassroots hemp advocacy organization, has released its 2018 U.S. Hemp Crop Report. The report documents state-by-state progress of hemp legislation passed in 2018, reported acreage of hemp grown, identifies states with active hemp pilot farming programs and advocacy work the organization has lead over the past year leading up to

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JANUARY 28, 2019

Trichomes And Those Wonderful Cannabis Extracts. Kind Meds has another great deal for our Medical Marijuana card holders. Pick five grams of Trichome Vault Extract Shatter for $100! Good while supply lasts. What are Trichomes? Trichomes are those little ‘hairs’ that are the sticky, gooey part of the bud and they hold all the terpenes, the pungent oils that give marijuana its distinctive scent and flavor.

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WeedAdvisor

JANUARY 28, 2019

Out of all the provinces struggling through the cannabis shortage, Alberta seems to be hurting the least, according to the Calgary Herald. Despite the province making up only a small portion of Canada’s population, they have taken a disproportionate amount of cannabis retail shops. While some may argue that this is unfair, the reality that Alberta was simply more prepared.

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The Joint Blog

JANUARY 28, 2019

Legislation will be introduced today in the Minnesota House and Senate that would legalize and regulate marijuana for those 21 and older. State lawmakers will introduce legislation today that would fully end marijuana prohibition in Minnesota while establishing a licensed, regulated and taxes system of marijuana businesses. The legislation, sponsored by Senators Melisa Franzen (DFL) and Scott Jensen (R) in the Senate and Representatives Mike Freiberg (DFL) in the House, would make it legal for a

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Cannabis Maven

JANUARY 28, 2019

Cannabidiol (CBD) has been found to be effective for wellness in many ways, including relaxation and sleep.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 28, 2019

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: William F. McDevitt, Esq. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. . The 2018 U.S. Farm Bill has opened the gates to industrial hemp farming. Hemp, a crop that has been banned in the United States since 1937, now may be legally grown. While the most popular product of hemp ?

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The Fresh Toast

JANUARY 28, 2019

The Newly Democratic House Majority And The Future Of Legal Weed The future of marijuana legalization in the U.S. looks a lot brighter now that Democrats have reclaimed the House of Representatives following the 2018 Midterm Elections held this past November. The post The Newly Democratic House Majority And The Future Of Legal Weed appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2019

A medical cannabis bill has been filed in the Kentucky General Assembly every year since 2013. In that time around a dozen other states have passed medical bills, eight more have joined Colorado and Washington in full legalization. Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump have voiced support for state governments deciding their own policies. Nearly 80 percent of Kentuckians support medical marijuana., according to a 2012 study issued by the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky.

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SpeedWeed

JANUARY 28, 2019

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Two Minnesota lawmakers have proposed legislation that would legalize adult-use cannabis, hoping to start what they acknowledge will be a long and contentious discussion. Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka says he doesn’t think the legislation will pass this year. Edina Democrat Melissa Franzen introduced the measures in the House, and Golden Valley Democrat Mike Freiberg proposed them in the Senate.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2019

First reported on Forbes , William Barr, former Attorney General, advocate for increased incarceration , and current nominee to be the next Attorney General reiterated his stance in writing to not “go after” state legal marijuana programs and expressed support for increased research. His statements before the Judiciary Committee came response to questions from Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Kamala Harris (D-CA) — each of whom represent states where marijuana is legally regulated for

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