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Cannabis Advocates to Rally in Kentucky

NORML

The Kentucky chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (KY NORML) is assisting Kentuckians for Medical Marijuana (KY4MM) in its lobbying efforts Feb. 5 with constituents from across the state seeking cannabis reform. “There are several meetings made for constituents to meet with their legislators on both days. KY4MM has been extremely important in helping to get all of our supporters to come together.

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What Is Caryophyllene and What Does This Cannabis Terpene Do?

Leafly

Caryophyllene is a spicy terpene—it’s the bite in freshly cracked pepper, and it’s found in cloves and cinnamon. It’s also the only cannabis terpene known to directly activate cannabinoid receptors in the body. The post What Is Caryophyllene and What Does This Cannabis Terpene Do? appeared first on Leafly.

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Israeli Study Shows Marijuana May Relieve Autism Symptoms

The Fresh Toast

Israeli Study Shows Marijuana May Relieve Autism Symptoms Scientists in Israel appear to have uncovered definitive proof that medical marijuana can help autistic kids deal with the worst of their symptoms and live a better quality of life. The post Israeli Study Shows Marijuana May Relieve Autism Symptoms appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Science Backs Most Medical Cannabis Treatment, Study Finds

Leafly

About 85% of patients' reasons for using medical cannabis were supported by substantial or conclusive evidence, according to a new study published in the journal Health Affairs. The post Science Backs Most Medical Cannabis Treatment, Study Finds appeared first on Leafly.

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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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Does Marijuana Affect Your Sex Life?

Otherside Farms

The use of marijuana is again put into the spotlight with many states and countries legalizing its use. You see many mainstream products incorporating CBD in eye creams and skin care products. There’s even cannabis lube available on e-tailers claiming that marijuana improves sex. So the question is does marijuana affect your sex life? While a lot of people say so, many think the opposite.

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The Latin American Cannabis Landscape – Part Four: Culture

CannaTech

This Latam series has provided a landscape of the region , outlined its economics and covered the medical market. Now it’s time to follow cannabis etiquette and ‘puff, puff pass’ it over to cover Latin American culture and speak the language of the locals. In the regulated market, cannabis is the preferred word, whereas marijuana, or marihuana, was one of the main words on the street in the illicit market.

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Cannabis & Spirituality: Nothing New Under the Sun

Leafly

We traced the connection between cannabis and spirituality back thousands of years. The post Cannabis & Spirituality: Nothing New Under the Sun appeared first on Leafly.

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State By State Update: California, Colorado, Maine, New Jersey, Oregon, Tennessee

Cannabis Law Report

CALIFORNIA. A California Conundrum: How to Crack Down on Illicit Sales Without Echoing the War on Drugs? A nascent industry needs protection, but so do certain neighborhoods. A California Conundrum: How to Crack Down on Illicit Sales Without Echoing the War on Drugs? COLORADO. Denver is hiring a “cannabis process navigator” to help entrepreneurs through city bureaucracy.

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Nothing’s Fresher Than These 5 Sun-Grown Strains in Oregon

Leafly

The sun-grown cannabis harvested in 2018 is coming to shops near you after drying and curing. Here are highlights from some trusted Oregon farms—new flavors, strains, and experiences, all created under the sun. The post Nothing’s Fresher Than These 5 Sun-Grown Strains in Oregon appeared first on Leafly.

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The California Bureau of Cannabis Control’s Final Regulations Immigration Impact on Foreign “Owners”

Canna Law Blog

On January 16, 2019, each of the three California cannabis agencies dropped a final set of regulations. In many senses, the Bureau of Cannabis Control’s (“BCC”) regulations were the most comprehensive and expansive (we summarized some of the highlights here , and summarized the highlights of the California Department of Public Health’s final regulations here ).

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Rapper Berner’s Top 5 Favorite Strains of All Time

Leafly

Do you smoke the same as Bay Area rapper Berner? The rap and cannabis mogul details the top five favorite strains of his life, as well as the ongoing war for the soul of cannabis. The post Rapper Berner’s Top 5 Favorite Strains of All Time appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis and Cancer: a Primer

Leafwell

World Cancer Day has just passed and, although we have written about using cannabis for cancer (including speaking to experts such as Dr. Michael Masterman-Smith and others), there is still much to be written about. After all, there are various types of cancer, all with different causes and treatment types. For some types of cancer, current treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy are.

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Smoke It? An Idea Tough for Florida Lawmakers to Swallow

Leafly

Gov. Ron DeSantis wants the Legislature to repeal a ban on smokable medical cannabis, but it's becoming clear some fellow Republicans might not be on board. The post Smoke It? An Idea Tough for Florida Lawmakers to Swallow appeared first on Leafly.

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Wednesday 6 February 2019 – State By State Digest: Federal, Iowa, Mississippi, Ohio, Oregon, Texas

Cannabis Law Report

FEDERAL. Congressional Democrats Plan Hearing And Vote On Marijuana Business Banking. Newly empowered congressional Democrats reportedly plan to hold a House hearing next week on marijuana businesses’ difficulties accessing banks—signifying renewed momentum for cannabis issues on Capitol Hill following years of blockades by the former Republican leadership of the chamber.

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Health Canada continues LP crackdown with Bonify license suspension

Cannabis Life Network

Licensed cannabis producer Bonify had its license suspended on Feb. 4 by Health Canada after it was found selling unregulated cannabis. According to Health Canada spokesperson Eric Morrissette: “The department found that Bonify Medical Cannabis was possessing, distributing and selling product that was purchased from an illegal source, and selling product that did not comply […].

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London Law Firm, Mackrell Turner Garrett, launch their cannabis practice & blog

Cannabis Law Report

Mackrell Turner Garrett have officially launched their blog authored by Robert Jappie. Click here to take you to their page. They write. The pioneering law firm at the heart of the UK Cannabis Industry. Mackrell Turner Garrett is unique in its expertise in the UK for advising businesses with an interest in products or services that include cannabis derivatives.

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Target Group to acquire CannaKorp, creators of the WISP Vaporizer

Cannabis Life Network

TORONTO, Feb. 5, 2019 /CNW/ – Target Group Inc. (OTCQB: CBDY) (“Target Group” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce, that effective January 25, 2019, it has entered into an agreement to acquire Massachusetts-based CannaKorp Inc. (“CannaKorp”). CannaKorp is the holder of the patent-pending WISP™ vaporizing system.

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Washington Senate Committee Passes Bill to Allow Patients to Buy Medical Marijuana Tax Free

The Joint Blog

Legislation in Washington State to allow qualified medical marijuana patients to purchase their medicine tax free has been passed by the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee. Senate Bill 5234 was filed by Senator Karen Keiser (D) along with a bipartisan group of three other lawmakers. It was passed by the Labor and Commerce Committee today, sending it towards a vote by the full Senate.