The Battle for Legalization in 2023 Starts NOW
NORML
DECEMBER 20, 2022
What we do now will determine how successful we are next year. The post The Battle for Legalization in 2023 Starts NOW appeared first on NORML.
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7 ways to make cannabis-infused hot chocolate
Leafly
DECEMBER 20, 2022
The weather outside is getting frightful! Learn how to whip up the perfect pot of cannabis-infused hot chocolate for a cozy holiday season. The post 7 ways to make cannabis-infused hot chocolate appeared first on Leafly.
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Is Delta-8 THC Dangerous?
Cannabis Life Network
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Is Delta-8 THC dangerous? What is it, and why does it have a bad reputation? Delta-8 THC is a psychoactive compound found in cannabis. As a minor cannabinoid, it is one of the many natural compounds found in cannabis that interact with our body’s endocannabinoid system. Delta-8 THC is similar to delta-9 THC, the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis.
Cannabis gets nothing from Congress as session draws to a close
Leafly
DECEMBER 20, 2022
As Congress gets ready to depart, it leaves nothing but coal in the cannabis stocking. Reformers are furious. The post Cannabis gets nothing from Congress as session draws to a close appeared first on Leafly.
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.
New York Task Force to Target Unregulated Cannabis Sales
Canna Law Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2022
At a press conference on December 15, 2022, New York City Mayor Adams announced the creation of a joint task force between the New York City Sheriff’s Office, the NYPD, the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protections and the New York State Office of Cannabis Management to weed out illegal dispensaries. What the task force does. The purpose of the task force is to target, among other things, sales of unregulated THC products.
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Cannabis laws in Estonia
The Cannigma
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Medical: legal, no program Recreational: illegal (largely decriminalized). Medical marijuana is legal in Estonia, but the program is limited and only includes cannabinoid-based medications. Cannabis remains illegal in the country for recreational purposes, but possession is typically punished by a simple fine. Cannabis in Estonia. Cannabis is the most popular illicit drug in Estonia, with an estimated 13% of young adults and teens consuming the plant in some form.
Mississippi Department of Health Releases Proposed Modifications to Medical Cannabis Regulations
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 20, 2022
By Slates C. Veazey on December 20, 2022 POSTED IN MEDICAL MARIJUANA, REGULATIONS/COMPLIANCE, STATE LAW DEVELOPMENTS Listen to this post In the gift-giving spirit of the season, the Mississippi Department of Health has dropped proposed additions and revisions to the agency’s regulations for medical cannabis cultivators, processors, testing facilities, transportation entities, disposal entities, and regarding work permits, advertising and marketing, and registry/ID cards.
Meta-Analysis Reveals New Details About THC’s Effects
Veriheal
DECEMBER 20, 2022
The cannabis reform landscape is transforming at breakneck speed, not only across the United States but around the world. As lawmakers in various countries amend their rules on cannabis production, sale, and use, the conversation surrounding medical and recreational consumption is heating up. In particular, sweeping legislation is sparking discussion about the effects of a cannabis “high”—the emotional and physical response experienced by consumers of THC.
Alert: EMCDDA technical expert meeting on hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) and related cannabinoids
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 20, 2022
On 16 December, the EMCDDA held the first ‘Technical expert meeting on hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) and related semi-synthetic cannabinoids (SSCs)’ as part of its ongoing work to support EU and national preparedness and response to emerging NPS risks. Hexahydrocannabinol is the first semi-synthetic cannabinoid reported in the EU and has been monitored as a NPS by the EU […].
No Further Movement Expected on SAFE Banking, Other Marijuana Reforms in 117th Congress
NORML
DECEMBER 20, 2022
"Democrats' failure and the GOP's continued resistance to any progress is out of step with voters’ opinion, is bad politics, and most importantly, it is bad public policy.". The post No Further Movement Expected on SAFE Banking, Other Marijuana Reforms in 117th Congress appeared first on NORML.
Santa Ana residents will be able to consume marijuana at lounges and events as of Jan. 1
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 20, 2022
The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved an ordinance in October to amend the municipal code as well as tax rates related to cannabis retail, cultivation, manufacturing and distribution. The new ordinance will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2023. Voters approved these new measures, which will lower tax rates and allow marijuana consumption at […].
Hemp Today Report: Lack of clarity over hemp-derived delta-8 THC called ‘public health disaster’
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 20, 2022
A California cannabis group has called for legislators to close loopholes in federal laws to avert a “public health disaster” caused by widely available delta-8 THC and other potentially intoxicating cannabinoid products it says are illegal and frequently adulterated. In a recently released white paper, “Pandora’s Box: The Dangers of a National, Unregulated, Hemp-Derived Intoxicating […].
Certified Group Announces Investment in Kaycha Labs Knoxville, TN Hemp and CBD Testing Laboratory
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 20, 2022
SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Certified Group, a leading North American provider of laboratory testing and regulatory consulting services, today announced an investment in the hemp and CBD laboratory testing business of Knoxville, Tennessee-based Kaycha Labs. This move adds critical hemp and CBD testing services to the breadth and depth of capabilities already offered by Certified Group […].
WRONG… VERY WRONG!!!! Cannabis Retailer Emjay Offers Weed Deliveries from Santa Claus, Starting 12/19
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Saddest xmas press release we’ve yet seen LOS ANGELES and SAN DIEGO, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Emjay, a cannabis delivery and retail company, announced today that, between December 19 and December 24, all of their deliveries throughout Los Angeles and San Diego will have a chance to be delivered by a courier dressed as Santa. Emjay logo “We’re always looking for ways to […].
Californian Senator, Weiner, Files Revised Psychedelics Legalization Bill For 2023—Leaving Out LSD, MDMA And Other Synthetics
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Marijuana Moment reports Sen. Scott Wiener (D) had made clear that he would be working the legislation and introducing it again for 2023. He did that on Friday, filing a revised psychedelics reform bill that his office officially announced on Monday. The measure would legalize the “possession, preparation, obtaining, transfer, as specified, or transportation of” […].
Kentucky’s medical marijuana executive order goes into effect Jan. 1. What to know
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 20, 2022
The Kentucky Courier Journal reports Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s executive order to partly legalize medical marijuana in the Bluegrass State for certain individuals goes into effect Jan. 1. Barring any litigation, court rulings or legislation that block the order from going into effect, here is how the governor’s medical marijuana order will work in Kentucky from that day forward. […].
Top Five Developments in Cannabis from 2022
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 20, 2022
2022 was another eventful, chaotic year for the cannabis industry, both in the state of California and in the greater United States of America. There were some big wins (New York legalized recreational use!) and some even bigger wins (President Biden requested the Federal Government evaluate Cannabis’ qualification as a Schedule I drug!). Despite the […].
MMJ International Holdings Considers Cannabis Partnership with Publicly Traded Big Pharma Company
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 20, 2022
PROVIDENCE, RI / ACCESSWIRE / December 19, 2022 / MMJ BioPharma Labs, MMJ BioPharma Cultivation, and MMJ International Holdings, is in negotiations with a publicly traded international pharmaceutical company to collaborate on execution of its planed cannabis clinical trials and drug development. Recently President Biden signed into law the Marijuana Research and Expansion Act which will expedite schedule 1 […].
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