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NORML Welcomes New Members to Its Board of Directors

NORML

NORML is pleased to announce the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors. The post NORML Welcomes New Members to Its Board of Directors appeared first on NORML.

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Review: Flying Monkeys by Bedford Grow

Illinois News Joint

One of the best things about working in the world of cannabis is the playful cultivar names. Flying Monkeys from Bedford Grow gave me a chuckle as soon as I spotted it on the Maribis of Springfield menu. Flying Monkeys, along with Bedford Grow’s Emerald City Kush and Ruby Slippers strains, is a take on the shared parent: Oz Kush. I picked up a sample of the quarter ounce popcorn buds to check out The Wizard of Oz experience.

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Delaware: Lawmakers Advance Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bills to Governor’s Desk

NORML

“The progress today is a result of years of grassroots activism. Further, it is a reflection of lawmakers evolving on this issue and being responsive to the will of the electorate, which overwhelmingly favor ending the failed policy of cannabis criminalization in The First State.” The post Delaware: Lawmakers Advance Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bills to Governor’s Desk appeared first on NORML.

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NuEra collects for charity and hosts vacation giveaway

Illinois News Joint

NuEra Pekin recently collected more than 150 coats for the Salvation Army and more than 1 ton of food for United Way. NuEra also works on other charities with Pink Heals Peoria for Breast Cancer Awareness and Center for Prevention of Abuse for WHM fundraiser, as well as working with Howard Brown Health Center, local motorcycle club, and more. NuEra is also giving away a free trip to Jamaica.

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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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The Birds Are Chirping About Cannabis Advertising

Veriheal

Cannabis business owners will tell you that when it comes to running business ads, it is very difficult, if not almost impossible. But that has all started to change. Well, sort of. Imagine for a moment if you will: You own a legal cannabis business and all of your licenses are in order. The business is fully compliant with the many laws, rules, and regulations.

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This couple Macguivered the ultimate smoking tool

The Cannigma

For years during cannabis prohibition, lovers of the plant were forced to get creative, to invent what they needed when they needed it. Notable mentions include the soda can bowl, the sploof , the apple bowl, and removing the cover of the sparkwheel in lighters. Most of these creations never make it past the living room, let alone into a business. But Toker Poker did.

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UCBA Alert: Cannabis Catering Bill Passes!!!!

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis Catering Bill Passes!!!! UCBA sponsored AB 471 (Kalra) passed the Assembly Business and Professions committee hearings today. Licensed Caterer’s would now have the ability to offer cannabis as an alternative to alcohol or tobacco in private events such as weddings, parties, and more, where attendees must be at least 21 years of age.

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The Blooming Field of IP at the New England Cannabis Convention in Boston

The Blunt Truth

Federal bans, lack of knowledge, and misinformation all stifle IP protection in the cannabis industry. Previously, one of our colleagues attended MJBizCon in Nevada and noted that “there is so much more to be done to bring this industry on par with other advanced industries that rely on IP to protect innovation and provide commercial advantage.” [link].

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Article: What is Considered a Cannabis Licensing Violation in California?

Cannabis Law Report

At Manzuri Law, our California cannabis attorneys have successfully represented many clients who have faced disciplinary actions against their cannabis operations from the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC).

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New York Cannabis: The Timing Update Update

Canna Law Blog

A few weeks back we provided an update on the timing of New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and Cannabis Control Board (CCB) opening the general adult-use cannabis licensing portal, with an anticipated start of application review in the fall of 2023. We based our estimate on the OCM and CCB’s review of the public comments that were submitted with respect to the proposed adult-use cannabis rules and regulations.

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Media Report: California launches probe of cannabis licensing to ‘clean house’ of corruption

Cannabis Law Report

Corruption in California’s cannabis industry has become widespread and brazen. There have been pay-to-play schemes, including a demand for cash in a brown paper bag for a pot license, threats of violence against local officials, and city council members accepting money from cannabis businesses even as they regulated them.

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Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines Publish Annual Report 2022

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the Table Of Contents i. Indigenous Reciprocity Initiative of the Americas (IRI) ii. Chacruna Chronicles iii. Chacruna Book Publications iv. Chacruna Courses a. Diversity, Culture and Social Justice in Psychedelics (Spring Semester) b. The Science of Psychedelic Healing c. Workshop: Reducing the Impact of Bias on Therapy, Education, & Training d.

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Brazilian Judge Allows NGO To Cultivate Medical Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

ICBC reports The public policy avenue that most people are familiar with when it comes to legalization efforts is when lawmakers approve a reform measure in a particular jurisdiction. After all, people are elected or appointed to make laws, and legislative action is the most straightforward way to codify something into law.

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Oregon Issues First Psilocybin Manufacturing License

Cannabis Law Report

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon has issued its first license under its new system that offers controlled use of psilocybin to the public. The Oregon Health Authority announced Wednesday that it had issued a manufacturer license to Satori Farms PDX LLC, owned by Tori Armbrust.

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Bloom Montana Announces New Location and Partnership

Cannabis Law Report

Northwest Montana, March 28, 2023 – Bloom Montana opened a new Bloom marijuana dispensary in Columbia Falls, making this the 22nd dispensary opened by the local cannabis company. The Bloom Montana Dispensary Columbia Falls location serves both medical and recreational consumers at 1615 W 9th Street, Columbia Falls, MT 59912, and offers daily deals.

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Nevada: Planet 13 Just Waiting To Pounce On Struggling Cannabis Businesses

Cannabis Law Report

Green Market Report The Nevada-based retailer is looking to expand its market share. As the small get weaker, the big get stronger by gobbling them up. Or they just wait for the weak to die off, and then take over their territory.

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De-scheduling vs. Re-scheduling Marijuana: A Dramatic Difference

Cannabis Law Report

Just before the midterms last year, President Biden made two historic announcements that he described as steps to “end” the federal government’s “failed approach” to marijuana. First, he issued mass pardons for federal convictions of simple marijuana possession and has encouraged governors to do the same for state-level marijuana offenses.