NORML

JANUARY 17, 2019

A bipartisan coalition of House lawmakers has introduced The Medical Cannabis Research Act of 2019 ( HR 601 ), to facilitate federally-approved clinical trials involving cannabis. Click here to send a message to your Representative and urge them to support the measure. . The act ends the University of Mississippi’s existing monopoly on the growth of cannabis for clinical research purposes, by requiring the licensing of additional manufacturers.

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Leafly

JANUARY 17, 2019

Meet the cannabis breeders who blessed us with cannabis strains so good, it's hard to imagine life without them. The post 5 Cannabis Breeders Who Changed the Game appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

JANUARY 17, 2019

Earlier today, NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri made an appearance on CBS News to discuss Attorney General Nominee William Barr’s recent comments regarding marijuana legalization and how he would handle states that have reformed their cannabis policies if he were confirmed as the next Attorney General. “It really falls to Congress at this point to take the initiative and to deschedule marijuana entirely from the CSA so the 47 states that currently aren’t in co mpliance with that act d

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MassRoots

JANUARY 17, 2019

Recreational marijuana sales have been legal in California for a full year now, but some people in communities where commercial dispensaries have been banned do not have easy, reliable access to legal products. That is going to change now that a new regulation was enacted to officially allow home deliveries throughout the Golden State, even into the areas where retail dispensaries are not permitted to operate.

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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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Leafly

JANUARY 17, 2019

Gov. Ron DeSantis wants a new law by mid-March to end a ban on smokable medical marijuana and loosen limits on treatment center licenses. The post Florida Governor Wants to End Ban on Smokable Cannabis appeared first on Leafly.

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Leafly

JANUARY 17, 2019

It's a dirty job, but somebody's gotta do it. And I guess it's me. Here's what it's like to joust in the Fox News theater. The post Why I Went on Tucker Carlson Last Night to Defend Legalization appeared first on Leafly.

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The Fresh Toast

JANUARY 17, 2019

8 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Marijuana’s CBD The past year has seen a surge of interest in cannabidiol (CBD), a non-intoxicating cannabis compound with significant therapeutic properties. The post 8 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Marijuana’s CBD appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Leafly

JANUARY 17, 2019

It’s been a quarter of a year since Canada made its historic move to legalize cannabis. The post 3 Months Since Legalization: A Snapshot of Canada’s Legal Cannabis Market appeared first on Leafly.

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LIWTS

JANUARY 17, 2019

It’s one of the most commonly asked questions in cannabis circles worldwide. Not to mention, a highly disputed argument that generates all manner of wild and wacky claims. The question being – what does science tell us about male cannabis plants? More specifically, is it possible to get high by smoking in any of the […]. The post Male Plants: Can They Get You High?

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Leafly

JANUARY 17, 2019

Emotions ran high as debate kicked off at the state Capitol this week on whether Minnesota should legalize cannabis for adult-use. The post Emotions Run High in Minnesota Debate on Cannabis Legalization appeared first on Leafly.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 17, 2019

Yesterday afternoon, on January 16, 2019, the California Office of Administrative Law (“OAL) finally approved the sets of final regulations under it had been reviewing after submissions from the California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) which regulates cannabis manufacturers, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (“CDFA”) which regulates cultivators, and the Bureau of Cannabis Control (“BCC”) which regulates distributors, retailers, e

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Leafly

JANUARY 17, 2019

See which strains your fellow Canadians are most curious about. The post Canada’s Most Searched Cannabis Strains in the First 3 Months Since Legalization appeared first on Leafly.

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Leaf Science

JANUARY 17, 2019

There are a lot of cliches and stereotypes surrounding cannabis use. These are spread by both anti and pro herb groups. With the anti side using them to show how degenerate and wasted cannabis users are, while the pro side propagate these tropes because they’re funny. I guess, Seth Rogen built an entire career off the back of pointing out that weed exists.

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Leafly

JANUARY 17, 2019

The makers of Budweiser, Coors and other large-scale brewers are placing their bets on cannabis as a way to fight saturated markets and shifting consumer trends. The post Beer Makers, Thirsty for Growth, Push Into Cannabis Market appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 17, 2019

NYC Counsel write, “On January 15, 2019, Governor Cuomo and his team – led by Assistant Counsel to the Governor for Health, Axel Bernabe and Assistant Counsel to the Governor, Jason Starr – have published the draft legislation for New York State cannabis legalization. . Here is the relevant portion of the law (click to view or download NYS Proposed Marijuana Cannabis Law 2019 ).

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Leafly

JANUARY 17, 2019

Gov. Tony Evers, who campaigned in support of legalizing medical marijuana, went a step further this week and said he now supports full legalization. The post Wisconsin Governor Now Supports Cannabis Legalization appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Life Network

JANUARY 17, 2019

With the increasing legalization of across the world (Canada, the Netherlands, Peru, and some states in the U.S.), cannabis toxicity among pets is on the rise. Although there are still those who question the benefits of cannabis use on animals, an increasing number of pet owners are now looking into cannabis’ medicinal purposes with open minds.

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Leafly

JANUARY 17, 2019

Adam Vine of Cage-Free Cannabis joins the show to talk about how brands can help make it easier to get cannabis-related criminal charges expunged from people's records, and why they should. The post What Are You Smoking? Episode 67: Talking Expungement with Cage-Free Cannabis appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Life Network

JANUARY 17, 2019

TORONTO /CNW/ – Beleave Inc. (CSE: BE) (OTCQX: BLEVF) (“Beleave” or the “Company“) is excited to announce its wholly-owned subsidiary Beleave Kannabis Corp. has been authorized by Health Canada to sell cannabis oil products effective January 11, 2019. After reviewing the application and supporting documentation, Health Canada granted an amended licence with modified conditions allowing […].

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

JANUARY 17, 2019

A rose by another name might smell as sweet, but turns out the name of your bong does matter, and allegations of brand heisting are turning into a big buzzkill. Companies from California to Florida have found themselves named defendants in trademark lawsuits, filed by a luxury brand German water pipe manufacturer and its licensed U.S. seller. The firms allege that their products – which can go for thousands of dollars – have become verified smoker status symbols, the benchmark for ca

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 17, 2019

The report reveals… The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association was launched Tuesday to create a unified voice and develop equitable rules for consumers and businesses, according to Josh Hovey, communications director at the newly-formed 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. MCIA plans to host conferences and seminars, provide professional development opportunities and help marijuana businesses navigate foggy rules and regulations. …/. “The most immediate priority is address the pro

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 17, 2019

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Although most people following AG Nominee William Barr’s hearing before the Senate Judiciary committee may have been listening for his views on the Mueller investigation, those of us with an interest in marijuana were wondering how he feels about legalized cannabis.

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WeedAdvisor

JANUARY 17, 2019

Former United States Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, made his opinions on marijuana perfectly clear. His staunch opposition to the drug led him to (incorrectly) blame it for contributing to the opioid crisis as a “gateway drug”. Making matters worse, he reversed an Obama-era policy stating that federal officials would not interfere in states where cannabis is legal.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 17, 2019

The difference between hemp and marijuana may seem minor, but this technicality has been the driving force that restricts marijuana and hemp production in the United States. Unfortunately, hemp has suffered the consequences of the “War on Drugs” by being so closely related to the traditional psychoactive marijuana plant. After a confusing on-again-off-again relationship with hemp production during the 20th century, the United States government has chosen to ignore the facts.

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The Joint Blog

JANUARY 17, 2019

U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr. signed the Medical Cannabis Patient Care Act into law Tuesday. The bill, sponsored by Senator Positive T.A. Nelson, received final approval from the Legislature on December 28. The measure legalizes medical marijuana for those who receive a recommendation from a physician. Comprehensive medical marijuana laws have been adopted in 32 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Northern Mariana Islands.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 17, 2019

POSTED BY MARGOLIN & LAWRENCE ON JANUARY 8, 2019. Despite all the talk about cannabis retail in the news, it can be difficult to tell exactly when and where it’s possible for businesses to apply for a cannabis retail license. Here are a few jurisdictions where applications for cannabis retail are either currently open or planned to open in the near future.

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Cannabis Maven

JANUARY 17, 2019

M4MM is bringing advocates together to discuss and plan for sustainable hemp farming in Florida.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 17, 2019

PRESS RELEASE. SACRAMENTO – California’s three state cannabis licensing authorities today announced that the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) has officially approved state regulations for cannabis businesses across the supply chain from cultivation to retail. These new regulations take effect immediately. The previous emergency regulations, adopted by the Bureau of Cannabis Control, California Department of Public Health and California Department of Food and Agriculture in December 2017 and re

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Cannabis Maven

JANUARY 17, 2019

Cannabis has been illegal for decades and there is still a lot of misinformation about it.

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WeedAdvisor

JANUARY 17, 2019

Despite the fact that cannabis is well on its way to being a multi-billion-dollar industry, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau argues that his decision was not based on generating revenue. According to Global News , Trudeau’s landmark decision was about changing a system where the war on drugs was clearly failing. A “Failure of Public Policy”. On January 15 th , Trudeau addressed a crowd during a St.

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