Puff Puff Post
JANUARY 7, 2020
Due to cannabis prohibition, essentially no one had heard of medical cannabis forty years ago. The federal government criminalized cannabis drive to crush civil rights activism. The war on drugs was a war on people of color. By the 1980s, AIDS had killed a number of people, especially among the LGBTQ and other marginalized communities such as the homeless, sex workers, and IV drug users.
Leafly
JANUARY 7, 2020
Catch up on some of the most notable cannabis research from the second half of 2019, such as new discoveries in CBD and trauma, cannabis during pregnancy, and more. The post The latest in cannabis research from summer/fall 2019 appeared first on Leafly.
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The Blunt Truth
JANUARY 7, 2020
In 2016, Pennsylvania enacted its “ Medical Marijuana Act ” (MMA), which permits individuals suffering from certain conditions to use marijuana for medicinal use. Several provisions in the MMA impact employers. For instance, the MMA makes it unlawful for an employer to “discharge, threaten, refuse to hire or otherwise discriminate or retaliate against an employee regarding an employee’s compensation, terms, conditions, location or privileges solely on the basis of such employee’s status as an in
NORML
JANUARY 7, 2020
In terms of a successful year of operations that a non-profit organization could have, it’s unlikely that any organization had as historic of a year as Las Vegas NORML had. Over the course of twelve months, the proud fighters of the Las Vegas chapter have taken cannabis advocacy, education and community to otherworldly levels through a variety of far-reaching ways.
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.
Leafly
JANUARY 7, 2020
Is it a "strain" or a "cultivar?" Learn about weed terminology through the eyes of a grower and horticulturalist. The post Is a cannabis cultivar the same as a strain? appeared first on Leafly.
Medical Cannabis Brief brings together the best content for patients and advocates from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Leafly
JANUARY 7, 2020
In a historic first, South Dakota residents will vote on adult-use and medical marijuana in separate measures. The post South Dakota voters will face double-legalization ballot in November appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 7, 2020
Here’s the press release in full. RICHMOND— Today, Governor Ralph Northam unveiled his proposed criminal justice reform agenda for the 2020 General Assembly Session. Legislative initiatives include decriminalization of marijuana, parole reform, raising the felony larceny threshold, raising the age of juvenile transfer to adult court, and the permanent elimination of driver’s license suspensions for unpaid fines, fees, and court costs.
Leafly
JANUARY 7, 2020
Thailand introduced clinics that provide free cannabis oil to patients with various medical concerns. The post Thailand launches full-time clinics dispensing cannabis oil appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 7, 2020
From the press release we can see that they have produced 21 small bottles of the stuff (we counted!) , then again who knows what’s in the bottles? More of the we’ve spent money to build stuff, we’ve built stuff and we’ve even made some stuff although we won’t tell you how much, what it might cost and so on and so forth.
Leafly
JANUARY 7, 2020
Legacy cannabis brands like Juju Joints and Phyto Extractions have found backing in Canada as LPs aim to cash in on their reputations. The post These grey market cannabis brands are going legit appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 7, 2020
Here’s an excerpt from their piece. Read the full article at [link]. The most likely writedown will come from Aurora’s goodwill and intangible assets. These assets were created when valuations across the space were frothy to say the least. With stock prices cut in half and greenhouses selling for pennies on the dollar, we don’t see any way Aurora can convince their auditors to let these values stand.
Leafly
JANUARY 7, 2020
Days after recreational cannabis became legal, dispensaries face temporary closures due to shortages and employee fatigue. The post Cannabis shortages force temporary dispensary closures in Illinois appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 7, 2020
WGN9 News reports on the sales they didn’t expect ( yes where have you heard this befire). Illinois announces nearly $11 million worth of recreational cannabis sold in first 5 days. CHICAGO — The state announced Monday that $10,830,667 worth of recreational cannabis has been sold during the first five days. … Dispensaries reported long lines the first day of sales and they continued through the weekend.
Cannabis Life Network
JANUARY 7, 2020
It is a fairly common belief that a purely vegetarian diet is better for the environment, in comparison to that of animal product consumption. Regardless if there is truth to that or not, there does exist a patent document that alludes to one company’s hopes to scrub the Earth of greenhouse gases by growing plant-like […]. The post Will Plant-Based Meat and Vape Pens Cleanse the Earth By Feeding Us Greenhouse Gas?
Otherside Farms
JANUARY 7, 2020
Choosing the right CBD product starts with finding the right CBD distributor to work with. With marijuana becoming more and more legal across the states, the rise of CBD products has begun. More companies are turning towards CBD beauty products, oils, and other types of items. CBD products offer many benefits to those who use them including pain relief, anxiety, acne, and more.
Cannabis Life Network
JANUARY 7, 2020
In what came as no surprise, Ontario cannabis store shoppers with a hankering for edibles were out of luck Monday. Most of the province’s licensed retailers had yet to receive their first shipments of 59 products including soft chews, cookies and chocolates that were slated to start appearing in stores that day. But the Ontario Cannabis Store, the province’s pot distributor, said products are […].
MMJ Recs
JANUARY 7, 2020
If you live in a state with legal medical or recreational marijuana, then you’ve likely run across the term “primary caregiver.” Have you ever wondered what a primary caregiver does and how that relates to medical marijuana? Here’s what you need to know about medical marijuana laws as they relate to primary caregivers, including how to get a medical marijuana recommendation as a caregiver.
Cannabis Life Network
JANUARY 7, 2020
TORONTO — The Toronto Wolfpack will be walking advertisements for one of their own products in 2020 with the brand Rugby Strength, a CBD-infused body cream, featured on the front of their jerseys for the Super League season. Air Transat adorned the jerseys of the transatlantic rugby league team in its first three years of existence. A Wolfpack spokesman says […].
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 7, 2020
We’d be a little more cautious as DC is as about as partisan as it can get at the moment with impeachment and Iran. Practicalities like MORE may well get lost in the wash. We shall see. Here’s the latest update from NORML. We’re writing today to let you know that the House Small Business Committee is waiving its jurisdiction on the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act.
Leafly
JANUARY 7, 2020
Alberta's Gaming and Liquor Commission suprised micro cultivators by refusing business that doesn't meet their production requirements. The post AGLC won’t buy from micro producers, delays vape rollout appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 7, 2020
Dear MED Licensees and Stakeholders, Please see our most recent Compliance Tip focused on Advertising and Branding for Regulated Marijuana Businesses. 200107 Compliance Tip_Advertising Rules_Final.
The Joint Blog
JANUARY 7, 2020
According to a new study , the legalization of recreational marijuana is associated with decreasing rates of binge drinking by college students ages 21 or older. The study, titled, Trends in college students’ alcohol, nicotine, prescription opioid and other drug use after recreational marijuana legalization: 2008-2018, was published in the journal Addictive Behaviors. “Young adult college students may be particularly sensitive to recreational marijuana legalization (RML)”,
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 7, 2020
Thailand has opened its first full-time clinic specialising in traditional and alternative cannabis-based medicine, as part of a move by the government towards developing a medicinal cannabis industry. “This is a pilot clinic, because we cannot produce enough doctors with expertise in cannabis,” Public Health Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, told reporters at the opening ceremony in Bangkok on Monday.
Cannabis Life Network
JANUARY 7, 2020
Companies have unleashed hundreds of CBD pet health products accompanied by glowing customer testimonials claiming the cannabis derivative produced calmer, quieter and pain-free dogs and cats. But some of these products are all bark and no bite. “You’d be astounded by the analysis we’ve seen of products on the shelf with virtually no CBD in […].
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 7, 2020
An auspicious tax season awaits marijuana professionals who prepare with these three actionable tips. There are multiple moving parts to keep track of in addition to running your day-to-day business — it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Here’s what you need to know to be prepared for tax season. What is 280E? One reason taxes can be such a headache for cannabis business owners is IRS Code 280E.
TheAnswerPage
JANUARY 7, 2020
True or false? Elimination of THC metabolites occurs via urine AND feces. True. Metabolism of THC occurs via the liver, leading to halluninogenic as well as non-hallucinogenic metabolites. Approximately fifteen percent of cannabinoid metabolites undergo enterohepatic recycling, and this recycling prolongs their action. THC metabolites are eliminated via feces and urine.
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 7, 2020
They write, “Dear Marijuana Industry Stakeholders: The Department of Revenue’s Marijuana Enforcement Division is issuing this Industry-Wide Bulletin in response to stakeholder inquiries regarding delivery of Medical Marijuana pursuant to House Bill 19-1234.” Full Update. 200107 Industry-Wide Bulletin_MJDelivery_Final.
Canna Law Blog
JANUARY 7, 2020
California cannabis regulators are slowly getting into enforcement mode under the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation Act (“MAUCRSA”). Ostensibly, enforcement to date has been around illegal sales and/or around the manufacturing of illegal products (like vape cartridges). It’s only a matter of time though before enforcement becomes more sophisticated around licensing, including the state increasing scrutiny around “owners” and “financial interest holde
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 7, 2020
By Jennifer Mora on January 7, 2020. POSTED IN MEDICAL MARIJUANA. In 2016, Pennsylvania enacted its “ Medical Marijuana Act ” (MMA), which permits individuals suffering from certain conditions to use marijuana for medicinal use. Several provisions in the MMA impact employers. For instance, the MMA makes it unlawful for an employer to “discharge, threaten, refuse to hire or otherwise discriminate or retaliate against an employee regarding an employee’s compensation, terms, conditions, loc
Puff Puff Post
JANUARY 7, 2020
Due to cannabis prohibition, essentially no one had heard of medical cannabis forty years ago. The federal government criminalized cannabis drive to crush civil rights activism. The war on drugs was a war on people of color. By the 1980s, AIDS had killed a number of people, especially among the LGBTQ and other marginalized communities such as the homeless, sex workers, and IV drug users.
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