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IDFPR extends cannabis curbside pickup for third time

Illinois News Joint

The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) today announced it again has extended curbside pickup for cannabis medical patients. This is the second extension of the variance that has been permitting curbside pickup since January. The extension comes on the heels of the spring legislative session and the failed cannabis omnibus, which included curbside pickup provisions for medical patients and recreational consumers, as well as drive-through operations.

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What is the Digital Psychedelic Experience?

Veriheal

The Reality Center , a Santa Monica-based wellness company, offers clients the therapeutic benefits of psychedelic substances using drug-free experiences of “digital psychedelics.” The process uses customized combinations of sensory stimulation from pulsing lights, sounds, and vibrations to facilitate an experience similar to that produced by psychedelic drugs.

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Green Market Report: Cannabis Impact Prevention Coalition File & Others To Sue NY Over Cannabis Regulation In The State

Cannabis Law Report

A group of anti-cannabis parties has banded together to sue the State of New York including Governor Kathy Hochul, the Cannabis Control Board and the Office of Cannabis Management. The case was filed on June 20, 2023. New York passed the Marijuana Regulations and Taxation Act (MRTA) on March 31, 2021 which legalized adult-use cannabis.

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Review: Manzano by Revolution

Illinois News Joint

I’m obsessed with strain names and have asked several breeders about their process for naming strains , so when I notice new and interesting names, my first instinct is to ask, “Does the name fit the strain?”. In the case of Manzano, one of Revolutions Cannabis’ many new drops, the name was a perfect match. The name Manzano, a type of banana with an apple-like flavor, matched well with the strain’s lineage and flavor.

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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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$15.3 MILLION OF ILLEGAL CANNABIS SEIZED IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY

Cannabis Law Report

An operation this week by the California Department of Cannabis Control resulted in $15.3 million in illegal cannabis being seized. The locations were not provided, however there were 20 search warrants served on June 20 in the City of Antioch, City of Brentwood, City of Pittsburg and the Town of Discovery Bay.

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Rastafarians in St Kitts & Nevis gain legal right to use cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

t Kitts and Nevis’ Rastafarian community now have the right to use and possess marijuana. This comes after the Rastafari Rights Recognition Bill, 2023 was passed in the National Assembly on Tuesday. The bill allows Rastafarians to cultivate, harvest, possess and smoke cannabis as part of their personal, religious and educational practices.

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The best-rated weed dispensaries in Maine for 2022

Leafly

Ready to elevate your time in Vacationland? Grab a lobster bisque and tuck into our list of Maine’s top pot shops. Beloved for its ragged coastlines and scrumptious seafood, Maine is an East Coast slice of paradise. On the topic of cannabis, however, the constituents of this sometimes sleepy state were among the first to […] The post The best-rated weed dispensaries in Maine for 2022 appeared first on Leafly.

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Maryland Retailer Sues iAnthus, Subsidiaries for Theft of Millions, Fraud, RICO

Cannabis Law Report

CBE Reports A lawsuit filed Tuesday in Maryland federal court by LMS Wellness, Benefit LLC, owner of the Health for Life White Marsh dispensary in Baltimore County, accuses iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. (CSE: IAN) (OTCPK: ITHUF) of stealing over four million dollars from LMS in a pattern of theft dating back to 2019 and continuing to this day.

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Best-rated weed dispensaries in Colorado 2022

Leafly

Enjoy the best legal cannabis in the Rockies with our list of Colorado’s top dispensaries, as chosen by Leafly users Colorado is a state known for many wonders. Though it’s tough to top the splendor of the Rockies, there is unquestionably a staggering wealth of other natural beauty to be enjoyed as well. The same […] The post Best-rated weed dispensaries in Colorado 2022 appeared first on Leafly.

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18 Best CBD Gummies for Moms in 2023

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

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Brentwood Increases Fines For Illegal Growing

Cannabis Law Report

Last July, the City of Brentwood agreed to additional penalties for illegal cultivation of marijuana within the city of Brentwood. The penalty is now $100 per plant over the legal limit. At the time, Code Enforcement Supervisor Roberta Portillo-Bienemann explained to the council how the City of Brentwood has seen an increase in illegal marijuana grows inside single-family homes.

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Book an Art Escape at Dorsett Melbourne

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

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Alert: Marijuana Enforcement Division is issuing a Health and Safety Advisory due to the identification of potentially unsafe levels of Total Yeast and Mold and Aspergillus on Regulated Marijuana flower

Cannabis Law Report

The Marijuana Enforcement Division is issuing a Health and Safety Advisory due to the identification of potentially unsafe levels of Total Yeast and Mold and Aspergillus on Regulated Marijuana flower (bud/shake/trim) produced by Tumbleweed Steamboat, LLC, doing business as RK Enterprises. Please find this HSA on the MED’s HSA webpage.

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NFL, NFLPA commit additional half-million dollars to fund studies of innovative pain management solutions, including CBD

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

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Green Flower Press Release: Act Now! Cannabis Education Begins Next Month at 19 Top Universities Across the U.S.

Cannabis Law Report

Registration is now open for online cannabis education certificate programs at our university partners across the country, with classes beginning July 10th! The four programs offered through our University Partners include: Business of Cannabis, Cannabis Agriculture & Horticulture, Cannabis Healthcare & Medicine, and our newest program – Cannabis Compliance & Risk Management.

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The Picking of Winners and Losers in Cripple Creek’s Marijuana Showdown

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

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Alert: Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board Subcommittee Applications Due this Friday

Cannabis Law Report

Applications to serve on the Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board (OPAB) subcommittees are due this Friday, June 23rd by midnight. For more information, please see the OPS Subcommittee Application Announcement, which includes a link to the application form. Thank you, The Oregon Psilocybin Services Team www.oregon.

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Former deputies admit to tipping off medical marijuana grower to federal investigation

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

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Colombia’s Senate rejects bill to legalize sale of recreational cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Bogotá, June 20 (EFE).- Colombia’s Senate on Tuesday rejected legislation to decriminalize the sale of marijuana for recreational purposes to adults.

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North Carolina lawmakers take first steps to regulate hemp-derived consumables, CBD products.

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

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Media Report: Herbl collapses, brands left unpaid, sources say

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz reports Herbl, a major licensed California marijuana distribution company, is in receivership after falling behind on a key loan, a source close to the situation confirmed to MJBizDaily on Tuesday.

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Elkins Park Restore workers to join UFCW 1776 union

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

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D.C. Superior Court Rules In Favor of Plaintiff in Landmark Case—Finds Neighbor’s Cannabis Smoke To Be a Private Nuisance

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 21, 2023 BY MATTHEW J. MCCARTHY The District of Columbia (D.C.) Superior Court has ruled in favor of a homeowner who has long complained that her neighbor’s use of cannabis was to blame for her chronic nausea and other ailments. Josefa Ippolito-Shepherd, plaintiff, a public health scientist in D.C.

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The Emerald Corp: Quality Custom Private Label CBD Shampoo

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

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Portland Community College offers self-paced cannabis industry courses

Cannabis Law Report

Portland Community College is now offering cannabis programs to students who want to pursue a career in the marijuana industry upon graduation. Since the inception of Oregon’s legal cannabis market in 2015, it has become an almost $1 billion industry.

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Marijuana, cigarette smoking top suspension cases – Solomon Star News

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

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Qualifying for a medical marijuana card in Nevada

Canna Care Docs

Interested in using cannabis for a medical condition? If you live in Nevada, you might be eligible for a medical cannabis certification. As one of the many states ( 22, in fact ) that have legalized both medical and adult-use cannabis, Nevada offers the best of both worlds. So what is the advantage of obtaining a card, and who exactly qualifies for one?

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NFL, NFLPA Commit Additional Half Million Dollars To Fund Pain Management Studies Including CBD

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

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Griffen Thorne Presents on International and Domestic Cannabis Issues at GGI North American Regional Conference

Canna Law Blog

This Friday June 23rd, Harris Bricken’s Griffen Thorne will present on international and domestic cannabis issues with Dan Rothberg at GGI Global Alliance’s North American Regional Conference in Los Angeles. Their presentation will give an expert take on these topics: Summary of US federal cannabis (marijuana) laws and impact on state law Summary of US federal hemp laws Ethical issues for lawyers and other professionals Common regulatory disclosure pitfalls Common immigration and nat

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HEXO Corp. Announces Completion of Acquisition by Way of Arrangement With Tilray Brands, Inc.

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

GATINEAU, Québec–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HEXO Corp. (TSX: HEXO; NASDAQ: HEXO) (“HEXO” or the “Company”) announced today the closing of the second of.