Mon.Mar 13, 2023

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Texas Decriminalizes Cannabis?

Cannabis Life Network

Texas is one step closer to decriminalizing cannabis. House Bill 218, which received unanimous support, was approved in a 9-0 vote last week. Texas’ decriminalization bill removes arrest and jail time for low-level possession of cannabis. It will also allow for the eventual expungement of records. This isn’t the first time Texas has attempted to decriminalize cannabis.

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Review: Cheese Wiz by Bedford Grow

Illinois News Joint

Certain legendary genetic lineages will always grab my attention. Old school pre-legalization giants, such as the Haze, Kush, and Cheese, hold a special place in my heart. Bedford Grow has a constantly evolving genetic library that taps into these old treasures, and I’m always excited to see what traits BG has brought to the here and now with its new strains, including this Cheese Wiz.

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Breaking Down the Safe Banking Act: Why It Matters for Cannabis Businesses, Financial Institutions and Consumers.

Canna Law Blog

The Safe Banking Act , also known as the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (SAFE Banking Act), is sorely needed legislation to address the critical issue of financial services being denied to marijuana businesses that operate in the state-legalized industries. We’ve written extensively about the SAFE Banking Act over the past several years. See here , here , here , just to name a few.

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Cannabis expungement bills move through Illinois House

Illinois News Joint

Four Illinois House bills that would expunge all criminal history records of an arrest for a cannabis conviction were “Re-referred to Rules Committee” March 10. The first two House bills (HB1090 and HB1101) automatically expunge all criminal history records for adults, while the other two (HB2632 and HB3846) expunge juvenile records and college students’ cannabis convictions, respectively.

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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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NSW Legalize Cannabis Party Pitch For Votes Ahead of State Election

Cannabis Law Report

This is what they are pitching. They want your vote and your money, that’s politics for you ! Hi The state election is less than two weeks away.

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French-Senegalese Customs Officer Allegedly Bought Mansion in Africa with Cocaine Money

Cannabis Law Report

An Africa-born French customs official alleged to have recently bought a huge home in his native Senegal is one of a dozen arrested as part of a cocaine trafficking bust by police.

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Staying Connected with PAH: Our New Social Media Accounts

Peninsula Alternative Health

As the use of cannabis continues to be legalized in many states across the US, both medically and recreationally, there are still a lot of legalities and rules surrounding its use on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. And while cannabis may be legal for medical or recreational use in certain states, it is still illegal at the federal level, which has led to some confusion and inconsistencies in how social media platforms regulate cannabis-related content.

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Antigua becomes first Caribbean country to allow Rastafari to grow cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

The PM said he would like to work with the Rastafari community to develop the cannabis industry and in agriculture to combat food insecurity ANTIGUA AND Barbuda has become the first Caribbean country to grant the Rastafari community official sacramental authorisation to grow cannabis.

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Synthetic cannabinoids further rift between marijuana and hemp industries

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

… Bars.” Popularized nationwide as a marijuana alternative since the passage of … markets without medicinal or recreational marijuana, “synthetics.

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Australian Website Cannabiz Hires In Sales Bod To Help With Their Awards Launch

Cannabis Law Report

They write Denise Fletcher has joined the Cannabiz team in the key role of partnerships manager as the company gears up for its first awards program. Fletcher has enjoyed an impressive career in B2B sales and events, working with Cannabiz co-founder Martin Lane at Asia-Pac’s leading B2B media and marketing information brand Mumbrella from its inception.

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‘We don’t romanticise marijuana use’- The New Indian Express

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Express News Service Film content around marijuana usually turns preachy or belongs to the dark humour category. But debutant director Sugan Jay’s.

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Video: 97 State Reps Vote to End DMT Prohibition!

Cannabis Law Report

A few weeks ago, 70 state reps voted to end drug prohibition entirely and last week, 90 state reps voted to end prohibition on dimethyltryptamine (DMT)! Here’s the full video from the house floor featuring reps Jason Gerhard, Matt Santonastaso, and Jonah Wheeler speaking in favor of the bill, HB 216, which sadly lost 274-97.

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Lawmakers consider marijuana social clubs, boosting home grow

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

When they legalized marijuana in 2016, Maine voters approved one of the most tolerant recreational marijuana laws in the country, Read More

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Colombian navy seizes drug sub with two bodies aboard

Cannabis Law Report

3.6 tonnes of cocaine chlorohydrate were seized during the operation, officials reported. Authorities said that during the inspection of the vessel, they also found bodies of two dead people along with the drug shipment, as well as two people in poor health condition due to inhalation of toxic fumes from the fuel.

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Over 25k People Gathered In Barcelona For Spannabis 2023: CBD And Medical Cannabis Dominated The Conversation

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Spannabis 2023, Europe’s largest cannabis expo, took place this past weekend in Barcelona and was a roaring success, with more than.

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Australian Pharmacy Chain Chemist Warehouse backs medicinal cannabis venture

Cannabis Law Report

Australia’s biggest pharmacy chain has joined a medicinal cannabis joint venture that plans to deliver its first products across its network in the coming months. Wellnex Life announced on Tuesday that Chemist Warehouse will take a 10% interest in the venture, which already includes OneLife Botanicals.

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Second medical marijuana dispensary to open in Piqua

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

By Haylee Pence [email protected] PIQUA — Ground is expected to break soon on a local medical marijuana dispensary in Piqua, Read More

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Update: CANNABIS RESEARCH CONFERENCE CALL FOR ABSTRACTS NEARING DEADLINE OF MAR. 20, 2023

Cannabis Law Report

The Conference features leading scientific research from scientists at top universities, government, law, and businesses from around the world. PUEBLO, COLORADO, USA, March 11, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — Abstracts are due for the 7th Annual Cannabis Research Conference by Mar. 20, 2023.

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Health and Safety Advisory for marijuana flower sold in Colorado Springs

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and the Department of Revenue (DOR) is issuing.

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Kentucky House Passes Bill To Regulate Delta-8 THC Products

Cannabis Law Report

Via Marijuana Moment. After a court decision last year clarified the legality of an intoxicating compound derived from hemp, a bill to regulate Delta-8 THC sped through the House of Representatives on Thursday. Delta-8 THC can get a user “high” similar to the Delta-9 THC compound found in marijuana.

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Stopping the Extinction Crisis w/ CBD : Indybay

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

RSVP: [link] The Center for Biological Diversity is helping launch an exciting project to resurrect the histories of extinct animals.

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Marketing Cannabis Brands In 2023: 7 Considerations To Remember 

Cannabis Law Report

The cannabis industry is fast-growing due to consumers’ demand and the acceptance and legalization of the product in many states. This has led to a boom in the number of brands, with more business owners exploring the cannabis market.

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Louisiana’s Top CBD Producer Files Lawsuit Against State Over Confiscation Of Hemp Products

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

A maker of recreational cannabis edibles based in Louisiana has taken legal action to stop regulatory and law enforcement personnel.

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Australia – Article: The Sickening Hypocrisy of our Cannabis Laws

Cannabis Law Report

Australian Independent Media Article ‘Excuse me sir.’ I had fallen asleep in a park, under the cool shade of a huge fig tree and I was being shaken awake by a policeman. Apparently, the park was closing and I had to leave. So, I stood up, gathered up my stuff and turned towards the entrance.

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CBD Oil Won’t Ease Pain After Kidney Stone Treatment | Health

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An approved CBD oil product will, apparently, not be the solution for patients.

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Board Meeting Alert – Wednesday, March 15, at 10:00 a.m.

Cannabis Law Report

The Liquor and Cannabis Board will be holding its next Board meeting on Wednesday, March 15, at 10:00 a.m. Effective June 9, 2022, all public Board activities are held in a “hybrid” environment.

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Lawmaker calls for reform of Oklahoma medical marijuana program –

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

“I think it is pretty clear that Oklahomans have a lot of fatigue around marijuana,” Garvin said. “As I was.

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Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Set for Key April Votes

Cannabis Law Report

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission held its regularly scheduled monthly public meeting last Thursday. Although the commission did not make any significant decisions during the meeting, we did learn some important information, including what will happen during the hugely consequential next public meeting scheduled for April 13.

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The Neuroprotective Benefits Of CBD

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

View the original article about The Neuroprotective Benefits Of CBD at Stress Relief CBD Oil. While more research is needed.

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Coming In September – PBC Conference – The B2B conference for payments, banking, and compliance in the cannabis industry.

Cannabis Law Report

September 21-22, 2023, Washington, D.C.