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Are CBD Food and Drinks Really Not Legal? Really?

Canna Law Blog

We advise some of the largest companies in the U.S. on hemp-derived cannabidiol (hemp-CBD) products. Those companies are filled with lawyers, and the lawyers have many specializations. Most of them, however, have little or no familiarity with hemp-CBD, and that is why they reach out and hire us. In the preliminary emails and phone calls, a very common question those lawyers ask is this: “The FDA has stated that it is ‘not legal’ to introduce THC or CBD products into the marketplace.

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Regular Marijuana Use Associated With Reduced BMI, Says Study

The Joint Blog

Marijuana use over time is inversely related to obesity, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology. For the study researchers assessed the relationship between cannabis use and body mass index (BMI) over time in a nationally representative sample of 33,000 subjects. Investigators reported that cannabis-using subgroups exhibited “appreciably attenuated BMI gain” over the trial period as compared to non-users and quitters, “with the larges

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Connecticut: Big news for marijuana legalization

NORML

Big news out of Connecticut today, as a bill to legalize the adult-use and retail sale of marijuana has passed through a critical vote in the General Law Committee with a 10-8 majority. In addition to legalizing adult-use and establishing a regulated retail market, the bill also includes strong social justice language that incentivizes minority participation in the state’s marijuana market.

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How Can Black People Get Rich Off Cannabis, Too?

Leafly

The cannabis industry was built on the backs of people who look nothing like those who are on the front street of its success. It’s time for that to change. The post How Can Black People Get Rich Off Cannabis, Too? appeared first on Leafly.

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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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Atlanta Police Department No Longer Rejects Applicants For Having Used Cannabis

MassRoots

In a surprisingly progressive move, the Atlanta Police Department announced that potential recruits will no longer be rejected for admitting that they have used cannabis in the past. In fact, the question regarding cannabis consumption has been completely removed from the department’s applicant pre-screening questionnaire. Until recently, applicants were asked if they had consumed cannabis at any time in the last two years.

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Patients In Florida Can Finally Smoke Medical Cannabis

MassRoots

Newly sworn-in Governor Ron DeSantis officially ended the statewide ban on smokable forms of medical cannabis in Florida, making good on the promise he made to patients. On Monday, March 18, 2019, Gov. DeSantis signed Senate Bill 182 “Medical Use of Marijuana” into law. In doing so, medical cannabis patients are finally legally permitted to smoke dried cannabis flower if their doctor recommends that specific method of administration.

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Louisiana Patients Demand Cannabis Be on Shelves by May 15

Leafly

The ultimatum is an indication of the mounting frustration that medical cannabis still hasn't reached patients nearly four years after lawmakers OK'd the system. The post Louisiana Patients Demand Cannabis Be on Shelves by May 15 appeared first on Leafly.

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A Beginners Guide To Reading Marijuana Labels

The Fresh Toast

A Beginners Guide To Reading Marijuana Labels People often rush to dispensaries with bright eyes and purchase a variety of items without properly understanding how to use them. The secret is in labeling comprehension. Here are a few tips. The post A Beginners Guide To Reading Marijuana Labels appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Cannabis Collapse: New Jersey Lawmakers Call Off Legalization Vote

Leafly

“We’ll be back at this," Senate President Steve Sweeney said at a news conference Monday after the vote was called off. "Anybody who thinks this is dead is wrong.”. The post Cannabis Collapse: New Jersey Lawmakers Call Off Legalization Vote appeared first on Leafly.

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Alaska Officially Adopts Regulations To Allow On-Site Cannabis Consumption at Dispensaries

MassRoots

Regulations were officially approved in Alaska to allow cannabis dispensaries to apply for on-site consumption permits. While some city ordinances in states like California, where cannabis is also legal, have allowed some in-store cannabis use, Alaska is the first state to establish a statewide licensing system to permit patrons to use the cannabis products they purchase before leaving the dispensary.

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Utah Supreme Court to Hear Medical Cannabis Challenge

Leafly

People angry about sweeping changes made to a voter-approved medical cannabis law called on the state's highest court to rein in the Legislature's power to alter ballot measures. The post Utah Supreme Court to Hear Medical Cannabis Challenge appeared first on Leafly.

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Rolled Joints for Aching Joints: More Seniors Use Marijuana

Puff Puff Post

LAGUNA WOODS, Calif. — The group of white-haired folks — some pushing walkers, others using canes — arrive right on time at the gates of Laguna Woods Village, an upscale retirement community in the picturesque hills that frame this Southern California suburb a few miles from Disneyland. There they board a bus for a quick trip to a building that, save for the green Red Cross-style sign in the window, resembles a trendy coffee bar.

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NJ Cancels Vote On Adult Use Murphy Couldn’t Muster The Numbers

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz Report. New Jersey lawmakers called off their scheduled vote Monday on a bill to legalize adult-use marijuana after Gov. Phil Murphy failed to persuade enough lawmakers to support the legislation. In the short term, New Jersey misses an opportunity to legalize an industry that was projected by Marijuana Business Daily to generate $1.2 billion-$1.5 billion in annual retail sales by 2023.

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48North Added to Canada’s Largest and Best Performing Cannabis ETF

Cannabis Life Network

TORONTO, March 20, 2019 /CNW/ – 48North Cannabis Corp. (“48North” or the “Company”) (TSXV:NRTH) is pleased to announce that the Company has been added to the Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences ETF (“HMMJ”) (“TSX:HMMJ”). “The addition of 48North to the HMMJ signals market validation of the Company’s strong position in the Canadian cannabis industry. 48North’s inclusion, along […].

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New Jersey Lawmakers Fail To Pass Marijuana Bill In Devastating Setback

The Fresh Toast

New Jersey Lawmakers Fail To Pass Marijuana Bill In Devastating Setback New Jersey lawmakers have failed to make recreational marijuana a reality in the state, as a pivotal vote on legislation was called off Monday. The post New Jersey Lawmakers Fail To Pass Marijuana Bill In Devastating Setback appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Romania’s Govt Discussing Legalizing Medical Cannabis Finance Minister Confirms

Cannabis Law Report

Romania Insider reprts…… Finance minister Eugen Teodorovici said that the legalization of cannabis in Romania for medical purposes is being discussed, as several European countries have done so. “I also discussed yesterday with the minister [of health]. And I learned that there is such a committee set up to analyze and evaluate the option of legalising of cannabis use for medicinal purposes,” he said, according to local Digi24.

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What Are You Smoking Episode 74: Cannabis Etiquette With Lizzie Post

Leafly

Etiquette expert Lizzie Post visits the show to help share tips on keeping your next smoke session civilized. The post What Are You Smoking Episode 74: Cannabis Etiquette With Lizzie Post appeared first on Leafly.

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First cannabis clinic opens in UK

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Mark Taylor. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. The UK’s first specialist medicinal cannabis centre opened earlier this month, charging £200 ($264) per appointment, and between £600 ($792) and £700 ($925) per month for treatment. Patients at The Beeches, in Greater Manchester, will only be given medicinal marijuana on a case-by-case basis if staff are happy that they have exhausted all other possibilities with

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A Beginners Guide To Reading Marijuana Labels

The Fresh Toast

A Beginners Guide To Reading Marijuana Labels People often rush to dispensaries with bright eyes and purchase a variety of items without properly understanding how to use them. The secret is in labeling comprehension. Here are a few tips. The post A Beginners Guide To Reading Marijuana Labels appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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They May Laugh At Him Now But Malaysian Politician Pushes For Medical Cannabis Decriminalization

Cannabis Law Report

Masheable SE Asia Reports. Now Jeram assemblyman Mohd Shaid Rosli is trying his best to make his fellow politicians realize the money making capabilities of the herb. Despite laughter, the lawmaker has proposed that parts of the Kuala Selangor constituency be turned into an agricultural hub to cultivate and research the marijuana plant for medical purposes.

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‘Marijuana is the new Oxycontin’: Should we be concerned with how docs are learning about pot?

MedicalMarijuana.ca

‘Marijuana is the new Oxycontin’: Should we be concerned with how docs are learning about pot? The family physician was upset for a few reasons, including that drug reps were lining the pathway to the food area (meaning docs were forced to walk through sales booths to eat), and lunchtime talks sponsored by pharma companies were not clearly labelled as such.

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Laos Govt OK’s Seminar To Discuss Medical Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

The Vientiane Times reports. The government has given a green light to debate and study the possibility of using marijuana for medicinal purposes. The Prime Minister’s Office last week issued an announcement entrusting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and other sectors concerned to organise a seminar to discuss and study the medical use of marijuana.

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California Closer to Allowing Food Containing CBD

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

Laws on the CBD food craze are all over the map, and misinformation is rampant. CBD, known formally as cannabidiol, is used in everything from blended drinks to savory sauces, and unlike its cousin THC, it doesn’t make consumers high. Some have referred to it as a natural form of Xanax and Tylenol – without the adverse health impact. No substantial research exists with regard to the health benefits of the compound, yet we do know it’s part of a significant health food craze.

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Can Pets Get High Off Secondhand Cannabis Smoke?

Leafly

Yes. And, the effects can be very frightening. The post Can Pets Get High Off Secondhand Cannabis Smoke? appeared first on Leafly.

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Is “cannabis-induced psychosis” just Reefer Madness 2.0?

Cannabis Life Network

This article is entirely my opinion. I see the topic marijuana-induced psychosis come up from time to time and now it’s back in the news again. This time Dr. Marc Siegel talks about it and explains why it’s on the rise. Dr. Siegel believes that marijuana as he calls it, not cannabis (“the plant’s actual […]. The post Is “cannabis-induced psychosis” just Reefer Madness 2.0?

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New Jersey Delays Marijuana Vote

Cannabis Maven

New Jersey legislators decided to delay the much anticipated cannabis vote today.

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UN cannabis vote expected March 2020 as agency hints at soft stance

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Mark Taylor. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. A key international vote on cannabis rescheduling may not be held until March 2020, as governments continue to push for more time to decide on downgrading marijuana to a less harmful category. The United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) has been due to rule on recommendations by by the World Health Organization (WHO) that cannabis be removed from the Sc

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New Jersey Delays Marijuana Vote

Cannabis Maven

New Jersey legislators decided to delay the much anticipated cannabis vote today.

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Further Consideration of the STATES Act

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: “Jordan Zoot. “aBIZinaBOX Inc., CPA’s” PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Numerous attempts to introduce legislation to relax the provisions that placed cannabis on Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act [“CSA”] have been made beginning in 1981 [i].

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New Jersey Delays Marijuana Vote

NORML

Today, the New Jersey state legislature delayed a key marijuana vote, possibly until November. According to a February 2019 Monmouth University poll , 62 percent of New Jersey adults support legalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use, and 68 percent believe that legalizing marijuana would boost the state’s economy.

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