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Virginia: Alexandria man convicted of murder over one ounce of stolen cannabis

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An Alexandria man was convicted by a federal jury on Thursday of murdering a man in retaliation for stealing his marijuana, and attempting to get a witness to lie to cover-up the homicide, according to a news release from the U.S. State’s Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. The murder took place after a drug sale where the victim stole from Melvin Flores, a marijuana dealer, according to the state’s attorney’s office.

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Mushroom Christmas Wordsearch – The mushroom that inspired Christmas

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This Christmas, let’s go back to the old ways… we should all do some mushrooms. After all, it’s an ancient tradition. That’s right. A lot of our Christmas traditions honor the use of psychedelic mushrooms and the proof is visible throughout our current customs. But, it’s not about getting high. There is a deeper meaning […]. The post Mushroom Christmas Wordsearch – The mushroom that inspired Christmas appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos &

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North Idaho: California man to stand trial in Cerro Gordo County for marijuana

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MASON CITY, Iowa – A California man arrested for drugs in North Iowa is pleading not guilty. Davon James Conley, 27 of Moreno Valley, CA, and formerly of Wisconsin, has entered not guilty pleas to possession with intent to deliver marijuana and failure to use a drug tax stamp. His trial is set to start on February 8, 2022. Conley was pulled over on November 7 for allegedly speeding on Interstate 35 near Clear Lake.

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Vegan edibles: the basics, recipes, and tips

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There is an undeniable connection between the rise of cannabis consumption and the adoption of vegan diets in recent years, and to many they are closely related lifestyles. When you ask most people why they go vegan, they will usually cite one of four reasons: to help the environment to protect animals better health all of the above. It makes sense, then, if you want to explore the benefits of natural plant-based alternatives that you would also be drawn to cannabis, which has been used in medic

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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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Best Stoner Stocking Stuffers 2021

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Just like every year, Christmas is creeping up on us fast (this week!). If you need a few ideas to finish off your stocking ideas this year, there are so many nifty gadgets out there. Keep reading for an easy Christmas cookie recipe to top off your stocking stuffers for the stoner in your life. […]. The post Best Stoner Stocking Stuffers 2021 appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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MSO’s Just Getting Bigger & Bigger: Fire & Flower opens 100th store, has 360,000 loyalty members

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This press release is just another example of the rapid growth of cannabis retail in 2022 and the impending fight ahead between the major MSO’s in North America. Press Release. Fire & Flower opens 100th store, has 360,000 loyalty members. One of Canada’s largest cannabis retailers, Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. (TSX: FAF) (OTCQX: FFLWF), has become the country’s second company to open 100 pot shops.

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Answer of the Day for Dec 20, 2021

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Does UPS allow the shipping of marijuana or CBD? “The shipment of marijuana… is prohibited under any circumstances, even when marijuana is for medicinal purposes or is otherwise legal under a state’s law. Raw hemp in plant form is accepted for transportation only for pre-approved shippers as a contractual service within in the U.S. network.

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Canada: Ontario police arrest driver trying to pay for gas with weed !…”When police arrived at the gas station, the Brampton man showed signs of impairment”

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Thankyou to Mugglehead for bringing this one to our attention… very amusing! A 31-year-old man accused of trying to buy gas with weed was arrested by Ontario police Saturday morning. In a statement Tuesday, the Ontario Provincial Police say officers in its Caledon detachment arrived at a gas station on Highway 10 at around 7:30 a.m. after they were called about an intoxicated man trying to pay with pot.

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This mother saved 2 of her children with medical cannabis

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Medical cannabis use for children can be a sensitive topic for even the most vocal cannabis activists. Approaching the topic from a medical and humane perspective, however, can help patients in need of less harmful pain and symptom relief, or provide a better lifestyle. Still, doctors as well as caregivers can have a lot of fears before trying a medical cannabis regime for a minor.

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Spanish entrepreneurs found cannabis industry guild

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El Planteo reports. A group of businessmen from the cannabis industry came together to form the Guild of the Cannabis Industry (GIC) . As reported by Cáñamo Magazine , the main objectives of the association are to promote unity in the sector , ask for legal certainty , support the regulation of the plant and develop a code of good practices.

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Shaleen Title Former State Cannabis Regulator Outlines Steps To Ensure Social Equity In The Legal Industry

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I wrote a paper on how to effectively incorporate social equity into cannabis laws and regulations. It is designed to be practical and focused on solutions. Thanks to @OSULawDEPC , this resource is available free to anyone who wants it. Download it here: [link] pic.twitter.com/OEDziOs7XD. — Shaleen Title (@shaleentitle) December 7, 2021. Abstract.

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Aussie Chicken farmers switch to medicinal cannabis before listing property for sale

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Cannabiz Australia reports. A former chicken farm in Victoria is being marketed as a medicinal cannabis facility after the owners were granted a cultivation licence by the Office of Drug Control (ODC). Owners Alison and Peter Drew have the Mountain View property, around 90 minutes from Melbourne, on the market for A$4.5m to $5m. The couple have farmed beef, dairy and broiler chickens on the 100-plus hectare site since the turn of the century, but when they lost their contract with poultry giant

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Alert: NZ Ministry of Health 17 12 2021: Medicinal cannabis products that meet the minimum quality standard

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17 December 2021: New medicinal cannabis products have been verified as meeting the minimum quality standard – Read more. Generally, medicinal cannabis products are only available, on prescription, if they have: been assessed by the Medicinal Cannabis Agency as meeting the minimum quality standard under the Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis) Regulations 2019, or. obtained consent for distribution under the Medicines Act 1981 (approved and provisionally approved medicines).

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Maltese President Puts Pen To Paper On Cannabis

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OK – it has happened. let’s see how it progresses? New legislation on the responsible use of #cannabis enters into force. Here is why we are doing this ?? pic.twitter.com/Krm569Ilec. — •Owen Bonnici (@OwenBonnici) December 18, 2021.

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California marijuana companies warn of impending industry collapse | ABC7

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News Report – Video: December 19: Australian medicinal cannabis industry on cusp of major expansion | ABC News

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New Title Published: Psychedelic Justice – A Chacruna Anthology

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REVIEW. Psychedelic Justice is a reminder that, as the contributor Alexander Belser puts it, “we have rainbow skeletons in our closet.” Here are just a few examples. . For forty years, the Addiction Research Center coerced federal prisoners—predominantly African American men and other marginalized populations—into dangerously high-dose psychedelic experimentation. .

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Israel Creates Rules To Grow “Organic” Cannabis

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Israel’s Economics Committee hasapproved the exclusion of medical cannabis from the procedures that state that organic cultivation must be done directly in the soil. This will allow companies for the first time to brand their cannabis as “organic”, although they have challenges to meet them . The Knesset’s Economics Committee, chaired by MK Michael Bitton (Blue and White), ruled today (Monday) that it will be possible for the first time to call “organic” medic

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Congress to take up marijuana reform this spring says The Hill

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We’ll believe it when we see it ! Here we go again? Congressional Democrats are gearing up for a sweeping set of initiatives aimed at decriminalizing marijuana that they plan to take action on this spring. The federal proposals seek to establish 21st century banking services for the nearly $18 billion industry and purge the criminal records of thousands of marijuana offenders.