NORML
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
“It’s time for local officials to put an end to the NIMBYism and unwarranted fears surrounding the establishment of licensed marijuana retailers. Cannabis is here and here to stay. Municipalities need to embrace this reality and provide the necessary oversight in order to hold these businesses accountable and to make this marketplace safe, transparent and profitable for the community.”.
Cannabis Life Network
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Pierre Poilievre became the Conservative Party leader this past weekend, but what does this mean for cannabis? Conservatives in Canada have typically been supportive of the drug war. Like Liberals who believe guns, and not irresponsible people with guns, are the problem, Conservatives tend to hate drugs instead of blaming the irresponsible drug user.
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NORML
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
"With public support for marijuana policy reform reaching super-majority status in recent years, prohibitionists and other political opponents have largely abandoned efforts to try and influence public opinion. Rather, they are now relying on gamesmanship to prevent voters from weighing in on the issue.". The post Missouri: Legal Challenge to 2022 Legalization Initiative Dismissed appeared first on NORML.
The Blunt Truth
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
On May 25, 2022, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed “ The Rhode Island Cannabis Act ,” which grants adults aged 21 and older the right to possess and grow certain amounts of cannabis for recreational use. Retail sales are expected to begin as early as December 1, 2022. The new law, which is effective immediately, joins the growing number of states restricting the ability of employers to conduct pre-employment cannabis testing and act based on their employees’ lawful off-duty use, most rec
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.
The Cannigma
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
First, let’s clear up that slang you heard at a party when someone was referencing their weed with terms like the “Sweet Dro’”, or “Hydro weed” and tackle the question: “What does hydroponic mean?”. The term hydroponic comes from the Latin words ‘water’ and ‘working’; so, the term directly references the grow method used for that specific cannabis plant.
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Leafly
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
STORZ & BICKEL offer the limited-edition 1000 model run of PEACE VOLCANO desktop vaporizers & pledge proceeds to anti-war charities. The post STORZ & BICKEL launch “with Love for Peace” campaign and limited-edition PEACE VOLCANO appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
ANNOUNCEMENTS: I am ramping up my Mediation/Arbitration practice. If you or someone you know has a dispute, a neutral third-party mediator can help put the problem behind you and avoid or end nasty and expensive litigation. See my site for Anodyne ADR: www.AnodyneADR.com. I have special expertise in cannabis law, and a unique history of trying many different types of cases over nearly 25 years, so if a knowledgeable neutral is needed to set expectations in a cannabis related dispute he
Canna Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Panama has adopted medical cannabis regulations, after becoming the first Central American country to legalize medical cannabis in October 2021, pursuant to Law 242. The regulations take the form of a decree issued by President Laurentino Cortizo Cohen, which “regulates the use and access to the product and its derivatives, for therapeutic, medical, veterinary, scientific and research purposes throughout the country.” The new regulations establish responsibilities for different gover
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Introduction. Kratom is a medicinal plant that has been used for centuries. It contains alkaloids which are responsible for its psychoactive effects. However, not everyone can consume Kratom in its natural form. That’s why many manufacturers have introduced kratom capsules to the market so people can consume them easily without having any side effects.
Veriheal
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Cannabis has been proving its therapeutic potential as a treatment option for many diseases and conditions. However, what is often neglected when thinking about cannabis and its benefits is the fact that it can protect people from so much. Joining amongst the ranks of protecting your skin from free radicals and protecting and improving neuroplasticity, as a condition which cannabis can assist with protecting you from is liver cancer, specifically hepatocellular carcinoma.
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. EDITOR: Heather Allman. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. ? ? ? ? ?. AskGrowers Launches Cannabis Growing 101 Guide. The online free resource consolidates how to grow weed for beginners. Kyiv, Ukraine- August 2022 –. ? ? ? ? ?. AskGrowers , a website that educates U.S. cannabis consumers and provides brands and dispensaries the ability to sell and showcase products online, has launched Cannabis Growing 101.
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Initiative 58, known as the Natural Medicine Health Act, will be bad for Colorado says the newspaper. Here’s the intoduction to their piece. With a crucial election less than three months away, Coloradans are starting to dig deeper into what is on the November ballot. As voters start reading between the lines, they’ll see that not every initiative is what it appears to be–including the buzzy, psychedelic-focused Initiative 58, also known as the Natural Medicine Health Act.
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
TBS News. In the future, when space agencies start sending human crews into deep space to explore or change the environment of faraway planets, we may need to send them extra goodies to keep their spirits up. Mycologist Paul Stamets told Scientific American that psychedelic mushrooms could help astronauts feel better when they are lonely, sad, traumatised, or just in a bad mood in general.
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
An Augusta teacher has been arrested on suspicion of growing psychedelic mushrooms along with other drug and weapons counts. Kenyon Booz, 31, was arrested Aug. 26, the day after a search warrant was served at his home in the 3000 block of Happy Drive. A spokeswoman for the Richmond County School System confirms that he’s a teacher. The T.W. Josey High School records show he was an environmental sciences teacher there within the past two years.
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Optimi Health Corp. ( CSE: OPTI ) (OTCQX: OPTHF) (FRA: 8BN) (“Optimi” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that it has completed what it believes to be the largest legal natural psilocybin harvest in Canadian history. The Company is licensed by Health Canada to produce and supply natural, EU-GMP grade psilocybin and other psychedelic substances, most notably MDMA, as well as functional mushrooms that focus on the healt
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
The Daily Mirror reports. A British man in his seventies has been paraded by officers in India after allegedly being caught with a massive drugs haul. The 76-year-old, who has been named as Stephen Slotwiner, was arrested in Goa after officers said they busted him with £16,000 of various different drugs. Cannabis, ecstasy and LSD were reportedly found at Mr Slotwiner’s rented accommodation in a beach village in the north of the state on Monday.
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
EPISODE 94, MONDAY: SEPTEMBER 12 2022. SEAN’S INTRODUCTION. HEATHERS’ SONG. COWBOY JUNKIES – SWEET JANE. INTERVIEW 1. THE EUROPEAN UPDATE. MARGUERITE ARNOLD – JOURNALIST, GLOBAL CANNABIS ENTREPRENEUR. Song: Sweet Dreams by The Eurythmics. Supplementary Information. [link]. Cannabis101.de. [link]. INTERVIEW 2. THE COMPLIANCE DISPENSARY.
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
By Jennifer L. Mora. September 12, 2022. On May 25, 2022, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed “ The Rhode Island Cannabis Act ,” which grants adults aged 21 and older the right to possess and grow certain amounts of cannabis for recreational use. Retail sales are expected to begin as early as December 1, 2022. The new law, which is effective immediately, joins the growing number of states restricting the ability of employers to conduct pre-employment cannabis testing and act based on t
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Leafie reports. Experimentation among adolescents is nothing new. For the current generation of secondary schoolchildren, exposure to displays of positive drug and alcohol use via TV, streaming services, music and social media is commonplace. Add to that peer pressure, a desire to explore the incoming adult world, instances of childhood trauma and the need just to simply take a break from the stresses of life, it is inevitable that some young people will take drugs, smoke cigarettes and drink al
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Plymouth Live UK reports. A retired crime commissioner and charity chief have rounded on suggestions by Devon and Cornwall’s crime commissioner that cannabis should be reclassified as a class A drug, alongside crack cocaine and heroin. Jason Reed, co-executive director of Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP UK) – a United Nations accredited non-government organisation and charity – said the idea put forward last month by Alison Hernandez was “dangerously off baseR
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
West Virginia Public Broadcasting. The Medical Cannabis Advisory Board declined to enact a proposed cap on THC in medical cannabis products. Board members say they need more information before making a decision. THC – short for tetrahydrocannabinol – is the main psychoactive component in cannabis. The proposal, which originated from the board’s Health and Medical Workgroup, would cap THC content in medical cannabis products in West Virginia at 10 percent.
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
By Lisa L. Pittman. The Background. Before 1937, industrial hemp was legal and used for clothing, paper, rope, and fuel. Hemp was grown by our forefathers—even required of early colonists. But in 1937, Congress passed the Marihuana Tax Act, which made all species of the Cannabis sativa L. plant illegal, including hemp, a sturdy low THC variety. THC is the only compound in the cannabis plant that causes a euphoric sensation.
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Lisa L. Pittman, Pittman Legal, Austin, Texas. Insurance coverage is complicated. An insurance policy can consist of a couple hundred pages that include numerous coverage forms; lists of defined terms of great legal significance such as “occurrence,” “property damage,” and “bodily injury;” pages of exclusions; pages of endorsements that modify the coverage forms; and riders that condition or limit the coverage.
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Here’s the introduction to the MJ biz piece. A rivalry has emerged between the two largest trade associations in the cannabis industry. On one side, the legacy group, the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), counts more than 1,000 members since its 2010 founding. The NCIA calls itself the “oldest” and “most inclusive” cannabis trade association.
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
The Bangkok Post reports. Read the the full report at . [link].
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
My latest selection of links to articles and updates around the country in August. CANNABIS. Cannabinoids. Government Agencies seek funding to research cannabinoids as treatments for various conditions: [link]. Delta 8 now legal in Kentucky: [link]. Does Delta 8 show up on a drug test? [link]. Minnesota hemp edible law challenges the 2 medical license holders: [link].
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Despite leading the way on cannabis legalization in Europe, the Maltese government has yet to issue a single license allowing non-profit cannabis associations and clubs to operate. The government has also failed to issue any regulations or guidelines for the operation of the same. The government entity responsible for the same, the Authority on the Responsible Use of Cannabis (ARUC), has said that the process of issuing such licenses was “delicate” and “could not be done overnight.”.
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