State Policy Weekly Update 5/20/2022
NORML
MAY 20, 2022
This week's update highlights legislative developments in Delaware, Rhode Island, Louisiana and Massachusetts! The post State Policy Weekly Update 5/20/2022 appeared first on NORML.
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Cannabis recipe 101: salted caramel ice cream
Leafly
MAY 20, 2022
Treat yourself this summer with our weed-infused caramel ice cream recipe. The post Cannabis recipe 101: salted caramel ice cream appeared first on Leafly.
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Woody Harrelson’s Hollywood Dispensary, Thailand’s Cannabis Plant Giveaway, & Vermont’s First Cannabis License
Veriheal
MAY 20, 2022
Woody Harrelson’s new dispensary opened for business, Thailand announced its giveaway of 1 million cannabis plants, and Vermont awarded its first cannabis cultivation license. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. Woody Harrelson Opens West Hollywood Dispensary. Friday the 13th marked the grand opening of actor and cannabis advocate Woody Harrelson’s new dispensary-consumption lounge hybrid, The Woods.
The Roll-up #242: Winners win elections with weed
Leafly
MAY 20, 2022
This week we examine how John Fetterman's big primary election win in Pennsylvania was made possible by his strong advocacy for legalization. Also: Hottest weed strains of May. The post The Roll-up #242: Winners win elections with weed appeared first on Leafly.
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.
6 Pain Management Centers In Louisiana That MMJ Patients Should Know
MMJ Recs
MAY 20, 2022
Pain management remains one of the most commonly reported reasons for medical marijuana usage in the country. However, according to the CDC, there is limited evidence to support that medical marijuana alone is beneficial in treating most types of acute or chronic pain. Are you an MMJ patient in Louisiana struggling to combat ongoing pain symptoms? Read on to learn about six pain management centers in Louisiana that can serve as a beneficial addition to medical marijuana treatment. 1.
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Rhode Island Poised to Legalize Cannabis
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 20, 2022
After several years of fits and starts, Rhode Island is finally poised to pass a substantive cannabis legalization bill as soon as next week. An amended version of the previously-proposed cannabis bill is now on the fast track toward passage at the State House. Major developments in the amended bill include automatic expungement for past cannabis crimes, the creation of a Cannabis Control Commission, and the inception of retail sales as soon as December 2022.
Answer of the Day for May 21, 2022
TheAnswerPage
MAY 20, 2022
Has any national drug administration approved a CBD-containing product for therapeutic use in conditions other than epilepsy? Yes. The oromucosal spray Sativex (nabiximols) is a cannabis extract that contains the principal cannabinoids delta-9-tetrahydrocannibinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) in a 50:50 ratio, as well as specific minor cannabinoids and other non-cannabinoid components.
Siskiyou County, Calif. Sheriff Seeks to Declare State of Emergency Over Illicit Cannabis Cultivation
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 20, 2022
Sheriff Jeremiah LaRue is asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to declare a State of Emergency for the county to secure more law enforcement funding and tougher laws for illegal grows. Cannabis Business Times reports. Siskiyou County, Calif. Sheriff Jeremiah LaRue says illicit cannabis cultivation has created an environmental crisis and an increase in violent crime in his jurisdiction, and he wants Gov.
Has the Cannabis Bubble Popped?
Cannabis Life Network
MAY 20, 2022
Has the cannabis bubble popped? Stocks are down, funds are drying up, and balance sheets are messy. Assets managed by cannabis funds are down by 45% in twelve months. They’ve reportedly lost $2.6 billion from $4.6 billion the previous year. Morningstar, an investment research firm, provided the data. What Happened? Investors blame a popped cannabis […].
Oregon: OLLCC April – May “Marijuana Stipulated Settlement Agreements”
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 20, 2022
Here’s the latest list. Marijuana Stipulated Settlement Agreements. GREEN LION in St. Helens, a marijuana retailer, will pay a $7,250 fine OR serve a 29-day license suspension for three violations. HANLIN FARMS a marijuana producer, will pay a $1,750 fine OR serve a seven-day license suspension for one violation. LUMINOUS GARDENS a marijuana producer, will pay a $4,500 fine OR serve an 18-day license suspension for two violations.
Fighting WCB Nova Scotia for Medical Cannabis Coverage – Melissa Ellsworth’s Story
Cannabis Life Network
MAY 20, 2022
Melissa Ellsworth is a psychiatric nurse who worked in federal corrections. After a workplace injury, she was left with severe chronic pain and her life changed forever. When pharmaceutical medications didn’t work, her doctor recommended that she switch to cannabis. That suggestion brought her unparalleled pain relief but, it also began the fight of her […].
Vermont Control Board Issues First Operational Cannabis License to Social Equity Tier One Cultivator, Rutland Craft Cannabis
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 20, 2022
The Vermont Cannabis Control Board (CCB) began today’s meeting with some much needed and highly anticipated news, awarding the first operational cannabis license for the adult use market in Vermont. Rutland Craft Cannabis in Brandon was given full approval to operate, and was granted a Tier One indoor license by the board. “I feel like parliamentary procedure doesn’t give you an opportunity to celebrate small moments of joy, and this is kind of a small moment of joy,” CCB Executive Director Bryn
Fire Season is Coming, Again
Canna Law Blog
MAY 20, 2022
Last summer, I wrote a post called “ Fire Season is Coming.” Given the massive expected California droughts, it’s pretty safe to assume that fire season is coming, again. Today, I want to recap some of the issues that we’re likely to see in the coming months. As we learned in prior fire seasons, the cannabis businesses that get hit hardest tend to be rural, outdoor cannabis cultivators in inland or isolated communities.
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