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Election 2022: Missouri marijuana legalization guide

Leafly

Everything you need to know about Missouri's proposed cannabis legalization amendment on the Nov. 8 ballot. The post Election 2022: Missouri marijuana legalization guide appeared first on Leafly.

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CBD & the Endocannabinoid System

Project CBD

Scientists study the role of the endocannabinoid system in human health and disease.

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Survey: Most Voters Support Federal Banking Reforms for Licensed Marijuana Retailers

NORML

“Americans understand that no industry can operate safely, transparently, or effectively without access to banks or other financial institutions and it is self-evident that this industry, and those consumers that are served by it, remain severely hampered without this access.". The post Survey: Most Voters Support Federal Banking Reforms for Licensed Marijuana Retailers appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis in Germany Amid a Russian Winter 

Cannabis Life Network

Will German cannabis legalization survive amid a Russian winter? With Russia controlling natural gas supplies, Germany is in an energy crisis. Does this drop cannabis legalization down the list of priorities? To the point, we won’t see legalization in Germany for at least another year? If German families can’t keep the lights on this winter, […].

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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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How to forage for magic mushrooms

Leafly

Fall in the US is the beginning of mushroom season, when damp conditions cause them to proliferate. Learn all about foraging for shrooms. The post How to forage for magic mushrooms appeared first on Leafly.

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Detroit Opens Adult-Use Retail Licensing After Victory in Court

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

On August 30, 2022, the Wayne County Circuit Court issued rulings denying injunctive relief to several cannabis companies that challenged the implementation of the City of Detroit’s adult-use cannabis ordinance (the “Ordinance”). In addition to denying motions for preliminary injunctions, the Court also dismissed the cases entirely. In doing so, the court reached several conclusions that are at odds with a full reading of Michigan’s cannabis statutes and rules.

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Election 2022: Colorado psychedelic legalization and decriminalization guide

Leafly

Everything you need to know about Initiative 58, Colorado's psychedelics legalization and decriminalization initiative. The post Election 2022: Colorado psychedelic legalization and decriminalization guide appeared first on Leafly.

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California Cannabis Tax Payment Plans

Canna Law Blog

Recently, numerous clients have come to us about issues with cannabis payment plans and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (“ CDTFA “). Recall, there was a time in California (not that long ago) where certain cannabis companies threatened to just not pay their taxes because they believed the tax rate was too high. In recent months, California enacted some tax reform that provides a modicum of relief to cultivators (it really just shifts the tax burden predominant

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America bites into apple season with Apple Fritter—September’s Leafly Highlight

Leafly

The tart, scrumptious hybrid is a national top ten. The post America bites into apple season with Apple Fritter—September’s Leafly Highlight appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Can Dos and Cannots: Employers and Mississippi’s Medical Marijuana Law

Cannabis Law Report

It looks like medical marijuana products may be available in the Magnolia state later this fall. As expected, it will be highly regulated and can only be used by registered, qualified patients who have been diagnosed with a specific condition listed within the law by a medical practitioner. So where does that leave an employer who may have workers who want to take advantage of this new law ?

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Qualifying for a medical cannabis card in Illinois

Canna Care Docs

Illinois residents have enjoyed access to recreational marijuana for several years now. But like many other states, medical cannabis has been legal for longer. The Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act was enacted in 2013. As of 2020, about 122,000 patients had been approved for medical cannabis throughout the duration of the program.

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DOT Proposes New Guidance For Medical Examiners To Address CBD Use By Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers

Cannabis Law Report

By Kathryn J. Russo on September 6, 2022. The U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published a proposed draft Medical Examiner’s Handbook (MEH), including updates to the Medical Advisory Criteria, in the Federal Register on August 16, 2022. The FMCSA’s regulations provide the basic driver physical qualification standards for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers, in 49 CFR 391.41 through 391.49.

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Rolling Trays for Every Occasion

The Joint Blog

Anybody who has rolled a joint knows how important rolling trays are. They provide a stable, non-slip surface to keep your weed secure while you’re preparing to put it into a joint. But everybody is different and that’s reflected in the many different preferences that people have for rolling trays. This article will highlight some of the biggest types of rolling trays out there to help you figure out which could be right for your smoke shop.

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Florida Sets New Limits for Medical Cannabis Purchases

Cannabis Law Report

Medical cannabis patients in Florida are facing stricter purchasing limits starting this week after new rules took effect on Monday, Yahoo News reports. The limits are the result of an emergency action taken by the Florida Office of Medical Marijuana as requested by the legislature, which wants to crack down on what they see as overprescribing by some doctors.

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Project CBD Stresses Risks of Synthetically Produced Cannabinoids Like Delta-8 THC

Veriheal

Synthetic cannabis and cannabinoids have been connected to adverse effects time and time again. While completely manmade products like spice have been proven to have harmful effects, there’s less known about a rapidly emerging class of semi-synthetic cannabinoids that can be synthesized from hemp-derived CBD, some of which are also found in small amounts naturally.

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Pakistani Govt Depts Argue Over Who Should Manage Hemp Production Citing IP As Sticking Point

Cannabis Law Report

‘National Industrial Hemp And Medicinal Cannabis Policy Intellectual Property Of MoST’. Islamabad – The Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology strongly showed its displeasure over handing over of National Industrial Hemp and Medicinal Cannabis Policy to any other ministry/department and commented that the policy is the “intellectual property” of MoST and it should not be theft.

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Cannabis and Sleep: How THC and CBD Help Me Catch Some Z’s

Veriheal

Can cannabis help with sleep? This is a very popular question that a lot of people ask. It is common knowledge that cannabis may have relaxing effects for some that consume it. Anecdotally there are claims that consuming cannabis may help promote a better night’s sleep—but what is actually known about cannabis and sleep? Indica has a reputation for making people feel calm and mellow and helping to induce sleep.

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Opinion Piece: The Italian Military’s Monopoly On Medical Cannabis Production Is Strangling Market Growth New Data Suggests

Cannabis Law Report

WHILE Italy is both one of the earliest and largest medical cannabis markets in Europe, new data has revealed the ongoing inability of its system to ‘serve patients’ needs’. Italy’s medical cannabis market has been growing by double-digit percentage points for a number of years, yet the country continues to see its military hold a monopoly over domestic cultivation.

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Cannabis dispensary security guard fatally shoots man who stabbed him with axe, CPD says

Cannabis Law Report

7 Eye Witness News reports. Police are investigating a deadly confrontation outside of a marijuana dispensary in Chicago’s Greektown neighborhood Monday morning. Chicago police said a male suspect hit a security guard with an axe in the leg during an argument outside the Zen Leaf Dispensary in the 200-block of S. Halsted around 10:05 a.m. A struggle then ensued and the guard fired at least four shots, witnesses said.

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18-year-old shot while trying to sell marijuana in west central Fresno, police say

Cannabis Law Report

Police say the victim had driven into the area and was trying to sell marijuana to people when the suspect approached his car. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — An 18-year-old man is in the hospital after being shot in west central Fresno. It happened after 1 Monday morning in the area of Valentine and Cambridge. Police say the victim had driven into the area and was trying to sell marijuana to people when the suspect approached his car and fired several rounds.

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Bell Potter Securities Spruik Cronos Australia Ltd ….Shares Reach 58 Cents

Cannabis Law Report

The Motely Fool have the lowdown – it’s an Australian cannabis share so we doubt it’ll last long ! The Cronos Australia Ltd (ASX: CAU) share price was a strong performer on Monday. The medicinal cannabis company’s shares ended the day 15% higher at 55 cents. At one stage, the Cronos Australia share price even reached a record high of 58 cents.