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Czech president expected to sign 1% THC Rule Into Law

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Hemp Today reports. Czech President Miloš Zeman is expected to sign a bill that would set the limit for THC in industrial hemp at 1.0% and significantly loosen up rules regarding THC in finished hemp products. The Czech Republic’s Chamber of Deputies, the Parliament’s lower house, this week turned back a challenge from Senate critics who tried to strike the limit re-set, passing a package of amendments that would also improve the availability of medical marijuana, and make it easier to get a lic

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Massachusetts artists represent their state with weed rolling trays

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To say that that Massachussettians are proud would be an understatement. Bay Staters will tell you stories of Massachusetts’ beautiful geography, grit, and tight-knit community, and the artists that hail from here are no different. Leafly had the chance to sit down (virtually) with the five artists who are a part of our latest rolling tray collab. Here’s what they each had to say about creating and their great state.

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AP Report “Illegal marijuana farms take West’s water in ‘blatant theft'”

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We all know this but it is good to see that the reporting, if anything, on the issue is growing. AP write. “Because peak water demand for cannabis occurs in the dry season, when streamflow is at its lowest levels, even small diversions can dry streams and harm aquatic plants and animals,” a study from the center said. Some jurisdictions are fighting back.

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The Ongoing Work of Cannabis Regulations Following the California Governor Recall Vote: Week in Review

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In August, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) maintained its position that CBD in any ingestible form is subject to the drug preclusion language in the federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act via refusal letters posted regarding New Dietary Ingredient Notifications (NDIN) filed by Charlotte’s Web and Irwin Naturals, respectively. In addition to the drug preclusion position, which refers to the prohibition on an ingredient that was first studied as a drug from being a food or a dietary suppl

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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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Stoner Movie One-liner Crossword Puzzle

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One-liners, hate them or love them, they stick in the brain, and stoner entertainment is the worst for this. From movies and tv shows about weed to stuff that is good to watch when you are baked, stoner entertainment is a friend to cannabis. Nothing like getting baked with some buddies, ordering food, and throwing […]. The post Stoner Movie One-liner Crossword Puzzle appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Why do some states have medical programs but no dispensaries?

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Did you know that some states have medical cannabis programs that are up and running without open dispensaries? I know, it sounds unbelievable. And pointless, right? Why get a card if there’s nowhere to purchase your medical cannabis products legally? We agree with you: Launching a program that allows someone to purchase medical cannabis but without handing out licenses for dispensaries is.

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Louisiana medical marijuana program flings doors open to pot smokers; ‘it’s so accessible now’ – Cannabis Business Executive

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Louisiana medical marijuana program flings doors open to pot smokers; ‘it’s so accessible now’ – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Louisiana medical marijuana program flings doors open to pot smokers; ‘it’s so accessible now’ – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Mgr, Regulatory Complnc State of Georgia Atlanta

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Under the supervision of the Executive Director of the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission. This position will serve as a lead regulatory compliance manager for applications, complaints, and enforcement for all Commission matters. The nature of the position involves designing application receipt and review processes, review of detailed license and renewal applications, preparation of complaints cases for investigations, preparation of investigations cases for disposition, and oversight

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Lawyers, race and money: Illinois’ messy weed experiment – Cannabis Business Executive

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Lawyers, race and money: Illinois’ messy weed experiment – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Lawyers, race and money: Illinois’ messy weed experiment – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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San Bernardino, Measure “O” cannabis operators settle long-standing lawsuits

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Two licensees will pay the city more than $1.9 million in back cannabis sales taxes between them. The San Bernardino Sun. San Bernardino and two cannabis business owners who received permits to operate in town under a controversial 2016 ballot measure have settled extensive and protracted lawsuits. Per a pair of settlement agreements approved by the City Council Wednesday, Sept. 15, Thomas Bamber, who owns Shatter Dispensary and Lounge on Fifth Street, and Qiang Ye, owner of Captain Jacks Dispen

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Why do some states have medical programs but no dispensaries?

Leafwell

Did you know that some states have medical cannabis programs that are up and running without open dispensaries? I know, it sounds unbelievable. And pointless, right? Why get a card if there’s nowhere to purchase your medical cannabis products legally? We agree with you: Launching a program that allows someone to purchase medical cannabis but without handing out licenses for dispensaries is.

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Red White & Bloom Brands to Appoint Former GOP Rep Ryan Costello to the Board of Directors

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TORONTO, Sept. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB and OTCQX: RWBYF ) (“ RWB ” or the “ Company ”), a multi-state cannabis operator and house of premium brands, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ryan Costello to its Board of Directors to become effective upon completion of any regulatory and/ or other requirements, as applicable.

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Vicente Sederberg Launches Environment, Health, and Safety Practice

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<![CDATA[. DENVER — Vicente Sederberg LLP (VS), a leading national cannabis law firm, announced Tuesday it has formed an environment, health, and safety (EHS) practice led by environmental attorneys with extensive public and private sector experience in the field. The new practice group will focus on helping marijuana and hemp businesses maintain compliance with state and local EHS rules, as well as federal regulations handed down by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupatio

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OCA Executive Director Kim Lundin To Leave For New Role At Oregon Food Bank

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Here’s her message to members. Dear OCA Members, I will be stepping down as Executive Director of the OCA at the end of the month. I’ll be moving to the Oregon Food Bank, who recruited me to work on a campaign to address the root causes of hunger (which is just about the only cause that would get me to leave this amazing organization). This transition is truly bittersweet, as I could not be more proud of the work we have done together to build coalitions, advocate to be treated like

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Answer of the Day for Sep 19, 2021

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In Australia, many jurisdictions use point-of-collection oral fluid testing devices (the DrugWipe®-5S and the Drug Test® 5000) to detect driving under the influence of cannabis (which is indexed by the presence of ?9-THC in oral fluid). Can these devices used in Australia reliably distinguish between CBD and THC, which have similar chemical structures?

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CannaTrac® Announces Hiring of Listing Partners to Prepare for Public Listing on European, North American Exchanges

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CannaTrac® Technology, Inc. (“CannaTrac” or “the Company”), the leading cashless payment solution for the cannabis industries, announced today that the Company has hired Listing Partners to help manage the process to prepare for a public listing on the Over the Counter Market (the “OTC”) in the US, the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”), and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (the “FSE”).

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Newsom Stymies Recall, Remains California Governor

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Vomiting, hallucinations, trouble standing and loss of consciousness are some of the adverse effects associated with consuming hemp-derived products containing delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced in a warning statement Sept. 14. Deep sedation, slowed breathing, irregular heart rates and decreased blood pressure were some of the symptoms experienced by children who ingested a parent’s delta-8-infused gummies purchased from a vape shop, the Cen

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Nigeria – Legislation Bill Has Passed Second Reading In House of Reps

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The Guardian Nigeria reports. … In October 2020, the House of Representatives proposed a bill seeking to legalise the cultivation, sale and use of cannabis, also known as marijuana or Indian hemp. The bill, which has passed through second reading in the House of Representatives, was sponsored by Miriam Onuoha, the lawmaker representing Isiala Mbano/Onuimo/ Okigwe federal constituency of Imo State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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The Roll-up #208: All that cannabis cash

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What does it really mean to operate an “all-cash business”? Leafly contributor Dante Jordan looked into it, and the logistics of those cash bricks may surprise you. OCB is one of the world’s largest rolling paper brands. They’ve been “One With Nature,” crafted naturally since 1918, so you can be confident you’ll have a perfect session time after time.

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Policy Communications Associate (Remote) Weedmaps – CA

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Full Job Description. Policy Communications Associate. Overview: Weedmaps is looking for a dynamic, bright Policy Communications Associate to join our Government Relations team. Primary duties of this position include synthesizing policy research into succinct and persuasive policy documents for external audiences, managing and developing content for the WM Policy website and social media channels, and developing strategies for broadening the reach and impact of Weedmaps’ policy engagement

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National Payroll Provider Joins StandardC Network for Cannabis-Related Businesses

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Vomiting, hallucinations, trouble standing and loss of consciousness are some of the adverse effects associated with consuming hemp-derived products containing delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced in a warning statement Sept. 14. Deep sedation, slowed breathing, irregular heart rates and decreased blood pressure were some of the symptoms experienced by children who ingested a parent’s delta-8-infused gummies purchased from a vape shop, the Cen