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Rhode Island governor, legislative leaders disagree over medical cannabis rules

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Rhode Island's medical cannabis legislation is caught in a power struggle between the governor and legislators. The post Rhode Island governor, legislative leaders disagree over medical cannabis rules appeared first on Leafly.

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Ready to Lobby?

NORML

2019 was a record year for marijuana reform, with more NORML chapters holding lobby days than ever before. With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Here’s what’s currently on the books so far: Virginia 2020 Cannabis Lobby Day.

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Should Pets Be Protected from Second-Hand Cannabis Smoke?

LIWTS

Having pets about the place is great. And assuming you’re a responsible pet owner, you’d never even think about deliberately getting your cat or your dog high. Even if it’s purely for therapeutic purposes, pets should never be given products containing THC or CBD without first consulting with a vet. But what (if any) risk [ ] The post Should Pets Be Protected from Second-Hand Cannabis Smoke?

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How cannabis can help with migraines

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Several studies point to the effectiveness of cannabis on migraines. Read more on the studies that support it and how to dose. The post How cannabis can help with migraines appeared first on Leafly.

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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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Cannabis in India – Laws, Use, and History

Sensi Seeds

Cannabis has been illegal in India since 1985. Despite this fact, it’s still widely used across the country, and is valued not only as a social pastime, but also as an integral part of some religious practices. Indeed, cannabis use is mentioned in The Vedas (the Hindu sacred text) and Shiva is sometimes referred to as the ‘Lord of Bhang’. The post Cannabis in India – Laws, Use, and History appeared first on Sensi Seeds Blog.

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Utah Cannabis: State of the State

Canna Law Blog

As I wrote in a prior blog post , Utah’s cannabis market has special characteristics that you are unlikely to find in other states. This is due in large part to Utah’s hardworking, predominantly conservative, and compassionate culture. Marry those qualities together and the parameters and developments of the Utah medical cannabis and hemp marketplaces make perfect sense.

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More on MORE: Next Stop Is The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee.

Cannabis Law Report

Two months after the House Judiciary Committee approved the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act , a comprehensive cannabis legalization bill sponsored by Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), the issue will be the subject of another discussion in an Energy and Commerce Subcommittee. The topic will be taken up by the panel’s Subcommittee on Health on January 15.

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The Week in Weed: January 10, 2020

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Let’s start with a look at the new marijuana market in Illinois. First day sales topped $3 million and 77,000 transactions at more than 40 dispensaries. All those new customers have led to shortages ; clearly, pegging supply to demand is a complicated business.

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Massachusetts – Cannabis Control Commission: Commission Announces Applicant Forum for January 23,Approves 31 Provisional Licenses for Marijuana Establishments

Cannabis Law Report

Commission Announces Applicant Forum for January 23, Approves 31 Provisional Licenses for Marijuana Establishments. The Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) today approved 31 new provisional licenses for Marijuana Establishments. More information regarding each provisional license is available at MassCannabisControl.Com under “public documents.” The next public meeting of the Commission will be held at its Union Station headquarters next Thursday, January 16 at noon.

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Cannabis retail guide: The Village Bloomery

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See inside this literal mom and pop shop, an homage to great design in Vancouver, BC. The post Cannabis retail guide: The Village Bloomery appeared first on Leafly.

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Washington: Senator Wants “Weed” Odour Task Force

Cannabis Law Report

Washington State Senator, Sen. Judy Warnick (R), has introduced a bill to create a state task force that would look at the problem of strong smells associated with cannabis production and processing. . Proposed Bill. SB 6089 , would create a seven-member task force with representatives from various state agencies, County and City Association members, and a representative from the adult-use cannabis industry.

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Six Friendly Stranger Trademarked Retail Locations to Open in Ontario in Early 2020

Cannabis Life Network

TORONTO, Jan. 9, 2020 /CNW/ – Friendly Stranger Holdings Corp (“FSHC” or the “Company”) today announced that it has granted trademark licenses for the use of its trusted and recognized brand to six Ontario retail license holders. The following locations will open their doors in early 2020: · 501 Church Street, Toronto · 1135 Richmond Street, London · 1025 Plains Road East, […].

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Massachusetts Compliance & Training Program For Cannabis Companies (Nation’s First) Deemed A Success

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz reports. It was down to the wire for some Massachusetts marijuana companies to meet a Jan. 1 deadline to train managers and employees under a new compliance and safety program that is the first of its kind in the nation. The state’s Responsible Vendor Training Program is designed to support licensee compliance and enhance the safety of customers and employees.

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AGLC reverses course, will buy from micro producers

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In a correction, a representative from Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis has indicated interest in product from micro cultivators. The post AGLC reverses course, will buy from micro producers appeared first on Leafly.

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Planet 13 Announces Strong Finish to 2019 – Approximately 695,000 Customers Served in 2019 at an Average Ticket above $90

Cannabis Life Network

· Approximately 695,000 customers served in 2019 at an average ticket above $90 for preliminary unaudited revenue of ~$63 million · Preliminary unaudited gross margin of ~57% for 2019, with margin expansion throughout the year – 50% in Q4 2018 compared to between 56% and 59% in Q4 2019 · Served an average of ~1,900 customers per day […]. The post Planet 13 Announces Strong Finish to 2019 – Approximately 695,000 Customers Served in 2019 at an Average Ticket above $90 appeared first on Canna

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Looking into Visiting a Cannabis Dispensary?

Otherside Farms

This might not seem your usual conversation topic when it comes to a dispensary, but they are available and they are being used. People like to go to physical shops and have a browse and a mooch around looking at all the products and promotions and get a feel for things that you can’t get online. And when it comes to Cannabis things are no different believe it or not, the experience may be more eye-opening than you’d expect.

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Constellation Admits Publicly That It Has Written Down Canopy Investment By $534 Million

Cannabis Law Report

The brewer of Corona and Negra Modelo said Wednesday it wrote down the fair value of its Canopy investment by $534 million during the quarter. Reports the NY Times. Constellation Brands took another big hit from its bet on Canadian pot company Canopy Growth, which shaved the most recent quarter’s earnings by more than 10 percent. The brewer of Corona and Negra Modelo said Wednesday it wrote down the fair value of its Canopy investment by $534 million during the quarter.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

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Does ketamine inhibit endocannabinoid release? No. Ketamine actually enhances the release of endocannabinoids. See Answer. See Answer.

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Alabama AG Writes Letter To Lawmakers. ” I Write To Inform You I Oppose Legalization”

Cannabis Law Report

AG Steve Marshall links opioids with cannabis, believes cannabis to be addictive and believes “big money” is pushing canabis legalization too actively. Here is is full letter which in the main creates as close a link between opioids and cannabis as he possibly can. Enjoy the read and don’t think og investing in a cannabis clinic in Alabama any time soon.

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NH House Says Yes To Two Bills Expanding Medical Cannabis Conditions

Cannabis Law Report

The New Hampshire House of Representatives approved two bills to make medical marijuana available to more patients by expanding the state’s list of treatable conditions, but a more expansive measure died in the Senate. The House on Wednesday voted to add insomnia and opioid-use disorder to the list of qualifying conditions, though the latter would carry significant restrictions, including a requirement that certifying providers have specialized knowledge in addiction treatment.

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German Prosecutors Say Serving Hemp Tea Is A Crime Worth 3 Years Of Jailtime

Cannabis Law Report

Notice the headline says “hemp”, not cannabis. It makes no difference to German prosecutors who say hemp tea is banned under the German Narcotics Law, which specifies that hemp products cannot be used for intoxicating purposes. The win our prize for killjoys of the week. Prosecutors in Braunschweig, Germany, are seeking prison time against the operators of a retail shop that sold hemp teas.

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Cannabis Consultant Tells Media That “Bad Actors” Can Still Bypass Weedmaps Security To List Illegal Dispensaries

Cannabis Law Report

It’s understood that people will always try to cheat the system but we are at a loss as to why Weedmaps can’t just police this issue with human beings. We’d understand if there were 10’s of thousands of new businesses signing up everyday. But when the CA database contains less than 3K licensed businesses it can’t be that hard to trawl through and verify.

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French Murder & Hate Crime Defendent Not to Stand Trial “on the basis of claim that he suffered from temporary insanity because of cannabis use.”

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis Now reports that this controversial case in France , the admitted perpetrator in an anti-Semitic murder will not stand trial and will be going to a drug rehab facility instead of prison — on the basis of his claim that he suffered from temporary insanity because of cannabis use. French Jewish leaders are, of course, aghast. But the decision also sets an alarming precedent in the fight for cannabis normalization, legitimizing the dubious notion of cannabis-induced psychosis and further

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Congress: House Small Business Committee Advances MORE Act

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Politico have reported… The House Small Business Committee has waived its jurisdiction on the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act, making it the second Democratically-controlled committee to advance the legislation. But really it mkaes little or no difference at the moment because. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who would be responsible for bringing both the MORE and SAFE acts to the floor for a vote in the chamber, has said he has no plans to back br