Tue.May 21, 2019

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Submitting Comments That Will Make A Difference

Americans for Safe Access

Americans for Safe Access Wants to Help You Navigate the Federal Regulatory Process. Earlier this spring, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notice in the Federal Register that invited the public to submit scientific information and comments on cannabis and cannabis products. This is not the first time that the FDA has called for comments.

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Clinical Trial: CBD Administration Reduces Heroin Cravings

NORML

The administration of oral CBD reduces cue-induced cravings and anxiety in subjects with a history of heroin use, according to clinical data published in The American Journal of Psychiatry. Investigators at The Mount Sinai Health System in New York City assessed the effect of CBD versus placebo in 42 drug-abstinent participants with a history of heroin use.

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Illinois Marijuana Legislation Update: Senate Bill Would Protect Employers’ Rights

The Blunt Truth

The Illinois General Assembly has been working on a marijuana legalization bill this session. The Senate Bill would protect employer rights to ban marijuana and discipline employees for use. Across the country, states are moving to legalize medical and recreational marijuana. In states that legalize recreational marijuana, employers and drug testing services have seen significant increases in positivity rates for marijuana metabolites.

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CBD Can Help Curb Heroin Cravings, New Study Finds

Leafly

The findings suggest a role for CBD “in helping to break the cycle of addiction,” researchers at New York's Mount Sinai Hospital said. The post CBD Can Help Curb Heroin Cravings, New Study Finds 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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Visa Stops Processing CBD Business

Cannabis Law Report

They write. As of , May 15, many CBD business had yet another obstacle thrown in their path when they were notified that they could no longer accept Visa payments on their sites. Some companies received less than 8 hours of notice before these changes took place and others were forced to stop accepting Visa payments weeks ago. This is especially distressing when taking into consideration the fact that CBD businesses have had a notoriously difficult time maintaining regular access to bankin

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USPTO Issues Clarification on Hemp-Related Trademarks

Canna Law Blog

Earlier this month, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued Examination Guide 1-19 : Examination of Marks for Cannabis and Cannabis-Related Goods and Services After Enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill. While the guide didn’t provide any earth-shattering news regarding cannabis-related trademarks, it did clarify the USPTO’s position with respect to trademarks for domestic industrial hemp products.

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Racial Arrest Disparities Got Worse After Legalization, Study Finds

Leafly

Overall arrests plummeted. But black people in Washington are now five times more likely to face arrest than white people, mostly for illegal sales. The post Racial Arrest Disparities Got Worse After Legalization, Study Finds appeared first on Leafly.

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Independent Newspaper (UK) Publishes Op-Ed With Ugly Truths

Cannabis Law Report

It’s not often the Independent produces journalism of its illustrious past, these days. But, this op-ed is a worthwhile read as a critique of the US model is sorely needed. Author, Erica Lagalisse , a postdoctoral fellow at the International Inequalities Institute, London School of Economics and Political Science points out some glaring realities.

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Kansas Set to Allow Low-THC Cannabis Oil Beginning July 1

Leafly

Under a new law set to take effect in July, Kansas will allow certain medical patients to use CBD products that contain no more than 5% THC. The post Kansas Set to Allow Low-THC Cannabis Oil Beginning July 1 appeared first on Leafly.

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Vireo Case To Proceed Says Court

Cannabis Law Report

Minnesota’s state Court of Appeals has upheld criminal charges filed against two cannabis company officers accused of smuggling medical marijuana from Minnesota to New York. Write Lohud…… The appellate decision Monday rejected the ex-Vireo Health officers’ bid to have the charges tossed, clearing the way for a potential trial. The two former officers of Vireo, which has New York dispensaries in White Plains and Johnson City, are accused of using the company’s armored vehi

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Maine Hopes to Learn From Other States’ Cannabis Mistakes

Leafly

As Maine prepares for legal cannabis sales in 2020, some officials say they want to avoid following in other states' footsteps. The post Maine Hopes to Learn From Other States’ Cannabis Mistakes appeared first on Leafly.

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New Jersey Lawmakers to Vote On Medical Marijuana Expansion

WeedAdvisor

Although New Jersey’s bid to legalize recreational marijuana failed, Governor Phil Murphy is working to pass his consolation prize. Following in the footsteps of states like Colorado, New Jersey intends to expand medical marijuana to create a larger blanket of eligibility, says the state’s online news outlet, NJ.com. While many attributes of the bill remain unknown, those that are public knowledge show major improvements for patient access and a less bureaucratic approach.

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Made in Canada: Meet the Makers Behind Canadian Lumber Rolling Papers

Leafly

The Halifax company is Canada's first premium rolling paper producer. The post Made in Canada: Meet the Makers Behind Canadian Lumber Rolling Papers appeared first on Leafly.

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Colorado Hoping to Give Doctors the Green Light to Suggest Cannabis Over Opioids

WeedAdvisor

As one of the biggest names in the cannabis legalization movement, Colorado is no stranger to attention in the marijuana category. But a new bill waiting for review could be the second biggest step for cannabis reform and a boon to public health. If this new bill passes, doctors will be permitted to proactively suggest medical cannabis as a substitute for opioids, according to High Times.

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The Hash #18: Dispensary Mythbusting With David Downs

Leafly

Here's how Leafly pushed back against the myths powering local dispensary bans. The post The Hash #18: Dispensary Mythbusting With David Downs appeared first on Leafly.

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Louisiana Hemp Bill Gets Through Senate Agriculture Committee But Is Top Heavy With Regulations

Cannabis Law Report

We’ve all seen this story before and the key quote is. The regulations also caused consternation from some of the committee members. State Sen. John Smith, R-Leesville, questioned whether lawmakers would have to spend the next 15 years tweaking the legislation. . “This just seems to me that we have absolutely over-regulated in the name of good government and it’ll never work,” Smith said. .

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the Senate Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development Committee will meet. HB 491 is the only bill on the agenda.

SMPL

URGENT: This morning (Tuesday) 05.21.19, at 10a CST in Room C of the Senate, the Senate Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development Committee will meet. HB 491 is the only bill on the agenda. Supporters, Friends and Allies- . We need your assistance on one of the most important Cannabis -related bills of the 2019 LA Legislative Session, HB 491.

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Cannabis Trade Federation To Present To FDA Re Regulations & CBD

Cannabis Law Report

The FDA is only giving them 5 minutes ! You can join the hearing via the webcast, which will take place from 8:00am to 6:00pm ET on May 31. Please read their alert for further information. ……… We have some great news to share with you. On Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) informed us that we have been selected from among hundreds of applicants to make a 5-minute formal presentation (with PowerPoint) at a hearing later this month!

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Authorities: Illegal pot shop shut down near Mount Vernon

Cannabis Chronicles

MOUNT VERNON — The Skagit County Sheriff’s Office and the state Liquor and Cannabis Board say they have shut down an unlicensed marijuana shop operating near Mount Vernon in Clear Lake. The Skagit Valley Herald reports the move came last week after detectives received reports of suspicious activity at a small shop across the street from a swimming area.

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Nigerian Debate On Regulated Cannabis Begins To Mirror US Experience

Cannabis Law Report

A very interesting report from the Tribune… THE Ondo State government and the Federal Government appear to be headed for a showdown after both the state chief executive, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and the chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee for the Elimination of Drug Abuse (PACEDA), General Mohammed Marwa (retd), both staked out sharply divergent positions on the question of the legal cultivation of cannabis, a.k.a.

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Knowing the Basics: A Quick Guide To Cannabis-Infused Edibles

Puff Puff Post

With cannabis edibles becoming federally legalized in Canada later this year, we’re finding that more and more of our readers are scrambling for information on the subject. The following is a list of topics you’ll need to familiarize yourself with as you begin exploring the fascinating and complex world of cannabis-infused edibles. For months, cannabis consumers and enthusiasts have been reading headlines about exciting new product and business developments in not only infused edibles, but priva

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Group Representing State Treasurers Formally Calls On Congress To Pass Banking Legislation

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment reports. The National Association of State Treasurers adopted a resolution on Friday announcing that the organization “supports common sense federal laws and regulations to provide essential banking services to state legalized cannabis businesses, promote public safety and financial transparency, and facilitate local, state and federal tax and fee collection.”.

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Interested In A CBD Subscription Box? Here Are The Best We’ve Found

Miss Marijuana

Looking to add a CBD subscription box to your life? We’ve got you! What could be better than getting a healing delivery to your door every month? Here at Miss Marijuana, we’re big believers in self-care. But sometimes, making time to love yourself isn’t so easy. That’s why a CBD subscription box service seems perfect for those who want to practice self-care but are often too busy to do so.

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Crop King Seeds: Best of 420 Vancouver

Cannabis Life Network

You’ve probably seen clips and pics of this year’s record-breaking 420 Vancouver all over the place- like the 7+ hour livestream, the CLN montage, Cypress Hill’s Instagram, and all over the mainstream media- but you probably haven’t seen it from the elevated eyes of the King from Crop King Seeds. The insane amount of work […]. The post Crop King Seeds: Best of 420 Vancouver appeared first on Cannabis News | Marijuana News | Medical Cannabis News.

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Can CBD Help Social Anxiety?

Cannabis Maven

Cannabis may help treat social anxiety disorder.

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CA Senate Votes 35-1 To Pass State Cannabis Banking Bill

Cannabis Law Report

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Shut out of the traditional banking system by federal laws, the country’s largest legal marijuana market in California could benefit if the state approves a measure creating a special class of banks to handle pot money. The state Senate voted 35-1 on Tuesday to pass a bill that would allow people to start banks and credit unions that could accept cash deposits from marijuana retailers.

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