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Serious Conditions Are Responding To Cannabinoid Therapy

Peninsula Alternative Health

As medical cannabis emerges from the dark days of prohibition, researchers are finding a wide range of conditions responding successfully to it. Because cannabis is still a schedule 1 drug in the U.S., clinical research is extremely difficult to conduct. However, thanks to our friends in Israel and case studies from leading U.S cannabis physicians, we can see its extraordinary potential which is leading us to a true medical revolution.

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A Vet Weighs In on CBD Oil for Dogs

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With CBD products for pets easily available online from companies like Honest Paws, more and more pet parents are finding they have questions about this cannabinoid. The post A Vet Weighs In on CBD Oil for Dogs appeared first on Leafly.

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Changes To Medical Cannabis Rules Could Overhaul NY’s Medical Cannabis Program

Cannabis Law Report

On May 6, 2019, New York State law makers proposed two bills, A7467 and S5657 (both are the same), that would overhaul New York’s medical cannabis program. The most significant changes are (1) removing the list of qualifying medical conditions, (2) permitting qualified medical practitioners to prescribe medical cannabis to any patient they believe could benefit from its therapeutic use, (3) legalizing smokeable “flower” medical cannabis, (4) increasing the 30-day supply limitation to a 6

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NORML Submits Comments to FDA Ahead of CBD Hearing

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NORML has submitted written comments to the US Food and Drug Administration ahead of the agency’s scheduled hearing on the regulation CBD-infused products. The agency will be taking public testimony on Friday, May 31, with regard to the “manufacturing, product quality, marketing, labeling, and sale” of CBD-infused retail products. In its written testimony , NORML encourages the FDA to act expeditiously to clarify confusion among both consumers and regulators with regard to the

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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: Gateway to Herbal Medicine

Project CBD

The human endocannabinoid system ( ECS ) is so named because it responds to cannabis compounds.

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Oregon Passes Cannabis Export Bill

Cannabis Law Report

The development certainly opens a big can or worms. This is Orca’s take in their press release that’s just gone out. In a historic move today, the Oregon Senate voted in favor of a bill that would create a framework to allow Oregon to export cannabis to other states or countries that have also adopted legalization. After passing with a 19-9 vote, the bill will now advance to the House, where it has already received support from lawmakers in both parties.

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Quiz: Can You Guess These Classic Cannabis Strains?

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Are you an expert on classic cannabis strains? Let's find out! The post Quiz: Can You Guess These Classic Cannabis Strains? appeared first on Leafly.

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OBP Report: Portland Leaders Debate Lopsided Distribution Of Cannabis Tax Dollars

Cannabis Law Report

The full report……There’s a bright spot in Portland’s annual budget: higher-than-anticipated revenue from cannabis taxes. But three years after voters approved the 3% tax, City Council is still trying to agree on how to spend it. The ballot initiative gave the City Council authority to spend cannabis tax money on a few broadly defined priorities: drug and alcohol education and treatment; public safety and street safety including protecting the public from unsafe drivers; and support f

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Vets Lobby to Expand Canadian Cannabis Laws to Include Pets

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Veterinarians want to prescribe medical cannabis to their pet patients, helping owners navigate health issues and improve quality of life. The post Vets Lobby to Expand Canadian Cannabis Laws to Include Pets appeared first on Leafly.

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Roger Says “We’re Not Gonna Take It” !

Cannabis Law Report

Spin report… I have heard on at least two occasions, when talking to friends or listening to the section of a podcast where the hosts have a freewheeling chat unconnected to their show’s ostensible subject matter, about people who have attended a concert by the Who and found themselves on the receiving end of a lecture from frontman Roger Daltrey about smoking pot in the crowd.

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Oregon Bill to Allow Cannabis Lounges Is Dead, Advocate Says

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A bill to legalize cannabis lounges is "100% dead," an organizer says. But voters may have the chance to weigh in next year. The post Oregon Bill to Allow Cannabis Lounges Is Dead, Advocate Says appeared first on Leafly.

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Michigan To Increase Enforcement Efforts

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the introduction to their report. The Marihuana and Tobacco Investigation Section spent roughly its first full year of existence enforcing the tobacco tax and conducting background checks on applicants applying for a state medical marijuana facility license. Now the 40 detectives and civilian analysts across the state will begin addressing illegal marijuana operations while continuing to aid the Marijuana Regulatory Agency in the licensing process.

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Cody Van Gogh – Expert Joints LIVE on CLN

Cannabis Life Network

Join Craig Ex Thursday at 4:20pm PT from Studio710, for another episode of “Expert Joints LIVE!” This week Craig samples some Dank D’lights, and welcomes back Cody Van Gogh for How I Roll. Tha Big Puffa brings Dab Time music from Team NewNu, and a new 4/20 Vancouver recap video too. CHAT WITH CRAIG HERE. WeedsFukushima PreRoll […]. The post Cody Van Gogh – Expert Joints LIVE on CLN appeared first on Cannabis News | Marijuana News | Medical Cannabis News.

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Michigan’s “Marijuana Regulatory Agency” Provide Licenses For Cannabis Home Delivery Services

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz report. Delivery is allowed not only in municipalities that have retail stores but also in jurisdictions that banned dispensaries, MLive.com reported. BotaniQ and Utopia Gardens, both of Detroit, and Lake Effect of Portage in southwestern Michigan were the first three delivery services licensed by the state’s new Marijuana Regulatory Agency.

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New Product Alert Trulieve TruNano Technology

FloridaMarijuana.net

Trulieve has introduced TruNano Technology TruNano Ratio Tinctures. According to Trulieve, “Nanoemulsions are smaller, water-soluable particles that breakdown quickly and absorb into the bloodstream faster. This means increased bioavailability using far less product. Nanoemulsion partciles are small enough to bypass the tissue layers and more easily enter the bloodstream meanng bioavailability is increased to more than 90%.” Trulieve cites that “traditional THC extracts are una

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Spaced Out Hemp Seeds Are Officially On The Space Station

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp Gazette reports that Hemp seeds found their way safely aboard the International Space Station last week. But is this the first time cannabis has been in space? Back in October last year we reported on a mission to send industrial hemp to the ISS for research purposes. Seeds from Kentucky-grown hemp arrived at the station last Monday local time, carried by SpaceX 17 that launched out of Cape Canaveral early the day before.

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Hey, Officer! Stop Arresting Grandma for Her CBD Oil

Leafly

Yes, CBD laws are confusing. No, police aren't bound by law to arrest grandma at Disney World. It's time we demanded some common sense from the cops. The post Hey, Officer! Stop Arresting Grandma for Her CBD Oil appeared first on Leafly.

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Australia: The Victorian Government Is Holding

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the Motely Fool report…… The Cann Group Ltd (ASX: CAN) share price could rise this morning after the company announced that the Victorian Government has taken delivery of the first Australian sourced and commercially grown cannabis resin for use by Australian patients. What did Cann Group announce yesterday? In its after-market update, the company said that the delivery represents the first supply of Australian patients of medicinal cannabis resin commercially grow

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DabTabs Measured-Dose ‘Dablets’ Offer First-Ever, Lab-Certified Dosing for Cannabis Extract Vaporization

Cannabis Life Network

Vaporization technology startup ilo Vapor™ announces that its patent-pending DabTabs™ dablets are lab-certified for precise volume and purity, providing consumers of cannabis extracts and concentrates with quantified dosing and true vaporization. PORTLAND, Ore., May 14, 2019 (Newswire.com) – ?ilo Vapor™, a vaporization technology and engineering company, has secured independent lab certification verifying that its patent-pending DabTabs™ “dablets” are […].

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Californian Cannabis Banking Bill , Key Hearing Thursday.

Cannabis Law Report

LOS ANGELES — The fate of a bill that would allow state-chartered banks and credit unions to provide services to California’s marijuana businesses could be determined Thursday when a key hearing is held on the legislation. The proposed legislation, state Senate Bill 51 , is designed to help pot retailers and other marijuana firms that have been shut out from the traditional banking system.

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What Are You Smoking Episode 81: Potty Mouth

Leafly

This week, we revisit a conversation recorded earlier this year between Will and pop punk band Potty Mouth about good times, bad times, and the role cannabis plays in their creative process. The post What Are You Smoking Episode 81: Potty Mouth appeared first on Leafly.

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Guam’s Cannabis Control Board Starts Writing Industry Rules

Cannabis Law Report

The Pacifi Daily News Reports…… Guam’s newest public board has started writing the rules for the new cannabis industry, even as more questions are being raised. Questions such as where tourists can legally smoke marijuana or how soon the island will have a testing laboratory are being considered. Guam on April 4 became the latest U.S. jurisdiction to legalize limited recreational marijuana use by people at least 21 years old, five years after voters approved medical mari

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ICYMI: Phase 3 Marijuana Retail Licensing in L.A. Shoots to Commence in September

Canna Law Blog

In case you missed it, at the end of last month, the City of L.A. finally decided on what to do with Phase 3 cannabis licensing regarding retail and retail delivery (see here and here for the City’s newest ordinances). In addition, City Council instructed the Department of Cannabis Regulation (“DCR”) to begin the pre-vetting process for social equity applicants for Round 1, Phase 3 licensing no later than May 28th, 2019 and to begin taking applications for Round 1 of Phase 3 n

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The Cannabis Trade Federation Wants Your Opinion

Cannabis Law Report

We received the following from them this morning. Please click on the link to take survey: [link].

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Female Forward: Periods, Hormones and THC

Leafly

Female hormones are always in flux. Learn how THC in the bloodstream affects the female menstrual cycle during different phases. The post Female Forward: Periods, Hormones and THC appeared first on Leafly.

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MJ Biz Publish Guide, “California One Year In”

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s where you need to go to download a free copy. CALIFORNIA: One Year In.

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Serious Conditions Are Responding To Cannabinoid Therapy

Peninsula Alternative Health

As medical cannabis emerges from the dark days of prohibition, researchers are finding a wide range of conditions responding successfully to it. Because cannabis is still a schedule 1 drug in the U.S., clinical research is extremely difficult to conduct. However, thanks to our friends in Israel and case studies from leading U.S cannabis physicians, we can see its extraordinary potential which is leading us to a true medical revolution.

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A Tale Of Two Headlines: “Aurora Cannabis Sold 9 Tons of Marijuana Last Quarter” / “HMAS Ballarat continues illicit drug seizures in the MER”

Cannabis Law Report

Why do we place these two headlines next to one another. Well, just for a little comparison to give us all an idea how much catching up regulated cannabis market has to do with the huge global black market. The Australian “Navy Daily” reports, “The seizure brings the total number of narcotics interdictions by HMAS Ballarat to nine over the period of her current deployment.

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Joe Biden’s Marijuana Views Are Stuck In 1989 — Literally

The Fresh Toast

Joe Biden’s Marijuana Views Are Stuck In 1989 — Literally Thanks to a newly surfaced video clip, criticisms of Joe Biden's marijuana views arent' going away anytime soon. The post Joe Biden’s Marijuana Views Are Stuck In 1989 — Literally appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Tilray CEO Says Suppliers Couldn’t Supply Enough Cannabis.Why? ““Some of them were lying about their funded capacity,”

Cannabis Law Report

Tilray continues to have difficulty sourcing an adequate amount of high-quality marijuana, and Kennedy expects supply issues to remain a problem in Canada for the next 18 to 24 months. According to a Marketwatch press release. The reason: The suppliers Tilray expected to purchase from have not been able to produce the needed cannabis, despite promises before legalization that they used to pitch themselves to partners and investors.