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Republicans Are the Key to Cannabis Legalization in Texas

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In Texas, Republicans ultimately determine the laws of the land. And when it comes to cannabis, the party might finally be ready for some change. The post Republicans Are the Key to Cannabis Legalization in Texas appeared first on Leafly.

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The Top 5 Apps for Medical Cannabis Users

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Apps are becoming increasingly important in our lives, check out the top apps for medical cannabis users.

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Smokeable Medical Marijuana Bill Passed by Florida Senate

The Joint Blog

Florida’s full Senate on Thursday passed a bill to repeal the state’s ban on smokeable medical marijuana. The Senate passed Senate Bill 182 by a vote of 34 to 4, reports the Orlando Sentinel. The measure would allow medical marijuana patients to smoke marijuana, which was legalized by voters before being prohibited by lawmakers. “Marijuana is now medicine in the state of Florida and how that medicine is administered should be between their doctor and that patient,” said Sen.

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New Jersey: Adult-use legalization is closer than ever

NORML

After months of negotiation, Governor Murphy and NJ state legislators have reached a deal on what will be included in upcoming legislation to legalize the adult-use and retail sale of marijuana in the state of New Jersey. Some highlights include expedited expungement for past misdemeanor marijuana convictions, a three-percent tax to be collected by or paid to municipalities wherever retail stores exist, and provisions to incentivize socio-economic, racial, and gender equity in the state’s

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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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Here’s The Science On Why Marijuana Makes You Sleepy

The Fresh Toast

Here’s The Science On Why Marijuana Makes You Sleepy About 40 million Americans have some sort of sleep issues and marijuana can help, but first, let's explain exactly why does marijuana make you sleepy. The post Here’s The Science On Why Marijuana Makes You Sleepy appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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We Finally Know What’s in New Jersey’s Cannabis Legalization Bill

Leafly

The agreement marks the first time leaders have laid out the details of the long-promised plan to legalize adult-use cannabis in the Garden State. The post We Finally Know What’s in New Jersey’s Cannabis Legalization Bill appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Patents are Approaching the Patent Trial and Appeal Board

Canna Law Blog

In keeping with last week’s cannabis patent litigation update , it’s important to discuss a landmark decision that was made by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”) on claims involving a cannabis patent just two months ago. On January 3, 2019, the PTAB published its Final Written Decision in the case, Insys Development Co, Inc. v.

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Canada’s First ‘Pot-io’ to Debut at Toronto Craft Beer Festival this Summer

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The smoking lounge at Ontario Place will be retrofitted to accommodate cannabists. The post Canada’s First ‘Pot-io’ to Debut at Toronto Craft Beer Festival this Summer appeared first on Leafly.

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Arizona Federal Judge Enters Judgment for Terminated Employee: High Levels In Positive Drug Test Insufficient to Show Impairment From Marijuana

The Blunt Truth

An Arizona federal district court judge entered judgment against Walmart Inc. for terminating the employment of a woman who had been prescribed medical marijuana because it had not established through expert evidence that the employee was impaired by marijuana at work despite high levels of marijuana in the results of her drug test. Therefore, the court held plaintiff’s termination was contrary to the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, A.R.S. § 36-2813(B) (“AMMA”).

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The Roll-Up Bonus Episode: Cannabis in Texas

Leafly

With SXSW taking over Austin, Bruce and Ben explore cannabis culture in the Lone Star State, one of the nation's last prohibition strongholds. The post The Roll-Up Bonus Episode: Cannabis in Texas appeared first on Leafly.

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New Hampshire Supreme Court decision released Thursday says ” Labor appeals board was wrong to determine that workers’ compensation insurance can’t reimburse an employee for the cost of medical marijuana”

Cannabis Law Report

A labor appeals board was wrong to determine that workers’ compensation insurance can’t reimburse an employee for the cost of medical marijuana, according to a New Hampshire Supreme Court decision released Thursday. But the court left unresolved whether an insurance company can be prosecuted for it under federal law. The court ruled in favor of reimbursement for Andrew Panaggio, 59, who hurt his back at work and was approved by the state Health Department to participate in the therap

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What Are You Smoking Episode 72: Edibles on a Plane

Leafly

Fweedom budtender Baylee Potter joins the show to talk about in-demand cannabis, her favorite strains on the market, and the scourge of flight delays. The post What Are You Smoking Episode 72: Edibles on a Plane appeared first on Leafly.

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MJ Biz – Chart of the Week: California marijuana business licenses expiring at a rapid clip

Cannabis Law Report

Read more and see their chart at and as MJ biz finish their reportwith. One 70-year-old grower in Mendocino said his temporary license will expire this month, and if he can’t get an extension, he’ll keep growing the way he has for 40 years. Chart of the Week: California marijuana business licenses expiring at a rapid clip.

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Beyond Indica & Sativa: The Future of Cannabis Strains Waits for You at SXSW

Leafly

Today, you likely choose a strain based on its indica or sativa designation. But cannabis is more complex than that. Join Leafly's principal data scientist, Nick Jikomes, this Friday at SXSW to learn what the future holds for strain organization. The post Beyond Indica & Sativa: The Future of Cannabis Strains Waits for You at SXSW appeared first on Leafly.

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There’s A Lot of Grey Currently With Regard To US Federal Employees & Regulated Cannabis Investment

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the marketwatch piece……Federal employees and contractors who simply own stocks in cannabis-related companies could have problems maintaining the security clearance required to do their jobs, experts told MarketWatch. In one case, a Department of Defense employee who listed his marijuana-related investments on a financial disclosure form during an annual security clearance check-up was told to get rid of the shares, said Timothy Maimone, a union officer with American Fede

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IS THERE A LETHAL DOSE OF CANNABIS?

Cannabis Info

IS THERE A LETHAL DOSE OF CANNABIS? As cannabis continues to mainstream, more “new” users ask smart questions about the drug. One thing that everyone asks – and its an easy to answer question. “Can you fatally overdose from cannabis?” The answer to that question is a resounding no. The warnings about cannabis are legion.

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NY: African American Lawmakers To “Block Legalized Marijuana in N.Y. if Their Communities Don’t Benefit”

Cannabis Law Report

The NY Times reports. The black New York lawmakers include some of marijuana legalization’s most vocal supporters, but they want to make their state the first to tie legalization directly to an economic equity program. And that has meant seeking changes to Mr. Cuomo’s proposal, which though it provides for a “social and economic equity plan,” does not specify how much weight would be given to minority license applicants, or how much money would be invested in communities ravaged by the war on dr

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First ever legal cannabis lounge coming to Toronto’s Craft Beer Festival

Cannabis Life Network

Cannabis Smoking Lounge Takeover Happens June 21st-23rd at Ontario Place TORONTO, March 12, 2019 /CNW/ – The Ontario Craft Beer Festival today announced its intention to include cannabis in its annual celebration of Craft Beer through a collaboration with Kensington Market mainstay HotBox Cafe. Attended by over 10,000 people from across North America, this event will […].

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Minority Cannabis Business Association Releases Model Municipal Social Equity Ordinance for Nationwide Adoption

Cannabis Law Report

Members of the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) unveiled their latest model policy recommendation to lawmakers and cannabis regulators, this time releasing a Model Municipal Social Equity Ordinance to be adopted by local governments throughout the country. The Model Ordinance was drafted by a team of attorneys and drug policy reform advocates from MCBA, the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) and the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) with input from dozens of stakeholders at

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Edmonton’s supervised consumption sites win big in federal court

Cannabis Life Network

Edmonton’s supervised consumption sites, aka safe injection sites, have won big over a local business association that wanted two of 3 downtown sites closed. Back in October 2018, the Chinatown and Area Business Association (CABA) filed a judicial review application, claiming that it was not properly consulted before Health Canada’s decision to open 3 supervised […].

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Chinese Illegal Cannabis Growing Syndicate Happy To Spend $US5 Million To Buy Properties For Grows

Cannabis Law Report

Leafly report that Three men were arrested last Thursday as part of an illegal cannabis-growing operation in Southern California that was funded with money from China, federal prosecutors said. The report reveals. Authorities seized nearly 200 pounds (90 kilograms) of processed marijuana and about 3,000 plants during raids on seven large homes in neatly kept San Bernardino County neighborhoods, said Ciaran McEvoy, a spokesman for the U.S. attorney in Los Angeles.

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First ever legal cannabis lounge coming to Toronto’s Craft Beer Festival

Cannabis Life Network

Cannabis Smoking Lounge Takeover Happens June 21st-23rd at Ontario Place TORONTO, March 12, 2019 /CNW/ – The Ontario Craft Beer Festival today announced its intention to include cannabis in its annual celebration of Craft Beer through a collaboration with Kensington Market mainstay HotBox Cafe. Attended by over 10,000 people from across North America, this event will […].

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Headset Data Produce Report On Retail Pricing & Buying Patterns Across 4 States

Cannabis Law Report

They write. In the newest member of our dataset, California, prices are high by all measurements. Given how much settling out there’s been in Colorado and especially Washington, which boasts the lowest prices in the nation, California shouldn’t expect its prices to stay so high for so long. Nevada, which has had sales since 2017, has lower overall prices than California, which is to be expected for a state that’s had more time to develop its market.

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The Top 5 Apps for Medical Cannabis Users

Cannabis Maven

Apps are becoming increasingly important in our lives, check out the top apps for medical cannabis users.

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10,000 Growers Could Lose Licenses If California Legislators Fail To Pass Extension Bill

Cannabis Law Report

An estimated 10,000 marijuana growers could lose their licenses in the coming months if California lawmakers fail to pass a bill designed to grant them an extension, according to Sen. Mike McGuire, D-Healdsburg, who has sponsored Senate Bill 67. “The bottom line is this: This bill is going to protect thousands of cannabis farmers, in particular, who did the right thing and applied for a state license after the passage of Prop. 64 but their temporary license is about to expire,” McGuire said in a

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Sexuality Doula Ev’Yan Whitney Explains Cannabis for Libidinal Liberation

Leafly

The Hash podcast illuminates the obstacles women and femmes face to their own sexual liberation, and how cannabis can make a difference. The post Sexuality Doula Ev’Yan Whitney Explains Cannabis for Libidinal Liberation appeared first on Leafly.

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CPA Green Growth CA Update: Los Angeles Phase 3 Licensing Update

Cannabis Law Report

Los Angeles Phase 3 Licensing Update. Last week we hosted a webinar to discuss Los Angeles Phase 3 Licensing with Lauren Estevez of LME Law. Since the presentation, there have been additional updates about LA Phase 3 which you can check out here. You can watch the webinar on YouTube or listen on Spotify.

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Update 7 March 2019: New Resources for Packaging and Labeling of Cannabis and Cannabis Products

Cannabis Law Report

Author: California Department of Public Health. Published: Mar 07, 2019. Sacramento, California. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) regulations for cannabis, approved and adopted on January 16, 2019, clarified and updated the packaging and labeling requirements for all cannabis and cannabis products sold within California ( §40400-40417 ).

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The Times They Are A Changin’ ?

Cannabis Law Report

WBALTV11 reports. A Baltimore lawyer says his client lost his job after spending a month in jail on marijuana charges, even though Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby changed her policy to no longer prosecute possession cases. Dwight Chinyee is a free man. He was charged Feb. 5 with importing marijuana and possession with intent to distribute.

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Pot Brothers At Law – Not Sure We’d Hire Them, But They Make A Fun Video

Cannabis Law Report

For those of you who enjoy a contemporary music reference compare these guys to new hip underground UK act the Sleaford Mods ! There is a striking resemblance both in look and rhyme delivery ! The Pot Brothers. The Sleaford Mods.

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