Tue.Jul 20, 2021

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Study: Cannabis Use Not Linked to Motivation Loss

NORML

Investigators reported, “[D]espite significant increases in levels of cannabis use in our sample, change in cannabis use did not predict changes in motivation, which suggests that cannabis use may not lead to reductions in motivation over time.”. The post Study: Cannabis Use Not Linked to Motivation Loss appeared first on NORML.

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Schumer Ready to Talk Cannabis Reform

Americans for Safe Access

Alongside his colleagues Cory Booker and Ron Wyden, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced a draft bill titled: “Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act” (CAOA). As a draft, the bill invites input from other members of Congress, stakeholder organizations like ASA, and the public to make suggestions which would improve the efficacy of the bill before the final draft is introduced after September 1, 2021.

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Searching for the fountain of Blue Dream in Santa Cruz, CA

Leafly

No one has claimed this ubiquitous strain. The post Searching for the fountain of Blue Dream in Santa Cruz, CA appeared first on Leafly.

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The Herb Somm Launches Her Own French Blend Cannabis Infused Wine

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis beverages are a hot ticket item these days. In the last year alone, cannabis beverage sales have shot up by 40%, totaling $95.2 million. Over the next four years, sales are projected to grow at a CAGR of 17.8%, topping out at $2.8 billion in sales by 2025. . Hoping to stake out a slice of this rapidly growing market, brands have been searching for ways to provide consumers with a unique cannabis beverage experience. favorite Jamie Evans, author and founder of the leading cannabis blog T

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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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Iowa Supreme Court Takes on Employer Drug Testing Practices

The Blunt Truth

Seyfarth Synopsis: On June 25, 2021, concluding that Iowa’s comprehensive drug testing statute requires employers to “substantially” comply with its mandates, the Iowa Supreme Court issued two separate decisions finding that employers violated the statute after terminating employees in response to failed drug tests. The decisions serve as important reminders to employers to ensure their drug testing policies and practices can withstand scrutiny in any jurisdiction.

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Small Business Spotlight: Canadian Lumber

Cannabis Life Network

Rolling papers are what our world can revolve around sometimes. When you need one, you can't find one, and when you finally do…it's ripped, or the glue doesn't stick. The post Small Business Spotlight: Canadian Lumber appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Top 10 Marijuana Stocks To Watch During Earnings Season

Cannabis Law Report

Top 10 Marijuana Companies Earnings Calendar.

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Au Revoir Hash Guru Frenchy Cannoli

Cannabis Life Network

The cannabis community is grieving a new loss as we say goodbye to Frenchy Cannoli. A prominent cannabis activist and we’ll respected educator, Frenchy Cannoli was all about hash. He devoted his life to the pursuit of cannabis concentrates and shared his knowledge with anyone who asked. Frenchy Cannoli really cared about making information available […].

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Green Growth CPA’s – Bookkeeping and Reporting Tips for Cannabis Dispensaries

Cannabis Law Report

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Aquaponics: The future of sustainable cannabis is fueled by fish poop

Leafly

This female-driven, sustainably-cultivated, ethically-sourced weed fueled by fish poop just might disrupt the cannabis industry. The post Aquaponics: The future of sustainable cannabis is fueled by fish poop appeared first on Leafly.

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Mozambique Bans Branded Cannabis Drink From Austria With No Actual Cannabis In It

Cannabis Law Report

Where do you start with a story like this ! The Regina Leader Post writes. Called Cannabis Energy Drink, the beverage does not contain cannabis or any other intoxicants, despite its catchy name. Even so, Global Voices reports the authorities have issued a statement demanding the drink be pulled from the market, with officials alleging it could encourage citizens to partake in pot, which is prohibited in the country.

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Harborside Under New Management, Announcement Reads

SpeedWeed

One of California’s oldest dispensary chains is now under new management. Harborside Inc. ( CSE: HBOR ), ( OTCQX: HBORF ) announced in a press release on July 19 that Peter Bilodeau has been asked to step down from his role as Interim Chief Executive Officer effective immediately, and Matt Hawkins, Chairman, will assume the position of Interim CEO while the Company completes its search for a successor. .

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Cannabis Law Report Talks To Max Carter Director & CEO At London’s New Dawn Risk About Opportunities & Developments In The US Cannabis Industry

Cannabis Law Report

New Dawn Risk have published 2 white papers on the state of cannabis insurance opportunities in the US market. Here’s the most recent one. New Dawn Risk (London) Publish Updated 2021 Cannabis Insurance Whitepaper. I recently spoke with Max Carter the founder and principal at London based New Dawn Risk about insurance and risk in the current US cannabis market.

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Virginia Attorney General to Hire State’s First Cannabis Attorney

SpeedWeed

Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring is currently seeking applications for an attorney to serve as the Commonwealth of Virginia’s first full-time, dedicated cannabis attorney, according to July 19 press release. The job description includes serving as general counsel to the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority while also assisting other Virginia state agencies regarding cannabis regulations and laws.

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Gage, Pure Beauty Ink 5 Year Deal

Cannabis Law Report

Michigan-based Gage Growth Corp. (CSE: GAGE) has added another high-profile name to its dispensaries. A couple of weeks ago it was Wiz Khalifa and his brand, Khalifa Kush (“KK”) that Gage said it was going to develop and launch in the state of Michigan in an exclusive deal. Now Gage and Pure Beauty have entered into an exclusive five-year partnership agreement to launch Pure Beauty’s line of premium cannabis products in Michigan , pending Michigan.

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New Mexico Prepares for April Launch of Adult-Use Cannabis Sales

SpeedWeed

The New Mexico cannabis industry is watching closely as the state’s new regulator works through its rulemaking process to have regulations in place for adult-use sales to launch April 1, 2022. The Cannabis Regulation Act, which cleared the New Mexico Legislature and received Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s signature this past spring , became effective June 29 and allows adults 21 and older to possess 2 ounces of cannabis flower, 16 grams of cannabis extract and 800 milligrams of edible cannabis.

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High Tide Continues Rapid Expansion into United States Through Acquisition of Leading Online Retailer DankStop.  

Cannabis Law Report

High Tide acquires another top e-commerce platform for its portfolio which already includes 3 out of the top 5 most popular e-commerce platforms for consumption accessories and totaled almost 100 million site visits across all platforms in 2020, including 2.5 million associated with DankStop. 1. High Tide gains access to DankStop’s more than 200,000 email subscribers and further bolsters its online presence by gaining access to DankStop’s almost 335,000 Instagram followers.

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New York Senator Introduces Cannabis Cultivation Bill

SpeedWeed

Senator Jeremy Cooney of New York introduced a bill on July 20 that would build upon the state’s recreational cannabis law with a focus on getting cultivation up and running. Cooney’s bill, Senate Bill S7295 , would create an adult-use provisional cultivation license that would allow cultivators to begin planting very soon while the state’s recreational cannabis program materializes.

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First Wednesday’s Report: European Medical Cannabis Ecosystem

Cannabis Law Report

INTRODUCTION. What is so special about the European medical cannabis ecosystem is that it is uniquely European. It has developed its own regional outlook for how it wants to regulate cannabis and implement access programmes, and in this process has developed its own entrepreneurial flair. A mix of socialised healthcare, a pharmaceutical heritage, and being later to the party than the US and Canada has created a strict medical approach to cannabis medicines – one that is (mostly) with the grain o

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Flying With Cannabis in New York? Rest Easy.

SpeedWeed

The New Mexico cannabis industry is watching closely as the state’s new regulator works through its rulemaking process to have regulations in place for adult-use sales to launch April 1, 2022. The Cannabis Regulation Act, which cleared the New Mexico Legislature and received Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s signature this past spring , became effective June 29 and allows adults 21 and older to possess 2 ounces of cannabis flower, 16 grams of cannabis extract and 800 milligrams of edible cannabis.

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India: Chicken Farmer & Freelance Mural Artist Arrested For Importing LSD & MDMA By Mail From Spain

Cannabis Law Report

The Hindu Newspaper reports………Ecstasy tablets, LSD stamps and cannabis worth ?58.5 lakh were seized by the Chennai Air Customs, and two persons were arrested. Officials opened a postal parcel, which arrived from Spain at the Foreign Post Office, on suspicion that it could have narcotics. It contained a cardboard box with a greeting card and two silver pouches that had pink tablets which were suspected to be MDMA pills.

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Searching for the origin of Blue Dream marijuana strain

SpeedWeed

Marine fog casts a gray haze and fills the air with palpable moisture on the coastal bluff overlooking the vast blue expanse of the Pacific Ocean. The puffs of smoke floating off my joint seem to meld in perfectly with the hazy setting as I belly-up to the railing on a cliff-side fence to secure a view of surfers catching the early morning waves at The Hook, a famed surf break in Santa Cruz’s Pleasure Point neighborhood.

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CAL Matters Article:

Cannabis Law Report

As drought grips most of California, water thefts have increased to record levels. Thieves tap into hydrants, pump water from rivers and break into remote water stations and tanks. One day last spring, water pressure in pipelines suddenly crashed In the Antelope Valley, setting off alarms. Demand had inexplicably spiked, swelling to three and half times normal.

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Michigan-Owned Company Sues Illinois Over Revised Cannabis Licensing Regulations

SpeedWeed

The New Mexico cannabis industry is watching closely as the state’s new regulator works through its rulemaking process to have regulations in place for adult-use sales to launch April 1, 2022. The Cannabis Regulation Act, which cleared the New Mexico Legislature and received Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s signature this past spring , became effective June 29 and allows adults 21 and older to possess 2 ounces of cannabis flower, 16 grams of cannabis extract and 800 milligrams of edible cannabis.

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Curaleaf.Ill-Timed Interview Considering Judge’s Decision In Massachusetts re Labor Law

Cannabis Law Report

See yesterday’s story. Judge Says Curaleaf Violated Labor Law In Massachusetts. Ganjapreneur. Raheem Uqdah: The Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility In Cannabis. Raheem Uqdah is the Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Curaleaf, the largest multi-state cannabis operator in the U.S. We believe in investing over the long term – in people, programs, and places.

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Aquaponics: The future of sustainable cannabis is fueled by fish poop

SpeedWeed

Did you know that some of the Canadian weed is grown using fish waste? No, we aren’t being koi; aquaponics is a unique and environmentally-friendly way to grow cannabis. The practice of aquaponics uses fish waste to naturally fertilize cannabis plants in a sustainable, closed-loop system. The setup is similar to hydroponics, plant roots absorb the fish fertilizer and then purify the water before outputs are returned to the aquarium.

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The Commonwealth of Virginia is looking for its first full-time, dedicated cannabis attorney.

Cannabis Law Report

Attorney General Mark R. Herring announced he is currently seeking applications for an attorney to serve as the Commonwealth of Virginia’s first full-time, dedicated cannabis attorney. The attorney will serve as general counsel to the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority while also assisting other Virginia state agencies regarding regulations and laws regarding cannabis, according to a press release.

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How to Keep up with Cannabis Industry News

SpeedWeed

Be the first to know when new content like this is available! Subscribe to our newsletter to get alerts about new posts, local news, and industry insights. Thank you! Your submission has been received! Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form. So much is changing in the cannabis industry that it can be challenging to keep up with the latest national and state-by-state laws and business insights.

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In the Final Days of Their Reg A+ Equity Crowdfunding Campaign, The Good Earth Organics, Inc. CEO Tony Luciano Comments on the Recently Proposed Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act

Cannabis Law Report

. CAVE JUNCTION, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Good Earth Organics, Inc. (GEO), a leading manufacturer and distributor of premium certified organic soils and nutrients specifically designed to optimize the purity and yield of cannabis and hemp cultivation, will close its Regulation A+ crowdfunding raise this Friday, July 23, 2021 at 11:59 pm.

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Can I Go To A Dispensary Without A Card In Pennsylvania?

MMJ Recs

In 2016, a new state law was introduced that allowed for compassionate medical cannabis to be used lawfully in Pennsylvania. The medical marijuana that can be sold under the new law is strictly regulated, and thus difficult to get if you’re not approved for a medical card. Patients looking to access MMJ must go through the processes required by law to get a card for medical marijuana use to help treat a qualifying condition.