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Kansas City, MO: City Council Approves Measure Eliminating Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing for Most City Workers

NORML

Certain government positions would be excluded from the protections under this law. The post Kansas City, MO: City Council Approves Measure Eliminating Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing for Most City Workers appeared first on NORML.

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White Boy Rick comes out swinging for cannabis and ‘The 8th’ Amendment

Leafly

The Detroit legend was freed in 2020, and now he's all about 'The 8th,' a new cannabis brand named after the 8th Amendment. The post White Boy Rick comes out swinging for cannabis and ‘The 8th’ Amendment appeared first on Leafly.

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Bill to End Marijuana Prohibition to Receive Committee Vote In US House

NORML

The MORE Act, which repeals federal marijuana criminalization, is set to be voted on by members of the powerful House Judiciary Committee NEXT WEEK. . The post Bill to End Marijuana Prohibition to Receive Committee Vote In US House appeared first on NORML.

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How Mila Kunis got ‘Stoner Cats’ made with NFTs

Leafly

Hollywood couldn't handle grandma and her cats getting baked, so 10,420 NFT buyers financed the new comedy. The post How Mila Kunis got ‘Stoner Cats’ made with NFTs 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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Weekly Cannabis Roundup September 24

Veriheal

Amazon is pouring millions into lobbying for federal cannabis legalization, employees barred from working at Amazon for their cannabis use have been invited to reapply, and medical patients in Connecticut are about to start their own cannabis gardens. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. Amazon Joins Cannabis Legalization Efforts. In a move to make its hiring process easier and more inclusive, Amazon is once again advocating for federal cannabis legalization.

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Ghana: Court of Appeal Judge Says Commercializing Cannabis Makes Sense

Cannabis Law Report

ALL AFRICA. Reports. A two-day workshop on the Narcotics Control Commission Act 2020 (ACT 1019) is underway in Accra with Justice Bright Mensah, a Court of Appeal judge suggesting the commercialisation of cannabis “wee” for economic gain. He said the cannabis could be exported to countries that needed it most to fetch foreign exchange for Ghana.

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China and Cannabis: Stigmatization and Continued Crackdown

Cannabis Life Network

Cannabis in China remains a complicated issue. Cannabis faces stigmatization, and the Chinese government continues to crack down on usage. The Chinese government’s attempts to stamp out perceived social ills are nothing new. Just recently, the government implemented new policies that restrict gaming time for youths. Policies around cannabis are similarly strict, so let’s start […].

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NORML Alert Reminds Us That MORE Act Goes To House Judiciary Committee Next Week

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s what they say… The MORE Act, which repeals federal marijuana criminalization, is set to be voted on by members of the powerful House Judiciary Committee NEXT WEEK. This is an all-hands-on-deck moment. We need to push as many members of Congress to cosponsor and publicly support the advancement of this bill. That is why we need you to send your Representative a message NOW!

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The Cookies Weed Strains Comes to Canada 

Otherside Farms

It’s official! Cookies are coming to Canada! For those who aren’t in the know, Cookies is a highly acclaimed cannabis brand based in Los Angeles County. Founded by rapper and entrepreneur Berner (Gilbert Milam), the Cookies brand is known for iconic strains like Cereal Milk, Cheetah P**s, and White Runtz, an official collaboration between Cookies and Runtz.

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ADDING MULTIMEDIA STIIIZY, California’s No. 1 Retail Selling Cannabis Brand, Opens New Store in Benicia, Featuring a Community Art Gallery

Cannabis Law Report

BENICIA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–STIIIZY Benicia will open on Saturday, September 25 with a ribbon cutting ceremony featuring Mayor Steve Young, and other city officials. The 10th Shryne Group store in Northern California, and the 14th STIIIZY store in the entire portfolio, STIIIZY Benicia will contribute over 39 jobs to the area and signals a new era when cities recognize cannabis’ transformative potential and work collaboratively with cannabis companies to positively impact the comm

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5 Great Ideas to Help You Relax After a Stressful Day

Otherside Farms

How often do you pose in life to relax? Many times, people are overwhelmed with errands that they forget this vital aspect. The human body can only manage a certain extent of stress, and when overwhelmed, people start experiencing conditions like hypertension. Plus, when stressed, you don’t tend to work efficiently. These are just some consequences of what could come your way if you do not relax.

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Why High-Risk Marketing Strategies Is A Fool’s Game

Cannabis Law Report

Making claims can be a risky business. This article explains what a claim is and when it is worth the risk. The post Why High-Risk Marketing Strategies Is A Fool’s Game appeared first on USA CBD Expo.

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Answer of the Day for Sep 25, 2021

TheAnswerPage

Are endocannabinoids hydrophilic or lipophilic? Endocannabinoids are lipophilic neurotransmitters. They mediate agonist as well as antagonist effects via cannabinoid receptors found in the brain and peripheral nervous system. Meah, F., Lundholm, M., Emanuele, N. et al. The effects of cannabis and cannabinoids on the endocrine system. Rev Endocr Metab Disord (2021).

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$ 1.20 bn growth in Cannabis Testing Market in Life Sciences Tools & Services | Technavio Partnering with over 100 Fortune 500 Companies

Cannabis Law Report

The cannabis testing market in the Life Sciences Tools & Services industry is poised to grow by $ 1.20 bn during 2021-2025. Technavio’s latest market research report estimates that the cannabis testing market will be progressing at a CAGR of about 13%. This report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, the latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment.

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Proposed New Michigan Cannabis Rules V: Hearings, Disciplinary Proceedings, And Declaratory Rulings

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

On Monday, September 27, Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency will hold a public hearing on draft administrative rules updating all of the State’s current cannabis-related rules other than for hemp. The deadline to provide written public comments is that Monday at 5:00 PM. In a six-part series, we outline the substantive proposed changes in each of ten draft rule sets and then will conclude with coverage of next week’s hearing.

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September 23, 2021 AB 45 – Industrial Hemp Extracts in California: CBD and More!

Cannabis Law Report

Amy Steinfeld. Jack Ucciferri. The Gist: Assembly Bill 45, which is headed to the governor’s desk, expressly allows the sale of hemp-derived extracts, like CBD, that comply with testing and labeling standards. Although CBD products are already found in stores, these products are considered “adulterated” under existing California law. (Sherman Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law.

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Proposed New Michigan Cannabis Rules V: Hearings, Disciplinary Proceedings, And Declaratory Rulings

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

On Monday, September 27, Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency will hold a public hearing on draft administrative rules updating all of the State’s current cannabis-related rules other than for hemp. The deadline to provide written public comments is that Monday at 5:00 PM. In a six-part series, we outline the substantive proposed changes in each of ten draft rule sets and then will conclude with coverage of next week’s hearing.

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NIFA Invests over $900,000 for Canola and Hemp Research

Cannabis Law Report

NIFA recently awarded five awards through the Supplemental and Alternative Crops (link is external) (SAC) Competitive Grants Program. SAC supports projects that lead to expanded adaptation and increased acres in the United States of canola grown for oil and industrial hemp grown for value-added products. SAC (link is external) supports the breeding, testing, and development of superior performing canola and industrial hemp varieties and production practices that result in improved cost effic

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Next Week: House Judiciary Committee to Advance Historic MORE Act

NORML

Members of the House Judiciary Committee have scheduled a hearing next week to mark up HR 3617: The Marijuana, Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act of 2021. The Act repeals the long-standing federal prohibition of marijuana — thereby ending the existing state/federal conflict in cannabis policies and providing state governments with greater authority to regulate marijuana-related activities, including retail sales.

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France & Hemp Latest Updates – Farmers Not Happy As They Will Be Forced To Contract To Specific Industry Buyers

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp IM reports. Cultivated in France by 1300 farmers, hemp will soon benefit from a new outlet: the production of CBD from French-grown hemp buds and flowers. Banned until now in France, the harvesting of hemp flowers will be authorized from 2022 onwards. However, some growers are extremely disappointed as this crop will have to be delivered to industrialists with whom they will be under contract.

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Argentina: Santa Cruz: Provincial Association of Medicinal Cannabis Obtained Legal Status

Cannabis Law Report

September 17, 2021 – 13:47. In Santa Cruz, Argentina, the Provincial Association of Medicinal Cannabis (AProCaM) became the first entity to achieve state approval and obtain legal status. . Después de tanta lucha!! Tenemos nuestra bendita personería jurídica!!! VAMOS POR TODO!! pic.twitter.com/ns0eYHIov0. — ASOCIACIÓN C. PROV. CANNABIS MEDICINAL SANTA CRUZ (@AprocamC) September 13, 2021.

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Colombia: New Cannabis Regulations On The Horizon In October Says Media Report

Cannabis Law Report

La Republica reports. Export of dried flower, dispensing of medicinal cannabis in drugstores, among the announcements of the new decree in ExpoCannaBiz. The second version of the ExpoCannabiz Business Conference is taking place in Cartagena , the event that aims to inform about the advances in the regulation of cannabis in Colombia and establish commercial agreements around the industry.

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Jonathan Wall Will Serve Nearly Two Years Before His First Day in Court For Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Culture magazine reports. Jonathan Wall, a Maryland native, faces a minimum of 10 years in federal prison over conspiracy charges of distributing cannabis as a first-time offender. Jonathan Wall is a living reminder that the War on Drugs continues to snare new individuals in the system with its severe mandatory minimum sentences. The 26-year-old Maryland native faces a mandatory minimum 10-year sentence over a federal distribution conspiracy charge, with the Feds alleging that Wall was part of

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Tonga: Cannabis user diagnosed with cancer gets suspended sentence

Cannabis Law Report

Rick Riechelmann (60) was sentenced to 21-months imprisonment for possession of cannabis seized at his home in Fangaloto. The sentence was fully suspended after the judge considered the health issues the defendant faced. He admitted he was smoking cannabis for pain relief and taking it palliatively. Hon Mr Justice Cooper sentenced him this month at the Nuku’alofa Supreme Court, after he pleaded guilty.

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BMJ Opinion: Benoit Gomis: Why we can’t let cannabis become the next Big Tobacco

Cannabis Law Report

The momentum for cannabis regulation is growing around the world. The US is debating federal legalisation. Eighteen states—around a third of the US population—have already legalised non-medical cannabis since 2012. Uruguay legalised recreational use of cannabis in 2013, Canada in 2018, and Mexico is considering following suit. In Europe, Switzerland and Luxembourg have announced formal moves to implement a legally regulated market.

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Massachusetts: Great Barrington official defends marijuana tax against claims of ‘legalized extortion’

Cannabis Law Report

GREAT BARRINGTON — A community impact fee levied against marijuana businesses does not amount to “legalized extortion,” a Select Board member said recently. Edward Abrahams’ defense of the town’s 3 percent fee on marijuana sales comes at a time when the fee is coming under increased scrutiny in municipalities across the state. The Hampshire County city of Northampton announced this year that it no longer would collect the impact fee from cannabis businesses unless a specific impact can be identi

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The Significant Accretion In Serotonin On The Accountability Of Cannabis Usage

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis is known for its psychoactive properties, but the plant has therapeutic value as well. One of the ways people see cannabis as beneficial is that it increases serotonin levels in the brain. This article is going to tell you all you need to know about how cannabis affects serotonin levels. The Manifest Effects Of Cannabis On Serotonin Levels.

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Australia HEMP (Soon To Be Legalize Cannabis Party) Publish AGM 2021 President’s Report

Cannabis Law Report

Michael Balderstone writes. HEMP Party AGM 2021 – President’s Report. There may not have been an election but it has been a big year for the Cannabis law reform movement in Australia. First up in the year was the Eden-Monaro by-election. It was mid winter and the electorate surrounded Canberra where people are allowed to grow 2 plants for themselves.

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Press Release: Mydecine Innovations Group Receives Shareholder and Court Approval for Spin-Out of Cannabis Subsidiaries

Cannabis Law Report

DENVER–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Mydecine Innovations Group Inc. (NEO:MYCO) (OTC:MYCOF) (“ Mydecine ” or the “ Company ”) is pleased to announce the previously announced spin-out transaction, to be implemented through a statutory plan of arrangement (the “ Arrangement ”) between Mydecine and ALT House Cannabis Inc. (“ Spinco ”) has received the requisite shareholder approval at Mydecine’s annual general and special meeting of shareholders held September 20, 2021 (the “ Meeting ”).

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Can You Use Marijuana to Treat PTSD?

Cannabis Law Report

In parts of the country where medical marijuana is legal, people with post-traumatic stress disorder can get a prescription to use marijuana to treat PTSD. Even the most conservative states have allowed treatment of PTSD with cannabis. A recent sign of this change occurred when ultra-conservative Texas expanded the list of conditions the state allows marijuana to treat.