Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 2, 2019

The Americans for Safe Access 2019 Unity Conference, themed The Price of Being a Medical Cannabis Patient, featured over a hundred patients from all over America visiting their representatives in Congress and the Senate to promote the Medical Cannabis Control Act of 2019. There are numerous legislative proposals in the current 116th Congress that seek to deschedule or reschedule cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, but what happens after that?

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 2, 2019

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is “prepared to hold off a short amount of time” for lawmakers to approve a recreational cannabis law before he expands the state’s medical cannabis program, NJ Spotlight reports. The Democratic governor indicated “the month of May would be the edge” of that timeline. Murphy included cannabis legalization in his election campaign platform.

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Leafly

APRIL 2, 2019

The "top 10 must-haves for any state cannabis legalization bill," according to Shaleen Title of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission. The post Legalization Isn’t Enough: 10 Things Every New Cannabis Law Must Have appeared first on Leafly.

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The Fresh Toast

APRIL 2, 2019

5 Weird Ways In Which Marijuana Affects Men And Women Differently Some research claims that estrogen and THC have a pretty meaningful relationship, giving a boost to women and how they experience cannabis' benefits. The post 5 Weird Ways In Which Marijuana Affects Men And Women Differently appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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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 Chronicles

APRIL 2, 2019

NEW YORK — U.S. regulators are planning a public hearing to collect more information on CBD in cosmetics, foods and other products as the cannabis compound spreads in popularity. CBD comes from marijuana or hemp plants but does not cause a high. People have been drawn to the extract because of its supposed calming effects. The Food and Drug Administration says the May 31 meeting will discuss the science, safety and sale of cannabis compounds like CBD.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 2, 2019

On April 2, 2019, the federal Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb issued a press release on hemp and hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”). This is Gottlieb’s first major official press release since the now infamous December 20, 2018 press release which came just hours after the 2018 Farm Bill passed.

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Leafly

APRIL 2, 2019

Snoop used a private boat to stay medicated on-set. Matt McConaughey fully embodies the archetypal, Key West drop-out Moon Dog. The post Director Harmony Korine Explains ‘The Beach Bum’ With Snoop, Matt McConaughey appeared first on Leafly.

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The Fresh Toast

APRIL 2, 2019

Glaucoma And Medical Marijuana: 5 Informative Facts Medical marijuana glaucoma treatment can help reduced eye pressure and relieve pain. Here's what you need to know about using cannabis for eye health. The post Glaucoma And Medical Marijuana: 5 Informative Facts appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 2, 2019

Last week the federal district court in Oregon dismissed with prejudice the plaintiffs’ amended complaint in Ainsworth v. Owenby , Case 6:17-cv-1935. As you may recall, this is one of several cases tracked by this blog in which a group of residential property owners displeased with alleged deleterious effects of a marijuana production or processing facility on nearby land seek relief in a civil RICO action.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 2, 2019

The report goes on to say. The lawsuit has argued that the state Medical Cannabis Commission had broken its own rules with its plan to increase the number of licenses because they had not completed a supply and demand survey. The new licenses are set to be awarded to minority-owned cannabis companies following a commission disparity study that found none of the state’s licensed cannabis companies were minority-owned.

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Cannabis Life Network

APRIL 2, 2019

One of only three retail locations slated for Ottawa, Hobo’s launch comes on the heels of the province’s new cannabis retail model OTTAWA, April 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hobo Recreational Cannabis Store (“Hobo”), the new cannabis venture from hospitality company, Donnelly Group, today announces the opening and launch of its first retail store in Ottawa’s Centretown […].

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 2, 2019

This document includes examples designed to assist licensees with understanding potentially allowable activities. Clickthe link below to access the fact sheet, or visit their General Resources page on the California Cannabis Portal. Guidance on Commercial Cannabis Activity Fact Sheet: [link]. They write… Whether or not an activity is compliant with statute and regulation still requires a case-by-case analysis and is determined by the specific facts and circumstances of the unique situatio

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The Fresh Toast

APRIL 2, 2019

Glaucoma And Medical Marijuana: 5 Informative Facts Medical marijuana glaucoma treatment can help reduced eye pressure and relieve pain. Here's what you need to know about using cannabis for eye health. The post Glaucoma And Medical Marijuana: 5 Informative Facts appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 2, 2019

April 2, 2019. New Jersey took another big step towards legalizing the recreational adult-use of cannabis last week, but legislators stopped short of taking the historic vote. After a breakthrough in negotiations over taxes and regulatory oversight between Governor Murphy and Senate President Sweeney in February, the scene appeared to be set for legalization.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

APRIL 2, 2019

By: Jessica Wasserman and Nabil Rodriguez*. Today FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., announced that the FDA would hold a public hearing on May 31 st to give stakeholders an opportunity to comment on new steps to advance the agency’s continued evaluation of potential regulatory pathways for cannabis-containing and cannabis-derived products. This much-anticipated hearing is viewed as the first step toward FDA establishing a regulatory pathway for CBD as a dietary supplement or food ingredient.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 2, 2019

The FDA’s outgoing Commissioner, Scott Gottlieb has issued a statement concerning the hearing and other developments on the issue. The statement (which can be read in full here ), includes the following key excerpts: The public hearing will give stakeholders an opportunity to provide the FDA with additional input relevant to the agency’s regulatory strategy related to existing products, as well as the lawful pathways by which appropriate products containing cannabis or cannabis-derived compou

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MedicalMarijuana.ca

APRIL 2, 2019

Freezing temperatures didn’t stop about 40 people from lining up outside the first legal cannabis store to open in Canada’s largest city, nearly six months after the country legalized recreational pot. Eager buyers were waiting by the time The Hunny Pot Cannabis Co., owned by real estate agent Hunny Gawri, opened its doors at 9 a.m. Monday. Caryma Sa’d camped outside the store on Toronto’s trendy Queen Street West starting at midday Sunday despite an early spring snowstorm.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 2, 2019

The Post reports. Advocates are disappointed the policy was not included in the just-adopted $175 billion state budget — and worry that a stand-alone bill will be tougher to get through the Legislature. “This is going to be more difficult to pass as a stand-alone bill outside the budget. Look what happened in New Jersey last week,” said state Sen. Diane Savino (D-S.I.), noting the legislature there lacked the votes despite strong backing from Gov.

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WeedAdvisor

APRIL 2, 2019

In the months leading up to legalization, one burning question was related to the fate of the roughly 400,000 Canadians with criminal records for cannabis possession. With the cannabis rollout being plagued by serious complications, the fate of these individuals quickly took a backseat until it barely received any traction at all. This, according to CBC News is what led to the Pardon Truck being created to raise awareness and ultimately petition the government to take action.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 2, 2019

NBC News USA reports… The Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission sent warning letters Tuesday to three companies that market CBD products, saying the companies are making false claims about treating diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s. The agencies claim that three companies — Nutra Pure, PotNetwork Holdings, and Advanced Spine and Pain — are falsely advertising the effectiveness of supplements that contain cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD.

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WeedAdvisor

APRIL 2, 2019

Outnumbered and outgunned, the legal cannabis industry in Canada is fighting to cement itself as challenger to the black market, illegal dispensaries continue to be a prime competitor. Nowhere in Ontario is this truer than the city of Hamilton, which CBC News reports is peppered with illegal grey market businesses. Premier Doug Ford, who is understandably unhappy about this, gave Hamilton a verbal lashing for its perceived inability to handle the situation.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 2, 2019

The report goes on to say… Lawyers say new tax rules in the recently released federal budget provide clarification around some of the uncertainty faced by new cannabis businesses and medical cannabis users. Finance Minister Bill Morneau tabled the 2019 budget plan on March 19, which included a section adjusting the rules of cannabis taxation.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 2, 2019

Recently, the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) held a “Local Leaders Series Webinar” on “Marijuana Cultivation and Processing Operations: Environmental Regulations and Concerns.” The webinar was well attended by over 500 people. The purpose was to educate local leaders on potential issues with marijuana facilities in their jurisdictions and to expose those leaders to some of the aspect of cultivation and processing operations for educational training.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 2, 2019

Senior Accountant , Dickinson & Clark CPAs, PC. Council Bluffs, IA. Education: BSBA Accounting, Creighton University. Professional Associations/Memberships: AICPA, NE Society of CPAs. Hobbies: I’m into technology but also appreciate the serenity of the outdoors and the power and style of classic cars. Cell phone: Motorola Razr VE20 — nothing special or smart, pretty much just calls people.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 2, 2019

On April 2, 2019 the FDA further described its upcoming effort to regulate or at least discuss the regulation of cannabis-containing and cannabis-derived products. The FDA reiterated its power as given to it by the 2018 Farm Bill to regulate cannabis products and to ensure that they are used and sold safely in drugs, dietary supplements and conventional food.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 2, 2019

Canada : 2019 Canadian Federal Budget Commentary – Tax Initiatives. Last Updated: April 1 2019. Article by Douglas Cannon , Nicolas Désy , Christopher Falk , Nigel Johnston , Patrick McCay , Stefanie Morand , Robert Nearing , Fred Purkey and Justin Shoemaker. McCarthy Tétrault LLP. Cannabis Taxation. New Product Classes. In December 2018, the Government released draft regulations containing the framework for the production and sale of the following new classes of cannabis produ

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Leafly

APRIL 2, 2019

In the premiere episode of True OGs, we journey to Huckleberry Hill Farms in Humboldt County, California, to visit a multi-generation cannabis farm that’s been in John Casali’s family since 1965. The post True OGs: DNA Genetics, Creator of Tangie, Kosher Kush, & More appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Maven

APRIL 2, 2019

Cannabis companies will pitch alongside dozens of mainstream brands at TechFestNW 2019 in Portland, Oregon.

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Cannabis Chronicles

APRIL 2, 2019

SEATTLE — When Washington and Colorado launched their pioneering marijuana industries in the face of U.S. government prohibition, they imposed strict rules in hopes of keeping the U.S. Justice Department at bay. Businesses would need to track plants and products with bar codes. Regulators would have to approve money invested to ensure it was not tied to criminals.

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Cannabis Maven

APRIL 2, 2019

Cannabis companies will pitch alongside dozens of mainstream brands at TechFestNW 2019 in Portland, Oregon.

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