Cannabis Chronicles

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

America’s cannabis companies are racing to build national brands and market their wares to mainstream consumers. There’s just one problem: It’s hard to advertise your product when the federal government considers you a drug dealer. Facebook, which like Google prohibits marijuana ads, has kicked some weed sellers off Instagram. CBS declined to air a commercial touting the benefits of medical marijuana during the Super Bowl.

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

A milligram saved is a milligram earned. And the THC savings pile up in dab rigs, concludes research published in Forensic Science International this month. The post The Most Efficient Way to Smoke Cannabis? Study Says Dabs appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Chronicles

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon lawmakers may tighten restrictions on the state’s organ transplant centers to ensure they don’t discriminate against patients based on marijuana use. House Bill 2687, sponsored by Rep. Rob Nosse, D-Portland, would stop medical providers from recommending that transplant candidates be removed from the organ waiting list managed by the nonprofit United Network for Organ Sharing because they tested positive for pot, the Statesman Journal reported.

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Cannabis is an eager plant and will grow just about anywhere given the right conditions. Here are some tips on how to grow it if you're limited on space. The post Tips for Growing Cannabis in a Tiny Space appeared first on Leafly.

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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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Puff Puff Post

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

WASHINGTON — The nation’s top health authorities agree: Teen vaping is an epidemic that now affects some 3.6 million underage users of Juul and other e-cigarettes. But no one seems to know the best way to help teenagers who may be addicted to nicotine. E-cigarettes are now the top high-risk substance used by teenagers, according to the latest U.S. figures , which show that Juul and similar products have quickly outpaced cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana and other substances that have been tracked o

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The Fresh Toast

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

How to Start Talking to Your Doctor About Cannabis and CBD If you feel reluctant to discuss the possible benefits you can experience from CBD or cannabis use, here is some advice on how to raise the topic and talk to your doctor. The post How to Start Talking to Your Doctor About Cannabis and CBD appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Which "ingredients" fuel the motivating, bright-eyed effects promised by Cinex? Let's find out. The post The Strain Ingredients: Inside the Bright & Uplifting Cinex Strain appeared first on Leafly.

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The Fresh Toast

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

7 Marijuana Hacks For The Intermediate User These 7 marijuana hacks are designed for the intermediate cannabis enthusiast who enjoys getting high but is looking to take it up a notch: The post 7 Marijuana Hacks For The Intermediate User appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The optimistic comments came after Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie questioned whether lawmakers would have enough time to resolve thorny questions surrounding legalization. The post Cuomo Still Optimistic New York Can Legalize Cannabis by April 1 appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Here’s the Table of Contents. Winter Edition 2019 – Cannabis. Topics. Board Approves Jan. 1, 2020 Effective Date for All Marijuana Products, Packaging and Labeling. Moving? . Assigning Applications by Region – Update. Did You Know… Trending Now: Use of Personal Funds and Ownership Changes. Pesticide Disclosures. Observations from the Field: Discounting Product Between Processors an Retailers.

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Availability varies from province to province. The post Leafly’s Guide to Legal, Same-Day Cannabis Delivery Options Across Canada appeared first on Leafly.

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The Fresh Toast

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

4 Fun CBD Edibles To Try For Beginners There are plenty of fun ways to take CBD outside of the traditional oil tinctures that can taste awful. We’ve come up with a list of four of the best CBD edibles on the market right now for you to explore. The post 4 Fun CBD Edibles To Try For Beginners appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

As of January 31, Newfoundland and Labrador will go from having six independent cannabis retailers to having five, as one of the original licensed retailers closes its doors. Tina Greening, the business manager of Puff Puff Pass Head Shop in Clarenville, says the decision to close less than four months after nationwide cannabis legalization came after months of fighting for better stock access and the ability to sell products that would allow the store to be profitable.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

And the winner is…… CalCannabis released some 2018 stats. One that caught our eye: Santa Barbara is the cannabis cultivation capital of the state. Which California counties submitted the most cannabis cultivation applications? 1.) Santa Barbara (9,791). 2.) Humboldt (4,190). 3.) Mendocino (2,139). 4.) Monterey (1,440). 5.) Los Angeles (1,030). .

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Cannabis Life Network

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

America’s first Cannabis Mall Distribution opening shortly Expanding footprint across California, expanding brand portfolio COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Feb. 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Consortium, Inc., (OTCPINK: GCGX) is designing and building out America’s first “Cannabis Mall” The Cannabis Mall, when completed will house Manufacturing, Distribution, Delivery, Retail and Cultivation all under one 64,000 square foot […].

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WeedAdvisor

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Located in the small town of Clarenville, Newfoundland, Puff Puff Pass Headshop is the first to fall in the province’s cannabis drought, according to Global News. Making matters worse is the fact that this store is one of only six in the province. As the cannabis shortage drags on and the inevitability of edibles gobbling up an already short supply in just a few months, it is hard to believe the assurances by federal and provincial governments that the crisis will improve anytime soon.

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Cannabis Life Network

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

VANCOUVER, Feb. 4, 2019 /CNW/ – Zenabis Global Inc. (“Zenabis”) (TSXV: ZENA) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a supply agreement with Shoppers Drug Mart. Shoppers Drug Mart may purchase dried marijuana and cannabis oil (once Zenabis receives its licence to sell oil) from the Zenabis medical branded product line, subject to any […].

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WeedAdvisor

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

As the October 17 th , 2019 deadline approaches, licensed producers all over Canada are preparing to gain a competitive, innovative edge in what will surely be a saturated edible industry. To that end, Zenabis revealed in a news release that they plan to work with Canadian beverage company, Hilsboro Corp Incorporated (known to consumers as True Buch Kombucha), to create a line of cannabis Kombucha products.

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Cannabis Life Network

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Why Blood? You can drink a beer without blowing over the limit, but how about a puff on a joint without enriching your blood with THC above Canadian per se law? As I discussed, saliva testing for cannabis has been left on the curb because of an official research group’s incompetent suggestions. The Canadian Society […]. The post You can have a beer and drive, but what about driving after a joint?

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Latest City & County updates for California. This is what’s happening this week: Carson closes its submission window. Complaints are filed by commercial cannabis permit applicants against the City of Vista. Riverside County is now accepting pre-registration forms for cultivation, retail, and microbusiness. Santa Barbara County is holding two (2) workshop on Cannabis Worker Health and Safety.

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Cannabis Maven

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Twelve 30-Second Spots Debut During Super Bowl Broadcast on CBS Affiliate in USVI.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Authored: by David Geiger. January 31st, 2019 . David R. Geiger | Partner. Seaport West. 155 Seaport Boulevard. Boston, Massachusetts 02210-2600. 617 832 1124 phone. 617 832 7000 fax. All signs point to 2019 being another huge year for the cannabis industry, with medicinal and recreational use expanding to more states and the diminishing threat of federal prosecution paving the way for the industry to meet or exceed soaring market expectations.

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Cannabis Maven

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Medical cannabis can be used for temporary or chronic back pain.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

POSTED BY MARGOLIN & LAWRENCE ON JANUARY 24, 2019. CBD products are everywhere – including tinctures, creams, gummies, pills, and drinks. But is it legal to buy, sell, and produce them? The answer may depend on where you are. In the December 2018 Farm Bill, the federal government removed CBD (and industrial hemp and all cannabis derivatives with less than 0.3% THC) from the Controlled Substances Act altogether.

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Cannabis Maven

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

I detailed review of the Vapium Lite dry herb vaporizer.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

By Lewis M. Horowitz on February 1, 2019. POSTED IN INTERNATIONAL NEWS , REGULATORY. Join the World Law Group for its upcoming webinar series on the legalization of cannabis around the world. Each of the four webinars will focus on specific jurisdictions or regions, including Europe, Israel, Canada, Latin America and the United States. Our very own Josh Ashby will serve as a moderator for the upcoming Israel update on February 26, and as a panelist for the U.S. update on April 3.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Recently, we’ve been getting tons of questions from clients regarding the international import and export of cannabis around the globe. 2018 was a historic year for the cannabis industry not just in the United States, but also internationally. Canada legalized recreational marijuana for the entire country. Many countries (e.g., Thailand, New Zealand, Mexico, Lithuania, U.K.) took significant steps to decriminalize or legalize medical or recreational marijuana.

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Weedistry

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Critics argue that we don’t have enough evidence of weed’s effectiveness as medicine. That’s simply not true. One of the most common arguments against the efficacy of medical cannabis today is that public policy is outpacing real science. Currently, 33 states along with the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico have passed laws for comprehensive medical cannabis programs — but critics often point out we’re lacking definitive proof that marijuana safely and effectivel

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday he remains confident the Legislature can vote to legalize recreational marijuana as part of the state budget, which is due on April 1. The optimistic comments came after Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, D-the Bronx, questioned whether lawmakers would have enough time to resolve thorny questions surrounding legalization while also working their way through a $175 billion budget.

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