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Oklahoma: Voters Still Have Time to Register Ahead of March Legalization Vote

NORML

State Question 820 permits adults to legally possess and home-cultivate personal use qualities of cannabis while also establishing a licensed, retail marketplace. The post Oklahoma: Voters Still Have Time to Register Ahead of March Legalization Vote appeared first on NORML.

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Using Cannabis For Health and Wellness

United Patients Group

Using Cannabis For Health and Wellness Introduction Cannabis is a plant that has been used for thousands of years to treat many ailments. The first recorded use of cannabis was in 2737 BC, when Emperor Shen Nung documented its value as a medicine. This makes it one of the oldest medicines on earth! But what exactly is cannabis? I’m sure you’ve heard it referred to as marijuana or pot, but those terms are actually slang terms used to describe the leaves and buds that come from the female cannabis

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Profesh Sesh kicks off monthly networking night

Illinois News Joint

By TammiTokes Profesh Sesh is a free cannabis industry networking night hosted by the people at High Focus Media. The event was meant for like-minded cannabis enthusiast, professionals, artists, and anyone who wanted a safe place to consume and network with others in the cannabis community. I didn’t know what to expect when I attended the inaugural meeting yesterday, but right away, someone was there to greet me, check me in, and to tell me not to miss the Cheba Hut sandwiches that were by the b

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Did Latin America’s ‘War on Drugs’ Fail?

Veriheal

Nations across the globe are beginning to recognize the dangers of restrictive drug policies—aka the “war on drugs.” Colombia and Mexico recently came together for an international conference focused on “redesigning and rethinking drug policy” given the “failure” of prohibition. The two countries will collaborate with other Latin American leaders to create new drug policies.

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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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Review: Mint Biscuit by Bedford Grow

Illinois News Joint

While I’m usually on the hunt for something different than the heavily sweet doughy strains that have been so popular for the last few years, London Pound Mints is the exception to this rule. To me, London Pound Mints is such a perfect picture of what that flavor profile can deliver, so I always take a chance when I find it or its progeny on menus. I discovered one of those offspring, a new strain called Mint Biscuit from Bedford Grow , on the menu at Maribis of Springfield.

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Illinois cannabis sales totals strong for January

Illinois News Joint

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced Illinois’ January 2023 recreational sales totals today. Though January totals were a sharp drop from most of last year’s monthly totals, the $127,938,019.85 monthly figure topped each previous January totals since legalization. The in-state January resident sales totals finished at $91,820,903.30.

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CBD market stagnates under regulatory limbo

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FDA’s decision not to start a rulemaking process for CBD regulation will continue to hamstring the category, analysts said. But.

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Americans For Safe Access: “2022 State of the States Report: An Analysis of Medical Cannabis Access in the United States.

Cannabis Law Report

They write Today, we are excited to unveil our annual report, “2022 State of the States Report: An Analysis of Medical Cannabis Access in the United States.

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CannaReg Summit 2023 Program to Feature Cannabis Beverage Association, NCIA, MJBiz, Vertosa, CFCR, Wana Brands, and More

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

BURLINGTON, Vt.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Smithers, a leading provider of testing, consulting, information, and compliance services, has released the agenda for upcoming conference.

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Webinar Feb 16 – Restructuring Options in Cannabis: Receiverships Live Session – Webinar

Cannabis Law Report

Register Here: February 16 at 12 p.m. MT / 2 p.m. ET Businesses that are looking to reduce or eliminate debts and return to profitability may choose to declare bankruptcy. However, until federal law changes, plant-touching and ancillary cannabis businesses cannot access federal bankruptcy courts.

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King’s Park trio facing marijuana charges; common-law wife steps up to take responsibility

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Views: 799 Posted: Thursday, February 2, 2023. 5:13 pm CST. By Aaron Humes: A Belize City woman picked up.

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Private Business Attorney Veriheal

Cannabis Law Report

Salary $125,000 – $200,000 a year Job Type Full-time Remote Qualifications Master’s (Required) Legal counsel: 5 years (Required) Work authorization (Required) Benefits Pulled from the full job description Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Full Job Description Private Business Attorney Veriheal is a rapidly growing canna-tech platform that is looking to bring […]

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Hope and Ruah mental health services merge locations near Geraldton CBD for better access to help

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Two mental health and wellbeing services have joined forces and will co-locate close to Geraldton’s CBD for better help on.

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Cook Islands looks into producing medicinal cannabis itself

Cannabis Law Report

Radio NZ reports The Cook Islands could start growing its own cannabis following the country voting in favour of it being allowed for medicinal use. A legally non-binding referendum on medicinal cannabis was held in August 2022 alongside the Cook Islands general election.

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Recreational marijuana sales could begin as early as Friday

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

ST. LOUIS – Recreational marijuana sales will start statewide as soon as Friday. The state of Missouri originally set the.

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Cannabis 2023 Legislative Landscape: Lessons Learned + Looking Forward

Cannabiz MD

2022 was a dynamic year for cannabis industry policy with significant action on both the federal and state levels. Three leading U.S.

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Akanda Books €1.8M of Revenue in Q4 2022 As German Sales Start

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FRANKFURT, Germany & LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–International medical cannabis company Akanda Corp. (“Akanda” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AKAN, WKN: A3DG83) today announced.

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How CBD Oil Can Help You Alleviate Chronic Pain

Cannabis Law Report

Chronic pain is a common problem that affects millions of people worldwide – approximately 50 million adults in the United States only! It can be caused by a variety of factors, including injuries, illnesses, and conditions that damage the nervous system.

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Group: Recreational marijuana would bring millions in tax dollars to Oklahoma

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – In a little more than a month, Oklahomans across the state will decide whether or not.

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Types of cannabis seeds every grower needs to know!

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis Sativa L., also known as marijuana, is a plant that reproduces sexually by having a male pollinate a female. The outcome is the development of seeds that combine the genetics of the two plants. It’s common to characterize growing marijuana in your home as therapeutic.

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Dolly Parton CBD gummies

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Editor’s Note: Previous coverage on Dolly Parton above. (WJW) — Dolly Parton is into goodies, and according to a social.

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Alert – NZ Medical Cannabis Agency

Cannabis Law Report

This just in today Medicinal cannabis products that meet the minimum quality standard The Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations) set the minimum quality standard that medicinal cannabis products and ingredients must meet before they can be supplied in New Zealand.

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Florida recreational marijuana amendment clears first hurdle – Orlando Sentinel

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

TALLAHASSEE — Backers of a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the recreational use of marijuana in Florida have passed.

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Originals CBD UK Launch New Online CBD Hemp Flowers And Product Store In Northern Ireland

Cannabis Law Report

LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / February 1, 2023 / Originals CBD UK is a new online CBD store located in Northern Ireland that specialises in offering customers a wide range of carefully grown CBD hemp flowers and CBD hash that contain the legal amount of THC (0.2%).

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Chris Baker Named Chief Strategic Officer at POSaBIT, Leading Cannabis Fintech

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

KIRKLAND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–POSaBIT Systems Corporation (CSE: PBIT, OTC: POSAF) (“POSaBIT” or the “Company”), the premier cannabis payments and point of.

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Virginia House panel votes down two bills in past week that sought to establish regulations for state retail cannabis sales

Cannabis Law Report

Ganjapreneur reports A Virginia House panel on Tuesday rejected bills that would have taken steps toward allowing adult-use cannabis sales in the state, WRIC reports.

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Local owners protest CBD store selling drug paraphernalia

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

The Hattiesburg Planning Commission on Wednesday denied a request for variance that would have allowed Wik Strom, owner of Paradigm.

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Nort Dakota House Reject Edibles Legislation

Cannabis Law Report

KFYR TV UPDATE (2/1/23): House Bill 1202, which would legalize edible marijuana products for those with a medical marijuana card, was brought back by a representative who changed their mind. It failed by three votes on Wednesday. On Tuesday, it failed by five votes.

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Columbus Ohio getting first drive-thru marijuana dispensary

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Medical marijuana patients near Columbus will soon be able to pick up prescriptions without leaving their.

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D9 THC Nerd Ropes Are Now Part of The Hemp Doctor Family

Cannabis Law Report

MOORESVILLE, N.C., Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Attention cannabis nerds, aka enthusiasts. Just when consuming cannabis would not get any more exciting, The Hemp Doctor launched a new Delta 9 THC product — D9 THC Nerd Ropes. Go back in time with The Hemp Doctor’s dispensary-grade D9 THC Nerd Ropes.

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