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Alaska: Supreme Court Orders Prior Cannabis Convictions to Be Sealed From Public View

NORML

Those previously convicted of possessing one ounce or less of cannabis are eligible for record sealing. It is estimated that some 800 Alaskans will receive relief under the order, which takes effect May 1, 2023. The post Alaska: Supreme Court Orders Prior Cannabis Convictions to Be Sealed From Public View appeared first on NORML.

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Hard-won lessons from Posh Green Cannabis Boutique’s Reese Benton

Leafly

‘You just have to show them better than you can tell them.’ The post Hard-won lessons from Posh Green Cannabis Boutique’s Reese Benton appeared first on Leafly.

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Top 10 Benefits of Vitamin D

United Patients Group

Introduction Vitamin D is an essential nutrient, but it’s one that many people don’t get enough of. The best way to increase your intake of this important vitamin is from the sun. However, if you live in a region where there isn’t much sun, or if you’re indoors most of the time, then supplementation may be necessary. Vitamin D Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for good health.

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7 best Washington weed brands to smoke in 2023

Leafly

Millions of Washington visitors and locals want to know: what are the best Washington weed farms in 2023? Whether you’re on a business trip to Seattle, or a local trying to hack through the forest of the massive, mature market to find something with flavor that won’t let you down, we got you. Leafly’s Pacific […] The post 7 best Washington weed brands to smoke in 2023 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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ILNJ wins Top Social Media Influencer award

Illinois News Joint

We at Illinois News Joint are ecstatic to announce that we won the award for Top Cannabis Social Media Influencer in Illinois at the Budtender Choice Awards event hosted by High-Minded Events at Venue West in Chicago last night. To choose the winners, High-Minded Events sent out surveys to budtenders throughout Illinois, asking them to select their favorite brands in various categories.

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Finding Employment in the Cannabis Industry: What You Need to Know

MaxQ Cannabis

The cannabis industry is quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. While it may have had a bit of a rocky start and be surrounded by some controversy, there’s no denying that this sector could offer an incredibly vast array of opportunities and job roles for people looking to make their mark. […] The post Finding Employment in the Cannabis Industry: What You Need to Know appeared first on MaxQ Technologies.

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The 14 Best Cannabis Dispensaries in the USA

Sensi Seeds

As cannabis gains more acceptance and state legalisation continues to spread throughout the US, the number of recreational cannabis dispensaries is soaring. With so many options to choose from, it can get confusing! We highlight fourteen of the best cannabis dispensaries from across the United States of America. The post The 14 Best Cannabis Dispensaries in the USA appeared first on Sensi Seeds.

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Juicy Fields ‘Splinter Group’ Claims To Be Raising New Funds To Refund Victims, But Investors Warned Not To Share Details

Cannabis Law Report

As everybody suggests. tread extremely carefully BusinessCann reports LAST month a new iteration of Juicy Fields, dubbed Juicy Fields DAO (Decentralised Autonomous Organisation), contacted BusinessCann directly to inform us of a supposed new refund initiative, which it says has seen €367,014 reimbursed to 56 investors.

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Cannabutter Recipes to Try at Home

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Why are more enthusiasts seeking cannabutter recipes to try at home? As cannabis use becomes more normalized for adults from all walks of life across the United States and beyond, many folks who don’t enjoy smoking are turning to cannabis edibles. These delicious cannabis treats are an accessible way to experiment with THC, CBD, other cannabinoids , and cannabis-derived terpenes both for therapeutic applications and general relaxation purposes.

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search warrant results in large seizure

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

SAN DIEGO — Authorities seized hundreds of marijuana plants in Valley Center on Wednesday, said the San Diego County Sheriff’s.

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Why Psychedelics May Be Federally Legal Well Before Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

24 February 2023 by Andrew Cooper, Esq. (New York) and Terran Cooper (New York) Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP Since the early 1970s, a vast majority of psychedelic substances have been classified as having no recognized medical value and a high potential for abuse. However, “psychedelics” is a term that encompasses a wide variety of substances.

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owners upgrading buildings to entice workers back to CBD

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Wesfarmers Health is moving from suburban Camberwell to the CBD into the rejuvenated former Victoria Police headquarters, taking 3500 sq.

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NZ Police. “Actually We Found Half A Tonne More Of Cocaine In The Pacific. Than We Though We Had”

Cannabis Law Report

More than half a tonne of cocaine has been added to the drug bust earlier this month, which was already an “eye watering” total, police said on Friday. About 3.

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Oklahoma days away from recreational marijuana vote –

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

(KTEN) — Oklahomans are now just 11 days away from making a decision on whether recreational marijuana will be legalized in.

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USA: VA senator introduces legislation to eliminate federal cocaine sentencing disparity

Cannabis Law Report

Virginia Senator Tim Kaine, alongside his colleagues, has introduced the Eliminating a Quantifiably Unjust Application of the Law (EQUAL) Act. The bipartisan legislation aims to eliminate the federal sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine and apply it retroactively to those already convicted or sentenced.

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Fentanyl, heroin found in CBD gummies, district attorney warns

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

This story originally appeared on 6abc. Officials are warning the community about illegal drugs that were found in CBD gummies.

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Kentucky Man Charged with Running Cocaine Distribution Operation

Cannabis Law Report

A Hopkinsville, Kentucky, man made an initial appearance in federal court Wednesday after being indicted for drug conspiracy and related charges, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson for the Northern District of Oklahoma. Melvin Dontreele Brown, 30, was arrested Tuesday in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

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Delano police, state cannabis control officers seize more than $1.2 million marijuana plants | News

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

More than $1.2 million worth of marijuana — equating to around 7,500 plants — was confiscated Friday by Delano police.

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Media Report: Shipping Lines Join with Dutch and Belgians to Fight Drug Smuggling

Cannabis Law Report

PUBLISHED FEB 21, 2023 6:39 PM BY THE MARITIME EXECUTIVE Five leading shipping companies moving containers through the ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam signed a pledge to work together with the ports and government officials in a new effort to fight drug smuggling aboard their vessels and through the ports.

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How Can CBD Be Used to Benefit Health? 4 Crucial Things to Know

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

CBD, or cannabidiol, is a compound found in cannabis plants. Unlike THC, CBD does not have any psychoactive effects. This.

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IRS Says Cannabis Business Owners May Be Eligible for Qualified Business Income Deduction

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 By Eric Altstadter and Thomas Cardinale According to the IRS, cannabis business owners operating as a pass-through entity will likely be able to claim a qualified business deduction on their taxes this year without challenge.

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Man hangs self in Bulawayo CBD

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

News / National by Staff reporter 11 hrs ago | Views A man believed to be in his early 20s.

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Cannabis: New Industry, New Exposure

Cannabis Law Report

by Hon. Ruth Bogatyrow Kraft (New York) and Andrew Cooper, Esq. (New York) Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP Typically, when businesses are in their infancy, management, often hampered by financial constraints, does not seek experienced employment law counsel and, instead, operates based on perceived principles of good faith and fairness, along with a limited understanding of the regulatory environment.

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Medical marijuana clinic targets veterans, low-income in Parramore on Saturday – Orlando Sentinel

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

A pop-up event in Orlando on Saturday aims to increase access to medical marijuana for veterans, low-income and minority individuals, Read More

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Oregon: Governor Kotek names new Chair for OLCC, Marvin Révoal

Cannabis Law Report

PORTLAND, Ore. – Governor Tina Kotek has chosen Marvin Révoal as the Chair of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC). Révoal’s appointment takes effect immediately. “Marvin Révoal is a respected community leader, and I trust that he is committed to leading the commission through this time of change and course correction,” Governor Tina Kotek said.

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Federal Health Agency Issues CBD Warning, While Noting Dispensary Products May Be Safer Than Those Purchased Elsewhere

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

A federal health agency has published a new advisory on what it warns are the “potential harms, side effects, and.

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DEA Announces Proposed Rules for Permanent Telemedicine Flexibilities

Cannabis Law Report

DEA extends many telemedicine flexibilities adopted during the COVID-19 PHE with appropriate safeguards WASHINGTON – Today, the Drug Enforcement Administration announced proposed permanent rules for the prescribing of controlled medications via telemedicine, expanding patient access to critical therapies beyond the scheduled end of the COVID-19 public health emergency.

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Child accused of passing out Marijuana Candy in School

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Parents of students at a local school are furious over a situation involving drugs brought by a student. KTAL Reports are.

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Former DNC Political Operative Sued for Fraud by South Dakota Cannabis Companies

Cannabis Law Report

Maybe the name of the DNC guys company should have been a give away !… ”Badlands Fund GP LLC, and Badlands Ventures LLC” Ganjapreneur report Two South Dakota medical cannabis firms are suing a former political operative for the Democratic National Committee (DNC), accusing the defendant of defrauding the companies and their investors of about $1.

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Tuscarawas County’s first medical marijuana dispensary set to open

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Ratio Cannabis is scheduled to open Feb. 27. The medical marijuana dispensary is at 1145 W. High Ave. in Goshen.