Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 28, 2019
Authored By Christopher M. McHugh and Andrew J. Goodwin. June 24, 2019. Kansas City – Relatively recently, the University of Missouri – using “a regression to obtain the predicted value of the fraction of population who are qualified patients” – attempted to predict the number of medical marijuana patients Missouri will have in the first three years of the state’s new medical marijuana program.
The Fresh Toast
JUNE 28, 2019
Cannabis May Treat Fibromyalgia Pain, According To New Study A new study out of Israel shows that fibromyalgia patients who use cannabis saw reduced pain as a result. The post Cannabis May Treat Fibromyalgia Pain, According To New Study appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
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NORML
JUNE 28, 2019
House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia Velázquez along with Representatives Jared Golden and Dwight Evans introduced a package of legislation, ( H.R. 3540 , H.R. 3543 , and H.R. 3544 , to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act and to extend several Small Business Administration (SBA) initiatives to small businesses operating in the cannabis sector. “Chairwoman Velázquez is now the first Committee Chair ever to introduce legislation that would end the federal
Leafly
JUNE 28, 2019
After years of delay, Maine's adult-use market will officially open early next year. The post Maine Governor Makes It Official: Cannabis Sales Start in 2020 appeared first on Leafly.
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.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 28, 2019
It’s a big report with plenty of cannabis information. Pages 9 thru 49. And far more informative than some of those reports you pay for ! Following are a couple of excerpts. We recommend a full read of the report ( see below). Quantities of cannabis herb seized continue to decline markedly in North America following major transformation of the cannabis market In 2017, as in previous years, the Americas continued to account for the largest share of the global quantity of cannabis herb se
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Leaf Science
JUNE 28, 2019
Pot has been in prohibition for a lifetime. Through the years cannabis activists have risked their own freedom in the hope that one day we would be free to choose a strain without fear or pain. If you’re sitting down right now enjoying a legal puff, you can thank the heroes and heroines of the counterculture. Denis Peron and Jack Herer were some of his closest friends.
Leafly
JUNE 28, 2019
The latest video in our How Hemp CBD Products Are Made series looks at how the Select CBD team works to make sure customers know exactly what's in their CBD vape pens. The post How Hemp CBD Products Are Made: CBD Vape Pens with Select CBD appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 28, 2019
Here are the headline issues. Department should take more timely action to revoke cards. Some Department medical marijuana regulatory activities not completed timely or consistently, nor adequately performed. Department should establish and implement process for setting Program fees. Department misallocated some Medical Marijuana Fund monies. Here’s the 66pp full report. 19-107_Report.
Leafly
JUNE 28, 2019
This week: The presidential contenders come out (mostly) for legalization, and Oregon wants to export hay bales of weed. The post The Roll-Up #93: Crossing State Lines With Cannabis appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
JUNE 28, 2019
Obviously, work in the cannabis industry for attorneys is way more than just state license acquisition. In fact, after a few years and with the exception of competitive licensing regimes, state licensing slows down and is usually taken in-house by cannabis companies that formulate compliance teams. In turn, as time goes on, a significant amount of the legal work in the industry turns on transactions between licensees.
Cannabis Info
JUNE 28, 2019
A Quick Guide to Girl Scout Cookies. When enthusiasts talk about popular strains of cannabis, it’s never long before someone mentions the Girl Scout Cookie strain. Not only is it a great starter seed and plant for those just getting into growing their own crops, it’s an excellent mood enhancer providing equal measures of stimulation and relaxation. Here we take a closer look at this iconic strain and explore which products you should buy if you want to start cultivating your own cannabis plants.
Cannabis Life Network
JUNE 28, 2019
Chinese authorities see the legalization of cannabis in Canada and the United States as a threat that has increased cannabis trafficking into China. In a June 17 press conference in Beijing reported by CNN, deputy director of the China National Narcotics Control Commission Liu Yuejin said there was a 25% increase in cannabis users over […]. The post China sees cannabis legalization as a new threat appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 28, 2019
FLORIDA: On June 25, Florida Governor Ron Desantis signed SB 1020 into law, dramatically expanding Florida’s hemp program and explicitly legalizing the retail sale and possession of hemp-derived CBD. Individuals can now carry CBD on their person without arrest. In anticipation of this signing, Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner has already issued draft rules for implementation.
The Joint Blog
JUNE 28, 2019
According to new research, the use of marijuana is a safe and effective treatment for those with fibromyalgia. The study, titled Safety and efficacy of medical cannabis in fibromyalgia, was published by the Journal of Clinical Medicine and was published online by the U.S. National Institute of Health. Researchers conducted “A prospective observational study with six months follow-up period based on fibromyalgia patients who were willing to answer the questionnaire in a specialized medical
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 28, 2019
With a long standing office on the mainland it’d make sense that they’d be able to comment on this and actually make sense of what’s going on. The piece has been published in Cannabis Business Executive. Follow the links for the full article. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from China in U.S. Cannabis Businesses. By Jonathan Bench , Attorney @ Harris Bricken.
Leaf Science
JUNE 28, 2019
Imagine the absurdity… billions of us floating in outer space and no one knows why. Is it any wonder then that so many of us join religions, sects and cults? ‘Join NOW and receive the secrets of life. Terms & conditions may apply.’. This latest promotion offers cannabis to new members. So should you join? In a secluded farm in Merced, California, lives a group of nuns who grow cannabis sativa.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 28, 2019
Just when you thought all hope was lost on a sensible drug debate in Australia, along comes this. The Uniting Church stance isn’t actually that surprising. They manage the Kings Cross drug injecting room and are one of the few Christian organisations in Australia who actually practice what they preach. Shock Jock Jones or “The Parrot” as he’s known is another matter altogether.
Leafwell
JUNE 28, 2019
When sporting season arrives, sports pages are filled with stories on drug testing and athletes who have failed. Now, the question arrives what makes athletes consume drugs? Well, there are several reasons. The pressure to perform at peak physical performance regularly, perhaps some psychological issues stemming from childhood and, of course, the aches and pains accrued through training.
Cannabis Maven
JUNE 28, 2019
The Canadian government recently announced regulations allowing new cannabis products to come to market. Navigating what these new products may be and what the regulations mean for consumers can be challenging.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 28, 2019
Since the dawn of early civilization, humans have preferred the natural herbs over the processed ones for making the tea. Although caffeine is one of the most popular beverages, over the years, man has used other herbs to make the tea. Moreover, one of these herbal compounds is nothing but the native herb of Southeast Asia- Kratom. What is Kratom? Now, you must be thinking about how it gives the same flavor or aroma of that of the tea leaves.
NORML
JUNE 28, 2019
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! This week, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Earl Blumenauer introduced legislation to allow for interstate commerce when it comes to state-legal cannabis programs. Governor Janet Mills (D) of Maine signed legislation into law setting rules and regulations for the adult use cannabis market.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 28, 2019
As Kratom is becoming more and more popular all around the world, it is becoming imperative for consumers to know the fundamental difference between the different strains. Though Kratom as a whole is a single species with certain specific characters and after effects, the strains of the same difference in their characters, this is the reason why studying them is essential before the usage.
Healer
JUNE 28, 2019
Cannabinoids have been shown to reduce the intensity of pain, including inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain, and cancer pain. Cannabinoids reduce spasticity and the pain associated with muscle spasm. Beyond decreasing the intensity of pain, many patients report that cannabis changes the nature of the pain, making it more bearable and less distracting.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 28, 2019
You all are aware that over the years the medical health has been threatened by extreme smoking events, where the leading cause of every single disease is the high concentration of nicotine in the blood. Though in the beginning, smoking the cigarettes or other nicotine tubes seems to be relaxing and as an escapade from the stress, as the number of cigarettes increase, there is a relevant rise in the number of health problems.
NORML
JUNE 28, 2019
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday signed legislation finalizing regulations governing the licensed production and retail sale of cannabis to adults. With the passage of the new rules, it is estimated that marijuana retailers may be operational by March 2020. Under the rules , commercial licenses will initially (until 2021) be granted only to state residents.
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