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Brief info on CBD, hemp & cannabis and health benefits of CBD

Cannabis Law Report

Brief info on CBD, hemp & cannabis and health benefits of CBD. . Cannabis, Hemp, and CBD have close connections in between. Although some specific variants of cannabis, e.g., cannabis, Sativa have been used in industrial hemp cultivation, the other two variants usually have legal controversies. In many countries, the CBD is the main ingredient in multiple products, with the assurance of maintaining THC level to the permitted level of less than 0.3% to 0.2%.

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Finding perfect balance: How cannabis affects homeostasis

Leafly

Homeostasis is the body's way of balancing all of its complex systems—and cannabis may play a role in restoring it. The post Finding perfect balance: How cannabis affects homeostasis appeared first on Leafly.

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Delaware cannabis advocates rally for increased medical access with home grow!

NORML

Delaware cannabis patients and advocates will gather in Dover on Wednesday to rally support for The Delaware Patient Right to Grow Act, House Bill 243. This change would allow registered patients and registered caregivers to grow medical cannabis at home. The bill will have a hearing in the House Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee where committee members accept public comment before voting to release the bill to the full House for consideration.

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We watched ‘Reefer Madness’ to confirm it’s still complete garbage

Leafly

Why is everyone psychotic and no one inhaling? We watched 'Reefer Madness' to discuss what's wrong with the anti-marijuana propaganda film. The post We watched ‘Reefer Madness’ to confirm it’s still complete garbage 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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Trade secrets and forbidden solvents in today’s cannabis extracts

Cannabis Life Network

Botanical extraction is used in various industries from cosmetics to cleaning products, and of course in food. We recently detailed six of the most common methods of extraction used in the cannabis industry, and a total of nine permitted solvents. Yet, Health Canada has approved nearly forty solvents for cannabis processors. In the realm of […].

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The SQDC has slashed its retail plan from 150 stores to 100

Leafly

Quebec’s retail model, though strict, has been a peculiar success in the country. Now, the province has decided to adjust its initial retail plan. The post The SQDC has slashed its retail plan from 150 stores to 100 appeared first on Leafly.

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Sundial layoffs symptom of a larger problem

Cannabis Life Network

The talk of cannabis industry media late last week centered around the lay-offs at Calgary-based cultivator Sundial Growers (NASDAQ:SNDL). The company did not post an official press release about the staff reduction but told Global News’ Kayden Small that “less than 10%” of its staff had been given their walking papers. Sundial’s corporate webpage proudly […].

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Better Understand Cannabis With The Medical Cannabis Handbook

Medical Marijuana 411

The newly released Medical Cannabis Handbook for Healthcare Professionals is one of the most thorough options to best understand medical cannabis. . The post Better Understand Cannabis With The Medical Cannabis Handbook appeared first on Medical Marijuana 411.

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Toronto spent over $300,000 to block illicit dispensaries with concrete

Leafly

It cost the city more than $300,000 to repeatedly seal up CAFE and other illicit Toronto dispensaries, some of which continue to operate. The post Toronto spent over $300,000 to block illicit dispensaries with concrete appeared first on Leafly.

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Tennessee Man In Front Of Judge On Possession Lights Up A Joint In Courtroom

Cannabis Law Report

Spencer Boston was called to discuss his case before General Sessions Judge Haywood Barry. Spencer was talking about how marijuana needed to be legalized. He reached into his pocket and pulled out…… what happened next, not hard to guess ! He certainly doesn’t look that repentent in his mug shot. LEBANON, TN ( WSMV ) — A man making a court appearance on a charge of simple possession was arrested on Monday after lighting a marijuana cigarette in the courtroom.

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Breast Implants And Marijuana: What Women Should Know

The Fresh Toast

While marijuana is typically advised against before surgery, many doctors and surgeons are speaking out about its effects for after-care. . Continue reading Breast Implants And Marijuana: What Women Should Know at The Fresh Toast.

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In-depth Study of Cannabis Compounds and Precautions While Consuming

Cannabis Law Report

What do you consider while buying your stuff from a marijuana dispensary? Generally, high potency is the primary expectation of everyone, but most people don’t know how to find the right stuff. Countless names of improvised marijuana species are so confusing that we fail to distinguish between inferior and superior quality. As a typical cannabis lover, you must be aware of this fact that Sativa, Indica, and Hybrid are the three major species of cannabis that we buy and consume daily.

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Online Dispensary Canada Offers Best Value for Your Money

Otherside Farms

The weed market is booming, and that trend will continue in the future. Acceptance of cannabis as a proven medical substance has made room for the opening of a large number of dispensaries. These are facilities where people can legally procure cannabis and its products for therapeutic purposes. If you’re interested in starting a dispensary, here you can find some useful information: [link].

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New- ANH-Intl Special Report: Is safety the new gremlin for CBD regulation?

Cannabis Law Report

We take a look at where CBD regulation might be going and whether we should be concerned about safety writes Rob Verkerk PhD, scientific and executive director, ANH-Intl. 23 January 2020. We take a look at where CBD regulation might be going and whether we should be concerned about safety. Content Sections. ? No relaxation of legal interpretation in Europe. ?

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What’s New For Oklahoma Medical Marijuana In 2020?

MMJ Recs

Since Oklahoma legalized medical marijuana (MMJ) back in August 2018, the state has quickly become home to one of the largest populations of MMJ users in the entire country. In fact, with more than 210,000 MMJ patients as of November 2019, MMJ users account for nearly 5% of the state’s population. These numbers also reflect that Oklahoma has the biggest MMJ program throughout the whole U.S.

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Oregon: Latest Roundup Of 2020 Updates From The OLCC Concerning Cannabis Licensing Issues

Cannabis Law Report

OLCC Licensing: OLCC Licensing: As of January 13th, 2020 (date of OLCC update), Oregon has 2238 active licenses , a total increase of licenses of 3 since we last reported this Dec. 9th. This totals to 0 Labs, -2 Processors, 5 Farms, 0 Retailers, and 0 Wholesalers. There are now a total of 51,548 active worker permits – an increase of 1,864. OLCC Current Processing Dates for Marijuana Licensing Actions: .

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Marijuana Associated With Neuroprotection in HIV Patients, Says Study

The Joint Blog

According to new research those with HIV who have a history of marijuana use are less likely to experience neurocognitive decline. The research was published in the recent issue of the Journal of Acquired Immunity Definiciency Syndrome, and was published under the study titled Cannabis exposure is associated with a lower likelihood of neurocognitive impairment in people living with HIV,” appears in the Journal of Acquired Immunity Deficiency Syndrome.

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MediPharm sues Hexo claiming breach for $9.8M in unpaid bills

Cannabis Law Report

Bloomberg report… MediPharm Labs Corp. is suing Quebec-based Hexo Corp. after alleging the pot producer failed to pay for millions of dollars’ worth of cannabis oil over a supply deal signed last year, the marijuana extraction company said in a court filing. MediPharm issued a press release on Friday stating its wholly-owned subsidiary filed a lawsuit against an unnamed cannabis producer for $9.8 million in an outstanding payment related to a supply deal announced in 2018.

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Marijuana Arrests Drop Rapidly in Illinois’ Top 5 Largest Suburbs

The Joint Blog

Marijuana arrests dropped significantly in the largest suburbs in Illinois, according to the Associated Press. Arrests for marijuana-related crimes plummeted by a range of 63% and roughly 80% from 2015 to 2018 in the five largest suburbs: These include Aurora, Naperville, Elgin, Joliet and Waukegan. The state had deemed most of these communities as neighborhoods with high numbers of such arrests, the Aurora Beacon-News reported.

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MJ Biz List All Their Upcoming Conferences For The First Half Of The Year

Cannabis Law Report

2020 is Shaping Up to be an Amazing Year in Cannabis. Brought to you by the most trusted source of cannabis business news, MJBizDaily’s events represent some of the best opportunities to invest, network, explore emerging opportunities and understand where you fit in the cannabis landscape. We invite you to explore these nationally and internationally recognized events to find the one that best suits your interests: Investor Intelligence Symposium – this dedicated cannabis investing event fits th

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

The FDA approves the language used on package inserts of prescription drugs. Does the FDA also approve the language of “direct-to -consumer” ads? Actually, no. The language, including the risk or benefit statements, used in “direct to consumer” ads is not FDA-approved. See Answer. See Answer.

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Medical cannabis company to be 1st cross-listed on Jamaica and Canada stock exchanges

Cannabis Law Report

Press Release. TOKI has achieved historic milestones in Jamaica. Tree of Knowledge International Corp, which trades under the name TOKI, will become the first company to be cross-listed between the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) and the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE). TOKI, which already trades on the CSE, will shortly be added to the JSE trading platform having passed all the regulatory hurdles for listing.

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Why Are So Many People Applying for MMJ Licenses in Illinois?

Cannabis Maven

Even with adult-use cannabis legalization in Illinois, medical marijuana licenses are still in demand.

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About 20% of licensed marijuana companies in California’s capital city face temporary closure Says MJ Biz

Cannabis Law Report

More than a fifth of the cannabis companies in Sacramento, California, are confronting the possibility of at least a temporary suspension of operations on the first day of February. City regulators sent notices to dozens of registered marijuana businesses in December as a reminder they had not formally completed the process for acquiring a Sacramento business operations permit.

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Adventures in Cannatourism

Cannabis Maven

Here are some canna-considerations for the first-time traveler.

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President Trump: Marijuana Makes You “Lose IQ Points”

NORML

Photo by Gage Skidmore. In a recently released recording of a conversation that President Trump had with Lev Parnas and others, a short conversation about marijuana can be heard where the President espouses long-debunked claims that echo from the propaganda film Reefer Madness. “Do you think the whole marijuana thing is a good thing?” Trump asked.

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Highlights of MJ Biz Con 2019

Cannabis Maven

MJ Biz Con 2019 was the biggest and best show yet by Marijuana Business Daily.

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NY State Legislature Still Not There On Cuomo’s Cannabis Plan Says Media Report

Cannabis Law Report

The Cuomo administration has amended its marijuana legalization proposals to include new efforts pertaining to regulating the drug market, the taxation of suppliers and how to prod illicit marijuana suppliers to join a legalized system. “We’ve looked at lessons learned,” said Norman Birenbaum, the state’s director of cannabis programs, in an interview after Gov.

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