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California: Lawmakers Advance Legislation Permitting Medical Cannabis Use in Hospitals

NORML

Senate Bill 311 (a/k/a Ryan's Law) provides for "a terminally ill patient’s use of medicinal cannabis within the health care facility.". The post California: Lawmakers Advance Legislation Permitting Medical Cannabis Use in Hospitals appeared first on NORML.

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Fresh research concludes legalized cannabis does not increase use among teens

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New data from legal states affirms now-consensus view. The post Fresh research concludes legalized cannabis does not increase use among teens appeared first on Leafly.

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Is cannabis legal in Israel?

The Cannigma

Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized (legalization may be pending). Cannabis is legal for medical use in Israel and the country has implemented decriminalization policies for small-scale possession charges. And while the promise of legal recreational cannabis in the Promised Land has been deferred for now, legalization appears to be a matter of time.

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The most popular cannabis strains in Massachusetts right now

Leafly

Leafly crunched the numbers to find out the most popular marijuana strains in Massachusetts. Learn about their effects and read helpful reviews submitted by real consumers. The post The most popular cannabis strains in Massachusetts right now 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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Federal prosecutors seeking an 11-year sentence for the former mayor of Fall River, Massachusetts, Jasiel Correia

Cannabis Law Report

It looks like they want to bring the hammer down on him. Ganjapreneur write. Federal prosecutors are seeking an 11-year sentence for the former mayor of Fall River, Massachusetts after he was found guilty in May of extorting cannabis businesses , the Associated Press reports. Jasiel Correia, 29, was arrested in 2019 on charges of extortion and fraud and was ultimately found guilty on all of the 21 charges levied against him.

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Massachusetts: Tatiana Fridkes “Manager” Of Illegal Delivery Service Pleads Guilty

Cannabis Law Report

The Patriot Ledger reports. BOSTON – A Boston woman who worked for an unlicensed marijuana delivery company run by a Milton woman that had millions of dollars in revenue has pleaded guilty, federal prosecutors said Monday. Tatiana Fridkes, who also goes by the name Sonya, 34, of Boston, was sentenced Friday to time served and two years of probation, and was also ordered to pay $82,000 in restitution, according to a statement from the U.S. attorney’s office in Boston.

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Discover The Lesser Known Cannabis Terpenes No One’s Heard Of

Veriheal

Interest in cannabis terpenes is ever-increasing as consumers and researchers seek to understand the compounds behind the aromatic smells and their benefits. Most people are already familiar with the terpenes known as myrcene, pinene, limonene, linalool, humulene, and caryophyllene. However, there are many more yet to be made known. That being said, let’s have a look at the following terpenes, which you likely may not have heard of. .

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The 7 Types of Technology You Need to Run a Successful Dispensary – Cannabis Business Executive

SpeedWeed

The 7 Types of Technology You Need to Run a Successful Dispensary – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post The 7 Types of Technology You Need to Run a Successful Dispensary – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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How to Move Your Outdoor Cannabis Plants Indoors

Leafwell

We all know weather is unpredictable but some times of year are more reliable for outdoor cannabis grows, such as summertime in the northern hemisphere. As fall approaches and the weather begins to change, however, it may be necessary to move outdoor grows inside to protect them from the colder climate. When growing cannabis, it’s generally best to stick to the medium you’re already growing with.

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Medical Marijuana Cultivators in Alabama to Start Planting in 2022 |

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The panel tasked with overseeing the implementation of Alabama’s new medical cannabis law will reportedly urge lawmakers to tweak the measure in order to begin the plant cultivation process sooner. That news comes via AL.com , which said that the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has been in discussions with state legislators “about changing the date to allow cultivators to be licensed sooner, by no later than early 2022.”.

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The Biological and Effective Differences of Sativa and Indica

Otherside Farms

Did you know that following the legalization of marijuana in most states, you can now buy or grow cannabis? In fact, due to its accessibility, the U.S. cannabis industry is projected to reach $30 billion in market value annually by 2025. The only challenge you may encounter is choosing between the two main types of marijuana–Sativa, and Indica. Not one cannabis strain is the same.

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Oregon Cannabis: Deschutes County Sues OLCC and DOR for a Share of Marijuana Tax Revenues – Cannabis Business Executive

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Oregon Cannabis: Deschutes County Sues OLCC and DOR for a Share of Marijuana Tax Revenues – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Oregon Cannabis: Deschutes County Sues OLCC and DOR for a Share of Marijuana Tax Revenues – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Ganjapreneur Story: Anti-Cannabis Republican May Be Largest Holder of Cannabis Stocks in Congress

Cannabis Law Report

Thankyou Ganjapreneur for what will turn out to be our favourite story of the week. We just love it when these people are caught with their hand in the till. Ganjapreneur write. Republican Congresswoman Virginia Foxx has made six investments in Marlboro cigarettes’ parent company, Altria Group Inc., which in turn, has invested $1.8 billion into a Canadian cannabis producer.

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Viola Launches Harrington Institute for Cannabis Education Powered by Cleveland School of Cannabis

SpeedWeed

California’s 1911 recall law means a governor who wins 49.9% of the vote in a recall election can be replaced by someone who gets 20% or even less. That is what’s at stake for Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is up against a Republican-backed attempt to oust him from office during a California gubernatorial recall election Sept. 14. In the two-part ballot process, should a simple majority of voters on the recall question answer “yes,” Newsom will be removed from office and succeeded by a candid

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Psychedelic Patents May be Bad for Your Health A Conversation with Chris Byrnes, Leslie Booher and Mason Marks

Cannabis Law Report

Psychedelic Patents May be Bad for Your Health. Part of our Special Series: “Patenting the Sacred” A Conversation with Chris Byrnes, Leslie Booher and Mason Marks. Wednesday, September 15th 12-1:30 PM. Psychedelic therapy is producing evidence of success in treating mental health disorders with potential to help respond to a growing mental health crisis.

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Maryland Legislative Panel Begins Work On Cannabis Legalization |

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A legislative panel assembled to study the legalization of recreational marijuana in Maryland began work last Wednesday, laying out plans to draft a referendum ballot measure for next year’s general election. The working group of 10 members of the Maryland House of Delegates is tasked with creating a plan to legalize cannabis for use by adults while addressing the harms created and perpetuated by the failed War on Drugs.

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Press Release: Jushi Holdings Inc. Completes Nature’s Remedy Acquisition and Officially Enters Massachusetts Market

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How Houseplant Built a Brand for the U.S. Market

SpeedWeed

California’s 1911 recall law means a governor who wins 49.9% of the vote in a recall election can be replaced by someone who gets 20% or even less. That is what’s at stake for Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is up against a Republican-backed attempt to oust him from office during a California gubernatorial recall election Sept. 14. In the two-part ballot process, should a simple majority of voters on the recall question answer “yes,” Newsom will be removed from office and succeeded by a candid

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The First International Cannabis Shipment by The Green Organix Dutchman Holding Ltd (OTCMKTS: TGODF) is Destined for the South African Medical Market

Cannabis Law Report

Health and wellness are one of the keys of focus for a majority of cannabis companies. On the other hand, and as nature intended, the cultivation of organic cannabis more often than not happens in living soil. And looking around, Green Organix Dutchman Holding Ltd (OTCMKTS: TGODF) does this a lot. The company’s commitment is to produce its products responsibly, without much impact on the environment.

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Teen pot use hasn’t risen amid legalization, researchers conclude

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Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts said in March that he opposed medical cannabis because, ‘if you legalize marijuana, you’re going to kill your kids. That’s what the data shows from around the country.’. Yeah, exactly the opposite of that, Pete. In a new Research Letter published Sept. 7 in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), researchers analyzed 28 years’ worth of Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) data to ascertain whether states that have passed medical or recreational cannabis l

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Norwegian Press Reports AROD Oslo Cannabis Police Action

Cannabis Law Report

Aviso Oslo’s take on the AROD action that we reported on yesterday care of Google Translate. Here Yngve smokes cannabis right in front of the police: – Nice moment. NEVER TOOK THE JOINT: The police seized all the drugs shortly after this photo was taken, but not the joint of Yngve. Photo: Simen Kjellin. Marius Medby Edda Drægni. 09/21/21 21:20.

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Last-minute cannabis license prompts calls for investigation – Cannabis Business Executive

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Last-minute cannabis license prompts calls for investigation – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Last-minute cannabis license prompts calls for investigation – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Karma Koala Podcast Episode 38… This week Heather. speaks with Jim Plamondon the author of “Precision Fermented Cannabinoids: Disrupting Cannabis Extracts and lawyer Rod Kight of Kight Law.

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Karma Koala Podcast – Brought To You By Cannabis Law Report Episode 38… This week Heather. speaks with Jim Plamondon the author of “Precision Fermented Cannabinoids: Disrupting Cannabis Extracts – Cannabinoids made by precision fermentation pose an existential threat to much of the cannabis farming & processing industry.” and lawyer Rod Kight of Kight Law.

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Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission wants plants in ground next year – Cannabis Business Executive

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Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission wants plants in ground next year – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission wants plants in ground next year – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Albania: Democratic Party Says Incumbent Party’s Policies Have Made The Country A Cannabis Greenhouse

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Most popular weed strains in Massachusetts

SpeedWeed

Massachusetts is among the latest states to join the ranks of the legal recreational cannabis world. The Baked Bean State—which we have lovingly nicknamed the “The Baked State”—made its official recreational debut early in 2020 and has experienced steady growth since. For Bay Staters, this growth has opened the doors to a wide variety of new cannabis strains to pick and choose from.

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NY – Delaware County: Sheriff stirs opposition to legalized cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

They are still out there… The state deadline for “opting out” of cannabis retail sales is approaching as Delaware County’s 19 towns and 10 villages grapple with a push from the county sheriff to get cannabis operations banned. Under the Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act, cannabis retail licenses may be granted in any municipality, unless a local law prohibiting retail dispensaries is passed by the end of the year.

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KILL TONY #522 – CHRISTINA PAZSITZKY

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KILL TONY #522 – CHRISTINA PAZSITZKY Sponsored by SpeedWeed. Christina Pazsitzky, William Montgomery, Hans Kim, Davis Lucas, Matthew Muehling, Michael A. Gonzales, Yoni, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban – 08/30/2021. SpeedWeed – America’s Cannabis Delivery Service – [link]. The post KILL TONY #522 – CHRISTINA PAZSITZKY appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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California Bills On Smokable Hemp, CBD Foods And Cannabis Use In Hospitals Head To Governor’s Desk

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment reports. California cannabis advocates scored a pair of victories in the state legislature this week. Lawmakers sent a bill to the governor’s desk to set up a regulatory framework for hemp-derived CBD sales that also removes the ban on smokable hemp products, and they also approved a measure to require hospitals to permit medical marijuana use by certain patients.

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Jeremiah Wonders… #196 – Josh Wolf Vol. 3

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Jeremiah Wonders… #196 – Josh Wolf Vol. 3 Sponsored by SpeedWeed. Josh Wolf returns to the show to share his thoughts on the benefits of calling bluffs, reminiscing on failed auditions and accidentally sitting on your meat and potatoes. Follow @jeremiahstandup & @JoshWolfComedy. New Scissor Bros Merch!: shop.upstatemerch.com/scissorbros/shop/home.