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5 Things Doctors Know About CBD

The Fresh Toast

CBD is incredibly popular, but a lot of questions surrounding the compound remain unanswered. Here are some science supported facts. Continue reading 5 Things Doctors Know About CBD at The Fresh Toast.

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Vaping in Oregon: The Flavored Products Ban is Just the Beginning

Canna Law Blog

On Friday, Oregon Governor Kate Brown issued Executive Order No. 19-09 (the “Order”), which directs the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to “take immediate action to address the vaping public health crisis.” In one sense, the Order is narrower than many people feared and expected : specifically, it bans only “flavored vaping products” and not all vaping products.

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Maine’s first cannabis sales expected by March 2020

Leafly

Maine marijuana enthusiasts will probably be able to purchase their preferred products in retail stores by March 2020 after years of waiting. The post Maine’s first cannabis sales expected by March 2020 appeared first on Leafly.

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Proposed L.A. Vaping Ban Could End Some Pot Companies

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

Following a slew of vaping related lung disease cases, a Los Angeles City Council member calls for a year-long ban on all vaping sales. The proposed ban has many in the industry rushing to cut the motion off before it becomes law. The major concern is that such a ban could mean the end for countless vaping companies who are solely in business to sell vape pens and cartridges.

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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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This holiday, win the cannabis fight with your anti-weed relatives

Leafly

Whether you’re quietly mellow at dinner time or feel the need to defend your lifestyle, here’s a list of things that were once illegal in Canada that are now, frankly, pretty laughable. Consider them bullet points for when you’re gathered around the holiday table with conservative family members. The post This holiday, win the cannabis fight with your anti-weed relatives appeared first on Leafly.

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Mexican Senate Leader Says Marijuana Will Be Legalized This Month

Cannabis Law Report

The Senate leader of Mexico’s ruling party said that the lawmakers will vote on a bill to legalize marijuana for adult use by the end of the month. There are numerous pieces of legalization legislation already on the table, but Sen. Ricardo Monreal of the MORENA party said his chamber is nearly done crafting a new reform bill that will be the product of weeks of public forums and open-session debates.

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Adult-Use Establishment Applications Have Been Released; Can be Filed November 1

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

The Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) released its adult-use marihuana establishment license application forms last Thursday, along with detailed instructions and checklists. As reported previously , the MRA will begin accepting applications November 1, and those who are already licensed on the medical marihuana side of the industry will face a less rigorous application process to tag on adult-use licenses.

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Illinois: State Sen. Toi Hutchinson Takes on New Role as Illinois’ ‘Cannabis Czar’

Cannabis Law Report

Wttw.com report……… Hutchinson has been tapped by Gov. J.B. Pritzker to take on a new, $220,000-a-year role as the state’s cannabis regulation oversight officer – or, as most headlines put it: “cannabis czar.”. Appointed to the Senate in 2009, Hutchinson has long pushed for legalization and to include so-called social equity goals in the legislation, including ensuring that people with low-level marijuana convictions have their records expunged and that minority-owned businesses

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The 10 most popular cannabis strains in Washington

Leafly

We took a look at menu items from our Washington vendors to determine the top ten most commonly listed cannabis strains in the state. The post The 10 most popular cannabis strains in Washington appeared first on Leafly.

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Trademark Protection And The Cannabis Sector

Cannabis Law Report

Via JD Supra. Kourtney Mulcahy of law firm akerman writes… Companies entering into the emerging market for medical and recreational marijuana products and services will face unique challenges when attempting to protect trademarks. Such challenges include brand protection in states where such products are legal and navigating the trademark application process before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

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How to Pass a Urine Test in The Modern Era?

Otherside Farms

There are tons of content all over the internet describing how you can pass a urine drug test. In this modern era, passing this drug test is crucial, especially if you are fighting for the custody of your kids, searching for a job, or looking to stay out of prison. Therefore, to ensure you do not find yourself in these compromising situations, here are four tips on how you can pass a urine test.

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Hemp Crop Causing A Stink Amongst Residents In North Kingstown Rhode Island

Cannabis Law Report

The state’s first and largest hemp crop in at least a half century is causing a stink in North Kingstown. Neighbors around Dawson Hodgson’s 65 acres of hemp off Exeter Road are expected to appeal to the Town Council Monday night to do something about the pungent skunk-like odor which they say has permeated their houses, cars and clothes since August.

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Ken Beattie – License to Chill – Episode 3

Cannabis Life Network

In studio today, Bert sits down with Ken Beattie, the Executive Director of the BC Craft Brewers Guild. For over 25 years, he has been a mainstay of the beer industry, and is a certified [Prud’homme] Beer Educator. With the craft beer boom still flourishing in British Columbia, Ken sits down to chat about the current […]. The post Ken Beattie – License to Chill – Episode 3 appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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Marijuana Seeds: The Extensive Guide

Cannabis Law Report

Until recently, the marijuana industry was seeping in shadows. But, with the global superpowers legalizing it under recreational and medical use, it has witnessed a boom. Young entrepreneurs are keen to set up the manufacturing industries and enter the mainstream dispensary business. And to begin with, the very first thing they need is marijuana seeds, for initiating the cultivation.

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Nurse Practitioner

Canna Care Docs

We are seeking a licensed Rhode Island Nurse Practitioner for our new clinic in North Smithfield, RI. This individual would work directly with patients and team members to insure we are providing the best care possible. About Canna Care Docs…. The Canna Care Docs team is comprised of physicians, licensed healthcare practitioners and support staff who all share the goal of helping patients along their medical cannabis journey.

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Why Does Marijuana Make You Lose Weight?

CannaMD

While medical marijuana has gained significant recognition over the past several years for its ability to safely and effectively treat a variety of conditions, ranging from anxiety and pain to cancer and Crohn’s disease , doctors have only recently started to notice a secondary – and equally intriguing – result of medical cannabis use: Weight loss.

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Doctor Says Public Not Educated Enough About Marijuana Safety

WeedAdvisor

While it is great that the stigma around cannabis is slowly rescinding, an unfortunate side effect is that, in many people’s minds, the drug is totally safe. By now, it is undeniable that marijuana’s health effects are much less severe when compared to other drugs and there are many medicinal benefits, while its counterparts are only known to cause damage.

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Solving the Live-Dead Problem

Medicinal Genomics

One of the common objections to using qPCR for microbial testing is the fact that the method does not distinguish between live and dead DNA. PCR primers and probes will amplify any DNA in the sample that matches the target sequence, regardless of viability. This is what we call the Live-Dead problem. . Many critics falsely assume DNA-based methods will fail more material than culture-based methods when it comes to threshold tests, such as Total Yeast and Mold and Total Aerobic Count , and leave

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Legalization, Not Restriction, is the Solution to the Vaping Crisis

WeedAdvisor

The recent string of vaping illnesses reported in the United States led to a knee-jerk reaction by legislators to either ban or restrict all vaping products. Now, an entire industry is teetering on the verge of destruction. But this is hardly surprising. Banning or maintaining the illegality of something perceived as dangerous is usually the default when it comes to public health and safety (with some exceptions).

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