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Cannabis for Eating Disorders

Leafwell

Cannabis is often used to increase appetite in people suffering from conditions such as cancer or AIDS/HIV. The idea of using cannabis for those with eating disorders is not exactly new, and in many ways the logic is entirely sound. However, eating disorders have several key differences to cachexia developing from other chronic illnesses, meaning that treating them requires slightly different.

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Are CBD-Infused Alcohol Beverages Legal?

Canna Law Blog

The recent wave of crackdowns on cannabidiol (“CBD”)-infused alcohol beverages has further exacerbated public confusion regarding the legal status of the cannabis plant’s non-psychoactive compound. This post provides an overview of the regulatory framework of alcoholic beverages, including pre-manufactured industrial hemp-infused drinks and “homemade” alcoholic drinks infused with CBD oil or extracts.

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Rick Steves: I support home cultivation rights for all marijuana consumers

NORML

In 2012, I was proud to help fund and promote the passage of I-502 which legalized, taxed, and regulated marijuana in my home state of Washington. Now, seven years later, I’m delighted to see more and more politicians, not just on the West coast, stepping up to address marijuana policy reform and fighting to uphold the civil liberty of adults who enjoy smoking pot responsibly.

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Why Survivors of Sexual Violence Choose Cannabis to Heal

Leafly

Take a look at the science behind how cannabis can help heal the trauma associated with sexual violence, and hear the stories of survivors who've incorporated it into their healing process. The post Why Survivors of Sexual Violence Choose Cannabis to Heal 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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Recreational Cannabis Legalization Bill Advances In New Hampshire

MassRoots

A bill to legalize recreational cannabis for adults in New Hampshire has advanced in the state’s House of Representatives. Narrowly approved by the House committee of Criminal Justice and Public Safety in a vote of 10 to 9, House Bill 481 now advances to the states’s full House of Representatives for consideration. The main sponsor of House Bill 481, Rep.

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First Medical Cannabis Dispensary Opens In North Dakota This Week

MassRoots

After two years of waiting, medical marijuana patients in North Dakota’s largest city will finally have safe, reliable access to medication. The very first medical cannabis dispensary in the Roughrider State is opening in Fargo on February 28, 2019. Voters in North Dakota approved Measure 5 , legalizing the use of medical cannabis as well as a retail market for the medication, in November 2016.

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Tech Helps San Francisco Erase 8,000 Cannabis Convictions

Leafly

Over 8,000 marijuana-related convictions were erased or reduced using an approach that prosecutors nationwide should adopt, San Francisco's district attorney announced Monday. The post Tech Helps San Francisco Erase 8,000 Cannabis Convictions appeared first on Leafly.

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The Best Way To Germinate Cannabis Seeds For Maximum Success Rates

Otherside Farms

Both grow sites and user forums advise new growers to germinate their precious (and expensive) cannabis seeds in damp paper towels. And, those same beginners complain year after year about seeds that either won’t crack or don’t thrive once they touch dirt. Do yourself a favor and leave the paper products in the kitchen where they belong.

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Extreme Defoliation: High-Risk Ways to Boost Cannabis Yields and Bag Appeal

Leafly

All cannabis growers perform some light pruning, but extreme defoliation techniques take the practice to a new level. Read more on these high-risk, high-reward training practices. The post Extreme Defoliation: High-Risk Ways to Boost Cannabis Yields and Bag Appeal appeared first on Leafly.

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How Marijuana Can Change Your Relationship To Money

The Fresh Toast

How Marijuana Can Change Your Relationship To Money According to one study, people who smoke marijuana do not care as much about money as their sober counterparts. The post How Marijuana Can Change Your Relationship To Money appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Maryland Sets Sights on Cannabis Bills—18 of Them

Leafly

Sen. Bobby Zirkin, the lead sponsor on 11 of the 18 bills, says the objective of pushing so many pieces of legislation is to normalize medical marijuana as medication. The post Maryland Sets Sights on Cannabis Bills—18 of Them appeared first on Leafly.

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Legalization Is Paving the Way to a Greener Society: 5 Things You Need to Know Before Opening a Dispensary

Otherside Farms

A few decades ago, you couldn’t open a cannabis dispensary in any state without facing the wrath of the state laws. This is now a thing of the past in most states, thanks to the legalization of the sale and use of cannabis in these states. There are a lot of opportunities that have been brought by this legalization. You could be interested in opening a dispensary to take advantage of such opportunities but are not sure where to begin.

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New York’s Legalization Push Becomes a Battle Royale

Leafly

Upstate farmers want to grow it. NYC bodega owners want to sell it. Reformers want convictions expunged. In this bill, every sentence counts. The post New York’s Legalization Push Becomes a Battle Royale appeared first on Leafly.

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What CBD Shutdowns Mean and How to Fix the Problem

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Darren Kaplan; Garrett Graff. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. In the early months of 2019, and after the recent passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, an increasing number of state and municipal agencies continue to pay close attention to hemp-derived CBD products, in some cases leaving products under siege by regulators.

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Relax and Unwind With These Cannabis-Infused Products From Colorado

Leafly

Ease life's many tensions with a touch of infused relaxation. Try these soothing cannabis products from Colorado. The post Relax and Unwind With These Cannabis-Infused Products From Colorado appeared first on Leafly.

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Despite Decent Sales, NSLC Fails to Turn a Profit on Cannabis

WeedAdvisor

Marijuana may not be living up to its name as a cash crop for the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation, reports CBC News. Despite $17.4 million in sales after legalization, the government-run organization still fails to turn a profit. While there are many factors at play, Nova Scotia has an uphill battle ahead if they wish to make the NSLC profitable. Overhead Costs Largely to Blame.

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LPs Undeterred by Ontario’s Attempt to Limit Influence in Retail Landscape

Leafly

The policy was meant as a boon to small businesses but Licensed Producers have found ways around provincial limitations. The post LPs Undeterred by Ontario’s Attempt to Limit Influence in Retail Landscape appeared first on Leafly.

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There is no AOAC Certification on Cannabis

Medicinal Genomics

The Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) publishes microbiological and chemical standards used globally to promote trade and to facilitate public health and safety. Testing labs trust AOAC-certified testing methods because they have passed a rigorous validation process and results have been repeated in multiple locations. However, the AOAC has not certified any microbial testing method on cannabis.

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Ontario Cannabis Policy Continues to Hurt the Legal Market

WeedAdvisor

From opt-outs to gross limitations on the number of initial cannabis stores, “competent” is hardly a word we could use to describe Ontario’s marijuana policy. Now, the Financial Post reports yet another ill-conceived move. Ontario will not allow dispensaries to offer “click-and-collect” purchases or home deliveries. . This of course not only deprives consumers of convenience but also serves to make the black market more enticing.

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Hilary Bricken Writes For MRR, “The City of Los Angeles has long endured questions surrounding its elusive Phase 3 licensing process for cannabis businesses.”

Cannabis Law Report

Article By Hilary Bricken of Canna Law Blog . The City of Los Angeles has long endured questions surrounding its elusive Phase 3 licensing process for cannabis businesses. The City completed Phase 1 and 2 licensing without too much crazy change, but Phase 3 is very likely going to be a different story, and will affect a lot of stakeholders for better or worse.

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Quebec’s Poorly-Conceived Cannabis Legislation Encounters Strong Resistance

WeedAdvisor

In a move that should be surprising to nobody but the misguided, poorly-informed politicians, Quebec’s proposal to increase the minimum cannabis age from 18 to 21 received significant opposition. Quebec is the least cannabis-friendly province, with 54% of the people opposing legalization, according to a December article in City News. But despite its strong anti-cannabis stance, experts from all over the province lined up to voice their dissent at a series of committee meetings starting February

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Zimbabwe Press Says Govt Has Approved 37 Investors Who Have Shown Interest In Producing Medical Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Victoria Falls — Government has approved 37 investors who have shown interest to produce cannabis (mbanje or dagga) for medicinal or scientific purposes. This follows last year’s decision by Government to legalise cannabis production. Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement Deputy Minister Vangelis Haritatos said Government was overwhelmed by applications after more than 200 foreign and local investors showed interest in venturing into production of cannabis in the countr

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Weedmaps Not Concerned About Listing Illegal Dispensaries

WeedAdvisor

Canada’s legal cannabis market is taking a downward spiral in some provinces, with the grey market taking advantage of the open market’s low stock, higher prices and slow delivery times. While these illegal distributors are easy enough to find with a simple Internet search, a major player in cannabis culture does not seem to care about which side of the law it falls under.

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Tobacco Authority of Thailand (TAT) Fails In Attempt To License Commercial Cannabis Grows

Cannabis Law Report

The Tobacco Authority of Thailand (TAT) can apply for a licence to grow cannabis but it will not cover any kind of commercial use, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The stand comes after the government legalised the use of cannabis for medical and research purposes. On Saturday, the TAT (formerly the Thai Tobacco Monopoly) reportedly proposed to contract farmers that they grow cannabis and hemp for commercial use to make up for a revenue shortfall due to an expected hike in ex

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Toronto Medical Officer of Health Suggest Banning “Kid-Friendly” Edibles

WeedAdvisor

In a classic move that should not surprise any of us, an out-of-touch member of the medical community thinks that we should ban several upcoming cannabis products to keep youth safe. Toronto medical officer of health Dr. Eileen de Villa intends to submit a report outlining which practices and products need to be banned to allegedly protect young people, says CBC News.

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CalCannabis Solves Representation Issue

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: “Jordan Zoot. “aBIZinaBOX Inc., CPA’s” PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. CalCannabis Solves Representation Issue – approximately thirteen months ago [1], we discovered that agencies in California that regulate the cannabis industry [“ CDFA-CalCannabis “, “ CDPH-MCSB “, and “ BCC “, collectively the “Regulators”] did not have a procedure for representation of applican

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Lawyers Recommend Adults to Lock Up their Marijuana

WeedAdvisor

Parents should keep their cannabis secured from children, warn some lawyers. Recent stories about children being poisoned by edibles are a fairly regular occurrence since legalization. As Global News points out, keeping cannabis out in the open is a matter of common sense, let alone safety. But judging by recent reports of THC poisoning in children, it is clear that many adults still do not get the message.

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New Hampshire House Committee Approves Marijuana Legalization Bill

The Joint Blog

A key committee in New Hampshire’s House of Representatives has given approval to legislation that would legalize marijuana for those 21 and older. House Bill 481 was passed last week by the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee in a 10 to 9 vote. The measure now moves towards a vote by the full House of Representatives. Passage in the House would send the bill to the Senate; passage in the Senate would send it to Governor Chris Sununu who would have the option of signing it

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Uh Oh, California Could Run Out of Legal Cannabis by Summer

Leafly

More than 6,000 temporary farm licenses are expiring through July. Only 9 permanent licenses have been issued to replace them. The post Uh Oh, California Could Run Out of Legal Cannabis by Summer appeared first on Leafly.

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Bahamas: The Illegal Plantation Was So Huge A Helicopter Crew Could Smell It From The Air

Cannabis Law Report

ANDROS ISLAND, Bahamas (WFLA) – The Coast Guard, Drug Enforcement Administration and Bahamian authorities have eradicated more than 200,000 illegal marijuana plants in the Bahamas. On Feb. 6, a Coast Guard helicopter crew from Operation Bahamas, Turks & Caicos recognized a strong smell of marijuana while flying over Andros Island on a joint patrol.

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