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Study Examines “Encouraging” Evidence on Medical Marijuana Treating Psychiatric Disorders

The Joint Blog

Marijuana may be use “in the treatment of a range of psychiatric disorders”, according to a new study published in the journal BMC Psychiatry. The study is titled “Medicinal cannabis for psychiatric disorders: a clinically-focused systematic review.” “Medicinal cannabis has received increased research attention over recent years due to loosening global regulatory changes”, states the study’s abstract. “Medicinal cannabis has been reported to have p

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Weed at work: What medical cannabis patients need to know

Leafly

Patients have rights—and responsibilities—when it comes to using medical marijuana at work. Learn how to manage weed in the Canadian workplace here. The post Weed at work: What medical cannabis patients need to know appeared first on Leafly.

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Desperately Seeking Harm: The FDA on CBD

Project CBD

Is there a doctor in the house? The Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) is ailing and needs some serious attention. The FDA has got a bad case of CBD – as in Chronic Bureaucratic Dysfunction. This affliction has been evident for some time, but the symptoms are getting worse.

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State of the State: Washington Regulators Turning a New Leaf (Part 1)

Canna Law Blog

Last year brought significant changes to Washington cannabis via the legislative session. Today I’ll outline some of the ways the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (“LCB”) plans to regulate marijuana in 2020. Before I get into the details let me please encourage you to check out Cannabis Observer , who goes to every LCB meeting and provides details free of charge each week online.

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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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The Week in Weed: January 24, 2020

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. The big news in cannabis this week comes from New Mexico. Legislation introduced last Thursday would legalize recreational marijuana. It would also require dispensaries to offer medical marijuana and prohibit local jurisdictions from banning the industry.

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Huge Data Breach At THSuite Has Exposed Private Details Of Over 30,000 Individuals

Cannabis Law Report

VP Mentor report. In this case,we easily identified THSuite as the owner of the database and contacted the company with our findings. Date discovered : December 24, 2019. Date owners contacted : December 26, 2019. Date Amazon AWS contacted : January 7, 2020. Date database closed : January 14, 2020. Click on image to access THSuite website. These are some of their partners who might not be that enthused by the news.

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After the Green Rush: Cannabis Stocks in 2020

Cannabis Life Network

In January of 2018, Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NASDAQ:ACB) promoted long-time head of investor relations Cam Battley to the position of Chief Corporate Officer. Battley had earned it. The Aurora stock price was cresting at $14 as the well-traveled and often re-told story about Aurora’s ambitious plan to build a series of industrial-sized, fully automated greenhouses […].

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Thailand Medical Cannabis Report Published

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis Catalysts write by way of an introduction. “After taking the first steps towards the liberalization of hemp cultivation over the course of the last few years, at the end of 2018 Thailand’s government decided to legalize medical cannabis as the first Southeast Asian country. Thereby Thailand is on track to become one of the relevant players in the upcoming Asian cannabis and hemp markets, if not worldwide.

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Tweed Collective™ Accepting Project Applications to Support Communities Across Canada

Cannabis Life Network

Application deadline extended to February 20, 2020 SMITHS FALLS, ON, Jan. 23, 2020 /CNW/ – Tweed CollectiveTM is pleased to announce that it has extended its application deadline and will be accepting submissions until February 20, 2020. Tweed Collective is a social purpose initiative that funds community impact projects that are changing where and how Canadians live […].

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How this craft cannabis producer converges science & tradition

Leafly

Generations of farming combined with cutting edge technology are helping consumers learn more about their cannabis products. The post How this craft cannabis producer converges science & tradition appeared first on Leafly.

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BCC Publish Statements on License Posting Requirements / Requirements for the Transportation of Cannabis Goods & Delivery Employees

Cannabis Law Report

Chapter 1. ALL BUREAU LICENSEES. Article 4. Posting and Advertising. 5039. License Posting Requirement. (a) Upon issuance of any license, the licensee shall prominently display the license on the licensed premises where it can be viewed by state and local agencies. If the licensed premises is open to the public, the license shall be displayed in an area that is within plain sight of the public.

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Hemp Legalization Bill Filed in Idaho, Committee Votes to Approve Hearing

The Joint Blog

Legalization to legalize hemp was filed this week in the Idaho Legislature by sponsor State Representative Dorothy Moon (R). The Senate Health and Welfare Committee quickly voted to clear the way for a public hearing. According to the Associated Press, the legislation aims to align state law with federal law contained in the 2018 Farm Bill, changing Idaho law to allow the growing and selling of hemp products containing 0.3% or less of THC.

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Vermont Reps Introduce Bill To Decriminalize “psilocybin, peyote, ayahuasca, and kratom.”

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the draft bill. H-0878 As Introduced. Ganjapreneur have some background. Psychedelics Decriminalization Bill Introduced In Vermont.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

Are the pharmacokinetic parameters of orally administered THC capsules the same for males and females? The results of a single dose study, (randomized and double blind) , which involved 13 healthy females and 15 healthy males suggest that females have a significantly greater peak plasma concentration (Cmax) compared with males after 5?mg THC in a fasted state.

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Debra Borchardt, Green Market Report Interviews Medmen’s Adam Bierman

Cannabis Law Report

A must read interview by GMR before Bierman’s Reddit public Q&A Session tommorrow. Bierman says things like, “our relationship at this point with our lenders is solid.” Green Market Report’s Editor-in-Chief Debra Borchardt spoke with MedMen CEO Adam Bierman regarding the word from vendors that payments have been delayed. This interview has been edited slightly. .

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BCC’s Statement on Posting of QR Codes In Storefront Windows & Carry With Them When Transporting / Delivering Cannabis.

Cannabis Law Report

Today, the California Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) provided notice to the public of proposed emergency cannabis regulations that would make it mandatory for cannabis businesses to post their unique Quick Response Code (QR Code) certificate in storefront windows and carry it with them while transporting or delivering cannabis. . The move is designed to help consumers identify licensed cannabis retail stores, assist law enforcement and support the legal cannabis market where products such

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Consumer Brands Association Forms Expert Board to Provide Strategic Oversight of Advocacy Approach to CBD

Cannabis Law Report

Joining the CBD Advisory Board are: Mick Cornett, former Oklahoma City mayor; Edward Davis, former commissioner, Boston Police Department; Tom Galvin, executive director, Digital Citizens Alliance; Karen Tandy, former administrator, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration; and Michael Taylor, former deputy commissioner, U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Cresco Labs secures up to $200M in debt for cannabis operations

Cannabis Law Report

Cresco Labs Announces Signing of Senior Secured Credit Agreement. January 23, 2020. Initial Drawdown of up to US$100 million expected end of January; Agreement Includes Mutual Option to Increase to up to US$200 million. CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Cresco Labs (CSE:CL) (OTCQX:CRLBF) (“Cresco” or the “Company”), one of the largest vertically integrated multistate cannabis operators in the United States, announced today that it has entered into a non-brokered credit agreement (the “Credit

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NZ Govt Tells MJ Biz They Won’t Be Regulating Cannabis Edibles

Cannabis Law Report

Businesses will be barred from marketing cannabis edibles under New Zealand’s medical program, which kicks off in April, the government confirmed to Marijuana Business Daily, eliminating for now the opportunity for companies to capitalize on what could be a sizable market. Some businesses had believed that doctors would be allowed to prescribe edibles.

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US Hemp Roundtable Launches New Website & Podcast Hosted By Attorney Jonathan Miller

Cannabis Law Report

Launching Hemp Table Talk Podcast and New Website. We are excited to announce the official launch of our new podcast, Hemp Table Talk. This podcast is hosted by U.S. Hemp Roundtable General Counsel, Jonathan Miller, and features guests who are leaders within the industry to speak to a variety of topics related to hemp. On the first episode [link], Jonathan speaks with Roundtable President Josh Hendrix about the journey to hemp legalization and the future of the hemp and CBD movement.

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California: BCC Publish Statement On THC Vaping

Cannabis Law Report

The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) finds that an emergency, as defined in Government Code section 11342.545 currently exists. As such, the Bureau finds that immediate action to amend the Bureau’s regulations is required to avoid serious harm to the public peace, health, safety, and general welfare. A delay in implementing the new requirements will result in continued harm to the public.

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Italy: MINISTRY OF HEALTH DECREE – Definition of maximum levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in food

Cannabis Law Report

MINISTRY OF HEALTH. DECREE 4 November 2019 . Definition of maximum levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in food.(20A00016). (OJ General Series n.11 of 15-01-2020. Source: [link]. THE MINISTER OF HEALTH. Given the law of 2 December 2016, n. 242, bearing: «Provisions for. the promotion of cultivation and the agro-industrial chain. hemp ", published in the Official Gazette of the Republic.

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European Food Safety Authority Reports Says Eating Hemp Foods May Elevate Ingested THC Levels

Cannabis Law Report

For some consumers out there this may seem somewhat of a bonus but may not please others who’ve eaten a hemp bread sandwich everyday for a week only to get a driving ban! The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has looked at THC levels in 12 different categories of hemp foods, including hemp oil, breads and teas. More than 1,500 samples were collected from the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy and Romania.

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Illinois: Proposal would let library districts tax marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis paying for books and information, seems like a good idea to us. The Daily Herald.com reports. A bill filed in Springfield could allow local libraries to get a cut of the taxes on recreational cannabis sales, but it would come at the potential expense of county-level taxes. House Bill 4135 would allow the state’s more than 600 libraries to impose a 1 percent tax on recreational cannabis sales in their jurisdictions.