NORML

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Lehigh Valley NORML, and medical cannabis patients from across Pennsylvania, will hold the second in a series of monthly protests at the Department of Health (PaDOH) headquarters on Forster St. “Patients First: Fixing Medical Marijuana in PA” will commence on Wednesday November 13, 2019 from 08:30 AM-5:00 PM. These events offer a voice to the large number of registered medical marijuana patients who are deeply dissatisfied with the current program.

Patients 252

Patients Marijuana Programs Events 252

The Fresh Toast

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

THCA is the acid form of THC that’s found in the raw cannabis plant. What does all this mean though, and how can THCA have a positive impact on one’s life? Continue reading What Is THCA In Cannabis And What Can It Do For You? at The Fresh Toast.

THC 72

THC Cannabis Cannabinoids Marijuana 72

The Joint Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

According to the results of a small pilot study vaping CBD products might lead to a positive urine test for marijuana. The study tested people after use of cannabidiol (CBD) samples, some containing tiny amounts of THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana), reports Reuters. One-third of those who vaped CBD-dominant cannabis had positive urine tests for THC, according to the report in the Journal of Analytical Toxicology. “The researchers hope the findings will alert users of legal CBD

CBD 24

CBD Vaping THC Hemp 24

Leafly

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

CBD can be used in a variety of ways as an everyday supplement. Check out this list to learn how Try The CBD products can be matched with your daily habits to seamlessly integrate CBD into the parts of your life where it most makes sense. The post How to use CBD as an everyday supplement appeared first on Leafly.

CBD 109

CBD Strains 109

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.

Cannabis

The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Although the federal government seems to have turned a blind eye to the legalization of the medical and even recreational use of cannabis in certain states, they have not relinquished their duty to maintain competitive markets in the U.S. Over the past year, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) have used their powers under the Hart-Scott-Rodino ( “HSR”) Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the “HSR Act”) to investigate mergers and acquisitions in the cannabis

Compliance 74

Compliance Compliance Strains Cannabis 74

The Fresh Toast

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Holistic Chinese medicine views the body as a garden and seeks to integrate the physical body, mind, and spirit so that the garden can thrive. Continue reading What We Can Learn About Cannabis From Chinese Medicine at The Fresh Toast.

Medicine 56

Medicine Cannabis Marijuana 56

Leafly

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Find out why Aleafia Health’s production costs for cultivation fall well below industry averages. The post 8 cents per gram: Canadian producer touts lowest harvest cost in the country appeared first on Leafly.

Cultivation 76

Cultivation 76

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

They write. Drummond Woodsum’s Regulated Substances team has created a blog that focuses exclusively on Cannabis Law & Policy and we are so excited to finally share it with you. . Visit www.dwcannabislaw.com to keep up to date on all the latest legal news, search for information, learn about our full suite of cannabis legal services and join our email list to get alerts sent right to your inbox. .

Law 55

Law Policy Cannabis Legalization 55

The Fresh Toast

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

New research confirms what many medical marijuana patients already know: CBD can cause them to fail a drug test. . Continue reading Study Confirms CBD Products May Cause You To Fail A Drug Test at The Fresh Toast.

CBD 45

CBD Patients Marijuana THC 45

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Responding to the USDA’s Interim Final Rule on Hemp. This past Halloween, the USDA released its Interim Final Rule on the Establishment of a Domestic Hemp Production Program. Some of it was a treat to the developing industry. Some of it was quite scary. The good news is that the USDA remains committed to improving upon its work after securing public input.

Hemp 45

Hemp DEA Banking Programs 45

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

On November 13, our own Jesse Mondry will present a primer on hemp law at the Farm Journal’s “Hemp College” in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jesse also will participate in a Market & Regulations Panel along with Michael Bowman, Co-Founder of First Crop, Dion Oakes, a farmer from Monte Vista, Colorado, and Adrienne Snow from Western States Hemp. During this one-day event, speakers will discuss the best agronomic practices for hemp production and will also touch upon marketing, legal considerations and p

Hemp 13

Hemp Events Policy CBD 13

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

By Kayla Siam on November 12, 2019. POSTED IN MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS. Source: [link]. Although the federal government seems to have turned a blind eye to the legalization of the medical and even recreational use of cannabis in certain states, they have not relinquished their duty to maintain competitive markets in the U.S. Over the past year, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) have used their powers under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) Antitrust Improve

Compliance 45

Compliance Compliance Strains Cannabis 45

Cannabis Life Network

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

The quality of your buds may not be conclusively and simply determined from clean white ash. And yet, cannabis consumers “know” good weed never burns black. Dark ash seems to be a more apt descriptive than the simple white burn. In fact, the black ash headache effect is in itself infamous among consumers. Degraded headaches […]. The post Black Ash Headaches appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

Cannabis 9

Cannabis THC CBD Marijuana 9

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Last week saw the launch of a ground-breaking new industry body to foster a legally compliant, socially responsible and innovative cannabinoid industry. The launch highlighted that the lack of regulation in the UK is currently a huge barrier to trust in the cannabis industry. The CBD regulation body , the Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI), was launched at the inaugural Centre for Medicinal Cannabis conference on Friday, where key players in the cannabis industry came

Cannabinoids 45

Cannabinoids Medicine CBD Compliance 45

TheAnswerPage

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Some state medical marijuana dispensary systems are vertical systems. What does it mean to be a vertical system? In a vertical system, a dispensary is responsible for all aspects of the medical marijuana product – One company does everything from “seed to sale” – Growing and Cultivation, Extraction, Manufacturing and Dispensing. Each step of the “seed to sale”process impacts the final product and/or patient experience.

Seed-To-Sale 8

Seed-To-Sale Extraction Dispensary Cultivation 8

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

They write. In making its decision, the state Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) also focused on the need to test for vitamin E acetate, an additive that has been flagged as a likely suspect behind the vaping health crisis. Full article. Massachusetts keeps cannabis vape ban, orders quarantine of products as regulators focus on suspect additive.

Vaping 45

Vaping Cannabis 45

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Every state that’s legalized cannabis for adults 21-and-up has faced that moment or even series of moments that threatened to really derail or seriously stymie market development. California is at that crossroads and has been almost from the outset of the first issuances of cannabis licenses back in January 2018. California will, of course, eventually and sufficiently deal with its myriad of cannabis issues, but right now there are a select few that are really affecting licensed businesses

Banking 76

Banking Cannabis Vaping Business 76

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

“It’s not the end of the world. It’s just a difficult time in the industry for everybody,” said Grupo Flor’s Kogan, who emphasized his company’s layoffs were painful. Full story. Two more California cannabis companies disclose layoffs.

Cannabis 45

Cannabis 45

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Here we are today, a little more than five years after the 2014 Farm Bill was passed, and we finally have recognition and approval by the federal government that industrial hemp is legal. Even though that’s what federal law said, that as far back as 2014, the historical weight of last week’s release of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s final interim rules for domestic industrial hemp production cannot be understated.

Hemp 45

Hemp Agriculture Programs Law 45

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Water and wildlife in the nation’s public forests are slowly being poisoned by insecticides and other chemicals used in illegal marijuana operations, say forest police and researchers. They warn that the potential environmental damage could last generations. Many of the grows are the work of highly organized drug cartels that take advantage of the forests’ thick canopy to help hide their operations.

Law 45

Law Research and Development Cannabis Legalization 45

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Here’a a couple of snippets from their article illustrating how the ID card system has failed. In a state of 40 million people, just 4,551 patients had the official medical marijuana ID card, according to CDPH totals for the fiscal year 2018-2019, which ended June 30. Adult-use legalization—with its 600 stores and delivery services, plus the legal right to grow at home—has made the card partially obsolete for adults 21 and over.

Programs 45

Programs Patients Legalization Cannabis 45

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Many legal cannabis suppliers and retailers are being forced to operate in a cash-intensive market due to federal laws that limit access to traditional banking. This poses significant risk as cash-based industries, companies and trade can’t be properly monitored, regulated or taxed. And this is particularly concerning for the legal cannabis market that’s expanding to $12 billion in sales this year, with projections to reach $30 billion in four years.

Banking 45

Banking Supply Chain Seed-To-Sale Data 45

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

MF highlight an argument pushed by MJ Biz, writing. “Illinois’ restrictive retail licensing approach that’s designed to deter business monopolies and oligopolies may actually incentivize consumers to shop in the illicit market.” We respectfully disagree. It’s a poor argument to say that monopolies, duopolies and oligopolies will steer users towards the regulated market.

Legislation 45

Legislation Retail Recreational Dispensary 45

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

The Times of Israel reports… Israel’s iCAN and LA-based Headquarters form strategic partnership to identify innovative Israeli companies and bring them to ‘America’s most lucrative cannabis market’. Israel-Cannabis, an Israeli cannabis incubator, and Los Angeles-based Headquarters (HQ), a cannabis license holder and product accelerator with distribution and manufacturing facilities, have formed a strategic partnership to identify the most innovative Israeli cannabis companies and produ

Programs 45

Programs Access Cannabis Business 45