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Gallup: Nearly Half of US Adults Have Tried Cannabis

NORML

Forty-nine percent of respondents said that they have consumed cannabis – up from one-in-three Americans two decades ago. Twelve percent of respondents identify as current consumers of marijuana. The post Gallup: Nearly Half of US Adults Have Tried Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

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Leafly Buzz: 13 trending cannabis strains for August and September 2021

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Puff tough on Zoap, Biskante, and Garlic Breath. The post Leafly Buzz: 13 trending cannabis strains for August and September 2021 appeared first on Leafly.

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Have joint will travel: 420 hotels and cannabis-friendly places to stay

The Cannigma

If you’ve ever tried to wrap a towel around a hotel room smoke detector so you can burn a joint in peace, then you know that not every lodging option is weed-friendly. But things have changed in recent years, and as legalization sweeps across the US , 420-friendly hotels are becoming more common – even if the big hotel and motel chains still haven’t gotten on board.

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Is There Any Difference Between THC and THC-O?

Cannabis Law Report

THC products are more popular now than ever before. As more people discover the benefits of consuming THC, the demand is increasing exponentially. Another popular variant that is on the rise is THC-O. There are some vital differences between THC and THC-O that you need to understand before making a purchase. If you want to try some THC-O products, you can do so at [link].

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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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5 Reasons Why Cannabis is Great for Seniors

Leafwell

Fudge, hard-boiled sweets, and backgammon – these are just a few of the things we associate with the older generation. It turns out that seniors have something in common with younger folks too: their love of cannabis! It might surprise many, but seniors are the fastest-growing demographic of medical marijuana users in the US. Complete your online application with Leafwell.

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How diet boosts your cannabis and wellness experience

Cannabis Life Network

Canna oil isn’t the only oil that affects the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and boosts your health and wellness. Bad fats work against a good diet and can even have a mixed impact on your cannabis experience. Basically, nutrition and the endocannabinoid system go hand in hand. Wake and bake — A breakfast story A system […]. The post How diet boosts your cannabis and wellness experience appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Alert: NC Hemp Grower License Program Ends Dec. 31, 2021

Cannabis Law Report

8/18/2021 – On August 5, the NC Industrial Hemp Commission held a meeting to discuss the future of the NC Industrial Hemp Pilot Program. At that meeting, the decision was made to end the NC Hemp Pilot Program on December 31, 2021. As stated in a letter sent yesterday by Paul Adams, Industrial Hemp Program Manager, N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Plant Industry Division, to NC hemp license holders, “Per the 2018 Agricultural Improvement Act (Federal Farm Bill) the USDA was

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Exorbitant Cannabis Bribes Lead to Arrest of Former California Mayor

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A former California mayor was arrested last week after being indicted by a federal grand jury over allegations that he accepted thousands of dollars in bribes and kickbacks related to commercial marijuana activity. Richard Kerr, who served as mayor of Adelanto, California from 2014 until 2018, was taken into custody on Friday by FBI agents. He was indicted on allegations that “he accepted more than $57,000 in bribes and kickbacks in exchange for approving ordinances authorizing various types of

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UK: Man Storms Out Of Court – “”Bro, I’m not paying £800 for saying ‘eff off’ and for a bag of weed””

Cannabis Law Report

Bristol Live reports. A Henleaze warehouse worker kicked a courtroom door in fury after being ordered to pay more than £800. John White, of Hill View, shouted “this is some b s” and “this ain’t no kind of joke” as he stormed out of Bristol Magistrates’ Court during his sentencing. The stock controller, 22, appeared in court today (August 17) and admitted telling a police officer to “f off” He was also fined for cannabis possession, his penalties

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Pennsylvania’s Medical Cannabis Board Rejects Requests to Expand State’s List of Qualifying Conditions

SpeedWeed

The percentage of U.S. adults who have tried cannabis is the highest it has ever been. As normalization continues to spread, 49% of Americans 18 years and older said they have tried cannabis—a 4% increase from 2019 and 2017—according to results from Gallup’s annual Consumption Habits poll conducted July 6-21. Meanwhile, the Gallup Poll found 12% of U.S. adults answered yes when asked: “Do you, yourself, smoke marijuana?

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Small Mercies… Australian Medicinal Cannabis Symposium postponed to next year

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabiz report. This year’s Australian Medicinal Cannabis Symposium has been postponed to 2022 due to the country’s ongoing struggle with Covid-19. The event was originally due to take place on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast in August, but was postponed until October 29-31 when Covid intervened. Unfortunately, the latest outbreak has seen that date scrapped too, with organisers planning to announce new dates for 2022 shortly.

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B Noble to Expand to Six States and Enlist Gallery PR

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Last July, hip-hop historian, artist and filmmaker Fred “Fab 5 Freddy” Brathwaite and former prisoner Bernard Noble launched B Noble, a symbolic cannabis brand sold in two-joint packs—the same amount of cannabis that initially led to Noble’s inhuman prison sentence. B Noble recently teamed up with the Latina-owned Gallery PR as an agency of record which is based in Los Angeles and New York City.

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Marijuana Legalization Rundown: New Legislation Across Several States

Cannabis Law Report

[co-author: América Garza]. There has been a recent flurry of movement – both in the courts and in state legislatures – on the marijuana law front across several states. As we previously reported , on February 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed three separate cannabis reform bills into law ( NJ A21 , NJ A 1897 , and NJ A5342/NJ S3454 ), formally legalizing the use and possession of recreational marijuana in the Garden State.

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4 Reasons to Give Hemp Products a Try

Otherside Farms

Over the last three years, the market for hemp products has exploded. Both CBD and CBG products are growing more popular by the day, and the legalization of THC in various states — alongside the growing interest in its medicinal use — has also led the number of THC users to reach record highs. If you’ve been watching all of this as an outsider and are wondering whether or not you should give these products a try, here are some good reasons why the answer should be yes.

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ICBC To Feature German Politicians Discussing Cannabis Reform At Conference On 26th August

Cannabis Law Report

From the ICBC press release. ICBC is hosting a unique event this year. Moderated by Jürgen Neumeyer, the managing director of the BvCW, a trade group for German cannabis firms, this fascinating hour-long panel will feature top politicians and policymakers from across the spectrum debating the future of legalization in Germany. From Erwin Rüddel, the CDU-affiliated chair of the German Bundestag’s Committee on Health to politicians and representatives from the SPD, Die Linke and the Greens, the

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How to Get the Most Out of Every Dollar You Spend on CBD

Otherside Farms

There are many ways you can use CBD, and the different methods are not created equally. How you choose to take CBD will have a direct impact on how much of that CBD will become active in your system. This, in turn, affects how much bang for the buck you are getting. After all, if you buy a CBD gummy containing 1000mg of CBD, and 95% of that CBD goes to waste during the digestive process, you still paid for a full 1000mg.

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San Diego County Supervisors Approve More Enforcement For Illegal Pot Shops

Cannabis Law Report

Patch reports. The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a proposal to increase law enforcement of illegal marijuana shops in unincorporated areas. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously approved a proposal to increase law enforcement of illegal marijuana shops in unincorporated areas. The proposal by Supervisor Joel Anderson allows the county to speed up the receivership process, allowing the county to take control of properties whose owners have repeatedly violated t

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Leafly Buzz: 13 lit weed strains for August and September 2021

SpeedWeed

Pot girl summer. Hot vax summer. Whatever it is—it’s hot, and weed keeps us cool. But which weed variety do you pick from thousands to chose from? It’s simple—the best ones. This month: One purple strain sizzled while a different purp fizzled. Do-Si-Dos flirts with the top 10 in the West. Pot that smelled like garlic, sour candy, peach, and peanut butter came out in Colorado, California, and beyond.

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Tilray Buys Up MedMen’s Debt

Cannabis Law Report

Tilray’s move into the US market picks up. It’ll be interesting to see if they run with the MedMen brand. Here’s the announcement. Tilray Acquires Majority Position in Amended MedMen Convertible Notes. Investment Provides Tilray a Potential Accelerated Path into U.S. Cannabis Market Upon Federal Legalization. Amendment and Extension of Convertible Notes Enables MedMen to Reshape Balance Sheet and Further Accelerate its Growth Trajectory.

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CenturionPro Set to Corner the Dry Batch Trimmer Market – Cannabis Business Executive

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CenturionPro Set to Corner the Dry Batch Trimmer Market – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post CenturionPro Set to Corner the Dry Batch Trimmer Market – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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County Of Santa Barbara: Cannabis grower fined $40k for environmental violations

Cannabis Law Report

More of this please… The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office on Tuesday announced a settlement with 805 Agricultural Holdings, LLC for alleged Fish and Game Code violations. Allegations state that the cannabis grower removed vegetation from a stream, graded a road through the stream and constructed hoop houses in the stream. Additionally, the company allegedly polluted the stream with diesel fuel, hoop houses, pesticides, herbicides, rodenticides, fertilizers, unconsolida

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Visit Cannabiz Media at Booth #214 During Cannabis Conference

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Be the first to know when new content like this is available! Subscribe to our newsletter to get alerts about new posts, local news, and industry insights. Thank you! Your submission has been received! Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form. Cannabis Conference is coming to the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 24-26, 2021, and the Cannabiz Media team will be there at Booth #214 in the exhibit hall.

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Media Relations Specialist, Cannabis & Psychedelics (freelance) Marigold Marketing & PR Toronto, ON

Cannabis Law Report

Marigold is Canada’s top Marketing & PR firm for cannabis brands. We provide communications and PR services including media relations, event coordination, influencer programs, and community management. Marigold is seeking a hands-on Media Relations Specialist with 5+ years of experience. The successful candidate would join us in working with some of the most well-respected and interesting cannabis brands.

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Swedish Musician Tove Lo Unveils New Cannabis Beverage |

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Swedish musician and cannabis aficionado Tove Lo announced her partnership with a cannabis beverage company to make an infused drink called Passion Peach Mate. In a press release on August 18, the electro-pop artist shared that she’s working with Cann, a California infused beverage company, as well as Sweet Flower and Airfield Supply Company to make a special, caffeinated beverage.

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Seed investee Eurox launches German cannabis line

Cannabis Law Report

Medical cannabis investment company Seed Innovations updated the market on its portfolio company Eurox, a Germany-based, European-focussed vertically-integrated medical cannabis company, on Tuesday. The AIM-traded firm said that when it made its investment in July, Eurox was expecting to launch its own brand within “months”. Seed confirmed on Tuesday that Eurox had successfully launched its own “unique” brand of ‘made in Germany’ full-spectrum medical cannabis extracts, representing a milestone

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July Was Another Record-Breaking Month for Michigan Cannabis Sales

SpeedWeed

Michigan’s total cannabis sales had yet another record-breaking month, topping $171 million in July, according to a monthly data report released from the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MMRA). The data shows that $42.7 million of those sales came from medical cannabis, while $128.3 million came from adult-use. July cannabis sales are up about 15% from June, which reported $41.6 million in medical sales and $107.3 million in adult-use, totaling over $148.9 million.

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UK’s Grow Group, medical cannabis startup, acquires Spain’s Sanoid, major cannabis producer

Cannabis Law Report

British medical cannabis company Grow announced today that it has acquired a major medical cannabis production facility in Spain – a move which transforms Grow into an integrated cannabis production, R&D, and distribution company. This transaction will enable the firm to deliver further on its mission of providing the broadest portfolio of quality cannabis medicines to patients across the world at the most accessible prices.

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County Fair Energy + “Getting The Bag” W/ Comedian Josh Potter

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County Fair Energy + “Getting The Bag” W/ Comedian Josh Potter Sponsored by SpeedWeed. Comedian Sara Weinshenk sits down w/ Comedian Josh Potter they talk everything from the “Caterpillar incident”, meniscus, county fair energy and “getting the bag” plus civil war reenactments and colonial Williamsburg. Follow Josh Potter @josh_potter on Instagram @j_potter on Twitter.

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Santa Barbara: Medical Investor Holdings LLC T/A Vertical Companies Agrees To $US50K For “grading a road through a river” Amongst Other Violations

Cannabis Law Report

Header Image: District Attorney Joyce E. Dudley . Ganjapreneur reports. Medical Investor Holdings LLC, which does business as Vertical Companies, also agreed to a $50,000 settlement with the county DA’s Office for Fish and Game Code violations, including grading a road through a river and preparing a five-acre area within the river for cannabis cultivation, which included hoop houses, underground piping, a generator, and containers of fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides.

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Tilray Acquires Majority Position in Amended MedMen Convertible Notes

SpeedWeed

On July 21, 2021, NFL superstar wide receiver Julio Jones was named as the lead defendant in a 12-count civil fraud, conversion of assets, breach of contract, and breach of fiduciary duty lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court relating to a cannabis cultivation operation he co-owns. After being traded from the Atlanta Falcons to the Tennessee Titans this offseason, swapping his black and red jersey for a red, white, and blue one, his focus will be on the color green, as in the color of all