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The Week in Weed: March 4, 2021

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Virginia legalized adult-use cannabis. Could marijuana sales come to D.C.? A legalization bill moved forward in New Mexico. Pennsylvania and Connecticut are also considering permitting an adult-use market. And finally, a Canadian marijuana company has created a new way to get high. virginia.

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Cannabis Law Firm Administrator The Mensing Group LLC Needham, MA

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Salary $25 – $40 an hour Job Type Part-time Number of hires for this role 1 Qualifications Bachelor’s (Required) QuickBooks:… Read More. The post Cannabis Law Firm Administrator The Mensing Group LLC Needham, MA first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Pesticides used on cannabis: A 2020 Recap

Cannabis Life Network

A lot went down in the cannabis pesticides world in 2020. Health Canada‘s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) gave new approvals for, or re-approved, nearly two dozen sprays for cannabis cultivation. In a much needed 2020 recap, let’s explore new and old pesticides used on cannabis. Here today, gone tomorrow (and back again) Some pesticides […].

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UK Novel Food Deadline Slips As Over One-Third Of The 400-Plus CBD Applications Fall At First Hurdle

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Peter McCusker writes for CBE. The FSA has confirmed that by the end of February it had received 404 CBD… Read More. The post UK Novel Food Deadline Slips As Over One-Third Of The 400-Plus CBD Applications Fall At First Hurdle first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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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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Florida Gun Laws For Medical Marijuana Patients – Everything You Need To Know About Your Concealed Weapons License In Florida

LifeCannMD

Though Medical Marijuana is legal in the state of Florida, on the federal level, marijuana or cannabis on its own is still classified as a Schedule I controlled substance. This means marijuana is not considered to have medicinal value, rather, it is treated as an addictive drug. Under federal law, Florida physicians cannot legally “prescribe” medical marijuana, rather they give patients that qualify a “recommendation.

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Wyoming Looking at Full Marijuana Legalization to Generate ~$49.5M in New Revenues – Cannabis Business Executive

SpeedWeed

14 Wyoming legislators are sponsoring a bill to legalize marijuana in the state. If House Bill 209 were to become law, anyone 21 years or older could legally possess retail marijuana (in amounts explained below) or cultivate marijuana for personal use (also explained below). The legislation proposes imposing a 30% excise tax on the sale of retail marijuana products and would also establish license fees for the sale of retail marijuana products.

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Announcement: First Members Appointed to Nevada’s Cannabis Advisory Commission

Cannabis Law Report

Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced the appointment of eight members to the Cannabis Advisory Commission (CAC). Established through AB… Read More. The post Announcement: First Members Appointed to Nevada’s Cannabis Advisory Commission first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Bill Dawes, Kevin Croom, and Heather Jo Clark | UFC 259 preview – MMA Roasted #604

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Bill Dawes, Kevin Croom, and Heather Jo Clark | UFC 259 preview – MMA Roasted #604 Sponsored by SpeedWeed. On this episode of The MMA Roasted Podcast, Adam is joined by comedian Bill Dawes, Kevin Croom, and Heather Jo Clark to preview UFC 259. Don’t forget to visit DRAFT KINGS to enter for your shot to win MILLIONS of dollars in total prizes with the promo code – ROASTED.

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Market Reporter New Leaf Data Services

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Job details Salary $48,000 – $54,000 a year Job Type Full-time Number of hires for this role 1 Qualifications Writing… Read More. The post Market Reporter New Leaf Data Services first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Alabama Senate Panel Passes Bill To End Jail Time For Pot Possession

SpeedWeed

An Alabama legislative committee approved a bill on Wednesday that would eliminate jail time as a punishment for marijuana possession offenses. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 6 to 3 to approve the measure, SB149 , which will now be considered by the full Senate. Under the bill, penalties for marijuana possession convictions would be limited to fines and those convicted of such offenses would no longer be subject to incarceration.

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UK: Head of Regulatory Affairs Naturecan Stockport SK1

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Naturecan, founded in May 2019 by Andy Duckworth, the former CEO of MyProtein, and Paul Finnegan, is a global wellness… Read More. The post UK: Head of Regulatory Affairs Naturecan Stockport SK1 first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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DEA Reports Southern Border Pot Busts Down 80% Since 2013

SpeedWeed

Seizures of illicit marijuana at the U.S. border with Mexico have plunged 80% since 2013, according to a newly released report from the Drug Enforcement Administration. In the 2020 National Drug Threat Assessment , which was released by the DEA on Wednesday, the agency notes that despite its continued illegality under federal law, marijuana “is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States.”.

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VPR Brands has Filed Multiple New Lawsuits to Enforce its Intellectual Property Rights

Cannabis Law Report

Press Release: VPR Brands, LP (OTC: VPRB): VPR Brands is a market leader and pioneer in electronic cigarettes and vaporizers… Read More. The post VPR Brands has Filed Multiple New Lawsuits to Enforce its Intellectual Property Rights first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Cannabis Conference Announces Education Program for In-Person Event: Aug. 24-26 in Las Vegas

SpeedWeed

LAS VEGAS, NV (March 4, 2021) – Cannabis Conference (August 24-26, 2021, at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino) today announces its education program, which includes 45+ sessions within four education tracks that will provide actionable takeaways about the most pressing issues plant-touching businesses currently face in the cannabis industry. Some of the most highly anticipated sessions from this year’s program include: Federal Cannabis Legalization in the United States: What Will It Mean?

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Cannabis Sold Under License Costs Nearly Twice as Much as Product From Illegal Sources

Cannabis Law Report

There is a lot of talk recently about the price of cannabis from dispensaries and online against the cost of… Read More. The post Cannabis Sold Under License Costs Nearly Twice as Much as Product From Illegal Sources first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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“Pre-Roll Experts” offer new, high-capacity grinder for the hemp industry

SpeedWeed

CONTACT INFORMATION: Custom Cones USA 360-335-3938 [email protected] . RELEASE DATE: March 5, 2021. CUSTOM CONES USA. Dateline: [FIFE, WASHINGTON, March 2021] — In an ongoing effort to have the most comprehensive selection of cones, tubes, industrial machines , and packaging for the pre-roll sector of the hemp and cannabis industry, Custom Cones USA is proud to now offer the Mega Industrial Cannabis Grinder.

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Cannabis Banking Platform Provider Shield Compliance Appoints Doug Fieldhouse to Board of Directors

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Shield Compliance ([link] a comprehensive compliance management platform for banking cannabis-related businesses, announced the appointment of Doug Fieldhouse to its… Read More. The post Cannabis Banking Platform Provider Shield Compliance Appoints Doug Fieldhouse to Board of Directors first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Stuxnet – The Computer Virus that prevented and started the next world war

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Stuxnet – The Computer Virus that prevented and started the next world war Sponsored by SpeedWeed. STUXNET. The virus that prevented; then started the next world war. Cyberwar is being waged right now in your name. No matter what country you call home, your government is engaged in highly dangerous combat on the Internet. Infrastructure around the world is under siege and everyone is at risk.

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Bermuda: Government suffers medicinal cannabis law defeat in the senate by 1 vote

Cannabis Law Report

Back to the drawing board for the government? All Independent Senators Say No No voters say too many flaws in… Read More. The post Bermuda: Government suffers medicinal cannabis law defeat in the senate by 1 vote first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Schwazze completes acquisition of 13 Colorado cannabis stores

SpeedWeed

Schwazze, a Denver-based vertically integrated cannabis operator, said it has acquired the five remaining Star Buds retail outlets in Colorado for $72.3 million, including $27.5 million in cash. With the acquisition, Schwazze, formerly Medicine Man Technologies, now owns and operates all 13 Star Buds locations in Colorado. The terms of the latest acquisition included $26.9 million in sellers’ notes and $17.9 million in preferred stock.

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Wyoming Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Legalize Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis Industry Jnl write A bipartisan group of lawmakers in Wyoming have introduced a bill to legalize cannabis in the… Read More. The post Wyoming Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Legalize Cannabis first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Cannabiz Media Client Spotlight – PeopleGuru

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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. PeopleGuru is a cloud-based and cannabis-friendly human resources, payroll, human capital management, and technology provider focused primarily on the mid-market and high growth companies.

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What’s the Status of the SAFE Banking Act?

Cannabis Law Report

Written by: Eric Singular Since 2013, Colorado Congressman, Ed Perlmutter, has introduced the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (SAFE… Read More. The post What’s the Status of the SAFE Banking Act? first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Cannabis Potency is Under Attack. It’s Time to Respond – Cannabis Business Executive

SpeedWeed

For decades, opponents of cannabis legalization have relied heavily on scare tactics, untruthful rhetoric and increasingly unpersuasive propaganda to cast cannabis in a negative light. From the “ Reefer Madness” era of the 1930s to the declaration of a formal “ war on drugs” in the 1970s, significant efforts continue to be made encouraging a return to prohibition.

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CBD producer Charlotte’s Web plans marijuana entry with $8M acquisition

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Charlotte’s Web Positions to Enter US Cannabis Wellness Market MARCH 03, 2021 Charlotte’s Web secures Option to purchase Stanley Brothers’… Read More. The post CBD producer Charlotte’s Web plans marijuana entry with $8M acquisition first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Customer loyalty programs offer clear benefits for cannabis stores

SpeedWeed

Loyalty programs, long a staple of consumer marketing strategies, have found a place among regulated cannabis retailers in the United States and Canada. By offering perks such as discounts, points, special offers and new-product notifications, retail operators say loyalty programs can be a useful tool for: Boosting basket sizes. Increasing the frequency of customer visits.

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Compliance Associate Curaleaf

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Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) (“Curaleaf”) is a leading U.S. provider of consumer products in cannabis, with a… Read More. The post Compliance Associate Curaleaf first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Alaska Marijuana Control Board is considering doubling the amount of THC allowed in edibles – Cannabis Business Executive

SpeedWeed

Alaska marijuana regulators are considering loosening restrictions on edible marijuana products in the state. The regulation change would double the amount of THC, the plant’s psychoactive compound, allowed in a single serving. Proponents of the change say it would benefit the industry, giving manufacturers more flexibility and saving money for them and for consumers.

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California’s AG Argues “none of the state’s cannabis businesses operating on provisional licenses are entitled to due process under state law.”

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California’s attorney general argued in a recent court filing that none of the state’s cannabis businesses operating on provisional licenses … Read More. The post California’s AG Argues “none of the state’s cannabis businesses operating on provisional licenses are entitled to due process under state law.” first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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God Save the Queen and Her Stash of CBD

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We kind of already knew that the Queen of England was a pretty amazing woman. Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom, is the longest-serving female head of state in world history, having ascended to the throne in 1952. She’s also the most well-traveled head of state, having gone overseas 261 times and visited 116 different countries. She’s made appearances in Olympic preshow events and has surprised professional athletes with selfie opportunities.

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