NORML
JANUARY 22, 2019
Earl Blumenauer is a member of Congress representing Oregon’s 3rd district. Nearly my entire career as a public servant, I’ve been proud to work with NORML to build understanding and consensus on the need for cannabis reform since 1973. While I was serving as a state legislator, my home state of Oregon became the first in the nation to decriminalize simple possession.
Leafly
JANUARY 22, 2019
Deidre Olsen's tweets about Canada's 'Prince of Pot' unleashed a #MeToo storm. Now she tells the rest of the story. The post Marc Emery’s #MeToo Moment: The Dark Side of Cannabis Culture appeared first on Leafly.
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The Fresh Toast
JANUARY 22, 2019
Can Cannabis Treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)? CBD specifically contains anti-inflammatory properties, which serves a valuable purpose for GERD patients The post Can Cannabis Treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Leafly
JANUARY 22, 2019
Quartz has become the material of choice for dabbing rigs. Here's how it's become a favorite. The post Here’s Why You Should Consider Dabbing With Quartz appeared first on Leafly.
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.
The Fresh Toast
JANUARY 22, 2019
How Marijuana’s CBD Works In The Body According To Science CBD has been a large area of interest for scientists and researchers who have uncovered some of the most valuable properties for the cannabinoid. The post How Marijuana’s CBD Works In The Body According To Science appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
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The Fresh Toast
JANUARY 22, 2019
U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Legalizes Medical Marijuana Just last week, the U.S. Virgin Islands became the largest of Uncle Sam’s Caribbean properties to legalize cannabis for therapeutic purposes. The post U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Legalizes Medical Marijuana appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
MassRoots
JANUARY 22, 2019
Another lesson was learned the hard way in Texas recently, when a drug dog flagged two suitcases filled with marijuana upon arriving to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. According to a warrant from the Austin Police Department On Thursday, January 17, Antonio Salis, 28, was allegedly apprehended in possession of two large, hard-sided pieces of luggage filled with a total of 43 pounds of dried cannabis flower.
The Fresh Toast
JANUARY 22, 2019
The Truth About CBD For Your Pets With proper research and high-quality CBD products, you could vastly improve the quality of your pet’s life, and any pet-lover knows that’s worth a try. The post The Truth About CBD For Your Pets appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Leafly
JANUARY 22, 2019
The Nevada Dispensary Association says that although the new harassment policy caught the industry off guard, it offers the chance to “become a leader.”. The post Nevada’s Harassment Policy: A Chance for Cannabis to Lead by Example appeared first on Leafly.
MassRoots
JANUARY 22, 2019
After four years in the making, medical marijuana is finally legal in the U.S. Virgin Islands — St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John. Wasting no time, newly appointed Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. (D), signed the “ Virgin Islands Medical Cannabis Patient Care Act ” into law on Saturday, January 12, 2019. “I have approved the Virgin Islands Medicinal Cannabis Care Act because it is a step in the right direction toward assisting Virgin Islanders suffering from autoimmune and other debilitating medica
Leafly
JANUARY 22, 2019
Learn where Original Glue seeds & clones are sold online worldwide, as well as in adult-use and medical states like California, Oregon, Colorado, Michigan and even Oklahoma. The post How to Buy Original Glue Seeds & Clones appeared first on Leafly.
MassRoots
JANUARY 22, 2019
The four medical marijuana dispensaries that were open for business, on the first day of sales in Ohio, collectively sold 8.7 pounds of dried cannabis flower. According to the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program, that total volume generated $75,000 in sales. There are 60 licenses available in Ohio, but only four dispensaries were fully approved and stocked with product on January 16, 2018, the historical first day of legal sales.
Canna Law Blog
JANUARY 22, 2019
The State of California finally adopted permanent cannabis regulations earlier this month. In a series of posts, we’re going to cover the highlights of each agency’s permanent rules so that you know what big changes to expect during 2019. This post will cover the main changes (in our opinion) regarding the California Department of Public Health Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch’s (“CDPH-MCSB”) permanent regs.
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 22, 2019
Portland, Oregon (January 22, 2019) — Lane Powell attorney Ben Pirie has been elected to the Executive Committee of Oregon State Bar’s Cannabis Law Section. Pirie counsels cannabis businesses on a wide range of corporate and regulatory legal issues, including mergers and acquisitions, negotiating complex contracts, and corporate governance, as well as regulatory compliance in the emerging cannabis and hemp industries.
Otherside Farms
JANUARY 22, 2019
The world’s elderly population continues to grow at an unprecedented rate. Today, more than 8 percent of people worldwide are aged 65 and over. According to a new report, An Aging World: 2015 this percentage is projected to jump to nearly 18 percent of the world’s population by 2050. With this ever-increasing population of elderly people worldwide, the trend of seniors using medical marijuana will more than likely continue.
MassRoots
JANUARY 22, 2019
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Alberta Health Services (AHS) has refused to accept a donation simply because it comes from a local cannabis company. The Calgary Cannabis Club raised $6,000, in honor of a loved one, to give to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, but now they have to decide what else to do with the money instead. It is not easy to understand this decision considering that Canada made history in October 2018 as the second country in the world, after Uruguay, to legalize and regulate c
Otherside Farms
JANUARY 22, 2019
In today’s busy lives where we are constantly running between tasks and juggling many things at the same time, relaxation of the mind, body and soul becomes extremely important. We all know how relaxing cannabis can be and have read many reports of the positive effects it has had on many people’s lives. Known by many other names such as fatty, marijuana and weed, cannabis helps to achieve physical calmness by increasing the oxygen supply to the brain and relaxing the body.
Cannabis Life Network
JANUARY 22, 2019
On Jan. 21st, a federal court in New Mexico affirmed the freedom of speech of medical cannabis producer Ultra Health in a landmark case that will have huge impacts on the American cannabis industry and open up a new door for cannabis content and marketing. Ultra Health, which calls itself “New Mexico’s #1 cannabis company”, applauded […]. The post US Judge rules in favor of freedom of speech for Medical Cannabis Producer Ultra Health appeared first on Cannabis Life Network.
Otherside Farms
JANUARY 22, 2019
While federal regulations help ensure the consistency and quality of our food and pharmaceuticals, marijuana’s continued status as a Schedule 1 illegal substance keeps it from the protection and oversight offered to other consumer products. Despite the fact that marijuana is now legal in some form in 23 states (and in our nation’s capitol, the District of Columbia) and is often obtained through a doctor’s prescription, there is little the average person can do to ensure their cannabis is healthy
Cannabis Life Network
JANUARY 22, 2019
TORONTO, Jan. 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canopy Rivers Inc. (the “Company” or “Canopy Rivers”) (TSXV:RIV) has invested in Greenhouse Juice Company (“Greenhouse”), a dynamic plant-based food and beverage company, committing $9 million in a convertible debt financing package. It includes secured and unsecured debt, warrant coverage, and board representation rights, and proceeds from this financing will […].
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 22, 2019
If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: LAUREN ESTEVEZ Esq. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Cannabis companies have gone global, and with that expansion comes additional legal considerations. Canadian cannabis company Aurora cannabis just announced that they will now be operating in Germany, Italy, and Australia, expanding their current international portfolio.
The Joint Blog
JANUARY 22, 2019
Legislation to decriminalize the possession of less than an ounce of marijuana – and up to five grams of resin – has been filed in Kentucky’s Senate. Senate Bill 82 was filed by State Senator Jimmy Higdon (R). It was initially assigned to the State and Local Government Committee , but was reassigned today to the Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor Committee.
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 22, 2019
The Sacramento Bee reports. That became clear on a September morning when a pair of former CHP officers who now run a licensed cannabis distribution business found themselves arrested after a traffic stop on Interstate 5 in Stanislaus County. Rick Barry, 48, and Brian Clemann, 47, were released from custody in Merced hours later, but the CHP kept the $257,000 the two men were transporting and handed it over the the Department of Homeland Security, according to a lawsuit filed in Merced County Su
Greencamp
JANUARY 22, 2019
Grasping the complex interaction between the immune system and cannabis might be complicated at first, but the whole topic becomes much clearer once you become familiar with several important facts. In order to fully understand how cannabis affects the immune system, we first need to get acquainted with the endocannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system (ECS).
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 22, 2019
Wired write… Several pot entrepreneurs working with the state to become compliant were stunned at Weedmaps’ defiance of the regulators. But in the past year, as Weedmaps’ stance became clear, it seemed less and less likely that Ajax or anyone else in California was going to do much about it. State legislators proposed slapping fines on weed-related businesses using fictitious license numbers in advertisements, at $10,000 per incident, but a committee analysis of the proposal recognized tha
MassRoots
JANUARY 22, 2019
Vanessa Kyrobie is a wife and mother of two children, one boy and one girl, living in Utah. She reports that using medical cannabis has changed her life drastically, and that without it, she may not be here today. Suffering from a bacterial brain infection, Vanessa’s symptoms include nerve pain, intense body aches, nausea , headaches, insomnia , and more.
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 22, 2019
If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with the following accreditation. AUTHOR: By Jordan S. Zoot, CPA, aBIZinaBOX Inc. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. We were prompted to write this Post by the publication of an article explaining some of the reasons California’s cannabis tax collections fell so far behind projections. The article suggests other states should study California’s experience in planning legislation and regulation.
Otherside Farms
JANUARY 22, 2019
CBD is the non-psychoactive cannbinoid in cannabis. It is known for providing its many health benefits, despite being illegal in most countries around the world. We are recently starting to take notice of the many medical and therapeutic benefits of the cannabis plant. Cannabis hasn’t been properly tested and researched in the UK, as opposed to places like America and Israel – where it’s available upon prescription for certain illnesses.
Freedom Leaf
JANUARY 22, 2019
On December 20, President Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill , making it a historic day for hemp in the United States. After more than 80 years of prohibition, U.S. farmers are finally allowed to grow hemp legally. Section 10113 of the bill removes hemp from the Controlled Substances Act , extracting it from Schedule I status alongside its intoxicating cousin marijuana.
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