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Bill to Repeal Marijuana Prohibition Passes Critical House Committee

NORML

For the second time in US history legislation to repeal the failed, unscientific, and racist policy of federal marijuana prohibition has passed the powerful House Judiciary Committee. . The post Bill to Repeal Marijuana Prohibition Passes Critical House Committee appeared first on NORML.

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This Irish activist planted cannabis outside the Prime Minister’s office—and he’s not done yet

Leafly

Martin Condon is sparking a national conversation about legalization in Ireland, one seedling at a time. The post This Irish activist planted cannabis outside the Prime Minister’s office—and he’s not done yet appeared first on Leafly.

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Press Release: Key Congressional Committee Advances Bill To Repeal Federal Marijuana Prohibition

NORML

Members of the House Judiciary Committee just advanced the HR 3617: The Marijuana, Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act of 2021. The Act repeals the long-standing federal prohibition of marijuana by removing it from the Controlled Substances Act — thereby ending the existing state/federal conflict in cannabis policies and providing state governments with greater authority to regulate marijuana-related activities, including retail sales.

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Zig-Zag is ready to roll onto shelves of all sizes

Leafly

There's no more iconic duo than Zig-Zag rolling papers and chronic. Find out what's hot for wholesale from the legendary brand. The post Zig-Zag is ready to roll onto shelves of all sizes appeared first on Leafly.

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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: October 1, 2021

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Mississippi makes some progress towards legalizing medical marijuana. Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce an adult-use bill. There’s more news on Illinois licensing. And finally, a pro-cannabis rally in DC featured a really big joint and a really big dog. mississippi.

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Study Finds That Cancer Patients Consume Less Cannabis Than the Public

Veriheal

Cancer patients arguably stand to benefit the most from cannabis’ unique properties and benefits, such as anti-nausea, anti-inflammation, reduced pain, inhibited tumor growth, and appetite stimulation. Cannabis is an ideal substance to use during the various stages of cancer treatment but most especially after chemotherapy. However, a study conducted by Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) found that cancer patients actually consume much less cannabis than the general population. .

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Indigenous cannabis brands to support today (and every other day)

Leafly

Spend your money at Indigenous businesses to honour Canada's first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The post Indigenous cannabis brands to support today (and every other day) appeared first on Leafly.

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Idaho Man Sues Curaleaf Saying “I unwittingly took THC-laced CBD drops”

Cannabis Law Report

Oregon Live reports. An Idaho man filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against Curaleaf, one of the nation’s largest marijuana companies, saying he took what he thought were CBD wellness drops — but which actually contained the psychoactive ingredient THC. Oregon regulators say confusion in a Curaleaf manufacturing facility resulted in hundreds of mislabeled bottles, and that at least a dozen other consumers also took the THC-tainted drops.

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Terminally Ill Californians Will Have Access To Medical Marijuana In Hospitals

The Fresh Toast

Terminally Ill Californians Will Have Access To Medical Marijuana In Hospitals. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Tuesday requiring hospitals and other health care facilities to allow terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana. The post Terminally Ill Californians Will Have Access To Medical Marijuana In Hospitals appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Nevada Illegal Grow So Large NASA Could See It From Space

Cannabis Law Report

Green Entrepreneur report. Okay, we know that NASA’s international space station and other such spacecraft can pick up a heck of a lot of what’s happening here on the third planet from the sun, but an indoor cannabis farm? Last week, authorities in Nevada, along with an impressive backup of national law enforcers, raided what they called the largest illegal marijuana grow in Douglas County history, and perhaps one of the largest ever to be discovered in the state, which legalized adu

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How Can Cannabis Treat Insomnia?

Leafwell

Can cannabis be an insomnia treatment? Insomnia, sometimes known as “sleeplessness”, is such a common problem that many people just shrug their shoulders and carry on regardless. This is not surprising, as we lead busy lives, and sometimes getting more than 6 hours of sleep can seem like a luxury. Yet, in the US, between 10% and 30% of adults may develop insomnia , and up to half of US adults can.

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Humboldt OKs $1M for cannabis price crash relief for growers

Cannabis Law Report

The Mad River Union ( yes it really is called that) reports. HUMBOLDT – Hum­boldt County’s home­stead style tradition of can­nabis growing is a handicap in the post-legalization era and many farmers are on the verge of insolvency. With cannabis prices dropping below what it costs to produce it locally, the Board of Supervisors has approved $1 million for an emergency grant pro­gram to help cultivators.

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Michigan Cannabis Cultivators and Processors Have Opportunity for Sales Tax Savings and Refunds

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

Operators in state-legal cannabis industries are confronted with a myriad of tax challenges, as we have previously discussed. As a result, opportunities for tax savings for state-legal cannabis businesses are often few and far between. However, Michigan law provides sales and use tax exemptions that cannabis growers and processors may be eligible to receive that could provide significant tax savings and even the prospect of a refund for previously paid sales or use taxes.

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Pakistan Officially Launches First Govt Approved Hemp Farm

Cannabis Law Report

Ary News Pakistan reports. ISLAMABAD: Information and Broadcasting Minister Fawad Chaudhry felicitated the Ministry of Science and Technology, especially the Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR), on the inauguration of Pakistan’s first hemp (Bhang) farm. The farm is aimed to boost the production of industrial hemp (called Bhang in Urdu) to tap into the multi-billion dollar international cannabidiol (CBD) market.

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Answer of the Day for Oct 1, 2021

TheAnswerPage

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a syndrome associated with hyperandrogenism, menstrual irregularities, and polycystic ovaries. Is there any evidence that the endocannabinoid system is involved in the development of PCOS? Yes. In a human study that evaluated the possibility of a link between the endocannabinoid system and PCOS, the researchers found that the endometrium of PCOS patients exhibited reduced levels of fatty acid amide hydrolase, (the catabolic enzyme for anandamide), compared t

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High Tide Becomes First Non-Franchised Canadian Cannabis Retailer to Surpass 100-Store Milestone

Cannabis Law Report

High Tide Inc. (“High Tide” or the “Company”) (TSXV: HITI) (Nasdaq: HITI ) (FSE: 2LYA), a retail-focused cannabis company enhanced by the manufacturing of proprietary and licensed consumption accessories, announced today that its Canna Cabana retail cannabis stores located at 4140 Walker Road in Windsor, Ontario , and 960 Brookdale Avenue in Cornwall, Ontario , have begun selling recreational cannabis products for adult use.

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Michigan Cannabis Cultivators and Processors Have Opportunity for Sales Tax Savings and Refunds

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

Operators in state-legal cannabis industries are confronted with a myriad of tax challenges, as we have previously discussed. As a result, opportunities for tax savings for state-legal cannabis businesses are often few and far between. However, Michigan law provides sales and use tax exemptions that cannabis growers and processors may be eligible to receive that could provide significant tax savings and even the prospect of a refund for previously paid sales or use taxes.

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Kaló Launches New Line Of Fast-Acting THC Seltzers In Maine

Cannabis Law Report

Kaló , a handcrafted hemp-infused seltzer brand based in New Jersey , today announced its entry into the legal cannabis beverage market with a new lineup of THC-infused seltzers launching in Maine. Kaló is adding to its popular lineup of eight hemp-infused seltzers with THC-infused versions in two refreshing flavors: Lemon Lavender and Pomegranate Peach.

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4 Ways Medical Marijuana Affects Men And Women Differently

MMJ Recs

Medical marijuana (MMJ) provides a host of benefits for people with a variety of medical conditions. Those who need help for mental health conditions such as anxiety or PTSD may benefit from MMJ, but it can also be useful for those suffering from physical ailments too. MMJ has been proven to relieve chronic pain, so can be a very effective treatment for arthritis or joint pain.

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Cantourage partners with FarmaGrowers to bring the first South African medical cannabis to Germany

Cannabis Law Report

European medical cannabis leaders Cantourage and South Africa -based farming enterprise FarmaGrowers have today confirmed an agreement to supply South African medical cannabis dried flower products to German pharmacies. The agreement means that Germany’s growing number of currently more than 128,000 1 patients will now have access to South African medical cannabis dried flower products for the first time.

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New USDA Hemp eManagement Platform (HeMP)

Cannabis Law Report

USDA has launched the Hemp eManagement Platform (HeMP) for USDA producers, states, tribes, testing laboratories, and sampling aAgents. To use HeMP you must have a USDA eAuthentication (eAuth) account. What is HeMP? HeMP is a secure, online system that will be used to manage and submit hemp information and mandatory reporting to USDA, replacing the need to submit via email, mail, or fax.

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More Than 100K Cannabis Plants Seized in ‘Largest Illegal Marijuana Grow in Bay Area History’

Cannabis Law Report

Via Newsweek. More than 100,000 cannabis plants were seized in California, in what police are calling the “largest illegal marijuana grow in Bay Area history.” Day #2 of the biggest illegal marijuana bust in Bay Area history. We had to get innovative and use gas powered trimmers or we would be here for a week. So far we estimate 100-500k marijuana plants, millions in cash, guns and over a dozen locations.

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Tumblr Says Yes To Cannabis And CBD Ads In California And Colorado

Cannabis Law Report

Benzinga reports today. Tumblr, the popular Gen Z-attractive platform took another step into the world of weed by inviting cannabis and CBD businesses to advertise on its network, though only in California and Colorado, for now. What happened? What are the rules? This week, Tumblr became one of the first large social media platforms to allow cannabis advertising when it updated its advertising policies to allow weed and CBD ad campaigns from California and Colorado.

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Operation Table Rock: Presumptive Testing & OLCC’s Efforts to Expand Law Enforcement Role in Cannabis Regulation

Cannabis Law Report

by Brett Mulligan , Green Light Law Group. Within ten days of Governor Kate Brown signing HB 3000 into law the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) and Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) began “Operation Table Rock ,” an effort to conduct mass inspections of southern Oregon’s hemp farms. The agencies claim that more than 90 percent of registered hemp grow sites in Jackson and Josephine Counties have been visited so far.

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LCB Board Action: Specific Cannabis Interim Policies Withdrawn

Cannabis Law Report

READ THE DETAILS. On September 29, 2021, during a regularly scheduled meeting, the Liquor and Cannabis Board took the following actions on these Board Interim Policies (BIP): Liquor Policies Rescinded (Withdrawn) : LCB Policy Number 00-4 about exceptions to liquor license fee refund procedures. The purpose of the policy was to establish a standard procedure for refunding liquor license fees to license holders who, for various reasons, may be prohibited from continuing the sale of liquor based on

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Licensee Cannabis business seeking HR + Compliance Control Attorney Professional Lawyers Group Adelanto, CA 92301

Cannabis Law Report

Salary. $7,000 – $8,000 a month. Job Type. Full-time. Number of hires for this role. 1. Qualifications. Bar (Preferred). US work authorization (Preferred). Full Job Description. Vertically integrated multi-licensed cannabis business seeks an experienced attorney who can manage HR Dept and provide strict compliance control for all licensed facilities.

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OLCC Alert: September 30 2021: OLCC & ODA find high THC levels in some Oregon hemp grows Inspections confirm concerns of southern Oregon community. OLCC will recommend extending Producer License moratorium until 2024

Cannabis Law Report

Not good news for hemp in southern Oregon. Their alert says… Portland, OR — Results from inspections of legal hemp farms in southern Oregon show that a significant number of plants on those grow sites tested positive for excessive levels of THC, the psychoactive component found in cannabis. The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission learned about the results of “ Operation Table Rock ” during their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Thursday, September 23, 2021.

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Elon & The New Statesman Go Psychedelic Today!

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment reports. Elon Musk Says People Should Be ‘Open To Psychedelics’ And Predicts The Next Generation Of Politicians Will Normalize The Substances. 48:05 Psychedelics. New Statesman. Those who came before us knew how plants could reveal a more vibrant reality. The hallucinogenic Datura are a natural means to wisdom. Why must we ban plants like them.

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High Tide Becomes First Non-Franchised Canadian Cannabis Retailer to Surpass 100-Store Milestone

Cannabis Law Report

Company Opens Two New Retail Cannabis Stores in Windsor and Cornwall, Ontario. CALGARY, Alberta–(BUSINESS WIRE)–High Tide Inc. (“High Tide” or the “Company”) (TSXV: HITI) (Nasdaq: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA), a retail-focused cannabis company enhanced by the manufacturing of proprietary and licensed consumption accessories, announced today that its Canna Cabana retail cannabis stores located at 4140 Walker Road in Windsor, Ontario, and 960 Brookdale Avenue in Cornwall, Ontario, have begun sell

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Columbia Care Celebrates Transition to Cannabist in Downtown Boston Co-Located Adult-Use and Medical Dispensary

Cannabis Law Report

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Columbia Care Inc. (NEO: CCHW) (CSE: CCHW) (OTCQX: CCHWF) (FSE: 3LP) (“Columbia Care” or the “Company”), announced today it has received approval from the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) and the Boston Cannabis Board (BCB) to commence operations as Cannabist at 21 Milk Street in downtown Boston, its co-located adult-use and medical dispensary previously known as Patriot Care.