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Hemp CBD Across State Lines: New York

Canna Law Blog

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. The 2018 Farm Bill gives the US Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) regulatory authority over hemp cultivation at the federal level.

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Grizzle’s Latest Update & Opinions On MedMen

Cannabis Law Report

Grizzle essentially broke the story of MedMen’s state of affairs a couple of weeks back, the market was semi aware but nobody had formalized exactly what the issues were. Grizzle’s latest headline “MEDMEN CONFIRMS RUMOURS, IN THE MIDDLE OF A “NON-BANKRUPTCY” indicates they are less than convinced by Bierman’s Reddit outing at the end of last week and say, “If MedMen ends up paying off the $54 million of receivables with shares, currently valued at $0.48, the share c

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California Medical Cannabis Now Allowed in Public Schools

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

As of this month, parents and guardians are allowed under California law to administer medical marijuana products to K-12 public school students. Los Angeles medical marijuana lawyers know the law is significant for two main reasons: It does not force public school districts to adopt any policy compelling school personnel to administer medical cannabis products to children; It does give access to the largest public school population in the nation (roughly 6 million).

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Canada: Cannabis Activist & Business Owner Sells Up & Takes Govt Position

Cannabis Law Report

City News Toronto reports… Abi Roach, the long-time owner of Kensington Market’s HotBox Cafe and one of the most vocal critics of the province’s initial lottery system for legal marijuana licences, has sold her popular business and taken a job with the government-run Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS). Roach announced on Twitter that she’s accepted a position as senior category manager with the OCS.

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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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Here’s What We Know About CBD’s Effects On Varicose Veins

The Fresh Toast

Research suggests CBD could help manage varicose veins via influence on the cardiovascular system. Continue reading Here’s What We Know About CBD’s Effects On Varicose Veins at The Fresh Toast.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

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Does the co-administration of THC and alcohol impact serum THC levels? Yes. According to a study by Hartman in 2015, alcohol may increase THC levels. See Answer. See Answer.

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Missouri Grants Medical Marijuana Licenses

The Joint Blog

According to the Associated Press Missouri health officials on Friday posted the list of recipients of the first 192 licenses to operate medical marijuana dispensaries, “bringing the state closer to joining the many others that allow at least some form of marijuana use.” The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is giving 24 licenses in each of Missouri’s eight congressional districts.

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Study Finds Marijuana Helps Those with Chronic Pain Sleep

The Joint Blog

Marijuana use is associated with improved sleep in those with chronic pain, according to a new study published in the journal BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care. For the study researchers examined the association between sleep problems and marijuana use in those 50 and older who are chronic pain patients. 128 patients took part in the study: 66 of these had used medical marijuana for at least a full year, with 62 being non-users.