Leafly
MAY 2, 2019
By cruelly denying military veterans access to medical cannabis, President Trump reveals himself as an old-school drug warrior. The post Time to Admit It: Trump Opposes Cannabis Legalization appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 2, 2019
April 30, 2019 Governor Whitmer’s executive order 2019-07 has established the Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), combining previous authorities, functions, and duties into an agency which allows the state of Michigan to more efficiently regulate both medical and adult-use marijuana.
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NORML
MAY 2, 2019
Members of the House and Senate have approved versions of House Bill 364 , which allows qualified patients the option to grow marijuana at home. Members of both chambers must now finalize the language in conference committee before sending the bill to Republican Gov. Chris Sununu. The Governor has not publicly commented on the bill, but has previously spoken out against broader legalization efforts.
Leafly
MAY 2, 2019
Myrcene is the most abundant terpene in modern commercial cannabis. It's said to relieve pain, inflammation, and insomnia, but what does the science actually say? The post What Is Myrcene and What Does This Cannabis Terpene Do? 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.
Cannabis Life Network
MAY 2, 2019
Leave it to the government to somehow find a way to lose money selling cannabis, despite having a monopoly! That’s right. Cannabis NB, New Brunswick’s only legal cannabis retailer, has managed to lose $11.7 million dollars, according to the year-end financial report released April 30th. Since opening, Cannabis NB has been plagued by layoffs, temporary […].
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The Blunt Truth
MAY 2, 2019
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. There were several interesting developments this week on the federal level. We’ll start off with the news that the Senate may not take up the issue of banking in the marijuana industry. Sen. Mike Crapo (R. Idaho) won’t commit to holding hearings on the SAFE Banking Act , which is currently under consideration in the House.
Leafly
MAY 2, 2019
Expecting a congressional roadblock to be removed this year, Mayor Muriel Bowser has unveiled a plan to launch legal, adult-use cannabis sales in the District. The post Washington DC Mayor Moves to Allow Cannabis Sales appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
MAY 2, 2019
The deals in Oregon cannabis are getting very big and much of what we do these days involves mergers, acquisitions and cross border work. It’s amazing this happened so fast. Less than four years ago, as the OLCC began writing rules for the adult use marijuana industry, there was a distinct small business tenor to everything. At that time, our Portland office began forming the first of what eventually became a few hundred local cannabis companies.
Leafly
MAY 2, 2019
The state is one of just 17 in which the possession, sale, or cultivation of cannabis in any amount can result in criminal prosecution. The post Is Wisconsin ‘Behind the Curve’ on Marijuana Laws? appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 2, 2019
“We want to be able to regulate, we want to be able to make sure we are collecting our fair share in taxes, we want to invest those taxes in ways that affect communities that have been disproportionately affected, and we want to train and hire D.C. residents,” Bowser said in an interview Wednesday with The Washington Post at a medical marijuana cultivation center.
Leafly
MAY 2, 2019
“Certainly a loss of $12 million in six months, we’re not going to continue with that activity.”. The post New Brunswick Considering Privatization After Cannabis NB Loss appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 2, 2019
Westword report… On May 2, just a day before the session ends, House Bill 1230 passed through the Colorado Legislature after the House approved technical amendments made in the Senate. This bill is far more expansive than any social use measure proposed before. Under this bill, dispensaries would be able to apply for a tasting room license similar to the one used for breweries in this state, while businesses such as hotels, restaurants, music venues, art galleries and yoga studios coul
Leafly
MAY 2, 2019
Alaska marijuana regulators expressed frustration this week with the limited cooperation they say they're receiving with investigations from the state Department of Public Safety. The post Alaska Officials Clash Over Cannabis Investigations appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 2, 2019
The Las Vegas City Council on Wednesday voted to permit lounges where people can consume marijuana. Elected officials voted 4-1 to pass the bill, sponsored by Councilman Bob Coffin, just before the draft ordinance was scheduled to expire. Councilman Stavros Anthony — a retired Metropolitan Police Department captain — voted no, preferring the city follow the lead of the state and invite other governments to weigh in.
Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)
MAY 2, 2019
Today, the new Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) issued a press release regarding recent Michigan Court of Claims rulings, explaining how “temporary operators” will be treated going forward as well as how “caregiver” product will be used to keep a supply chain open to meet patient demand. The Executive Director of the MRA, Andrew Brisbo, also discussed these issues at his Senate confirmation hearing today.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 2, 2019
“Deanie’s appointment is timely and aligns perfectly with our corporate evolution from the early stage organization we were just two years ago into a professionally managed public company with top-tier executive talent,” Hess Moallem, president and CEO of Charlotte’s Web, said in a statement. More at. Charlotte’s Web appoints former Kellogg executive as CEO.
Leafly
MAY 2, 2019
The historic vote could open the way for other cities to rethink their policies on hallucinogens. Opponents say it's a bad trip waiting to happen. The post Denver Could Decriminalize Magic Mushrooms on Tuesday appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 2, 2019
Military.com reports. During a hearing Tuesday on eight VA health-related bills under consideration by Congress, VA officials told House lawmakers that as long as marijuana is illegal under federal law, the department cannot support legislation that promotes its role at the VA. “[The House Veterans Affairs Committee] can make strong proposals for us to move forward with recommendations of filling out forms and such but, in the end, we need to go back to the [Drug Enforcement Agency] and [J
Miss Marijuana
MAY 2, 2019
Today’s story is by Casey Downs who explains how she uses marijuana for migraines. After suffering from debilitating pain, and the mental health issues that followed, cannabis became her go-to for migraine relief. Here’s her story: Cannabis has always been something I have been open to. In my early twenties, I genuinely enjoyed the experience of sitting around a crackling fire with my friends, smoking and sharing amazing conversation… and at the same time, I would feel guilty and ful
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 2, 2019
If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Richard Glick – Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. In western states that have legalized cannabis over the last few years, water agencies have seen a sharp increase of permit applications to secure water rights. Cannabis is an agricultural crop and, of course, it needs water to grow.
Cannabis Life Network
MAY 2, 2019
Watch this video from the Great Canadian CannaMall in Victoria as competitors try to dab two grams of Shatter Shack’s finest extract the fastest. The winner takes home a Cannagar valued at CDN $100 from Potent Industry and Smiling Buddha Inc. Learn more about Shatter Shack by visiting their website or in person at The Great Canadian CannaMall […].
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 2, 2019
In order to consume CBD oil, vaping will be the preferred method as per the purists and scientists. With vaping, CBD will increase the bioavailability substantially. Hence, you can easily absorb more CBD that you can take by inhaling rather than taking it orally. As you ingest CBD vape oil you are also ingesting Cannabinoid Terpenes, which have certain amazing properties e.g. antiseptic, anti-inflammatory effects, anti-bacterial and much more.
Cannabis Life Network
MAY 2, 2019
Watch this video from Victoria’s Great Canadian CannaMall as competitors go head-to-head in a joint rolling competition. Separated into two rounds, with the first being the speed roll and smoke and the second an artistic roll. Competitors needed to start with provided unground cannabis and papers, roll a joint, and then be the first to smoke it to win. […].
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 2, 2019
If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: “Jordan Zoot. “ aBIZinaBOX Inc., CPA’s “ PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. . At the time legalization of cannabis loomed as a potential reality on the horizon, Humboldt County was positioned to maintain as a legal industry the prosperity that cannabis had provided the County for the preceding 30 years.
Cannabis Maven
MAY 2, 2019
The new Series A funding led by Poseidon Asset Management will help accelerate growth at Confident Cannabis.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 2, 2019
If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: “Jordan Zoot. “ aBIZinaBOX Inc., CPA’s “ PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Eek Another Regulator – the nightmare of nightmares I happened upon yet another cannabis regulator in California…I have to admit that this one has me dumbstruck…never knew it was there…and am still trying to figure out where it came from.
NORML
MAY 2, 2019
Legislation is before Democratic Gov. Jared Polis to regulate the home delivery of cannabis and cannabis-infused products. House Bill 1234 establishes regulations for the delivery of cannabis products from state-licensed retailers. Under the plan, deliveries are limited to one per day per household, and are only permitted in municipalities that explicitly allow such activities.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 2, 2019
For the third time this year, a key legislative committee voted in favor of a controversial bill that could lead to the legalization of recreational marijuana in Connecticut. The finance committee voted Wednesday night on taxation issues related to marijuana that would be merged in the coming weeks into an overall bill to legalize the drug. Previously, the general law and judiciary committees both approved legalization in bills that focused on the regulatory and legal aspects. …/… Pr
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