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8 Cannabis Qualities More Important Than THC Percentage

Sensi Seeds

For so long, the THC percentage has been the only metric for judging high-quality cannabis. However, there are many other qualities that matter more than potency. For both cultivators and shoppers, we'll discuss why using THC percentage is the incorrect way of judging cannabis and eight indicators of high-quality cannabis that you should be looking for.

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Delaware: Governor Vetoes Marijuana Depenalization Measure

NORML

NORML’s State Policies Manager Jax James said: “Continuing to define cannabis as contraband in Delaware is not in the public's interest. It is vital that the legislature push back and override Gov. Carney's veto.". The post Delaware: Governor Vetoes Marijuana Depenalization Measure appeared first on NORML.

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How cannabis can help stress and anxiety

Leafly

Plenty of people use cannabis to manage stress and anxiety, but does it actually help? Leafly looks at the science behind it. The post How cannabis can help stress and anxiety appeared first on Leafly.

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Ohio: Regulators Approve Dozens More Applicants to Operate Medical Cannabis Dispensaries

NORML

"This expansion is long overdue," said NORML's Deputy Director Paul Armentano. "High prices and the lack of convenient access provide significant barriers to Ohio's patient community. Hopefully, the addition of these licensed operators will better address patients' growing demands.". The post Ohio: Regulators Approve Dozens More Applicants to Operate Medical Cannabis Dispensaries appeared first on NORML.

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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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Rhode Island legislature votes to legalize marijuana, sets Dec. 2022 launch

Leafly

Stores could open as soon as Dec. 1 under the new law, which Gov. Dan McKee is expected to sign. The post Rhode Island legislature votes to legalize marijuana, sets Dec. 2022 launch appeared first on Leafly.

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Does Cannabis Pose Any Risks for Male Reproductive Health?

Veriheal

Research reveals that cannabis can impact male reproductive health through reprogramming sperm, which may have implications for any baby born from such sperm. The study, published in the Epigenetics journal , explains that there is little known about the “reproductive effects of paternal cannabis exposure.” Not only did they find that cannabis can alter sperm, but they also found that men who consume cannabis were associated with significantly lower sperm counts.

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How to make THC Crystals

The Cannigma

Thanks to their unrivaled purity and potency, THCa crystals or “diamonds” are growing in popularity in the cannabis community. This novel cannabis concentrate is the raw form of THC, the main intoxicating compound found in cannabis flower. While you can find THCa crystals for sale in legal states, you can also make this concentrate at home. Unlike making edibles , homemade extractions can be tricky, and there are pros and cons to the process.

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This loophole makes hemp-derived delta-9 THC legit

Leafly

Adults can now buy edibles that contain hemp-derived, bona fide THC.How the heck is that possible? The post This loophole makes hemp-derived delta-9 THC legit appeared first on Leafly.

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To suck or swallow? The pharmacology of THC edibles

Cannabis Life Network

There are a lot of ways to take cannabis from smoking to brownies. A dichotomy even exists in some edibles. In other words, it will produce a different experience to suck on or swallow a cannabis-infused candy, for example. To understand the different consumption methods, we have to look into the pharmacology of cannabis and […]. The post To suck or swallow?

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Discreetly Dank: My white neighbor needs to chill tf out

Leafly

Nosey neighbors are the bane to any stoner's existence, but one writer's neighbor seems too comfortable sniffing around. The post Discreetly Dank: My white neighbor needs to chill tf out appeared first on Leafly.

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Delta-8 Is Legal, But …

Canna Law Blog

Just last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a lower court’s holding that the 2018 Farm Bill legalized delta-8 THC products derived from hemp. In the Ninth Circuit’s view, “the plain and unambiguous text of the Farm [Bill] compels the conclusion that the delta-8 THC products before us are lawful.” Specifically, “the only statutory metric for distinguishing controlled marijuana from legal hemp is the delta-9 THC concentration level.”

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12 New Jersey stores sell $24M in weed in first month

Leafly

7 companies shared in the massive first month of sales, handful of new licenses awarded today. The post 12 New Jersey stores sell $24M in weed in first month appeared first on Leafly.

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6 Business Models to Pair with a Cannabis Lounge License

MaxQ Cannabis

With cannabis lounges opening up in multiple states, we are already seeing the first innovations in how these lounge licenses can be used. In Nevada, each dispensary brand can only have one lounge, so Planet 13 designed one gargantuan lounge in their downtown with the appearance of an entertainment venue. Currently, widespread laws don’t allow […].

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Delaware governor vetoes marijuana legalization

Leafly

The legislature may have the votes to override Gov. Carney's rejection. Stay tuned. The post Delaware governor vetoes marijuana legalization appeared first on Leafly.

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The Guardian: The Noosa yacht club member who led the hemp party to its best result yet in Queensland

Cannabis Law Report

The Guardian writes. Legalise Cannabis Australia’s Bernie Bradley is competing against Pauline Hanson for the final Senate spot. Australia federal election 2022 LIVE – latest news, updates and results. Election 2022 results: live votes tracker and federal seat counts. Get our free news app ; get our morning email briefing. Legalise Cannabis Australia’s Bernie Bradley is in with a sniff of winning Queensland’s sixth Senate spot – and he doesn’t even smoke dope.

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Grow smarter with the VIVOSUN Smart Grow System

Leafly

The VIVOSUN Smart Grow System goes above and beyond most grow systems to give you a fully app-enabled control system for your grow. The post Grow smarter with the VIVOSUN Smart Grow System appeared first on Leafly.

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Maryland Regulators Ask State Ethics Board For Advice After Tiffany Randolph, chair of Maryland’s medical cannabis regulatory board, takes law firm job

Cannabis Law Report

The Baltimore Sun reports. Maryland regulators are asking state ethics officials for guidance after Tiffany Randolph, the chair of Maryland’s medical cannabis regulatory board, took a job in April at a law firm with a cannabis practice. Randolph, an attorney, works as a personal injury and medical malpractice attorney at Shulman Rogers, a Potomac-based law firm that also advises Maryland cannabis companies on mergers, tax compliance, raising capital and more, according to the firm’s website.

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“Cannabis helped with my abortion” and people deserve safe and legal access to both

Leafly

Cannabis played an important role in these people's abortions. Their stories highlight why we deserve safe and legal access to both. The post “Cannabis helped with my abortion” and people deserve safe and legal access to both appeared first on Leafly.

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THC-O Acetate: What Is It & How Does it Work?

Cannabis Law Report

Like THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, THC-O acetate is similar to synthetic cannabis. Like THC, this Instead, it has been shown to provide a number of potential benefits, including pain relief and anti-inflammatory effects. However, unlike THC, it has no psychoactive effects or negative side effects. . In addition, a small number of companies have begun to produce and sell products containing this cannabinoid.

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Answer of the Day for May 25, 2022

TheAnswerPage

Some patients in the US may wish to travel with CBD to Canada, or vice versa. CBD is legally sold in the US and in Canada. So, is it legal to transport CBD across the US/Canadian border? The transporting of cannabis (in any form, including oils containing THC or cannabidiol) into or out of Canada without special authorization from Health Canada is a serious criminal offense.

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North Carolina: “Senate introduced legislation Monday to remove hemp from the state controlled substances list”

Cannabis Law Report

RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) – The N.C. Senate introduced legislation Monday to remove hemp from the state controlled substances list, which would make hemp legal in North Carolina after a pilot program ends July 1. A pilot program that began following the Industrial Hemp Bill in 2015 and led to industrial hemp being removed from the state Controlled Substances Act in 2018 was set to expire July 1 if no further action was taken.

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5 Best CBD Products For Pets In 2022

The Joint Blog

The pet industry has been booming for the past decade. Pets are considered a part of the family, so it’s no surprise that people want to give their fur friends all they need to live happy and healthy lives. However, with the increasing number of pets comes increasing pressure on their owners to keep them healthy and happy. This provides pet owners with a great deal of responsibility in making sure their pets receive only the best, including CBD products.

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Ayr Wellness Receives Approval to Begin New Jersey Adult-Use Retail Sales

Cannabis Law Report

MIAMI, May 24, 2022 – Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF) (“Ayr” or the “Company”), a leading vertically integrated U.S. multi-state cannabis operator (“MSO”), today announced that the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (“CRC”) approved the Company for adult-use cannabis sales in the Garden State. Ayr currently operates medical dispensaries in Woodbridge, Union, and Eatontown, all located in Central New Jersey, a region of 3.4 million people which until now only had a

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ICBC: Brazilian Medical Cannabis Consumption Increases 110% In One Year

Cannabis Law Report

Consumption of medical cannabis products in Brazil increased by 110% in 2021 from 2020 according to study by BRCANN, the Brazilian Association of the Cannabinoid Industry. Brazil is moving rapidly into the global cannabis arena. Currently, the country imports 18 cannabinoid drugs. Beyond this, last year, 40,191 people filed permits to individually import cannabinoids for personal, medical use.

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Italian Ministry Of Défense Publishes Pre-Bid Call For New Cannabis Cultivation Companies

Cannabis Law Report

ICBC reports. The Ministry is trying to identify qualified cultivators to cultivate in Florence. The Ministry of Defense has just published an “ expression of interest ” to identify companies that are able and qualified to grow medical cannabis plants. The call was designed to increase production for domestic use with the aim of achieving self-sufficiency from a medical perspective.

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Mission Viejo City Council will discuss permitting a number of cannabis retailers in the city

Cannabis Law Report

MISSION VIEJO, CA — Officials in Mission Viejo are considering a development plan to allow a number of cannabis retailers in the city. There aren’t many dispensaries offering cannabis in South Orange County, but a planning commission urges that such facilities would generate substation sales tax revenues and other fees to Mission Viejo from the “underserved” market, according to a document from the Mission Viejo City Council.

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Location, Location, Location: Navigating Cannabis Real Estate By Robert Hoban

Cannabis Law Report

Legalizing cannabis has created a land rush. The first step in any new cannabis market, or towards any commercial activity in cannabis, always begins with the question of where – the real estate. Finding a suitable property is probably the most difficult piece of putting a business together in this industry. Locating such properties has created a whole new niche market for lawyers, consultants, and real estate brokers in aiding the marijuana industry’s entrepreneurs as they locate a properly zon

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Alexander Hymowitz: Medical Marijuana and Worker’s Compensation in New York

Cannabis Law Report

Medical Marijuana and Worker’s Compensation in New York. Alexander Hymowitz. The recently decided case of Matter of Quigley v. Vill. of E. Aurora, 2021 NY Slip Op 01174, 193 A.D.3d 207, 142 N.Y.S.3d 636 (App. Div. 3rd Dept.) makes it abundantly clear that the cost of medical marijuana is a reimbursable expense for patients who are prescribed medical marijuana by their doctor under their worker’s compensation claim.

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Isaac Netzer: California Inmates May Not Possess Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

California Inmates May Not Possess Cannabis. Isaac Netzer. The recently decided case of People v. Raybon, 492 P.3d 937, 1056 (2021) the Supreme Court of California made it abundantly clear that the State’s Proposition 64 does not invalidate cannabis-related convictions under California Penal Code § 4573.6, which makes it a felony to possess a controlled substance in a state correctional facility.

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Kathryn Venezia: Gonzalez v. Raich 545 U.S. 1 (2005)

Cannabis Law Report

Gonzalez v. Raich 545 U.S. 1 (2005). Kathryn Venezia. Opinion by Chief Justice Stevens. Issue Presented: Does Congress’ authority to regulate interstate commerce extend to the regulation of in-state use and production of medical cannabis? Rule: Congress may regulate the use and production of home-grown cannabis as this activity, taken in the aggregate, could rationally be seen as having a substantial economic effect on interstate commerce.