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California Will Regulate CBD

Canna Law Blog

For many years, we’ve written about California’s truly bizarre animus towards hemp-derived CBD. Many efforts to regulate CBD failed. Last year, the state finally managed to pass AB-45 but the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) hasn’t really done anything since. That will change soon. Finally, California will regulate CBD.

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Maine: Various Marijuana Bills Become Law Absent Gov. Mills’ Signature

NORML

"These common-sense changes will further facilitate patients' and others’ access to medical cannabis products and will provide opportunities for greater inclusivity within Maine's licensed marijuana industry.”. The post Maine: Various Marijuana Bills Become Law Absent Gov. Mills’ Signature appeared first on NORML.

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Best strains and terpenes for anxiety

The Cannigma

Anxiety is one of the major reasons why people consume cannabis. Even before this was an area of scientific interest, cannabis lovers knew this plant could calm them down. But today, science is backing what stoners have known for years. Of course, like all things, it’s more complicated than “cannabis fixes anxiety.” There are complex interactions between cannabinoids, terpenes, the endocannabinoid system, your hormones and your brain, and research is still in the early stages, so there’s a lot w

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Do magic mushrooms have ‘strains’ like cannabis?

Leafly

Know what you're dosing: Different species and strains can have dramatically different levels of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound. The post Do magic mushrooms have ‘strains’ like cannabis? 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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NCAA Relaxes Rules for Cannabis Testing and Consumption Among U.S. College Athletes

Veriheal

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recently announced that it would be lifting the restraints on its cannabis drug testing policy among collegiate athletes located in the United States. Moreover, the sporting organization has confirmed that it will reduce penalties for athletes who return a positive test. The NCAA’s updated cannabis policy includes relaxing the rules for cannabis testing and consumption among U.S. college athletes and will effect hundreds of schools and th

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Elon Musk Bought Twitter—What Does It Mean for Cannabis Content?

Veriheal

Twitter has officially accepted billionaire Elon Musk’s offer to buy the company. Elon’s purchase comes in at $44 billion, or approximately $52.40 a share. In a statement released along with the purchase announcement, Elon stated his intentions to “make Twitter better than ever by enhancing the product with new features, making the algorithms open source to increase trust, defeating the spam bots, and authenticating all humans.”.

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Cannabis recipe 101: weed lollipops

Leafly

Have you ever wondered how to make weed-infused candy? We whipped up an easy and delicious cannabis lollipop recipe just for you! The post Cannabis recipe 101: weed lollipops appeared first on Leafly.

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LCB Board Action: Expedited rule making filed – Replacing “Marijuana” with “Cannabis”

Cannabis Law Report

On April 27, during a regularly scheduled meeting, the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) took the following action: Expedited rules filed – public comment period now open: Approved proposal for expedited rule making (CR 105) to replace every use of the term “marijuana” with the term “cannabis” throughout Title 314 WAC. Second Substitute House Bill 1210, Section 168 (Chapter 16, Laws of 2022), directs the LCB to use expedited rule making under RCW 34.05.353 to replace the term “marijua

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Which cannabis-infused beverage is right for you?

Leafly

Find the perfect cannabis-infused beverage to suit your vibe. With options from Ace Valley, and more, you'll love drinking your weed. The post Which cannabis-infused beverage is right for you? appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Retailers Suing BC Government

Cannabis Life Network

An anonymous group of cannabis retailers are suing the British Columbia government. The lawsuit stems from what they say is a failure to enforce cannabis regulations. The plaintiffs are 14 retailers from BC and Alberta. They are seeking $40 million in damages. The lawsuit argues, “As a result of the defendants’ failure to enforce the […]. The post Cannabis Retailers Suing BC Government appeared first on Cannabis News, Lifestyle - Headlines, Videos & Cooking.

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After a huge first week, New Jersey still hasn’t run out of weed

Leafly

More than 12,000 customers showed up for day one of adult-use cannabis sales in NJ. But many are still waiting for edibles, homegrow, and social equity. The post After a huge first week, New Jersey still hasn’t run out of weed appeared first on Leafly.

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11 Best Indica Strains

Sensi Seeds

Cannabis is classified into three main sub-categories: Indica, sativa and hybrids. Traditionally, Indica dominant hybrids are associated with a physical body high and" stoned sensation. Sativas are associated with a more cerebral high. However, some Indicas don't make you feel sleepy, or sativas that don't help with creativity. The post 11 Best Indica Strains appeared first on Sensi Seeds.

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How do you like your hemp? The difference between delta-9 THC, delta-8, and CBD-forward products

Leafly

Delta-9 THC, delta-8, CBD and other cannabinoids can be derived from hemp. Find out what that means for hemp products available nationwide. The post How do you like your hemp? The difference between delta-9 THC, delta-8, and CBD-forward products appeared first on Leafly.

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Bankers Associations From All States Send Letter To Push For SAFE Banking Passage ASAP

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment reports. Banking associations representing all 50 states and one U.S. territory sent a letter to Senate leaders on Thursday, imploring them to include marijuana banking reform in a large-scale manufacturing bill that’s heading to bicameral conference. ABA and SBA Letter to the Senate Support SAFE Banking in America COMPETES Act 04282022.

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How to join Cannabis for Black Lives and support Black-led cannabis businesses

Leafly

Cannabis for Black Lives is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Black-led cannabis companies. The post How to join Cannabis for Black Lives and support Black-led cannabis businesses appeared first on Leafly.

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Press Release: Psychedelic Invest Launches New Podcast; Announces More Episodic Content in Pipeline

Cannabis Law Report

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. , April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Psychedelic Invest ( PsychedelicInvest.com ), an online resource educating stakeholders about the burgeoning psychedelic medicine industry, is pleased to announce the launch of the Psychedelic Invest Podcast. The company, which is a subsidiary of the holdings company, Nucleus , will be releasing one new podcast episode per week for ten weeks.

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How to upgrade your smoking kit for under $100

Leafly

Ready to upgrade your smoking kit, but need to do it on a budget? We've got smoking accessories for less than $100 to help you out. The post How to upgrade your smoking kit for under $100 appeared first on Leafly.

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Why are More and More Smoke Shops Buying Hemp Flower for Resale?

Otherside Farms

The hemp flower is a common sight in smoke shops these days, but it wasn’t as common even a few years ago. This leads us to the most natural follow-up question; what changed? Why is the cured CBD flower getting so much attention from smoke shops suddenly? Let’s start with the answer right away. Customer Needs to Dictate Action in Business. One of the core tenets of trade, in general, is that of meeting the customer’s needs with adequate stock.

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Leafly Buzz: 12 fire flowers that lit up April

Leafly

Tolerance too high after 4/20? We got you, baby bird. The post Leafly Buzz: 12 fire flowers that lit up April appeared first on Leafly.

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Top 5 Cannabis-Infused Beverages (Drinkables)

Otherside Farms

With cannabis legalization becoming more and more widespread around the world, it is only natural that people come up with new exciting ways to get some THC and CBD into their system. Edibles and drinkables are some of the seemingly healthier options for cannabis consumption. Beverages infused with THC and CBD are growing extremely popular around the world, and today, we are going to take a look at some of the best beverages on the market.

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Leafly Buzz: 12 fire flowers that lit up April

Leafly

Tolerance too high after 4/20? We got you, baby bird. The post Leafly Buzz: 12 fire flowers that lit up April appeared first on Leafly.

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California bill allowing cannabis farmers to sell directly at farmers markets advances

Cannabis Law Report

The Sacramento Bee reports. Consumers would be able to buy cannabis directly from cultivators at farmers markets just like they do for produce, under legislation approved Tuesday by the state Assembly Committee on Business and Professions. The push to allow small farmers to sell directly comes as the cultivators are seeing their most daunting financial challenges since the legalization of cannabis in 2018.

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Setting Intentions for a Psychedelic Trip

Cannabis Life Network

People often talk about setting intentions for a psychedelic trip, but what does setting intentions mean? Why do people set intentions, and how do they support a psychedelic experience? Broadly, setting intentions is the practice of taking the time to think about the psychedelic experience you’re hoping for before engaging in the practice. The goal […].

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CA Senate Green-Lights Wiener’s Bill To Stop Cities From Banning Medical Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Benzinga reports. California Senate Committee gave the green light to a bill that restores voter-created access to medicinal cannabis by requiring cities to provide patients access to purchase medicinal cannabis via delivery. According to a press release , Senator Scott Wiener’s (D-San Francisco) Senate Bill 1186 passed the Senate Governance and Finance Committee by a vote of 4-1 last week.

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The Week in Weed: April 29, 2022

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. We look at what’s happening with medical marijuana in Kentucky. President Biden grants clemency to several prisoners incarcerated for cannabis offenses. We look at ballot initiatives in various states. CBS released a new poll concerning marijuana.

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Australia: Uni of Qld Researchers Examine Motivation Behind Increased Support For Legalization

Cannabis Law Report

What an utter waste of time and money and a typically Australian approach to trying to negate reality. Rather than just accept the fact that the general public might be smart enough to see that the war on drugs and especially cannabis is quite simply stupid, instead a better solution !!, Get a bunch of researchers to research it, publish a report for committees to mull over and then ignore.

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Answer of the Day for Apr 29, 2022

TheAnswerPage

Does cannabis use help with menopausal symptoms? Some studies have found that “some women use cannabis to help manage menopause symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia and vaginal changes, such as dryness, all of which may contribute to lower libido when untreated.” Caron C. “Cannabis for Better Sex? Here’s What the Science Says.” New York Times.

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ICBC: British Cannabis Chronic Pain Study Hits Setbacks – Not Ethical Enough

Cannabis Law Report

Here at CLR we would have thought it would be very ethical. We’d much rather debate ethics after a dose of THC than Asprin. But, as they say, go figure. ICBC write. The British have seen many roadblocks on the way to cannabis reform. This is not just when it comes to recreational cannabis. Despite the legalization of the CBD market earlier this month, high THC cannabis remains a political third rail – especially when used for chronic pain.

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Giant Food Brands & Consumer Brands Association Wants Federal Legislation To Stop Cannabis CopyCats

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment reports. Major food and beverage companies like Pepsi, General Mills and Kellogg are asking Congress to do more to prevent the proliferation of marijuana-infused copycat products that mimic their well-know brands. THC-SHOP-SAFE-Letter-4.27.22. In a letter led by the Consumer Brands Association that was sent to congressional lawmakers on Wednesday, more than a dozen companies and industry trade association associations said that misleading packaging of cannabis products that are

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The Synergy Between the Cannabis Industry and ESG By Robert Hoban

Cannabis Law Report

The Synergy Between the Cannabis Industry and ESG. By Robert Hoban. Cannabis is an industry where water, power, and social equity factors are such prominent concepts. As I have written about previously , the cannabis industry has the opportunity at the micro-, meso- and macro-level to systemically set about creating shared value for all stakeholders through a focus on Economic, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors.