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The Status of CBD

Americans for Safe Access

With passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, the framework was put in place for states to pass laws legalizing the production and distribution of industrial hemp. But what does that mean for CBD and products containing CBD? A search for “CBD” on the website of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) brings up a list of warning letters that have been issued to companies.

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New York City: Lawmakers Advance Bills Limiting Drug Testing for Cannabis as a Condition of Employment, Probation

NORML

Members of the New York City Council approved a pair of municipal bills this week limiting situations where those seeking employment or on probation may be drug tested for the past use of cannabis. Council members overwhelmingly voted in favor of a municipal proposal (No.1445) barring employers from drug testing certain job applicants for the presence of marijuana.

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McConnell Says He’ll Fix The Hemp Glitches In The Farm Bill

Cannabis Law Report

Ganjapreneur report… U.S. Department of Agriculture Undersecretary Greg Ibach told the AP said the agency is willing to work with other federal agencies to help develop testing protocols. The USDA is responsible for developing and issuing the regulations and guidance for commercial hemp production in the U.S. In February, the agency anticipated to issue those rules “in the fall of 2019 to accommodate the 2020 planting season.”.

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Attorney General Says He Prefers STATES Act Over Prohibition

Leafly

In a Congressional hearing, AG William Barr said a STATES Act solution would be better than the current federal-state conflict over cannabis regulation. The post Attorney General Says He Prefers STATES Act Over Prohibition 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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Medicinal Cannabis Products for Pets: Tips to Help You Decide

Cannabis Maven

Happy National Pet Day 2019! Let's learn about the ways that CBD can help our furry family members.

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High-Tech Greenhouses: Grow Quality Marijuana More Efficiently

Leafly

With high-tech greenhouses, you can tame even the harshest of outdoor climates for growing marijuana and produce top-quality buds at a fraction of the cost. The post High-Tech Greenhouses: Grow Quality Marijuana More Efficiently appeared first on Leafly.

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Surprise! Florida’s Bungling Its Medical Marijuana Program Once Again

The Fresh Toast

Surprise! Florida’s Bungling Its Medical Marijuana Program Once Again This week the House pushed a bill that would place a THC cap on smokable marijuana for patients, which led to “fiery exchanges with veterans and patient advocates who accused a legislative leader of relying on faulty research." The post Surprise! Florida’s Bungling Its Medical Marijuana Program Once Again appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Downtown Los Angeles Cannabis Tourism City Guide 2019

Leafly

Grab some Jungle Boys buds, explore Ganja Yoga, then treat yourself to In-N-Out — taste the L.A. life. The post Downtown Los Angeles Cannabis Tourism City Guide 2019 appeared first on Leafly.

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US AG William Bar Indicates A Preference To Enactment Of STATES Law Rather Than Current Situation

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment reports. Attorney General William Barr said on Wednesday that he would prefer that Congress enact legislation allowing states to legalize marijuana instead of continuing the current approach under which a growing number of states have ended cannabis prohibition in conflict with federal law. The attorney general added that the Justice Department is actively reviewing legislation that would accomplish that, and he discussed the department’s current approach to marijuana enforcemen

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Canada’s Biggest Legal Joint — We Rolled It!

Leafly

If this doobie got any bigger, it would need a joint custody agreement. The post Canada’s Biggest Legal Joint — We Rolled It! appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Driving Sober – Punishments & Prohibitons

Cannabis Life Network

A number of tough new cannabis impaired driving laws kicked into effect only a few months ago, and already, some Canadians are feeling the burn. Nova Scotia motorist Michelle Gray has been making headlines over the last week thanks to her debacle at the roadside, which occurred after she identified herself as a medical cannabis […]. The post Cannabis Driving Sober – Punishments & Prohibitons appeared first on Cannabis News | Marijuana News | Medical Cannabis News.

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Arizona’s 4/20 Pickup Deals

Leafly

Find great deals between 30-50% off on cannabis products through Leafly Pickup at these Arizona dispensaries. The post Arizona’s 4/20 Pickup Deals appeared first on Leafly.

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Accounting Today Publish Article, “Special tax issues for cannabis businesses”

Cannabis Law Report

They write……… It’s tax time for everyone, but for entrepreneurs in the rapidly growing cannabis business, it’s a particular challenge. That’s because they are confronted with the issue of filing taxes for a federally illegal market, even though it’s perfectly legal in the state in which they do business. Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code prohibits the deduction of otherwise ordinary business expenses from gross income associated with the trafficking of Schedule I or Sch

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Nevada’s 4/20 Pickup Deals

Leafly

Find great deals between 30-50% off on cannabis products through Leafly Pickup at these Nevada dispensaries. The post Nevada’s 4/20 Pickup Deals appeared first on Leafly.

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How Cannabis Became Illegal: The Racist Ideology of Cannabis Control

Cannabis Law Report

Today, more politicians and thought leaders are taking a stand supporting cannabis and related research than at any other time in living memory. While this is clearly a good thing, it bears asking why cannabis, a plant that is so demonstrably benign with properties so obviously beneficial, came to be so highly-controlled in the United States. By understanding the root causes of cannabis prohibition, perhaps we will be better able to pave the road towards a more rational discussion on the medical

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Michigan’s 4/20 Pickup Deals

Leafly

Find great deals between 30-50% off on cannabis products through Leafly Pickup at these Michigan dispensaries. The post Michigan’s 4/20 Pickup Deals appeared first on Leafly.

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Massachusetts House Happy To Budget $133 Million In New Revenue From Cannabis Sales But Eschews Expanding Tobacco & Vaping Revenue

Cannabis Law Report

Metro News Reports. BOSTON – House leadership rolled out a $42.7 billion budget for fiscal year 2020 on Wednesday, a spending plan that largely mirrors Gov. Charlie Baker’s proposal but eschews his revenue-raising ideas like new taxes on vaping and opioid manufacturers. The proposal, which the House is expected to debate in formal sessions the week of April 22, would boost total state spending by 3 percent over the current year’s budget and came in with a bottom line almost identical ̵

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Washington’s 4/20 Pickup Deals

Leafly

Find great deals of 30% off on cannabis products through Leafly Pickup at these Washington dispensaries. The post Washington’s 4/20 Pickup Deals appeared first on Leafly.

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Sarah Leamon: Cannabis Users Driving Sober – Punishments & Prohibitons

Cannabis Life Network

A number of tough new cannabis impaired driving laws kicked into effect only a few months ago, and already, some Canadians are feeling the burn. Nova Scotia motorist Michelle Gray has been making headlines over the last week thanks to her debacle at the roadside, which occurred after she identified herself as a medical cannabis […]. The post Sarah Leamon: Cannabis Users Driving Sober – Punishments & Prohibitons appeared first on Cannabis News | Marijuana News | Medical Cannabis

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Oregon’s 4/20 Pickup Deals

Leafly

Find great deals between 30-50% off on cannabis products through Leafly Pickup at these Oregon dispensaries. The post Oregon’s 4/20 Pickup Deals appeared first on Leafly.

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Internal CBSA report blames illegal pot imports on supply shortages, organized crime

MedicalMarijuana.ca

CBSA report says organized crime groups are taking advantage of Canada’s patchwork approach to legalization. The advent of legal recreational marijuana in Canada hasn’t done much to stop people from trying to sneak the drug over the border — and supply shortages might be to blame, according to an internal report from the Canada Border Services Agency.

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Maryland’s 4/20 Pickup Deals

Leafly

Find great deals between 30-50% off on cannabis products through Leafly Pickup at these Maryland dispensaries. The post Maryland’s 4/20 Pickup Deals appeared first on Leafly.

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Licensed Producers Struggling to Meet Demand for Medical Cannabis in Rhode Island

WeedAdvisor

According to Newswire , the state of Rhode Island may not get the same attention or recognition as Colorado or California in terms of cannabis news, but it – as with the early days of its counter parts – is experiencing a cannabis pinch. While medical marijuana is legal in Rhode Island, legislators are seriously considering full legalization for recreational use.

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Southern California’s 4/20 Pickup Deals

Leafly

Find great deals between 30-50% off on cannabis products through Leafly Pickup at these Southern California dispensaries. The post Southern California’s 4/20 Pickup Deals appeared first on Leafly.

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Average cost of a gram of dried cannabis up 17.3 per cent post-legalization: Statscan

MedicalMarijuana.ca

The average cost of dried cannabis has gone up by more than 17 per cent since legalization, with consumers in New Brunswick and Manitoba seeing the biggest jumps, according to an analysis compiled by Statistics Canada. As well, the cost of a legal gram of weed appears to be rising as illegal cannabis prices drop. Statistics Canada said Wednesday the unweighted average price per gram of dried cannabis from both legal and illegal sources combined post-legalization was $8.04.

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Colorado’s 4/20 Pickup Deals

Leafly

Find great deals between 30-50% off on cannabis products through Leafly Pickup at these Colorado dispensaries. The post Colorado’s 4/20 Pickup Deals appeared first on Leafly.

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Mind-Blowing New Platform Lets Users Explore Cannabis Chemical Data to Get Smart

Cannabis Maven

Confident Cannabis Connect is an extraordinary new tool that offers deep insights into the varieties of flower.

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Oklahoma’s 4/20 Pickup Deals

Leafly

Find great deals between 30-50% off on cannabis products through Leafly Pickup at these Oklahoma dispensaries. The post Oklahoma’s 4/20 Pickup Deals appeared first on Leafly.

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Medicinal Cannabis Products for Pets: Tips to Help You Decide

Cannabis Maven

Happy National Pet Day 2019! Let's learn about the ways that CBD can help our furry family members.

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Maine’s 4/20 Pickup Deals

Leafly

Find great deals between 30-50% off on cannabis products through Leafly Pickup at these Maine dispensaries. The post Maine’s 4/20 Pickup Deals appeared first on Leafly.