Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Ganjapreneur report. MassRoots Cannabis Social Network Goes Dark. The MassRoots cannabis social network is apparently dead after the website and related app went dark a few weeks back. After millions of dollars in capital and several years of hype, the cannabis social media network MassRoots has reportedly gone offline for good. First reported by competitor Cannabis.net , MassRoots.com appears to have gone dark despite being the first cannabis-focused online platform to raise millions in i

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Leafly

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The entourage effect, or the theory that cannabis compounds work synergistically, may explain why strains make us feel differently. But is there evidence that suggests terpenes play a role in cannabis' effects? The post How might terpenes contribute to the ‘entourage effect’ of cannabis? appeared first on Leafly.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The hemp industry is up in arms over the USDA’s interim rules establishing a domestic hemp program. As of this writing you can find some 900 comments published on regulations.gov. The din of complaints about the deleterious effect of several rules caused Senator Chuck Shumer to send a letter on December 3 to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue urging the Secretary to extend the public commend period by 60 days.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Brazilian pharmaceutical regulator Anvisa on Tuesday approved regulations for the roll-out of medicinal cannabis-based products but in a separate vote blocked a proposal to allow domestic medical marijuana plantations. Anvisa’s approval of rules to regulate the nascent medical marijuana market represents a major shift in a country that has suffered years of deadly drug violence.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The North American College of Pharmaceutical Technology (NACPT) is conducting a pilot series of professionals in medical cannabis workshops, and we spent a day learning and discussing food safety, regulatory tech, processes and systems. NACPT CEO and Founder Rathi Param brings a multi-disciplinary lens to the cannabis industry having worked as a validation scientist and quality control consultant across food science, biopharma, agro-tech, the environment, medical devices and more industr

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Cannabis Life Network

DECEMBER 4, 2019

We reported that there have been brands of fake shatter floating around the black market. No one yet knows the identity of the impurity hiding in some cannabis extracts. It only unveils itself after being soaked in alcohol. Pine resin is alcohol-soluble meaning something else has been found, but there are plenty of water-soluble stabilizers […].

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Greencamp

DECEMBER 4, 2019

In June 2018, the World Health Organization issued a report that characterized cannabidiol (CBD) as a substance with “a good. Continue Reading. The post What Drugs Should Not Be Taken with CBD? appeared first on Greencamp.

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CannaMD

DECEMBER 4, 2019

If there’s one stigma that marijuana patients have had the hardest time shaking, it’s that they’re lazy. However, research is proving this to be far from the truth! One recent study, published in the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management , suggests medical marijuana may improve both the health and employment prospects of older adults. Marijuana and productivity may be linked, but not in the way previously thought!

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Otherside Farms

DECEMBER 4, 2019

How do you choose an online marijuana dispensary? This is a question that likely have asked yourself after deciding to use medical marijuana. The number of online marijuana dispensaries is increasing, consequently making it harder to decide which is the best option for you. In this article, we are going to take you through what to look for in online marijuana dispensaries so that you can get the best, quality product for the best price.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 4, 2019

To assist licensees, the MED is issuing the following guidance regarding Change of Ownership Application requirements and exemptions. Please see Guidance for Applicants Submitting a Change of Owner Application. 191203 Change of Owner Front Office Resource for Applicants_FINAL.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 4, 2019

On November 18, 2019, Florida Senator Lori Berman (D) introduced Senate Bill 962 , which proposes to provide job applicants and employees who use medical marijuana various protections in employment. If enacted, Florida would join the growing number of states to pass laws with similar protections, including most recently in Illinois. Specifically, the bill proposes to make it unlawful for an employer to take adverse action against an applicant or employee who is a qualified patient using medical

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) is calling the legislature into special session this month to consider adult-use marijuana legalization. MM write. If the measure proposed by Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. (D) is adopted, USVI would become the third U.S. territory to legalize cannabis, following Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

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Cannabis Life Network

DECEMBER 4, 2019

TORONTO — Cannabis company Wayland Group Corp. says it has filed for creditor protection to give it more time to raise money and consider restructuring deals. Wayland, which operates the Maricann cannabis brand, said in late October it was still trying to close a sale of the company, including its production facility in Langton, Ont. to […]. The post Creditor Protection sought by cannabis company Wayland Group Corp. appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stock

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Editor’s note: This article is a modified version of a comment to the USDA written by Marion Snyder, PhD , Chief Scientific Officer of Clearwater Biotech. In this article, Dr. Snyder distills her analysis of hemp testing during the 2018 and 2019 growing seasons. Based on her data, Dr. Snyder finds that requiring “Total THC” concentrations not to exceed 0.3%, rather than just limiting ?

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TheAnswerPage

DECEMBER 4, 2019

In addition to seizure medications, CBD interacts with warfarin. Does this drug:drug interaction lead to an increased risk of bleeding or a decrease in warfarin’s anticoagulation effect? Multiple reports have indicated that the interaction between warfarin and CBD results in a greatly increased risk of bleeding. See Answer. See Answer.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Here’s the press release in full… . VS significantly expands California operations with addition of partners Luke Stanton and Jeffrey Welsh in Los Angeles and associate attorney Christina Sava in Oakland. LOS ANGELES — The founders of preeminent California cannabis business firm Frontera Law Group have joined top-ranked national cannabis law and policy firm Vicente Sederberg LLP.

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Leafly

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Axiomm is pioneering new ways for cannabis brands to create emulsified products with lab-ready nanotechnology. The post What is nano THC? How nanoemulsions create new cannabis building blocks appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Pasadena is asking a judge to erase a controversial ballot initiative from next year’s ballot. And it’s doing so by suing its own officials. The Mercury News continues. Yes, this is highly unusual. No, the city’s isn’t blaming its employees for the proposed measure which, officials have said, would subvert the city’s marijuana laws to legalize currently illegal cannabis stores.

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Leafly

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Buckle in for an eye-opening history lesson on how we’ve been eating cannabis for millennia. The post A global history of cannabis edibles appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 4, 2019

He’s a man who won’t lie down or somebody who loves to be on permanent life support, one or the other. After following his travails (that’s our polite word for disaster management theory) for the past few years we wonder what’s going to bring him back this time. MJ Biz has the lowdown. MJ Biz write… Denver-based cannabis technology company MassRoots’ website has been offline for a number of days, raising fresh questions about the financial health of a company that h

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Growing your own medicinal marijuana is an extremely satisfying thing to do. Watching your plants grow and thrive is a fun, rewarding experience. It is also a very educational undertaking and a skill that you can build. If you’re wondering how to easily grow marijuana at home , you will need to know which are the easiest marijuana strains to grow. For a novice grower, the best marijuana to grow is a strain that will be easy.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Canopy Growth Corp. has quietly launched its hemp-derived CBD brand, marking the pot giant’s first official presence in the U.S. consumer market. Canopy’s new U.S. CBD product brand is dubbed “First & Free” and will be available for sale in 31 U.S. states where CBD products are legally available. The Smiths Falls, Ont.-based company plans to sell softgels, oil drops, and topical cream products, according to the company’s website.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The law, which covers activities related to cultivation, processing, dispensing and export, empowers the Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Authority to develop policies and guidelines for a newly regulated medicinal marijuana industry. The Senate passed the Medicinal Cannabis Industry Bill at close to midnight on Nov. 27, two weeks after it won approval in the House of Assembly.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The Denver Afterschool Alliance receives $1.5 million a year from the city’s collected marijuana tax revenue, Chalkbeat reports , with the city last year collecting a reported $46 million in such revenues overall. The additional funds have allowed for more after-school and summer learning programs, as well as expansion into underserved neighborhoods by providing more training for staff.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Riverside County sheriff’s deputies have served seven search warrants at sites of alleged illegal marijuana cultivation. The department says 3,957 marijuana plants and 57 pounds (26 kilograms) of processed marijuana were seized in Monday’s operation in the rural Anza area, about 100 miles (161 kilometers) southeast of Los Angeles. The Sheriff’s Department was assisted by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and other agencies.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 4, 2019

We are excited to report that thanks to your advocacy, and the leadership of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), four federal banking regulatory agencies – Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Reserve, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network – joined by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors — issued joint guidance confirming the legal status of hemp and the requirements for banks providing f

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Here’s the introduction to their piece. For decades, cannabis, derivatives of cannabis, and related substances such as hemp and marijuana were classified as Schedule I narcotics under the 1970 Controlled Substances Act. Federally, the production and sale of marijuana have been and remain illegal, although a marijuana business remains obligated to pay federal income tax on its taxable income under Sec. 61(a).

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Food Business News reports. SMITH FALLS, ONT. — Canopy Growth is rolling out 13 cannabis-infused drinks and a line of cannabis-infused chocolate as part of its Cannabis 2.0. portfolio. The launch coincides with the second wave of national legalization in Canada. While the country legalized recreational marijuana sales last year, regulatory green light for C.B.D.- and T.H.C.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Stanislaus County authorities have been cracking down on illegal marijuana cultivation sites and operations. But the criminal penalties under the state’s more lenient cannabis laws today are not deterring the illegal operations, officials say. The county is now adding a stick to its enforcement campaign in the form of administrative penalties — potentially huge penalties — against illegal growers.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 4, 2019

MM writes, The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board initially announced proposed changes to its employment guidance in July , where the recommendation to carve out exceptions for low-level drug offenses first appeared. In a final interpretive ruling published in the Federal Register on Monday, which also examined comments submitted by the public, NCUA said the changes will be formally enacted.

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