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State Policy Weekly Update 5/24/2023

NORML

Highlights include LA, ME, MD, MN, MT, NV, NH, NY, OH, PA, and RI. The post State Policy Weekly Update 5/24/2023 appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Flavonoids: What Are They, and How They Work

Sensi Seeds

Flavonoids are phytochemical compounds found throughout flowers, fruits, and vegetables. They're not exclusive to cannabis and are responsible for colour pigmentations, odour, and flavour within nature's flora. The post Cannabis Flavonoids: What Are They, and How They Work appeared first on Sensi Seeds.

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America’s best cannabis for Memorial Day 2023 and beyond

Leafly

Cookies’ debuts a Zeuz pod, and more. The post America’s best cannabis for Memorial Day 2023 and beyond appeared first on Leafly.

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Podcast: Native tribes in the cannabis market: is the reward worth the risk?

Cannabis Law Report

The cannabis industry is particularly attractive for Native American tribes, as it shares many of the same characteristics as casino gaming. But although advantages like tax exemptions may appear to give them a leg up, tribes face a host of specific issues and red tape.

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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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How to Get A Florida Medical Marijuana Card

CannaMD

Wondering how to get your medical marijuana card in Florida? Curious if you qualify? You’ve come to the right place! CannaMD‘s statewide network of board certified physicians specialize in providing patients with the legally required recommendation to receive a medical marijuana card.

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Review: Mimosa by Kaviar

Illinois News Joint

I initially tried Mimosa as part of Missouri’s medical program and was instantly captivated. I was so impressed by the cultivar that I sourced a clone for my own garden. Nowadays, whenever I come across the strain, I pick up a sample, if only to compare it to the flowers I cultivate myself. Just recently, I came across Kaviar’s Mimosa at Star Buds Burbank , and I couldn’t resist the opportunity to sample it.

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Rosenberg’s Cannabis Act Review 

Cannabis Life Network

Morris Rosenberg’s Cannabis Act review will likely fail. Canada’s Cannabis Act is undergoing an “Expert Panel” review per the legislation. The idea was that after three years, the government would return to the cannabis legalization file and grade it. Of course, it’s been over four years. And cannabis producers need immediate relief.

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How do Illinois and Minnesota cannabis industries compare?

Illinois News Joint

After comparing Illinois’ legal cannabis markets to Missouri and Michigan , we decided to compare the Prairie State to Minnesota, the 23rd state to legalize adult-use cannabis. Below are statistics for several categories that directly compare the cannabis industries in both Midwest states. State Population Minnesota 5.70 m Illinois: 12.67 m Number of Medical Patients Minnesota: Active Patients: 42,869 Illinois: Active Patients: 137,138 Number of approved Medical Cannabis cultivation licenses Min

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Chalice Goes Down

Canna Law Blog

News broke yesterday which will affect quite a few people in the Oregon cannabis industry. Chalice Brands Ltd. (CSA: CHAL) obtained a court order in Ontario, Canada (“Initial Order”) which grants the company and its affiliates protection (a “stay”) from creditors. At least temporarily. The Initial Order is here and the Chalice press release is here.

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Cannabis laws in Saudi Arabia

The Cannigma

Medical: illegal Recreational: Illegal Saudi Arabia has strict and uncompromising laws regarding cannabis. The possession, use, and cultivation of cannabis are strictly prohibited, and offenders can face severe legal consequences. The Middle Eastern country has a conservative social and cultural environment, which strongly opposes drug use, including cannabis.

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Dialysis: Live Well With a Chronic Kidney Disease 

United Patients Group

Millions of people across the world suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD), and many of them show signs including weariness, edema, and high blood pressure. The progression of CKD impairs the kidneys’ capacity to effectively filter waste and extra fluid from circulation. Dialysis is frequently the only way for people with CKD to stay healthy.

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Does cannabis-infused chocolate hit harder than gummies?

The Cannigma

Getting the right answers in your cannabis journey can be tricky. But with The Cannigma’s Ask the Expert, you can find questions from readers like you, answered by a real cannabis pharmacist. Question: I have a question about THC-infused chocolate. Is there something in chocolate that helps the THC to be more potent? Both my husband and I noticed the difference when eating candies, gummies, and chocolates.

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Top Natural Remedies for Long-Term Pain Relief

Greencamp

Do you suffer from chronic pain that seems to never go away? If so, you’re not alone. According to CDC’s reports, chronic pain affects 51.6 million people in the US, making even the simplest task. The post Top Natural Remedies for Long-Term Pain Relief appeared first on Greencamp.

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Cannabis laws in Pakistan

The Cannigma

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal Pakistan has strict laws governing the possession, use, and cultivation of cannabis. Despite this strict regulatory environment, cannabis has a long-standing cultural history in some regions of Pakistan. In certain areas, particularly in the north, the use of cannabis for traditional and cultural practices has persisted.

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Mississippi Department of Health Revises Medical Cannabis Regulations: Feels Like I’ve Been Here Before

Cannabis Law Report

By Slates C. Veazey on May 23, 2023 Listen to this post Marshall Jones is a co-author of this post, and is a Summer Associate at Bradley. I sound like a broken record, but I will say it again: To remain compliant in the cannabis industry requires an almost constant state of diligence.

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Majority of New Hampshire backs marijuana legalization, new poll reveals

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Durham, NH – A recent University of New Hampshire poll reveals strong support for marijuana legalization among Granite State residents, Read More

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Thomson Reuters announces integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot amid suite of gen AI updates

Cannabis Law Report

More thrilling stuff. Legal IT reports Thomson Reuters announced today (23 May) that its products will be integrated with Microsoft 365 Copilot, becoming one of the first in the legal industry to do so. TR announced that working with Microsoft, it has developed a contract drafting solution, powered by its legal software, content, and Copilot.

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Draft Amendment Will Regulate Sale of CBD Products and Kratom – Brno Daily

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Drug experts say that some substances, such as kratom (pictured) are not so dangerous that they should be banned completely.

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South Africa’s Dagga Party founder Jeremy Acton says new cannabis bill has a ‘clear intent of criminalising people’.

Cannabis Law Report

SA Publication ,the Citizen, reports. The Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill, which aims to cater for those who use marijuana for medical and recreational purposes, has been met with fierce opposition in Parliament. The cannabis plant was decriminalised by the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) in September 2018 and gave Parliament 24 months to amend the relevant laws.

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Madison Bans Recreational Marijuana Businesses in Town

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

MADISON – The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted to ban the commercial growing and sale of marijuana in town during.

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UK Jersey cannabis farm plan rejected. Because Owner Failed To Submit Business Plan!

Cannabis Law Report

Well… that would do it. PLANS for a cannabis farm in St Mary have been rejected – in part because the applicant failed to provide a business plan. Green View Ltd applied to develop the medicinal-cannabis-growing business in a glasshouse at La Verte Vue Farm, on Rue du Rondin.

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Sheriff: 19-year-old found with stolen handgun, cocaine, mushrooms, marijuana after traffic stop

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 19-year-old man was recently arrested after deputies conducted a traffic stop and located a.

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You Tube: Webinar – Cannabis Litigation in a Down Market

Cannabis Law Report

Read the background at Webinar Takeaways: Cannabis Litigation in a Down Market

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Chalice Brands, major Oregon marijuana retailer, seeks creditor protection, buyer

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Chalice Brands, one of Oregon’s largest marijuana retailers, says it’s out of cash and unable to pay its rent and.

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Which Terpenes Enhance the Cannabis High?

Project CBD

Ten years ago, most cannabis consumers couldn’t tell a terpene from a cannabinoid. But today things are different. Cannabis flower is categorized according to terpene profile. Product manufacturers add terp blends back into edibles and concentrates. Limonene is practically a household name. And for good reason. Sure, terpenes impart desirable flavors and aromas.

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Flora Growth Corp. Announces Change to Location of Annual and Special Meeting

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. & TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) (“Flora” or the “Company”), a global cultivator, manufacturer, and distributor.

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Organigram enters Germany’s medical cannabis market

Cannabis Law Report

The company will be supplying Germany’s Sanity Group with high-grade medical cannabis flower Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI) has added Germany to its list of international markets after securing a new supply agreement with Berlin’s Sanity Group. Organigram is pleased to supply medical cannabis to Israel, Australia, and as of today, Germany.

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seven9 Reimagines Social Cannabis Traditions for Modern Consumers With OOKA’s Luxury-Lifestyle Inhalation Ecosystem

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–OOKA, a lifestyle and technology-forward inhalation-device company, today officially introduces a first-of-its-kind consumption ecosystem, the OOKA Sense Station.

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53% of Americans Find Open Consumption to Be Socially Acceptable

Veriheal

A recent CBS News/YouGov poll survey found that over half of Americans believe public use of cannabis is reasonable and can be allowed. In the poll, which featured 1,582 U.S. adult respondents, 53% of the participants held nothing against doping in public, and 47% felt different. Opponents of open cannabis consumption were predominantly Republicans, seniors, conservatives, and religious folks.

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Leaf Infusions Selects Elevated Signals to Streamline Its Complex Cannabis Processing Business

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #ERP–Leaf Infusions, the manufacturer of infused cannabis products, has selected & successfully implemented Elevated Signals manufacturing.