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Poll: 92 Percent of Americans Say Marijuana Should Be Legal Under Certain Circumstances

NORML

Ninety-two percent of those surveyed favored either partially or fully legalizing marijuana. Only eight percent of respondents opposed legalization. The post Poll: 92 Percent of Americans Say Marijuana Should Be Legal Under Certain Circumstances appeared first on NORML.

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An Update on ASA’s Biden-Harris Can Do It! Campaign

Americans for Safe Access

When then presidential candidate Joe Biden released his approach to federal cannabis policy in May of 2020, it marked the first time in history a major party presidential candidate included a cannabis-specific policy goal in their campaign. The announcement was met with excitement by medical cannabis patients, doctors and researchers who have all waited far too long for cannabis policy reform. .

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Ohio: Regulators Expand the Pool of Patients Eligible for Medical Cannabis

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Patients diagnosed with either Huntington's disease, spasticity or severe muscle spasms, or a terminal illness are now eligible to receive authorizations to access medical cannabis. The post Ohio: Regulators Expand the Pool of Patients Eligible for Medical Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

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INCBA Publish 2021 Board Member Nominees

Cannabis Law Report

INCBA Board of Directors Election. Join us For a Special Two-Hour Member Meeting & Candidate Forum. Friday, June 18, 2021. YOUR 2021 BOARD NOMINEES! The INCBA 2021 Nominee Period has closed – below, please find your 2021 Board Nominees! Elections take place June 21-25 online. You will receive an email ballot if your are a verified member of INCBA at the start of the election.

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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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Weekly Legislative Roundup 6/11/21

NORML

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML's Weekly Legislative Roundup! The post Weekly Legislative Roundup 6/11/21 appeared first on NORML.

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INCBA Hemp & Climate Environment

Cannabis Law Report

WEBINAR. BONG SCORE. . We apply our entirely subjective bong score to each event. 1 Don’t Bother Unless You Need A Well Deserved Sleep. 2 You Might Learn Something But We Hope You Didn’t Pay For It. 3 This is really something, interesting presenters, well worth the money, and i actually will learn something. BLURB. Hemp 301 Available 6/15. Now that the statute legalizing hemp and hemp-derived products has been implemented through the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations, hemp is a

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Parolees Should Have Access to Medical Cannabis

Veriheal

As a cannabis coach, I talk to many people who are seeking information about cannabis to improve their health and their lifestyle. Through these conversations, I am able to capture first-hand stories about how current cannabis policy impacts their lives – both positively and negatively. For many patients, especially those in states where cannabis access has been extended to both medical and recreational markets, patients are now better served than they used to be.

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University of Sydney: Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics – Resources for Medical Doctors Page

Cannabis Law Report

Useful materials for prescribing medicinal cannabis. A collection of guides, articles, videos, podcasts and other resources to help doctors better understand medicinal cannabis and the prescription process. [link].

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Weekly Cannabis Roundup June 11

Veriheal

A Massachusetts creamery launched cannabis-infused ice cream this summer, Washington state gets the go-ahead to offer joints for jabs, and Michigan held its first-ever expungement fair. Video Transcript. Cannabis-infused ice cream hits the shelves in Massachusetts . And Washington state is offering ‘Joints for Jabs’! . This is Lo with Veriheal keeping you up to date with the latest in cannabis news.

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Hong Kong Free Press Interviews Taiwan’s Leading Cannabis Lawyer

Cannabis Law Report

They report… Interview: Green is the colour for Taiwan’s pioneering ‘weed lawyer’. As the legalisation of marijuana continues apace in western countries, attitudes towards illegal narcotics remain hard-line across Asia. However, Zoe Lee is trying change all that, starting in Taiwan. With her dyed green hair and a passion for weed, Zoe Lee is not a typical Taiwanese lawyer.

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Tribeca Film Festival Premieres Documentary About NYC’s First Weed Delivery Service

SpeedWeed

Even though New York City is still waiting for legal cannabis sales to become a reality, black market delivery services have been happily delivering quality bud for over fifty years. But even though every stoner living in the city surely knows the number of at least one delivery service today, only a few know the backstory of the city’s very first delivery service.

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MindMed Announces Chief Executive Officer “Transition”

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the press release. NEW YORK, June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc. (NASDAQ: MNMD), (NEO: MMED), (DE: MMQ) (the “Company”), a leading clinical-stage pharmaceutical company and pioneer in the field of psychedelic inspired medicines, announces that J.R. Rahn, the Company’s co-founder and chief executive officer, is stepping down as chief executive officer and a director, and that its chief development officer, Robert Barrow, will assume the position of chief executiv

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Stoner Sundae: How to Make Weed Ice Cream

SpeedWeed

We all love ice cream, right? So why not weed-infused ice cream? There is no better mixture than ice cream and weed. So, get in the kitchen, and whip up your favorite flavor! Grab a grinder full of weed and follow this guide to make cannabis-infused ice cream. This recipe will make 3 quarts of ice cream and create a great base for you to add whatever flavor fits your pallet.

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Cheba Hut Continues Expansion Across the United States

Cannabis Law Report

In June 2021, Cheba Hut will open a new location in San Antonio, Texas, deep in the heart of a state that hasn’t yet even legalized medical marijuana. What’s more, it’s actually the third location in the Lone Star State, with the first two already opened and thriving in Austin and Dallas. That success in Texas – another location is planned for Houston, as well – provides a pretty good indicator of how things are going for the restaurant, which doesn’t have cannabis-infused food, but

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A Guide to Make Cannabis Coconut Oil at Home

The Joint Blog

These days the use of oil is almost everywhere. However, the combination of Cannabis and coconut is currently making rounds all over the globe. Whether it be about topicals, edibles, or oils, a combination of Cannabis and coconut oil is a top DIY recipe which almost all people love. While science is still trying to know more about CBD, there is always a stream of new evidence coming our way.

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Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board Publishes Summer 2021 Issue Of Topics & Trends Newsletter

Cannabis Law Report

The Summer 2021 edition of Topics and Trends , published by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, is available for viewing. Inside this edition: Message from the LCB Cannabis Manager Kevin Milovac. LCB has New Communication Tool – Microsoft Teams. Cannabis Licensing Team Schedule and Contact Information. Changes in COVID-19. Build-Out and Final Documents.

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Answer of the Day for Jun 12, 2021

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St. John’s wort is an over the counter medication used as a remedy for mild depression. Does St. John’s wort interact with CBD? Yes. St. Johns wort inhibits some of the liver enzymes that metabolize CBD. As a result, there is an increase in bioavailability of CBD, and a possible increase of adverse effects associated with CBD consumption.

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SPACS Not So Spic & Span? Cannabis SPAC Greenrose to delist from Nasdaq

Cannabis Law Report

SPACS SPACS SPACS… The ultimate solution. Well. not really. Cannabis industry special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Greenrose Acquisition Corp. said it will delist its shares from the Nasdaq Capital Market and relist them on the OTCQX Best Market. The move comes nearly three months after New York-based Greenrose announced deals to acquire four cannabis businesses in seven states , which will turn the blank-check company into a multistate marijuana operator.

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Amazon Likes Marijuana Legalization. Will Amazon Prime Deliver Cannabis? (Probably Not.) – Cannabis Business Executive

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Amazon Likes Marijuana Legalization. Will Amazon Prime Deliver Cannabis? (Probably Not.) – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Amazon Likes Marijuana Legalization. Will Amazon Prime Deliver Cannabis?

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Power REIT Acquires Greenhouse Cultivation Facility in Budding Oklahoma Market in Highly Accretive Transaction

Cannabis Law Report

Old Bethpage, New York, June 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Power REIT (NYSE-AMEX: PW and PW.PRA) (“Power REIT” or the “Trust”) today announced that it has acquired a 9.35-acre property in Craig County, Oklahoma (the “Property”) through a wholly owned subsidiary (“PropCo”). The Property is located in the northeast corner of Oklahoma which offers a favorable growing climate for greenhouse cultivation.

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21 indicted in Colorado in connection with international black market marijuana and money laundering scheme – Cannabis Business Executive

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21 indicted in Colorado in connection with international black market marijuana and money laundering scheme – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post 21 indicted in Colorado in connection with international black market marijuana and money laundering scheme – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Isle of Man opens licence applications for new cannabis export sector

Cannabis Law Report

City AM Reports. The Isle of Man Government has opened licence applications for the production, distribution and export of medicinal cannabis products from the island. It marks a major step in the IOM’s bid to be a world-leading exporter of medicinal cannabis, which will provide economic investment and development for the island. “I am delighted to welcome licence applications and look forward to attracting quality businesses to the Island, transforming the cannabis export sector into a key cont

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What happens if you get caught with cannabis in a national park?

SpeedWeed

The world’s first national park, Yellowstone has wowed visitors with its 3,500-sq. miles of wilderness and volcanic action since 1872. The setting is almost too perfect for nature-loving cannabis enthusiasts, with many vacationers undoubtedly tempted to sneak in some product and light up on a trail. However, Yellowstone like other national parks, lies on federal ground, and with cannabis’s legality currently occupying a grey area between state and national laws, it’s important to not only under

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Jamaican Government plans to implement changes to cannabis legislation

Cannabis Law Report

Canex UK reports … Legislators in Jamaica are looking to overhaul cannabis restrictions as it is argued that current measures are no longer appropriate for the country’s fast-growing industry. The State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, the Hon. Dr Norman Dunn has announced that the Jamaican government is working quickly to make meaningful changes to the interim regulations that were enacted in 2015.

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Elevation Gain: Leafly’s guide to the best high hikes in Arizona

SpeedWeed

You can spend your day taking in the gorgeous views surrounding the famous Grand Canyon Skywalk , but it wouldn’t do Arizona’s other hiking spots—with their own natural beauty and charms—much justice. And to pair those stunning hikes with some mind-opening cannabis will have you flying high over the Copper State’s sandstone and arid desert plains. So stock up on your favorite strains and discover a brand new trailhead as you explore Arizona’s many awesome high hikes.

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Canna Law Blog – Harris Bricken: Top 6 Ketamine Clinic Questions Asked and Answered

Cannabis Law Report

Our firm has seen a recent increase in ketamine clinic clients, both domestic and foreign (including for ketamine clinic buyers engaged in M&A, see here and here ). In both camps, certain questions keep cropping up regarding starting, operating, and managing a ketamine clinic venture in the states. And what’s abundantly clear is that many people don’t understand that delving into a ketamine clinic really means having to comply with myriad existing healthcare regulations and laws in the Un

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Five things to know about recreational marijuana in Connecticut – Cannabis Business Executive

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Five things to know about recreational marijuana in Connecticut – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Five things to know about recreational marijuana in Connecticut – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Denmark CBD Regulatory Report 2021 – ResearchAndMarkets.com

Cannabis Law Report

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “CBD Regulatory Report: Denmark” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Order on Narcotics defines cannabis as the plants belonging to the genus Cannabis. Hemp is not specifically defined, but Danish law grants an exemption for plants of the genus Cannabis with less than 0.2% THC.

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Ohio adds 3 new qualifying medical marijuana conditions – Cannabis Business Executive

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Ohio adds 3 new qualifying medical marijuana conditions – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Ohio adds 3 new qualifying medical marijuana conditions – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Full-Spectrum Tinctures Are Becoming The New Hotshot of the Weed Town! Here’s How!

Cannabis Law Report

Editors Note: This is a guest post. An increasing number of health issues and the demand for effective medicines have made people believe in CBD and the complete range of full-spectrum products available in the market. If we go by the statistics, millions of people are going gaga over the full-spectrum products making a huge statement in the world. .

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