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Recreational Cannabis in Germany is Coming

Canna Law Blog

As Europe’s biggest economy, Germany has the potential to be Europe’s recreational cannabis powerhouse. Germany is less progressive than some of its neighbors though, and as things stand it only has a limited medical cannabis program. With a new coalition of the SPD (social democrats), FDP (somewhat akin to libertarian), and Greens, the status quo is changing.

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The promise and pitfalls of synthetically produced CBD.

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NM cannabis company, medical cannabis patients sue health care providers

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

The New Mexico Legislature last year approved a bill aimed at eliminating out-of-pocket costs for behavioral health. When Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the measure into law, she said in a press release that the bill could “make a real, meaningful difference” by eliminating copays for behavioral health services. Now, a class action lawsuit filed last week is challenging New Mexico medical insurance providers for not covering medical cannabis expenses.

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On the grind: Best weed grinders for bowls and blunts

Leafly

A good grinder can make all the difference in your smoking experience. Find your new fav in our Best Weed Grinders 2022 list. The post On the grind: Best weed grinders for bowls and blunts 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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Opium Policies and Information in Modern Canada – June 2022

Cannabis Life Network

Is funding a “safe” injection site a good idea from a public policy standpoint? Why is it so hard to find hard data or the official opium numbers? Has the opening of the safe injection site helped in any measurable way? What is driving the increase in opium overdoses since the liberals took over? If […]. The post Opium Policies and Information in Modern Canada – June 2022 appeared first on Cannabis News, Lifestyle - Headlines, Videos & Cooking.

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Best Pain Management Centers In New York That MMJ Patients Should Know

MMJ Recs

Medical marijuana (MMJ) is used to treat pain from a wide variety of conditions or illnesses, including everything from chronic back pain to arthritis. There are many treatments that can be utilized along with MMJ products to alleviate pain, such as medications, physical therapy, and massage. The best pain management physicians collaborate with the patient to develop a treatment regimen that works best for them as an individual.

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All Change At ECS Botanics

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabiz Australia reports. ECS Botanics has unveiled a major strategic shift which will see it sell its Tasmanian operation and hemp food and wellness division to focus on medicinal cannabis production at its Victorian facility. Stepping into the MD role: Nan-Maree Schoerie. As part of the restructure, founder and managing director Alex Keach will be replaced by executive general manager Nan-Maree Schoerie, with Keach moving into the role of head of corporate relations.

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Answer of the Day for Jun 15, 2022

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What CBD products, if any, have been evaluated and approved by the FDA? CBD is marketed in various forms, including oils, capsules, food products, cosmetics/topical lotions and creams, and CBD products are marketed for pets, too. These products are sold in grocery stores, specialty stores, and convenience stores across the US and on the internet. However, only one prescription CBD product has been approved by the FDA.

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Kentucky Launches Medical Cannabis ASdvisory Team

Cannabis Law Report

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear launched an advisory team that will help him decide whether to take executive action to legalize access to medical marijuana. The committee of 17 is expected to travel the state to get Kentuckians’ viewpoints on medical cannabis and give that feedback to the governor. “Polling suggests 90% of Kentucky adults support legalizing medical cannabis, while at the same time, far too many in our state who could benefit from it are suf

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How To Get Started With Your Delta-8 Wellness Journey

The Joint Blog

When it comes to cannabis consumption, THC is mainly related to the quintessential high. Essentially, THC is synonymous with the delta-9, but the plant also has it in other forms. Only a slight difference in the cannabinoid carbon chain is enough to alter the outcomes of these forms of THC. Delta-8 is a less psychoactive form of THC, known for delivering a mellow high along with the benefits of its delta-9 counterpart.

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NY: Seneca Falls: Newly-formed Cannabis Licensing and Advisory Board holds first meeting

Cannabis Law Report

The Seneca Falls Town Board voted last week to form a Cannabis Licensing and Advisory Board to draft regulations and rules concerning the use and sale of cannabis within the town. The new board gathered on Thursday, June 9 for their first meeting. Around 9% of towns, villages have opted out of recreational marijuana law in New York. Seneca Falls officials, members of Cayuga Nation sit on town cannabis board.

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How pine resin can be used with cannabis extract

Cannabis Life Network

Pine rosin has a notorious name in the market as an adulterant in fake shatter. Used properly with a cannabis extract, however, the resin from pine trees has benefits in topical products. Incorrect use of pine resin — fake shatter Fake shatter products have been quantified but also identified through a more basic test. That […]. The post How pine resin can be used with cannabis extract appeared first on Cannabis News, Lifestyle - Headlines, Videos & Cooking.

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EPA Issues Memo To Employees Re Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reminding its workers that they are prohibited from using marijuana—or directly investing in the industry—regardless of state law and changes in “social norms” around cannabis. In an email with the subject line “Employee Obligations Regarding a Drug-free Workplace” that was sent out on Thursday and obtained by Marijuana Moment, EPA’s acting assistant administrator in the Office of Mission Support said that the agency wanted to reiter

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Federal Court Sides With Nebraska Medical Marijuana Activists In Lawsuit Over Ballot Requirements

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuna Moment has the story. A federal judge gave a campaign to legalize medical marijuana in Nebraska a second wind on Monday, siding with the activists in a lawsuit over the state’s signature gathering requirements for ballot measures. BIG NEWS: Thanks to our lawsuit, a judge just blocked an unconstitutional roadblock in our state’s ballot qualification process.

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Thai Public Health Minister Anutin: “Cannabis decriminalisation a success”

Cannabis Law Report

The Bangkok Post. Public Health Minister Anutin Charvirakul on Tuesday declared the decriminalisation of cannabis a good policy with campaigns in place to ensure its proper use, as a senator warned of the need for proper legislation against its recreational use by young people. Cannabis was decriminalised last Thursday. Mr Anutin, also a deputy prime minister, said about 700,000 people had already sought licences for cannabis-related businesses and the cannabis-growing registration app had bee

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Brazil’s superior court of justice approves home grown cannabis for medical use

Cannabis Law Report

A top court in Brazil has authorized three patients to grow cannabis for medical treatment, a decision that is likely to be applied nationwide in similar cases. A five-judge panel of the country’s Superior Court of Justice unanimously agreed Tuesday that the three patients can grow cannabis and extract its oil to use for pain relief. Brazilian law currently limits the medical use of marijuana-derived products to imported goods only.

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REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES ACQUISITIONS LLC (RSAMMDA.LLC) COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF PROTEXT MOBILITY, INC. (TXTM)

Cannabis Law Report

June 13, 2022 08:04 ET |. Source: RSAMMDA.LLC. Johannesburg, South Africa, June 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Republic of South Africa Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Acquisitions LLC (“RSAMMDA.LLC”) is pleased to announce it has closed on the acquisition of Protext Mobility, Inc (OTC PINK: TXTM) (A.K.A. Protext Pharma) in a share exchange whereby 100% of capital stock in RSAMMDA.LLC will be exchanged for Preferred Stock in Protext.

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UK group moves to Jersey after rules relaxed on cannabis-related products

Cannabis Law Report

The FT reports. Consumer goods company Tenacious Labs shifts HQ to Channel Island to help expansion. British consumer goods company Tenacious Labs is moving its headquarters to Jersey to benefit from the Channel Island’s decision to relax rules on proceeds earned from cannabis-related products. Chief executive Nick Morland said the move to Jersey from London was necessary to allow the group, which uses ingredients from the cannabis plant for its wellness products, to expand further.

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Malta’s medical cannabis industry reaches a milestone with its first export to Germany

Cannabis Law Report

Materia Malta has completed the first commercial export of medical cannabis to Germany, making it the first company to export medical cannabis from Malta for sale in other countries. Materia is a leading producer and distributor of medical cannabis in Europe. Materia Deutschland GmbH, the German distribution subsidiary of the company that undertook the shipment, has begun selling to pharmacies and has already accepted many pre-orders.

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OCM Community Outreach Continues: Conditional Adult Use Retail Licensing Workshop

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis and the Law. Foley Hoag LLP. Posted on June 14th, 2022 by Cecilia Oyediran. The New York State Office of Cannabis Management hosted a “Get Ready, Get Set,” workshop to provide community members with vital information about the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) and the conditional adult use retail dispensary (CAURD) licenses at the Schenectady Public Library on June 8, 2022.

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In the Weeds: Missouri Settles With Producers, Treasury Seeks Input on Marijuana Businesses

Cannabis Law Report

June 15, 2022. Newsworthy Highlights. SOURCE: [link]. Medical Cannabis Producers Enter Settlement to Resolve Allegations of Pervasive Irregularities. A group of Missouri-based medical cannabis producers including Archimedes Medical Holdings LLC, Holistic Health Capital LLC and FUJM LLC reached a comprehensive settlement agreement with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to resolve alleged regulatory violations at the licensees’ facilities.

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South Carolina: GOP Cannabis Supporting Candidate Nancy Mace Beats Out Opponent Who Called Her “High” Over Her Cannabis Reform Policies

Cannabis Law Report

As MM reports her party weren’t really supporting her either. But the power of a reform platform won out the day. Marijuana Moment reports. The GOP House sponsor of a federal marijuana legalization bill prevailed against a primary reelection challenge on Tuesday, beating out an opponent who attacked her cannabis reform position and positioning herself to lead the charge on a comprehensive bipartisan policy change if Republicans end up taking the House majority in November’s midterms.

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