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Cannabis Hospitalization of Children

Cannabis Life Network

Have cannabis-related hospitalizations increased in Canada since legalization? Does this mean government should reduce the country’s THC limits? Maybe ban edibles altogether? What if I told you a published study funded by Big Oil revealed half-a-million birds died every year by running into wind turbines? (That’s true, by the way). And because of this study, […].

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Cannabis users’ right to work law advances in California

Leafly

AB 2188 heads to Gov. Newsom’s desk. It could change how employers use urine drug tests against their workers. The post Cannabis users’ right to work law advances in California appeared first on Leafly.

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Water curing cannabis: How and why to do it

The Cannigma

After harvest, cannabis needs to be dried and cured before it is ready to consume. Drying typically occurs first, followed by bucking (to remove flower from the stem) and trimming (to remove the remaining leaves). The last step in the post-harvest process is curing. Curing cannabis is a technique that aims to remove and degrade harsh and unwanted substances from harvested buds, allowing the flavors to develop and the smoke or vapor to become smoother. 1 It is even believed that curing can increa

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Leafly Investigation: Which celeb was smoking weed at the US Open?

Leafly

Nick Kyrgios stopped his match yesterday to complain about marijuana odors. We want to know: Who had the loud? The post Leafly Investigation: Which celeb was smoking weed at the US Open? 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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Oregon: Green Light Law Group Litigation Team Delivers Total Defense Victory for Clients Jefferson Packing House and Matt Ochoa in $1.2MM Arbitration

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s what they say in their release. Green Light Law Group is proud to announce that lawyers Andrew DeWeese and Brittany Adikes, together with paralegal Renee Lazaras, have prevailed for our clients Jefferson Packing House (“JPH”) and Matt Ochoa in private arbitration. Plaintiff Lotus Apothecary, LLC (“Lotus”), originally filed the case in circuit court (case no. 20CV18339), alleging that JPH breached its storage contract with Lotus and basically stole more than 1,500 lbs. of Lotus’ harv

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Neighbor reports break-in. Police find magic mushrooms, man with gerbil !

Cannabis Law Report

Psychedelic crime is never easily explainable! BTW the gerbil is now safe ! Cincinnati. Officers in pursuit of a burglary suspect made an interesting discovery at a St. Bernard home Tuesday night. St. Bernard police officers responded to what they thought was a burglary in progress around 11 p.m. after a neighbor called having seen someone in the home with a flashing light.

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What’s Happening With Cannabis Around the World?

Veriheal

Exciting things are happening with cannabis around the world. While cannabis reform in the United States may seem like it’s moving at a snail’s pace, there is an abundance of progress happening overseas. Let’s take a closer look at some of the stories coming from countries around the world. The Number of U.K. MMJ Patients Is on the Rise.

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Chem de la Thai

MedicalJane

Chem de la Thai is a hybrid cannabis strain created by Prime Wellness. This strain is created by crossing Grower’s Select staple African Thai with the indica-leaning traits of Chem de la Chem. According to Prime Wellness’ Director of Production, Chem de la Thai combines the iconic flavors of sour diesel and lemony fuel that patients may recognize in its parent strains and notes that “there is rich complexity within the ‘chem’ descriptor” and “all three of the Chem de la Thai ph

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DUIC: What You Need to Know About Arizona DUI Laws and Marijuana

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Many states have legalized the use of marijuana for both medicinal and recreational uses in recent years. This has led to a rise in concern surrounding the impact of cannabis use on driving ability. In the face of growing rates of legalization, law enforcement agencies are working to adapt laws and practices to deal with Driving Under the Influence of Cannabis, or DUIC, cases.

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New Zealand regulator to explore over-the-counter CBD

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabiz Australia write. The New Zealand Medicinal Cannabis Council has welcomed discussions to down schedule CBD as the country looks to follow Australia by making low-dose cannabidiol available over the counter through pharmacies. The potential reclassification of CBD has been included on the agenda of the next meeting of NZ’s Medicines Classification Committee (MCC) later this year.

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U.S. Border Agency Seeking THC Detectors, Fetterman Slams Biden’s Cannabis Inaction, and Study Reveals Legalization Insights

Veriheal

The U.S. border agency is looking to buy THC detectors, Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman called out Biden for his cannabis legalization inaction, and a new study found that cannabis use increases after legalization. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Looking for ‘THC Detectors’ A recent notice from U.S.

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CBD Oil in Estonia: A Comprehensive Guide

Cannabis Law Report

The use of CBD oil is becoming increasingly popular all over the world, and Estonia is no exception. This comprehensive guide will tell you everything you need to know about using CBD oil in Estonia, including the legal landscape, where to buy it, and how to use it safely and effectively. . CBD oil is a natural product derived from the cannabis plant.

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Alert: Oregon Psilocybin Services – Draft Rules Released (pdf) – Read Rules Here

Cannabis Law Report

Oregon Psilocybin Services – Draft Rules Released. 09/01/2022. Greetings, We are excited to enter into the final rulemaking process necessary for implementation of Measure 109, the Oregon Psilocybin Services Act. There will be three Rules Advisory Committees (RACs) meeting in September to discuss the remaining rules. These virtual meetings are open to the public and will be recorded and posted on the web.

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ALERT: Oregon Cannabis Licensees Prepare for Water Inspection

Cannabis Law Report

Upon information and belief, it appears that the Oregon Water Resources Department (“OWRD”) is conducting an inspection of all licensed marijuana and hemp growers in Oregon. These unannounced visits appear to be part of a larger operation to ensure OLCC and ODA licensed growers are not violating any of the new water right laws created this last legislative session via House Bill 4061.

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Filament administers psilocybin to 14 participants in Health Canada sanctioned clinical trial

Cannabis Law Report

Mugglehead report. A group of up-and-coming psychedelic therapists have now legally experienced the mind-bending effects of psilocybin mushrooms. On Thursday, Filament Health Corp. (OTCQB: FLHLF) (NEO: FH) (FSE: 7QS) announced that it had recently dosed 14 healthy subjects with its natural psilocybin drug candidate. The clinical trial involving the use of Filament’s psilocybin received approval from Health Canada and was conducted as part of ATMA Journey Centre’s psychedelic-assisted therapist

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Australia – Press Release: Psychedelics biopharma company Lobe Sciences Ltd. LOBEF signs deal with Cantheon Capital,

Cannabis Law Report

Psychedelics biopharma company Lobe Sciences Ltd. LOBEF signed a deal with Cantheon Capital, a development of cannabinoids and psychedelic drugs supporter, for aggregate proceeds to the company of up to $1.5 million for an annual term with a 15% interest. Funding for psychedelics research and clinical trials is certainly here to stay.

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Military Times Report: Air Force, Space Force may let in applicants who test positive for THC

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana use may no longer disqualify prospective applicants from joining the Air Force or Space Force, due to a possible policy change under consideration at the Air Force Recruiting Service. Recruiting boss Maj. Gen. Ed Thomas told Air Force Times in a recent interview that his organization is exploring the option of granting waivers to recruits who test positive for THC, marijuana’s high-inducing chemical, at Military Entrance Processing Stations.

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Dan Bilzerian’s cannabis company investigated for accounting fraud.

Cannabis Law Report

Is anybody surprised by this, we think not. Ontario based Ignite International is under investigation for the possible improper reporting of finances, per The Growthop. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed an action and is seeking an order to collect documents that the company has failed to produce on request. “The SEC is continuing its fact-finding investigation and, to date, has not concluded that any individual or entity has violated the federal securities laws,” the rele

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Cannabis Can Dos and Cannots: Employers and Mississippi’s Medical Marijuana Law

Cannabis Law Report

It looks like medical marijuana products may be available in the Magnolia state later this fall. As expected, it will be highly regulated and can only be used by registered, qualified patients who have been diagnosed with a specific condition listed within the law by a medical practitioner. So where does that leave an employer who may have workers who want to take advantage of this new law ?

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Oregon – Boise Public Radio: In mad dash, Oregon psilocybin centers face bans across the state before any have opened

Cannabis Law Report

Advocates say misinformation could result in psilocybin therapy becoming inaccessible in much of rural Oregon. Outside McMinnville, tucked in between huge vineyards and State Highway 18, farmer Jason Lampman runs a small, one-acre operation. He squeezes in as many plants as possible, making the most of the available space: apples, cherries, walnut trees and other crops.

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Marijuana Moment Report: Pharmaceutical Industry Suffers Billions In Losses After States Legalize Marijuana, New Study Finds

Cannabis Law Report

MM reports. The pharmaceutical industry takes a serious economic hit after states legalize marijuana—with an average market loss of nearly $10 billion for drugmakers per each legalization event—according to a first-of-its-kind study. The peer-reviewed research article, published in the journal PLOS ONE on Wednesday, looked at stock return and prescription drug sales data for 556 pharmaceutical companies from 1996 to 2019, analyzing market trends before and after the enactment of medical and adul

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Italy’s PD Democratic Party Include Cannabis Legalization In Its Manifesto As Tool To Fight Organised Crime

Cannabis Law Report

Hanf- Magazine. The PD Democratic Party has included the issue of cannabis legalization in its election manifesto. The party executive recently approved the program with the motto “Together for a democratic and progressive Italy” with which one wants to start the short campaign for the new elections on September 25th. In addition to the areas of citizenship and gay marriage, the legalization of cannabis should also play a major role.