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Virginia: Botanical Medical Cannabis Sales Begin

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Long awaited sales of cannabis flower in Virginia began this month when medical dispensaries received the final product approvals from the state's regulatory agency. The post Virginia: Botanical Medical Cannabis Sales Begin appeared first on NORML.

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Q&A with Dr. Carl Hart: The future of drugs in America

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Dr. Carl Hart, neuroscientist, psychologist, and expert on substance abuse, talks with Leafly's Danté Jordan about drug prohibition, racism, and responsible adult drug usage. The post Q&A with Dr. Carl Hart: The future of drugs in America appeared first on Leafly.

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An Update on Statewide 2022 Marijuana Reform Ballot Initiative Efforts

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t post about various efforts for statewide reform measures for the 2022 ballot, there has been great progress. Here's an overview with the latest updates: The post An Update on Statewide 2022 Marijuana Reform Ballot Initiative Efforts appeared first on NORML.

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The most intriguing cannabis stores in Massachusetts

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Great location, fabulous service, compelling stories: These Massachusetts weed shops have it all. The post The most intriguing cannabis stores in Massachusetts 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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FDA Publish Article “5 Things to Know about Delta-8 Tetrahydrocannabinol – Delta-8 THC”

Cannabis Law Report

More than 100 people in the US have been hospitalized in 2021 after using Delta-8 THC products, federal health regulators warned Tuesday. The FDA aren’t sending mixed messages. they don’t like Delta 8 and they are letting you know. This alert will reverberate for a long time to come. Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, also known as delta-8 THC, is a psychoactive substance found in the Cannabis sativa plant, of which marijuana and hemp are two varieties.

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Vicente Sederberg Launches Environment, Health, and Safety Practice

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s their press release about the launch of the practice… With federal and state enforcement activities ramping up, the new EHS practice will focus on helping marijuana and hemp companies maintain compliance with environmental regulations that carry serious penalties. DENVER — Vicente Sederberg LLP (VS), a leading national cannabis law firm, announced Tuesday it has formed an environment, health, and safety (EHS) practice led by environmental attorneys with extensive public and pr

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Massachusetts adult-use cannabis: By the numbers

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Massachusetts grossed more than $2 billion in legal cannabis sales in less than three years. Find out more data on MA legal weed. The post Massachusetts adult-use cannabis: By the numbers appeared first on Leafly.

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Deschutes County Files Against Oregon Department of Revenue & OLCC Asking Where’s Our % Of Cannabis Revenues

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis Business Executive reports. Deschutes County (“DC”) has had a contentious relationship with marijuana and, by extension, the Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission (“OLCC”). See here , here , here , and here. In the latest development, DC filed suit last week against the Oregon Department of Revenue (“DOR”) and the OLCC concerning distributions from the Oregon Marijuana Account.

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World Anti-Doping Agency to Examine Ban on Athlete Cannabis Use

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Following the controversy of Sha’Carri Richardson’s disqualification from the Tokyo Olympic Games due to testing positive for cannabis, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has announced that it will review the ban on cannabis use for athletes. Established in 1999, WADA is an international independent agency that conducts research on substance use in sports and monitors the code that harmonizes anti-doping policies in sports across the world.

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Arizona Dispensary Trading Pre-rolls for Bras to Fight Breast Cancer |

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A Phoenix-area cannabis dispensary chain is giving away free pre-rolled joints to customers who donate a bra in a campaign to support breast cancer awareness while supporting an Arizona nonprofit group. A collaboration between Mint Cannabis and Check for a Lump , the Buds ‘n’ Bras campaign aims to highlight the vital need for breast cancer screenings and raise funds for related support services.

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Understanding the Significance of the Many Types of Cannabis Research

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Cannabis is increasingly being researched in various capacities. When the research is published and made available to the public, those unfamiliar with research can find it confusing with all the different terminology, approaches, and significance. In order for you to better understand the many types of cannabis research, this guide has been put together for your convenience.

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How to Choose and Dose Cannabis Oils and Tinctures

Leafwell

What is the best cannabis tincture for you and how should you dose it? Cannabis tinctures in the Western world date back to the nineteenth century when Queen Victoria of England was reportedly prescribed one to treat menstrual cramps. Today, cannabis tinctures may be used to manage many types of pain and other ailments. Learn how to select a cannabis tincture that serves your needs in Leafwell’s.

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Over 70% of New Jersey Towns Outlawed Adult-Use Cannabis Retail Sales

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New Jerseyites may still be celebrating the fact that their state legalized adult-use cannabis on Feb. 22, 2021, but it seems that the vast majority of towns remain unwilling to partake in the industry. Based on the latest analysis of municipal cannabis ordinances , almost 71% of towns across the Garden State have outlawed adult-use cannabis retail sales.

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Don’t snooze on these CBN cannabis products

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Looking to experience CBN, the rare cannabinoid with a buzzy reputation? Check out these seven CBN cannabis products. The post Don’t snooze on these CBN cannabis products appeared first on Leafly.

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The most intriguing cannabis stores in Massachusetts

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In just three years, Massachusetts has become one of America’s great cannabis success stories. Since the state’s adult-use stores opened in 2018, consumers have purchased more than $2 billion in products from an expanding selection of outlets. As of 2021, more than 360 retail store licenses had been approved, and dozens of outlets are open around the state.

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How to Choose and Dose Cannabis Oils and Tinctures

Leafwell

What is the best cannabis tincture for you and how should you dose it? Cannabis tinctures in the Western world date back to the nineteenth century when Queen Victoria of England was reportedly prescribed one to treat menstrual cramps. Today, cannabis tinctures may be used to manage many types of pain and other ailments. Learn how to select a cannabis tincture that serves your needs in Leafwell’s.

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Ohio Will Release Official Request for Applications Sept. 20 to License 73 New Medical Cannabis Dispensaries

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After nearly seven years of being in the cannabis industry, Belushi’s Farm has entered the CBD (cannabidiol) pet product market. In 2015, American actor and comedian Jim Belushi founded Belushi’s Farm to operate within Oregon’s medical cannabis market. The farm has grown from 48 plants in 2015 to a now 93-acre cannabis farm. . Belushi tells Hemp Grower he’s been “flirting with and examining” CBD for a few years to learn about what’s in the oils, distilla

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The little known clinical endocannabinoid deficiency

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The clinical endocannabinoid deficiency is a medical theory postulated as the cause of several conditions. The theory is based in the concept that many brain disorders are associated with deficiencies of the neurotransmitter, for example; dopamine deficiency in Parkinson’s, acetylcholine in Alzheimer’s, serotonin in depression. A deficiency in endocannabinoid levels might be present in certain disorders that are characterized by a hyperalgesic state.

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Georgia Lawmakers Tackle Medical Marijuana Testing – Cannabis Business Executive

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Georgia Lawmakers Tackle Medical Marijuana Testing – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Georgia Lawmakers Tackle Medical Marijuana Testing – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Massachusetts: State investigating dispute over cannabis licenses held by Gotham Green

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The Boston Biz Jnl reports. The state’s Cannabis Control Commission is investigating whether a cannabis investment firm omitted information to state regulators about the number of cannabis licences it holds in the Bay State. [link]. MJ Biz goes over the gory details. [link].

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Dark Heart Nursery Research Finds 90% of California Facilities Test Positive for Hop Latent Viroid

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Dark Heart Nursery A healthy cannabis plant. Earlier this summer, the team at Dark Heart Nursery announced the findings of a formal survey of cannabis growers across California: After some 200,000 tissue tests, 90% of California facilities researched were testing positive for hop latent viroid (HpLVD). All told, the presence of that pathogen—to that degree—could account for a $4-billion loss in cannabis crops, according to the Dark Heart team.

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Cannabis Stores in Canada Vs California

Cannabis Law Report

When marijuana became legal in Canada due to the federal Cannabis Act, Canada was only the second country in the world to fully legalize it countrywide. Canadian stoners cheered on October 17th, 2018, as stores opened up to legally sell marijuana for the first time recreationally. California also has legalized marijuana for recreational usage and is currently selling it in stores.

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Delta-8 marijuana products can be dangerous, health officials warn – Cannabis Business Executive

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Delta-8 marijuana products can be dangerous, health officials warn – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Delta-8 marijuana products can be dangerous, health officials warn – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Native American Cannabis Alliance Creates World’s Largest Source of Cannabis Cultivation Capacity

Cannabis Law Report

Alliance signs agreements bringing economic sovereignty to indigenous people through cannabis farming. CHERRY TREE, Okla. – September 15, 2021 – Native American Cannabis Alliance (“NACA”), a joint venture of Tim Houseberg, the executive director of Cherokee Nation-based Native Health Matters Foundation, and Everscore , the first direct-to-consumer marketplace for THC and CBD products, is pleased to announce it has signed three memorandums of understanding with indigenous farmers from tribes incl

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From Evolutionary Biology to Psychedelics W/ Comedian Shane Mauss

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From Evolutionary Biology to Psychedelics W/ Comedian Shane Mauss Sponsored by SpeedWeed. Comedian Sara Weinshenk sits down to talk to Comedian Shane Mauss. Sara and Shane discuss everything from evolutionary biology to psychedelics. Follow Shane Mauss – @Shane_Mauss on Instagram. For all things Shane click here: Check out his podcasts @hwapod @mindunderpod.

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Missouri Medical Cannabis Policy Alert

Cannabis Law Report

SB226 | 280e Language in Jeopardy – Please Call You Legislator This AM To Save Tax Parity For Your Business . Please contact your legislator and tell them to vote YES to override Governor Parson’s veto of Senate Bill 226. SB 226 has our tax parity language in it that allows us to deduct the same expenses as other small businesses in the state.

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Africa Warms Up To Marijuana Farming For Research And Export – Cannabis Business Executive

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Africa Warms Up To Marijuana Farming For Research And Export – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Africa Warms Up To Marijuana Farming For Research And Export – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Arizona – Marijuana Expungement Clinic “Reclaim Your Future/Reclama tu Futuro,” Launches

Cannabis Law Report

Mohave Valley Daily News reports. A statewide campaign by the Arizona Marijuana Expungement Coalition, entitled “Reclaim Your Future/Reclama tu Futuro,” has officially launched to assist eligible residents in clearing their criminal records of marijuana-related offenses. During the next three years, Community Legal Services and the Arizona Justice Project will be running free legal clinics in Mohave County to provide legal education, services and representation to people seeking to expunge a pri

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Does Missouri Have Recreational MMJ Dispensaries?

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Missouri voted to legalize medical marijuana in 2018. The state issued its first MMJ business licenses in late 2019, but the Missouri MMJ program was a little slow to get off the ground. Missouri medical marijuana businesses, both dispensaries and growers, had to start from zero. There was a lot of organizing and preparation to be done to make the Show-Me State’s MMJ program operational.

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Could A New Constitution Mean Recreational Cannabis in Chile?

Cannabis Law Report

An interesting report just in via CBD Testers… They write. With a new constitution being written, it’s quite possible that we’ll soon see legalized recreational cannabis in Chile. If a new constitution means recreational cannabis will be legalized in Chile, the total will be up to five countries! More legalized locations means more markets, more innovation, and better products for you.