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Prohibitionists want THC-limit laws. Here’s why patients and consumers are fighting back

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In Florida and other states, "THC cap" bills are gaining traction—and could force patients into the unsafe illegal market. The post Prohibitionists want THC-limit laws. Here’s why patients and consumers are fighting back appeared first on Leafly.

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Health Canada approves chloropicrin fumigant for cannabis farms

Cannabis Life Network

Agriculture is a bug-filled industry that must put in work to remain clean. Soil fumigants are a major controversy in this regard. But, with outdoor cannabis cultivation license approvals now on the rise, Health Canada‘s Pesticide Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) approved a fumigant for cannabis farms – chloropicrin (trichloronitromethane.

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Article: Sick Kiwis forced onto black market by Govt’s restrictive new medicinal cannabis regime

Cannabis Law Report

Nobody can be surprised this was going to happen… Newshub reports The Government’s new medicinal cannabis regime was supposed to… Read More. The post Article: Sick Kiwis forced onto black market by Govt’s restrictive new medicinal cannabis regime first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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MariMed secures $46 million in funding to expand marijuana footprint

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Multistate marijuana operator MariMed said it has raised $46 million to support acquisitions and repay most of its long-term debt. Hadron Healthcare Fund is providing the capital, including an initial $23 million on March 2, in exchange for MariMed stock and warrants. The fund is managed by Hadron Capital, which is incorporated in the Cayman Islands.

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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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BevCanna Appoints Former PepsiCo Executive as President

Cannabis Law Report

VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Diversified health and wellness; beverage and natural products company, BevCanna Enterprises Inc. (CSE:BEV, Q:BVNNF, FSE:7BC) (“BevCanna” or… Read More. The post BevCanna Appoints Former PepsiCo Executive as President first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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CannabizTeam Recruitment Outfit Opens New Offices in Newark

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They are obviously encouraged by Murphy putting pen to paper The press release NEWARK, N.J., March 2, 2021 – PRESS… Read More. The post CannabizTeam Recruitment Outfit Opens New Offices in Newark first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Nearly 20 Vermont towns vote to allow recreational cannabis sales

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Voters in Vermont’s biggest city, Burlington, as well as the state capital, Montpelier, and at least 16 other towns approved recreational cannabis sales in their communities. At least 27 cities and towns went to the polls Tuesday to decide whether to allow recreational cannabis businesses, the Montpelier-based VTDigger reported. The votes were conducted as part of the state’s annual Town Meeting Day, when communities decide local issues such as whether to raise property taxes or how to spend the

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Oregon: Judge sides against grower in lawsuit over Williams hemp raid

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The oregon Mail Tribune reports A federal judge has determined that the search warrant behind a Williams raid was lawfully… Read More. The post Oregon: Judge sides against grower in lawsuit over Williams hemp raid first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Gushers Cannabis Strain Review

Miss Marijuana

By: Kaillaby. With its colorful, fruit-tasting buds, there’s no question as to how the Gushers strain got its name. Most popular throughout California, this strong candy-tasting strain is a hit for its feelings of calm and relaxation. These are just some of the benefits this strain has to offer, although these experiences may not be synonymous. . Gushers at a glance.

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India: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur Wants Roadmap For Cannabis Legalisation

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The India Times Reports… Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said that the state government would consider legalising the controlled cultivation… Read More. The post India: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur Wants Roadmap For Cannabis Legalisation first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Purple Punch Cannabis Strain Review

Miss Marijuana

By: Sarah Lazarescu. Claimed to have been propagated by Supernova Gardens out of Hawaii, the popularity of this 80% indica strain has spread from the West Coast as Purple Punch offers equally strong mind and body effects. . Purple Punch at a glance. Effects. Flavors. Common Use. THC %. CBD %. Type. Sedating. Cerebral. Heavy drowsiness and couchlock.

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California: Santa Barbara County’s cannabis tax revenue continues to rise

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The Lompoc Record writes. The trend of increasing revenues from cannabis taxes is continuing in Santa Barbara County, according to… Read More. The post California: Santa Barbara County’s cannabis tax revenue continues to rise first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Las Vegas cannabis retailers get OK to offer drive-thru service

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Las Vegas offers drive-thrus for alcohol , gambling , weddings and peep shows , and now the tourist mecca is allowing cannabis stores to offer the service. The Las Vegas City Council voted 6-0 on Wednesday to rescind a citywide restriction on marijuana retail drive-thru operations, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. Marijuana business advocates and other industry stakeholders welcomed the move as one that will promote safety and commerce during the COVID-19 pandemic , according to the newspa

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Michigan: distributes first $10 million from recreational marijuana taxes to municipalities

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State officials are releasing nearly $10 million for more than 100 municipalities across the state that have allowed recreational marijuana… Read More. The post Michigan: distributes first $10 million from recreational marijuana taxes to municipalities first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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High-end cannabis producer GTEC reports positive net income

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Kelowna, British Columbia-based GTEC Holdings reported net income from operations of 282,000 Canadian dollars ($223,600), reversing a net loss of CA$8.3 million in the previous year, according to full-year and fourth-quarter results released Wednesday. GTEC’s net revenue for the year was CA$7.9 million, a substantial increase from 2019’s CA$2.4 million.

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Market Reporter New Leaf Data Services

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New Leaf Data Services, LLC is a price reporting agency covering the cannabis and hemp industries. We offer wholesale pricing… Read More. The post Market Reporter New Leaf Data Services first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Washington, D.C. Council Chairman Introduces Cannabis Legislation

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Despite being known for its liberal policies, Washington, D.C. still doesn’t have a recreational market. But that could be about to change. . Council Chairman Phil Mendleson proposed a new, recreational cannabis regulation bill that focused on progress and equity. The bill is also supported by Kenyan McDuffie, Charles Allen, Brianne Nadeau, Brooke Pinto, Christina Henderson, and Mary Cheh, and the focus is deliberately on equity because of the issues the cannabis industry has with inclusion, and

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Washington: Effort underway to decriminalize ‘magic mushrooms’ in Spokane

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Spokane could soon join the growing number of cities and states that have decriminalized psychedelic mushrooms. A new initiative would… Read More. The post Washington: Effort underway to decriminalize ‘magic mushrooms’ in Spokane first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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CBD producer Charlotte’s Web plans marijuana entry with $8 million acquisition

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(A version of this story first appeared at Hemp Industry Daily.). Charlotte’s Web Holdings, a Colorado-based, hemp-derived CBD leader, said it signed a five-year purchase agreement option to acquire a marijuana company for $8 million. The marijuana business was started by Charlotte Web’s founding company, Stanley Brothers USA Holdings. The deal is structured so that Boulder-based Charlotte’s Web can take over the marijuana business once the drug is legalized nationally in the United States – or

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Worms Who Take CBD Live Longer Say Canopy

Cannabis Law Report

Of course they love to immediately extropolate from that fact that humans live long. Here’s what they say. The… Read More. The post Worms Who Take CBD Live Longer Say Canopy first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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One-third of Canadian cannabis users increased consumption during pandemic

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Slightly more than one-third of Canadians who use cannabis increased their consumption during the COVID-19 crisis, according to a new Statistics Canada report on pandemic-era alcohol and marijuana use. The report offers new insights into why Canadian cannabis users might have increased their marijuana use during the public-health crisis. Sixteen percent of Canadians reported using cannabis at least once in the previous month, according to the study , which was based on a January 2021 web panel s

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Study: More Cannabis Stores = Lower Opioid Deaths

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A new study published in the British Medical Journal has discovered that opioid overdose deaths are lower in counties where marijuana dispensary storefronts are allowed. Rates of opioid addiction are also lower in areas where the populace has access to legal, regulated cannabis dispensaries. The study by Greta Hsu, at the University of California Davis Graduate School of Management and Balázs.

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Michigan distributes $10 million in tax revenue to communities with recreational marijuana businesses – Cannabis Business Executive

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The Michigan Department of Treasury is distributing nearly $10 million to more than 100 communities as a part of the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act. More than $341 million in adult-use marijuana sales were reported for fiscal year 2020. This week, 38 cities, seven villages, 21 townships and 38 counties began receiving payments from the state Marihuana Regulation Fund for every licensed recreational marijuana retail store and microbusiness within its jurisdiction, according t

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Answer of the Day for Mar 7, 2021

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Are smoking marijuana and vaporizing marijuana equally efficient? (In other words, are the cannabinoids absorbed to the same extent with smoking vs. vaporizing? ). When ingesting marijuana via a vaporizer, the user absorbs up to 33% of the total cannabinoids present in herbal mixture. When smoking, an individual typically absorbs about 25% of the cannabinoids present in herbal mixture.

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Study Indicates Cannabis May Alleviate Neuropathic Pain Caused By Chemotherapy

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Chemotherapy patients experiencing neuropathic pain may find relief from cannabis, according to a new study published last month. The study, which was published in last month’s issue of the journal Therapeutic Advances in Medical Oncology , comes via a team of Tel Aviv-based researchers who examined a cohort of 513 patients who were taking oxaliplatin for gastrointestinal issues.

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Prohibitionists want THC-limit laws. Here’s why patients and consumers are fighting back

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Proposals to cap the amount of THC in cannabis flower and concentrates have been gaining traction in a number of state legislatures, and earlier this week the idea reached the federal level. In a report released on Wednesday, the US Senate’s Caucus on International Narcotics Control recommended looking into THC caps on state-legal, regulated products.

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Virginia Legislature Passes Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill

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Shannon Price | Adobe Stock. Job growth in the cannabis sector doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon. The legal cannabis industry now supports 321,000 workers in the United States, with 77,000-plus jobs created in 2020, or roughly a 32% increase across the 37 states and the District of Columbia with medical or adult-use markets, according to a report by Leafly.

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Cannabis marketing tips in the age of COVID 

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(Editor’s note: This story is part of a recurring series of commentaries from professionals connected to the cannabis industry. Alex Milligan is the co-founder and chief marketing officer of California-based subscription cannabis service Nugg Club.). Federal prohibition continues to shudder on-ramps for marijuana companies to use traditional means to reach consumers and strengthen brand identity.

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Efforts underway to legalize recreational marijuana in Missouri – Cannabis Business Executive

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Could recreational marijuana become legal in Missouri? There are several efforts in the works to make it happen, from legislation to petitions. But not everyone is on board. Running a dispensary is more than a full-time job. “It’s a lot. It’s just 24 hours a day, that’s all we do,” said Bianca Sullivan. Sullivan and her husband, Rob, opened the first medical marijuana dispensary in the Kansas City area.

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Marijuana advocates cry foul on Gov. Kristi Noem using state funds for lawsuit in South Dakota – Cannabis Business Executive

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Advocates for a voter-passed measure to legalize marijuana in South Dakota are crying foul about a taxpayer-funded lawsuit from Gov. Kristi Noem opposing the measure as the battle over the issue enters its final round at the state Supreme Court. At one point during the legal proceedings, taxpayers were paying for lawyers on opposing sides of the courtroom.