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What Is CBGA (Cannabigerolic Acid) & What Does This Cannabinoid Do?

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Learn more about the cannabis compound CBGA (cannabigerolic acid) and how this cannabinoid eventually creates the many other cannabinoids we know and love like THC and CBD. The post What Is CBGA (Cannabigerolic Acid) & What Does This Cannabinoid Do? appeared first on Leafly.

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Study: Marijuana Reduces Symptoms Of Anxiety, Depression, And Stress

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New research utilizing a data-centric approach showed that marijuana significantly reduced the effects of these mental illnesses. Continue reading Study: Marijuana Reduces Symptoms Of Anxiety, Depression, And Stress at The Fresh Toast.

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Oregon Cannabis Racketeering Lawsuit Can Proceed, Judge Rules

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A judge has ruled that a racketeering lawsuit brought by a vineyard against a neighboring marijuana operation can go forward despite attempts to have it dismissed. The post Oregon Cannabis Racketeering Lawsuit Can Proceed, Judge Rules appeared first on Leafly.

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11,000 Illegal Marijuana Plants Seized by Police in Kaslo, B.C.

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A small village in B.C. was recently busted by the RCMP for having a large underground grow operation, Global News reports. The village of Kaslo, located in the West Kootenay region of B.C., is home to only 1,000 people. Apparently, this seemed like a great location for illegally growing 11,000 marijuana plants. B.C. is no stranger to illegal marijuana, especially when it comes to the grey market operating in plain sight.

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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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Why Is It so Difficult for Cannabis Companies to Donate to Charities?

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Because cannabis is illegal at the federal level, when a pot company wants to give back to the community or help a cause, it can get complicated. The post Why Is It so Difficult for Cannabis Companies to Donate to Charities? appeared first on Leafly.

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Regulators, Industry React to Vitamin E-Tainted Vape Carts

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New York subpoenas chemical makers. Gaps emerge in testing programs in Oregon, California, and Washington. The post Regulators, Industry React to Vitamin E-Tainted Vape Carts appeared first on Leafly.

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Head of ABA American Bankers Association Predicts House of Reps To Pass Cannabis Banking Legislation By Halloween

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment reports… Here’s the introduction to the report. The head of the American Bankers Association (ABA) is predicting that the House of Representatives will pass legislation allowing banks to service state-legal marijuana businesses as early as this month and no later than October. In an interview on the podcast Engage with Andy Busch that was released on Friday, ABA CEO Rob Nichols said that his group will be actively lobbying for the bipartisan cannabis banking bill in

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Edibles Regulations to be Challenged in Canadian Court

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Lawyer John Conroy says Health Canada's edibles-package limit of 10 mg is not enough for medical consumers. The post Edibles Regulations to be Challenged in Canadian Court appeared first on Leafly.

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AZ: Judge Appointed To State Supreme Court Is No Fan Of Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

The Phoenix New Times reports. Bill Montgomery was sworn in on Friday as one of seven justices on the state Supreme Court, but his personal bias against marijuana and record of going after medical marijuana patients as the Maricopa County Attorney has raised questions about his ability to rule impartially on future cases involving pot. Montgomery’s late father went to prison for selling marijuana.

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Quebec Superior Court Overrules Ban on Home Growing

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Quebec’s ban on cannabis home growing has been deemed unconstitutional by Superior Court Justice Manon Lavoie in the province’s top court. The post Quebec Superior Court Overrules Ban on Home Growing appeared first on Leafly.

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Health Officials Still Puzzled as Reports of Vaping-Related Illnesses Mount

WeedAdvisor

On September 6 th , we published a story about the recent string of vaping illnesses being reported across the U.S. Originally, health officials suspected vitamin E acetate – an oily vitamin E extract found exclusively in THC vape liquids and cartridges. However, while the majority of cases involved exposure to this ingredient, not every individual who contracted the mystery illness was exposed to this.

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Nevada Official Put on Leave Amid Cannabis Licensing Fiasco

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Less than two weeks after a judge stopped Nevada from giving out dozens of planned retail cannabis licenses, the state has put one of its top cannabis officials on leave. The post Nevada Official Put on Leave Amid Cannabis Licensing Fiasco appeared first on Leafly.

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Bloomberg Lists Cannabis Takeovers Sitting In The Filing Cabinet At The Dept Of Justice

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the list. Read the full article at the link below to learn, amongst other things. Trajectory of USA Cannabis Stocks Since Jane 2019 ( Chart). Upcoming cannabis events and reviews. Why The US Govt has so little information on the sector. Here’s a list of the takeovers that are currently facing a holdup at the Department of Justice, according to Canaccord Genuity analyst Matt Bottomley: ACQUIRER.

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The Difference Between CBD Isolate And Distillate

The Joint Blog

Even for cannabis veterans and enthusiasts, it’s still hard work to keep up with all of the changes that are happening in the cannabis industry. So if you have no idea what the difference is between CBD isolate and distillate, you’re definitely not alone. Once upon a time, the only thing to do with cannabis was rolling it up on a piece of paper or pack it in a pipe and smoke it.

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Florida: Police Seizing Cash from People Who Smell Like Weed Before They Fly to California

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Here’s the introduction to the story. It’d be interesting to see if this is happening in other states too? Vice write……… On June 17, Curtis Simmons was in the JetBlue kiosk area of Fort Lauderdale International Airport’s Terminal 3 when he was approached by two unarmed, plainclothes detectives. The 32-year-old from Elkridge, Maryland, had just purchased a ticket for a 7:15 p.m. non-stop flight to Los Angeles. “I had missed my flight the day before and I

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Today’s Answer of the Day

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Contact Us. Activate Key. Login. 0. Course Catalog. News. About. Team Training. Answer of the Day. 0. was successfully added to your cart. Cart. Course Catalog. News. About. Team Training. Answer of the Day. Today’s Answer of the Day. Leah Roach. September 10, 2019. Is it common for HIV/AIDS patients to use cannabinoids for medicinal purposes?

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Want Regulated Cannabis In NJ ? Get Rid Of Edibles Says Politician

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NJ.com reports… It may take a ban on child-enticing edibles like gummy bears to swing some of the votes to finally pass a law legalizing marijuana in New Jersey. State Senate President Stephen Sweeney , D-Gloucester, said when he tried whipping up support for a legalization bill in the spring, one of the lesser-known concerns his colleagues mentioned was the availability of edible products resembling candy and other sweets.

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Counterfeit Cannabis Products Keep California Black Market Well Stocked

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

As California’s legal marijuana industry continues to bloom, so too does a well-stocked black market, comprised of unlicensed, locally grown cannabis, and a plethora of counterfeit cannabis products. Fake THC Cartridges Are Flooding California. Of all counterfeit cannabis products, refillable THC cartridges used inside vaping pens are currently most common.

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Green Light Law Group: DEA ANNOUNCEMENT MARKS END OF ERA

Cannabis Law Report

BY EMILY BURNS, GREEN LIGHT LAW GROUP —. Monday marked the end of an era in marijuana policy as the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”), a division of the federal Department of Justice (“DOJ”), announced plans to facilitate and expand scientific and medical research of marijuana in the United States by moving forward with the review of pending applications for growing research-grade marijuana.

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Top 10 Best Weed Smoking Games

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There’s often nothing better than sitting around and playing a weed smoking game with friends. So, whether it’s 420, a Saturday night, or you and your friends are simply looking for something to do, the games below will provide you with hours of fun. Continue reading → The post Top 10 Best Weed Smoking Games appeared first on MSNL Blog.

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Boise Police Department Returns Hemp To Sender

Cannabis Law Report

The Boise Police Department seized 69 pounds of his company’s hemp. Seven orders in 17 boxes, shipped from Oregon on behalf of a client, to five states where hemp is legal. “We shipped it out of a federal air carrier out of Ontario, so we just didn’t think that Boise PD would intercept it,” Hutchens said. The problem began when the hemp reached the UPS distribution facility on Orchard Street in Boise.

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Alaska Marijuana Industry Calls for Tax Relifer

The Joint Blog

Those participating in Alaska’s legal marijuana industry are calling for tax relief amid plummeting prices, reports the Associated Press. Leif Abel, the owner of Alaska’s Greatland Ganja, says that despite doing well, he’s still living “paycheck to paycheck”. He says his greenhouse expansion is behind schedule, and he said the company could have hired more crews to work on it if taxes and other expenses weren’t so high.

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Scotland Most Likely Wants Cannabis Regulation Says Times UK Survey

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The Times reports… Nearly 50 per cent of people living in Scotland support the legalisation of cannabis, a poll for The Times found. The survey found 47 per cent in favour of the Class B substance becoming legal —about the same as in the UK as a whole — with 37 per cent opposed and 17 per cent unsure. SNP voters were the most likely to back legalisation, with 59 per cent of those who voted for the nationalists in the 2017 election saying they were in favour of a change to the law.

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A Pause On Weed: A Guide Into Cannabis Tolerance Breaks

The Joint Blog

Constant smoking or drinking increases your tolerance ability, and that result in a higher intake of such substances. Consequently, you might harm your body unknowingly by giving it more than required. If you have been an avid weed smoker for years, over time, you will develop tolerance to cannabinoids, thereby increasing the capacity to absorb THC.

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Article: One lawyer’s passion for ERISA led her to help cannabis companies with retirement benefits

Cannabis Law Report

Jewell Lim Esposito enjoys the complexity of ERISA tax law. As a partner at FisherBroyles and head of the law firm’s ERISA/tax practice, she is drawn to advising employers who are looking to bring retirement benefits like 401(k) plans to their workforce. But Esposito’s job as an ERISA tax lawyer led her in a new direction when in 2017 she was approached by several cannabis companies who were looking for guidance when implementing their own retirement benefits.

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What Are The Best PH And EC Levels For Marijuana Plants?

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Australia: ASX Listed Althea Says It Now Has 2000 Cannabis Patients On Its Books

Cannabis Law Report

ASX-listed medical marijuana company Althea says it is providing cannabis to nearly 2000 Australian patients with debilitating conditions. Melbourne-based Althea says 1925 patients have been prescribed medical pot in Australia by 296 healthcare professionals. The company said that in August 392 patients were prescribed their products. “Althea continues to facilitate a growing number of Australian doctors to prescribe Althea medicinal cannabis to patients all over the country, with thousands of A

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Why And How To Rinse Your Marijuana Growing Mediums

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Australia: MCUA Petition Northern Territory Govt On Medical Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

The Medical Cannabis Users Association of Australia wants the NT Govt to start thinking about the issue seriously. We can all hope. Although with the current Australian Federal Govt looking to drug test the unemployed wanting to access benefits we hold out little hope for any commonsense on the issue. Title of Petition: Legalise Cannabis in the Northern Territory.

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Five Steps To Make A Marijuana Nutrient Solution

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