January, 2019

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HR 420: The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act

NORML

This week, Congressman Earl Blumenauer reserved HR 420 for his legislation, the Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act. A decades-long champion of cannabis reform, this marks the first time that Blumenauer has staked out the specific bill number 420. His focus however, is ever on the goal of reform, telling Forbes, “While the bill number may be a bit tongue in cheek, the issue is very serious.

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Quick Hits

Project CBD

Some recent highlights and curiosities from the amazing world of cannabis science and therapeutics: CBD and autism. In his first article of the new year, Raphael Mechoulam and other Israeli scientists look at the “real life experiences of medical cannabis treatment in autism.” Published in Nature , the study found that just under a third of patients report significant improvements and over half report moderate improvements while using CBD -rich oil derived from cannabis (30% CBD , 1-2% THC ).

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Got Anxiety? Study Finds Cannabis Strains to Try, or Avoid

Leafly

Kushes reigned supreme in a patient survey of anti-anxiety strains. Chocolope gave people the most heebie-jeebies. The post Got Anxiety? Study Finds Cannabis Strains to Try, or Avoid appeared first on Leafly.

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Marijuana Can Reverse The Aging Process In Humans

The Fresh Toast

Marijuana Can Reverse The Aging Process In Humans Marijuana improves the memory and learning abilities in the aging. Why does THC, the plant's psychoactive ingredient, reverse the aging process? The post Marijuana Can Reverse The Aging Process In Humans appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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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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Marijuana Possession Cases No Longer Prosecuted In Baltimore

MassRoots

Baltimoreons will no longer find themselves in court for possessing cannabis. Taking the initiative to reform local cannabis policy from within, Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby declared that they will not prosecute any marijuana possession cases moving forward. These “common sense changes,” which are to be implemented immediately, also state that the quantity a person has will not matter, and neither will the person’s criminal history, as long as it is only for personal use.

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New Legislation Introduced To Protect State-Legal Marijuana Programs

NORML

Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) has introduced HR 493 : The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act, which would codify the protections that were outlined in the now-rescinded Cole Memo. The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act essentially would give peace of mind to lawmakers, regulators, 149,000+ workers, and the millions of patients and consumers who are dependent on the normalization of lawful marijuana markets.

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Dr. Ethan Russo: CBD, the Entourage Effect and the Microbiome

Project CBD

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UC Berkeley Launches a Cannabis Research Center

Leafly

One ongoing study could help more cannabis farmers go legal. Other research is flourishing as stigma against the crop dies out in academia. The post UC Berkeley Launches a Cannabis Research Center appeared first on Leafly.

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How Marijuana’s THC Breaks Down The Toxic Plaques Of Alzheimer’s Disease

The Fresh Toast

How Marijuana’s THC Breaks Down The Toxic Plaques Of Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s Disease is expected to affect three times that many people within 50 years as a new case is identified every 68 seconds. The post How Marijuana’s THC Breaks Down The Toxic Plaques Of Alzheimer’s Disease appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Home Cannabis Deliveries Approved in California

MassRoots

Recreational marijuana sales have been legal in California for a full year now, but some people in communities where commercial dispensaries have been banned do not have easy, reliable access to legal products. That is going to change now that a new regulation was enacted to officially allow home deliveries throughout the Golden State, even into the areas where retail dispensaries are not permitted to operate.

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FDA Enforcement Against Hemp-CBD Products Has Begun

Canna Law Blog

Not OK per FDA. On January 3 rd , according to the owner of a smoke shop in Yuma, Arizona, officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized a variety of CBD products from the store’s shelves. The officials took fewer than fifty items and told the owner to anticipate follow-up paperwork within seven to ten business days. According to the owner’s account, FDA officials had stopped by the shop a few days earlier and asked what products were edible and intended for humans.

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Legislation To Produce And Research Cannabis Introduced

NORML

A bipartisan coalition of House lawmakers has introduced The Medical Cannabis Research Act of 2019 ( HR 601 ), to facilitate federally-approved clinical trials involving cannabis. Click here to send a message to your Representative and urge them to support the measure. . The act ends the University of Mississippi’s existing monopoly on the growth of cannabis for clinical research purposes, by requiring the licensing of additional manufacturers.

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Jamaican Lion: The Industry’s First Comprehensive Cannabis Reference Genome

Medicinal Genomics

Medicinal Genomics Corporation (MGC), a pioneer in using genomics to improve the transparency, safety and yield of cannabis has today announced the industry’s most comprehensive Cannabis reference genome, a high quality de novo genome assembly of the Jamaican Lion cannabis strain. As the first reference genome to break “usability barrier,” the significance of this development cannot be overstated.

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Which Is More Potent, Vaping Cannabis or Smoking a Joint?

Leafly

A recent study found that vaping delivers more pronounced effects than an old-fashioned joint. The post Which Is More Potent, Vaping Cannabis or Smoking a Joint? appeared first on Leafly.

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Is It Possible Marijuana Makes People Smarter?

The Fresh Toast

Is It Possible Marijuana Makes People Smarter? Although it might be a bit controversial to say that marijuana makes people smarter, it does appear to increase awareness and open the doors of perception. The post Is It Possible Marijuana Makes People Smarter? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Thailand Legalized Medical Marijuana

MassRoots

Making history as the first country in Southeast Asia to do so, Thailand legalized medical cannabis on December 24, 2018. The amendment was passed by the National Legislative Assembly with a final tally of 166 to zero, and 13 members abstained from the vote. Somchai Sawangkarn, a lawmaker in Thailand, said the amendment “could be considered as a New Year gift to Thais.”.

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10 Cool Podcasts for Stoners

Sensi Seeds

Here’s a snapshot of some of the most popular podcasts for stoners online these days. This is a mix of podcasts dedicated to cannabis by providing the latest local and international news, product and strain reviews, cultivation techniques, and cultural shifts, as well as a few gems that are guaranteed to enhance your high. What Are You Smoking? This stoner podcast comes from the team over at Leafly and features a roster of industry heads talking about their favorite strains and ways to consume c

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Rep. Blumenauer: Now more than ever, it’s our time

NORML

Earl Blumenauer is a member of Congress representing Oregon’s 3rd district. Nearly my entire career as a public servant, I’ve been proud to work with NORML to build understanding and consensus on the need for cannabis reform since 1973. While I was serving as a state legislator, my home state of Oregon became the first in the nation to decriminalize simple possession.

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What Organigram isn’t telling you about the class action lawsuit over tainted weed

Cannabis Life Network

Organigram, a New Brunswick-based licensed producer, announced in a Jan. 18 press release that the class action lawsuit it’s facing over the use of banned pesticides in its medical cannabis will proceed to trial. In typical press release fashion, it downplays the significance of the lawsuit proceeding to the next step- saying it’s standard operating […].

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7 Hemp Heroes Who Changed the Game

Leafly

The hemp movement has produced many heroes we can celebrate wholeheartedly, including activists, scientists, authors, and a few of the nation’s Founding Fathers. Here’s the story of seven who truly changed the game. The post 7 Hemp Heroes Who Changed the Game appeared first on Leafly.

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This Man Wants To Smash Diabetes With Cannabis Therapy

The Fresh Toast

This Man Wants To Smash Diabetes With Cannabis Therapy It wasn't until Martin Tindall walked around a Colorado dispensary and saw firsthand how cannabis could lengthen and save lives did he become a believer. The post This Man Wants To Smash Diabetes With Cannabis Therapy appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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First Legal Medical Marijuana Now Planted in Arkansas

MassRoots

For the first time in nearly a century, cannabis seeds have been legally planted in Arkansas. The state awarded a total of only five licenses for medical marijuana producers, and BOLD Team Cultivation is officially the first to begin the process. BOLD TEAM LLC said that they are, “pleased to announce that we have been granted approval to begin cultivation of medical marijuana.” “The cultivation process is now underway and we expect to have medicine available to dispensaries in

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H.R. 420: Proposed Federal Legislation to End Marijuana Prohibition

Canna Law Blog

On Wednesday, January 9, 2018, Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-Or) introduced the aptly designated H.R. 420, or the Regulate Marijuana like Alcohol Act. The bill is still so new that it’s not yet up on Congress’ site , but the apparent text for the bill can be found online. H.R. 420, if passed in its current form, would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act’s scheduling.

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Maryland: Baltimore Prosecutor To No Longer Target Marijuana Possession Offenses

NORML

Officials will no longer prosecute marijuana possession offenses in Baltimore, as per a new policy unveiled today by the office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City. Under the plan , which takes immediate effect, the office will also move to expunge the criminal records of an estimated 5,000 citizens previously convicted for cannabis-related offenses.

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First Cannabis-Derived Rx Drug Now On The Market

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Medical marijuana laws have changed dramatically across the country in recent years, and now cannabis pharmaceuticals appear to be the next big leap forward in cannabis law reform. While many critics of medical cannabis continue to debate legalization of cannabis pros and cons, the reality is that the new FDA-approved cannabis drug could reshape how pharmaceutical companies view medical cannabis and encourage them to explore new consumer medical applications of cannabis.

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Is Cannabis Against Your Religion?

Leafly

Reefer Madness—the movie—was famously produced by a church. But do the world's religions really forbid the enjoyment of a plant? The post Is Cannabis Against Your Religion? appeared first on Leafly.

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Can Cannabis Treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?

The Fresh Toast

Can Cannabis Treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)? CBD specifically contains anti-inflammatory properties, which serves a valuable purpose for GERD patients The post Can Cannabis Treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Kentucky Lawmakers Push to Legalize Medical Marijuana

MassRoots

House Bill 136, an amendment to legalize medical marijuana, was introduced in the Kentucky Legislature on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. Sponsored by Rep. Diane St. Onge, R – Fort Wright, and Rep. Jason Nemes, R- Louisville, this legislation aims to help suffering residents in The Bluegrass State. “The intention of this legislation is not to generate tax revenue, but rather to provide relief to the thousands of Kentuckian who suffer from conditions that have not responded to traditional

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Male Plants: Can They Get You High?

LIWTS

It’s one of the most commonly asked questions in cannabis circles worldwide. Not to mention, a highly disputed argument that generates all manner of wild and wacky claims. The question being – what does science tell us about male cannabis plants? More specifically, is it possible to get high by smoking in any of the […]. The post Male Plants: Can They Get You High?

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/11/19

NORML

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! As the first full week of the 116th Congress comes to a close, we have another new federal bill introduced by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR). HR 420 (yes, you read that right): The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act would deschedule cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, thus permitting state governments to regulate these activities as they see fit.