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Virginia: Senate Approves Adult-use Cannabis Retail Sales in Bipartisan Vote

NORML

Senate Bill 391 advances to the House of Delegates on a historic bipartisan 21-18 vote. The post Virginia: Senate Approves Adult-use Cannabis Retail Sales in Bipartisan Vote appeared first on NORML.

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Clark Hill Podcast: Joint Considerations for Cannabis Industry Employers

Cannabis Law Report

Clark Hill’s Carolyn Horton sits down with Labor & Employment attorneys Stephanie Rawitt, Charles Russman, and Lisa Reimbold to discuss: diverse cannabis employee benefits; the state and local employment laws cannabis businesses must be aware of when hiring personnel to assure compliance; and the nuances between labor peace agreements and unionization.

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The best-rated weed dispensaries in Illinois

Leafly

Looking for the best dispensaries in IL? Here are the highest-rated weed shops in Illinois based on real reviews by real people. The post The best-rated weed dispensaries in Illinois appeared first on Leafly.

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Oral ulcers, gynecologic pain & spinal disorders

Project CBD

Medical scientists validate patient accounts of CBD and cannabis for symptom relief of oral ulcers, gynecologic pain and spinal disorders.

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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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New York: Lawmakers Advance Legislation to Expedite Adult-Use Cannabis Production and Manufacturing

NORML

The legislation authorizes already licensed hemp growers to obtain temporary conditional licenses to commercially cultivate and process cannabis for the state's forthcoming adult-use market. The post New York: Lawmakers Advance Legislation to Expedite Adult-Use Cannabis Production and Manufacturing appeared first on NORML.

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Lil’ Kim reveals when and where to find her arousing line of Aphrodisiak strains

Leafly

Bud lovers will be buzzing, bumping, and grinding after The Queen Bee's sensual products hit shelves in April. The post Lil’ Kim reveals when and where to find her arousing line of Aphrodisiak strains appeared first on Leafly.

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Do terpenes in edibles have any effect? How these 6 terps metabolize

Cannabis Life Network

Ah, the great entourage theory, or is it more of an ensemble effect? Regardless, terpenes, lightly aromatic and oftentimes smelly oils, can alter the effects of cannabis. And each strain’s ensemble of ingredients produces its own unique experience. Little discussed, however, is the fact that some terpenes are only active through olfactory neurons.

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State Policy Weekly Update 2/18/2022

NORML

Here is NORML’s weekly update on state legislative activity in Maryland, Vermont, Utah, South Dakota, Alabama, Ohio, Washington, Nebraska, Colorado, Maine, Hawaii, California, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming, New Hampshire, and Arizona. The post State Policy Weekly Update 2/18/2022 appeared first on NORML.

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Doctors No Longer Needed For Seniors To Get Medical Marijuana In DC

The Fresh Toast

Doctors No Longer Needed For Seniors To Get Medical Marijuana In DC. Mayor Muriel Bowser has signed a bill into law that will expand access to the District’s medical marijuana program in a series of ways. The post Doctors No Longer Needed For Seniors To Get Medical Marijuana In DC appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Canadian budtenders are scared for their safety at work

Leafly

Even though weed is legal in Canada, working as a budtender is still risky business. Here's why. The post Canadian budtenders are scared for their safety at work appeared first on Leafly.

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Is weed legal in North Korea?

The Cannigma

Medical: unknown Recreational: unknown. For years, rumors have been swirling around the internet that cannabis is not only legal in North Korea, but ridiculously cheap. The adage “don’t believe everything you read on the internet,” seems to hold true for the rumors, which appear to have been sparked by foreigners buying hemp, sold as a cheap alternative to tobacco.

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Jamaican Pearl Feminized Grow Report (Indoor)

Sensi Seeds

Check out our detailed grow report of Sensi Seeds’ award-winning Jamaican Pearl Feminized. A nearly-pure sativa strain, this Caribbean sensation is a vigorous cultivar and can almost triple during flowering. We cultivated a beautiful Jamaican Pearl plant that gave a bountiful harvest of gorgeous, frosty buds using only essential nutrients and water.

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Back To The Drawing Board? Italy’s Constitutional Court vetoes referendum to liberalise cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

It seemed they were almost over the last hurdle … but as The Local reports. Italy’s constitutional court on Wednesday rejected a request to hold a referendum on legalising cannabis cultivation despite a corresponding petition garnering a large number of signatures. The referendum proposal sought to legalise the growing of cannabis for personal use and ease sanctions on other related crimes, with offenders no longer risking prison sentences for selling small amounts of the drug.

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The Roll-up #231: Winter Olympics for stoners

Leafly

We need to talk about that figure skating drug test "exception" and Sha'Carri Richardson. The post The Roll-up #231: Winter Olympics for stoners appeared first on Leafly.

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New Hampshire Rules For Cannabis As A Workplace Accommodation

The Fresh Toast

New Hampshire Rules For Cannabis As A Workplace Accommodation. A New Hampshire ruling shows some support for medicinal cannabis use in the work place. The post New Hampshire Rules For Cannabis As A Workplace Accommodation appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Sha’Carri Grills IOC Over Controversial Ruling, WA Senate Passes Dispensary Protection Bill, & USPS Labor Shortages

Veriheal

Sha’Carri Richardson spoke out following the Olympic Committee’s controversial decision, Washington is considering a “Pot Shop Protection” bill, and a congressman from Colorado proposed a solution to the USPS labor shortage. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. Controversial Decision Exposes Olympic Committee’s Double Standard.

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Washington – WSLB – Alert: Re Recent Delivery Judgment – Thurston County Superior Court Judge Indu Thomas

Cannabis Law Report

To: Cannabis Retail Licensees. Fr: Chandra Brady, Education and Enforcement Director. Re: Judgement affirms marijuana delivery service is not legal in WA. Recently Thurston County Superior Court Judge Indu Thomas affirmed that a Washington State retail cannabis licensee violated state law by offering delivery service for cannabis. The Court found that by subscribing to the delivery service, the licensee invited the delivery service to come into its stores to violate the law and was responsibl

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Delta-8 disposables and vape carts from Exhale Wellness offer classic strain options to go

Leafly

Delta-8 disposables and carts are a great way to get your favorite highs wherever life takes you. Exhale Wellness has a fire lineup. The post Delta-8 disposables and vape carts from Exhale Wellness offer classic strain options to go appeared first on Leafly.

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Military Veterans Can Use Medical Marijuana Without Losing Eligibility For Care And Services

The Fresh Toast

Military Veterans Can Use Medical Marijuana Without Losing Eligibility For Care And Services. Although marijuana use is still considered federally illegal, veteran participation in state marijuana programs does not affect eligibility for VA care and services. The post Military Veterans Can Use Medical Marijuana Without Losing Eligibility For Care And Services appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Thailand Says Yes to Cannabis

Veriheal

On Jan. 25, Thailand went down in history as the first Asian nation to decriminalize recreational cannabis! This shows just how far cannabis legalization has come and how much ill-informed viewpoints of the past have been changed. While the U.S. continues to fight the legalization battle, recreational cannabis is legal in Canada, Mexico, and now Thailand.

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Last Prisoner Project: Cannabis Caregiver Gerald “Jerry” Lee Duval Released After Serving Full 10 Year Sentence

Cannabis Law Report

LPP write: On January 20th, LPP constituent Gerald “Jerry” Lee Duval was released from prison after serving his entire 10-year sentence for cannabis. Michigan law allows a marijuana caregiver to grow up to 72 plants for 5 registered patients. Jerry Duval had two greenhouses on his property, run by his two children who were registered as caregivers and served 5 patients each — one of whom was Jerry.

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What is a cannabinoid?

Leafly

Cannabinoids are chemical compounds that contribute to the many effects of cannabis. Learn about the different types of cannabinoids and how they can affect the body. The post What is a cannabinoid? appeared first on Leafly.

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Federal Bill Would Raise THC Limit in Hemp to 1%

Canna Law Blog

The battle to raise the limit of THC allowed in hemp from.3% to 1% continues. The 2018 Farm Bill defined hemp as “[t]he plant species Cannabis sativa L. and any part of that plant. with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis.” It also imposed a controversial “total” THC testing requirement. In January 2019, we wrote about the lack of any rational basis for setting the demarcation for marijuana v. hemp at.3%.

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Wyoming Cannabis Lobbyists Endeavor to Get Two Cannabis Initiatives Featured on 2024 Ballot

Veriheal

Wyoming may not have joined the 37 U.S. states that have legalized cannabis in some form, but advocates have continued to work hard on cannabis legalization and decriminalization proposals. . National Libertarian Party members went down in history last July when they submitted two cannabis-related ballot initiatives. Unfortunately, the 2022 ballot deadline was missed due to the signature threshold not being met in time.

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Last Prisoner Project: Kevin Allen – Life Without Parole For Selling Cannabis To The Value Of $US20

Cannabis Law Report

Kevin Allen is currently serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole in Louisiana after he was convicted of selling $20 worth of marijuana. On December 27, 2012, and March 13, 2013, the Bossier Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force paid a confidential informant to approach Allen and solicit marijuana. Mr. Allen provided the CI with a grand total of $20 worth of weed.

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Prepare for the outdoor grow season with Dosidos & more hit strains

Leafly

Find strain-specific tips for getting ready for outdoor grow season and shop favorites like Dosidos seeds & more. The post Prepare for the outdoor grow season with Dosidos & more hit strains appeared first on Leafly.

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Is Medical Marijuana Tax Deductible? IRS Provides Clarity

The Fresh Toast

Is Medical Marijuana Tax Deductible? IRS Provides Clarity. With tax season upon us, confusion over whether medical marijuana is tax-deductible has come up. The post Is Medical Marijuana Tax Deductible? IRS Provides Clarity appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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When Demand Letters Go Too Far

Canna Law Blog

Demand letters are valuable tools for creating records, dispute resolution, and much more. But, they can backfire and lead to liability for the sender and even its attorney for threats or demands that are legally improper. Today, we’ll cover some of the basics of when demand letters go too far. What is the purpose of a demand letter? Many things fall under the umbrella of a “demand letter” for purposes of this post: a cease and desist letter, notice of default, notice of breach, notice of violat

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Ireland: Lawyers for a man facing trial for drug dealing charges in relation to CBD oil argue the Irish laws prohibiting it are contrary to EU free trade laws.

Cannabis Law Report

The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is charged with unlawful possession for sale or supply of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on May 31, 2019 at his Dublin city home. Yesterday defending counsel Keith Spencer BL brought an application before Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to have the charge dismissed. Mr Spencer said that his client was using cannabidiol (CBD) oil, a derivative of the cannabis plant, for it’s health benefits for himself and his partner.

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The best-rated dispensaries in Chicago

Leafly

Looking for the best dispensaries in Chicago, IL? Leafly List shows you the highest-rated cannabis shops in Chicago according to reviews by real people on Leafly.com. The post The best-rated dispensaries in Chicago appeared first on Leafly.