Leafly
APRIL 16, 2019
When doctors refuse to learn or talk about cannabis, they put their patients at risk. A new study proves it. And it's got to stop. The post Doctors Have a Cannabis Problem, and It’s Harming Patients appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
APRIL 13, 2019
Last week, the departing Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) Commissioner, Scott Gottlieb, released a statement in which he announced that the agency, in collaboration with the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), had issued warning letters to three CBD manufacturers: Advanced Spine and Pain LLC (d/b/a Relievus) , Nutra Pure LLC and PotNetwork Holdings Inc.
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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program
APRIL 18, 2019
The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) has until August to decide how much medical cannabis producers are allowed to grow at any given time. Until recently, Licensed Non-Profit Producers (LNPP) could have up to 450 plants, but in March the state issued an emergency rule allowing producers to grow five times that amount—or up to 2,500 plants—after a drawn-out lawsuit.
NORML
APRIL 15, 2019
As we approach April 20, we’d like to take a minute to thank you for being an active supporter of NORML’s efforts to end the failed policy of marijuana prohibition. As we say, “when we’re talking, we’re winning.” So, as a token of our appreciation for your support, we want to send you our conversation-starting sticker!
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.
Cannabis Chronicles
APRIL 13, 2019
OLYMPIA — A proposal to allow parents to administer limited forms of marijuana to their children on school property has passed the state Senate, along with a proposal for new marijuana testing rules. Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers described the school bill as aimed at students that need medical marijuana for relief from chronic illnesses. The bill would allow marijuana-infused products, but specifically bans smoking pot and products high in the psychoactive chemical THC.
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The Fresh Toast
APRIL 17, 2019
How Marijuana’s CBD Can Help With Menopause Symptoms Anecdotal evidence is pouring in that cannabis, and specifically CBD, can alleviate many menopause symptoms and provide much needed comfort. The post How Marijuana’s CBD Can Help With Menopause Symptoms appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
NORML
APRIL 19, 2019
Sixty-five percent of Americans believe that the use of marijuana by adults “should be legal,” according to national polling data compiled by CBS News. That figure is six percentage points above last year’s total, and is the highest percentage of support ever recorded in a CBS poll. Majorities of Democrats and Republicans back legalization, and most respondents agree that marijuana is less dangerous than alcohol or other drugs.
Cannabis Law Report
APRIL 15, 2019
If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Mark Taylor. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. The European Union is set to increase the permitted THC levels in legal cannabis products from 0.2 percent to 0.3 percent. Lawmakers in the European Parliament’s Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development made the decision as part of a set of proposals for post-2020 reforms.
Leafly
APRIL 17, 2019
Your body produces its own cannabinoids, much like THC and CBD found in the cannabis plant. Anandamide is one of them and it's known for enhancing your mood. The post Meet the ‘Bliss Molecule’ Anandamide, a Cannabinoid Your Body Produces appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Chronicles
APRIL 14, 2019
LAS VEGAS — Nevada faces complaints about secrecy in awarding licenses to sell marijuana in the state’s booming legal marketplace, boiling over into lawsuits and legislation that appear poised to pry open the process. Several companies have sued the state tax department, arguing that no one knows for sure the criteria officials use to award new licenses.
NORML
APRIL 18, 2019
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx has pledged that her office will begin expunging thousands of low-level marijuana convictions in the coming months. Cook County, which includes Chicago, is the second-most populous county in the United States. Foxx’s office is negotiating with the same non-profit group that assisted the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office in automatically reviewing and vacating over 8,000 past marijuana-related convictions earlier this year.
Peninsula Alternative Health
APRIL 15, 2019
Source: [link]. The Endocannabinoid System (ECS) is the essential molecular system responsible for maintaining homeostasis in all vertebrate species. As of now, the ECS is responsible for functions including relaxation, eating, sleeping, forgetting, and protecting. As research continues the list of systems affected will increase. The ECS can be broken down into three parts: 1) Endocannabinoids - Anandamide and 2-AG are tiny binding molecules, within our bodies, that activate cannabinoid receptor
Leafly
APRIL 19, 2019
When your friend is freaking out from too much THC, what can you do? Plenty. Experts and amateurs tell us what works. The post How to Help a Friend Who Got Too High appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
APRIL 17, 2019
We’ve written previously about the inability of cannabis companies to receive United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic certification for their products (although there are alternative state-level and private certifications available to fill this gap), but what some of our clients are unaware of is that the USDA will provide organic certification for qualified industrial hemp producers.
NORML
APRIL 15, 2019
Marijuana grown by the University of Mississippi for clinical research purposes is genetically divergent from strains of cannabis commercially available in retail markets, according to an analysis prepared by researchers at the University of Northern Colorado. Since 1968, the University of Mississippi farm, which is governed by the US National Institute on Drug Abuse, has held the only available federal license to legally cultivate cannabis for FDA-approved research.
The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program
APRIL 15, 2019
Gov. Lujan Grisham signed into law a medical cannabis expansion about two weeks ago which, among other things, will protect some medical cannabis patients. While it’s still unclear if those protections extend to all incarcerated medical cannabis patients, the governor’s office believes it does not. The new law, which goes into effect on July 14, states that medical cannabis patients who are on probation, parole or are in the custody of state or local law enforcement, pending a trial, will not be
Leafly
APRIL 18, 2019
When British cannabis enthusiast Roger Boyd decided he wanted to disprove the lazy stoner myth, he set his mind to an incredible feat: cycling for two years, in three continents, 14 countries, and over 19,000 miles. The post ‘Stoners Aren’t Lazy,’ Says Man Who Biked 19,000 Miles While Stoned appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
APRIL 14, 2019
The SAFE Banking Act just got a new, prominent supporter – on April 9, 2019, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin pledged to take a look at the legislation that would allow financial institutions to service cannabis businesses. While the Treasury Secretary admitted he’s not familiar with the Act, he acknowledged that the current conflict between federal and state law is a “significant issue.
NORML
APRIL 17, 2019
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation into law today to facilitate regulations governing the licensed production and distribution of oils and other products containing limited amounts of plant-derived THC. House Bill 324 (aka Georgia’s Hope Act) establishes a regulatory commission to oversee the eventual “production, manufacturing, and dispensing” of products possessing specified quantities of plant-derived THC to qualified patients.
The Blunt Truth
APRIL 18, 2019
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Beginning our coverage in Texas, the city of Dallas will no longer be prosecuting low-level first time cannabis offenders. And any pending cases will be dismissed. Moving on to Georgia, we have an update on our earlier coverage. The Governor has signed a bill lifting the ban on medical marijuana cultivation.
Leafly
APRIL 18, 2019
A coalition of activists are transforming the day after 4/20 into an advocacy effort aimed at reintroducing social justice into cannabis legalization. The post 4/21 Organizers Want to Reclaim Cannabis From Corporations appeared first on Leafly.
The Fresh Toast
APRIL 14, 2019
8 Ways Marijuana Seeds Can Be Used For Everyday Medicine Those who push for the use of marijuana seeds have reported that they can be used as medicine, leading to numerous health benefits. The post 8 Ways Marijuana Seeds Can Be Used For Everyday Medicine appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Canna Law Blog
APRIL 15, 2019
We get a ton of questions about whether it’s legal to import hemp into the U.S. It’s a complicated question without a clear answer. We do know that the Drug Enforcement Administration has confirmed that the importation of cannabis plant material that falls outside of the Controlled Substance Act’s definition of “marihuana” (e.g., the mature stalks and seeds incapable of germination) is not in violation of the CSA or related laws and regulations specific to importing
Cannabis Law Report
APRIL 18, 2019
Ganjapreneur report… The bill , which originated in the Senate , passed the House in a 69-29 vote on Tuesday and now returns to the Senate for the reconciliation of one amendment added by state representatives. The House amendment specifies that the bill would also apply to misdemeanor cannabis convictions resulted from municipal rules in addition to those charges brought under state law.
Leafly
APRIL 17, 2019
Patients will finally be able to legally purchase the low-THC cannabis oil that they've long been allowed to possess. The post Georgia’s New Law Will Finally Allow Access to Cannabis Oil appeared first on Leafly.
Peninsula Alternative Health
APRIL 15, 2019
Source: [link]. The Endocannabinoid System (ECS) is the essential molecular system responsible for maintaining homeostasis in all vertebrae species. As of now, the ECS is responsible for functions including relaxation, eating, sleeping, forgetting, and protecting. As research continues the list of systems effected will increase. The ECS can be broken down into three parts: 1) Endocannabinoids - Anandamide and 2-AG are tiny binding molecules, within our bodies, that activate cannabinoid receptors
Canna Law Blog
APRIL 19, 2019
Senate Bill 5318 is making its way through the Washington legislature and seems destined for Governor Jay Inslee’s desk. As of April 16, the bill had cleared both the Washington House and Senate. If signed into law, which seems increasingly likely, SB 5318 would drastically change the way the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (“LCB”) operates.
Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)
APRIL 15, 2019
Trailblazers seldom make history quietly. And so it goes with the origination of “420” and how it became our industry-wide favorite day of the year. There are many tales told about the beginning of 420. Some are based on truth while many others are based on creativity gone wild (perhaps due to an extra toke on a THC fatty). In honor of 420, we thought we’d give some credence to the folklore and help disseminate the rumors from fact – in case you wanted to share the story and impress your friends
Leafly
APRIL 17, 2019
There are plenty of fun ways to celebrate 4/20 while battling prohibition. Whether you’re in the mood to travel or you feel like throwing a 4/20-themed party for your friends, living in a prohibition state doesn’t have to ruin your fun! The post 8 Ways to Celebrate 4/20 if Cannabis Is Illegal Where You Live appeared first on Leafly.
Otherside Farms
APRIL 17, 2019
Since medical marijuana has increased in popularity and availability around the world, it is important to know the difference between the many strains. It is in your best interest to compare different brands and styles before making a purchase. Three Strains. There are three major strains of medical marijuana a consumer can choose from. Knowing the difference between these three can help you make an informed decision before putting down your hard-earned money.
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