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Medical Marijuana Market Expected to Grow to $40 Billion by 2028

MedicalJane

A new report published by The Insight Partners shows that the global medical marijuana market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 19.2% during the forecast period (2022–2028), reaching a value of $40 billion by 2028. The global medical marijuana market size was valued at just $11.70 billion in 2021. The increasing approvals of medical marijuana products and rising acceptance of the medicinal use of marijuana are among the key drivers for this market growth.

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Missouri’s legalization measure is drawing unexpected opposition

Leafly

Amendment 3 would legalize recreational weed in Missouri, but is facing some unexpected opposition as the Nov. 8 vote nears. The post Missouri’s legalization measure is drawing unexpected opposition appeared first on Leafly.

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Hempcrete Approved for Residential Construction in the United States

Veriheal

Hempcrete was recently approved for residential construction in the United States of America. The benefits of using hempcrete include being a sustainable crop with a high yield and a carbon-sequestering source of insulation. It was approved for the residential construction of buildings in 49 states by 2024. . Hempcrete Approved for Residential Construction.

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Recipe: How to make cannabis-infused caramels

Leafly

The leaves are browning, temperatures are dropping, and nothing suits a cozy night in than infused caramels. Here's how to make them. The post Recipe: How to make cannabis-infused caramels appeared first on Leafly.

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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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NORML Op-Ed: Cannabis Must Be Removed From the Controlled Substances Act

NORML

"The only productive outcome would be for the administration or for Congress to move expeditiously to deschedule cannabis. providing states the power to establish their own marijuana policies free from federal intrusion.". The post NORML Op-Ed: Cannabis Must Be Removed From the Controlled Substances Act appeared first on NORML.

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Marijuana to be Sold in Florida Gas Stations Thanks to Unique Partnership

CannaMD

Buying marijuana in Florida is about to get more convenient. Green Thumb Industries has announced that it will soon be partnering with major convenience store retailer Circle K to bring cannabis to select gas stations in the state. Today, CannaMD covers the breaking news and discusses what it might mean for the future of medical […].

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No, your kid’s Halloween candy hasn’t been tainted with THC

Leafly

The US just can't kick its fear of tainted Halloween candy. Leafly spoke with experts to find out why the myth endures and how to debunk it. The post No, your kid’s Halloween candy hasn’t been tainted with THC appeared first on Leafly.

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Poll: Legalizing Marijuana Enjoys Bipartisan Support Among the Public

NORML

“Personal experience with cannabis is a relatively surefire cure for ‘reefer madness,'” NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano said. “As greater percentages of adults continue to become familiar with marijuana for either therapeutic purposes or for their own personal use, expect to see public support in favor of its legalization rise even higher.". The post Poll: Legalizing Marijuana Enjoys Bipartisan Support Among the Public appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis in New York

Cannabis Life Network

Cannabis in New York City is now legal. New York State legalized cannabis this past week, but the city that never sleeps has people excited. Some estimate the NYC cannabis industry is worth $4.2 billion, making it one of the largest cannabis markets in the world. Details of NYC Legalization New Yorkers can now possess up to three ounces of cannabis for recreational purposes.

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What’s the deal with cannabis consumption lounges?

The Cannigma

Just like the prohibition years of alcohol, it used to be that cannabis could be legally consumed only behind closed doors, down dank alleys, and in dark underground speakeasies. While cannabis is swiftly gaining in popularity, public prohibitions on use have derailed efforts to “normalize” and elevate cannabis as an alcohol alternative. But the next wave in hospitality is coming.

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How Vic Mensa brought premium legal gas to Chicago dispensaries

Leafly

Vic and his team took Leafly under the hood of his new legal weed venture, 93 Boyz, which happens to be Illinois’ first licensed Black-owned cannabis brand. The post How Vic Mensa brought premium legal gas to Chicago dispensaries appeared first on Leafly.

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Urgent Action Needed for Marijuana Legalization

NORML

This election may be the most critical one yet in our fight to end marijuana prohibition. The post Urgent Action Needed for Marijuana Legalization appeared first on NORML.

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Justin’s Fear of the Internet 

Cannabis Life Network

Justin’s fear of the internet runs deep. The internet is the 21st-century version of the printing press, and Justin’s Liberals want to control it because they are afraid of it. When Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press around 1436, it changed the world. For example, people began printing Bibles. They found theological discrepancies between the teachings of Jesus and the commands of the Catholic Church.

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The Canadian Lawyer: DuMoulin Black, Aird & Berlis assist in deal to form Canada’s sixth largest cannabis producer

Cannabis Law Report

The Candian Lawyer writes… DuMoulin Black and Aird & Berlis assisted two licensed cannabis producers, one based in Ontario and one in Vancouver, in a merger that will form the sixth largest cannabis company in Canada by sales. Also in this week’s deals roundup is Stikeman Elliott advising a minority investment in a Quebec-based enclosure […].

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Does alcohol in a bong get you crossfaded?

Leafly

It turns out that putting random fluids in a bong is a stoner curiosity as old as weed-smoking itself. We talked with a scientist to unlock this age-old stoner mystery. The post Does alcohol in a bong get you crossfaded? appeared first on Leafly.

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NAACP Calls for the “Immediate Passage” of SAFE Banking Legislation

NORML

The NAACP resolution states: “The SAFE Banking Act could enable cannabis businesses with social equity licenses. to better compete in the industry.". The post NAACP Calls for the “Immediate Passage” of SAFE Banking Legislation appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis laws in Bosnia & Herzegovina

The Cannigma

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal. Cannabis is illegal for medical and recreational use in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In recent years lawmakers and patients have called for the legalization of medical marijuana, but so far no progress has been reached. Cultivation of industrial hemp by licensed farmers is legal for fibers, animal feed, and hemp seed production, as long as the plants have 0.2% THC or less.

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Cronos Group Inc: SEC charges former Chief Commercial Officer, William Hilson, with fraud

Cannabis Law Report

The SEC has sent out this release SEC Charges Canadian Cannabis Company and Former Senior Executive with Accounting Fraud Washington D.C., Oct. 24, 2022 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Cronos Group Inc., a Nasdaq-listed cannabis company based in Toronto, for improperly accounting for millions of dollars of revenue and for other accounting misconduct […].

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Leafly’s top Runtz strains of 2022

Leafly

Here are the best Runtz strains for you to try next. The post Leafly’s top Runtz strains of 2022 appeared first on Leafly.

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Washington Cannabis: Beware “Pay to Play” Arrangements

Canna Law Blog

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (“WSLCB”) published an industry update on October 25 detailing a recent increase in complaints by cannabis producers and processors of “pay to play” terms. Apparently, some cannabis producers and processors have been paying retailers to acquire shelf space for their cannabis products. These arrangements have become prominent enough that some retailers are asking processors to pay for shelf space as if it is common practice.

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New York Is Gearing Up to Become a Heavy Hitter in Cannabis

Veriheal

In 1942, New York Mayor Henry LaGuardia commissioned the New York Academy of Medicine to do a full report on marijuana. When this report was completed, it did not agree with the anti-marijuana propaganda the government was promoting. The New York Academy of Medicine found the gateway theory to be untrue , along with most of the negative claims about cannabis.

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Oklahoma attorney charged in the medical cannabis “ghost ownership” scheme

Cannabis Law Report

This has already happened with two attorneys in Oklahoma back in June See Two Oklahoma attorneys accused of facilitating an illegal medical marijuana operation Two Oklahoma attorneys accused of facilitating an illegal medical marijuana operation Now, reports Local Today… Another Oklahoma attorney is charged with allegedly helping set up illegal cannabis businesses under the […].

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12 best cannabis strains of harvest 2022

Leafly

With Jelly Donutz, Banana Cake, Garlic Budder, Zawtz, and more. The post 12 best cannabis strains of harvest 2022 appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis and Novel Food Authorizations in the EU: Q&A

Canna Law Blog

We recently got to ask Kai-Friedrich Niermann of KFN+ Law Office some questions about EU Novel Food authorizations. His answers are a must-read for cannabis food businesses interested in the EU market. 1. What is an EU Novel Food authorization? Novel foods are regulated in the European Union by the so-called Novel Food Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2015/2283).

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Sensi Amnesia Automatic Grow Report (Indoor)

Sensi Seeds

Sensi Amnesia Automatic is an easy-to-grow and rewarding strain. Yields are excellent, finishing times are quick, and the refreshing tropical profile puts a smile on gardeners’ faces. The effects are uplifting and euphoric, which aligns with its sativa dominant lineage. Plants grow to an average height, and no special training techniques are required.

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Nevada – Clark County District Judge Rules: Nevada pharmacy board cannot regulate cannabis, must remove from Schedule 1 drug list

Cannabis Law Report

The Nevada Independent reports A Clark County District Court judge has ruled in favor of local cannabis advocates and declared that ??the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy is no longer authorized to govern cannabis and must remove marijuana, cannabis, and cannabis derivatives from the controlled substances list. The ruling issued Wednesday states that “if the […].

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What is delta-9 THC?

Leafly

THC, or delta-9, is the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis that causes you to feel high. Learn about delta-9 THC’s effects, its legality, and how to find it. The post What is delta-9 THC? appeared first on Leafly.

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A Peek at German Marijuana Legalization

Canna Law Blog

Some of the details of German marijuana legalization were given over to the German press last week. Yesterday though, the government’s plan for German marijuana legalization was approved by the Federal Cabinet. We’ve blogged about Germany’s steady progress to legalization a few times now (see here and here ), and it appears that the Germans are staying true to their promise of implementing legalization in the near future.

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Cannabis Inflation: Corporate Greed?

Cannabis Life Network

If cannabis prices rose significantly, would you blame inflation or corporate greed? Or are those two sides of the same coin? If inflation and corporate greed are two sides of the same coin, then it must be a pretty big coin. It’s as if you’re saying the United States is located in the Milky Way Galaxy. Technically, you’re not wrong.

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Conviction in German CBD case has country’s hemp sector up in arms reports Hemp Today

Cannabis Law Report

The golden promise of Germany’s hemp and cannabis sector is taking some hits at the moment… Hemp Today… German hemp stakeholders say action is needed by lawmakers to shield producers from prosecution after the country’s high court confirmed convictions in two cases involving the trade of CBD flowers. The decision by the Federal Court of […].

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