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There’s No Stopping the Cannabis Revolution

NORML

Earlier this month, Marylanders experienced their first taste of cannabis freedom. In a few weeks, Minnesotans will join them. Who will be the next? The post There’s No Stopping the Cannabis Revolution appeared first on NORML.

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OCS Propaganda

Cannabis Life Network

The Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) – Ontario‘s only legal wholesaler and distributor of cannabis – is also in the propaganda business. Their “Hazy on the Facts” campaign and its website, CannabisMadeClear.ca, is an attempt to raise awareness and promote responsible cannabis use. But like “going clear” in Scientology, the OCS‘s website is more cultist ideology than a statement of facts.

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New California Law Ends Employer Queries on Previous Marijuana Use

Veriheal

In a landmark decision, the California Senate recently passed a bill prohibiting employers from questioning job applicants about their past marijuana use. This marks a significant milestone in the broader shift towards recognizing cannabis as a legal substance and adjusting employment practices accordingly. The implications of this legislative change extend far beyond California, highlighting the importance of understanding and adapting to this rapidly changing landscape.

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Data Clear THC Has A Positive Effect On PTSD

The Fresh Toast

Data Clear THC Has A Positive Effect On PTSD Veterans struggle with a variety of issues from their time in combat, now data is clear THC has a positive effect on PTSD. The post Data Clear THC Has A Positive Effect On PTSD 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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Analysis: One in Seven Use Cannabis to Recover from Work-Related Injuries

NORML

“Our study provides novel information on workers’ use of cannabis for their work-related conditions, a population for which little data exist. … Findings of this study demonstrate workers are turning to cannabis many months following the onset of their original work-related condition." The post Analysis: One in Seven Use Cannabis to Recover from Work-Related Injuries appeared first on NORML.

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Get 20% off Keefy CannaFest tickets

Illinois News Joint

Keefy Canopy is offering 20% off Keefy CannaFest general-admission tickets for all Illinois News Joint readers and followers. Keefy CannaFest is an onsite-cannabis-consumption event that will showcase more than 50 vendors, live music performances, and food trucks. For 20% off Keefy CannaFest tickets, visit this link and use promo code Newsjoint20. Keefy CannaFest is set to host several activities and will have a live performance from special guest, Mendo Dope Boys , who are renowned for their ex

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Blunders That Made ‘Bakked’ Cannabis TM Go Up In Smoke

The Blunt Truth

A recent lawsuit alleging trademark infringement by AmerikanWeed illustrates the importance of protecting intellectual property in the cannabis industry. Complaint at 9-10, Palmer, et al. v. Komm et al. , No. 21-2-13589-3 SEA (Wa. Sup. Ct. filed Jun 21, 2023). Because the plaintiffs obtained a Washington state trademark registration, their recourse is limited to that state.

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Traveling with weed? Here’s some tips for the 2023 season

Leafly

More folks enjoy cannabis legalization in more states than ever before. The downside? A patchwork of state and federal laws and rules on trains, planes, and automobiles. As America herds through a record year for travel, Leafly is here to keep pace with the changes. Listen to our updated rules for hitting the road or […] The post Traveling with weed?

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Indigenous Cannabis Trading Post

Cannabis Life Network

There’s a new Indigenous cannabis trading post in Stratford, Ontario. Or, as some may put it, there’s an “unlicensed” cannabis shop on the traditional lands of the Anishnabek, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), and Ojibway/Chippewa peoples. It’s a bit of a catch-22 for the progressive cult. As Mussolini said, “Everything in the State, nothing outside the State, nothing against the State.” Ergo, you can’t grow, sell, buy or even consume cannabis without Otta

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Trulieve Leads FL’s Rec. Push, Germany’s Green Future, and the DOD’s Hiring Problem

Veriheal

Trulieve gathered petition signatures to put recreational cannabis on Florida’s 2024 ballot, Germany released a legalization bill draft, and a bipartisan push aims to fix the Department of Defense’s hiring problem. Let’s dive into this week’s canna-news. Florida Takes Important First Step in Fight for Recreational Use—So, What Now?

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ICCA to advocate for on-premise cannabis consumption

Illinois News Joint

In our six-part series, “ Part 2: What Illinois cannabis patients really want ,” we discussed the absence of safe on-premise spaces in Illinois for legal consumption of cannabis. Now, cannabis consumers and medical patients who have been asking for these rights for years have an advocate in the newly founded Illinois Cannabis Consumption Association (ICCA).

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[SEO-NEW] Best-rated weed dispensaries in Michigan for 2023

Leafly

Michigan has a thriving cannabis industry that has gained significant momentum since medical dispensaries were first legalized in the state in 2018. As the appetite for legal cannabis grew, recreational dispensaries opened a year later in 2019. Today, there are over 480 dispensaries located across the Wolverine State. Each dispensary offers its own unique take […] The post [SEO-NEW] Best-rated weed dispensaries in Michigan for 2023 appeared first on Leafly.

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How Marijuana Can Help People Over 60 Date

The Fresh Toast

How Marijuana Can Help People Over 60 Date The Golden Bachelor is premiering about dating while over 60. Here tips on how marijuana can help. The post How Marijuana Can Help People Over 60 Date appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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New York Cannabis: Farmers’ Market, CAURD Licensing Update

Canna Law Blog

As we previously reported here on the blog , New York introduced the idea of a cannabis farmers’ markets to unclog legal weed supply chain. New York’s Office of Cannabis Management ( OCM ) previously announced a plan to allow conditional cultivators and retailers to organize and sell weed at farmers’ markets this summer, along with other state and locally approved locations.

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Review: V-RSO 1:1 + Sleep Disposable Vape by Spectra

Illinois News Joint

One of the negative effects of the market focus on THC percentages is the lost effort and attention that could be dedicated to the long list of minor cannabinoids. These interesting compounds don’t get enough attention, so when I see a cultivator focusing on them, I’m intrigued. Revolution Cannabis ’ Spectra brand is building an entire line of products with this minor cannabinoid focus, and that’s why I was interested in trying the Spectra V-RSO 1:1 + Sleep Disposable Vape.

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The best rated weed dispensaries in Phoeinx for 2023

Leafly

Approximately two years since recreational cannabis was legalized in Arizona, business is booming for dispensaries in Phoenix. The tall appetite for cannabis in the Valley of the Sun has helped open doors for 73 licensed recreational dispensaries that sell THC products to recreational customers. Medical marijuana dispensaries are still around in Phoenix too, but most have […] The post The best rated weed dispensaries in Phoeinx for 2023 appeared first on Leafly.

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Aspergillus: The Most Dangerous Cannabis Pathogen

Medicinal Genomics

Editor’s Note: This blog was updated in May 2023 with additions to the list of states requiring Aspergillus testing, documented cases of aspergillosis from contmainated cannabis. While there have been no documented fatal overdoses from cannabis in the 39 states that have legalized its use, there have been more than two dozen documented cases of cannabis users acquiring aspergillosis from cannabis products contaminated with Aspergillus spores.

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Cannabis Taxation is Theft

Canna Law Blog

Whether you’re the kind of person who wants to End the Fed, or the kind of person who wants to tax the rich like a Scandinavian nation, you’ll probably agree on one thing: cannabis taxation is a problem. And it’s not just a small one. It’s theft. If I (or basically anyone else) had to pick one reason why the industry is in freefall , it’s taxation. 280E and the ultimate cannabis tax pitfall Let’s start on the federal side.

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Homegrown Review: 007 by John Grow #14

Illinois News Joint

John Grow #14 is back with another strain he wants to let medical patients know about: 007. The strain 007 is an indica-leaning cross between Lemon Pound Cake and Project 4516. The dense spade-shaped buds are dark green and shades of purple with creamy-colored trichomes from top to bottom. The aroma delivers pine, fruit, earth, mint, sage, and hops, with notes of citrus and wood.

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Video: Hollywood stars score at Urbn Leaf—1st shop on the Sunset Strip

Leafly

Hollyweed Stars: What do they smoke? Do they smoke things? Let's find out! The post Video: Hollywood stars score at Urbn Leaf—1st shop on the Sunset Strip appeared first on Leafly.

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Hitting the high seas? Marijuana on a cruise!

The Fresh Toast

Hitting the high seas? Marijuana on a cruise! Cruises have become even more popular. Are you hitting the high seas? Tips for marijuana on a cruise The post Hitting the high seas? Marijuana on a cruise! appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Smoke Honest Capsule Water Pipe Review: portable, discrete and super smooth

The Cannigma

Price: $200 Size: 7.5 inches in height, 2.5 inches in diameter Material: Borosilicate Glass Good for: Those who want a portable, discreet and easy to use water pipe but still want that glass feeling Main pro: The collapsible design and handy features make it a great option for on-the-go use. Main con: The smaller size may not be ideal for those who prefer larger water pipes and heavier hits.

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Review: Georgia Pie by Revolution

Illinois News Joint

Georgia Pie was the first Cookies-labeled strain I took notice of, and it’s the one I associate most with the branding conglomerate. That was why I was interested in Revolution Cannabis’ new drop of the cultivar. I headed up to Enlightened Mount Prospect to pick up a sample. Georgia Pie is a hybrid cross of Gellati and Kush Mints, originally bred by Seed Junky Genetics.

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Cannabis Carnage

Cannabis Life Network

Cannabis carnage continues as shares of Canopy Growth fell 40% the other morning on the Toronto Stock Exchange. This came after the company announced it was issuing new shares to reduce its debt load. Meanwhile, Organigram posted a net loss of $213.5 million for its third quarter. The CEO, Beena Goldenberg, blamed “THC inflation.” That is, companies that exaggerate their THC levels to boost higher sales.

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Does Legalizing Marijuana Reduce Drunk Driving?

The Fresh Toast

Does Legalizing Marijuana Reduce Drunk Driving? Medical cannabis is in 40 states, so does legalizing marijuana reduce drunk driving? The post Does Legalizing Marijuana Reduce Drunk Driving? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Washington Releases Rules Guidance on SB 5367 (Products Containing THC)

Canna Law Blog

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) released a rules guide on July 14, “outlining regulations of products containing THC”. The guide is titled “Discontinued Sales of Products Containing THC by Businesses that Do Not Hold a Cannabis License” and it relates to recently enacted SB 5367, which we’ve been following closely. As we explained here , SB 5367 redefined “cannabis product” to include products with any detectable amount of THC.

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Review: KaChow by Bedford Grow

Illinois News Joint

I’ve been reviewing Bedford Grow’s new cultivars based on the strain Amnesia Coast, and I’ve saved my most anticipated for last. I was a big fan of the other half in this cross, Kachook , so I’d been looking forward to sampling its progeny, KaChow, since I picked up a sample at Maribis Springfield. Kachow is a hybrid cross of Kachook and Amnesia Coast.

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Yummiest THC gummies of summer 2023

Leafly

It’s that time of year, Leafly nation. The beach and lakes call for us, the long days tempt us to stay out late, and the cloying warmth makes sweet things taste even better. In some parts of the country, it may even be too hot to smoke right now or fire up your favorite dab […] The post Yummiest THC gummies of summer 2023 appeared first on Leafly.

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Marijuana Media on 95bFM: M?nawatia a Matariki, and our drug laws are still racist. Plus, Greens announce new cannabis policy

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

var mantis = mantis || []; mantis.push(['display', 'load', { property: '5bbb53a2bcafb20075d8dc64' }]); Mānawatia a Matariki, it’s Māori New Year and our drug laws are still racist.

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Cannabis Receiverships Are Coming to California

Canna Law Blog

California’s cannabis industry is a mess. Between the rampant illegal market , onerous taxation , unnecessarily complicated regulations , debt defaults , and a host of other factors, things have never been worse. Businesses big and small are imploding. Without federal bankruptcy protection, the best tool available to insolvent and nearly insolvent companies is gone.